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AD/SF340/70 - Fuselage Insulation Pads at Wing Aft Area

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Requires operators of certain SAAB SF340A and 340B aeroplanes (serials SF340A‑004–159; 340B‑160–459) to inspect and repair the lower fuselage insulation pads at the wing aft area in accordance with SAAB Mandatory Service Bulletin 340‑53‑061. (Requirement; Applicability)

The manufacturer found these pads can come loose and foul an aileron control‑cable segment, creating unacceptably high control forces. Compliance was required by 31 December 1999; the directive took effect 15 July 1999. (Background; Compliance)

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

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

View image in the official source SAAB SF340 Series Aeroplanes

AD/SF340/70 Fuselage Insulation Pads at Wing Aft Area 7/99

Applicability: Model SF340A, serial numbers SF340A-004 through -159, and Model 340B, serial numbers 340B-160 through -459.

Requirement: Action in accordance with SAAB Aircraft AB Mandatory Service Bulletin 340-53- 061.

Note: LFV AD 1-141 refers.

Compliance: Unless already accomplished, before 31 December 1999.

This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 15 July 1999.

Background: The manufacturer has determined that insulation pads in the lower side of the fuselage at the wing aft area may come loose, cause interference with the aileron control cable segment and consequent unacceptably high control forces.

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