AD 2016-12-05

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Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems)

AD Number
2016-12-05
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2015-7524
FR Citation
81 FR 38903

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Saab AB Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems)

Unsafe Condition

Water leakage at the inlet tubing of an in-line heater in the lower part of the forward fuselage can result in water spraying, leading to frozen components such as the rudder control mechanism and pitch control mechanism, which could restrict rudder pedal movement and prevent normal pitch control.

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Required Actions

Inspect the in-line heater for correct brazing and take corrective action if needed. Install a shrinkable tube on the water line and a spray shield on the in-line heater.

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Compliance Time

Within 12 months of the effective date (July 20, 2016)

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Affected Aircraft

Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model SAAB 2000 airplanes.

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