# Service difficulty reports: N79XJ, cancelled Apr 22, 2005

A list on [N79XJ, cancelled Apr 22, 2005](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N79XJ-2005-04-22.md).

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

- [SDR MALA040308](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA040308.md): Battery Pack · failed · Apr 4, 2004 · N79XJ · Saab SF340A · Emergency Lighting
  > BATTERY PACK 61-0478-9 SN/ 38A, WAS REMOVED FOR A SCHEDULED CAPACITY CHECK. THE UNIT FAILED ON 4/4/04 AND BATTERY ASSEMBLY P/N 55-2198-1 WAS REPLACED. UNIT PASSED COMM TESTS AND WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE ON 4/7/04.
- [SDR MALA040110](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA040110.md): Smoke Detector · malfunctioned · Jan 9, 2004 · N79XJ · Saab SF340A · Smoke Detection
  > DURING FLT 3136, AVIONICS SMOKE DETECTOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED DURING DEPARTURE, RAN QRH, AIR RETURN TO MSP. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AVIONICS DOOR 220AZ, NO EVIDENCE OF SMOKE NOTED. SUSPECT FAULTY SYSTEM DETECTION SYSTEM. MAINTENANCE CLEANED OPTIC LENS.
- [SDR MALA030504](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA030504.md): Detector · failed · Nov 22, 2003 · N79XJ · Saab SF340A · Attitude and Direction Data System
  > DURING FLT, YELLOW HEADING FLAG REPEATEDLY CAME ON, COULD BE FAILURE ON BOTH SIDES. AIR RETURN TO MSP. MAINTENANCE REPLACED NR 2 FLUX DETECTOR UNIT P/N 622-5812-001, S/N ON 29146, S/N OFF 10863. PERFORMED COMPASS SWING PROCEDURE IAW 34-21-00, ALL CHECKS GOO
- [SDR MALA030375](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA030375.md): Potentiometer · inoperative · Aug 15, 2003 · N79XJ · Saab SF340A · Trailing Edge Flap Control System
  > DURING CLIMBOUT ON FLIGHT NR 3321, AT LEVEL FLIGHT THE FLAPS BEGAN UNCONTROLLED MOVEMENT CAUSING THE AIRCRAFT TO PITCH. THE FLAP MOVEMENT WAS CONFIRMED WITH THE FLAP INDICATOR. AIR RETURN TO MSP MAINTENANCE WITH FLAPS 0 DEG, SIMULATED AIR LOAD ON FLAPS AND N
- [SDR MALA030280](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA030280.md): Governor · malfunctioned · May 21, 2003 · N79XJ · Saab SF340A · Propeller Controlling System
  > RT PROP RPM SLOWED AFTER TAKEOFF. RT PROP RPM UNDERSPEED NOTICED AFTER TAKEOFF (1280 RPM) PROCEEDED IN ACCORDANCE WI/QRH AND RETURNED FOR LANDING. TORQUE MOTOR LOCKOUT WAS ACHIEVED, BOTH CONDITION LEVERS WERE AT MAX PRIOR TO THIS. AIR RETURN TO CRW. MAINTE
- [SDR MALA020598](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA020598.md): Engine · Oct 6, 2002 · N79XJ · Saab SF340A · Turbine Engine Air Inlet Section
  > DURING FLIGHT #3183, RH ENGINE STARTED TO OPERATE VERY IRRATICALLY ABOUT 15 MINUTES AFTER TO. TORQUE PEGGED TO 120, AND ITT OVERTEMPED. WITNESSED AS HIGH 977 DEGREES AND RED LIGHT. DID PRECAUTIONARY SHUTDOWN AND AIR RETURN TO MSP. MAINTENANCE FOUND FDR PAR
- [SDR MALA010762](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA010762.md): Smoke · detected · Oct 22, 2001 · N79XJ · Saab SF340A · Air Distribution System
  > AFTER LANDING FLIGHT 3382, FLIGHT ATTENDANT AND PASSENGERS CLAIMED SMOKE IN THE CABIN. AIRCRAFT WAS SHUTDOWN PER QRH, PASSENGERS EVACUATED. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AVIONICS RACK, INTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM, BLEED AIR SYSTEM AND PERFORMED TEST FLIGHT. OPS CHECKS
- [SDR MALA010594](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA010594.md): Engine · Jul 22, 2001 · N79XJ · Saab SF340A · Turbine Engine Air Inlet Section
  > DURING FLIGHT #2906, FROM DTW LH CHIP DETECT LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER DEPARTURE FROM DTW. AT UNDER 1000' AGL. ALL ENGINE PARAMETERS NORMAL. QRH WAS COMPLETED MX NOTIFIED. AIR RETURN TO DTW. MAINTENANCCE REPLACED LH ENGINE S/N ON GE-E-367252. IAW JC #7100-301
- [SDR MALA010357](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA010357.md): Control Cable · chafed · Mar 30, 2001 · N79XJ · Saab SF340A · Elevator Control System
  > FOUND DURING 4K-INSPECTION, CWA. RT OB ELEVATOR CABLE CHAFED IN CABIN. MX REMOVED AND REPLACED CABLE PN 7227105-712.
- [SDR MALA010356](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA010356.md): Control Cable · chafed · Mar 30, 2001 · N79XJ · Saab SF340A · Rudder Control System
  > FOUND DURING 4K-INSPECTION, CWA. LT OB RUDDER CABLE IN CIRCUIT I IS CHAFED. MX REMOVED AND REPLACED CABLE PN 7227150-562.
- [SDR MALA010355](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA010355.md): Control Cable · chafed · Mar 30, 2001 · N79XJ · Saab SF340A · Elevator Control System
  > FOUND DURING 4K-INSPECTION, CWA. LT IB CABIN ELEVATOR CABLE CHAFED. MX REMOVED AND REPLACED CABLE PN 7227705-644.
- [SDR MALA010354](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA010354.md): Bolt · loose · Mar 30, 2001 · N79XJ · Saab SF340A · Engine Mount Section
  > FOUND DURING 4K-INSPECTION, CWA. RT NACELLE LOWER ENGINE MOUNT BOLT HOLES HAVE EXCESSIVE CLEARANCE BETWEEN BOLTS AND NACELLE FRAME. MX REPAIRED IAW EO S54048, AND SAAB STATEMENT 340SDS001318.
- [SDR MALA010353](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA010353.md): Control Cable · chafed · Mar 30, 2001 · N79XJ · Saab SF340A · Aileron Control System
  > FOUND DURING 4K-INSPECTION, CWA. RT OB WING FWD AILERON CABLE IS CHAFED. MX REPLACED CABLE PN 7227151-522.
- [SDR MALA010352](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA010352.md): Bolt · loose · Mar 30, 2001 · N79XJ · Saab SF340A · Engine Mount Section
  > FOUND DURING 4K-INSPECTION, CWA. LT NACELLE OB LOWER ENGINE STRUT ATTACHMENT BOLT HAS AXIAL PLAY. MX REPAIRED IAW EO S54048 AND SAAB STATEMENT 340SDS001318.
- [SDR MALA010351](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA010351.md): Mount · damaged · Mar 30, 2001 · N79XJ · Saab SF340A · Engine Mount Section
  > FOUND DURING 4K-INSPECTION, CWA. LT NACELLE LOWER ENGINE MOUNT OB HOLE HAS EXCESSIVE CLEARANCE BETWEEN BOLTS AND NACELLE. MX REPAIRED IAW EO S54048 AND SAAB STATEMENT 340SDS001318.
- [SDR MALA010347](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA010347.md): Linkage · worn · Mar 30, 2001 · N79XJ · Saab SF340A · Elevator Tab Control System
  > FOUND DURING 4K-INSPECTION, CWA, CONNECTING LINKS ARE WORN AT RT ELEVATOR TRIM TAB PUSH / PULL TUBES. MX REMOVED AND REPLACED LINKS. PN (2) 7227150-125.
- [SDR MALA010346](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA010346.md): Linkage · worn · Mar 30, 2001 · N79XJ · Saab SF340A · Aileron Tab Control System
  > FOUND DURING 4K-INSPECTION, IN CWA, CONNECTING LINKS AT RT AILERON TRIM TAB PUSH / PULL TUBES ARE WORN. MX REMOVED AND REPLACED LINKS. PN 7227150121, PN 7227150-123.
- [SDR MALA010362](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA010362.md): Mount · worn · Mar 30, 2001 · N79XJ · Saab SF340A · Engine Mount Section
  > FOUND DURING 4K-INSPECTION, CWA. RT NACELLE IB AND OB ENGINE STRUTS HAVE EXCESSIVE PLAY. MX REAMED OB UPPER AND LOWER AND IB LOWER ATTACHMENTS TO SECOND OVERSIZE IAW SB340-54-027. RT IB UPPER FITTING EXCEEDED ALLOWABLE LIMITS. MX REPAIRED FITTING IAW SAAB
- [SDR MALA010361](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA010361.md): Control Cable · chafed · Mar 30, 2001 · N79XJ · Saab SF340A · Rudder Control System
  > FOUND DURING 4K-INSPECTION, CWA. RT RUDDER OB CABLE IS CHAFED IN CIRCUIT I. MX REPLACED OB RUDDER CABLE.
- [SDR MALA010360](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA010360.md): Control Cable · chafed · Mar 30, 2001 · N79XJ · Saab SF340A · Aileron Control System
  > FOUND DURING 4K-INSPECTION, CWA. LT AILERON FWD OB WING CABLE IS CHAFED, MX REMOVED AND REPLACED CABLE.
- [SDR MALA010359](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA010359.md): Control Cable · chafed · Mar 30, 2001 · N79XJ · Saab SF340A · Rudder Control System
  > FOUND DURING 4K-INSPECTION, CWA. RT AFT SINGLE RUDDER CABLE CHAFED IN CIRCUIT I. MX REMOVED AND REPLACED CABLE PN 7227105-582.
- [SDR MALA010358](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA010358.md): Control Cable · chafed · Mar 30, 2001 · N79XJ · Saab SF340A · Elevator Control System
  > FOUND DURING 4K-INSPECTION, CWA. LT OB ELEVATOR CABLE CHAFED. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED CABLE PN 7227105-712.
- [SDR MALA010349](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA010349.md): Fitting · damaged · Mar 28, 2001 · N79XJ · Saab SF340A · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > FOUND DURING 4K-INSPECTION, CWA. LT OB LOWER DRAG STRUT FITTINGS HAVE EXCESSIVE CLEARANCE. LT NACELLE BOTTOM ENGINE MOUNT FITTING HOLE.LT NACELLE BOTTOM ENGINE MOUNT FITTINGS HOLES HAVE EXCESSIVE CLEARANCE. MX REPAIRED DEFECTS IAW EO S54048, SAAB STATEMENT 3
- [SDR MALA010348](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA010348.md): Fitting · damaged · Mar 28, 2001 · N79XJ · Saab SF340A · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > FOUND DURING 4K-INSPECTION, CWA. RT IB UPPER DRAG STRUT FITTINGS HAVE EXCESSIVE CLEARANCE. LT NACELLE BOTTOM ENGINE MOUNT FITTING HOLE. RT NACELLE BOTTOM ENGINE MOUNT FITTING HOLES HAVE EXCESSIVE CLEARANCE. MX REPAIRED DEFECTS IAW EO 54058, SAAB STATEMENT 340
- [SDR MALA010293](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA010293.md): Fitting · damaged · Mar 28, 2001 · N79XJ · Saab SF340A · Engine Mount Section
  > DURING C-CHECK IN CWA, RT IB UPPER, LT OB LOWER DRAG STRUT FITTINGS HAVE EXCESSIVE CLEARANCE. LT NACELLE BOTTOM ENGINE MOUNT FITTING HOLE. RT NACELLE BOTTOM ENGINE MOUNT FITTING HOLES HAVE EXCESSIVE CLEARANCE. REPAIRED DEFECTS IAW EO #554048, SAAB STATEMENT
- [SDR MALA010350](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA010350.md): Fastener · damaged · Mar 16, 2001 · N79XJ · Saab SF340A · Nacelle/Pylon, Main Frame
  > FOUND DURING 4K-INSPECTION, CWA. LT NACELLE OB & IB FWD SKIN HAS FASTENERS PULLING THROUGH SKIN AROUND NACELLE STA 203. MX COMPLETED REPAIR IAW MAL EO S54049.
- [SDR MALA000761](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA000761.md): Duct · leaking · Dec 15, 2000 · N79XJ · Saab SF340A · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice System
  > LT INTAKE HEAT LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER TAKEOFF. RETURNED TO DTW. MAINTENANCE REPLACED UPPER DUCT PN NH24668-131, SN/OFF L169345, SN/ON L224046.
- [SDR MALA000593](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA000593.md): Squat Switch · failed · Oct 14, 2000 · N79XJ · Saab SF340A · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > AFTER T/O, LANDING GEAR HANDLE WOULD NOT MOVE UP, USED THE DOWNLOCK REL BUTTON THEN THE HANDLE AND GEAR CAME UP NORMALLY. SHORTLY AFTER GEAR WAS UP, GOT THE CONFIG LIGHT, THEN THE ICE PROT OAT LIGHT. CONFIG LIGHT REMAINED ON WHILE THE POWER LEVER WERE ABOVE
- [SDR MALA000562](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA000562.md): Switch · failed · Sep 29, 2000 · N79XJ · Saab SF340A · Propeller Controlling System
  > AUTOCOARSEN LIGHT ILLUMINATED. ORH COMPLETED. LIGHT EXTINGUISHED AND RE-ILLUMINATED. AIR TURNBACK TO MSP. MAINTENANCE CND FOR TROUBLESHOOTING PURPOSES REPLACED THE LT AND RT AUTOCOARSEN PRESSURE SWITCH, OPS CHECK GOOD AT THIS TIME.
- [SDR MALA000266](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA000266.md): Module · failed · Apr 3, 2000 · N79XJ · Saab SF340A · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice System
  > LT INTAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. MX REPLACED DEICE CONTROL MODULE (SHOEBOX) (P/N 44730-501), OPS CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR MALA000177](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA000177.md): Indicator · illuminated · Mar 10, 2000 · N79XJ · Saab SF340A · Brake Anti-Skid Section
  > AIR TURNBACK. CREW REPORTED THE ANTI-SKID LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER THE GEAR WAS SELECTED DOWN. MX REPLACED THE ANTI SKID CONTROL VALVE. PERFORMED FUNCT. CHECK IAW32-40-00.
- [SDR MALA976658](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA976658.md): Deice Module · malfunctioned · Dec 12, 1999 · N79XJ · Saab SF340A · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice System
  > ON CLIMBOUT, RIGHT INTAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CONTINUOUS CYCLE OF 5 SECONDS ON, 22 SECONDS OFF. QRH (CYCLING ANTI ICE RT ENGINE) SWITCH HAD NO EFFECT. AFTER 10 MINUTES OF CONTINUOUS CYCLING, INTAKE LIGHT WENT OUT. RETURNED TO DTW. MAINTENANCE PERFORMED RT
- [SDR MALA976589](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA976589.md): Control Head · failed · Sep 27, 1999 · N79XJ · Saab SF340A · HF Communications System
  > NR 1 RADIO IS INOP, STUCK IN TEST. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DTW. MAINTENANCE REPLACED NR 1 COMM CONTROL HEAD. ALL CHECKS GOOD IAW SF 340 MM CHAP 23.
- [SDR MALA976569](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA976569.md): Power Supply · inop · Sep 13, 1999 · N79XJ · Saab SF340A · Emergency Lighting
  > EMERGENCY POWER LIGHT ON OVERHEAD ON, FOLLOWED QRH AND CALLED MAINTENANCE CONTROLL. CREW CYCLED ALL EMERGENCY POWER, OFF THEN ON, EMERGENCY POWER LIGHT REMAINED ON. RETURNED TO GATE. MAINTENANCE REPLACED EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY. ALL CHECKS GOOD.
- [SDR MALA976503](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA976503.md): Skin · dented · Jun 18, 1999 · N79XJ · Saab SF340A · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > DURING HEAVY CHECK INSPECTION, FOUND DENT ON RIGHT FORWARD FUSELAGE AT STATION 345.25 WL 94. REPAIRED IAW MAL EO S53009 PERMENANT REPAIR.
- [SDR MALA976325](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA976325.md): Smoke Detector · malfunctioned · Jan 29, 1999 · N79XJ · Saab SF340A · Smoke Detection
  > AVIONICS SMOKE ILLUMINATED DURING FLIGHT, CREW COMPLETED QRH. MAINTENANCE COULD NOT DUPLICATE. REMOVED AVIONICS DOOR AND INSPECTED AREA FOR SMOKE AND EVIDENCE FOR OVERHEAT, NOTHING NOTED. NO SMELL OF SMOKE. PERFORMED SMOKE DETECTOR TEST IAW 26-13-00.
- [SDR MALA976303](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA976303.md): Seal · out of adjust · Jan 18, 1999 · N79XJ · Saab SF340A · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > LOUD SQUEAL FROM CABIN DOOR. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DTW. MAINTENANCE ADJUSTED CABIN DOOR SEAL, PRESSURIZED AIRCRAFT. NO DEFECTS NOTED AT THIS TIME IAW SAAB AMM CHAP 21.
- [SDR MALA976262](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA976262.md): Relay · failed · Dec 4, 1998 · N79XJ · Saab SF340A · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > ON APPROACH, GEAR FAILED TO EXTEND, PERFORMED QRH, EMERGENCY EXTENSION SUCCESSFUL. ON LANDING PULLED FLIGHT IDLE STOP OVERRIDE. MAINTENANCE REPLACED 10GA RELAY. ALL CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR MALA976248](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA976248.md): Sensors · malfunctioned · Nov 21, 1998 · N79XJ · Saab SF340A · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice System
  > LEFT INTAKE INOP CAME ON DURING FLIGHT, SHUT SYSTEM OFF, RESELECTED ON AND LIGHT CAME BACK ON AFTER BETWEEN 15-80 SECONDS. SHUT SYSTEM OFF FOR SEVERAL MINUTES AND TRIED AGAIN, SAME THING HAPPENED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DTW. MAINTENANCE SWAPPED NORMAL AND OVE
- [SDR MALA976194](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA976194.md): Trim Panel · loose · Sep 17, 1998 · N79XJ · Saab SF340A · Passenger Compartment Equipment
  > PLASTIC COVER ON EXIT DOOR 6CD IS LOOSE. MAINTENANCE RESECURED TRIM PANEL, OPS CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR MALA976140](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA976140.md): Chip Light · illuminated · May 31, 1998 · N79XJ · Saab SF340A · Turbine Engine Accessory Drive
  > IN FLIGHT THE LEFT ENGINE OIL CHIP DETECT LIGHT ILLUMINATED. ALL ENGINE PARAMETERS NORMAL. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO MSP. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED LEFT ENGINE CHIP DETECTOR IAW GE MM 72-00-00 AND FOUND ACCEPTABLE MATERIAL DETERMINED TO BE OPERATING DEBRIS. AIRCRAFT
- [SDR MALA976137](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA976137.md): Ahrs Computer · failed · May 28, 1998 · N79XJ · Saab SF340A · Integrated Flight System
  > DURING FLIGHT CREW RESET HEADING SEVERAL TIMES, YELLOW HAEDING LIGHT REMAINED ON WITH 8 DEGREES DIFFERENCE IN HEADINGS. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO MSP. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE NR 2 AHRS COMPUTER. SYSTEM OPS CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR MALA976136](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA976136.md): Chip Light · illuminated · May 24, 1998 · N79XJ · Saab SF340A · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > AFTER TAKEOFF, THE LEFT CHIP DETECTOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO MSP. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED DEBRIS IN ACCORDANCE WITH GE 72-00-00, PAGE 198.17, TROUBLE 10 AND FOUND ACCEPTABLE FOR CONTINUED SERVICE. SENT CHIPS IN FOR ANALYSIS.

## 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 = 'N79XJ' AND deregistration_id = 'N79XJ-2005-04-22'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N79XJ-2005-04-22/reports

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