AD 2005-17-10

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Airworthiness Directives; Saab Model SAAB 2000 Airplanes

AD Number
2005-17-10
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2005-21341
FR Citation
70 FR 49173

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Cracking of certain fastener holes in the lower spar cap of the rear spar and in the lower skin at the front spar, which could result in fuel leakage and reduced structural integrity of the wing structure.

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Required Actions

Inspect for cracking of fastener holes in the lower spar cap of the rear spar and in the lower skin at the front spar, using Saab Service Bulletin 2000-57-038, Revision 01. Modify the fastener holes of the front and rear spars and the rear spar web, also using the same service bulletin. Repair any detected cracking or damage before further flight.

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Compliance Time

Within 20,000 total flight cycles

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Affected Aircraft

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

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