# Airworthiness Directives; Saab Model SAAB SF340A and SAAB 340B Series Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 1998-07-16 · Effective 1998-08-20 · 63 FR 38284
## Document
- **Document number:** 98-18774
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Saab Model SAAB SF340A and SAAB 340B Series
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 63 FR 38284
- **Publication date:** 1998-07-16
- **Effective date:** 1998-08-20
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. 98-NM-117-AD
## Abstract

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Saab Model SAAB SF340A and SAAB 340B series airplanes, that requires modification of the detachable center inlet component of the air intake system of the engine. This amendment is prompted by issuance of mandatory continuing airworthiness information by a foreign civil airworthiness authority. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent fuel and/or oil that may be present in the nacelle from entering the air intake system of the engine, which could result in a possible engine fire.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/07/16/98-18774/airworthiness-directives-saab-model-saab-sf340a-and-saab-340b-series-airplanes)
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