AD 94-18-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems | SAAB 340B | Airworthiness Directives; Saab Model SF340A and SAAB 340B Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems | 340A (SAAB SF340A) | Airworthiness Directives; Saab Model SF340A and SAAB 340B Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Loose main landing gear (MLG) retract actuator brackets on the MLG shock struts could interfere with the MLG shock strut trunnion support, resulting in inability of the MLG to extend or retract.
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Required Actions
Inspect MLG retract actuator bracket retaining bolts for corrosion, cracking, or damage; replace discrepant bolts. Install washers if nuts bottom threads. Perform visual and magnaflux inspections during MLG overhaul; replace scored, cracked, or out-of-tolerance bolts. Replace specific MLG and NLG bolts with new parts as specified in service bulletins.
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Compliance Time
Within 600 landings after the effective date or within 120 days after the effective date, whichever occurs earlier, and at the next MLG/NLG overhaul or within 12,000 landings after the effective date, whichever occurs earlier.
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Affected Aircraft
Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Model SF340A and SAAB 340B series airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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