AD 98-22-02

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Airworthiness Directives; Saab Model SAAB 2000 Series Airplanes

AD Number
98-22-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
98-NM-191-AD
FR Citation
Federal Register: October 22, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 204)

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the outboard trunnion pin due to fatigue cracking, which could result in collapse of the main landing gear (MLG).

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Required Actions

Replace the outboard trunnion pin of the shock strut on the main landing gear (MLG) with a new and improved outboard trunnion pin in accordance with Saab Service Bulletin 2000-32-042, including Attachments 1 and 2. Do not install outboard trunnion pins with part numbers AIR132900 or AIR134608.

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Compliance Time

Prior to the accumulation of 8,200 total landings, or within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.

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Affected Aircraft

Saab Model SAAB 2000 series airplanes, serial numbers -002 through -050 inclusive, -052, and -053.

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