# Proposed AD 2002-NM-261-AD: Saab Model SAAB 2000 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2004-09-21
- Products: SAAB
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: January 22, 2004, 69 FR 3043
- Comments due: February 23, 2004
- Became: [AD 2004-09-21](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-09-21)
- Docket: 2002-NM-261-AD
- FR document: 04-1305
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/ea/eb/eaeb171d5885f31cd4cd69da5feaff53e0a032e03e6fe67ff3321016a6c606d3 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2004-01-22/pdf/04-1305.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/01/22/04-1305/airworthiness-directives-saab-model-saab-2000-series-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DF8F6361D7DDAB5286256E230054840E.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2002-NM-261-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 repetitive inspections of the installation of the spoilers of the windshield wiper assemblies for discrepancies, and replacement with new spoilers if necessary. The proposal also would require eventual replacement of the spoilers of the windshield wiper assemblies with new spoilers. This action is necessary to prevent failure of the windshield wiper assembly, which could result in loss of visibility, damage to the propeller(s) and/or engine(s), or penetration of the fuselage skin and consequent rapid depressurization of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- Jan 22, 2004: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 04-1305, comments due Feb 23, 2004 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/01/22/04-1305/airworthiness-directives-saab-model-saab-2000-series-airplanes)

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