Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-17296 · Fuselage
Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Airplanes
This AD applies to Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Model SAAB 2000 airplanes, certificated in any category, all serial numbers.
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Model SAAB 2000 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of chafing on the bottom panel of the center cabin. This AD requires a general visual inspection to determine if certain fasteners are installed, and related investigative and corrective actions. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct any chafing on the bottom panel of the center cabin, which could affect the structural integrity of the affected wing-to-fuselage connection.
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 general visual inspection of the area between the upper part of the wing skin and the center bottom panel to determine if any Hi Lok fasteners are installed with the collar up, and do all applicable related investigative actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Saab Service Bulletin 2000-53-057, dated November 22, 2011.
If any chafing or damage is found during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD: 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).
Submit a report of the findings (both positive and negative) of the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD to Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Saab Service Bulletin 2000-53-057, dated November 22, 2011, at the applicable time specified in paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this AD. The report must include the inspection results, the airplane serial number, and the number of landings and flight hours on the airplane.
(1) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the inspection.
(2) If the inspection was done before the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the effective date of this AD.
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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