AD 2000-14-09 Airworthiness Directives; Short Brothers Model SD3-60 Series Airplanes

Models named: SD3-60 series. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

Model SD3-60 series airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers SH3716 through SH3763 inclusive. Note 1: This AD applies to each airplane identified in the preceding applicability provision, regardless of whether it has been modified, altered, or repaired in the area subject to the requirements of this AD. For airplanes that have been modified, altered, or repaired so that the performance of the requirements of this AD is affected, the owner/operator must request approval for an alternative method of compliance in accordance with paragraph (b) of this AD. The request should include an assessment of the effect of the modification, alteration, or repair on the unsafe condition addressed by this AD; and, if the unsafe condition has not been eliminated, the request should include specific proposed actions to address it.

Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent the display of incorrect engine limitations, which could result in an overspeed of the propellers and potential for blade failure, accomplish the following: Label Replacement and AFM Revision (a) Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD: Replace the existing engine-limitations label with a new label containing revised engine limitations, and revise the Limitations section of the FAA-approved airplane flight manual to reflect the revised engine limitations; in accordance with Shorts Service Bulletin SD360-11-23, dated November 17, 1998. Alternative Methods of Compliance (b) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used if approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate. Operators shall submit their requests through an appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116. Note 2: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the International Branch, ANM-116. Special Flight Permits (c) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with sections 21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199) to operate the airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished. Incorporation by Reference (d) The actions shall be done in accordance with Shorts Service Bulletin SD360-11-23, dated November 17, 1998. This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Copies may be obtained from Short Brothers, Airworthiness & Engineering Quality, P.O. Box 241, Airport Road, Belfast BT3 9DZ, Northern Ireland. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC. Note 3: The subject of this AD is addressed in British airworthiness directive 015-11-98. Effective Date (e) This amendment becomes effective on August 23, 2000. Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 7, 2000. John J. Hickey, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 00-17759 Filed 7-18-00; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-U