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AD/SF340/101 - Wing Upper Panel Fuel Tank Access Doors

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This Airworthiness Directive requires operators of SAAB SF340A and 340B aircraft (serial numbers 004–401) to install Modification 2762 to improve sealing of the wing upper panel fuel tank access doors, by following SAAB Service Bulletin 340-57-031 or a later EASA‑approved revision. (Requirement; Applicability)

Aircraft owners/operators must complete the modification within 72 months after 30 August 2007; the AD references an EASA AD and provides no cost or method details, so operators must rely on the Service Bulletin and approved revisions for implementation. (Compliance; Background)

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SAAB SF340 Series Aeroplanes

AD/SF340/101	Wing Upper Panel Fuel Tank Access Doors	9/2007

Applicability:	Model SF340A and 340B aircraft, serial numbers 004 through 401.
Requirement:	Incorporate Modification 2762 in accordance with SAAB Service Bulletin340-57-031 original issue, or later EASA approved revision.Note: EASA AD 2007-0168 refers.
Compliance:	Within 72 months after 30 August 2007, unless already accomplished.
	This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 30 August 2007.
Background:	This Directive mandates the modification of improving the sealing of fuel access doors, as a consequence of the design review of fuel tank safety.

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David Villiers
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority

11 July 2007

AD/SF340/101

Wing Upper Panel Fuel Tank Access Doors

9/2007

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SAAB SF340 Series Aeroplanes SAAB SF340 Series Aeroplanes

SAAB SF340 Series Aeroplanes

AD/SF340/101	Wing Upper Panel Fuel Tank Access Doors	9/2007

Applicability:	Model SF340A and 340B aircraft, serial numbers 004 through 401.
Requirement:	Incorporate Modification 2762 in accordance with SAAB Service Bulletin340-57-031 original issue, or later EASA approved revision.Note: EASA AD 2007-0168 refers.
Compliance:	Within 72 months after 30 August 2007, unless already accomplished.
	This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 30 August 2007.
Background:	This Directive mandates the modification of improving the sealing of fuel access doors, as a consequence of the design review of fuel tank safety.

AD/SF340/101 - Wing Upper Panel Fuel Tank Access Doors

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SAAB SF340 Series Aeroplanes

SAAB SF340 Series Aeroplanes

AD/SF340/101

AD/SF340/101

Wing Upper Panel Fuel Tank Access Doors

Wing Upper Panel Fuel Tank Access Doors

9/2007

9/2007

Source text

SAAB SF340 Series Aeroplanes SAAB SF340 Series Aeroplanes

SAAB SF340 Series Aeroplanes

AD/SF340/101 AD/SF340/101

AD/SF340/101

Wing Upper Panel Fuel Tank Access Doors Wing Upper Panel Fuel Tank Access Doors

Wing Upper Panel Fuel Tank Access Doors

9/2007 9/2007

9/2007