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AD FAA-2008-0135

Airworthiness Directives; Short Brothers Model SD3-60 Airplanes Equipped with an Auxiliary Fuel Tank System Installed in Accordance With Supplemental Type Certificate SA00404AT

Summary

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Short Brothers Model SD3-60 airplanes. This AD requires deactivation of auxiliary fuel tank systems installed in accordance with Supplemental Type Certificate SA00404AT. This AD results from fuel tank system review requirements done in accordance with Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 88 (SFAR 88), which identified potential unsafe conditions. We are issuing this AD to prevent the potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane.

Directive Details

AD Number

FAA-2008-0135

Document Number

E8-12732

Type

Rule

Publication Date

June 10, 2008

Effective Date

July 15, 2008

Affected Manufacturer

Short Brothers Model SD3-60 Airplanes Equipped with an Auxiliary Fuel Tank System Installed in Accordance With Supplemental Type Certificate SA00404AT

Criticality

important

Emergency

Docket ID

Docket No. FAA-2008-0135

Topics

Air transportationAircraftAviation safetySafety

Official Documents

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