AD 92-03-10
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems | SAAB 340B | Airworthiness Directives; SAAB-SCANIA Model SAAB 340B Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Reduced structural integrity of the wings due to foreign objects blocking or restricting fuel flow between outer and inner fuel tanks.
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Required Actions
Within 250 hours time-in-service after the effective date, perform a visual inspection of inner-wing fuel tanks for foreign objects per SAAB Service Bulletin 340-28-013. If foreign objects are found, remove them before further flight, submit a report to SAAB Aircraft Product Support, and perform additional approved inspections.
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Compliance Time
Within 250 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Model SAAB 340B series airplanes, Serial Numbers 160 through 226, certificated in any category.
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Federal Register Abstract
Inner-Wing Fuel Tanks
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AD Final Rules - DRS_92-03-10.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 92-03-10 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 91-NM-139-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; SAAB-SCANIA Model SAAB 340B Series Airplanes Subject: Inner-Wing Fuel Tanks Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/16/1992 Make: Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Model: SAAB 340B Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 92-03-10 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 91-NM-139-AD AMENDMENT: 39-8165 AD NUMBER: 92-03-10 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; SAAB-SCANIA Model SAAB 340B Series Airplanes ACTION: Final rule SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 16, 1992. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 92-03-10 SAAB-SCANIA: Amendment 39-8165. Docket 91-NM-139-AD. Applicability: Model SAAB 340B series airplanes, Serial Numbers 160 through 226, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent reduced structural integrity of the wings, accomplish the following: (a) Within 250 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, perform a visual inspection of the inner-wing fuel tanks for foreign objects that could block or restrict the flow of fuel between the outer and inner fuel tanks, in accordance with SAAB Service Bulletin 340-28-013, dated March 14, 1991. (b) If foreign objects are found as a result of the inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD, prior to further flight, remove the foreign objects; submit a report of such findings to SAAB Aircraft Product Support, in accordance with SAAB Service Bulletin 340-28-013, dated March 14, 1991; and perform additional inspections in a manner approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate. Information collection requirements contained in this regulation have been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 (P.L. 96-511) and have been assigned OMB Control Number 2120-0056. (c) 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. (d) 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. (e) The inspection required by this AD shall be done in accordance with SAAB Service Bulletin 340-28-013, dated March 14, 1991. This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Part 51. Copies may be obtained from SAAB-Scania AB, Product Support, S-581.88, Linkoping, Sweden. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue S.W., Renton, Washington; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 1100 L Street N.W., Room 8401, Washington, D.C. (f) This amendment (39-8165, AD 92-03-10) becomes effective on March 16, 1992. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_92-03-10.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 92-03-10 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 91-NM-139-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; SAAB-SCANIA Model SAAB 340B Series Airplanes Subject: Inner-Wing Fuel Tanks Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/16/1992 Make: Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Model: SAAB 340B 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: 92-03-10 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 91-NM-139-AD AMENDMENT: 39-8165 AD NUMBER: 92-03-10 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; SAAB-SCANIA Model SAAB 340B Series Airplanes ACTION: Final rule SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 16, 1992. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 92-03-10 SAAB-SCANIA: Amendment 39-8165. Docket 91-NM-139-AD. Applicability: Model SAAB 340B series airplanes, Serial Numbers 160 through 226, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent reduced structural integrity of the wings, accomplish the following: (a) Within 250 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, perform a visual inspection of the inner-wing fuel tanks for foreign objects that could block or restrict the flow of fuel between the outer and inner fuel tanks, in accordance with SAAB Service Bulletin 340-28-013, dated March 14, 1991. (b) If foreign objects are found as a result of the inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD, prior to further flight, remove the foreign objects; submit a report of such findings to SAAB Aircraft Product Support, in accordance with SAAB Service Bulletin 340-28-013, dated March 14, 1991; and perform additional inspections in a manner approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate. Information collection requirements contained in this regulation have been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 (P.L. 96-511) and have been assigned OMB Control Number 2120-0056. (c) 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. (d) 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. (e) The inspection required by this AD shall be done in accordance with SAAB Service Bulletin 340-28-013, dated March 14, 1991. This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Part 51. Copies may be obtained from SAAB-Scania AB, Product Support, S-581.88, Linkoping, Sweden. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue S.W., Renton, Washington; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 1100 L Street N.W., Room 8401, Washington, D.C. (f) This amendment (39-8165, AD 92-03-10) becomes effective on March 16, 1992. FOOTER:
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