# Proposed AD 2001-NM-91-AD: Saab Model SAAB SF340A and SAAB 340B Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2001-23-12
- Products: SAAB
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: August 17, 2001, 66 FR 43130
- Comments due: September 17, 2001
- Became: [AD 2001-23-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-23-12)
- Docket: 2001-NM-91-AD
- FR document: 01-20811
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/70/83/7083fa3b345f26612661b8407a15b355543723bf8efeef36f9a37beb91f83ddd (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2001-08-17/pdf/01-20811.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2001/08/17/01-20811/airworthiness-directives-saab-model-saab-sf340a-and-saab-340b-series-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/52439E62F6DA0E2186256AAB006F819B.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2001-NM-91-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Saab Model SAAB SF340A and SAAB 340B series airplanes. This proposal would require a one-time review of records to determine whether an airplane has been repainted since its delivery from the factory; and a one-time inspection to detect damage associated with improper preparation for the repainting, and corrective action, if necessary. This action is prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness information from a foreign civil airworthiness authority. This action is necessary to detect and correct damage to the aluminum skin of the airplane, which could result in a weakening of the structure of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- Aug 17, 2001: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 01-20811, comments due Sep 17, 2001 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2001/08/17/01-20811/airworthiness-directives-saab-model-saab-sf340a-and-saab-340b-series-airplanes)

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