AD 92-03-11 R1

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; SAAB-SCANIA Model SF-340A and SAAB 340B Series Airplanes

AD Number
92-03-11 R1
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
92-NM-73-AD
FR Citation
This information is not available.
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Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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 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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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.

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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.

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AD Number:
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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.

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