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AD/SF340/92 - Refuelling Door

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Requires operators of Saab SF340A (serials 004–159) and 340B (serials 160–459) to relocate the most outboard latch on the wing refuelling panel, following Saab Mandatory Service Bulletin 340-57-042 (7 May 2003), to eliminate harness wear. The modification must be done before 8 May 2005; the AD took effect 10 July 2003. Operators must arrange and fund the work; the CASA delegate issued the directive under CASR subregulation 39.1(1).

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AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE

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For the reasons set out in the background section, the CASA delegate whose signature appears below issues the following Airworthiness Directive (AD) under subregulation 39.1 (1) of CASR 1998. The AD requires that the action set out in the requirement section (being action that the delegate considers necessary to correct the unsafe condition) be taken in relation to the aircraft or aeronautical product mentioned in the applicability section: (a) in the circumstances mentioned in the requirement section; and (b) in accordance with the instructions set out in the requirement section; and (c) at the time mentioned in the compliance section.

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SAAB SF340 Series Aeroplanes

AD/SF340/92 Refuelling Door 7/2003

Applicability: Model SF340A aircraft, serial numbers 004 through 159.

Model 340B aircraft, serial numbers 160 through 459.

Requirement: Action in accordance with Saab Aircraft Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 340-57-042, dated 7 May 2003.

Note: LFV AD 1-187 refers.

Compliance: Before 8 May 2005.

This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 10 July 2003.

Background: The manufacturer received reports of wear on the signal conditioner harness, located behind the wing refuelling panel. This Directive requires relocation of the refuelling panel most outboard latch in order to eliminate wear on the harness.

Signature of David Villiers Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority

David Villiers

Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 30 May 2003

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The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 18 June 2003.

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SAAB SF340 Series Aeroplanes