# Proposed AD 97-NM-306-AD: Saab Model SAAB 2000 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 98-07-05
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: January 22, 1998, 63 FR 3272
- Comments due: February 23, 1998
- Became: [AD 98-07-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-07-05)
- Docket: 97-NM-306-AD
- FR document: 98-1425
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/56/55/56551d5c891785d99e10a31e05d229efdb951fed524fb352e0d852e072228730 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-01-22/pdf/98-1425.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/01/22/98-1425/airworthiness-directives-saab-model-saab-2000-series-airplanes
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/97-NM-306-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 replacement of the main landing gear (MLG) trunnion fittings with reinforced trunnion fittings. 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 collapse of the MLG due to fatigue cracking of the MLG trunnion fittings.

## Notices in this docket

- Jan 22, 1998: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 98-1425, comments due Feb 23, 1998 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/01/22/98-1425/airworthiness-directives-saab-model-saab-2000-series-airplanes)

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