# Airworthiness Directives; Saab Model SAAB 2000 Series Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 1997-02-07 · Effective 1997-03-14 · 62 FR 5742
## Document
- **Document number:** 97-2672
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Saab Model SAAB 2000 Series
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 62 FR 5742
- **Publication date:** 1997-02-07
- **Effective date:** 1997-03-14
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. 96-NM-233-AD
## Abstract

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Saab Model SAAB 2000 series airplanes, that requires modification and sealing of the firezone compartment of the nacelle of the left and right engines. This amendment is prompted by reports indicating that firezone compartments have not been completely sealed. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent flame, fuel, and vapor from entering compartments behind the firezone compartment. This condition, if not corrected, and if combined with a fire source in the firezone compartment, could result in an uncontrollable fire outside the firezone compartment.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/02/07/97-2672/airworthiness-directives-saab-model-saab-2000-series-airplanes)
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