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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Federal Register Abstract
Door Handle Spring Pins
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AD Final Rules - DRS_92-06-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 92-06-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 91-NM-170-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; SAAB-SCANIA Model SF-340A and SAAB 340B Series Airplanes Subject: Door Handle Spring Pins Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/13/1992 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Aerosystems Model: SAAB 340B | 340A (SAAB SF340A) Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 92-06-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 91-NM-170-AD AMENDMENT: 39-8182 AD NUMBER: 92-06-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; SAAB-SCANIA Model SF-340A and SAAB 340B Series Airplanes ACTION: Final rule SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 13, 1992. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 92-06-02 SAAB-SCANIA: Amendment 39-8182. Docket 91-NM-170-AD. Applicability: Model SF-340A series airplanes, Serial Numbers 004 through 159; and SAAB 340B series airplanes, Serial Numbers 160 through 259; certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent impeded passenger evacuation during an emergency egress, accomplish the following: (a) Within 600 landings after the effective date of this AD, accomplish the following in accordance with SAAB Service Bulletin 340-52-014, dated April 16, 1991: (1) After removing the two main passenger door handle spring pins (roll pins), perform an inspection of the spring pin holes for proper hole tolerance. If the hole diameter is undersize or oversize, prior to further flight, repair in accordance with the service bulletin. (2) Replace the two spring pins on the main passenger door handle mechanism with new spring pins, and install additional locking bolts at the upper and lower door handles in accordance with the service bulletin. (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 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) The inspection, repair, and replacement shall be done in accordance with SAAB Service Bulletin 340-52-014, dated April 16, 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 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 April 13, 1992. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_92-06-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 92-06-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 91-NM-170-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; SAAB-SCANIA Model SF-340A and SAAB 340B Series Airplanes Subject: Door Handle Spring Pins Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/13/1992 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: 92-06-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 91-NM-170-AD AMENDMENT: 39-8182 AD NUMBER: 92-06-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; SAAB-SCANIA Model SF-340A and SAAB 340B Series Airplanes ACTION: Final rule SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 13, 1992. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 92-06-02 SAAB-SCANIA: Amendment 39-8182. Docket 91-NM-170-AD. Applicability: Model SF-340A series airplanes, Serial Numbers 004 through 159; and SAAB 340B series airplanes, Serial Numbers 160 through 259; certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent impeded passenger evacuation during an emergency egress, accomplish the following: (a) Within 600 landings after the effective date of this AD, accomplish the following in accordance with SAAB Service Bulletin 340-52-014, dated April 16, 1991: (1) After removing the two main passenger door handle spring pins (roll pins), perform an inspection of the spring pin holes for proper hole tolerance. If the hole diameter is undersize or oversize, prior to further flight, repair in accordance with the service bulletin. (2) Replace the two spring pins on the main passenger door handle mechanism with new spring pins, and install additional locking bolts at the upper and lower door handles in accordance with the service bulletin. (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 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) The inspection, repair, and replacement shall be done in accordance with SAAB Service Bulletin 340-52-014, dated April 16, 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 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 April 13, 1992. FOOTER:
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