Every 45 seconds a saab 340 or saab 2000 takes off or lands, around the clock and throughout the year in 30 countries. Saab 340b archives page 2 of 8 aircraft value news. Technical support we offer a wide portfolio of technical support services to operators, building on our unsurpassed knowledge of the 340 and 2000 aircraft. Structure and aerodynamics of saab 340 series aircraft uk essays. The dowty propellers r390 propeller system for saab 340s marked the worlds first use of composite propellers on a far part 25certified aircraft.
Our patented elliptical winglet provides industrybest performance. The saab 340 pilot saw the opposite direction traffic on tcas and descended early to increase separation. The saab 340 series was designed via a partnership between saab ab and fairchild aircraft. 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. They have provided excellent service to operators across the world since they were first introduced onto the market. Transfertransit passengers enter the number of transfertransit passengers. That is according to the aircraft valuation guide vref, a valuation that tamarack announced sept. The saab 340 is a swedish twinengined turboprop aircraft.
As it currently stands in ae, the saab 340 is represented ingame as a single model. As a former flight attendant on saab 340 s, sit towards the rear for a quieter ride. Increased airframe service life to 60,000 hrs gravel operation mods rear cargo heater. Back in the days of 19seat regional turboprops i thought the saab 340 was big in comparison. Winglet technology, llc, a wichita kansas based company, designs, certifies and markets the most innovative winglets in the world. Despite the touted 10 decibel quieter claim of silver airways, their. There is no armrest on the window side of the seat, being most silver flights are around an hour it wasnt too annoying. Structure and aerodynamics of saab 340 series aircraft. Anyway, im guessing silver air of florida hired you, they are the main remaining 340 operator. This model features a more stylish cabin and efficient layout that resulted in more room in the aft storage compartment. 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 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. The saab 340 is a swedish twoengine turboprop aircraft designed and initially produced by a partnership between saab and fairchild aircraft.
The list of saab 340 operators lists former, military and current operators of the aircraft as of june 2009. Saab will continue to actively manage the portfolio to enhance its value by maximizing income. The saab 340 and the saab 2000 are both reliable, cost effective and safe aircraft. Bromma air maintenance ab receives saab 340 contract. 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. Quite noisy because you are right by the propeller, but the service. Saab 340 and saab 2000, were produced between 1984 and 1999. The new features in the saab 340b include but are not necessarily limited to the following. After fairchild ceased operations, saab began to fully manufacture the saab 340, doing so until 1999. As the original manufacturer of the aircraft, saab knows the 340 and 2000 inside out. Since the service entry of this twinengine regional airliner in 1984, the fleetleading propeller blades have logged more than 40,000 flying hours.
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. Saab has operations and employees on all continents and constantly develops, adopts and improves new technology to meet customers changing needs. 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. Accomodating 33 passengers per flight, one of the most in the class, the saab sf340 is also equipped with an impressive minimum runway requirement. Saab 340 maintenance, repairs, inspections and cargo. 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 serves the global market with worldleading products, services and solutions ranging from military defence to civil security. 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. This site consists of a compilation of public information available on the internet. 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. In subsequent years, saab has diligently kept up with its customer support of these aircraft. Beechcraft king air 200 aircraft for sale 79 listings. That service bulletin specifies that certain control quadrants including those held as spares are to be inspected, and repaired if necessary. An improved version of the 340a, the 340b, was introduced in 1989.
Complete saab 340 improvements posted in new aircraft requests. The engine can fly a maximum 470nm with a maximum total weight in excess of 29000lb take off on under 6000lb of fuel. An overview of commercial aircraft 2018 2019 dvb bank. A regional express airlines rex saab 340b vhnrx, flight zl768 carrying 16 passengers and 3 crew from. Seat was pretty tight but then again, its a regional aircraft, commonly used on 2530min sectors. Originally, saab built the fuselage and fin while fairchild was responsible for the wings, empennage and engine nacelles. 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. The first improved development of the saab 340 was the 340b. Legroomwise, the economy pitch of 0cm is average, though of course what that means for you depends on how tall you are. The saab 340 is a favorite among airline passengers due to its flexibility, comfort. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
In total 22 saab 340 and three saab 2000 found new customers during 2015, a 47 % increase over 2014. Choose from 64 different sets of 340 saab flashcards on quizlet. Please note that smartcockpit is not affiliated in any way with any airplane manufacturer company. For over 65 years, aircraft bluebook has been the industry choice for complete and reliable aircraft valuation data.
New york city was top destination in 2019, with the mostflown aircraft the nextant 400xti, citation read more. Worldwide aircraft has its roots firmly established with expeience on the saab 340 aircraft. The 340a is a 30 to a 36seat commuter airliner, powered by two 1,735shp 1215kw generalelectric ct75a2 turboprop engines. 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. Last time i got on one was about 10 years ago and it seemed tiny. The saab 340 is a twinengine turboprop that was born from a partnership between saab and fairchild aircraft. The combination of the design of this model plus the panel makes a winning. 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.
A colgan air united express saab 340 prepares to accept passengers. The saab 340 s ceased production in 1998 with lack of interest from airliners and hence profits reduced. The saab 340 was developed together with fairchild, originally named sf340. 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. Jul 01, 2012 manual saab 340 products and names mentioned are the property of their respective owners. Saab sf340 private jet charter, hire costs, and rental rates. See more ideas about saab 340, aircraft and swedish air force. Destination iata airport code enter destination iata airport code. The conversion features a free loading design with 9g cargo nets, durable wall and ceiling.
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. The saab 2000 is a twinengined highspeed turboprop airliner built by saab. Such items will not be examined here in this chapter, but will be discussed in chapter 16 and 17. Nothing technical to add, but this post reminded me that my first flight ever was in a saab 340 from kact to kdfw. The saab 340 cityliner, with its 33seat capacity, is a passenger aircraft operated on secondary air routes with. During 2015 saab announced the placement of 25 saab regional aircraft to ten existing operators as well as nine new airlines. Avns core activity is the provision of expert commentary on current and future market values and lease rates. The period for appeal has expired and the contract was signed on july 3 which commences immediately and will initially run for 1. The saab 340 s ceased production in 1998 with lack of. 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. The usual effect of winglets will create a barrier, not allowing for the high and low speed air flow to create drag and vortexes. Faced with diminished value and demand for the 340, saab chose to shutter production in 1999.
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. The all aluminum fuselage and tail are the main highlights. Saab saab 340 specifications technical data description. Enhanced aircraft resale value value of transitional winglet and gw increase stc. Fsb report saab 340b federal aviation administration. It was originally designated as the sf340, which was later changed to 340a. 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. Under the production arrangement in which production was split 65. Garmin 750 garmin 650 garmin 345 transponder adsb inout garmin 335 transponder out.
Designated as the sf340, the aircrafts maiden flight was. This aircraft was in revenue service with a foreign operator and is available for outright sale. It is designed to seat 3036 passengers and, as of july 2018, there were 240 operational aircraft used by 34 different operators. Find the latest saab 340 turboprops aircraft for sale at. Saab 340 regional passenger airliner special missions. The silver airways saab 340 features 34 seats in a 1 cabin configuration. Local departing passengers enter the number of local departing passengers.
The production history is more complicated, though. Later on, in 1994, saab unveiled yet another iteration of the 340, known as the 340b plus. Atlas active winglets made by tamarack aerospace group inc. 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.
See the latest aircraft bluebook marketline news here. The following report will contain information on the saab 340 series aircraft in regards. The saab 340 is a swedish twinengine turboprop aircraft designed and initially produced by saab ab and fairchild aircraft. The material contained on this site is to be used for training purposes only. Saab initially retained the sf340 designation but later changed it to 340a. Saab ab, 581 88 linkoping, sweden visiting address. The saab 340 is a twinengined turboproppowered regional airliner with a capacity of maximum 35 passengers produced by the swedish manufacturer saab ab. The turboprop engine used by the 340 is highly efficient engine with high range for its size. 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.
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. I just got hired on the saab 340 and was hoping hear from other people about the aircraft. The saab 340 is a swedish twinengine turboprop aircraft designed and initially produced by. Flying this route in about two weeks and loads are pretty high. Anyone who has been a business commuter in the last 14 years has probably been on a saab 340 a or b. Design integrity that includes single splice wings, conventional configuration. The final assembly came together in linkoping, sweden. The two engines can thrust the saab 340b and b plus at 283 knots at an altitude of 25000 feet.