AD 98-16-22

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Saab Model SAAB 2000 Series Airplanes

AD Number
98-16-22
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
98-NM-151-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

Cracking of the rear pressure bulkhead could result in sudden loss of cabin pressure and inability to withstand fail-safe loads.

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Required Actions

Perform a one-time visual inspection for cracking on the rear pressure bulkhead within 4,000 flight cycles after the effective date. If no crack is detected, install a reinforcement angle prior to further flight. If cracks are detected, repair in accordance with approved methods.

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Compliance Time

Within 4,000 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

Saab Model SAAB 2000 series airplanes, manufacturer serial numbers 004 through 050 inclusive, 052, 053, and 054; certificated in any category.

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