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AD/SD3-30/24 - Nose Landing Gear Pins

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This AD requires operators of Short SD3‑30 aeroplanes with Nose Landing Gear assembly P/N 18001, S/N 017–097 to carry out the work specified in Menasco Service Bulletin No.32‑69 before that assembly reaches 30,000 landings.

It responds to fatigue testing showing limited life of pins P/N 18109‑3 and 18110‑3; aircraft owners/operators must schedule and fund the mandated maintenance to mitigate the failure risk.

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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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Applicability: All models with NLG Assemblies Part No 18001 Serial Nos 017 thru 097. Requirement: Action in accordance with Menasco Service Bulletin No.32-69.

Note: Shorts Service Bulletin SD 330-32-119 refers.

Compliance: Prior to the accumulation of 30,000 landings.

Background: It has been found during fatigue testing that pins P/No 18109-3 and 18110-3 have a limited service life.

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