Saab-Fairchild 340A
8 Saab-Fairchild 340A aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1985–1987.
- Registered today
- 8
- Years built
- 1985–1987
- Seats
- 37
- Engines
- 2 · Turbo-prop
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Saab-Fairchild 340A airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.
AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
Watch new ADs for the Saab-Fairchild 340A
One email when a new AD may apply to this model. Stop any time.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 5
- Destroyed
- 0
- Substantial damage
- 1
- Minor damage
- 2
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Saab-Fairchild 340A airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Saab-Fairchild 340A aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Sep 4, 2002Damage not reported · none injuries · Detroit, MIN110XJ
- Jul 21, 2002Substantial damage · none injuries · Charleston, WVN110XJ
- Nov 22, 1989Minor damage · none injuries · Beaumont, TXN98XJ
- Feb 2, 1988Minor damage · minor injuries · Fayetteville, ARN691BC
- Oct 29, 1985Damage not reported · none injuries · Lincoln, NE
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 1995696 reports on Saab-Fairchild 340A airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- bulb54
- engine37
- connector30
- warning light22
- smoke detector19
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1985 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 5 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Saab-Fairchild 340A airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 5 NTSB events since 1982 involve Saab-Fairchild 340A airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 696 service difficulty reports on Saab-Fairchild 340A airframes since 1995. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.
- Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
- Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
- Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
- Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
- Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
Type data
FAA aircraft reference file- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing multi engine
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- 20,000 and over lb