AD 98-22-03

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Airworthiness Directives; Saab Model SAAB SF340A and SAAB 340B Series Airplanes

AD Number
98-22-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
98-NM-188-AD
FR Citation
Federal Register: October 22, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 204)

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems SAAB 340B Airworthiness Directives; Saab Model SAAB SF340A and SAAB 340B Series Airplanes
aircraft Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems 340A (SAAB SF340A) Airworthiness Directives; Saab Model SAAB SF340A and SAAB 340B Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

An incorrect brake combination configuration of the main landing gear (MLG) could result in reduced controllability of the airplane during take-off and landing.

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Required Actions

Perform a one-time visual inspection of the MLG brake assemblies to determine the brake configuration per Saab Service Bulletin 340-32-114. If the configuration is not permissible, reconfigure the brake assemblies prior to further flight.

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Compliance Time

Within 2 months after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

Saab Model SAAB SF340A (serial numbers -004 through -159) and SAAB 340B (serial numbers -160 through -439 inclusive) with SAAB Modification 2898 accomplished.

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