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AD 78-12-10 ACTIVE

Rod End Bearings
Key Information
AD Number 78-12-10 Status Active
Effective Date June 26, 1978 Issue Date Not specified
Docket Number Unknown Amendment 39-3236
Product Type ["Aircraft"] Product Subtype ["Large Airplane"]
CFR Part --- - Part 39 CFR Section N/A
Citation This information is not available.
Applicability
Manufacturer(s) Short Brothers PLC
Model(s) SD3-30
Regulatory Text

78-12-10 SHORT BROTHERS LIMITED: Amendment 39-3236. Applies to Model SD3-30 airplanes certificated in all categories.

Compliance is required prior to the accumulation of 4000 landings or prior to accumulating 25 landings after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, unless already accomplished, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 4000 landings.

To prevent failure of the rod end bearing of the nose wheel steering actuator, replace the rod end bearing, P/N MS 21242S8K, with a new part of the same part number in accordance with Section 10, "Accomplishment Instructions" of Menasco Manufacturing Service Bulletin 32-21, dated January 11, 1978, or an FAA approved equivalent.

NOTE: Short Brothers Limited Service Bulletin SD3-32-37 covers this same subject.

This amendment becomes effective June 26, 1978.