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AD/SD3-30/30 - Fin to Tailplane Attachment Bolts and Upper Shear Angle

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This AD mandates that all Short SD3‑30 series aeroplanes be inspected and corrected per Shorts Service Bulletin SD330‑55‑18 because fin‑to‑tailplane bolts and upper shear‑angle rivets have been found loose. Operators must do the first action within 60 days after 3 May 1995 and repeat at intervals not exceeding 1,500 flight hours; operators bear the compliance costs.

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

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

View image in the official source Short SD3-30 Series Aeroplanes

AD/SD3-30/30 Fin to Tailplane Attachment Bolts

and Upper Shear Angle

7/95

Applicability: All models.

Requirement: Action in accordance with Shorts Service Bulletin SD330-55-18.

Compliance: Within 60 days after 03 May 1995; thereafter at intervals not exceeding 1500 hours time in service.

Background: Fin to tailplane attach bolts have been found loose, and rivets in the upper shear angle have been found pulled or loose.

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