AD 98-07-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems | SAAB 2000 | Airworthiness Directives; Saab Model SAAB 2000 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Collapse of the main landing gear (MLG) due to fatigue cracking of the MLG trunnion fittings.
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Required Actions
Replace the main landing gear (MLG) trunnion fittings with reinforced trunnion fittings in accordance with Saab Service Bulletin 2000-57-010. Do not install any MLG trunnion fitting with part number 7357451-503 or -504. Submit requests for alternative methods of compliance through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector.
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Compliance Time
Prior to the accumulation of 12,000 total flight cycles, or within 100 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
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Affected Aircraft
Saab Model SAAB 2000 series airplanes with serial numbers -003 through -040 inclusive.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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