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AD/SD3-60/17 - Nose Landing Gear Main Fitting

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This AD requires operators of Short SD3-60 aeroplanes with the nose landing gear units identified in Dowty Service Bulletin No. 32-45SD to carry out the manufacturer’s specified inspections and remedial actions to address premature ferobestos bearing wear.

It affects SD3-60 operators and maintenance organisations, is issued by CASA, and shifts direct compliance costs and downtime to operators while relying on the Dowty bulletin for technical detail and timing.

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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/SD3-60/17 Nose Landing Gear Main Fitting 8/86 Applicability: All model SD3-60 with units referenced in Dowty Service Bulletin No. 32-45SD. Requirement: Action in accordance with Dowty S.B. No. 32-45SD.

Compliance: As per Requirement Document.

Background: The manufacturer reports premature wear of the ferobestos bearing has caused wear in the bore of the nose undercarriage main fitting.

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