SAAB SF340 Series Aeroplanes
SAAB SF340 Series Aeroplanes
SAAB SF340 Series Aeroplanes
| AD/SF340/44 Amdt 1 | Propeller Brake Valve | 24/2009 |
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| Applicability: | SF340A models with S/No’s -004 to 159 inclusive and SF340B models with S/No’s-160 and subsequent fitted with an operational propeller brake system. |
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| Requirement: | Action in accordance with Saab Aircraft AB Service Bulletin (SB) SAAB 340-61-032 Rev.1.Incorporation of Saab Aircraft AB SB 340-61-33 is accepted as an alternative means of compliance with this AD and will remove the periodical inspection required.The use of later approved revisions of the above documents is acceptable for compliance with the requirements of this AD.Note: Swedish AD No. 1-064 Rev.1. |
| Compliance: | Within 100 hours TIS from 15 September 1994. Thereafter, re-inspect at intervals not exceeding 100 hours TIS. |
| This Amendment becomes effective on 28 January 2010. | |
| Background: | The manufacture advised that application of the propeller brake may not prevent the propeller from turning if the hydraulic pump is turned off.This amendment updates the revision status of the applicable Swedish AD, rearranges the contents and formalises the intent of the Swedish AD revision by presenting an alternative means of compliance that gives terminating action to this AD by removal of the inspection intervals. No changes have been made that affect the technical or certification requirements made in compliance with the previous issue of this AD. |
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William David
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
30 November 2009