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AD 2023-09-10 Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Support and Services (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics) Airplanes
Applicability*9
This AD applies to all Saab AB, Support and Services (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics) Model 340A (SAAB/SF340A) and SAAB 340B airplanes, certificated in any category.
Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.
Required actions
Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all required actions and compliance times specified in, and in accordance with, EASA AD 2023-0073, dated April 5, 2023 (EASA AD 2023-0073).
Unsafe condition
This AD was prompted by the reports of excessive wear on certain starter generator brushes installed in the starter generator. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the problem associated with excessive wear on the starter generator brushes and the unusual conditions at the brush attachment location. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to starter generator failure(s), possibly resulting in total loss of generated electrical power with consequent reduced functional capability of the airplane.
Affected ADs
None.
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