78-22-09 SHORT BROTHERS LTD.: Amendment 39-3328. Applies to Model 78-22 SD3-30 airplanes, S/Nos. 3001, 3002 and 3010 through 3016, certificated in all categories.
Compliance is required as indicated, unless already accomplished.
To prevent possible collapse of the nose landing gear, prior to the accumulation of 50 landings after the effective date of this AD, replace restrictor assembly, P/N SD3-73-1209xA with a new restrictor assembly, P/N HTE.9950 in the nose landing gear "UP" line in accordance with Section 2, "Accomplishment Instructions", and Figure 1 of Short Brothers Ltd. Service Bulletin SD3-32-44, dated July 7, 1978, or an FAA-approved equivalent.
This amendment becomes effective November 13, 1978.