AD 2003-20-04

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Airworthiness Directives; Saab Model SAAB 2000 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2003-20-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2001-NM-372-AD
FR Citation
68 FR 57337

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Saab SAAB 2000 Airworthiness Directives; Saab Model SAAB 2000 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Chafing damage to the electrical wire harnesses in the left and right wing fuel tanks, which could cause misleading data and erroneous fuel pump cautions to be displayed to the flightcrew, and could result in electrical arcing with consequent increased potential for fire or explosion in the fuel tank.

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Required Actions

Inspect the electrical wire harnesses in the left and right wing fuel tanks to detect chafing or damage, and perform any necessary repair or replacement of the harnesses. For certain airplanes (serial numbers SAAB 2000-007 through -063), modify the collector tank walls.

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Compliance Time

Within 18 months after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Saab Model SAAB 2000 series airplanes, serial numbers SAAB 2000-004 through -063 inclusive, certificated in any category.

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