AD 95-21-19

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Airworthiness Directives; Saab Model SAAB 340B Airplanes

AD Number
95-21-19
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
95-NM-67-AD
FR Citation
Federal Register: October 18, 1995 (Volume 60, Number ??)

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems SAAB 340B Airworthiness Directives; Saab Model SAAB 340B Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracking of the beams located over the overwing emergency exits may cause cabin pressure leakage, consequent loss of cabin pressurization, and reduction of the load carrying capability of the associated structure.

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Required Actions

Perform a detailed visual and dye penetrant inspection to detect cracking of the beams over the left-hand and right-hand emergency overwing exits. If cracking is detected, replace the beam with a new one prior to further flight, in accordance with Saab Service Bulletin 340-53-047.

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Compliance Time

Prior to the accumulation of 4,000 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, or within 18 months of the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first

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Affected Aircraft

Saab Model SAAB 340B airplanes having serial numbers -324 through -341 inclusive, and serial number -347

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