AD 92-06-02
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
Impeded passenger evacuation during an emergency egress due to potential failure of main passenger door handle mechanism spring pins and improper spring pin hole tolerances.
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Required Actions
Within 600 landings after the effective date, inspect spring pin holes for proper tolerance, repair if undersize or oversize before further flight, replace two spring pins with new ones, install additional locking bolts per SAAB Service Bulletin 340-52-014. Alternative methods may be approved by the FAA.
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Compliance Time
Within 600 landings after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
SAAB-SCANIA Model SF-340A (Serial Numbers 004 through 159) and SAAB 340B (Serial Numbers 160 through 259)
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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