# Service difficulty reports: N68XJ, cancelled Jul 27, 2007

A list on [N68XJ, cancelled Jul 27, 2007](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N68XJ-2007-07-27.md).

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

- [SDR MALA030441](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA030441.md): Skin · dented · Sep 30, 2003 · N68XJ · Saab SF340A · Emergency Exits
  > RT FORWARD EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR OUTER SKIN HAS SMALL DENT AFT OF LOWER RELEASE HANDLE THAT FAILED BOND MASTER INSPECTION. MAINTENANCE REPAIRED IAW EO S52028. A/C RELEASE DATE 10/2/03.
- [SDR MALA030353](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA030353.md): Engine · malfunctioned · Jul 27, 2003 · N68XJ · Saab SF340A · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > AFTER TAKEOFF ON FLIGHT NR 2724, RT ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. OIL PRESSURE APPROXIMATELY 10-20 RETURNED FOR LANDING AT ALO DID NOT SHUT ENGINE DOWN. AIR RETURN TO ALO. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED OIL LEVEL, FOUND TO NEED 3.5 QTS OF OIL RAN A/C AT CRUI
- [SDR MALA030243](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA030243.md): Actuator · malfunctioned · Apr 23, 2003 · N68XJ · Saab SF340A · Gust Lock Damper System
  > PILOT STATED WHILE OUT ON RUNWAY PRECEDING FLIGHT 3183, RUDDER GUST LOCK DID NOT RELEASE UNTIL 20 SECONDS LATER FROM RELEASING HANDLE. ONCE FULL TRAVEL ON RUDDER WAS PRESENT THE LIGHT WENT OUT. TAXIED OFF RUNWAY AND RETURNED TO GATE. MAINTENANCE REPLACED TH
- [SDR MALA020517](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA020517.md): Transducer · faulty · Aug 27, 2002 · N68XJ · Saab SF340A · Engine Oil Pressure
  > DURING FLIGHT 3205, LEFT MASTER WARNING ILLUMINATED NOTICED LT ENGINE OIL TEMP AND PRESSURE WENT TO THE BOTTOM OF GAUGE, NOTICED NO ERRATIC ENGINE INDICATIONS. MAINTENANCE REPLACED LT PROP GEARBOX OIL PRESSURE TRANSDUCER IAW SAAB AMM 79-30-05-4, OPS AND LEAK
- [SDR MALA020406](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA020406.md): Engine · failed · Jul 17, 2002 · N68XJ · Saab SF340A · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > DURING FLIGHT 3313 RT ENGINE SHUTDOWN DUE TO LOW OIL PRESSURE. AIR RETURN TO DTW. NO OTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
- [SDR MALA020305](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA020305.md): Connector · faulty · May 25, 2002 · N68XJ · Saab SF340A · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > DURING CONTINUITY CHECK/FUNCTION CHECK, OF SEPARATION BOLTS AND EMERGENCY EXTENSION OF MLG AND NLG FOUND BAD CONNECTORS AT BOTH LT & RT SEPARATION BOLTS. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED BOTH LT & RT CONNECTORS.
- [SDR MALA020231](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA020231.md): Weu · defective · Apr 3, 2002 · N68XJ · Saab SF340A · Detection System
  > DURING TAXI ON FLIGHT #2734, RH FIRE DETECT LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON TAXI. DECLARED EMERGENCY. ON TAXI INTO DTW RH FIRE T-HANDLE ILLUMINATED AND MASTER WARNING SOUNDED. MEMORY ITEMS PERFORMED. T-HANDLE REMAINED ON AFTER FIREING BOTH BOTTLES. AFTER SHUTTING DOWN
- [SDR MALA020138](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA020138.md): Control Box · failed · Jan 23, 2002 · N68XJ · Saab SF340A · Brake Anti-Skid Section
  > DURING FLIGHT 2868 BRAKES FAILED BUF, WORKED AFTER PUMP SET TO OVERRIDE. NO INTERRUPTION OF FLIGHT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED ANTI-SKID CONTROL BOX PER TECH REP. ALL CHECKS GOOD AT THIS TIME.
- [SDR MALA020122](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA020122.md): Control Valve · failed · Jan 16, 2002 · N68XJ · Saab SF340A · Landing Gear Brake System
  > BRAKES FAILED ON TAXI INTO DTW ON FLIGHT 2869. STOPPED A/C WITH REVERSE ACCUMULATOR PRESSURE BRAKE ACCUMULATORS 2400-2500 NORMAL. SET PB AND WENT TO OVERRIDE ON HYDRAULIC PUMP SYSTEM, PRESSURE WENT UP TO 3000 WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. BOTH CAPT AND F/O'S B
- [SDR MALA010790](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA010790.md): Flux Detector · failed · Dec 5, 2001 · N68XJ · Saab SF340A · Directional Gyro and Indicating System
  > DURING FLIGHT 3134, DUAL HEADING FAILURE INFLIGHT (COMPARATOR) AIR RETURN TO MSP. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 2 FLUX DETECTOR UNIT P/N 622-5812-001 S/N ON 26179, S/N OFF 15446. NR 2 AHRS OP CHECKS GOOD IAW SF 340 MM CHAP 34.15446.
- [SDR MALA010743](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA010743.md): Transducer · faulty · Oct 9, 2001 · N68XJ · Saab SF340A · Engine Oil Pressure
  > AFTER TAKEOFF OF FLIGHT 3236, R PROP GAUGE INDICATED MAX OIL PRESSURE. AIR RETURN TO MSP. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED RT PGB OIL PRESSURE TRANSDUCER P/N IPTE55-1000-200D10 IAW SAAB AMM 79-30-05. REPLACED RT ENGINE WIRE HARNESS AND OHMED AND MEGGED WIRE
- [SDR MALA010645](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA010645.md): Torque Sensor · Aug 10, 2001 · N68XJ · Saab SF340A · Power Indicating System
  > During Climbout on Flight #3380 at approximately 65% TRQ I tried to reduce Left Engine power. Initially no response. TRQ shot down to 25 to 30%. After small power applications RQ would surge to 65 to 70%. Engine was only stable between 30 to 40% TRQ. Maint
- [SDR MALA010571](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA010571.md): Engine · malfunctioned · Jul 7, 2001 · N68XJ · Saab SF340A · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > DURING START THE RT ENGINE WOULD NOT COME OUT OF GROUND IDLE WHEN THE POWER LEVERS WERE ADVANCED TO MIN/MAX RANGE THE ENGINE (PROP) DID NOT RESPOND. AFTER ABOUT 5 SECONDS WITH THE CL IN THE MIN/MAX RANGE CREW SAW SMOKE COMING OUT OF NACELLE AND SMELLED SMOKE
- [SDR MALA010274](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA010274.md): Fire Loop · chafed · Mar 15, 2001 · N68XJ · Saab SF340A · Fire Detection
  > LT ENGINE FIRE INDICATION WARNING, ON DEPARTURE FROM DTW RECEIVED LT ENGINE FIRE WARNING INTERMITTENTLY. SHUTDOWN LT ENGINE, ORH COMPLETED. FIRE WARNING DID NOT RECUR AFTER SHUTDOWN, LANDING WEIGHT WAS 26,700 LBS. AIR RETURN TO DTW. MAINTENANCE FOUND LT FI
- [SDR MALA010130](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA010130.md): Brush Block · malfunctioned · Jan 19, 2001 · N68XJ · Saab SF340A · Propeller/Rotor Anti-Ice/De-Ice System
  > RT PROP HEAT CAUTION LIGHT COMES ON AFTER ABOUT 2 MINUTES INNORM MODE. BLUE ADVISORY LIGHT ALSO GOES OUT. RETURNED TO GATE. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED PROP LEADS, ALL CHECKS GOOD. REPLACED BRUSH BLOCK ASSEMBLY (FOUND BRUSHES NOT MAKING CONTACT WITH PROP/SKIPPIN
- [SDR MALA010129](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA010129.md): Valve · malfunctioned · Jan 18, 2001 · N68XJ · Saab SF340A · Engine Anti-Icing System
  > LT AIR VALVE LIGHT CAME ON AFTER TAKEOFF. CYCLED ANTI-ICE ON AND AIR VALVE LIGHT ON LT SIDE ILLUMINATED. AIR TURNBACK TO DTW. MAINTENANCE REPLACED LT GARRET VALVE P/N 5056T88P01, S/N OFF AEX10253, S/N ON AEX10424, IAW CT7-MM. OPS CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR MALA000740](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA000740.md): Tape · departed · Dec 5, 2000 · N68XJ · Saab SF340A · Propeller Blade Section
  > DELTA, DELTA T SHIFT OF 49 DEGREES ON LT ENGINE. CREW PERFORMED SEVERAL TRENDS WITH SAME RESULTS PULLED POWER BACK TO 40 PERCENT BEFORE STARTING SECOND TREND PER ORH. MAINTENANCE FOUND PROP TAPE FROM 1 BLADE LODGED IN INLET, LEFT ENGINE, REMOVED TAPE, ALL TA
- [SDR MALA000539](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA000539.md): Indicator · malfunctioned · Aug 24, 2000 · N68XJ · Saab SF340A · Engine Temperature Indicating System
  > LEFT ENGINE OVERTEMP LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON TAKEOFF. MAINTENANCE VERIFIED OVERTEMP LIGHT COMING ON EARLY USING TT1000A TEST BOX. REMOVED ITT INDICATOR PN523347, INSTALLED SERVICABLE TEMP INDICATOR. ITT INDICATOR AND OVERTEMP LIGHT OP CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR MALA000503](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA000503.md): Sump · fluctuates · Aug 1, 2000 · N68XJ · Saab SF340A · Engine Oil Indicating System
  > AFTER TAKEOFF, RT ENG OIL PRESS LIGHT, TRIPLE CHIMES WENT OFF AND IMMEDIATELY OUT. RT ENG PSI WAS BOUNCING BETWEEN 40-50 PSI ALL THE WAY THROUGH CLIMBOUT. MAINTENANCE REPACK RT ENG C-SUMP IAW SAAB 340 7920-301 RT ENG GAUGE OIL PSI. RAN AC, OPS CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR MALA000304](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA000304.md): Uplock Target · out of adj · May 10, 2000 · N68XJ · Saab SF340A · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > GEAR UNSAFE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER GEAR RETRACTION AND HYD PUMP OPERATED CONTINUOUSLY UNTIL MANUAL SHUT OFF. COMPLETED QRH, NOT EFFECTIVE. MX INSPECTED A/C NO HYD LEAKS NOTED, NOTHING APPEARS TO BE OBSTRUCTING LANDING GEAR, FOUND A/C SAFE FOR FERRY FROM LNK
- [SDR MALA000136](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA000136.md): Sensor · obstructed · Feb 6, 2000 · N68XJ · Saab SF340A · Turbine Engine Compressor Section
  > GPZ - FLT 3271 - COMPRESSOR STALL AT 500 FT IN NO ICE, ETOT WAS BEING DIALED DOWN, AIRCRAFT WAS DE-ICED FOR FROST IN THE MORNING, TEMP AT GPZ -18C, IT STALLED AT LEAST 3 TIMES TREND SHOWS HOTTER ON THE LEFT. BORESCOPED RT ENGINE CND. REMOVED OBSTRUCTION FROM
- [SDR MALA976674](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA976674.md): Skin · dented · Dec 11, 1999 · N68XJ · Saab SF340A · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > CWA - DURING HEAVY CHECK INSPECTION, TWO DENTS IN RIGHT FUSELAGE AT STATION 368.5 AND 384.4. MAINTENANCE REPAIRED IAW EO NR S53035. (M)
- [SDR MALA976651](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA976651.md): Computer · malfunctioned · Dec 3, 1999 · N68XJ · Saab SF340A · Attitude and Direction Data System
  > DURING CLIMB, 31 EADI DISPLAYED BLACK SKELETON SCREEN WITH RED ATT, FD, VOR, AND HDG FLAGS. RETURNED TO MSP. MAINTENANCE REPLACED NR 1 AHRS COMPUTER. SYSTEM OPS CHECKS GOODS IAW SF340 MM.
- [SDR MALA976564](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA976564.md): Swivel Fitting · failed · Sep 5, 1999 · N68XJ · Saab SF340A · Hydraulic System, Main
  > HYD CAUTION LIGHT ON, MAIN ACC PRESS 0, HYD QUANTITY 0, EMERGENCY ACC 3000, IB/OB BRAKE PRESSURE REMAINED 3000 UNTIL BRAKE USE ON LANDING. USED EMERGENCY EXTENTION FOR GEAR AS PER QRH. MAINTENANCE REPLACED LT/RT SEP BOLT AND SWIVEL FITTING PN L38710SA. ALL
- [SDR MALA976549](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA976549.md): Sensor · dirty · Aug 23, 1999 · N68XJ · Saab SF340A · Fire Detection
  > CARGO FIRE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND CARGO FIRE EXTINGUISHED DEPLOYED. MAINTENANCE COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. INSPECTED DETECTION AND ASSOCIATED WIRING, NO DISCREPANCIES NOTED. COMPLETED OPERATIONAL CHECK OF DETECTOR SYSTEM IAW SAAB MM 26-13-00 & CLEANED PHOT
- [SDR MALA976536](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA976536.md): Latch · not secured · Aug 15, 1999 · N68XJ · Saab SF340A · Engine Cowling System
  > PASSENGER NOTED COWLING MOVED ON TAKEOFF. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO MSP. MAINTENANCE FOUND LATCH NOT SECURED. RESECURED LATCH, NO DAMAGE NOTED.
- [SDR MALA976334](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA976334.md): Deice Module · failed · Feb 3, 1999 · N68XJ · Saab SF340A · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice System
  > DURING CRUISE, RIGHT ENGINE ANTI-ICE INTAKE CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED, CYCLED ON AND OFF APPROXIMATLY EVERY 30 SECONDS. CREW RAN QRH NO CHANGE, DE-ICE CHECKS WERE NORMAL. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO MSP. MAINTENANCE REPLACED RIGHT DE-ICE MODULE IAW SF3 MM 30-20, O
- [SDR MALA976319](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA976319.md): Inlet Deice · malfunctioned · Jan 26, 1999 · N68XJ · Saab SF340A · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice System
  > RIGHT ENGINE INTAKE ANTI ICE INOP ADVISORY LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT. NO ICE NOTED ON INTAKE IN TRACE ICING CONDITION, OCCURRED ONCE MORE AFTER RESET. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO MSP. MAINTENANCE COMPLETED OPS CHECK OF INLET HEAT IAW SF3 MM 30-20-00 AND COMPLETE
- [SDR MALA976300](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA976300.md): Circuit Breaker · malfunctioned · Jan 16, 1999 · N68XJ · Saab SF340A · Hydraulic Indicating System
  > IN FLIGHT, CREW NOTICED HYDRAULIC QUANTITY AT 0, MAIN ACCUMULATOR PRESSURE AT O AND INBOARD BRAKES AT 0, NO HYDRAULIC CAUTION LIGHT INDICATIONS. RAN QRH, EMERGENCY HANDLE LOWERED GEAR. MAINTENANCE COULD NOT DUPLICATE. INSPECTED WIRING AND TERMINALS FROM CIR
- [SDR MALA976131](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA976131.md): Ahrs · failed · May 20, 1998 · N68XJ · Saab SF340A · Integrated Flight System
  > DURING FLIGHT, THE RED HEADING FLAG AND RMI FLAG WITH HEADINGS AGREEING, BUT ABOUT 30 DEGREES OFF CLOCKWISE. NO CIRCUIT BREAKERS POPPED, ALSO FLIGHT DIRECTOR RED FLAG. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO MSP. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE NR 1 AHRS COMPUTER. OPS CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR MALA976126](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA976126.md): Engine · malfunctioned · May 14, 1998 · N68XJ · Saab SF340A · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > ON CLIMB-OUT, THE RIGHT ENGINE STARTED SURGING, ITT CLIMBED TO 906 DEGREES, PULLED POWER BACK TO 50 PERCENT TORQUE AND ITT WAS 819. COMPLETED QRH AND RETURNED TO SDF. LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED RIGHT ENGINE. ALL CHECKS GOOD.
- [SDR MALA976071](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA976071.md): Lens · broken · Mar 27, 1998 · N68XJ · Saab SF340A · Emergency Lighting
  > DURING INSPECTION, FLIGHT ATTENDANT'S EMERGENCY LIGHT LENSE COVER BUTTON IS BROKEN. MAINTENANCE REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHT LENS COVER, OPS CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR MALA976070](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA976070.md): Battery Packs · discharged · Mar 27, 1998 · N68XJ · Saab SF340A · Emergency Lighting
  > DURING INSPECTION EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOP. MAINTENANCE FOUND EMERGENCY PACKS DEAD. REMOVED AND REPLACED EMERGENCY BATTERY PACKS, OPS CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR MALA976009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA976009.md): Light · inoperative · Feb 21, 1998 · N68XJ · Saab SF340A · Emergency Lighting
  > DURING INSPECTION, OVERHEAD EMERGENCY LIGHT 8CD INOP. MAINTENANCE DEFERRED LIGHT, IAW MEL 33-52-2C.
- [SDR MALA975979](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA975979.md): Control Valve · failed · Feb 11, 1998 · N68XJ · Saab SF340A · Brake Anti-Skid Section
  > ON APPROACH, ANTI-SKID LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO MSP. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE ANTI-SKID CONTROL VALVE AND CONTROL BOX (P/N 42-683-3), (S/N 566). ALL CHECKS GOOD.
- [SDR MALA975976](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA975976.md): Connector · contaminated · Feb 5, 1998 · N68XJ · Saab SF340A · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > ON APPROACH, WHEN GEAR SELECTED DOWN, THREE GREEN ANTI-SKID CAUTION LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. AIRCRAFT WAS DIVERTED TO DTW. MAINTENANCE FOUND OIL RESIDUE IN RIGHT INBOARD WOW HARNESS CONNECTOR IN GEARWELL, CLEANED CANNON PLUG. ALL CHECKS GOOD.
- [SDR MALA975901](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA975901.md): Pdu · failed · Jan 22, 1998 · N68XJ · Saab SF340A · AC Power Distribution System
  > DURING INSPECTION, A STRONG ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL WAS NOTED COMING FROM THE GPU RECEPTACLE AREA. MAINTENANCE FOUND POSITIVE WIRES OVERHEATED, REPLACED THE RIGHT PDU AND RESECURED WITH NEW POSITIVE WIRES. ALL CHECKS GOOD.
- [SDR MALA975897](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA975897.md): De-Ice Module · failed · Jan 19, 1998 · N68XJ · Saab SF340A · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice System
  > DURING CRUISE, THE RIGHT INTAKE HEAT CAUTION CYCLES ON AND OFF. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO MSP. MAINTENANCE REPLACED DE-ICE MODULE, OPS CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR MALA975889](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA975889.md): Generator · failed · Jan 10, 1998 · N68XJ · Saab SF340A · AC Generator-Alternator
  > AFTER TAKEOFF, THE LEFT AC GENERATOR AND LEFT INTAKE CAUTION LIGHTS ILLUMINATED, WOULDN'T RESET. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO RHI. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE LEFT AC GENERATOR, 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 = 'N68XJ' AND deregistration_id = 'N68XJ-2007-07-27'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N68XJ-2007-07-27/reports

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