AD 87-03-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems | 340A (SAAB SF340A) | Airworthiness Directives; SAAB FAIRCHILD Model SF-340A Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Partial loss of control as a result of an inoperative tail deicing system.
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Required Actions
Install a tail deicer valve heater blanket and its associated equipment in accordance with SAAB Fairchild Service Bulletin SF340-30-015, Revision 1, dated December 13, 1985. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time may be used when approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. Special flight permits may be issued under FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base for the modification.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 90 days after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Model SF-340A series airplanes, serial numbers 03 through 044, certificated in any category.
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Federal Register Abstract
Tail Deicing System
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AD Final Rules - DRS_87-03-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 87-03-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; SAAB FAIRCHILD Model SF-340A Series Airplanes Subject: Tail Deicing System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 02/12/1987 Make: Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Model: 340A (SAAB SF340A) Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 87-03-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5511 AD NUMBER: 87-03-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; SAAB FAIRCHILD Model SF-340A Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective February 12, 1987. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 87-03-02 SAAB FAIRCHILD: Amendment 39-5511. Applies to Model SF-340A series airplanes, serial numbers 03 through 044, certificated in any category. Compliance is required as indicated below, unless previously accomplished. To prevent partial loss of control as a result of an inoperative tail deicing system, accomplish the following: A. Within the next 90 days after the effective date of this AD, install a tail deicer valve heater blanket and its associated equipment in accordance with SAAB Fairchild Service Bulletin SF340-30-015, Revision 1, dated December 13, 1985. B. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time, which provides an acceptable level of safety, may be used when approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. C. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base for the accomplishment of the modification required by this AD. All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service document from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to SAAB Aircraft, Product Support AB, S-58188, Linkoping, Sweden. This document may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington. This amendment becomes effective February 12, 1987. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_87-03-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 87-03-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; SAAB FAIRCHILD Model SF-340A Series Airplanes Subject: Tail Deicing System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 02/12/1987 Make: Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Model: 340A (SAAB SF340A) Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 87-03-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5511 AD NUMBER: 87-03-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; SAAB FAIRCHILD Model SF-340A Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective February 12, 1987. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 87-03-02 SAAB FAIRCHILD: Amendment 39-5511. Applies to Model SF-340A series airplanes, serial numbers 03 through 044, certificated in any category. Compliance is required as indicated below, unless previously accomplished. To prevent partial loss of control as a result of an inoperative tail deicing system, accomplish the following: A. Within the next 90 days after the effective date of this AD, install a tail deicer valve heater blanket and its associated equipment in accordance with SAAB Fairchild Service Bulletin SF340-30-015, Revision 1, dated December 13, 1985. B. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time, which provides an acceptable level of safety, may be used when approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. C. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base for the accomplishment of the modification required by this AD. All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service document from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to SAAB Aircraft, Product Support AB, S-58188, Linkoping, Sweden. This document may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington. This amendment becomes effective February 12, 1987. FOOTER:
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