EASA Regulations for Saab Ab 340B

Flight Controls – Aileron and Tab / Crank Arm Rivets for the Aileron Potentiometer – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive Proposal PAD No. 26-131 addresses a safety issue affecting SAAB SF340A and SF340B aeroplanes. It mandates inspection of the rivets attaching the crank arm for the aileron potentiometer on both left and right sides to prevent potential aileron lock during flight. This directive applies to SAAB SF340A aircraft with serial numbers 004 through 159 and SF340B aircraft with serial numbers 160 through 459.