Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-16747 · Landing gear
Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Model SAAB 2000 Airplanes
This AD applies to all Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Model SAAB 2000 airplanes, 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:
You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done.
Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, do a detailed inspection for any loose top bolt and nut of the shock strut actuator mounting bracket of both the left-hand and right-hand main landing gear (MLG), in accordance with paragraph 2.B. of the Accomplishment Instructions of Saab Service Bulletin 2000-32-073, Revision 01, dated October 20, 2009.
If any loose bolt or nut is found during the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, before further flight, replace the bolt with a new bolt and accomplish paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD, in accordance with paragraph 2.C. of the Accomplishment Instructions of Saab Service Bulletin 2000-32-073, Revision 01, dated October 20, 2009.
(1) Do a detailed inspection of the bottom bolts for uniform or fretting corrosion. If any corrosion is found, before further flight, accomplish all applicable corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Saab Service Bulletin 2000-32-073, Revision 01, dated October 20, 2009.
(2) Do a detailed inspection for damage, cracks, and other signs of deterioration of the actuator mounting bracket and shock strut. If signs of damage, cracks, or other signs of deterioration are found on the actuator mounting bracket or the shock strut, before further flight, repair in accordance with a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) (or its delegated agent).
(i) Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished in accordance with paragraph (h) of this AD, install the correct number of washers for both the top and bottom bolts of the shock strut actuator mounting bracket of both MLG, in accordance with paragraph 2.C. of the Accomplishment Instructions of Saab Service Bulletin 2000-32-073, Revision 01, dated October 20, 2009.
Actions accomplished before the effective date of this AD in accordance with Saab Service Bulletin 2000-32-073, dated June 26, 2009, are considered acceptable for compliance with the corresponding actions specified in 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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