# Proposed AD 96-NM-233-AD: Saab Model SAAB 2000 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 97-03-11
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: October 28, 1996, 61 FR 55587
- Comments due: December 9, 1996
- Became: [AD 97-03-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-03-11)
- Docket: 96-NM-233-AD
- FR document: 96-27520
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/41/9b/419b1b3089c472116534a20ad66348c8cbde5f146ae950321df05182f0c7858b (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1996-10-28/pdf/96-27520.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1996/10/28/96-27520/airworthiness-directives-saab-model-saab-2000-series-airplanes
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/96-NM-233-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 modification and sealing of the firezone compartment of the nacelle of the left and right engines. This proposal is prompted by reports indicating that firezone compartments have not been completely sealed. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent flame, fuel, and vapor from entering compartments behind the firezone compartment. This condition, if not corrected, and if combined with a fire source in the firezone compartment, could result in an uncontrollable fire outside the firezone compartment.

## Notices in this docket

- Oct 28, 1996: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 96-27520, comments due Dec 9, 1996 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1996/10/28/96-27520/airworthiness-directives-saab-model-saab-2000-series-airplanes)

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