# Proposed AD 96-NM-236-AD: Saab Model SAAB 2000 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 97-04-19
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: December 12, 1996, 61 FR 65369
- Comments due: January 22, 1997
- Became: [AD 97-04-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-04-19)
- Docket: 96-NM-236-AD
- FR document: 96-31527
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/2f/50/2f508965d8c27ffad0ae6814b673083dbc5b6d58bd6fc482fad8eedc9221f363 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1996-12-12/pdf/96-31527.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1996/12/12/96-31527/airworthiness-directives-saab-model-saab-2000-series-airplanes
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/96-NM-236-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 a visual inspection to determine if rudder disconnection has occurred, and replacement of the disconnect unit with a new disconnect unit, if necessary. This proposal is prompted by reports that, due to the existing design, the disconnect unit of the rudder disconnect system inadvertently opened on some airplanes. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent the disconnect unit from opening inadvertently, which could lead to inadequate rudder control, if the engine fails during take-off or go-around and if the airplane is at low speed.

## Notices in this docket

- Dec 12, 1996: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 96-31527, comments due Jan 22, 1997 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1996/12/12/96-31527/airworthiness-directives-saab-model-saab-2000-series-airplanes)

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