AD 92-16-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems | SAAB 340B | Airworthiness Directives; SAAB-SCANIA Model SAAB 340B Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Accumulation of ice on the stabilizer de-icer boot system leading to reduced controllability and stall margins.
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Required Actions
Modify the stabilizer de-icer boot system in accordance with SAAB-SCANIA Service Bulletin 340-30-039 within 60 days after the effective date of this AD. Operators may request alternative methods of compliance approved by the FAA.
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Compliance Time
Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Model SAAB 340B series airplanes; serial numbers 240 through 299, inclusive; certificated in any category.
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Federal Register Abstract
Stabilizer De-Icer Boot System
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AD Final Rules - DRS_92-16-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 92-16-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 92-NM-54-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; SAAB-SCANIA Model SAAB 340B Series Airplanes Subject: Stabilizer De-Icer Boot System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/08/1992 Make: Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Model: SAAB 340B Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 92-16-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 92-NM-54-AD AMENDMENT: 39-8314 AD NUMBER: 92-16-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; SAAB-SCANIA Model SAAB 340B Series Airplanes ACTION: Final rule SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 8, 1992. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 92-16-05 SAAB-SCANIA: Amendment 39-8314. Docket No. 92-NM-54-AD. Applicability: Model SAAB 340B series airplanes; serial numbers 240 through 299, inclusive; airplanes, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent the accumulation of ice and subsequent reduced controllability of the airplane and stall margins, accomplish the following: (a) Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, modify the stabilizer de-icer boot system in accordance with SAAB-SCANIA Service Bulletin 340-30-039, dated December 16, 1991. (b) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used if approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate. Operators shall submit their requests through an appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Standardization Branch. NOTE: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Standardization Branch. (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 modification shall be done in accordance with SAAB-SCANIA Service Bulletin 340-30-039, dated December 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 September 8, 1992. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_92-16-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 92-16-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 92-NM-54-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; SAAB-SCANIA Model SAAB 340B Series Airplanes Subject: Stabilizer De-Icer Boot System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/08/1992 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: 92-16-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 92-NM-54-AD AMENDMENT: 39-8314 AD NUMBER: 92-16-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; SAAB-SCANIA Model SAAB 340B Series Airplanes ACTION: Final rule SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 8, 1992. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 92-16-05 SAAB-SCANIA: Amendment 39-8314. Docket No. 92-NM-54-AD. Applicability: Model SAAB 340B series airplanes; serial numbers 240 through 299, inclusive; airplanes, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent the accumulation of ice and subsequent reduced controllability of the airplane and stall margins, accomplish the following: (a) Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, modify the stabilizer de-icer boot system in accordance with SAAB-SCANIA Service Bulletin 340-30-039, dated December 16, 1991. (b) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used if approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate. Operators shall submit their requests through an appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Standardization Branch. NOTE: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Standardization Branch. (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 modification shall be done in accordance with SAAB-SCANIA Service Bulletin 340-30-039, dated December 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 September 8, 1992. FOOTER:
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