# Proposed AD 2001-NM-229-AD: Short Brothers Model SD3 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2002-01-22
- Products: Short Brothers
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: October 4, 2001, 66 FR 50584
- Comments due: November 5, 2001
- Became: [AD 2002-01-22](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-01-22)
- Docket: 2001-NM-229-AD
- FR document: 01-24874
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/32/7a/327a752dad03a50a066ad447d2b82115dc327d6254d925849b41494edaae5f9d (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2001-10-04/pdf/01-24874.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2001/10/04/01-24874/airworthiness-directives-short-brothers-model-sd3-series-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B3EF26189794623F86256ADC00460196.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2001-NM-229-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to all Short Brothers Model SD3 series airplanes. This proposal would require a one-time inspection of the installation of the bearing housings of the elevator torque shaft assembly, and corrective action if necessary. This action is necessary to prevent failure of the elevator torque shaft, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- Oct 4, 2001: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 01-24874, comments due Nov 5, 2001 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2001/10/04/01-24874/airworthiness-directives-short-brothers-model-sd3-series-airplanes)

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