AD Amdt-39-16046

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

AD Number
Amdt-39-16046
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2009-0910
FR Citation
74 FR 57405

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Failure modes associated with the Fuel Tank System that could lead to an unacceptable probability of ignition risk, as identified in the MCAI.

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Required Actions

Revise the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness to incorporate new limitations for fuel tank systems. Clarify the intended effect of the AD on spare and on-airplane fuel tank system components regarding maintenance manuals and instructions for continued airworthiness.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Model SAAB 340A (SAAB/SF340A) and SAAB 340B airplanes.

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