AD 92-03-11 R1
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
Possible wire overload and resultant smoke and/or fire in the cabin due to lavatory circuit breaker, 1MG (1OA size).
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Required Actions
Replace the lavatory circuit breaker with 1MG (7.5A size), perform an operational test per SAAB-SCANIA Service Bulletin 340-25-181, and comply with the service bulletin for replacement.
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Compliance Time
Within 3 months after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Model SF-340A serial numbers 004 through 021, 023 through 028, 030 through 035, 037 through 049, and 051 through 159; Model SAAB 340B serial numbers 160 through 169, and 171 through 219, equipped with a forward or aft lavatory.
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Federal Register Abstract
Lavatory Circuit Breaker
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AD Final Rules - DRS_92-03-11_R.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 92-03-11 R1 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 92-NM-73-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; SAAB-SCANIA Model SF-340A and SAAB 340B Series Airplanes Subject: Lavatory Circuit Breaker Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/06/1992 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Aerosystems Model: SAAB 340B | 340A (SAAB SF340A) Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 92-03-11 R1 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 92-NM-73-AD AMENDMENT: 39-8248 AD NUMBER: 92-03-11 R1 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; SAAB-SCANIA Model SF-340A and SAAB 340B Series Airplanes ACTION: Final rule SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 6, 1992. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 92-03-11 R1 SAAB-SCANIA: Amendment 39-8248. Docket No. 92-NM-73-AD. Revises AD 92-03- 11, Amendment 39-8166. Applicability: Model SF-340A series airplanes, serial numbers 004 through 021, 023 through 028, 030 through 035, 037 through 049, and 051 through 159; and Model SAAB 340B, serial numbers 160 through 169, and 171 through 219; equipped with a forward or aft lavatory; certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent a possible wire overload and resultant smoke and/or fire in the cabin, accomplish the following: (a) Within 3 months after the effective date of this AD, replace the lavatory circuit breaker, 1MG (1OA size), with circuit breaker, 1MG (7.5A size), and perform an operational test, in accordance with SAAB-SCANIA Service Bulletin 340-25-181, dated March 7, 1991. (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. The request shall 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) The replacement shall be done in accordance with SAAB-SCANIA Service Bulletin 25- 181, dated March 7, 1991. This incorporation by reference was previously approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Part 51 as of March 16, 1992 (57 FR 4847, February 10, 1992). Copies may be obtained from SAAB-SCANIA AB, Product Support, S-581.88, Link”ping, Sweden. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 1100 L Street NW., Room 8401, Washington, DC. (e) This amendment becomes effective on May 6, 1992. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_92-03-11_R.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 92-03-11 R1 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 92-NM-73-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; SAAB-SCANIA Model SF-340A and SAAB 340B Series Airplanes Subject: Lavatory Circuit Breaker Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/06/1992 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: 92-03-11 R1 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 92-NM-73-AD AMENDMENT: 39-8248 AD NUMBER: 92-03-11 R1 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; SAAB-SCANIA Model SF-340A and SAAB 340B Series Airplanes ACTION: Final rule SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 6, 1992. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 92-03-11 R1 SAAB-SCANIA: Amendment 39-8248. Docket No. 92-NM-73-AD. Revises AD 92-03- 11, Amendment 39-8166. Applicability: Model SF-340A series airplanes, serial numbers 004 through 021, 023 through 028, 030 through 035, 037 through 049, and 051 through 159; and Model SAAB 340B, serial numbers 160 through 169, and 171 through 219; equipped with a forward or aft lavatory; certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent a possible wire overload and resultant smoke and/or fire in the cabin, accomplish the following: (a) Within 3 months after the effective date of this AD, replace the lavatory circuit breaker, 1MG (1OA size), with circuit breaker, 1MG (7.5A size), and perform an operational test, in accordance with SAAB-SCANIA Service Bulletin 340-25-181, dated March 7, 1991. (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. The request shall 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) The replacement shall be done in accordance with SAAB-SCANIA Service Bulletin 25- 181, dated March 7, 1991. This incorporation by reference was previously approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Part 51 as of March 16, 1992 (57 FR 4847, February 10, 1992). Copies may be obtained from SAAB-SCANIA AB, Product Support, S-581.88, Link”ping, Sweden. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 1100 L Street NW., Room 8401, Washington, DC. (e) This amendment becomes effective on May 6, 1992. FOOTER:
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