AD 98-06-23

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Airworthiness Directives; Saab Model SAAB 2000 Series Airplanes

AD Number
98-06-23
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
97-NM-289-AD
FR Citation
Federal Register: March 19, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 53)

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Unsealed openings in the APU firezone bulkhead could allow hazardous amounts of flame, fuel, and vapor to enter compartments outside the fire zone, resulting in an uncontrollable fire outside the APU firezone compartment.

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Required Actions

Apply sealant to the APU firezone bulkhead in accordance with Saab Service Bulletin 2000-53-024. Compliance may be adjusted with FAA approval via alternative methods.

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Compliance Time

Within 400 flight hours or 2 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.

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Affected Aircraft

Saab Model SAAB 2000 series airplanes, serial numbers -004 through -040 inclusive.

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