AD 2007-02-16

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Saab Model SAAB-Fairchild SF340A (SAAB/SF340A) and SAAB 340B Airplanes

AD Number
2007-02-16
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2006-25271
FR Citation
72 FR 3361

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Saab 340B Airworthiness Directives; Saab Model SAAB-Fairchild SF340A (SAAB/SF340A) and SAAB 340B Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Premature failures of the direct current (DC) starter generator prior to scheduled overhaul, which could cause a low voltage situation in flight and result in increased pilot workload and reduced redundancy of the electrical powered systems.

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Required Actions

Install new, improved generator control units (GCUs). This installation ends the repetitive inspection requirements for wear of the brushes and leads and loose rivets of the DC starter generator as specified in the existing AD.

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Compliance Time

Not specified in the provided text.

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Affected Aircraft

Saab Model SAAB-Fairchild SF340A and SAAB 340B airplanes.

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