AD 2000-13-09
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Saab | SAAB 2000 | Airworthiness Directives; Saab Model SAAB 2000 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the backup struts in the left and right nacelles due to fatigue cracking, which could result in loss of fail-safe redundancy in the design of the nacelle in terms of load capability.
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Required Actions
Perform repetitive detailed visual and dye penetrant inspections of the backup struts in the left and right nacelles to detect discrepancies. If any discrepancy is detected, including fatigue cracking, a failed backup strut, or damage to the surrounding structure of the engine mount, accomplish the applicable corrective actions, including replacing any discrepant backup strut with a new one.
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Compliance Time
Within 200 flight hours after the effective date of the AD for airplanes not previously inspected, or within 450 flight hours after the effective date for airplanes previously inspected.
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Affected Aircraft
Saab Model SAAB 2000 series airplanes, serial numbers -004 through -063 inclusive, certificated in any category.
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