AD 2002-26-19

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Saab Model SAAB 2000, SAAB SF340A, and SAAB 340B Series Airplanes

AD Number
2002-26-19
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2002-NM-104-AD
FR Citation
68 FR 485

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Saab SAAB 2000 Airworthiness Directives; Saab Model SAAB 2000, SAAB SF340A, and SAAB 340B Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

The main pitot static tube does not have enough heating capacity to stay above freezing temperature, which could result in erroneous airspeed indications.

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Required Actions

Replace the main pitot static tube on each side of the airplane with a new improved pitot static tube. Install a gasket between the tube and the airplane structure.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight.

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Affected Aircraft

All Saab Model SAAB 2000, SAAB SF340A, and SAAB 340B series airplanes.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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