AD 2007-02-16
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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