AD Amdt-39-10048

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Saab Model SAAB 340B and Model SAAB 2000 Series Airplanes

AD Number
Amdt-39-10048
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. 96-NM-177-AD
FR Citation
62 FR 33542

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Saab SAAB 340B and Model SAAB 2000 Airworthiness Directives; Saab Model SAAB 340B and Model SAAB 2000 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Defective switches installed on certain fire handle panels during manufacture could prematurely fail and prevent proper operation of the engine fire protection system in the event of a fire.

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Required Actions

Conduct a one-time inspection to determine if certain switches are installed on the fire handle of the fire handle assembly. Replace the fire handle panel with a new one if necessary.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Saab Model SAAB 340B and Model SAAB 2000 series airplanes with certain fire handle panels installed during manufacture.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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