AD 98-21-08

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Airworthiness Directives; Saab Model SAAB 2000 Series Airplanes

AD Number
98-21-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
98-NM-287-AD
FR Citation
Federal Register: October 02, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 191)

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Combined failure of the limitswitch and the feedback shaft in the nose wheel steering system (NWSS) servo unit could result in uncommanded nose wheel steering deflection and reduced controllability of the airplane on the ground during takeoff or landing.

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Required Actions

Perform a functional test of the NWSS limitswitch within 3 weeks after the effective date. If no malfunction is detected, repeat the test every 400 flight hours. If malfunction is detected, replace the limitswitch before further flight and repeat the test every 400 flight hours.

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Compliance Time

Within 3 weeks after the effective date of this AD. Subsequent tests must be done at intervals not to exceed 400 flight hours.

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Affected Aircraft

Saab Model SAAB 2000 series airplanes, serial numbers 004 through 063 inclusive.

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