Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Support and Services (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics) Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2023-07-06 · Effective 2023-07-21 · 88 FR 43052
Document
Document number
2023-14227
Federal Register citation
88 FR 43052
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
2023-07-06
Effective date
2023-07-21
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2023-1401
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Saab AB, Support and Services Model SAAB 340B airplanes. This AD was prompted by a determination that the affected airplanes must not be operated at a maximum take-off weight (MTOW) above 29,000 pounds. This AD requires amending the applicable airplane flight manual (AFM) by incorporating a temporary revision (TR) to reduce the MTOW, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.