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AD/SF340/16 - AC Generator P/N 31342-001

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What this does: This is a mandatory safety order (called an Airworthiness Directive) issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority. It requires the immediate removal of specific faulty electrical generators from certain aircraft.

Who it affects: Operators of SAAB 340A aeroplanes fitted with AC generators bearing part number 31342-001 that have not been modified to "Mod D" standard.

What must be done: These specific unmodified generators must be removed from service entirely and taken out of use on affected aircraft.

Why it matters: The generators in question have shown an unacceptable failure rate that poses a safety risk to flight operations. The directive references accompanying technical service bulletins that provide additional guidance for compliance.

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COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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Applicability: All SAAB 340A aircraft with AC generator P/N 31342-001 NOT modified to “Mod D”.

Requirement: Remove from service all generators P/N 31342-001 NOT modified to “Mod D” standard.

Note: SAD 1-033 and SAAB-Scania AB Service Bulletin SF340-24-016 also refer.

Compliance: Prior to 10 May 1990.

Background: The subject generators not modified to “Mod D” status have shown an unacceptable fail rate.

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