Type Record · As of May 3, 2026
SAAB SF340A
Fixed Wing Multi Engine · GE CT7-5A2
Registered
2
Year Range
1985–1989
NTSB Events
0
Airworthiness Directives
49
Aircraft Resources
01 / Distribution
Where the fleet lives and was built
Counts of currently-registered SAAB SF340A aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.
By State (top 10)
- GA 100.0% 2
By Decade of Manufacture
- 1980s 100.0% 2
02 / NTSB Records
Events involving SAAB SF340A aircraft
No NTSB-recorded events match SAAB SF340A in the indexed corpus.
03 / Airworthiness Directives
FAA directives applicable to SAAB SF340A
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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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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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 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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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 28, 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) airplanes. This AD was prompted by the discovery of circuit breakers of unsuitable strength that fail to protect the system from an overcurrent. This AD requires replacing certain circuit breakers. We are…
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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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May 22, 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 340A (SAAB/SF340A) airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by the discovery of circuit breakers of unsuitable strength that fail to protect the system from overcurrent. This proposed AD would require replacing certain c…
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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…
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Jan 5, 2015
Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Airplanes
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Model 340B airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report that the elevator position quoted in an aircraft maintenance manual is incorrect and a report that the trunnion at the lower part of the control column was installed incorrectly.…
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Aug 12, 2014
Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Airplanes
We are revising an earlier proposed airworthiness directive (AD) for all Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Model 340B airplanes. The NPRM proposed to require an inspection of the stick pusher rigging and an adjustment to the correct setting if necessary. The NPRM was prompted by a report that the elevator position quoted in a…
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Feb 27, 2014
Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Airplanes
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Model 340A (SAAB/SF340A) and SAAB 340B airplanes modified by Supplemental Type Certificate SA7971SW. This AD was prompted by reports of smoke, a burning odor, and possible fire in the flight deck and cabin of the airplane, which w…
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Aug 16, 2013
Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Airplanes
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Model 340A (SAAB/SF340A) and SAAB 340B airplanes modified by Supplemental Type Certificate SA7971SW. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of smoke, a burning odor, and possible fire in the flight deck and cabin of the airp…
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Jun 3, 2013
Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Airplanes
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems Model 340B airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report that the elevator position quoted in an aircraft maintenance manual is incorrect for Saab 340B airplane. This proposed AD would require an inspection of the stick pus…
07 / PMA replacement parts
FAA-approved replacement parts for SAAB SF340A
60+ 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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49900-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/59285A2DA06DE2288625828600522293.0001##
Valve Regulator
ROGERSON AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT GROUP replaces 9303036-001
PMA holder → -
KD1062#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID276634514820211110110129.0001##
Repair Parts Kit
Dynamic Air Engineering replaces 9311620-001
PMA holder → -
M4401D-8A#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID859970105720211110110128.0001##
Vaneaxial Fan
Dynamic Air Engineering replaces 9302383-001
PMA holder → -
40800-2050#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/6417F8E21F423BF88625822C006967E5.0001##
Accumulator
Triumph Actuation Systems-Valencia, Inc. replaces 9309870-001
PMA holder → -
40800-2050#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/4067D55009AB3A5586257B0A00702C88.0001##
Accumulator
Triumph Actuation Systems-Valencia, Inc. replaces 9309870-001
PMA holder → -
40800-2050#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/6F8C8C62EC7AB9AA8625774500619C12.0001##
Accumulator
Triumph Actuation Systems-Valencia, Inc. replaces 9309870-001
PMA holder → -
13889#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/A274AB9BAB8594A286257FC5006D9DB9.0001##
CONE
Timken Corporation replaces 13889
PMA holder → -
13889#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B67BD3F44C73286F86257D2A00574569.0001##
CONE
Timken Corporation replaces 13889
PMA holder → -
AYLF 51608#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/3A93EAD2AA7BEF4E8525703D006948BD.0001##
Sensor
GE Aviation Systems LLC replaces Barber-Colman AYLF 51608
PMA holder → -
8532 Rev C dtd 10/16/84 or later FAA approved#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/13C7BDEAFD6AA06786257393005D74CC.0001##
Transmitter
CEF Industries LLC replaces SAAB-SCANIA p/n 72 ESP2007-1
PMA holder → -
AD-22228#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C8D707789D3EF4368625712D0050CAC2.0001##
Spring Washer
Aero Design Inc/A HEICO Aerospace Company replaces Saft 009384-000 and 100713 Used on Saft Batteries Part Number 4078-7
PMA holder → -
AD-9384#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B91AE42BB35EAA368625712D0050C8D4.0001##
Connector Gasket
Aero Design Inc/A HEICO Aerospace Company replaces Saft Part Saft Part Numbers 009384-000 and 100713 Used on Saft Batteries Part Number 4078-7
PMA holder → -
DA-15577#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B9441810AD707D1386257184006C9495.0001##
Terminal Connector
Aero Design Inc/A HEICO Aerospace Company replaces Saft Part Numbers: 015577-000 and 015539 Used on Saft Batteries Part Numbers: 4078-7
PMA holder → -
AD-15579#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/89D4A984A1BF1A828625712D0050C6E6.0001##
Nut
Aero Design Inc/A HEICO Aerospace Company replaces Saft 015579-000, 062007, and 178003510 Used on Saft Batteries Part Number 4078-7
PMA holder → -
DA-15575#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/49DF772B472C07FC86257184006C962A.0001##
Terminal Connector
Aero Design Inc/A HEICO Aerospace Company replaces Saft Part Numbers: 015575-000 and 012374 Used on Saft Batteries Part Numbers: 4078-7
PMA holder → -
M660715288#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/291C1C6F26C2FFAA86257435004DCCEB.0001##
Brush Assembly
Texas Air Star Inc replaces Dowty Rotol, Ltd. P/N: 660715288
PMA holder → -
Dwg 34100001, Rev. NC dtd 1-12-88#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/3C43302D6EA5F71D86257405005FCB07.0001##
Tail Floodlight Installation
Devore Aviation Corp of America replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
KRP164905VT#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/2C9DDA60D3948386862578E600743DE3.0001##
Cam Roller
Kamatics Corporation replaces KRP164905VT
PMA holder → -
P782138-2#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F424C897C185D81A8625761C00649751.0001##
Diaphragm
PMA Sales LLC replaces 782138-2
PMA holder → -
P767094-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/AF19DA26D345611A8625761C0064971F.0001##
Gasket
PMA Sales LLC replaces 767094-1
PMA holder → -
P728872-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/AA5D412987A860028625761C00649590.0001##
Seat,& Filter
PMA Sales LLC replaces 728872-1
PMA holder → -
P782139-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/A71A65D1FB478E8E8625761C00649779.0001##
Diaphragm
PMA Sales LLC replaces 782139-1
PMA holder → -
P519822#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/9363360BEAC90E4F8625761C0064950B.0001##
Plate, Insulating
PMA Sales LLC replaces 519822
PMA holder → -
P788086-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/70D7371AF4374EF68625761C006497D2.0001##
Body, Valve
PMA Sales LLC replaces 788086-1
PMA holder → -
P746435-8#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/4A6D5B829B5786D88625761C0064963E.0001##
Bearing
PMA Sales LLC replaces 746435-8
PMA holder → -
P700051-15#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/43C3E42CEA0564F98625761C0064953A.0001##
Popet, Flow Restrictor
PMA Sales LLC replaces 700051-15
PMA holder → -
P727528-16#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/133DF1B7361F641C8625761C00649563.0001##
Bushing, Split
PMA Sales LLC replaces 727528-16
PMA holder → -
400SG112Q#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F4EE5A9A69399833862576D200677E63.0001##
Starter- Generator
Skurka Aerospace Inc replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
49900-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/0B6FC511B6CA4FEE862576EA0059254A.0001##
Valve Regulator
ROGERSON AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT GROUP replaces 9303036-001
PMA holder → -
G800100-2#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/9BB13D07E4A8704A862585FD007ED061.0001##
Disposable Fire Extinguisher
Kidde Aerospace replaces 9311618-001
PMA holder → -
51533-174#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/E9B61285E3F28EBD8625863300650543.0001##
CFD Element
Fenwal Safety Systems replaces 9302706-004
PMA holder → -
51533-173#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/8602F2907F75062086258633006504FE.0001##
CFD Element
Fenwal Safety Systems replaces 9302706-003
PMA holder → -
51533-171#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/E6E3902C2A4EF3808625863300650446.0001##
CFD Element
Fenwal Safety Systems replaces 9302706-001
PMA holder → -
51533-172#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/E599CD742DC44ED58625863300650486.0001##
CFD Element
Fenwal Safety Systems replaces 9302706-002
PMA holder → -
P95181#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/BA6FD057C549E8728625761C006494E4.0001##
Ring, Seal
PMA Sales LLC replaces 95181
PMA holder → -
P752024-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/8B19E0EE175EB5648625761C006494AF.0001##
Bearing
PMA Sales LLC replaces 752024-1
PMA holder → -
P727528-13#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/47FBD6884A0057218625761C0064947D.0001##
Bushing, Split
PMA Sales LLC replaces 727528-13
PMA holder → -
P521006#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/4403726D00920DCF8625761C00649455.0001##
Bearing
PMA Sales LLC replaces 521006
PMA holder → -
P508648#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/1978427A723B247F8625761C00649424.0001##
Bearing
PMA Sales LLC replaces 508648
PMA holder → -
P00493#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/1F4E07D2DCF070A18625766200708FC6.0001##
Wire, Retainer
Aviation Component Solutions replaces Whittaker Controls P/N 125532 Installed in Whittaker Controls Anti-Ice Valves 321935 and 321945
PMA holder →
+ 20 more PMA parts on file
04 / Regulations watching this type
Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for SAAB SF340A
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 2 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.
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 →