# Proposed AD FAA-2005-20596: Saab Model SAAB SF340A and SAAB 340B Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2005-10-09
- Products: SAAB
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: March 15, 2005, 70 FR 12616
- Comments due: April 14, 2005
- Became: [AD 2005-10-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-10-09)
- Docket: FAA-2005-20596 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2005-20596, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2004-NM-113-AD
- FR document: 05-5013
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/09/21/09211c4fa3c9cd96528c754936e0982e99ec5c39e12186683f7d1796edf6faa9 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-03-15/pdf/05-5013.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/03/15/05-5013/airworthiness-directives-saab-model-saab-sf340a-and-saab-340b-series-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/3D0552419EA30F2086256FC50056F7E9.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2005-20596

## Summary

The FAA proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain Saab Model SAAB SF340A and SAAB 340B series airplanes. The existing AD currently requires repetitive detailed inspections of the windshield wiper assembly for discrepant conditions, and corrective actions if necessary. This proposed AD also would require a detailed inspection of the left and right wiper arm assemblies for damage, and corrective/related investigative actions if necessary. This proposed AD is prompted by an additional incident of a windshield wiper blade separating from the wiper arm. We are proposing this AD to prevent separation of a wiper arm from the airplane, which could result in damage to the fuselage skin and propeller.

## Notices in this docket

- Mar 15, 2005: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 05-5013, comments due Apr 14, 2005 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/03/15/05-5013/airworthiness-directives-saab-model-saab-sf340a-and-saab-340b-series-airplanes)

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