AD 93-15-12
final rule
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems | SAAB 340B | Airworthiness Directives; SAAB-SCANIA Model SF340A and SAAB 340B Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems | 340A (SAAB SF340A) | Airworthiness Directives; SAAB-SCANIA Model SF340A and SAAB 340B Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracking of MLG and NLG components could result in loss of landing gear operation.
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Required Actions
Replace MLG and NLG components identified in SAAB Service Bulletin SAAB 340-32-066 prior to specified fatigue life landings or within 60 days after the effective dates of prior ADs, whichever is later. Thereafter, replace components at intervals not exceeding the listed fatigue life landings.
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Compliance Time
Prior to the accumulation of the number of landings listed in the 'Fatigue Life Flights' column or within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
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Affected Aircraft
SAAB-SCANIA Model SF340A series airplanes, serial numbers 004 through 159; and SAAB 340B series airplanes, serial numbers 160 and subsequent.
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Federal Register Abstract
NLG and MLG Components
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AD Final Rules - DRS_93-15-12.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 93-15-12 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 93-NM-16-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; SAAB-SCANIA Model SF340A and SAAB 340B Series Airplanes Subject: NLG and MLG Components Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/17/1993 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Aerosystems Model: SAAB 340B | 340A (SAAB SF340A) Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 93-15-12 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 93-NM-16-AD AMENDMENT: 39-8657 AD NUMBER: 93-15-12 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; SAAB-SCANIA Model SF340A and SAAB 340B Series Airplanes ACTION: Final rule SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 17, 1993. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 93-15-12 SAAB-SCANIA: Amendment 39-8657. Docket 93-NM-16-AD. Supersedes AD 92-03-08, Amendment 39-8163, which superseded AD 91-07-02, Amendment 39-6932. Applicability: Model SF340A series airplanes, serial numbers 004 through 159, inclusive; and SAAB 340B series airplanes, serial numbers 160 and subsequent; certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To ensure proper operation of the main landing gear (MLG) and the nose landing gear (NLG), accomplish the following: (a) Remove the MLG and NLG components identified in the attachments (listed below) to SAAB Service Bulletin SAAB 340-32-066, Revision 1, dated October 17, 1990, and replace them with serviceable components prior to the accumulation of the number of landings listed in the "Fatigue Life Flights" column of the applicable "Life Limited Parts List," or within 60 days after April 15, 1991 (the effective date of AD 91-07-02, Amendment 39-6932), whichever occurs later. Thereafter, replace these components with serviceable components at intervals not to exceed the number of landings listed in the "Fatigue Life Flights" column of the applicable "Life Limited Parts List. " SAAB SERVICE BULLETIN SAAB 340-32-066 ATTACHMENTS AP PRECISION HYDRAULICS SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER DATE ISSUED ATTACHMENT NUMBER AIR83530-32-07 January 1990 1 AIR83570-32-04 January 1990 2 AIR83572-32-01 January 1990 3 AIR84306-32-07 January 1990 4 AIR84350-32-01 January 1990 5 AIR83022-32-18 REV 1 August 1990 6 (b) Remove the MLG and NLG components identified in the attachments (listed below) to SAAB Service Bulletin SAAB 340-32-066, Revision 1, dated October 17, 1990, and replace them with serviceable components prior to the accumulation of the number of landings listed in the "Fatigue Life Flights" column of the applicable "Life Limited Parts List," or within 60 days after March 16, 1992 (the effective date of AD 92-03-08, Amendment 39-8163), whichever occurs later. Thereafter, replace these components with serviceable components at intervals not to exceed the number of landings listed in the "Fatigue Life Flights" column of the applicable "Life Limited Parts List. " SAAB SERVICE BULLETIN SAAB 340-32-066 ATTACHMENTS AP PRECISION HYDRAULICS SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER DATE ISSUED ATTACHMENT NUMBER AIR83064-32-02 January 1990 7 AIR84310-32-07 January 1990 8 (c) Remove the MLG and NLG components identified in the attachments (listed below) to SAAB Service Bulletin SAAB 340-32-066, Revision 2, dated June 12, 1992, and replace them with serviceable components prior to the accumulation of the number of landings listed in the "Fatigue Life Flights" column of the applicable "Life Limited Parts List," or within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. Thereafter, replace these components with serviceable components at intervals not to exceed the number of landings listed in the "Fatigue Life Flights" column of the applicable "Life Limited Parts List. " SAAB SERVICE BULLETIN SAAB 340-32-066 ATTACHMENTS AP PRECISION HYDRAULICS SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER DATE ISSUED ATTACHMENT NUMBER AIR83530-32-07 REV 1 January 1992 1 AIR83570-32-04 REV 1 January 1992 2 AIR83572-32-01 REV 1 January 1992 3 AIR84306-32-07 REV 1 January 1992 4 AIR84350-32-01 REV 1 January 1992 5 AIR83022-32-18 REV 2 January 1992 6 AIR83064-32-02 REV 1 January 1992 7 AIR84310-32-07 REV 1 January 1992 8 AIR83608-32-01 January 1992 9 (d) 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, ANM-113. NOTE: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Standardization Branch, ANM-113. (e) 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. (f) The modifications shall be done in accordance with SAAB Service Bulletin SAAB 340-32-066, Revision 2, dated June 12, 1992, and SAAB Service Bulletin SAAB 340-32-066, Revision 1, dated October 17, 1990. Revision 2 of SAAB Service Bulletin SAAB 340-32-066 contains the following list of effective pages: Page Number Revision Level Shown on Page Date Shown on Page Title Page, 1 2 June 12, 1992 ATTACHMENT 1 1 1 January 1992 2-3 Original January 1990 ATTACHMENT 2 1-2 1 January 1992 ATTACHMENT 3 1 1 January 1992 2 Original June 1990 ATTACHMENT 4 1-2 1 January 1992 ATTACHMENT 5 1-2 1 January 1992 ATTACHMENT 6 1, 3 2 January 1992 2, 4 Original January 1990 ATTACHMENT 7 1, 3 1 January 1992 2 Original January 1990 ATTACHMENT 8 1 1 January 1992 2-3 Original January 1990 ATTACHMENT 9 1-2 Original January 1992 The incorporation by reference of SAAB Service Bulletin SAAB 340-32-066, Revision 2, dated June 12, 1992, is approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Part 51. The incorporation by reference of SAAB Service Bulletin SAAB 340-32-066, Revision 1, dated October 17, 1990, was approved previously 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 5376, February 14, 1992). Copies may be obtained from SAAB-SCANIA AB, SAAB Aircraft 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, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC. (g) This amendment becomes effective on September 17, 1993. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_93-15-12.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 93-15-12 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 93-NM-16-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; SAAB-SCANIA Model SF340A and SAAB 340B Series Airplanes Subject: NLG and MLG Components Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/17/1993 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: 93-15-12 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 93-NM-16-AD AMENDMENT: 39-8657 AD NUMBER: 93-15-12 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; SAAB-SCANIA Model SF340A and SAAB 340B Series Airplanes ACTION: Final rule SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 17, 1993. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 93-15-12 SAAB-SCANIA: Amendment 39-8657. Docket 93-NM-16-AD. Supersedes AD 92-03-08, Amendment 39-8163, which superseded AD 91-07-02, Amendment 39-6932. Applicability: Model SF340A series airplanes, serial numbers 004 through 159, inclusive; and SAAB 340B series airplanes, serial numbers 160 and subsequent; certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To ensure proper operation of the main landing gear (MLG) and the nose landing gear (NLG), accomplish the following: (a) Remove the MLG and NLG components identified in the attachments (listed below) to SAAB Service Bulletin SAAB 340-32-066, Revision 1, dated October 17, 1990, and replace them with serviceable components prior to the accumulation of the number of landings listed in the "Fatigue Life Flights" column of the applicable "Life Limited Parts List," or within 60 days after April 15, 1991 (the effective date of AD 91-07-02, Amendment 39-6932), whichever occurs later. Thereafter, replace these components with serviceable components at intervals not to exceed the number of landings listed in the "Fatigue Life Flights" column of the applicable "Life Limited Parts List. " SAAB SERVICE BULLETIN SAAB 340-32-066 ATTACHMENTS AP PRECISION HYDRAULICS SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER DATE ISSUED ATTACHMENT NUMBER AIR83530-32-07 January 1990 1 AIR83570-32-04 January 1990 2 AIR83572-32-01 January 1990 3 AIR84306-32-07 January 1990 4 AIR84350-32-01 January 1990 5 AIR83022-32-18 REV 1 August 1990 6 (b) Remove the MLG and NLG components identified in the attachments (listed below) to SAAB Service Bulletin SAAB 340-32-066, Revision 1, dated October 17, 1990, and replace them with serviceable components prior to the accumulation of the number of landings listed in the "Fatigue Life Flights" column of the applicable "Life Limited Parts List," or within 60 days after March 16, 1992 (the effective date of AD 92-03-08, Amendment 39-8163), whichever occurs later. Thereafter, replace these components with serviceable components at intervals not to exceed the number of landings listed in the "Fatigue Life Flights" column of the applicable "Life Limited Parts List. " SAAB SERVICE BULLETIN SAAB 340-32-066 ATTACHMENTS AP PRECISION HYDRAULICS SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER DATE ISSUED ATTACHMENT NUMBER AIR83064-32-02 January 1990 7 AIR84310-32-07 January 1990 8 (c) Remove the MLG and NLG components identified in the attachments (listed below) to SAAB Service Bulletin SAAB 340-32-066, Revision 2, dated June 12, 1992, and replace them with serviceable components prior to the accumulation of the number of landings listed in the "Fatigue Life Flights" column of the applicable "Life Limited Parts List," or within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. Thereafter, replace these components with serviceable components at intervals not to exceed the number of landings listed in the "Fatigue Life Flights" column of the applicable "Life Limited Parts List. " SAAB SERVICE BULLETIN SAAB 340-32-066 ATTACHMENTS AP PRECISION HYDRAULICS SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER DATE ISSUED ATTACHMENT NUMBER AIR83530-32-07 REV 1 January 1992 1 AIR83570-32-04 REV 1 January 1992 2 AIR83572-32-01 REV 1 January 1992 3 AIR84306-32-07 REV 1 January 1992 4 AIR84350-32-01 REV 1 January 1992 5 AIR83022-32-18 REV 2 January 1992 6 AIR83064-32-02 REV 1 January 1992 7 AIR84310-32-07 REV 1 January 1992 8 AIR83608-32-01 January 1992 9 (d) 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, ANM-113. NOTE: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Standardization Branch, ANM-113. (e) 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. (f) The modifications shall be done in accordance with SAAB Service Bulletin SAAB 340-32-066, Revision 2, dated June 12, 1992, and SAAB Service Bulletin SAAB 340-32-066, Revision 1, dated October 17, 1990. Revision 2 of SAAB Service Bulletin SAAB 340-32-066 contains the following list of effective pages: Page Number Revision Level Shown on Page Date Shown on Page Title Page, 1 2 June 12, 1992 ATTACHMENT 1 1 1 January 1992 2-3 Original January 1990 ATTACHMENT 2 1-2 1 January 1992 ATTACHMENT 3 1 1 January 1992 2 Original June 1990 ATTACHMENT 4 1-2 1 January 1992 ATTACHMENT 5 1-2 1 January 1992 ATTACHMENT 6 1, 3 2 January 1992 2, 4 Original January 1990 ATTACHMENT 7 1, 3 1 January 1992 2 Original January 1990 ATTACHMENT 8 1 1 January 1992 2-3 Original January 1990 ATTACHMENT 9 1-2 Original January 1992 The incorporation by reference of SAAB Service Bulletin SAAB 340-32-066, Revision 2, dated June 12, 1992, is approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Part 51. The incorporation by reference of SAAB Service Bulletin SAAB 340-32-066, Revision 1, dated October 17, 1990, was approved previously 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 5376, February 14, 1992). Copies may be obtained from SAAB-SCANIA AB, SAAB Aircraft 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, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC. (g) This amendment becomes effective on September 17, 1993. FOOTER:
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