AD 2000-23-15

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

AD Number
2000-23-15
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2000-NM-213-AD
FR Citation
65 FR 70296

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Electrical shorts or arcing at the illuminated panel connector at the refuel/defuel panel, which could result in a potential ignition source for fuel vapors during fueling procedures.

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Required Actions

Inspect the electrical connector on the refuel/defuel panel and the electrical connector on the illuminated placard to detect signs of fluid ingression or corrosion. Accomplish applicable corrective actions, including sealing, cleaning/sealing, and repairing corrosion on the refuel/defuel panel mounting plate, in accordance with Saab Service Bulletin 340-28-022.

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Compliance Time

Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Model SAAB SF340A series airplanes, serial numbers -004 through -159 inclusive; and Model SAAB 340B series airplanes, serial numbers -160 through -459 inclusive, certificated in any category, on which a refuel/defuel panel having part number 7239160-505 is installed.

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