Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-11501 · Saab Model SAAB 2000 Series Airplanes
Saab Model SAAB 2000 Series Airplanes
All Model SAAB 2000 series airplanes, certificated in any category.
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to all Saab Model SAAB 2000 series airplanes, that requires a one-time general visual inspection to verify the proper orientation of the aft exterior light; and corrective actions, if necessary. This amendment is prompted by issuance of mandatory continuing airworthiness information by a foreign civil airworthiness authority. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent improper illumination of the ground under the service door due to incorrect installation of the aft exterior light, which could result in injury to the passengers or crew members during an emergency evacuation.
Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously.
To prevent improper illumination of the ground under the service door due to incorrect installation of the aft exterior light, which could result in injury to the passengers or crew members during an emergency evacuation, accomplish the following:
(a) Within 4 months after the effective date of this AD, perform a one-time general visual inspection of the aft exterior light to verify proper orientation, in accordance with Saab Service Bulletin 2000-33-016, dated April 21, 1999.
(1) If the aft exterior light is correctly installed, as specified in the service bulletin, reinstall the lens in accordance with the service bulletin.
(2) If the aft exterior light is incorrectly installed, as specified in the service bulletin, prior to further flight, correct the orientation of the aft exterior light in accordance with the service bulletin.
Note 2: For the purposes of this AD, a general visual inspection is defined as: ``A visual examination of an interior or exterior area, installation, or assembly to detect obvious damage, failure, or irregularity. This level of inspection is made under normally available lighting conditions such as daylight, hangar lighting, flashlight, or drop-light, and may require removal or opening of access panels or doors. Stands, ladders, or platforms may be required to gain proximity to the area being checked.''
The aircraft, engines and makers this AD names, by the model designations in its text. A model listed here may still be outside the AD's serial ranges.
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