Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-16058 · Engine oil
Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Model SAAB 2000 Airplanes
This AD applies to Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Model SAAB 2000 airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers 004 through 063 inclusive.
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 12 months after the effective date of this AD: Inspect the affected nipple assembly part number (P/N) 9304000-303 and socket assembly P/N 9304000-305 for signs of damage, wear, and leaking of the nipple and socket, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Saab Service Bulletin 2000-79-006, Revision 01, dated October 15, 2007. Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 4,000 flight hours.
(2) If any wear is found during any inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD that is beyond the limits specified in Saab Service Bulletin 2000-79-006, Revision 01, dated October 15, 2007, prior to further flight, replace the part with a new or serviceable unit having the same part number, in accordance with Saab Service Bulletin 2000-79-006, Revision 01, dated October 15, 2007.
(3) If any leak or damage is found during any inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, prior to further flight, replace the part with a new or serviceable unit having the same part number in accordance with step 2.C.(1)(a) 6 or step 2.C.(1)(a) 10, as applicable, of Saab Service Bulletin 2000-79-006, Revision 01, dated October 15, 2007.
(4) Replacement of parts does not constitute terminating action for the inspection requirements 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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