AD 2004-09-21

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Airworthiness Directives; Saab Model SAAB 2000 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2004-09-21
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. 2002-NM-261-AD
FR Citation
69 FR 26006

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the windshield wiper assembly, which could result in loss of visibility, damage to the propeller(s) and/or engine(s), or penetration of the fuselage skin and consequent rapid depressurization of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Perform a detailed inspection for discrepancies of the installation of the spoilers of the windshield wiper assemblies within 400 flight hours after the effective date. If discrepancies are found, replace the spoilers before further flight. Replace the spoilers of the windshield wiper assemblies within 2,000 flight cycles after the effective date.

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Compliance Time

Within 400 flight hours for initial inspection; within 2,000 flight cycles for replacement.

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Affected Aircraft

Saab Model SAAB 2000 series airplanes, as listed in Saab Service Bulletin 2000-56-003, dated August 12, 2002, certificated in any category.

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