# Proposed AD 2003-NM-115-AD: Saab Model SAAB 2000 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2004-06-14
- Products: SAAB
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: January 5, 2004, 69 FR 293
- Comments due: February 4, 2004
- Became: [AD 2004-06-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-06-14)
- Docket: 2003-NM-115-AD
- FR document: 04-31
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/97/6b/976bdffe5293fbee113583ba60bc924eeae852a2b6809353fff1e260ba12d47d (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2004-01-05/pdf/04-31.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/01/05/04-31/airworthiness-directives-saab-model-saab-2000-series-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/AEA443C0370C6C6386256E120055BB41.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2003-NM-115-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 measuring the torque of the adjustable pin in the rear attachment of the intermediate strut for both engines, and retorquing the adjustable pins to the correct torque value. This action is necessary to prevent long-term damage to the engine mounting structure (EMS), and loss of redundancy on the EMS, which could result in possible separation of an engine from the airplane, reduced controllability of the airplane, and injury to persons or property on the ground. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- Jan 5, 2004: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 04-31, comments due Feb 4, 2004 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/01/05/04-31/airworthiness-directives-saab-model-saab-2000-series-airplanes)

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