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AD 2004-07-23 Airworthiness Directives; Saab Model SAAB SF340A and SAAB 340B Series Airplanes

2004-05-11
2004-04-06
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Models named: SAAB SF340A series, SAAB 340B series. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

Applicability*9

Model SAAB SF340A series airplanes with serial numbers 004 through 159 inclusive, and Model SAAB 340B series airplanes with serial numbers 160 through 459 inclusive; certificated in any category.

Compliance

Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent possible collapse of a main landing gear upon landing and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane, accomplish the following: Replacements (a) Within the compliance times listed in Table 1 of this AD, perform the actions specified in paragraphs (a)(1) and (a)(2) of this AD per the Accomplishment Instructions of Saab Service Bulletin 340-32-130, dated April 28, 2003; including Attachments 1 and 2, Revision 1, dated April 2003; and Attachments 3 and 4, dated April 2003. Table 1—Compliance Times Within— If— 6 months after the effective date of this AD Saab Service Bulletin 340-32-126, dated December 18, 2002, has been performed. 3 months after the effective date of this AD Saab Service Bulletin 340-32-126, dated December 18, 2002, has not been performed. (1) Replace the assistor springs of the main landing gear with new assistor springs, per Part 1 of the service bulletin. (2) Replace the bearings of the main landing gear with new bearings, per Part 2 of the service bulletin. Parts Installation (b) As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install an assistor spring, part number AIR125132 or AIR131330, on any airplane. Alternative Methods of Compliance (c) In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, is authorized to approve alternative methods of compliance for this AD. Incorporation by Reference (d) The replacements shall be done in accordance with Saab Service Bulletin 340-32-130, dated April 28, 2003; including Attachments 1 and 2, Revision 1, dated April 2003; and Attachments 3 and 4, dated April 2003. This document contains the following effective pages:   Revision level page number Date shown on page Shown on page 1-6 Original April 28, 2003 Attachment 1 1-3 1 April 2003 Attachment 2 1-3 1 April 2003 Attachment 3 1-3 Original April 2003 Attachment 4 1-3 Original April 2003 This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Copies may be obtained from Saab Aircraft AB, SAAB Aircraft Product Support, S-581.88, Linköping, Sweden. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC. Note 1: The subject of this AD is addressed in Swedish airworthiness directive No 1-191, dated April 28, 2003. Effective Date (e) This amendment becomes effective on May 11, 2004. Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 26, 2004. Kalene C. Yanamura, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 04-7472 Filed 4-5-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

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