AD 2014-15-04

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Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Airplanes

AD Number
2014-15-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2014-0056
FR Citation
79 FR 45337

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Saab AB Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Water leakage at the inlet tubing of an in-line heater in the lower part of the forward fuselage can lead to water spraying, which may freeze on the rudder control mechanism and pitch control mechanism, resulting in rudder pedal restriction and reduced controllability of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Deactivate the potable water system, or alternatively, fill and activate the potable water system while ensuring no water spray occurs in the lower part of the forward fuselage during refilling.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Model SAAB 2000 airplanes.

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