AD 2000-14-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Saab | SAAB SF340A and SAAB 340B | Airworthiness Directives; Saab Model SAAB SF340A and SAAB 340B Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
False smoke warnings from the cargo compartment smoke detectors, which could result in aborted takeoffs, diversions of flight routes, and emergency evacuation of flight crew and passengers.
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Required Actions
Replace the smoke detectors in the cargo compartment with new, improved smoke detectors, in accordance with Saab Service Bulletin 340-26-023, dated December 21, 1999.
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Compliance Time
Within 2 years after the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Model SAAB SF340A series airplanes, manufacturer's serial numbers 004 through 159 inclusive; and Model SAAB 340B series airplanes, manufacturer's serial numbers 160 through 459 inclusive; certificated in any category.
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