EASA AD 2019-0053
Fuel — Magnetic Fuel Level Indicator — Inspection
Summary
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2019-0053 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency concerning SAAB 2000 aeroplanes. It mandates inspection of magnetic fuel level indicators with Part Number 35081587 due to reported cracks in the O-ring groove that could lead to fuel tank puncture and fuel leakage.
What Changed
This new directive introduces a one-time inspection requirement for magnetic fuel level indicators on all SAAB 2000 aircraft. It requires removal and inspection of affected parts within 3,000 flight hours or 24 months and mandates replacement of any cracked parts before further flight. It also defines conditions for installing only serviceable parts from the effective date.
Why It Matters
This directive is critical for maintaining fuel system integrity and preventing potential fuel leaks or starvation, which pose significant safety risks. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must ensure inspections and corrective actions are performed timely to avoid unsafe conditions and regulatory non-compliance. It also clarifies installation requirements to prevent recurrence of the issue.
What To Do
Operators of SAAB 2000 aeroplanes must remove and inspect all magnetic fuel level indicators with Part Number 35081587 within 3,000 flight hours or 24 months from 28 March 2019. Any indicator found with cracks must be replaced before the next flight. Only serviceable parts, either new or inspected and cleared, may be installed after the effective date.
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