# Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Support and Services (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics) Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2023-07-06 · Effective 2023-07-21 · 88 FR 43052
## Document
- **Document number:** 2023-14227
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule; request for comments.
- **Citation:** 88 FR 43052
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/07/06/2023-14227/airworthiness-directives-saab-ab-support-and-services-formerly-known-as-saab-ab-saab-aeronautics)
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