AD 2017-21-05

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

AD Number
2017-21-05
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2017-0563
FR Citation
82 FR 48917

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Failure to accomplish the new inspection tasks for the drag brace support fitting of the main landing gear (MLG) and corrosion prevention and control program (CPCP) related tasks could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Revise the maintenance or inspection program to incorporate airworthiness limitations, including new inspection tasks for the drag brace support fitting of the MLG and to implement CPCP related tasks.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model 340A (SAAB/SF340A) and SAAB 340B airplanes, certificated in any category, with an original certificate of airworthiness or original export certificate of airworthiness issued on or before December 1, 2016.

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