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Product Catalog: SAAB Regional Aircraft
Product Catalog: SAAB Regional Aircraft
Product catalog
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Your needs, our capabilities
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Spare parts support 4
Repair services 6
Customer training 8
Aircraft maintenance 30
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Spare parts support
Saab Regional Aircraft has the world’s largest inventory of Saab 340 and Saab
2000 spare parts, in depots located in Europe and USA.
Spare parts assortment Rental service lated parts and interior parts are
Saab Regional Aircraft offers a wide Rental is available for certain parts generally supported directly by
assortment of Saab 340 & 2000 and GSE to assist the customers the individual Original Equipment
aircraft spares. during special maintenance or dur- Manufacturers.
ing repair of parts.
The assortment covers Vendor Proprietary Parts
Expendables, Vendor Repairables, 24-hour Assistance All proprietary parts for the Saab 340
Saab Proprietary Parts and Ground A timely and optimized supply of & 2000 are available for purchase
Support Equipment (GSE). spares is essential to secure maxi- at Saab Regional Aircraft. Some are
mum dispatch reliability and econo- in stock, others are quoted with the
A variety of certain products can my for a customer. manufacturers lead time.
be offered in separate customer
agreements, for example Pitot Saab Regional Aircraft provides an Ground Support Equipment, in-
Tubes, De-Icer Boots, Windshields/ AOG support service round-the- cluding Test Equipment and Tools.
Windows, etc. clock, through one phone number. A large assortment of Ground Sup-
port Equipment (GSE) is available for
Provisioning service Parts Assortment Sale purchase at Saab Regional Aircraft.
In order to assist the customer in An assortment of aircraft spares is A selected number of GSE is also
optimizing the spares holding from offered. An itemized price cata- available on a rental basis. If required,
both a technical and economic logue is available by request. The Saab Regional Aircraft can calibrate
standpoint when starting a new assortment covers: and repair a customer’s GSE.
operation, Saab Regional Aircraft
can offer a spares recommendation Vendor Expendable and Initial provisioning
based on many years of experience. Repairable Parts In order to assist the customer in op-
Most of the vendor expendable timizing the spares holding from both
Whenever the customer sees a and repairable parts of the Saab a technical and economic standpoint
need for re-provisioning, Saab 340 & 2000 are available for when starting a new operation, Saab
Regional Aircraft can upon request purchase through Saab Regional Regional Aircraft offers a spares rec-
provide a recommended spare Aircraft. Engine and engine re- ommendation based on many years
parts list. of experience and comprehensive
optimization models.
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of the windshields to shed water,
providing the ultimate in visibility
for pilots during wet conditions,
reducing the use of wipers. This will
extend the service life of both the
wipers and the windows.
FASTboot®
Goodrich patented FASTboot®
pneumatic de-icers take the
guesswork out of de-icer instal-
lation. The pre-applied adhesive
provides a smooth and consist-
ent de-icer bond at a fraction of
De-ice boots the time needed for application of
standard de-icers.
Saab & Goodrich provide Saab field-proven to offer dependable Reduced environmental impact
operators with cost-effective protection in icing conditions on An added benefit from using the
replacement of their pneumatic thousands of aircraft worldwide. Goodrich FASTboot® de-icers is
De-ice boots. the reduced environmental impact.
Achieve better cycle life and lower As the adhesive is pre-applied, the
Goodrich De-icing invented De-ice overall cost of operations through hazardous waste handling normally
boots over 80 years ago and this superior material, hand-crafted associated with changing de-ice
expertise has been carried over quality boots that installs quickly boots is eliminated.
to de-ice boots that have been with Goodrich patented FASTboot®.
Saab & GKN have worked hard to Using an OEM part ensures the
bring down the cost of pitot tubes quality and the reliability of the
and can offer this OEM part at a component as a part of a flight
competitive price. critical system.
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Repair services
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Parts Exchange Sale (PES) Saab Regional Aircraft provide fixed Major advantages
This is a quick way to replace a part. price commercial repair contracts on of a repair service
A serviceable component is delivered parts agreed between customer and
at a fixed price (PES) or with a fixed Saab Regional Aircraft.
agreement
exchange fee plus repair cost for the
failed exchange component. Rental •• Fixed maintenance cost per
FH = Controlled cash flow
Rental is available for certain parts
The PES assortment covers most and GSE to assist the customers •• Advance exchange in AOG
repairable components that are eco- during special maintenance or during or critical situations
nomically viable to repair (subject to repair of parts. •• Access to regional pool of
stock availability). Among the 300+ exchange parts
parts you will find everything from Recurring provisioning •• Reduced freight charges
sensors and fans to landing gear Whenever the customer sees a need
struts. Looking for a flexible solution for re-provisioning, Saab Regional •• Reduced inventory
to optimize your supply chain? Let Aircraft will upon request, provide a •• Reduced administration
Saab provide your answer. recommended spare parts list. •• High modification standard
on components
Commercial repairs 24-hour Assistance
Saab Regional Aircraft also accepts A timely and optimized supply of •• Reliability improvements
working together with our
orders for maintenance and repair of spares is essential to secure maxi-
technical support
repairable parts and takes responsi- mum dispatch reliability and econ-
bility for the administration of having omy for a customer. Saab Regional •• When needed, DER & PMA in
it sent to a repair station or the origi- Aircraft has strategically located order to avoid obsolesence,
high cost and better repair
nal manufacturer. spares depots and provides service
support
round-the-clock. AOG orders are
available through one phone number. •• Reduced turnaround time
•• Complete logistic and tech-
nical support
•• Saab will manage the com-
plete supply chain
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Customer training
Since 1993, Saab AB, Customer Training has offered expert Saab 340 & 2000
training. We can offer highly qualified instructors with experience in design, testing,
production, maintenance and training. Our courses have been conducted world-
wide and we take pride in our satisfied customers.
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Upgrades & modifications
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Upgrades & modifications
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ACRO Seats Interior LED Lights Lantal carpets
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Upgrades & modifications
ACRO Seats
Many Saab 340 & Saab 2000 aircraft have been
flying for decades. Upgrading the seats will make a
huge difference to how your customers perceive the
cabin, and ultimately you as an operator. The new
seats have a slim-line, ergonomic seat back that
cradles and supports the passenger as he or she
sits comfortably against the seat cushion.
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Ultra fixed/Ultra recline
Weight savings
Seat weights Single Double
Superlight fixed
Ultra fixed 13,5 kg. 23,0 kg.
(rated 16G)
Ultra recline 14,2 kg. 23,2 kg.
(rated 16G)
Superlight fixed 12,4 kg. 20,0 kg.
(rated 9G)
Typical old recline 15,3 kg. 27,7 kg.
(rated 16G)
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Upgrades & modifications
Long lifespan - reduce mainte- tem. The ballasts will be replaced subjected to large swings in tem-
nance with harnesses. The Saab 2000 perature and humidity plus vibra-
With a specified minimum of requires some reconfiguring of the tion. Damages to fittings as a result
60.000 hours use without color window and optional cove lights. of changing tubes will also be
shift or light output degradation, reduced due to the LED’s longer
the maintenance cost for your air- Reduce power consumption service life.
craft will be reduced when switch- Power consumption is reduced
ing to LED’s. from 8 watts per 12 inch tube to Eliminate ballasts - increase
just 5.1 watts. This reduction by safety
Reduce environmental impact roughly 35% translates to a total of Because the LED’s run directly off
LED lighting systems are environ- 120 watts for a typical Saab 340 in- 28V DC aircraft power, there is no
mentally and ecologically friendly. stallation and 200 watts for a Saab need for ballasts. Installing LED´s
2000. Using less power will also be will therefore increase the level of
Simple modification beneficial from a heat perspective, safety in your aircraft.
The LED’s mount inside the cur- reducing the strain on air condi-
rent fittings. In the Saab 340 the tioning systems. Service bulletin
lighting system is powered with 28 The LED modification is available in
volts. LED-lighting can be installed Increase durability a Saab OEM service bulletin mak-
without any changes to the sys- LED’s are more robust than fluo- ing modified aircraft fully transfer-
rescent tubing, especially when rable between countries.
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Key features
• 60.000 hours with no color shift
or light output degradation.
• Lower power consumption,
from 8 to 5.1 watts per tube.
• Simple modification.
• Less fragile than fluorescent
tubes.
• Environmentally friendly.
• Eliminates ballasts - increased
safety.
• Available in a Saab OEM service
bulletin, modified aircraft are
fully transferrable between
countries.
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Upgrades & modifications
Lantal carpets
The new Lantal carpet has a conditioned weight
of 1.200g/m2 shedding up to 7,8 kg. compared to
other carpets when installed in a Saab 2000 and
4.6 kg. in a Saab 340.
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Upgrades & modifications
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Electronic flight bag
provisioning
Instead of carrying heavy flight bags packed with
manuals, navigation charts, logbooks, check-lists and
other documents, you can pack it all into your C-PED.
Making it instantly available and only a fingertip away.
Instead of carrying heavy flight bags (C-PED). The kit includes structural
packed with manuals, navigation reinforcement and attachment to
charts, logbooks, check-lists and the arm linkage for the holder of a
other documents, you can pack it C-PED, and two power supply con-
all into your PED. Making it instantly nections. The AFM/AOM documen-
available and only a fingertip away. tation is available in “pdf” format for
Key features
uploading to the C-PED.
Today, any controlled PED can • Over current/over voltage protec-
store, catalogue and bookmark Decompression and EMI test tion in compliance with RTCA
information to provide quick and documentation may be provided standards
easy access before and during for C-PED to support the opera- • Recognizes your specific PED and
flights. Flight plans, weather infor- tional approval process charges to the maximum allotted
mation and other vital information speed for the device
can be studied and updated close NOTE: C-PED and arm linkage
• LED over current indication light .
to boarding and take-off. During including holder is not included and
flight quick access to information considered BFE (carry-on equip- • Fulfills the 5V power supply maxi-
means that safety and security is- ment). This is COTS equipment. mum, 2.2 A steady state output
sues can be handled more rapidly Recommended part numbers will requirement
and precise. be advised in the service bulletin • Charges the majority of phones,
and positioning will be detailed in tablets, and eReaders including:
The solution AOM procedure. Apple, Android, Windows, Ama-
Saab can provide a service bul- zon, Samsung, Asus, Lenovo, and
letin kit for provisioning to the more- including all generations of
installation of a Controlled PED iPhones, iPads, and iPods.
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Maximum take-off p
Propeller
Layout (tyPicaL)
A B
Smoke
Curtain
Length volume
section a 6 ft 11 in 2.1 m 75 ft3 2.1 m
section B 25 ft 10 in 7.9 m 864 ft3 24.3 m
section c 10 ft 5 in 3.2 m 331 ft3 9.4 m
CARGO 43 ft 2 in
total 13.2 m 1270 ft3 35.8 m
53 in
1.35 m
51 in
1.30 m
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TCAS 7.1
Depending on your aircraft’s existing TCAS system,
Saab now offers a software or combined software/
hardware upgrade to comply with the EASA mandate
and will provide a service bulletin.
Software or hardware upgrade? TCAS
TCAS
TCAS TCAS or
or non-equipped
non-equipped
Aircraft equipped with Collins
TTR-921 or Honeywell TCAS-
2000 will only require a software Descend
Descend RA
RA ATC
ATC instruction
instruction to
to descend
descend
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Upgrades & modifications
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Range increase with
max payload (to MZFW)
JKG
BLL
DUB MMX
BHX
FKB
Key features
Payload
(kg) (lb) • Increased MTOW to 30.000 lbs
10000 • No physical modifications to the
aircraft.
4000 Payload-Range limiting factors
MTOW 30.000 lbs
8000 • Significant range and/or payload
MTOW 29.000 lbs
increase at high load capacity
Volumetric factors/
3000
6000 long routes. MT
OW
• Increased payload and Poten-
Payload
2000
4000 tial savings when fuel tanker-
Fue
ing.
tanl
GPS Position
Aircraft share speed,
altitude & position data
with each other
(Requires ADSB-IN)
ADS-B Out
Aircraft navigation will change dramatically in the up-
coming years and ADS-B Out is the first step. Make
sure you are prepared.
The ADS-B Out mandate is the The Saab solution Prepared for future upgrades.
first step in a major upgrade to how When choosing the Saab ADS-B PBN will requre future upgrades as
aircraft navigate the skies and it is Out service bulletin you get a solu- this technology is implemented.
crucial to understand the upcom- tion that is fully supported from the
ing changes when choosing your aircraft TC-holder. This means you It is wise to choose an upgrade
upgrade path. may utilize the same /similar flight path and invest in the Saab ADS-B
manuals for all aircraft which leads Out solution using equipment that
PBN (Performance Based Navigation) to lower cost for training, manual allows for later upgrades of the
is the future of aircraft navigation. revisions etc. You also have access navigation system.
It will allow more efficient routes to to Saab’s support of all technical
save fuel, cut noise, reduce emis- systems involved.
sions and increase safety by re-
ducing track miles, avoiding noise As Saab’s ADS-B Out solution is
sensitive areas and the use of ef- based on the Universal FMS 1Lw,
ficient descent paths thus minimiz- you will have no upcoming obsoles-
ing terminal area manoeuvring and cence issues in this area.
Key features
periodic altitude constraints.
Preserve the value of your aircraft • Flight manuals will be updated by
Be ready for the 2020 mandate Upgrading using a Saab service Saab, leading to
ADS-B Out is an airspace require- bulletin is a future proof solution - Enhanced safety
ment and already required in many that allows you to upgrade the - Reduced training cost
parts of the world. A more stringent navigation system to comply with - Reduced cost for manual
version of the ADS-B Out mandate in future operational and/or regulatory revisions
Europe is due per June 2020 (retro- demands.
fit) and in the USA per January 2020. • Solution supported in repair
Using Saab service bulletins for the programs.
The coming mandates in Europe and installation is not only preserving • Technical support, fault isolation
USA require a DO-260B ATC Mode- the value of your aircraft, it also en- etc. of all systems included
S Transponder as well as a more sures you full support in the future • Fully supported by TC-holder
capable GNSS Sensor. and full updating of relevant aircraft
manuals, including flight opera- • Future proof for upgrading
tional manuals. A Saab solution has navigation systems
a real value when moving aircraft • Modified aircraft are fully
between countries. transferable between countries
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Extended wingtips Performance
This option, for aircraft serial num- The wing tips are extended by 0.6 improvement
ber 361 and up, is designed for m (2 ft). Wingspan is increased to
improved take-off, landing, single 22.75 m (74 ft 8 in). The extensions • 1 000 m runway requirement for
typical commuter operations
engine climb and single engine are attached to standard fittings.
(150 nm sector, 30 passengers,
ceiling performance to allow for Structural reinforcement, extended full IFR reserves.)
higher payloads on short and/or de-icing boots, navigation lights
hot and high airfields as well as op- and wiring are included as well as • 650 kg (1 400 lb) more payload
eration over mountainous terrain. a new Airplane Flight Manual and from cool, low airfields. Doubles
range capability from 1 200 m
For performance restricted opera- Aircraft Operations Manual with the
strip, 900 nm supported in repair
tion the performance improvement improved performance levels. programs
can be up to 1400 lbs. (1 200 m, sea level, ISA to ISA 20+c)
Gravel Runway
This option consists of a gravel The gravel runway protection kit is for the fuselage belly, underside
runway protection kit and supple- developed to protect the airframe wing fairings, some of the flap
mental information in the Airplane and affected systems from dam- hinge leading edges, change of af-
Flight Manual with procedures and age caused by loose stones and fected antennas, beacon lights and
aircraft performance data for take- includes glass fiber protection air ram inlet as well as shields for
off and landing on gravel runways. plate for the flaps, protection tape the landing gears.
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Technical support services
As the original manufacturer of the aircraft, Saab has a unique, in-depth knowledge
of the Saab 340 & Saab 2000 aircraft and we serve the global market with world-
leading products, services and solutions for these aircraft.
It is our pronounced strategy to support and evolve our products to the varying
needs of operator’s, making sure they will be able to continue carrying our their
passengers and cargo for many years to come. We are committed to ensuring
the airworthiness of Saab aircraft in order to provide continuous safe operation
and value to customers.
Statement services Using only OEM repairs assures that Engineering services
The following statement services are future changes to the maintenance As the TC holder for Saab 340 and
available to Saab 340 and Saab 2000 program presented in the MRB Saab 2000, we can provide opera-
operators and repair stations. These Report can easily be applied to your tors with engineering statements
OEM (Original Equipment Manufac- aircraft without additional analysis. and supporting documents for a
turer) services will be provided in the variety of issues.
form of a structural repair statement Heavy maintenance support for
which involves repairs to the struc- structural repair statements Supporting documents for MRBR
ture of the aircraft, or an engineering Saab defines heavy maintenance task extensions/escalations or
statement which deals with support support as a series of damage oc- LUMP program
of all other engineering needs. currences over a defined time period By optimizing the maintenance
bundled into a single billing event. program you will ensure the most ef-
The OEM repairs issued by Saab are fective operation of your aircraft and
the only way to guarantee that the Occurrences of this type may take also establish the lowest possible
long-term characteristics such as the form of several repair statements Direct Maintenance Cost (DMC) with
the damage tolerant requirements with multiple repairs per statement. possible cost savings up to 50% re-
of the aircraft are preserved. This lated to inspection and man-power,
ensures that the repaired aircraft The operator/repair station is re- by escalating the maintenance task
continues to be covered by the MRB quired to provide information when interval and increase aircraft avail-
inspection program and will not the heavy maintenance starts and ability. Using Saab, the Type Certifi-
require any kind of additional inspec- ends respectively. Heavy mainte- cate Holder supporting documents
tions resulting in additional labour nance support statements cannot for the extension of the aircraft main-
and administrative expenses. This be selected as an AOG occurrence. tenance inspection interval not only
also ensure that the long-term value gives you the experience of the Type
of your aircraft is sustained. Certificate Holder, but also most
likely a more substantial application
to the local authority
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Electrical load analysis MDC analysis Saab 2000 shooting and in most cases we will
Saab provides a service for elec- The MDC in the Saab 2000 stores a determine the cause very quickly
trical load analysis. This service lot of information e.g. maintenance which means that the aircraft can
includes detailed voltage and cur- messages, LRU fault history, engine be returned to service with mini-
rent load information for the entire trend data, etc. Based on the stored mum delay.
electrical system of the aircraft. The data that has been logged during
analysis is based on the standard operation we can provide MDC Engineering on-site support
aircraft configuration and updated analysis and recommend proactive Saab can provide experienced ser-
with applicable options and modi- maintenance actions in order to vice engineers/technicians to give
fications implemented on the spe- avoid delays and cancellations. on-site technical support, including
cific individual aircraft. During the technical advisory assistance for
years of operation, several modifi- We can also provide engine trend resolving technical questions and
cations and service bulletins may analysis based on the MDC data. problems pertaining to mainte-
have been incorporated, affecting This service can be provided as a nance and operation, etc.
the electrical loads on the aircraft. single analysis or as a subscrip-
tion contract on a regular basis e.g.
The service may be of special inter- weekly or monthly analysis.
est due to authority requirement
or when declaring status during Certification service
Example of services
transfer of aircraft to a new operator. As the ype certificate holder for
Saab 340 and Saab 2000 and as
• Structural repair statements
DFDR analysis and animations an EASA approved Part 21 Design
Saab can provide operators with Organisation, Saab can support cus- • On-site support of aircraft repair
DFDR read-out, parameter checks tomer’s/owners with type accept- • Supporting documents for MRBR
and analysis. These services can be ance applications for Saab 340 and task extensions
provided on case by case basis or Saab 2000 in countries where the
• Electrical load analysis
on regular basis as a subscription. aircraft is not previously certified.
We can also provide 3D animations • DFDR analysis and animations
for investigations/training purposes Troubleshooting services • Engineering technical order
based on operator’s request. Our service engineering team has
• Certification service
an unmatched experience of the
Engineering technical order (ETO) Saab 340 & 2000 aircraft. We have • Troubleshooting services
Saab provides a service for providing extensive knowledge in trouble- • Engineering on-site support
Engineering Technical Orders.
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Aircraft maintenance
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Manuals & AAS
All manuals issued by Saab are in line with international industry standards. Rele-
vant ATA rules, requirements and recommendations are continuously followed and
adhered to, for example AMTOSS, SGML and Simplified English where applicable.
The manuals are revised to incor- Saab 2000: ACAP, AFM, AMM, based on the number of aircraft
porate changes of procedures, al- AOM, ARM, CPM, IPC, ITEM, JC, registered on the operator’s AOC
ternative methods of maintenance, LUMP, MELPG, MMEL, MPD, MRB, in December of the previous year
corrections and the modification NDT, Saab CMM:s, SB, SNL, SRM, and will not change during the year
situation of Saab originated service SSM, WBM, WDM, and the different it is valid for, regardless of fleet
bulletins. manual indexes. changes.
Web published documents Saab electronic documents New operators will pay an amount
Manuals and documents are avail- As a complement to the web based on the number of registered
able on Saab Support Portal at manuals it is possible to order ad- aircraft and how many months are
saab.com. ditional DVDs. left of the year. The amount per
aircraft is determined depending
To be able to view manuals at the Annual Airworthiness on the size of each operator’s fleet,
website you need a user-ID and a Subscription (AAS) according to a sliding scale.
password. Information about how All operators flying Saab regional
to receive a password is found on aircraft must pay a subscription
the website. Once logged in you giving them access to the aircraft
can access the manuals that your maunals and contruibuting to the
company subscribes to. effort required to ensure continu-
ous airworthiness of the Saab 340
Manuals and documents that are and Saab 2000 thus safeguarding
available on the website are: your investment in the aircraft.
Saab 340: ACAP, AFM, AMM, AOM, The AAS is to be paid by the
ARM, CPM, IPC, ITEM, JC, LUMP, company, to whom each aircraft is
MELPG, MMEL, MPD, MRB, NDT, registered, i.e. all operators with an
PBM, Saab CMM:s, Interior CMM:s, Air Operator Certificate or equiva-
SB, SNL, SRM, WM, WBM, and the lent. The AAS will be determined
different manual indexes.
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thinking edge to deliver
innovative, effective products
and solutions that enhance
your capabilities and deliver
smarter outcomes.
This document and the information contained herein is the property of Saab AB
and must not be used, disclosed or altered without Saab AB’s prior written consent.
Saab AB
Support & Services
Regional Aircraft
SE-581 88 Linköping
Sweden
regional.aircraft@saabgroup.com
saab.com
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