# Proposed AD FAA-2007-0212: SAAB Model SF340A and Model 340B Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2008-03-17
- Products: SAAB
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: November 21, 2007, 72 FR 65480
- Comments due: December 21, 2007
- Became: [AD 2008-03-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-03-17)
- Docket: FAA-2007-0212 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2007-0212, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2007-NM-237-AD
- FR document: E7-22729
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/d7/94/d7944fcce8995c7f8135bca1e7c9ba08ea82bd2d9e3524cba62ba7351cc85feb (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-11-21/pdf/E7-22729.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/11/21/E7-22729/airworthiness-directives-saab-model-sf340a-and-model-340b-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/9576D39F2CBF96668625739A005AF202.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2007-0212

## Summary

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe condition as:

Subsequent to accidents involving Fuel Tank System explosions in flight * * * and on ground, the FAA has published Special Federal Aviation Regulation 88 (SFAR88) in June 2001. In their Letters referenced 04/00/02/07/01-L296 dated March 4, 2002 and 04/00/02/07/03-L024, dated February 3, 2003, the JAA (Joint Aviation Authorities) recommended the application of a similar regulation to the National Aviation Authorities (NAA). Under this regulation, all holders of type certificates for passenger transport aircraft with either a passenger capacity of 30 or more, or a payload capacity of 7,500 pounds (3402 kg) or more, which have received their certification since January 1, 1958, are required to conduct a design review against explosion risks.

The unsafe condition is the potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane. The proposed AD would require actions that are intended to address the unsafe condition described in the MCAI.

## Notices in this docket

- Nov 21, 2007: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document E7-22729, comments due Dec 21, 2007 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/11/21/E7-22729/airworthiness-directives-saab-model-sf340a-and-model-340b-airplanes)

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