# Airworthiness Directives; Saab Model SAAB SF340A and SAAB 340B Series Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2001-11-26 · Effective 2001-12-31 · 66 FR 58927
## Document
- **Document number:** 01-29184
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Saab Model SAAB SF340A and SAAB 340B Series
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 66 FR 58927
- **Publication date:** 2001-11-26
- **Effective date:** 2001-12-31
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. 2001-NM-91-AD
## Abstract

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Saab Model SAAB SF340A and SAAB 340B series airplanes, that requires a one-time review of records to determine whether an airplane has been repainted since its delivery from the factory; and a one-time inspection to detect damage associated with improper preparation for the repainting, and corrective action if necessary. This amendment is prompted by mandatory continuing airworthiness information from a foreign civil airworthiness authority. The actions specified by this AD are intended to detect and correct damage to the aluminum skin of the airplane, which could result in a weakening of the structure of the airplane.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2001/11/26/01-29184/airworthiness-directives-saab-model-saab-sf340a-and-saab-340b-series-airplanes)
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