In designing the model 340, saab engineers elected for a lowmonoplane wing arrangement carrying a pair of turboprop engines for fuel and cost efficiency and to satisfy the operational ranges required. Find the latest saab 340 turboprops aircraft for sale at. Saab has operations and employees on all continents and constantly develops, adopts and improves new technology to meet customers changing needs. Fsb report saab 340b federal aviation administration. The saab 340 pilot saw the opposite direction traffic on tcas and descended early to increase separation.
This model features a more stylish cabin and efficient layout that resulted in more room in the aft storage compartment. Enhanced aircraft resale value value of transitional winglet and gw increase stc. Choose from 64 different sets of 340 saab flashcards on quizlet. Under the production arrangement in which production was split 65. Saab 340b archives page 2 of 8 aircraft value news. Saab initially retained the sf340 designation but later changed it to 340a. It is designed to seat 3036 passengers and, as of july 2018, there were 240 operational aircraft used by 34 different operators. As the original manufacturer of the aircraft, saab knows the 340 and 2000 inside out. Flying this route in about two weeks and loads are pretty high. She isnt the roomiest or the quietest i suggest earplugs or a seat in the rear of the cabin but she gets the job done. I have over 2,700 hours logged as a pilot on the saab 340 thats like 1,125 days and counting the sf30 is a reliable aircraft. Jul 01, 2012 manual saab 340 products and names mentioned are the property of their respective owners. This site consists of a compilation of public information available on the internet.
I just got hired on the saab 340 and was hoping hear from other people about the aircraft. Nothing technical to add, but this post reminded me that my first flight ever was in a saab 340 from kact to kdfw. The all aluminum fuselage and tail are the main highlights. Anyone who has been a business commuter in the last 14 years has probably been on a saab 340 a or b. The saab 2000 is a twinengined highspeed turboprop airliner built by saab. The period for appeal has expired and the contract was signed on july 3 which commences immediately and will initially run for 1. An improved version of the 340a, the 340b, was introduced in 1989.
The following report will contain information on the saab 340 series aircraft in regards. Beechcraft king air 200 aircraft for sale 79 listings. Design integrity that includes single splice wings, conventional configuration. More powerful engines improved hot and high performance, while other changes included a greater span tailplane, a higher max takeoff weight and better range. The silver airways saab 340 features 34 seats in a 1 cabin configuration. For over 65 years, aircraft bluebook has been the industry choice for complete and reliable aircraft valuation data. The saab 340 was developed together with fairchild, originally named sf340. The saab 340 is a favorite among airline passengers due to its flexibility, comfort. The material contained on this site is to be used for training purposes only.
Saab ab, 581 88 linkoping, sweden visiting address. The lack there of winglets on the saab 340 highlights how the engineers have been able to reduce the mixing of air from the top and bottom of the aerofoil. Given the choice between that drive and an hour and 20 mins in a saab, i choose the saab now, if the choice was between a rollercoaster ride in a prop to palm springs or a 737 to ontario, and my final destination was palm springs, im taking the 737 to ont. The usual effect of winglets will create a barrier, not allowing for the high and low speed air flow to create drag and vortexes. Saab 340 pictures, specifications, cabin configuration.
Later on, in 1994, saab unveiled yet another iteration of the 340, known as the 340b plus. Jul 17, 2015 every 45 seconds a saab 340 or saab 2000 takes off or lands, around the clock and throughout the year in 30 countries. The production history is more complicated, though. The saab 340 is a swedish twinengine turboprop aircraft designed and initially produced by. The saab 340 is a twinengined turboproppowered regional airliner with a capacity of maximum 35 passengers produced by the swedish manufacturer saab ab. A regional express airlines rex saab 340b vhnrx, flight zl768 carrying 16 passengers and 3 crew from. Sf34 b190, auckland nz, 2007 on 29 may 2007, a saab 340 aircraft that was holding on an angled taxiway at auckland international airport was inadvertently cleared to line up in front of a landing raytheon 1900d. The saab 340b was the first development of the saab 340a, the newer aircraft had more powerful engines, a larger tail plane and the crafts range and takeoff weight where increased.
During 2015 saab announced the placement of 25 saab regional aircraft to ten existing operators as well as nine new airlines. Destination iata airport code enter destination iata airport code. That service bulletin specifies that certain control quadrants including those held as spares are to be inspected, and repaired if necessary. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Local departing passengers enter the number of local departing passengers.
This aircraft was in revenue service with a foreign operator and is available for outright sale. Faced with diminished value and demand for the 340, saab chose to shutter production in 1999. The saab 2000 came to be due to a decision in 1988 by saab to develop an elongated version of the saab 340 capable of carrying up to 50 passengers, having the same economic efficiency along with better climbing performance. In subsequent years, saab has diligently kept up with its customer support of these aircraft. The engine can fly a maximum 470nm with a maximum total weight in excess of 29000lb take off on under 6000lb of fuel. Of the 99 saab 340 aircraft not included in the policy, 57 are funded with nonrecourse longterm loans and 42 are covered by asset value insurance issued by ekn, the swedish government agency for export guarantees. The saab 340 and the saab 2000 are both reliable, cost effective and safe aircraft. Pdf owner manuals and user guides are not affiliated with the products andor names mentioned in this site. The two engines can thrust the saab 340b and b plus at 283 knots at an altitude of 25000 feet. Bromma air maintenance ab receives saab 340 contract. A colgan air united express saab 340 prepares to accept passengers. Saab 340 regional passenger airliner special missions. Legroomwise, the economy pitch of 0cm is average, though of course what that means for you depends on how tall you are. Saab 340 cargo conversion our easa approved cargo conversion stc for the saab 340a and saab 340b aircraft provides a cost effective way to convert this fuel efficient passenger aircraft into a freighter capable of carrying 36 m3 1,280 cu ft of cargo.
Saab sf340 private jet charter, hire costs, and rental rates. The first improved development of the saab 340 was the 340b. Saab 340b values of turboprops remain stable despite fuel the lower price of fuel, which should seemingly allow operators to fly regional jets more efficiently, has not had an impact on the values of turboprops as demand for used equipment remains robust. Since the service entry of this twinengine regional airliner in 1984, the fleetleading propeller blades have logged more than 40,000 flying hours. Saab sf 340 private charter flights and prices the result of a joint study involving saabscania of sweden and fairchild in the usa, the saab sf340 was launched in 1980 and first flew in 1983.
It was originally designated as the sf340, which was later changed to 340a. Accomodating 33 passengers per flight, one of the most in the class, the saab sf340 is also equipped with an impressive minimum runway requirement. See more ideas about saab 340, aircraft and swedish air force. Mission aircraft values news was created in 1992 to provide independent and informed advice regarding current and future aircraft values, and the factors that affect them, to the air transport community. The saab 340 is a swedish twoengine turboprop aircraft designed and initially produced by a partnership between saab and fairchild aircraft. Back in the days of 19seat regional turboprops i thought the saab 340 was big in comparison. Technical support we offer a wide portfolio of technical support services to operators, building on our unsurpassed knowledge of the 340 and 2000 aircraft. Our aircraft pacific coastal airlines official website. The aircraft fleet needs a support organisation that is always on its toes to ensure that operators can keep their planes in the air 247, 365 days a year. Structure and aerodynamics of saab 340 series aircraft uk essays. Avns core activity is the provision of expert commentary on current and future market values and lease rates.
The saab 340 is a twinengine turboprop that was born from a partnership between saab and fairchild aircraft. Our history with the saab goes all the way back to 1982 when jim mcclean, one of the founders of worldwide was a participant in the maintenance steering committee and msg3 working groups for the saab 340 when it was still cardboard and plywood. New york city was top destination in 2019, with the mostflown aircraft the nextant 400xti, citation read more. Atlas active winglets made by tamarack aerospace group inc. The combination of the design of this model plus the panel makes a winning. Last time i got on one was about 10 years ago and it seemed tiny. An overview of commercial aircraft 2018 2019 dvb bank.
The saab 340 s ceased production in 1998 with lack of interest from airliners and hence profits reduced. Given the choice between that drive and an hour and 20 mins in a saab, i choose the saab now, if the choice was between a rollercoaster ride in a prop to palm springs or a 737 to ontario. Saab serves the global market with worldleading products, services and solutions ranging from military defence to civil security. Such items will not be examined here in this chapter, but will be discussed in chapter 16 and 17. The primary change here is an increase in shp from 1735 to 1750 with a corresponding increase of 10 percent to 15 percent in overall thrust. Structure and aerodynamics of saab 340 series aircraft. Saab saab 340 specifications technical data description. Quite noisy because you are right by the propeller, but the service. Complete saab 340 improvements new aircraft requests. The new features in the saab 340b include but are not necessarily limited to the following. Designated as the sf340, the aircrafts maiden flight was. Please note that smartcockpit is not affiliated in any way with any airplane manufacturer company. Garmin 750 garmin 650 garmin 345 transponder adsb inout garmin 335 transponder out. Transfertransit passengers enter the number of transfertransit passengers.
Despite the touted 10 decibel quieter claim of silver airways, their. The saab 340 is a swedish twinengined turboprop aircraft. That is according to the aircraft valuation guide vref, a valuation that tamarack announced sept. The saab 340 series was designed via a partnership between saab ab and fairchild aircraft. There is no armrest on the window side of the seat, being most silver flights are around an hour it wasnt too annoying. The dowty propellers r390 propeller system for saab 340s marked the worlds first use of composite propellers on a far part 25certified aircraft. After fairchild ceased operations, saab began to fully manufacture the saab 340, doing so until 1999. Originally, saab built the fuselage and fin while fairchild was responsible for the wings, empennage and engine nacelles. The turboprop engine used by the 340 is highly efficient engine with high range for its size. Winglet technology, llc, a wichita kansas based company, designs, certifies and markets the most innovative winglets in the world. See the latest aircraft bluebook marketline news here. Increased airframe service life to 60,000 hrs gravel operation mods rear cargo heater. The engines are ecmp qualified and the aircraft will be delivered with the existing components, plus fresh exterior paint and newly refurbished gen 3 interior.
Saab will continue to actively manage the portfolio to enhance its value by maximizing income. As a full service organisation, saab can take care of all your logistical supply needs, making us your ideal supplier of spare parts for the saab 340 and saab 2000. Our patented elliptical winglet provides industrybest performance. The 340a is a 30 to a 36seat commuter airliner, powered by two 1,735shp 1215kw generalelectric ct75a2 turboprop engines. As it currently stands in ae, the saab 340 is represented ingame as a single model. Saab 340 maintenance, repairs, inspections and cargo.
Worldwide aircraft has its roots firmly established with expeience on the saab 340 aircraft. They have provided excellent service to operators across the world since they were first introduced onto the market. The list of saab 340 operators lists former, military and current operators of the aircraft as of june 2009. Anyone have any experience flying dtwith on the sf340. Every 45 seconds a saab 340 or saab 2000 takes off or lands, around the clock and throughout the year in 30 countries. Seat was pretty tight but then again, its a regional aircraft, commonly used on 2530min sectors.
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