# Proposed AD 2002-NM-259-AD: Saab Model SAAB 2000 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2004-09-25
- Products: SAAB
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: March 5, 2004, 69 FR 10370
- Comments due: April 5, 2004
- Became: [AD 2004-09-25](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-09-25)
- Docket: 2002-NM-259-AD
- FR document: 04-4925
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/7e/2c/7e2c5decc2908fa5d432d86786025be3420009c37973d764d9bf88dcf3d0bcf1 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2004-03-05/pdf/04-4925.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/03/05/04-4925/airworthiness-directives-saab-model-saab-2000-series-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/525F2B116B8CD55B86256E4E005A25FF.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2002-NM-259-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Saab Model SAAB 2000 series airplanes. This proposal would require an inspection of roll and pitch disconnect handles for spring forces outside limits, and adjustment of the spring force of the handles, if necessary. This action is necessary to prevent the roll and pitch disconnect handles from being difficult to operate, which could result in an increase in pilot workload and subsequent reduced controllability of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- Mar 5, 2004: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 04-4925, comments due Apr 5, 2004 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/03/05/04-4925/airworthiness-directives-saab-model-saab-2000-series-airplanes)

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