Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-15909 · Powerplant
Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Model 340A (SAAB/SF340A) and SAAB 340B Airplanes
This AD applies to Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Model 340A (SAAB/SF340A) airplanes, serial numbers (S/Ns) 004 through 159 inclusive, and Model SAAB 340B airplanes, S/Ns 160 through 459 inclusive; certificated in any category.
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:
Unless already done, do the following actions.
(1) Within 1,000 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, do a detailed inspection for cracking, deformation, or wear damage of the frame and closing angle on the forward engine cowl door, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Saab Service Bulletin 340-71-060, dated February 8, 2008.
(2) If any crack, deformation, or wear damage is found during the inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, before further flight, do all applicable corrective actions in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Saab Service Bulletin 340-71-060, dated February 8, 2008.
(3) Submit a report of the findings of the inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD to Saab at the address specified in Saab Service Bulletin 340-71-060, dated February 8, 2008. Submit the report at the applicable time specified in paragraph (f)(3)(i) or (f)(3)(ii) of this AD. The report must include the information specified in the “Inspection Result Formula” form in the service bulletin.
(i) If the inspection was done after the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the inspection.
(ii) If the inspection was accomplished before the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the effective date of this AD.
Note 1: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences.
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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