AD 99-16-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems | SAAB 2000 | Airworthiness Directives; Saab Model SAAB 2000 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Excessive wear of the aileron control cables, cable guides, and cable pulleys located at the rear wing spars could result in broken aileron control cables and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Inspect left- and right-hand aileron control cables, cable guides, and cable pulleys per Saab Service Bulletin 2000-27-033, with initial inspections due within 200 flight hours after the effective date or at specified flight hour milestones, whichever is later. Repeat inspections every 500 flight hours. Replace components with new or serviceable parts per the same service bulletin, with initial replacements due within 200 flight hours after the effective date or at specified flight hour milestones, followed by subsequent replacements every 3,200 or 6,200 flight hours depending on modification status. Optional modification per Saab Service Bulletin 2000-27-037 terminates repetitive inspections.
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Compliance Time
Within 200 flight hours after September 7, 1999, or at specified flight hour milestones, whichever is later.
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Affected Aircraft
Saab Model SAAB 2000 series airplanes, serial numbers 004 through 064, excluding those with Modification 6093 installed.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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