AD 2020-25-02

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Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Support and Services (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics) Airplanes

AD Number
2020-25-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2020-0840
FR Citation
85 FR 81383

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Saab AB Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Support and Services (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics) Airplanes
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Support and Services (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics) Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

NLG door attachment bolts are susceptible to hydrogen embrittlement, decreasing the mechanical characteristics. This condition could lead to failure of the affected parts, which would impair the link between the NLG and NLG door and could prevent the extension or retraction of the NLG, and cause consequent damage to the airplane and possible loss of control during landing.

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Required Actions

Replacing certain NLG door attachment bolts with serviceable bolts, as specified in EASA AD 2020-0149.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours

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Affected Aircraft

All Saab AB, Support and Services Model 340A (SAAB/SF340A) and SAAB 340B airplanes; and Model SAAB 2000 airplanes.

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