AD 87-03-01

87-03-01 SHORT BROTHERS, PLC: Amendment 39-5510. Applies to Model SD3-30 airplanes listed in Short Brothers, PLC, Service Bulletin SD330-28-33, Revision 1, dated January 1, 1986, certificated in any category. To prevent fuel leaks into the passenger cabin, accomplish the following, unless previously accomplished:

1. Within 9 months after the effective date of this AD, modify the fuel containment system in accordance with Short Brothers, PLC, Service Bulletin SD330-28-33, Revision 1, dated January 1, 1986.

2. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time, which provides an acceptable level of safety, may be used when approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region.

3. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base for the accomplishment of the modifications required by this AD.

All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service document from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Short Brothers, PLC, 2011 Crystal Drive, Suite 713, Arlington, Virginia, 22202-3702. This document may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington.

This amendment becomes effective February 12, 1987.