Saab Planes Get Tougher Landing Gear Checks Mandated
Published Date: 2/12/2025
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Summary
The FAA is updating safety rules for certain Saab 340 airplanes to keep them flying safely. If you own or work on these planes, you’ll need to follow new, stricter inspection and maintenance steps soon. These changes help prevent problems with landing gear and corrosion, and they might affect your maintenance schedule and costs.
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Saab 340 Maintenance Requirements Tightened
The FAA is replacing AD 2017-21-05 for certain Saab Model 340A and 340B airplanes and requires owners/operators to revise their maintenance or inspection programs to add new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations. The new tasks include inspections of the main landing gear drag brace support fitting and items under the corrosion prevention and control program (CPCP), as specified in an incorporated EASA AD.
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