AD 92-03-09
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems | SAAB 340B | Airworthiness Directives; SAAB-SCANIA Model SF-340A and 340B Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems | 340A (SAAB SF340A) | Airworthiness Directives; SAAB-SCANIA Model SF-340A and 340B Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fire during the refueling process due to lighting in the refuel/defuel panel lights.
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Required Actions
Disconnect the lighting to the refuel/defuel panel lights by removing the panel assembly, loosening screws, removing the wire QA636-20, capping and stowing the wire, placarding the panel as 'Lights inop', and reinstalling and testing the panel as per AMM 28-21-05.
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Compliance Time
Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Model SF-340A and 340B series airplanes, certificated in any category.
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Federal Register Abstract
Refuel/Defuel Panel Lights
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AD Final Rules - DRS_92-03-09.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 92-03-09 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 91-NM-159-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; SAAB-SCANIA Model SF-340A and 340B Series Airplanes Subject: Refuel/Defuel Panel Lights Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/18/1992 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Aerosystems Model: SAAB 340B | 340A (SAAB SF340A) Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 92-03-09 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 91-NM-159-AD AMENDMENT: 39-8164 AD NUMBER: 92-03-09 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; SAAB-SCANIA Model SF-340A and 340B Series Airplanes ACTION: Final rule SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 18, 1992. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 92-03-09 SAAB-SCANIA: Amendment 39-8164. Docket 91-NM-159-AD. Applicability: Model SF-340A and 340B series airplanes, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent a fire during the refueling process, accomplish the following: (a) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, disconnect the lighting to the refuel/defuel panel lights as follows: (1) Remove the refuel/defuel panel assembly, P/N 7239160-502, -503, or -504, as applicable, in accordance with the Airplane Maintenance Manual (AMM) 28-21-05. (2) With the refuel/defuel panel removed, loosen the four screws securing the lighting panel to the front, and remove the rear cover. (3) Locate the lighting panel Jack 30 QA under the rear cover, and remove the screw securing the wire QA636-20. Remove the wire from Jack 30 QA, and reinstall the screw. (4) Cap and stow wire QA636-20, and reassemble the refuel/defuel panel. (5) Placard the lighting panel with "Lights inop." (6) Reinstall and test the refuel/defuel panel in accordance with AMM 28-21-05. (b) An alternative method 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, Transport Airplane Directorate. NOTE: The request should be forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may 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 the airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished. (d) This amendment (39-8164, AD 92-03-09) becomes effective on March 18, 1992. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_92-03-09.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 92-03-09 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 91-NM-159-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; SAAB-SCANIA Model SF-340A and 340B Series Airplanes Subject: Refuel/Defuel Panel Lights Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/18/1992 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: 92-03-09 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 91-NM-159-AD AMENDMENT: 39-8164 AD NUMBER: 92-03-09 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; SAAB-SCANIA Model SF-340A and 340B Series Airplanes ACTION: Final rule SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 18, 1992. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 92-03-09 SAAB-SCANIA: Amendment 39-8164. Docket 91-NM-159-AD. Applicability: Model SF-340A and 340B series airplanes, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent a fire during the refueling process, accomplish the following: (a) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, disconnect the lighting to the refuel/defuel panel lights as follows: (1) Remove the refuel/defuel panel assembly, P/N 7239160-502, -503, or -504, as applicable, in accordance with the Airplane Maintenance Manual (AMM) 28-21-05. (2) With the refuel/defuel panel removed, loosen the four screws securing the lighting panel to the front, and remove the rear cover. (3) Locate the lighting panel Jack 30 QA under the rear cover, and remove the screw securing the wire QA636-20. Remove the wire from Jack 30 QA, and reinstall the screw. (4) Cap and stow wire QA636-20, and reassemble the refuel/defuel panel. (5) Placard the lighting panel with "Lights inop." (6) Reinstall and test the refuel/defuel panel in accordance with AMM 28-21-05. (b) An alternative method 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, Transport Airplane Directorate. NOTE: The request should be forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may 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 the airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished. (d) This amendment (39-8164, AD 92-03-09) becomes effective on March 18, 1992. FOOTER:
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