AD 2011-18-05

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Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Model SAAB 2000 Airplanes

AD Number
2011-18-05
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2011-0476
FR Citation
76 FR 53301

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Saab AB Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Model SAAB 2000 Airplanes
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Model SAAB 2000 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Corrosion damage has been found on the aft pressure bulkhead of SAAB 2000 aeroplanes, located on the rear side of the bulkhead at the bottom outboard flange. Corrosion damage in this area can become the starting point for future crack initiation and propagation.

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Required Actions

Within 12 months after the effective date, perform a detailed inspection for corrosion of the aft pressure bulkhead at the bottom outboard flange and check for a drain hole on the left-hand side inboard of the ventral fin. If corrosion is found, repair it before further flight. If no drain hole is found, drill one before further flight.

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Compliance Time

Within 12 months after the effective date

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Affected Aircraft

Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Model SAAB 2000 airplanes, all serial numbers.

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