AD 2000-12-14

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Airworthiness Directives; Saab Model SAAB SF340A and SAAB 340B Series Airplanes

AD Number
2000-12-14
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. 2000-NM-25-AD
FR Citation
65 FR 37851

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Saab SAAB SF340A and SAAB 340B Airworthiness Directives; Saab Model SAAB SF340A and SAAB 340B Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Chafing of the wires and harnesses in the cabin compartment ceiling could lead to false warnings of a hot engine exhaust tailpipe and intermittent signal failure.

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Required Actions

Perform a detailed visual inspection to detect chafing of the wires and harnesses in the cabin compartment ceiling. Install protective sleeving on all harnesses routed in the inspection area. Repair any chafing as specified by Saab Service Bulletin 340-92-027.

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Compliance Time

Within 4,000 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, or prior to the accumulation of 14,000 total flight hours, whichever occurs later.

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Affected Aircraft

Saab Model SAAB SF340A, serial numbers -004 through -159 inclusive; and SAAB 340B series airplanes, serial numbers -160 through -459 inclusive, certificated in any category.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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