AD 2007-20-06 Airworthiness Directives; Saab Model SAAB 2000 Airplanes

Models named: SAAB 2000. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

This AD applies to Saab Model SAAB 2000 airplanes, certificated in any category, ranging from serial number -004 through -063, on which aileron, P/N (part number) 7357600-501/502, P/N 7357600-503/504, P/N 7357600-505/506, P/N 7357600-507/508, P/N 7357991-601/602, P/N 7357991-603/604, P/N 7357991-605/606, P/N 7357995-843/844, or P/N 7357995-927/928, is installed.

Within one month after the effective date of this AD, unless already done, do the following actions. (1) Identify ailerons that have been balanced after July 4, 2005. If balanced incorrectly, they must be rebalanced before further flight in accordance with Saab Service Bulletin 2000-57-040, dated February 23, 2006. (2) As of the effective date of this AD, the aileron balancing procedure contained in the CD/DVD “Issue Date: Apr 01/05” including the Saab SAAB 2000 SRM at Revision 21 and the CD/DVD “Issue Date: Oct 01/05” including SRM at Revision 22 may not be used. FAA AD Differences Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences. Other FAA AD Provisions (g) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Mike Borfitz, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone 227-2677; fax (425) 227-1149. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority (or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product is airworthy before it is returned to service. (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120-0056. Related Information (h) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency Emergency Airworthiness Directive 2006-0053-E, dated February 22, 2006, and Saab Service Bulletin 2000-57-040, dated February 23, 2006. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use Saab Service Bulletin 2000-57-040, dated February 23, 2006, including Attachment 1, dated April 1, 2006, to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this service information under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Saab Aircraft AB, SAAB Aircraft Product Support, S-581.88, Linköping, Sweden. (3) You may review copies at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on September 21, 2007. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E7-19199 Filed 10-2-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Within one month after the effective date of this AD, unless already done, do the following actions. (1) Identify ailerons that have been balanced after July 4, 2005. If balanced incorrectly, they must be rebalanced before further flight in accordance with Saab Service Bulletin 2000-57-040, dated February 23, 2006. (2) As of the effective date of this AD, the aileron balancing procedure contained in the CD/DVD “Issue Date: Apr 01/05” including the Saab SAAB 2000 SRM at Revision 21 and the CD/DVD “Issue Date: Oct 01/05” including SRM at Revision 22 may not be used. FAA AD Differences Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences. Other FAA AD Provisions (g) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Mike Borfitz, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone 227-2677; fax (425) 227-1149. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority (or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product is airworthy before it is returned to service. (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120-0056. Related Information (h) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency Emergency Airworthiness Directive 2006-0053-E, dated February 22, 2006, and Saab Service Bulletin 2000-57-040, dated February 23, 2006. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use Saab Service Bulletin 2000-57-040, dated February 23, 2006, including Attachment 1, dated April 1, 2006, to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this service information under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Saab Aircraft AB, SAAB Aircraft Product Support, S-581.88, Linköping, Sweden. (3) You may review copies at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on September 21, 2007. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E7-19199 Filed 10-2-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P