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2019-23-08

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Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: deteriorated capacity of the fuel probes, which could lead to incorrect fuel reading, possibly resulting in fuel starvation and uncommanded engine in-flight shutdown, and consequent reduced control...

Effective: Jan 7, 2020 Category: engine Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Airplanes

2019-21-04

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Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: loose and irregular fasteners at the forward end of the nacelle upper longeron, where the bulkhead frame and struts are attached to the engine mounting structure (EMS), which could cause developmen...

Effective: Dec 11, 2019 Category: engine Compliance: Within 3,000 flight hours or 24 months, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Airplanes

2019-19-04

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Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: cracks in the o-ring groove of magnetic fuel level indicators, which, if not detected and corrected, could result in a severe fuel leak and consequent risk of fuel starvation.

Effective: Oct 31, 2019 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 3,000 flight hours or 24 months, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft fuel pump, filter, valve, and lines
Problem area Fuel system

2019-10-02

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Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: The pitch trim switches did not disconnect the autopilot, resulting in loss of control of the airplane.

Effective: Aug 15, 2019 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Airplanes

2019-03-19

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Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Deteriorated capacity of the fuel probes, which could lead to incorrect fuel reading, possibly resulting in fuel starvation and uncommanded engine in-flight shutdown, and consequent reduced control...

Effective: Apr 2, 2019 Category: engine Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Airplanes

2018-25-10 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: A manufacturing defect on certain aileron bellcrank support brackets resulted in insufficient material thickness of the affected lug attaching the support bracket to the rear spar of the wing.

Effective: Jan 14, 2019 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 50 flight hours

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

2018-18-17 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: ruptured horizontal stabilizer de-icing boots, which could lead to complete loss of the de-icing function within its associated zone and severe vibrations, possibly resulting in reduced control of ...

Effective: Oct 18, 2018 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Airplanes

2018-11-07 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: A manufacturing defect was identified on certain aileron bellcrank support brackets, installed on the outboard section of the left hand (LH) and right hand (RH) wing. The material thickness of the ...

Effective: Jun 13, 2018 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

2017-22-09

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Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Reports of natural stall events in icing conditions, without prior stall warnings.

Effective: Dec 11, 2017 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Airplanes

2017-21-05

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Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Failure to accomplish the new inspection tasks for the drag brace support fitting of the main landing gear (MLG) and corrosion prevention and control program (CPCP) related tasks could result in re...

Effective: Nov 27, 2017 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of this AD.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft landing gear and wheel assembly
Problem area Landing gear

2017-17-14

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Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Circuit breakers of unsuitable strength fail to protect the system from an overcurrent, leading to overheating of wires and possibly resulting in smoke or fire in the airplane.

Effective: Oct 2, 2017 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft electrical generator and wiring assembly
Problem area Electrical system

2016-25-17

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Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Ruptured in-line heater attachment causing water leakage at the inlet tubing for the in-line heater, which froze on the rudder control mechanism, resulting in rudder pedal restriction. Analysis ind...

Effective: Jan 25, 2017 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of this AD.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

2016-22-15

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Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Natural stall events during operation in icing conditions without prior stall warning, which could result in loss of control of the airplane.

Effective: Dec 9, 2016 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 12 months of the effective date of this AD.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Airplanes

2016-20-05

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Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Blind fasteners installed in EMS upper fittings (frame NS204.7 and upper longerons) do not meet the type design, which specifies Hi-Lok fasteners and two solid rivets (monel). This could cause crac...

Effective: Oct 13, 2016 Category: engine Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft turbine engine assembly
Problem area Engine

2016-17-14

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Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Type Certificate Previously Held by Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: During the paint removal process, the basic corrosion protection (anodizing and primer) coating was sanded down to bare metal on the aluminum skin panels, and the bare metal might not have been tre...

Effective: Oct 13, 2016 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Type Certificate Previously Held by Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Airplanes

2016-13-06 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Type Certificate Previously Held by Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Ruptured horizontal stabilizer de-icing boots, which can lead to complete loss of de-icing function, severe vibrations, and possible reduced control of the airplane.

Effective: Aug 1, 2016 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 400 flight hours after the effective date of the AD.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Type Certificate Previously Held by Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Airplanes

2016-12-05

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Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems)

Unsafe Condition: Water leakage at the inlet tubing of an in-line heater in the lower part of the forward fuselage can result in water spraying, leading to frozen components such as the rudder control mechanism and ...

Effective: Jul 20, 2016 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 12 months of the effective date (July 20, 2016)

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems)

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

2014-26-03

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Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Incorrect elevator position quoted in the aircraft maintenance manual and incorrect installation of the trunnion at the lower part of the control column.

Effective: Feb 9, 2015 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

2014-18-01

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Airworthiness Directives; Rockwell Collins, Inc. Transponders

Unsafe Condition: The TDR-94 and TDR-94D Mode S transponder internal software does not correctly implement the air/ground override function when the airplane type code strapping is set to any value other than (1) or...

Effective: Oct 14, 2014 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Rockwell Collins, Inc. Transponders

2014-15-04

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Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Water leakage at the inlet tubing of an in-line heater in the lower part of the forward fuselage can lead to water spraying, which may freeze on the rudder control mechanism and pitch control mecha...

Effective: Sep 9, 2014 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

2014-01-03 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Brushes wearing beyond their limits in the air conditioning motor, causing smoke, a burning odor, and possible fire in the flight deck and cabin.

Effective: Apr 3, 2014 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 30 days or 10 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Airplanes

2012-26-01

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Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Chafing on the bottom panel of the center cabin between fuselage station (STA) 562 and STA 622, caused by certain Hi Lok fasteners installed as a repair during production, which could affect the st...

Effective: Feb 13, 2013 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Airplanes

2012-24-06

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Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Reports of stall events during icing conditions where the natural stall warning (buffet) was not identified.

Effective: Jan 14, 2013 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 12 months of the effective date (January 14, 2013).

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Airplanes

2012-13-01

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Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Wear of the elevator pushrods has occurred on some airplanes after extended time in service, leading to degradation of the pushrod which causes backlash between the rod end threads.

Effective: Aug 2, 2012 Category: aircraft Compliance: Varies based on total flight hours accumulated as of the effective date of the AD: Within 6 month...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

2012-10-06

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Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Environmentally friendly de-icing agents used on certain electrical connectors and braids could cause corrosion damage, leading to arcing and, in combination with other factors, a fire and conseque...

Effective: Jun 25, 2012 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Airplanes