AD 2007-08-09 Airworthiness Directives; Short Brothers Model SD3-60 SHERPA, SD3-SHERPA, SD3-30, and SD3-60 Airplanes

Models named: SD3-60 SHERPA, SD3-SHERPA, SD3-30, SD3-60. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

This AD applies to all Shorts Model SD3-60 SHERPA, SD3-SHERPA, SD3-30, and SD3-60 airplanes, certificated in any category.

Unless already done, do the following actions. (1) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, inspect the affected cable assembly end fittings in accordance with the applicable service bulletin specified in Table 1 of this AD. (2) If no pitting/corrosion or cracking is found, within 12 months after the inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 12 months, repeat the inspection of the cable assembly end fittings in accordance with the applicable service bulletin specified in Table 1 of this AD. Replacing the cable assembly with a new cable assembly in accordance with the applicable service bulletin terminates the repetitive inspection intervals of this paragraph for the replaced cable assembly. (3) When pitting/corrosion or cracking is found during any inspection required by this AD, before further flight, replace the affected cable assembly with a new cable assembly in accordance with the applicable service bulletin specified in Table 1 of this AD. (4) After any replacement done in accordance with paragraph (f)(2) or (f)(3) of this AD, repeat the inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD for the replaced cable assembly at intervals not to exceed 180 months. (5) Do the actions in paragraphs (f)(1), (f)(2), (f)(3), and (f)(4) of this AD in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable Shorts Alert Service Bulletin listed in Table 1 of this AD. Table 1.—Service Bulletins for Applicable Actions Shorts Alert Service Bulletin Revision level Date SD3 Sherpa-76-A02 1 January 24, 2007. SD330-76-A09 1 January 24, 2007. SD360 Sherpa-76-A03 1 January 24, 2007. SD360-76-A12 1 January 24, 2007. FAA AD Differences Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/ or service information as follows: No differences. Other FAA AD Provisions (g) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-1175; fax (425) 227-1149. Before using any AMOC approved in accordance with § 39.19 on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify the appropriate principal inspector in the FAA Flight Standards Certificate Holding District Office. (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority (or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product is airworthy before it is returned to service. (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120-0056. Related Information (h) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Emergency Airworthiness Directive 2007-0039-E, dated February 16, 2007, and the Shorts service information listed in Table 2 of this AD. Table 2.—Related Information Shorts Alert Service Bulletin Revision level Date SD3 Sherpa-76-A02 1 January 24, 2007. SD330-76-A09 1 January 24, 2007. SD360 Sherpa-76-A03 1 January 24, 2007. SD360-76-A12 1 January 24, 2007. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use the service information specified in Table 3 of this AD to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. Table 3.—Material Incorporated by Reference Shorts Alert Service Bulletin Page No. Revision level Date SD3 Sherpa-76-A02 1, 6 1 January 24, 2007.   2-5, 7-16 Original January 10, 2007. SD330-76-A09 1, 6 1 January 24, 2007.   2-5, 7-19 Original January 10, 2007. SD360 Sherpa-76-A03 1, 6 1 January 24, 2007.   2-5, 7-16 Original January 10, 2007. SD360-76-A12 1, 6 1 January 24, 2007.   2-5, 7-16 Original January 10, 2007. (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this service information under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Short Brothers, Airworthiness & Engineering Quality, P.O. Box 241, Airport Road, Belfast BT3 9DZ, Northern Ireland. (3) You may review copies 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/cfr/ibr-locations.html . Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 6, 2007. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E7-7118 Filed 4-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Unless already done, do the following actions. (1) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, inspect the affected cable assembly end fittings in accordance with the applicable service bulletin specified in Table 1 of this AD. (2) If no pitting/corrosion or cracking is found, within 12 months after the inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 12 months, repeat the inspection of the cable assembly end fittings in accordance with the applicable service bulletin specified in Table 1 of this AD. Replacing the cable assembly with a new cable assembly in accordance with the applicable service bulletin terminates the repetitive inspection intervals of this paragraph for the replaced cable assembly. (3) When pitting/corrosion or cracking is found during any inspection required by this AD, before further flight, replace the affected cable assembly with a new cable assembly in accordance with the applicable service bulletin specified in Table 1 of this AD. (4) After any replacement done in accordance with paragraph (f)(2) or (f)(3) of this AD, repeat the inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD for the replaced cable assembly at intervals not to exceed 180 months. (5) Do the actions in paragraphs (f)(1), (f)(2), (f)(3), and (f)(4) of this AD in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable Shorts Alert Service Bulletin listed in Table 1 of this AD. Table 1.—Service Bulletins for Applicable Actions Shorts Alert Service Bulletin Revision level Date SD3 Sherpa-76-A02 1 January 24, 2007. SD330-76-A09 1 January 24, 2007. SD360 Sherpa-76-A03 1 January 24, 2007. SD360-76-A12 1 January 24, 2007. FAA AD Differences Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/ or service information as follows: No differences. Other FAA AD Provisions (g) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-1175; fax (425) 227-1149. Before using any AMOC approved in accordance with § 39.19 on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify the appropriate principal inspector in the FAA Flight Standards Certificate Holding District Office. (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority (or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product is airworthy before it is returned to service. (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120-0056. Related Information (h) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Emergency Airworthiness Directive 2007-0039-E, dated February 16, 2007, and the Shorts service information listed in Table 2 of this AD. Table 2.—Related Information Shorts Alert Service Bulletin Revision level Date SD3 Sherpa-76-A02 1 January 24, 2007. SD330-76-A09 1 January 24, 2007. SD360 Sherpa-76-A03 1 January 24, 2007. SD360-76-A12 1 January 24, 2007. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use the service information specified in Table 3 of this AD to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. Table 3.—Material Incorporated by Reference Shorts Alert Service Bulletin Page No. Revision level Date SD3 Sherpa-76-A02 1, 6 1 January 24, 2007.   2-5, 7-16 Original January 10, 2007. SD330-76-A09 1, 6 1 January 24, 2007.   2-5, 7-19 Original January 10, 2007. SD360 Sherpa-76-A03 1, 6 1 January 24, 2007.   2-5, 7-16 Original January 10, 2007. SD360-76-A12 1, 6 1 January 24, 2007.   2-5, 7-16 Original January 10, 2007. (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this service information under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Short Brothers, Airworthiness & Engineering Quality, P.O. Box 241, Airport Road, Belfast BT3 9DZ, Northern Ireland. (3) You may review copies 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/cfr/ibr-locations.html . Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 6, 2007. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E7-7118 Filed 4-20-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P