AD 2018-11-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Saab | AB | Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Airplanes |
| aircraft | Bell | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
A manufacturing defect was identified on certain aileron bellcrank support brackets, installed on the outboard section of the left hand (LH) and right hand (RH) wing. The material thickness of the lugs attaching the support bracket to the rear spar of the wing was found to be insufficient.
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Required Actions
A one-time inspection of all support brackets to determine the thickness and, depending on findings, repetitive inspections of the affected support brackets. This AD also requires reporting the measured thickness, and replacement of all affected support brackets with serviceable support brackets, which constitutes terminating action.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
All Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model SAAB 2000 airplanes.
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