AD 2004-09-39

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Saab Model SAAB 340B Series Airplanes Equipped with Hamilton Sundstrand Propellers

AD Number
2004-09-39
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2002-NM-200-AD
FR Citation
69 FR 26001

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Saab SAAB 340B Airworthiness Directives; Saab Model SAAB 340B Series Airplanes Equipped with Hamilton Sundstrand Propellers

Unsafe Condition

Incorrectly installed 35-ampere (amp) remote controlled circuit breakers (RCCBs) on a 50-amp electrical circuit may result in erroneous tripping, premature failure of the RCCBs, loss of power to the feather pump system, and reduced controllability of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect two remote controlled circuit breakers (RCCBs) in specific electrical compartments to identify their part numbers. Replace the RCCBs with new ones having a different part number if necessary to ensure compliance with the 50-amp circuit requirements.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Saab Model SAAB 340B series airplanes equipped with Hamilton Sundstrand propellers.

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