AD 2004-14-11
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Saab | SAAB 2000 | Airworthiness Directives; Saab Model SAAB 2000 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the backup struts in the left and right nacelles due to fatigue cracking, which could result in loss of fail-safe redundancy in the design of the nacelle in terms of load capability, and consequent separation of the engine from the airplane and subsequent reduced controllability of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Perform a fluorescent dye penetrant inspection for cracks of the lower ends of the backup struts in the left and right nacelles. If no crack is found, repeat the inspection at intervals not to exceed 1,650 flight hours. If a crack is found, replace the cracked strut with a new, improved strut before further flight. Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD, replace all four backup struts in the electrical and hydraulic bays of the nacelles with new, improved struts.
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Compliance Time
Varies based on inspection history and effective date of the AD, as detailed in Table 1 of the AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Saab Model SAAB 2000 series airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers -004 through -063 inclusive.
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