# Proposed AD 97-NM-291-AD: Saab Model SAAB SF340A and SAAB 340B Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 98-08-16
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: February 5, 1998, 63 FR 5902
- Comments due: March 9, 1998
- Became: [AD 98-08-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-08-16)
- Docket: 97-NM-291-AD
- FR document: 98-2781
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/53/2d/532d3b6eb2a85a684e18b598d92ae714330fa39f46e047c985d80e96f3634862 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-02-05/pdf/98-2781.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/02/05/98-2781/airworthiness-directives-saab-model-saab-sf340a-and-saab-340b-series-airplanes
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/97-NM-291-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Saab Model SAAB SF340A and 340B series airplanes. This proposal would require a one-time inspection to detect discrepancies of the flight idle stop override mechanism, and corrective action, if necessary. This proposal is prompted by the issuance of mandatory continuing airworthiness information by a foreign civil airworthiness authority. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent increased braking distance for landings that require the flight idle stop override, resulting from the combination of failure of the override mechanism and inability of the power levers to be moved below the flight idle position after touchdown.

## Notices in this docket

- Feb 5, 1998: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 98-2781, comments due Mar 9, 1998 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/02/05/98-2781/airworthiness-directives-saab-model-saab-sf340a-and-saab-340b-series-airplanes)

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