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AD 2004-13-08 69 FR 38813 Active

Federal Aviation Administration · 14 CFR part 39

FR document
04-14321
Amendment
39-13690
Published
2004-06-29
Effective
2004-08-03
Models covered
1
Last live check
2026-09-30

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AD

2004-13-08

FR doc 04-14321 · 69 FR 38813

AD 2004-13-08Published 2004-06-29Effective 2004-08-03

FAA rule - 14 CFR 39

FAA rule. Compliance with an applicable AD is required under 14 CFR 39.7. Check its effective date, applicability, compliance times and current status.

Requires inspection of the welded joints of the balance weight brackets for the left and right elevator trim tabs for cracking; repetitive inspections, as applicable; and corrective actions including the eventual replacement of…

Full official abstract

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to all Short Brothers Model SD3-60 series airplanes. This AD requires inspection of the welded joints of the balance weight brackets for the left and right elevator trim tabs for cracking; repetitive inspections, as applicable; and corrective actions including the eventual replacement of all brackets, which constitutes terminating action for the repetitive inspections. This action is necessary to prevent the loss of the balance weight for the elevator trim tab, which could result in incorrect trim during takeoff and landing, and reduced controllability of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

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