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AD/SD3-30/22 - Elevator and Rudder Control Guards

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This AD mandates fitting elevator and rudder control guards on specified Shorts SD3-30 aeroplanes (S/Ns SH3002–SH3099, SH3102, SH3105) by 31 August 1987, making compliance with Shorts SB SD330-27-31 compulsory. It targets owners/operators and maintenance organisations, who bear cost, scheduling and downtime. The measure responds to an incident where excessive loading of a baggage locker back panel caused flight‑control interference.

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COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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AD/SD3-30/22 Elevator and Rudder Control Guards 5/87

Applicability: All model SD3-30 with S/Nos SH3002 to SH3099, SH3102 and SH3105. Requirement: Action in accordance with Shorts SB SD330-27-31.

Compliance: Prior to 31 August 1987.

Background: Flight control interference occurred as a result of an excessive load being applied to the back panel of a baggage locker.

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