AD 2008-06-11 Airworthiness Directives; Saab Model SAAB SF340A and SAAB 340B (Including Variant 340B (WT)) Series Airplanes

This AD applies to all Saab Model SAAB SF340A and SAAB 340B (including Variant 340B (WT)) series airplanes, certificated in any category.

Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, unless already done, revise the Limitations and Performance sections in the applicable AFM specified in Table 1 of this AD by incorporating the information in the applicable revision specified in Table 1. Table 1.—Applicable AFMs AFM Document No. Revision level Date SAAB SF340A AFM 340 A 001 51 November 30, 2007. SAAB 340B 72LKS5968 21 November 30, 2007. SAAB 340B AFM 340 B 001 29 November 30, 2007. Note 1: The action required by paragraph (f) of this AD may be done by inserting into the appropriate AFM sections a copy of the applicable revision listed in Table 1 of this AD. When this revision has been included in the general revisions of the AFM, the general revisions may be inserted into the AFM, provided the relevant information in the general revision is identical to that in the revision listed in Table 1 of this AD. Note 2: The AFM areas affected by this AD are: (1) Definition of icing conditions; (2) Operation in icing conditions; (3) Minimum airspeeds in icing conditions; (4) Auto pilot mode in icing conditions; and (5) Landing field length charts, including effect of V REF speed increment. Terminating Actions (g) For Model SAAB SF340A and SAAB 340B airplanes: Accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (f) of this AD terminates the actions required by paragraph (a)(3) of AD 96-01-04 R1 and paragraph (a) of AD 99-19-14. FAA AD Differences Note 3: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences. Other FAA AD Provisions (h) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to Attn: Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-1112; fax (425) 227-1149. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority (or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product is airworthy before it is returned to service. (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120-0056. Related Information (i) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness Directive 2008-0022, dated January 29, 2008, and the applicable AFM revision specified in Table 1 of this AD, for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (j) You must use the service information specified in Table 2 of this AD to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. Table 2.—Material Incorporated by Reference Document Page Nos. Revision level Date SAAB SF340A Airplane Flight Manual, AFM 340 A 001 List of Effective Pages: Pages 1-4 through 1-6 51 November 30, 2007. SAAB 340B Airplane Flight Manual, 72LKS5968 List of Effective Pages: Pages 1-4 through 1-7 21 November 30, 2007. SAAB 340B Airplane Flight Manual, AFM 340 B 001 List of Effective Pages: Pages 1-4 through 1-6 29 November 30, 2007. (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this service information under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Saab Aircraft AB, SAAB Aircraft Product Support, S-581.88, Linköping, Sweden. (3) You may review copies at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 3, 2008. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E8-4660 Filed 3-11-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, unless already done, revise the Limitations and Performance sections in the applicable AFM specified in Table 1 of this AD by incorporating the information in the applicable revision specified in Table 1. Table 1.—Applicable AFMs AFM Document No. Revision level Date SAAB SF340A AFM 340 A 001 51 November 30, 2007. SAAB 340B 72LKS5968 21 November 30, 2007. SAAB 340B AFM 340 B 001 29 November 30, 2007. Note 1: The action required by paragraph (f) of this AD may be done by inserting into the appropriate AFM sections a copy of the applicable revision listed in Table 1 of this AD. When this revision has been included in the general revisions of the AFM, the general revisions may be inserted into the AFM, provided the relevant information in the general revision is identical to that in the revision listed in Table 1 of this AD. Note 2: The AFM areas affected by this AD are: (1) Definition of icing conditions; (2) Operation in icing conditions; (3) Minimum airspeeds in icing conditions; (4) Auto pilot mode in icing conditions; and (5) Landing field length charts, including effect of V REF speed increment. Terminating Actions (g) For Model SAAB SF340A and SAAB 340B airplanes: Accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (f) of this AD terminates the actions required by paragraph (a)(3) of AD 96-01-04 R1 and paragraph (a) of AD 99-19-14. FAA AD Differences Note 3: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information as follows: No differences. Other FAA AD Provisions (h) The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to Attn: Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-1112; fax (425) 227-1149. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority (or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product is airworthy before it is returned to service. (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120-0056. Related Information (i) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness Directive 2008-0022, dated January 29, 2008, and the applicable AFM revision specified in Table 1 of this AD, for related information. Material Incorporated by Reference (j) You must use the service information specified in Table 2 of this AD to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. Table 2.—Material Incorporated by Reference Document Page Nos. Revision level Date SAAB SF340A Airplane Flight Manual, AFM 340 A 001 List of Effective Pages: Pages 1-4 through 1-6 51 November 30, 2007. SAAB 340B Airplane Flight Manual, 72LKS5968 List of Effective Pages: Pages 1-4 through 1-7 21 November 30, 2007. SAAB 340B Airplane Flight Manual, AFM 340 B 001 List of Effective Pages: Pages 1-4 through 1-6 29 November 30, 2007. (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this service information under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Saab Aircraft AB, SAAB Aircraft Product Support, S-581.88, Linköping, Sweden. (3) You may review copies at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 3, 2008. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E8-4660 Filed 3-11-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P