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AD/SD3-60/27 - Fuel Low Pressure Booster Pump

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This AD mandates a modification to the LP booster pump configuration on all Short SD3-60 aeroplanes per Shorts Service Bulletin SD360-28-17, making the change compulsory for airworthiness certification.

It affects SD3-60 owners/operators, maintenance organisations and parts suppliers, and is enforced by CASA; operators bear the costs. The manufacturer’s aim is improved continuous water purging from collector tanks without reducing engine performance.

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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 SD3-60 Series Aeroplanes

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Applicability: All model SD3-60 aircraft.

Requirement: Action in accordance with Parts B and C of Shorts Service Bulletin No SD360-28-17.

Note: FAA AD 84-24-52 R1 Amdt 39-5802 refers.

Compliance: Before issue of a Certificate of Airworthiness.

Background: A modification to invert the LP pump configuration in the forward and aft collector tanks, has been developed by the manufacturer which will improve the system's ability to continuously purge water from the collector tanks without degradation of engine performance.

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