Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-11020 · Short Brothers Model SD3-60 SHERPA Series Airplanes
Short Brothers Model SD3-60 SHERPA Series Airplanes
Superseded. A later AD replaced this one: AD 2000-22-05. Comply with the one in force.
All Model SD3-60 SHERPA series airplanes; certificated in any category.
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to all Short Brothers Model SD3-60 SHERPA series airplanes, that requires a one-time visual inspection to determine the part number of the power control cable assemblies and pulleys of the engine controls; and replacement of the power control cable assemblies and pulleys (as applicable) with new parts, if necessary. This amendment is prompted by issuance of mandatory continuing airworthiness information by a foreign civil airworthiness authority. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent breakage of the power control cable assemblies due to the inflexible construction of the cable, which could result in loss of engine power and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane.
The aircraft, engines and makers this AD names, by the model designations in its text. A model listed here may still be outside the AD's serial ranges.
