AD 2004-16-02 Airworthiness Directives; Short Brothers Model SD3 Series Airplanes

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

All Model SD3 series airplanes, certificated in any category.

Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent an engine shut down in icing conditions, which could result in loss of control of the airplane and consequent injury to flight crew and passengers, accomplish the following: Installation and Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) Revision (a) Within five months after the effective date of this AD, do the actions specified in paragraphs (a)(1) and (a)(2) of this AD. (1) Install a new warning annunciator light on the central warning panel in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable Shorts service bulletins listed in Table 1 of this AD; and (2) Revise the Normal Procedures Section of the AFM by inserting a copy of the applicable pages of the Shorts AFM document listed in Table 1 of this AD, per the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable Shorts service bulletin listed in Table 1 of this AD. Table 1.—Shorts Service Bulletins and AFMs For model Shorts service bulletin Shorts AFM document number SD3-SHERPA series airplanes SD3 Sherpa-31-2, Revision 1, dated October 29, 2002 Doc.No.SB.5.2, P/5. SD3-60 SHERPA series airplanes SD360 Sherpa-31-1, Revision 1, dated October 29, 2002 Doc.No.SB.6.2, P/3. SD3-30 series airplanes SD330-31-15, Revision 1, dated October 29, 2002 Doc.No.SBH.3.3, P/20 or Doc.No.SBH.3.6, P/18, as applicable. SD3-60 series airplanes SD360-31-06, Revision 1, dated October 29, 2002 Doc.No.SB.4.8, P/19 or Doc.No.SB.4.6, P/20, as applicable. Alternative Methods of Compliance (b) In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, is authorized to approve alternative methods of compliance (AMOCs) for this AD. Incorporation by Reference (c) The actions shall be done in accordance with the Shorts service bulletin listed in Table 2 of this AD, as applicable. Table 2.—Shorts Service Bulletins Incorporated by Reference Service bulletin Revision Date SD3 Sherpa-31-2 1 October 29, 2002. SD360 Sherpa-31-1 1 October 29, 2002. SD330-31-15 1 October 29, 2002. SD360-31-06 1 October 29, 2002. 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, PO 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 National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html. Note 1: The subject of this AD is addressed in British airworthiness directives 002-06-2002, 003-06-2002, 004-06-2002, and 005-06-2002. Effective Date (d) This amendment becomes effective on September 14, 2004. Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 27, 2004. Kyle L. Olsen, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 04-17757 Filed 8-9-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P