AD 2011-09-02

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Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Model 340A (SAAB/SF340A) and SAAB 340B Airplanes Modified in Accordance With Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST00224WI-D, ST00146WI-D, or SA984GL-D

AD Number
2011-09-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2010-0042
FR Citation
76 FR 22007

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Saab AB Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Model 340A (SAAB/SF340A) and SAAB 340B Airplanes Modified in Accordance With Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST00224WI-D, ST00146WI-D, or SA984GL-D

Unsafe Condition

Corrosion and cracking behind the external adapter plate of the antennae of certain damage-tolerant structure, which could result in reduced structural integrity and consequent rapid depressurization of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Remove the external adapter plate of the antennae installation and perform a general visual inspection of the fuselage surface for corrosion and cracking. If any corrosion or cracking is found, repair before further flight. If no corrosion or cracking is found, ensure proper corrosion protection is applied before reinstalling the adapter plate.

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Compliance Time

Within 600 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Model 340A (SAAB/SF340A) and SAAB 340B airplanes, serial numbers 004 through 459 inclusive, modified in accordance with Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST00224WI-D, ST00146WI-D, or SA984GL-D.

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