Type Record · As of May 3, 2026
SAAB AIRCRAFT CO 340B
Fixed Wing Multi Engine · GE CT7-SER
Registered
1
Year Range
1992–1992
NTSB Events
0
Airworthiness Directives
49
Aircraft Resources
01 / Distribution
Where the fleet lives and was built
Counts of currently-registered SAAB AIRCRAFT CO 340B aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.
By State (top 10)
- TX 100.0% 1
By Decade of Manufacture
- 1990s 100.0% 1
02 / NTSB Records
Events involving SAAB AIRCRAFT CO 340B aircraft
No NTSB-recorded events match SAAB AIRCRAFT CO 340B in the indexed corpus.
03 / Airworthiness Directives
FAA directives applicable to SAAB AIRCRAFT CO 340B
49 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 25 · 24 more in the Federal Register.
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Feb 12, 2025
Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB Airplanes
The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017-21- 05, which applied to certain Saab AB Model 340A (SAAB/SF340A) and SAAB 340B airplanes. AD 2017-21-05 required revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate airworthiness limitations, including new inspection tasks for…
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Aug 12, 2024
Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB Airplanes
The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017-21-05, which applies to certain Saab AB Model 340A (SAAB/SF340A) and SAAB 340B airplanes. AD 2017-21-05 requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate airworthiness limitations, including new inspection tas…
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Apr 18, 2024
Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Support and Services (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics) Airplanes
The FAA is removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2023-13-07, which applied to certain Saab AB, Support and Services Model SAAB 340B airplanes. AD 2023-13-07 required amending the applicable airplane flight manual (AFM) by incorporating a temporary revision (TR) to reduce the maximum take-off weight (MTOW). The FAA iss…
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Feb 9, 2024
Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Support and Services (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics) Airplanes
The FAA proposes to remove Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2023- 13-07, which applies to certain Saab AB, Support and Services Model SAAB 340B airplanes. AD 2023-13-07 requires amending the applicable airplane flight manual (AFM) by incorporating a temporary revision (TR) to reduce the maximum take-off weight (MTOW). AD…
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Sep 14, 2023
Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Support and Services (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics) Airplanes
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Saab AB, Support and Services Model 340A (SAAB/SF340A) and SAAB 340B airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of a high number of events related to stall warnings upon landing, following introduction of the ice speed function within the stall warning…
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Jul 6, 2023
Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Support and Services (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics) Airplanes
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…
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Jun 20, 2023
Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Support and Services (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics) Airplanes
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Saab AB, Support and Services Model 340A (SAAB/SF340A) and SAAB 340B airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of a high number of events related to stall warnings upon landing, following introduction of the ice speed function within th…
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May 16, 2023
Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Support and Services (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics) Airplanes
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Saab AB, Support and Services Model 340A (SAAB/SF340A) and SAAB 340B airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of excessive wear on certain starter generator brushes installed in the starter generator. This AD requires repetitive general visual inspection…
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Jul 14, 2022
Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Support and Services (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics) Airplanes
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Saab AB, Support and Services Model 340A (SAAB/SF340A) and SAAB 340B airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report that there is no evidence that post-machining stress relief or de-embrittlement post- cadmium plating treatments were performed on certain…
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May 6, 2022
Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Support and Services (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics) Airplanes
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Saab AB, Support and Services Model 340A (SAAB/SF340A) and SAAB 340B airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report that there is no evidence that post-machining stress relief or de- embrittlement post-cadmium plating treatments were perfor…
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Dec 1, 2021
Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Support and Services (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics) Airplanes
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 report that the circuit breaker for the emergency cabin lighting tripped without fault in the system. This AD requires replacing a certain circuit breaker with a part ha…
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Aug 9, 2021
Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Support and Services (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics) Airplanes
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Saab AB, Support and Services Model SAAB 340B airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report that the circuit breaker for the emergency cabin lighting tripped without fault in the system. This proposed AD would require replacing a certain c…
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Dec 16, 2020
Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Support and Services (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics) Airplanes
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Saab AB, Support and Services Model 340A (SAAB/SF340A) and SAAB 340B airplanes; and Model SAAB 2000 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports that certain nose landing gear (NLG) door attachment bolts are susceptible to hydrogen embrittlement. This AD req…
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Sep 15, 2020
Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Support and Services (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics) Airplanes
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Saab AB, Support and Services Model 340A (SAAB/SF340A) and SAAB 340B airplanes; and Model SAAB 2000 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports that certain nose landing gear (NLG) door attachment bolts are susceptible to hydrogen embrittleme…
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Sep 13, 2018
Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Airplanes
We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016-13-06, which applied to certain Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model 340A (SAAB/ SF340A) and SAAB 340B airplanes. AD 2016-13-06 required a revision of the applicable airplane flight manual (AFM), repetitive inspections of the horizontal stabilizer de-icing boots, and app…
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Apr 17, 2018
Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Airplanes
We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016-13- 06, which applies to certain Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model 340A (SAAB/SF340A) and SAAB 340B airplanes. AD 2016-13-06 requires a revision of the applicable airplane flight manual (AFM), repetitive inspections of the horizontal stabilizer de-icing boots, an…
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Nov 6, 2017
Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Airplanes
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model SAAB 340B airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of natural stall events in icing conditions, without prior stall warnings. This AD requires modifying the stall warning system, installing new stall warning computers, and…
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Oct 23, 2017
Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Airplanes
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model 340A (SAAB/SF340A) and SAAB 340B airplanes. This AD was prompted by the determination that new inspection tasks for the drag brace support fitting of the main landing gear (MLG) and corrosion prevention and control program (…
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Aug 15, 2017
Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Airplanes
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model SAAB 340B airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of natural stall events in icing conditions, without prior stall warnings. This proposed AD would require modifying the stall warning system, installing new s…
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Jun 21, 2017
Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Airplanes
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model 340A (SAAB/SF340A) and SAAB 340B airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by the determination that new inspection tasks for the drag brace support fitting of the main landing gear (MLG) and corrosion prevention and control…
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Nov 4, 2016
Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Airplanes
We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2012-24-06 for certain Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model 340A (SAAB/SF340A) and SAAB 340B airplanes. AD 2012-24-06 required replacing the stall warning computer (SWC) with a new SWC that provides an artificial stall warning in icing conditions, and modifying the airplane f…
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Jul 12, 2016
Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Airplanes
We are revising an earlier proposed airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model 340A (SAAB/SF340A) and SAAB 340B airplanes. The NPRM proposed to supersede AD 2012-24-06. AD 2012-24-06 currently requires replacing the stall warning computer (SWC) with a new SWC that provides an artificial s…
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Jun 27, 2016
Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Type Certificate Previously Held by Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Airplanes
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model 340A (SAAB/SF340A) and SAAB 340B airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of ruptured horizontal stabilizer de-icing boots. This AD requires a revision of the applicable airplane flight manual (AFM), repetitive inspections…
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Jan 13, 2016
Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Airplanes
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics Model 340A (SAAB/SF340A) and SAAB 340B airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of ruptured horizontal stabilizer de-icing boots. This proposed AD would require a revision of the applicable airplane flight manual (A…
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Dec 17, 2015
Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (Formerly Known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Airplanes
We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2012-24- 06 for certain Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (formerly known as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems) Model 340A (SAAB/SF340A) and SAAB 340B airplanes. AD 2012-24-06 requires replacing the stall warning computer (SWC) with a new SWC, which provides an artificial stall war…
07 / PMA replacement parts
FAA-approved replacement parts for SAAB AIRCRAFT CO 340B
18 parts on file from the FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval database. Each is a non-OEM part the FAA has authorized for use as a replacement on this aircraft type.
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KW 205S-PM#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/A7F8C3E04D16844E862584B7007270AE.0001##
Incandescent Displays
WAMCO INC replaces KW 205S-PM 536173-901
PMA holder → -
KW 205S-PM#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/473DED3B6221D93E86257F3800659332.0001##
Incandescent Displays
WAMCO INC replaces KW 205S-PM 536173-901
PMA holder → -
KW 205S-PM#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B5C96A894A2E7AB086257E46005FB4D7.0001##
Incandescent Displays
WAMCO INC replaces KW 205S-PM 536173-901
PMA holder → -
D10120-40#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DDDC7592A9F5F8FF86258489004205CC.0001##
Liquid Container 2 Gallon Model 1095B
Midwest Aircraft Products Company replaces Driessen JA020003, Lermer HJ-H-7, L17501-3
PMA holder → -
SMR9303048-314#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/3DEBC57420F13DF7862583E1005D3728.0001##
Pneumatic Deicer
B/E Aerospace Inc, DBA, SMR Technologies Inc replaces 9303048-314
PMA holder → -
SMR9303048-313#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/1B75A94B82B0E09F862583E1005D3711.0001##
Pneumatic Deicer
B/E Aerospace Inc, DBA, SMR Technologies Inc replaces 9303048-313
PMA holder → -
503441-99#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/07056029E1365DF0862577D0005BEC4B.0001##
Flight Attendant Bottom Cushion
Chestnut Ridge Foam Inc replaces B/E Aerospace, Inc. L96264003 (Bottom Cushion)
PMA holder → -
C503440-36#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/4663CD600C98FAC2862577D0005BEC1F.0001##
Pilot/Co-Pilot Bottom Composite Assembly
Chestnut Ridge Foam Inc replaces IPECO 0A041-0369 (Bottom Cushion) Plus IPECO 1A041-0391CR (Bottom Cover)
PMA holder → -
700721-99#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/4198A56AB66B13C0862577D0005BED02.0001##
Flight Attendant Headrest Cushion
Chestnut Ridge Foam Inc replaces B/E Aerospace, Inc. L96265003 (Headrest Cushion)
PMA holder → -
C603243-99#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/ACE6B284414E9B60862577D0005BECD6.0001##
Flight Attendant Back Composite Assembly
Chestnut Ridge Foam Inc replaces Burns Aerospace Corporation 96263001 (Back Composite Assembly)
PMA holder → -
603243-99#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/24F9969316928FD8862577D0005BECA5.0001##
Flight Attendant Back Cushion
Chestnut Ridge Foam Inc replaces B/E Aerospace, Inc. L96263003 (Back Cushion)
PMA holder → -
C503441-99#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/105C2E34B975FABD862577D0005BEC75.0001##
Flight Attendant Bottom Composite Assembly
Chestnut Ridge Foam Inc replaces Burns Aerospace Corporation 96264001 (Bottom Composite Assembly)
PMA holder → -
C700721-99#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/7F952D903B07A3E7862577D0005BED2F.0001##
Flight Attendant Headrest Composite Assembly
Chestnut Ridge Foam Inc replaces Burns Aerospace Corporation 96265001 (Headrest Composite Assembly)
PMA holder → -
503440-36#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/97BBB84384D61528862577D0005BEBED.0001##
Pilot/Co-Pilot Bottom Cushion
Chestnut Ridge Foam Inc replaces IPECO 0A041-0369 (Bottom Cushion)
PMA holder → -
SK2214#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/A627CB22D934A2A2862582D3007481F1.0001##
Radome Boot
Skandia, Inc. replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
B81-01#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/9F240B6F1203A0D68625822D006B63D2.0001##
Hot Jug
Commercial Aircraft Equipment replaces VL700
PMA holder → -
B81-01#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/11FA12E4A9810480862581780055C72B.0001##
Hot Jug
Commercial Aircraft Equipment replaces VL700
PMA holder → -
D10120-20#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D6ECC11E13F6239E862580D00052DBFE.0001##
Liquid Container 2 Gallon Model 1095
Midwest Aircraft Products Company replaces R.A.I. Vautier-Lacroix Model VL-700
PMA holder →
04 / Regulations watching this type
Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for SAAB AIRCRAFT CO 340B
Advisory Circulars
No ACs explicitly mention this type. Showing universal operating-rule ACs that apply to all aircraft.
Recent Federal Register activity
Latest rulemakings touching general operating rules (Part 91) and maintenance rules (Part 43).
- 2026-04-17 Settlement Policy for Small Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Cases FR ↗
- 2026-02-10 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period; Denial of Extension FR ↗
- 2026-02-02 25-Hour Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) Requirement, New Aircraft Production FR ↗
- 2026-01-28 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period FR ↗
- 2026-01-07 Requirements for Interference-Tolerant Radio Altimeter Systems FR ↗
05 / Aircraft of this type
All 1 registered N-numbers
Every tail currently on the FAA registry for this make/model. Click an N-number to query the FAA Aircraft Inquiry; rows flagged ● have NTSB events on file. Tails seeded with full TallyAero pages link directly.
| N-number | St | Year | NTSB | FAA |
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| N677PA | TX | 1992 | · | Look up ↗ |
Source — FAA Aircraft Registry · click "Look up" to query the live registry record (owner, address, last airworthiness)
05 / Sources & Methodology
Every count traces back to a primary US-government source
- FAA Aircraft Registry →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
- NTSB CAROL →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
- Federal Register (FAA Airworthiness Directives) →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
We render counts and lists as the agency publishes them. Read the methodology →