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AD/SF340/50 - Fire Protection - Fire Extinguishing - Engine Inspection of the Fire Handle Switches

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This AD requires operators of SAAB 340B aeroplanes (serials 354–374) to inspect—and, if necessary, replace—engine fire-handle switch panels per SAAB Service Bulletin 340‑26‑016. Inspections must be done by 31 Dec 1995 and replacements by 31 Jan 1996. It responds to a manufacturer‑identified defective batch that could impair engine fire extinguishing; operators must arrange and pay for the work.

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AD/SF340/50 - Fire Protection - Fire Extinguishing - Engine Inspection of the Fire Handle Switches

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

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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SAAB SF340 Series Aeroplanes

AD/SF340/50 Fire Protection - Fire Extinguishing - Engine

Inspection of the Fire Handle Switches

Applicability: All SAAB 340B models with serial numbers 354 to 374 inclusive.

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Requirement: 1. Inspect fire handle switches as required by SAAB Service Bulletin 340-26-016 dated 9 November 1995.

Replace any affected panel as required by SAAB Service Bulletin 340-26-016 dated 9 November 1995.

Note: Swedish (LFV) SAD Number 1-080 refers.

Compliance: 1. Inspect prior to 31 December 1995.

Replace affected panels by 31 January 1996.

Background: The manufacturer of the switches used on the SAAB 340 fire handle panel has identified a defective batch which could result in premature failure of the switch. This could result in failure of the fire protection system to properly operate in the event of an engine fire.

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