Regulation & law · 24/10/1996

FAA Adopts New Airworthiness Directive for Short Brothers Model SD3-30 and SD3-SHERPA Series Airplanes

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive requiring inspections of the vertical fin-to-tailplane joint and upper shear angle to detect loose bolts and rivets, and replacement if necessary, to prevent reduced structural integrity of the vertical fin to tailplane joint.