# Service difficulty reports: N27XJ

A list on [N27XJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27XJ.md).

Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Newest first.

- [SDR MALA060527](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA060527.md): Battery Pack · inoperative · Aug 19, 2006 · N27XJ · Saab SF340A · Emergency Lighting
  > EMERGENCY LIGHTS ASSOCIATED WITH POWER SUPPLY 20LN INOP. REPLACED POWER SUPPLY AND BATTERY PACK WITH SERVICEABLE UNITS.
- [SDR MALA060202](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA060202.md): Strip · loose · Feb 14, 2006 · N27XJ · Saab SF340A · Landing Gear Doors
  > INFLIGHT VIBRATION. RAN ENGINES ONE AT A TIME AND FOUND LITTLE TO NO VIBRATION IN THIS RANGE. REPLACED ONE DAMAGED RIVET IN RT NLG DOOR TEFLON STRIP AND REPAIRED A DEICE BOOT PATCH ON RT INBD LEADING EDGE. TEST FLIGHT IS REQUESTED.
- [SDR MALA060070](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA060070.md): Unknown · vibration · Feb 14, 2006 · N27XJ · Saab SF340A · Standard Practices/Structures
  > CREW REPORTED AN UNUSUAL VIBRATION IN CRUISE FLIGHT. AFTER DEBRIEFING THE CREW, THE ONSET OF THE VIBRATION WAS DURING STRAIGHT AND LEVEL FLIGHT AND AT 210KTS. THEY WERE NOT IN ICING CONDITIONS, THERE WAS NO TURBULANCE, A/P AND YAW DAMPNERS ENGAGED, CONDITION
- [SDR MALA050158](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA050158.md): Anti-Ice Valve · malfunctioned · Feb 20, 2005 · N27XJ · Saab SF340A · Ice/Rain Protection System
  > RT AIR VALVE ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT. RAN QRH AND RECYCLED, NO CHANGE. REPLACED ANTI-ICE VALVE IAW ENGINE MAINTENANCE MANUAL CH 75-00-00. P/N ON/OFF 6058T80P03. S/N OFF COMD0563. OPS CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR MALA050182](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA050182.md): Battery Pack · failed · Feb 14, 2005 · N27XJ · Saab SF340A · Emergency Lighting
  > BATTERY PACK P/N 61-0498-1, S/N 9804442. FAILED SCHEDULED CAPACITY CHECK. DEEP CYCLED. UNIT PASSES CMM CHECKS, RTS 2/16/05.
- [SDR MALA050181](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA050181.md): Battery Pack · failed · Jan 28, 2005 · N27XJ · Saab SF340A · Emergency Lighting
  > BATTERY PACK 61-0478-9, S/N M005. REMOVED FOR SCHEDULED CAPACITY CHECK. CAPACITY CHECK FAIL. REPLACED CELL PACK 55-2198-1. UNIT PASSES CMM TESTS, RTS 2-3/05.
- [SDR MALA040943](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA040943.md): Battery · failed · Dec 9, 2004 · N27XJ · Saab SF340A · Emergency Lighting
  > BATTERY POWER SUPPLY P/N 61-0478-9, S/N ELB150 FAILED SCHEDULED CAPACITY CHECK. MAINTENANCE REPLACED BATTERY ASSEMBLY UNIT P/N 55-2198-1 UNIT PASSES CMM CHECKS, RETURNED TO SERVICE 12/20/04.
- [SDR MALA040625](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA040625.md): Skin · dented · Oct 27, 2004 · N27XJ · Saab SF340A · Empennage Flight Control Surfaces, Attach Fittings
  > DURING 4Y/2Y INSPECTION IN BNA, NOTED 7 DENTS IN LT UPPER STAB SKIN. FIVE ARE WITHIN LIMITS PER THE SRM & 2 WERE DELAMINATED AND REPAIRED PER EO S55017.
- [SDR MALA040562](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA040562.md): Detector · malfunctioned · Sep 3, 2004 · N27XJ · Saab SF340A · Engine Oil Temperature
  > LT ENG OIL TEMP INCREASED TO 130 DEG C FOR MORE THAN 15 MIN. OIL PRESSURE STEADY AT 60 PSI. ALTITUDE 14,000 FT CRUISE FLT. AIR RETURN TO MSP. MX PERFORMED PRECAUTIONARY BOROSCOPE FOR INLET DAMAGE OR BLOCKAGE. REMOVED AND REPLACED LT ENG OIL TEMP DETECTOR
- [SDR MALA040177](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA040177.md): Floor Panel · corroded · Jan 29, 2004 · N27XJ · Saab SF340A · Fuselage Floor Panel
  > DURING INSPECTION IN LCQ, RT STA 176.1 CO-PILOT COCKPIT FLOOR CORRODED HEAVILY. MAINTENANCE REMOVED CORRODED AREA AND INSTALLED DOUBLER REPAIR IAW MESABA EO S53197. A/C RELEASE DATE 2/5/2004.
- [SDR MALA040178](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA040178.md): Seat Track · corroded · Jan 29, 2004 · N27XJ · Saab SF340A · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > DURING INSPECTION IN LCQ, LT O/B SEAT TRACK STA 686 HAS HEAVY CORROSION. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED CORRODED SEAT TRACK IAW MESABA EO S53060. A/C RELEASE DATE 2/5/04.
- [SDR MALA040176](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA040176.md): Skin · corroded · Jan 29, 2004 · N27XJ · Saab SF340A · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > DURING INSPECTION IN LCQ, TCAS ANTENNA SKIN MATING SURFACE HAS EXFOLIATION CORROSION AND DOUBLER IS DISBONDING. MAINTENANCE REMOVED CORROSION FROM SKIN MATING SURFACE, REMOVED AND REPLACED TCAS ANTENNA DOUBLER AND INSTALLED REPAIR DOUBLER IAW MESABA, EO S5319
- [SDR MALA040175](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA040175.md): Skin · dented · Jan 23, 2004 · N27XJ · Saab SF340A · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > LEFT UPPER FUSELAGE HAS NUMEROUS DENTS AT FS 339-345 STRINGER 1505-1206. MAINTENANCE FABRICATED DOUBLER FOR FUSELAGE SKIN AT FS 339-345, STRINGER 1505-1506, TREATED AND PRIMED, INSTALLED DOUBLER, TOP COATED IAW SAAB 340 SRM 53-70-10-2. A/C RELEASE DATE 2/5/0
- [SDR MALA030434](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA030434.md): Connector · damaged · Sep 26, 2003 · N27XJ · Saab SF340A · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice System
  > DURING CLIMBOUT ON FLIGHT NR 2742, LT INTAKE HEAT LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AIR RETURN TO MSP. MAINTENANCE MOVED LT SHOE BOX THERMISTER CONNECTOR FROM NR 4 TO NR 2 20 MIN OPS CHECKS GOOD IAW AMM 30-00-00.
- [SDR MALA030370](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA030370.md): Indicator · malfunctioned · Aug 6, 2003 · N27XJ · Saab SF340A · Engine EGT/TIT Indicating System
  > DURING TAKEOFF ON FLIGHT 2966, IN MODERATE RAIN THE RT ITT REACHED 914, AT LIGHTOFF AND AT 400 FT THE ITT DROPPED TO 905. CREW PROCEEDED TO DO THE AFTER TAKEOFF CHECK DURING CTOT REDUCTION AND NOTICED THE RH OVERTEMP LIGHT ON THE RH ENGINE. THE ITT DIGITAL
- [SDR MALA030186](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA030186.md): Uplock Switch · frozen · Mar 3, 2003 · N27XJ · Saab SF340A · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > DURING FLIGHT 3329, GEAR INTRANSIT LIGHT WOULD NOT EXTINGUISH WHEN GEAR SELECTED UP POSITION HYDRAULIC PUMP SEEMS TO WORK NORMALLY. MAINTENANCE FOUND LT MAIN GEAR UPLOCK SWITCH FROZEN. CLEANED SWITCH, CYCLED LANDING GEAR 5 TIMES IAW SAAB AMM 32-30-00. ALL C
- [SDR MALA020686](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA020686.md): Gcu · Dec 16, 2002 · N27XJ · Saab SF340A · AC Generation System
  > DURING FLIGHT #3367, RH AC GEN FELL OFF LINE, CREW RESET THEN IT FELL OFF LINE SHORTLY AFTER. AIR RETURN TO MSP. MAINTENANCE CND, SWAPPED AC GCU'S SIDE TO SIDE PN 51634-002, SN/ON RH SIDE, 97005, SN/ON LH SIDE 96036. OPS CHECK GOOD. IAW SAAB AMM 24/21/10. IN
- [SDR MALA020617](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA020617.md): Switch · malfunctioned · Oct 23, 2002 · N27XJ · Saab SF340A · Passenger Compartment Lighting
  > ON PUSHBACK OF FLIGHT NR 2751, PUFF OF SMOKE OUT OF FA'S CONTROL PANEL AND SMELL OF ELECTRICAL BURNING. AC RETURNED TO GATE. MAINTENANCE REPLACED FA'S PANEL DIMMER SWITCH. ALL CHECKS GOOD IAW SF340-MM CHAP 33.
- [SDR MALA020603](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA020603.md): Spar · cracked · Oct 6, 2002 · N27XJ · Saab SF340A · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > RT FLAP REAR SPAR IS CRACKED AT STA 142, FLAP.
- [SDR MALA020594](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA020594.md): Wire Harness · peeling · Oct 2, 2002 · N27XJ · Saab SF340A · Fuel System Wiring
  > SEVERAL WIRES IN THE LEFT WING FUEL CELL HAVE THE OUTER LAYER PEELING AT STA WJ183.21, BETWEEN FUEL PANELS 523BT AND 523CT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED LEFT OUTBOARD FUEL PROBE HARNESS. LEFT FUEL INDICATING SYSTEM OPS TESTS AND CAPACITANCE TEST GOOD IAW SAAB 340 AM
- [SDR MALA020124](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA020124.md): Panel · leaking · Jan 17, 2002 · N27XJ · Saab SF340A · Fuel Storage
  > Fuel leak RH Wing coming from Top of Wing 2nd manhole cover from Fuselage. No Flight interruption. Maintenance removed, cleaned and reinstalled panel 621BT. All checks good IAW SF340 MM Chap. 28.
- [SDR MALA010402](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA010402.md): Buss · malfunctioned · Apr 13, 2001 · N27XJ · Saab SF340A · AC Power Distribution System
  > INFLIGHT ON FLIGHT 2913, THE RT MAIN BUS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. NO BUS-TIE CONNECT OCCURRED, ALL RIGHT MAIN BUS EQUIPMENT WAS LOST. ORH WAS COMPLETED. STANBY 26V INVERTER WAS SELECTED AS PER QRH, 20 - 30 SECONDS LATER RT SIDE EQUIPMENT WAS RESTORED. RIGHT MAIN
- [SDR MALA010393](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA010393.md): Axle · corroded · Apr 4, 2001 · N27XJ · Saab SF340A · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck
  > DURING 4K INSPECTION IN CWA, NLG AXLE FITTING IS CORRODED AT MATING SURFACE TO NOSE STRUT PISTON. REFER TO 409 CARD 122801. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED AXLE FITTING.
- [SDR MALA010392](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA010392.md): Drag Strut · damaged · Apr 3, 2001 · N27XJ · Saab SF340A · Nacelle/Pylon, Main Frame
  > DURING 4K INSPECTION IN CWA, MAINTENANCE FOUND ELONGATED HOLES WERE NOTED IN LT AND RT NACELLE, IB AND OB DRAG STRUTS AND FITTINGS. REF TO EO S54047. MAINTENANCE REPAIRED DRAG STRUTS AND FITTINGS IAW PROCEDURES CONTAINED IN SB340-57-027 AND SRS 340 SDS001219
- [SDR MALA010391](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA010391.md): Seat Track · corroded · Jan 17, 2001 · N27XJ · Saab SF340A · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > DURING 4K INSPECTION IN CWA, MAINTENANCE FOUND CORROSION ON RT CENTER AISLE SEAT TRACK IN CARGO COMPARTMENT STA 657 TO STA 686.888. REFER TO EO S53078. MAINTENANCE REPAIRED IAW EO S53078.
- [SDR MALA010390](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA010390.md): Seat Track · corroded · Jan 17, 2001 · N27XJ · Saab SF340A · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > DURING 4K INSPECTION IN CWA, FOUND CORROSION ON LT IB CENTER AISLE SEAT TRACK UPPER FLOORBOARD FLANGE FROM STA 650.888 TO 686.888. REFER TO 409 CARD 32269. MAINTENANCE COMPLETED REPAIR IAW EO S53078.
- [SDR MALA010125](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA010125.md): Seat Track · corroded · Jan 17, 2001 · N27XJ · Saab SF340A · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > FOUND DURING 4K HEAVY CHECK, DURING INSPECTION FOUND CORROSION ON RT CENTER AISLE SEAT TRACK UPPER FLOORBOARD FLANGE FROM STA 657 TO 686.8. COMPLETED REPAIR IAW EO S53078.
- [SDR MALA010124](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA010124.md): Seat Track · corroded · Jan 17, 2001 · N27XJ · Saab SF340A · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > FOUND DURING 4K HEAVY CHECK, DURING INSPECTION FOUND CORROSION ON LT CENTER AISLE SEAT TRACK INBOARD UPPER FLOORBOARD FLANGE FROM STA 650.88 TO 686.8. COMPLETED REPAIR IAW EO S53078.
- [SDR MALA010389](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA010389.md): Skin · cracked · Jan 14, 2001 · N27XJ · Saab SF340A · Nacelle/Pylon, Plate/Skin
  > DURING 4K INSPECTION IN CWA, LT AND RT NACELLE SKINS AND FRAMES WERE FOUND TO CRACKED AT NACELLE STA 203.0. REFER TO EO S54050. MAINTENANCE COMPLETED REPAIRS TO LT AND RT NACELLE AND FRAMES IAW SRS340 SDS001079.
- [SDR MALA010388](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA010388.md): Seat Track · corroded · Jan 14, 2001 · N27XJ · Saab SF340A · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > DURING 4K INSPECTION IN CWA, LT CENTER AISLE SEAT TRACK CORRODED. REF TO 409 CARD 032268. MAINTENANCE REPAIRED SEAT TRACK AT BL 18.3 FROM STA 294 TO STA 329.0 IAW EO 553060.
- [SDR MALA010387](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA010387.md): Elt · will not test · Jan 12, 2001 · N27XJ · Saab SF340A · Emergency Locator Beacon
  > DURING 4K INSPECTION IN CWA, ELT WILL NOT TEST. REF 409 CARD 032284. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED ELT.
- [SDR MALA010386](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA010386.md): Control Cable · chafed · Jan 10, 2001 · N27XJ · Saab SF340A · Rudder Control System
  > DURING 4K INSPECTION IN CWA, MAINTENANCE FOUND LT OB RUDDER CABLE IS CHAFED. REF TO 409 CARD 032211. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED CABLE.
- [SDR MALA010385](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA010385.md): Control Cable · chafed · Jan 10, 2001 · N27XJ · Saab SF340A · Rudder Control System
  > DURING 4K INSPECTION, IN CWA, MAINTENANCE FOUND RT OB RUDDER CABLE IS CHAFED. REF TO 409 CARD 032210. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED CABLE.
- [SDR MALA010384](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA010384.md): Control Cable · chafed · Jan 10, 2001 · N27XJ · Saab SF340A · Rudder Control System
  > DURING 4K INSPECTION IN CWA, MAINTENANCE FOUND RT AFT SINGLE RUDDER CABLE IS CHAFED. REF TO 409 CARD 032209. MAINTENANCE REPLACED CABLE.
- [SDR MALA010383](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA010383.md): Control Cable · chafed · Jan 10, 2001 · N27XJ · Saab SF340A · Rudder Control System
  > FROM CWA, DURING 4K INSPECTION, LT AFT SINGLE RUDDER CABLE IS CHAFED. REF TO 409 CARD 032208, MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED CABLE.
- [SDR MALA000104](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA000104.md): Module · failed · Jan 3, 2000 · N27XJ · Saab SF340A · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice System
  > DTW - FLT 2816 - LEFT INTAKE LIGHT CYCLES ON/OFF EVERY 10/20 SECONDS, OVERHEAD AND CWP LIGHTS ILLUMINATED NORMALLY. MASTER CAUTION CHIME AND CAUTION LIGHT DID NOT WORK. RETURNED TO DTW. MAINTENANCE REPLACED LEFT DE-ICE CONTROL MODULE IAW SAAB AMM CH 30. PE
- [SDR MALA000101](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA000101.md): Connector · contaminated · Jan 2, 2000 · N27XJ · Saab SF340A · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice System
  > DTW - FLT 2902 - AFTER DEPARTING DTW, LEFT INTAKE LIGHT BEGAN TO CYCLE ON AND OFF APPROXIMATELY EVERY 10-15 SECONDS WITH LEFT ENGINE INTAKE SWITCH ON. RETURNED TO DTW. MAINTENANCE PERFORMED RESISTANCE CHECK OF UPPER AND LOWER DUCT PADS. ALL CHECKS GOOD. MA
- [SDR MALA976469](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA976469.md): Relay · failed · May 11, 1999 · N27XJ · Saab SF340A · Hydraulic Indicating System
  > WHILE TAXING HYDRAULIC LIGHT ILLUMINATED, PER QRH, NO HELP. CREW STOPPED AIRCRAFT ON TAXI WAY AND REQUESTED TOW, SINCE MAIN PUMP WAS LOW, COULDN'T GET BRAKES. MAINTENANCE REPLACED RELAY 7ML. ALL WORK DONE IAW SAAB 340 MM, SEC CHECKS GOOD, OPS CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR MALA976369](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA976369.md): Valve · faulty · Mar 7, 1999 · N27XJ · Saab SF340A · Crew Oxygen System
  > THE O2 BOTTLE LEAKED TO 0 PSI DURING FLIGHT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED ALL THREE O2 BOTTLES AND OXYGEN TOGGLE SHUT OFF VALVE. OPS CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR MALA976370](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA976370.md): Separator · damaged · Mar 5, 1999 · N27XJ · Saab SF340A · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice System
  > RIGHT ENGINE INTAKE HEAT LIGHT CYCLED ON AND OFF FOR 20 MINUTES. RETURNED TO CWA. MAINTENANCE FOUND SEVERAL NICKS AND SCRATCHES IN RIGHT INLET SEPARATOR. REPAIRED IAW SAAB AMM CH 30-20-25-2. OPS CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR MALA976371](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA976371.md): Duct · failed · Mar 4, 1999 · N27XJ · Saab SF340A · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice System
  > RIGHT INTAKE LIGHT CYCLES ON AND OFF. RETURNED TO MSP. MAINTENANCE REPLACED RIGHT UPPER INLET DUCT, OPS AND LEAK CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR MALA976110](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA976110.md): Hot Light · illuminated · Apr 26, 1998 · N27XJ · Saab SF340A · Overheat Detection
  > AFTER DEPARTURE, THE LEFT TAIL PIPE HOT LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CREW PERFORMED QRH, LIGHT EXTINGUISHED WITH REDUCED POWER, LIGHT ILLUMINATED AT 5000 FEET, 83 PERCENT TORQUE, AND ITT'S NORMAL. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SCE. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED SYSTEM FOR DEFECTS, N
- [SDR MALA976090](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA976090.md): Cradle · failed · Apr 10, 1998 · N27XJ · Saab SF340A · Emergency Lighting
  > CABIN EMERGENCY LIGHT AND FLIGHT DECK EMERGENCY BUTTON WHEN PRESSED ONLY GET ONE CHIME. MAINTENANCE REPLACED FLIGHT DECK CRADLE, OPS CHECKS GOOD.
- [SDR MALA976096](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA976096.md): Guard · loose · Apr 6, 1998 · N27XJ · Saab SF340A · Emergency Lighting
  > IN FLIGHT, THE CREW REPORTED GUARD OVER THE EMERGENCY LIGHTS SWITCH IS LOOSE. MAINTENANCE TIGHTENED THE EMERGENCY LIGHT SWITCH GUARD. OPS CHECKS GOOD.
- [SDR MALA975934](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA975934.md): Wire · broken · Jan 31, 1998 · N27XJ · Saab SF340A · Pneumatic System Wiring
  > LEFT AIR VALVE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER TAKEOFF. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO MSP. MAINTENANCE REPAIRED BROKEN WIRE AT CANNON PLUG ON SHUT OFF VALVE AT PIN NR 1, OPS CHECK GOOD.

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
WHERE n_number = 'N27XJ' AND registry_match = 'registration'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27XJ/reports

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