Document ID: FAA-2009-0464-0003
Agency: faa
Document Type: Rule
Title: Airworthiness Directives; Short Brothers Model SD3-60 Airplanes
Posted Date: 2009-08-12T04:00Z

[Federal Register: August 12, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 154)]
[Rules and Regulations]               
[Page 40484-40488]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2009-0464; Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-189-AD; 
Amendment 39-15992; AD 2008-16-09 R1]
RIN 2120-AA64

 
Airworthiness Directives; Short Brothers Model SD3-60 Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are revising an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for 
the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing 
airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of 
another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an 
aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:

    There have been several occurrences of cracked elevator trim tab 
balance weight attachment brackets, on one occasion, the elevator 
trim tab mass balance weight bracket separated from the aircraft. 
The loss of an elevator trim tab mass balance weight bracket has the 
potential to cause damage to an aircraft, or cause serious injury to 
personnel.
* * * * *
    We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe 
condition on these products.

DATES: This AD becomes effective September 16, 2009.
    The Director of the Federal Register previously approved the 
incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as 
of September 15, 2008 (73 FR 46543, August 11, 2008).
    The Director of the Federal Register previously approved the 
incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD 
as of March 14, 2005 (70 FR 9212, February 25, 2005).
    The Director of the Federal Register previously approved the 
incorporation by reference of a certain other publication listed in 
this AD as of September August 3, 2004 (69 FR 38813, June 29, 2004).

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://
www.regulations.gov or in person at the U.S. Department of 
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, 
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 
227-1175; fax (425) 227-1149.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 to include an AD to revise AD 2008-16-09, amendment 39-15627 
(73 FR 46543, August 11, 2008). The existing AD applies to the products 
identified in this AD. The NPRM was published in the Federal Register 
on May 20, 2009 (74 FR 23668). That NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe 
condition for the specified products.
    Since we issued AD 2008-16-09, Short Brothers advised that SD3-07-
6011xA brackets manufactured in 2005 or later have a life limit of 
28,800 flight hours, per Section 5-00-02 of the Short Brothers SD360 
Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM), and as noted in Appendix 1 of Shorts 
Alert Service Bulletin SD360-55-A21, Revision 1, dated March 29, 2007. 
In light of this, we have revised the existing AD to extend the life 
limit of any balance weight bracket from 1,750 flight hours to 28,800 
flight hours. You may obtain further information by examining European 
Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness Directive 2007-0107-E, dated April 
18, 2007 (referred to after this as ``the MCAI''), in the AD docket.
    In addition, we removed paragraphs (f) and (l)(1) of the existing 
AD from this AD. Those paragraphs defined the use of the term ``service 
bulletin,'' as used in the AD.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of 
the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and 
the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed.

Differences Between This AD and the MCAI or Service Information

    We have reviewed the MCAI and related service information and, in 
general, agree with their substance. But we might have found it 
necessary to use different words from those in the MCAI to ensure the 
AD is clear for U.S. operators and is enforceable. In making these 
changes, we do not intend to differ substantively from the information

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provided in the MCAI and related service information.
    We might also have required different actions in this AD from those 
in the MCAI in order to follow our FAA policies. Any such differences 
are highlighted in a NOTE within the AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD will affect 21 products of U.S. registry. 
We also estimate that it will take about 8 to 12 work-hours per product 
to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor 
rate is $80 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $632 to $864 
per product. Where the service information lists required parts costs 
that are covered under warranty, we have assumed that there will be no 
charge for these parts. As we do not control warranty coverage for 
affected parties, some parties may incur costs higher than estimated 
here. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD to U.S. 
operators to be between $26,712 and $38,304, or between $1,272 and 
$1,824 per product.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation 
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's 
authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications 
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct 
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national 
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and 
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify this AD:
    1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 
12866;
    2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
    3. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
    We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to 
comply with this AD and placed it in the AD docket.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://
www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Operations office 
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal 
holidays. The AD docket contains the NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, 
any comments received, and other information. The street address for 
the Docket Operations office (telephone (800) 647-5527) is in the 
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly 
after receipt.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

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Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, 
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

0
2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing amendment 39-15627 (73 FR 
46543, August 11, 2008) and adding the following new AD:

2008-16-09 R1 Short Brothers PLC: Amendment 39-15992. Docket No. 
FAA-2009-0464; Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-189-AD.

Effective Date

    (a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective 
September 16, 2009.

Affected ADs

    (b) This AD revises AD 2008-16-09.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to all Shorts Model SD3-60 airplanes, 
certificated in any category.

Subject

    (d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 55: 
Stabilizers.

Reason

    (e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) 
(i.e., European Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness Directive 2007-
0107-E, dated April 18, 2007) states:

    There have been several occurrences of cracked elevator trim tab 
balance weight attachment brackets, on one occasion, the elevator 
trim tab mass balance weight bracket separated from the aircraft. 
The loss of an elevator trim tab mass balance weight bracket has the 
potential to cause damage to an aircraft, or cause serious injury to 
personnel.
* * * * *

Compliance

    (f) You are responsible for having the actions required by this 
AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the 
actions have already been done.

Restatement of Requirements of AD 2004-13-08, Amendment 39-13690, With 
Revised Service Information

Initial Inspection

    (g) Within 2 months after August 3, 2004 (the effective date of 
AD 2004-13-08, amendment 39-13690): Do a dye penetrant inspection 
for cracking in the welded joints of the balance weight brackets for 
the left and right elevator trim tabs, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Short Brothers Service Bulletin 
SD360-55-20, dated June 26, 2003; Shorts Service Bulletin SD360-55-
20, Revision 1, dated June 20, 2005; or Shorts Service Bulletin 
SD360-55-20, Revision 2, dated March 29, 2007.

Investigative and Corrective Actions if No Cracking Is Found

    (h) If no cracking is found during the inspection required by 
paragraph (g) of this AD, do the actions required by paragraphs 
(h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD at the applicable compliance times.
    (1) Repeat the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD 
at intervals not to exceed 4,800 flight hours until the bracket is 
replaced per paragraph (h)(2) or (i) of this AD.
    (2) Prior to the accumulation of 28,800 total flight hours, or 
within 6 months after August 3, 2004, whichever occurs later: 
Replace any bracket that has not been replaced per paragraph (i) of 
this AD with a new bracket or with a serviceable bracket that has 
been inspected in accordance with paragraph (g) of this AD. Replace 
in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Short Brothers 
Service Bulletin SD360-55-20, dated June 26, 2003; Shorts Service 
Bulletin SD360-55-20, Revision 1, dated June 20, 2005; or Shorts 
Service Bulletin SD360-55-20, Revision 2, dated March 29, 2007. 
Replacement of the brackets constitutes terminating action for the 
repetitive inspections required by paragraph (h)(1) of this AD.

Corrective Actions if Any Cracking Is Found

    (i) If any cracking is found during any inspection required by 
paragraph (g) or (h) of this AD: Before further flight, accomplish 
the applicable action in paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2)

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of this AD in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of 
Short Brothers Service Bulletin SD360-55-20, dated June 26, 2003; 
Shorts Service Bulletin SD360-55-20, Revision 1, dated June 20, 
2005; or Shorts Service Bulletin SD360-55-20, Revision 2, dated 
March 29, 2007.
    (1) For airplanes that have accumulated less than 28,800 flight 
hours and on which all cracking on brackets is less than 0.25 inch 
in length: Repair the affected bracket in accordance with Part B of 
the Accomplishment Instructions of Short Brothers Service Bulletin 
SD360-55-20, dated June 26, 2003; Shorts Service Bulletin SD360-55-
20, Revision 1, dated June 20, 2005; or Shorts Service Bulletin 
SD360-55-20, Revision 2, dated March 29, 2007 (including the 
additional dye penetrant inspection of the repaired welded joint); 
and repeat the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD at 
intervals not to exceed 4,800 flight hours; or replace the bracket 
in accordance with paragraph (h)(2) of this AD. Replacement of the 
bracket constitutes terminating action for the repetitive 
inspections.
    (2) For any airplane on which any cracking on a bracket is 0.25 
inch in length or greater, and for any airplane that has accumulated 
28,800 flight hours or more on which any cracking of any length is 
found on a bracket: Replace the affected bracket with a new bracket 
or with a serviceable bracket that has been inspected in accordance 
with paragraph (g) of this AD. Replacement of the bracket 
constitutes terminating action for the repetitive inspections 
required by paragraph (i)(1) of this AD.

Refitting

    (j) Before further flight, following any inspection per 
paragraph (g) or (h) of this AD; or before further flight following 
repair or replacement of a bracket per paragraph (h)(2) or (i) of 
this AD: Refit the balance weights, covers, and trim tabs, in 
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Short Brothers 
Service Bulletin SD360-55-20, dated June 26, 2003; Shorts Service 
Bulletin SD360-55-20, Revision 1, dated June 20, 2005; or Shorts 
Service Bulletin SD360-55-20, Revision 2, dated March 29, 2007. 
Where the Accomplishment Instructions of Short Brothers Service 
Bulletin SD360-55-20, dated June 26, 2003; Shorts Service Bulletin 
SD360-55-20, Revision 1, dated June 20, 2005; or Shorts Service 
Bulletin SD360-55-20, Revision 2, dated March 29, 2007; specify to 
contact the manufacturer for disposition of certain conditions while 
refitting, obtain further disposition instructions from the Manager, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; 
or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) (or its delegated 
agent).

Parts Installation

    (k) As of August 3, 2004, no person may install on any airplane 
a balance weight bracket unless the welded joint has been inspected 
in accordance with paragraph (g) of this AD.

Restatement of Requirements of AD 2005-04-13, Amendment 39-13985, With 
Revised Service Information

Return of Parts to Manufacturer Not Required

    (l) Although the Accomplishment Instructions of Short Brothers 
Alert Service Bulletin SD360-55-A21, dated December 16, 2004; or 
Shorts Alert Service Bulletin SD360-55-A21, Revision 1, dated March 
29, 2007; specify to return subject parts to the manufacturer, this 
AD does not include that requirement.

Repetitive Inspections

    (m) For airplanes equipped with balance weight brackets of the 
elevator trim tabs having part number SD3-07-6011xA, and having a 
serial number beginning with ``X3'' or ``X4'': Prior to the 
accumulation of 250 flight hours since installation of the subject 
balance weight bracket of the elevator trim tab, or within 30 flight 
hours after March 14, 2005 (the effective date of AD 2005-04-13), 
whichever is later, do a dye penetrant inspection for cracking of 
the balance weight brackets for the left and right elevator trim 
tabs, in accordance with Short Brothers Alert Service Bulletin 
SD360-55-A21, dated December 16, 2004; or Shorts Alert Service 
Bulletin SD360-55-A21, Revision 1, dated March 29, 2007.
    (1) For a balance weight bracket on which no cracking is found: 
Do paragraph (o) of this AD, and repeat the inspection thereafter at 
intervals not to exceed 250 flight hours until paragraph (n) of this 
AD is accomplished.
    (2) For a balance weight bracket on which any cracking is found: 
Before further flight, replace the bracket with a new or reworked 
balance weight bracket that conforms to the approved design 
standard, in accordance with Short Brothers Alert Service Bulletin 
SD360-55-A21, dated December 16, 2004; or Shorts Alert Service 
Bulletin SD360-55-A21, Revision 1, dated March 29, 2007; and do 
paragraph (o) of this AD.

Optional Terminating Action

    (n) For airplanes equipped with balance weight brackets of the 
elevator trim tabs having part number SD3-07-6011xA, and having a 
serial number beginning with ``X3'' or ``X4'': Replacement of any 
subject balance weight bracket with a new or reworked balance weight 
bracket that conforms to the approved design standard, in accordance 
with the Accomplishment Instructions of Short Brothers Alert Service 
Bulletin SD360-55-A21, dated December 16, 2004; or Shorts Alert 
Service Bulletin SD360-55-A21, Revision 1, dated March 29, 2007; 
constitutes terminating action for the repetitive inspections 
required by paragraph (m) of this AD for the replaced bracket.

Refitting

    (o) For airplanes equipped with balance weight brackets of the 
elevator trim tabs having part number SD3-07-6011xA, and having a 
serial number beginning with ``X3'' or ``X4:'' Before further flight 
following any inspection or replacement of a bracket in accordance 
with paragraphs (m) and (n) of this AD: Refit the balance weights, 
covers, and trim tabs, in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of Short Brothers Alert Service Bulletin SD360-55-A21, 
dated December 16, 2004; or Shorts Alert Service Bulletin SD360-55-
A21, Revision 1, dated March 29, 2007. Where the Accomplishment 
Instructions of Short Brothers Alert Service Bulletin SD360-55-A21, 
dated December 16, 2004; or Shorts Alert Service Bulletin SD360-55-
A21, Revision 1, dated March 29, 2007; specify to contact the 
manufacturer for disposition of certain conditions while refitting, 
obtain further disposition instructions from the Manager, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; 
or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) (or its delegated 
agent).

Parts Installation

    (p) For all airplanes: As of March 14, 2005, no person may 
install, on any airplane subject to this AD, a balance weight 
bracket having part number SD3-07-6011xA, and having a serial number 
beginning with ``X3'' or ``X4,'' unless the bracket is also marked 
``Rework batch number R-Bxxxxx'' (where ``xxxxx'' is a number).

Restatement of Requirements of AD 2008-16-09, Amendment 39-15627, With 
Extended Repetitive Interval in Paragraph (q)(2) of This AD

Inspection(s) and Replacements

    (q) For airplanes equipped with balance weight brackets of the 
elevator trim tabs having part number SD3-07-6011xA manufactured in 
the year 2003 or 2004, including reworked brackets, installed in 
accordance with paragraph (h)(2), (i)(2), or (n) of this AD, as 
applicable: Do the actions specified in paragraphs (q)(1) and (q)(2) 
of this AD in accordance with Parts A and B of the Accomplishment 
Instructions of Shorts Alert Service Bulletin SD360-55-A21, Revision 
1, dated March 29, 2007.
    (1) Within 30 flight hours after September 15, 2008 (the 
effective date of AD 2008-16-09) or within 250 flight hours since 
installation of the balance weight brackets of the elevator trim 
tabs or since the last inspection required by paragraph (g), (h)(1), 
(i)(1), or (m) of this AD, whichever occurs later: Do a dye 
penetrant inspection to detect cracks of the balance weight brackets 
of the elevator trim tabs.
    (i) If no crack is detected, repeat the dye penetrant inspection 
at intervals not to exceed 250 flight hours, until the replacement 
required by paragraph (q)(2) of this AD is done.
    (ii) If any crack is detected, before further flight, do the 
replacement specified in paragraph (q)(2) of this AD.
    (2) Before the accumulation of 1,750 flight hours since 
installation of the balance weight brackets of the elevator trim 
tabs, or within 180 days after September 15, 2008, whichever occurs 
later: Replace the balance weight brackets with new balance weight 
brackets manufactured in 2005 or later. Thereafter, replace any 
balance weight bracket with a new bracket manufactured in 2005 or 
later at intervals not to exceed the accumulation of 28,800 flight 
hours on that bracket. Accomplishment of the initial replacement 
ends the repetitive inspection requirements of this AD.

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    (r) For airplanes equipped with balance weight brackets of the 
elevator trim tabs having part number SD3-31-6213xB inspected in 
accordance with paragraph (g), (h)(1), or (i)(1) of this AD and 
retained or refitted following approved repair in accordance with 
paragraph (j) of this AD: Do the actions specified in paragraphs 
(r)(1) and (r)(2) of this AD in accordance with Parts A and B of the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Shorts Alert Service Bulletin SD360-
55-20, Revision 2, dated March 29, 2007.
    (1) Within 4,800 flight hours since last inspection, or within 
180 days after September 15, 2008, whichever occurs later, and 
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 4,800 flight hours: Do a dye 
penetrant inspection to detect cracks of the balance weight brackets 
of the elevator trim tabs.
    (i) If no crack is detected, repeat the dye penetrant inspection 
at intervals not to exceed 4,800 flight hours, until the replacement 
required by paragraph (r)(2) of this AD is done.
    (ii) If any crack is detected, before further flight, do the 
replacement specified in paragraph (r)(2) of this AD.
    (2) Before the accumulation of 28,800 flight hours since any 
balance weight bracket of the elevator trim tabs is new, or within 
180 days after September 15, 2008, whichever occurs later: Replace 
the balance weight brackets with new balance weight brackets 
manufactured in 2005 or later. Thereafter, replace any balance 
weight bracket with a new bracket manufactured in 2005 or later at 
intervals not to exceed the accumulation of 28,800 flight hours on 
that bracket. Accomplishment of the initial replacement ends the 
repetitive inspection requirements of this AD.

Part Installation

    (s) For all airplanes: As of September 15, 2008, no person may 
install, on any airplane, a balance weight bracket of the elevator 
trim tab manufactured earlier than 2005.

FAA AD Differences

    Note 1: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information 
as follows: No differences.

Other FAA AD Provisions

    (t) The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, 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, 
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, 
Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-1175; fax (425) 227-1149. 
Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC 
applies, notify your principal maintenance inspector (PMI) or 
principal avionics inspector (PAI), as appropriate, or lacking a 
principal inspector, your local Flight Standards 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

    (u) Refer to MCAI EASA Airworthiness Directive 2007-0107-E, 
dated April 18, 2007, and the service bulletins identified in Table 
1 of this AD for related information.

                  Table 1--Related Service Information
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           Document                Revision               Date
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Short Brothers Alert Service   Original.......  December 16, 2004.
 Bulletin SD360-55-A21.
Short Brothers Service         Original.......  June 26, 2003.
 Bulletin SD360-55-20.
Shorts Alert Service Bulletin  1..............  March 29, 2007.
 SD360-55-A21.
Shorts Service Bulletin SD360- 1..............  June 20, 2005.
 55-20.
Shorts Service Bulletin SD360- 2..............  March 29, 2007.
 55-20.
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Material Incorporated by Reference

    (v) You must use the service information contained in Table 2 of 
this AD to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD 
specifies otherwise. If you do the optional terminating action 
specified in this AD, you must use the service information specified 
in Table 3 of this AD to do that action, unless the AD specifies 
otherwise.

    Table 2--Material Incorporated by Reference for Required Actions
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           Document                Revision               Date
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Short Brothers Alert Service   Original.......  December 16, 2004.
 Bulletin SD360-55-A21.
Short Brothers Service         Original.......  June 26, 2003.
 Bulletin SD360-55-20.
Shorts Alert Service Bulletin  1..............  March 29, 2007.
 SD360-55-A21.
Shorts Service Bulletin SD360- 1..............  June 20, 2005.
 55-20.
Shorts Service Bulletin SD360- 2..............  March 29, 2007.
 55-20.
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    Table 3--Material Incorporated by Reference for Optional Actions
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           Document                Revision               Date
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Short Brothers Alert Service   Original.......  December 16, 2004.
 Bulletin SD360-55-A21.
Shorts Alert Service Bulletin  1..............  March 29, 2007.
 SD360-55-A21.
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     (1) On September 15, 2008 (73 FR 46543, August 11, 2008), the 
Director of the Federal Register previously approved the 
incorporation by reference of Shorts Alert Service Bulletin SD360-
55-A21, Revision 1, dated March 29, 2007; Shorts Service Bulletin 
SD360-55-20, Revision 1, dated June 20, 2005; and Shorts Service 
Bulletin SD360-55-20, Revision 2, dated March 29, 2007.
    (2) On March 14, 2005 (70 FR 9212, February 25, 2005), the 
Director of the Federal Register previously approved the 
incorporation by reference of Short Brothers Alert Service Bulletin 
SD360-55-A21, dated December 16, 2004.
    (3) On August 3, 2004 (69 FR 38813, June 29, 2004), the Director 
of the Federal Register previously approved the incorporation by 
reference of Short Brothers Service Bulletin SD360-55-20, dated June 
26, 2003.

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    (4) For service information identified in this AD, contact Short 
Brothers PLC, Airworthiness, P.O. Box 241, Airport Road, Belfast BT3 
9DZ, Northern Ireland; telephone +44(0)2890-462469; fax +44(0)2890-
468444; e-mail michael.mulholland@aero.bombardier.com; Internet 
http://www.bombardier.com.
    (5) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA, 
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, 
Washington. For information on the availability of this material at 
the FAA, call 425-227-1221 or 425-227-1152.
    (6) You may also review copies of the service information that 
is incorporated by reference 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/code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on August 3, 2009.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. E9-19181 Filed 8-11-09; 8:45 am]

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