AD 98-16-20

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Airworthiness Directives; Saab Model SAAB 2000 Series Airplanes

AD Number
98-16-20
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
98-NM-213-AD
FR Citation
Federal Register: August 07, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 152)

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

The attachment nut that secures the borescope plug to the propeller gearbox may not be installed properly, leading to oil leakage from the propeller gearbox, which could increase oil temperature and result in engine shutdown.

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Required Actions

Perform a one-time visual inspection of the borescope plug in the right- and left-hand propeller gearboxes to ensure the attachment nut is installed. If not installed, install an attachment nut prior to further flight.

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Compliance Time

Within 3 days after the effective date of this AD, or prior to further flight if the nut is not installed.

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Affected Aircraft

Saab Model SAAB 2000 series airplanes, serial numbers -004 through -056 inclusive, on which Saab Service Bulletin 2000-30-015 or Statement 73PPS1634 has been accomplished.

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