AD 99-27-08

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

AD Number
99-27-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
99-NM-200-AD
FR Citation
Federal Register: January 04, 2000

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

The backing out of screws securing the solenoid bracket within the flight idle stop assembly could result in malfunction of the automatic flight idle stop mechanism and the override function, preventing the power levers from being moved aft of flight idle.

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Required Actions

Inspect the control quadrant for loose screws repetitively. Replace the control quadrant with a modified part to terminate repetitive inspections. If loose screws are found, replace the quadrant before further flight.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight if loose screws are found.

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Affected Aircraft

Saab Model SAAB SF340A (serials 004-159) and SAAB 340B (serials 160-459).

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