AD 2018-25-10
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 on certain aileron bellcrank support brackets resulted in insufficient material thickness of the affected lug attaching the support bracket to the rear spar of the wing.
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Required Actions
Inspect the affected lug attaching the aileron bellcrank support bracket to the rear spar of the wing and the adjacent area of the installed aileron bellcrank support brackets for cracks, corrosion, and damage (including missing paint); measure the thickness of the affected lug attaching the support bracket to the rear spar of the wing; and replace the aileron bellcrank support brackets.
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Compliance Time
Within 50 flight hours
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Affected Aircraft
Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (formerly known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Model SAAB 2000 airplanes, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers.
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