# Proposed AD FAA-2012-0330: Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2012-13-01
- Products: Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: April 2, 2012, 77 FR 19565
- Comments due: May 17, 2012
- Became: [AD 2012-13-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-13-01)
- Docket: FAA-2012-0330 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2012-0330, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2011-NM-116-AD
- FR document: 2012-7769
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/66/cf/66cf505e63ede309abfd429f12883bddd8141b082c10d88e1f90e39ac677215e (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-04-02/pdf/2012-7769.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/04/02/2012-7769/airworthiness-directives-saab-ab-saab-aerosystems-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/2DC0BBBC9E4BB947862579D400575C54.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2012-0330

## Summary

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Model 340A (SAAB/SF340A) and SAAB 340B Airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports indicating that wear of the elevator pushrods have occurred on some airplanes after extended time in service. This proposed AD would require determining if a certain part number is installed, performing a detailed inspection for individual play between the elevator pushrod assembly and degradation of elevator pushrod assembly, and replacing the affected elevator pushrod assembly with a new elevator pushrod assembly if necessary. We are proposing this AD to prevent a free elevator from affecting the pitch control authority, which may result in reduced controllability of the airplane.

## Notices in this docket

- Apr 2, 2012: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2012-7769, comments due May 17, 2012 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/04/02/2012-7769/airworthiness-directives-saab-ab-saab-aerosystems-airplanes)

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