# Proposed AD 2003-NM-130-AD: Saab Model SAAB SF340A and SAAB 340B Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2004-09-08
- Products: SAAB
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: March 5, 2004, 69 FR 10374
- Comments due: April 5, 2004
- Became: [AD 2004-09-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-09-08)
- Docket: 2003-NM-130-AD
- FR document: 04-4920
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/bd/e6/bde68e4d17fab4de3167c0cad4df5385d06275a703bd757501dee34ee0dc9cda (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2004-03-05/pdf/04-4920.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/03/05/04-4920/airworthiness-directives-saab-model-saab-sf340a-and-saab-340b-series-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/CBD4077153B6D82D86256E4E005A2735.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2003-NM-130-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 relocating the most outboard latch in the right hand leading edge of the refueling panel, and sealing of the original latch-mounting cutout. This action is necessary to prevent wear of the signal conditioner wiring harness behind the refueling panel, which could result in a short circuit and consequent smoke or fire behind the refueling panel. 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 04-4920, comments due Apr 5, 2004 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/03/05/04-4920/airworthiness-directives-saab-model-saab-sf340a-and-saab-340b-series-airplanes)

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