AD 90-05-10
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems | SAAB 340B | Airworthiness Directives; SAAB-SCANIA Model SF-340A and SAAB 340B Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems | 340A (SAAB SF340A) | Airworthiness Directives; SAAB-SCANIA Model SF-340A and SAAB 340B Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Loss of structural integrity of the powerplant installation due to improper installation of nuts/collars on the drag strut bolts, lower fittings, and attaching bolts.
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Required Actions
Within 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date, inspect the drag strut bolts, lower fittings, and attaching bolts to verify the type of nuts/collars installed. If MS21042L3 nuts are not installed, remove seven collars, inspect for defects, repair if necessary, and install MS21042L3 nuts with AN960KD10 or AN960KD10L washers. Compliance must be prior to further flight if non-compliant nuts are found.
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Compliance Time
Within 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished. Prior to further flight if non-compliant nuts are found.
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Affected Aircraft
SAAB-SCANIA Model SF-340A series airplanes, Serial Numbers 004 through 159; and SAAB 340B series airplanes, Serial Numbers 160 through 166.
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Federal Register Abstract
Strut Support Fittings
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AD Final Rules - DRS_90-05-10.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 90-05-10 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 90-NM-19-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; SAAB-SCANIA Model SF-340A and SAAB 340B Series Airplanes Subject: Strut Support Fittings Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/21/1990 Make: Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Model: SAAB 340B | 340A (SAAB SF340A) Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 90-05-10 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 90-NM-19-AD AMENDMENT: 39-6530 AD NUMBER: 90-05-10 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; SAAB-SCANIA Model SF-340A and SAAB 340B Series Airplanes ACTION: Final rule SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 21, 1990. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 90-05-10 SAAB-SCANIA: Amendment 39-6530. Docket No. 90-NM-19-AD. Applicability: Model SF-340A series airplanes, Serial Numbers 004 through 159; and SAAB 340B series airplanes, Serial Numbers 160 through 166; certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To prevent the loss of structural integrity of the powerplant installation, accomplish the following: A. Within 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, inspect the drag strut bolts, lower fittings, and attaching bolts to verify the type of nuts/collars installed, in accordance with SAAB Service Bulletin 340-54-026, dated December 1, 1989. 1. If the inboard and outboard lower drag strut support fittings have been installed with Hi-Lock pins and MS nuts, Part No. MS21042L3, no further action is required. 2. If the inboard and outboard lower drag strut support fittings have not been installed with MS21042L3 nuts, prior to further flight, accomplish the following: a. Remove the seven collars at the lower drag strut support fitting, in accordance with Figure 1 of the service bulletin. b. Perform a visual inspection for defects around the hole edges. If defects are found, repair prior to further flight, in a manner approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. c. Install MS21042L3 nuts, and AN960KD10 or AN960KD10L washers, in accordance with paragraph 2.B.(4) of the service bulletin. 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. NOTE: The request should be forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector (PMI), who will either concur or comment and then send it to the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113. C. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base in order to comply with the requirements of this AD. All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service information from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to SAAB-Scania, Product Support, S- 581.88, Linkoping, Sweden. This information may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, Transport Airplane Directorate, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or at the Standardization Branch, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington. This amendment (39-6530, AD 90-05-10) becomes effective on March 21, 1990. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_90-05-10.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 90-05-10 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 90-NM-19-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; SAAB-SCANIA Model SF-340A and SAAB 340B Series Airplanes Subject: Strut Support Fittings Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/21/1990 Make: Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Model: SAAB 340B | 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: 90-05-10 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 90-NM-19-AD AMENDMENT: 39-6530 AD NUMBER: 90-05-10 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; SAAB-SCANIA Model SF-340A and SAAB 340B Series Airplanes ACTION: Final rule SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 21, 1990. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 90-05-10 SAAB-SCANIA: Amendment 39-6530. Docket No. 90-NM-19-AD. Applicability: Model SF-340A series airplanes, Serial Numbers 004 through 159; and SAAB 340B series airplanes, Serial Numbers 160 through 166; certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To prevent the loss of structural integrity of the powerplant installation, accomplish the following: A. Within 50 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, inspect the drag strut bolts, lower fittings, and attaching bolts to verify the type of nuts/collars installed, in accordance with SAAB Service Bulletin 340-54-026, dated December 1, 1989. 1. If the inboard and outboard lower drag strut support fittings have been installed with Hi-Lock pins and MS nuts, Part No. MS21042L3, no further action is required. 2. If the inboard and outboard lower drag strut support fittings have not been installed with MS21042L3 nuts, prior to further flight, accomplish the following: a. Remove the seven collars at the lower drag strut support fitting, in accordance with Figure 1 of the service bulletin. b. Perform a visual inspection for defects around the hole edges. If defects are found, repair prior to further flight, in a manner approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. c. Install MS21042L3 nuts, and AN960KD10 or AN960KD10L washers, in accordance with paragraph 2.B.(4) of the service bulletin. 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. NOTE: The request should be forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector (PMI), who will either concur or comment and then send it to the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113. C. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base in order to comply with the requirements of this AD. All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service information from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to SAAB-Scania, Product Support, S- 581.88, Linkoping, Sweden. This information may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, Transport Airplane Directorate, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or at the Standardization Branch, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington. This amendment (39-6530, AD 90-05-10) becomes effective on March 21, 1990. FOOTER:
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