AD 97-15-17

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Saab Model SAAB 2000 Series Airplanes

AD Number
97-15-17
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
96-NM-221-AD
FR Citation
Federal Register: July 28, 1997 (Volume 62, Number 144)

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems SAAB 2000 Airworthiness Directives; Saab Model SAAB 2000 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

The integrated hydraulic package (IHP) unit stopped functioning during flight because the fan on the AC electric motor came into contact with the housing of the motor due to inadequate clearance.

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Required Actions

Replace the Abex AC electric motor with a new modified version having an improved fan, following Saab Service Bulletin 2000-29-004 and its attachments. Do not install motors with part numbers 42103 or 4208901.

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Compliance Time

Within 4 months after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

Saab Model SAAB 2000 series airplanes, serial numbers -004 through -029 inclusive

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