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SDR MALA030426Valve · failedDURING FLIGHT 3160, AT 16,000 FT, ENGAGED THE RT ENGINE ANTI ICE SWITCH. THE RT AIR VALVE ILLUMINATED QRH REF. RECYCLED TO NO AVAIL, ALSO MANEUVERED RT POWER THEN CYCLED SWITCH NO CHANGE. AIR RETURN TO MSP. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED RT ANTI ICE VALVSep 13, 2003 · N453XJ · Saab 340B · Engine Anti-Icing SystemSDR AUS20030806Hub · cracked(AUS) LT PROPELLER HUB HAD TWO CRACK INDICATIONS EMANATING FROM DOWEL HOLES. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD/PR/33.Aug 9, 2003 · Saab 340B · Propeller Hub SectionSDR AUS20031012Blade · cracked(AUS) PROPELLER BLADE BUTT CRACKED IN OUTER BLADE SLEEVE.Aug 9, 2003 · Saab SF340A · Propeller Blade SectionSDR MALA030370Indicator · malfunctionedDURING 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 Aug 6, 2003 · N27XJ · Saab SF340A · Engine EGT/TIT Indicating SystemSDR MALA030369Engine · flamed outON TAKEOFF OF FLIGHT NR 2932, AT APPROXIMATELY 80 KNOTS LT ENGINE FLAMED OUT. CREW HEARD A LOUG BANG, FA WITNESSED A LARGE FLAME FROM LT ENGINE EXHAUST PIPE. FLIGHT WAS ABORTED AND RETURNED TO GATE WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED ENGINE ASSEMAug 4, 2003 · N410XJ · Saab 340B · Turbine Engine Air Inlet SectionSDR MALA030349Engine · malfunctionedINFLIGHT ON 2726, CREW REPORTED LT ENGINE CWP OIL PSI WENT TO 30 PSI. LIGHT ILLUMINATED. OBSERVED OIL PRESSURE (LT ENGINE ZERO, BELOW 30 PSI). RAN QRH- SHUTDOWN LT ENGINE. REST OF FLIGHT UNEVENTFUL/NO UNUSUAL ENGINE OPERATION ISSUES OBSERVED. MAINTENANCE Jul 24, 2003 · N451XJ · Saab 340B · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR CX7A194J0352Control Unit · malfunctionedERRATIC RIGHT ENGINE TORQUE FLUCTUATIONS AS WELL AS ENG PSI FLUCTUATIONS. RAN ERRATIC ENGINE CHECKLIST, ENGINE SHUTDOWN AND OEI OPERATION.Jul 13, 2003 · N307CE · Saab 340B · Fuel Controlling SystemSDR CA030730009Contactor · shorted(CAN) AFTER TAKEOFF FROM YTH A SLIGHT SMOKE HAZE DEVELOPED IN THE CABIN WHEN THE LIGHTS WERE TURNED ON. A SHARP ODOR WAS ALSO NOTICED. THE CABIN LIGHTS WERE TURNED OFF AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO YTH. INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE CONTACTS HAD SHORTED AND LAJun 23, 2003 · Saab SF340A · Passenger Compartment LightingSDR SIMA200316401Engine · inoperativeAT 11,000 RT ENGINE MADE A LOUD BANG. OIL PRESSURE LIGHT CAME ON AS OIL PRESSURE DROPPED. ITT EXCEEDED 1200C AND INCREASING RAPIDLY, ENGINE SHUT DOWN PERFORMED. SUP-MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE RIGHT ENGINE IAW WORK CARD. OPERATIONAL AND LEAK CHECKJun 11, 2003 · N329AE · Saab 340B · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR MALA030296Valve · failedDURING FLIGHT 3529, RT AIR VALVE LIGHT ILLUMINATED QRH WAS PERFORMED LIGHT STAYED ON. AIR RETURN TO MSP. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED RT ANTI-ICE BLEED START VALVE IAW GE 75-00-00. PERFORMED OPS TEST GOOD IAW GE MM 72-00-00 TEST PARA G P/N 6068T56P01, SJun 8, 2003 · N434XJ · Saab 340B · Ice/Rain Protection SystemSDR MALA030284Indicator · fluctuatesDURING FLIGHT 2754, RECURRING LT ENGINE OIL PRESS FLUCTUATES/CONSUMPTION. LEFT ENG OIL PRESSURE FLUCTUATES BETWEEN 50 AND 80 PSI, NO RELATED INDICATIONS BELIEVED TO BE GAUGE NOT ENGINE. DECLARED EMERGENCY. MAINTENANCE REPLACED LT ENG OIL PSI GAUGE P/N 52279May 28, 2003 · N115XJ · Saab SF340A · Engine Oil Indicating SystemSDR MALA030282Pressure Switch · failedDURING FLIGHT 3009, RT HP BLEED VALVE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AIR RETURN TO DTW. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED RT BLEED PRESSURE SWITCH P/N 211C119-136A, IAW AMM 36-22-10-2. OPS CHECKS GOOD. REMOVED FROM DMR MXC NOTIFIED.May 24, 2003 · N453XJ · Saab 340B · Compressor Bleed ControlSDR CX7A194J43Warning Light · illuminatedIN CRUISE GOT A RIGHT HAND ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT WITH RIGHT ENGINE OIL PRESSURE BELOW 30 PSI. APPLIED RIGHT HAND ENGINE SHUTDOWN PER CHECKLIST. NO OTHER DEFECTS NOTED.May 10, 2003 · N316CE · Saab 340B · Engine Oil PressureSDR MALA030242Chip Detector · contaminatedLT CHIP DETECT LIGHT CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY AFTER DEPARTURE ON FLIGHT 2798. ABOUT 5 MINUTES INTO FLIGHT, LIGHT CAME ON STEADY. ALL ENGINE PARAMETERS FOR LT ENGINE REMAINED NORMAL. AIR RETURN TO DTW. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED LT ENGINE CHIP DETECTOR FOUND SMALLApr 22, 2003 · N445XJ · Saab 340B · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR SIMA200311316Control Unit · inoperativeTAKEOFF WAS ABORTED DUE TO THE RIGHT ENGINE TORQUE WENT TO ZERO. THE ENGINE FEATHERED AND SHUT DOWN BY ITSELF. ALL PARAMETERS WERE NORMAL PRIOR TO ENGINE SHUTDOWN. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE RT ENGINE DIGITAL ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT IAW MM. OPERAApr 22, 2003 · N393AE · Saab 340B · Fuel Controlling SystemSDR MALA030228Engine · fireDURING START OF FLIGHT 3113, RAMP REPORTED TO CREW RT ENGINE HAD A FIRE. BOTH DC GENERATORS WOULD NOT COME ON-LINE. GROUND PERSONNEL NOTED SMOKE FROM UNDER RT ENGINE COWL. NO INDICATION IN THE FLIGHT DECK. PILOT BLEW BOTH LT AND RT FIRE BOTTLES. AIRPORT FApr 5, 2003 · N361PX · Saab 340B · DC Generating SystemSDR CX7A194J36Sensor · contaminatedRT TAILPIPE HOT LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT.Apr 4, 2003 · N314CE · Saab 340B · Overheat DetectionSDR CX7A194J38Detector · saturatedLT TAILPIPE HOT LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON TAKEOFF ROLL.Apr 4, 2003 · N302CE · Saab 340B · Overheat DetectionSDR MALA030220Engine · shutdownON LANDING APPROACH ON FLIGHT 3401, NR 4 ENGINE SHUTDOWN. NO INFORMATION AT THIS TIME.Apr 1, 2003 · N448XJ · Saab 340B · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR SIMA200309002Control Unit · inoperativeDURING DESCENT AT 9000 MSL RT ENGINE HAD MINOR TORQUE ROLLBACK WITH NO IGNITION LIGHT. 1 MINUTE LATER RIGHT TORQU WENT OT 118 PERCENT AND RIGHT ITT WENT TO 1000C WITH OVERTEMP LIGHT ILLUMINATED A STRON VIBRATION WAS FELT ON RIGHT SIDE OF AIRCRAFT. RIGHT ENGIMar 26, 2003 · N903AE · Saab 340B · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR 116933Indicator · failedDURING TAKEOFF, FLIGHT NR 9450 HAD A LOSS OF INDICATION ON THEIR ITT AND TORQUE INDICATORS ON THE LEFT. AIRCREW RETURNED THE AIRCRAFT TO TTN.Mar 21, 2003 · N152CQ · Saab SF340A · Engine Temperature Indicating SystemSDR CX7A194J34Bleed Valve · leakingLT BLEED AIR LEAK WHILE IN FLIGHT. SHUT DOWN LEFT ENGINE (IAW CHECKLIST)Mar 20, 2003 · N305CE · Saab 340B · Compressor Bleed ValveSDR ASOA03111Wire · looseFLT 4320 - DURING DESCENT INTO MCN FROM ATL, THE CREW RECEIVED A LT DUCT LEAK MESSAGE. THE CRE COMPLIED WITH QRH PROCEDURES AND SHUT DOWN THE LT ENGINE. AN EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED AND EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT REQUESTED. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED SAFELY IN MCN. MAINTENMar 15, 2003 · N264AS · Emb EMB120RT · Engine Bleed Air System WiringSDR MALA030184Engine · malfunctionedAFTER TAKEOFF OF FLIGHT NR 3172 PLN-DTW. RT ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN BY THE CREW. AIR RETURN TO PLN. AFTER TAKEOFF ABOUT 500 FT AND AS CTOT WAS BEING DIALED DOWN, THE RT ENGINE STARTED MAKING POPPING NOISE. CREW SAW THAT THERE WAS STILL NG, BUT ITT WAS CLIMBINGMar 3, 2003 · N451XJ · Saab 340B · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR 0302251Light · illuminated02/25/03 FLT 4471 TTN-BED. CREW REPORTED FLAP AND GREEN OVERHEAD TEST LIGHTS ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT. AIRCRAFT TURNED BACK TO TTN.Feb 25, 2003 · N340SZ · Saab SF340A · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR NSVA200300007Overheat Sensor · intermittentLGA-On take off roll, RH engine "Tail Pipe Hot" light illuminated. Take off was aborted, aircraft taxied back to gate. MX performed ground run, light did not illuminate, OP's check good. Aircraft returned to service, suspect moisture interfred with operation oFeb 22, 2003 · N239CJ · Saab 340B · Fire Protection SystemSDR NSVA200300008Overheat Sensor · out of toleranceIn route to LGA-Crew notified ARINC of a "Tail Pipe Hot" light that illuminated during flight. Emergency procedures were followed and the engine was subsequently shut down. The aircraft landing was uneventful. MX found no evidence of overheating but did find 2Feb 22, 2003 · N294CJ · Saab 340B · Fire Protection SystemSDR AUS20030216Connector · contaminated(AUS) LT BLEED AIR LEAK INDICATION. THOROUGH INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT PLUG P2 OF THE LT WING DETECTOR LOOP WAS CONTAMINATED WITHMOISTURE AND CAUSING THE FALSE INDICATION.Feb 21, 2003 · Saab 340B · Pneumatic Indicating SystemSDR MALA030161HmuON FLIGHT #2941 GTR-MEM, RH ENGINE SHUTDOWN LEAVING FTR @ 6000 FT. DID NOT RELIGHT. INFLIGHT SHUTDOWN, AIR RETURN TO GTR. NORMAL TAKEOFF, DIALED DOWN CTOT TURNED OFF AUTOCOARSEN AND WENT THROUGH AFTER TO MEMORY ITEMS. CLIMBED TO 2000 FT, LEVELED OFF. ATC INFeb 19, 2003 · N411XJ · Saab 340B · Fuel Controlling SystemSDR MALA030162Wire · brokenIN CRUISE ON FLIGHT 3086, RT OIL TEMP PEGGED INFLIGHT. FOLLOWED QRH ALL OTHER INDICATIONS NORMAL. AIR RETURN TO MSP. MAINTENANCE REPAIRED BROKEN WIRE AND REPLACED CANNON PLUG, OPS CHECKS GOOD.Feb 19, 2003 · N448XJ · Saab 340B · Engine Oil System WiringSDR MALA030155Engine · stalledDURING TAKEOFF OF FLIGHT 2781, RT ENGINE COMPRESSION STALLS AT V1 ON TAKEOFF ROTATION. INFLIGHT SHUTDOWN ENGINE. AIR RETURN TO YQT. MAINTENANCE PERFOMRED COLD AND HOT SECTION BOROSCOPE, NO DAMAGE FOUND, LEAK CHECK OF A AXIS GOOD. PERFORMED GPA RUNS FOUND TFeb 13, 2003 · N427XJ · Saab 340B · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR MALA030204Engine · malfunctionedDURING DESCENT TO MSP AT 12,500 FT, POPPING SOUND CAME FROM RT ENGINE FOLLOWED BY SIMULTANEOUS ENGINE OVER-TEMP AND IGNITION LIGHT ILLUMINATION. ITT WENT TO 1058 (FOR 10 SECONDS) TORQUE AT 20 PERCENT NG WAS NORMAL ALONG WITH ALL OTHER ENGINE INDICATIONS. CONFeb 12, 2003 · N443XJ · Saab 340B · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR SIMA200304805Engine · malfunctionedSBA - FLT 3280 - CREW REPORTED SHUTTING DOWN THE RIGHT ENGINE DUE TO EXTREME UNCONTROLABLE SURGING WITH ACCOMPANYING ITT SPIKE AND TORQUE FLUCTUATIONS. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE RIGHT ENGINE IAW SAAB MM. OPERATIONAL AND LEAK CHECKS WERE GOOD AND AFeb 12, 2003 · N341SB · Saab 340B · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR MALA030152Valve · failedDURING CLIMBOUT OF FLIGHT 3169, ENGINE WAS SELECTED, AIR VALVE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER 3-5 SECONDS QRH COMPLETED, VALVE RESET ITSELF. SECOND TIME ANTI-ICE SWITCHED ON. AIR VALVE ON AGAIN AND STAYED ON AFTER QRH COMPLETED. AIR RETURN TO DTW. MAINTENANCE REFeb 11, 2003 · N421XJ · Saab 340B · Ice/Rain Protection SystemSDR SIMA200304301Relay · inoperativeDFW - FLT 3572 - CREW REPORTED THE RIGHT ENGINE FAILED ON FINAL APPROACH TO DFW. DURING TROUBLESHOOTING AS PER A SAAB MX FOUND RELAY 68KF TO BE AT FAULT. RELAY WAS REPLACED AND OPERATIONAL CHECK WERE COMPLIED WITH. AIRCRAFT WAS RELEASED FOR FCF. CHECK FLIGFeb 8, 2003 · N386AE · Saab 340B · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR AUS20030090Control Valve · faulty(AUS) LANDING GEAR CONTROL VALVE SUSPECT FAULTY. (P)Jan 29, 2003 · Saab 340B · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR MALA030120Engine · fodDURING FLIGHT 2741, LT ENGINE FAILED INFLIGHT. LT ENGINE OVERSPEED. A/C DIVERTED TO FOD. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED LT ENGINE P/N CT7-9B SN/ON GE-E785719, SN/OFF GE-E785665 IAW JC 7100-301, REF WORK PACKAGE DATED 1/23/03 FOR DETAILS.Jan 22, 2003 · N425XJ · Saab 340B · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR AUS20030016Hub · cracked(AUS) PROPELLER HUB CRACKED IN AREA ADJACENT TO THE MOUNTING BOLT HOLE NEXT TO NR 2 BLADE. FOUND DURING NDT INSPECTION.Jan 6, 2003 · Saab 340B · Propeller Hub SectionSDR 0212311Computer · inoperativeFLT 4484 PILOT REPORTED THAT HIS LT AHRS SYSTEMS WENT INOPERATIVE DURING FLIGHT. AIRCRAFT RETURNED, MECHANIC REMOVED AND REPLACED THE LT AHRS COMPUTER AND PERFORMED ALL RELATIVE OPERATIONAL CHECKS FOR THAT COMPONENT. OPERATIONAL CHECK WAS GOOD, AIRCRAFT RETUDec 31, 2002 · N149SZ · Saab SF340A · Integrated Flight SystemSDR MALA020678EngineAFTER TAKEOFF ON FLIGHT #3142, AT APPROXIMATELY 400' DURING THE AFTER TAKEOFF FLOW THE LH ENGINE TORQUE WENT TO 20%, AND A MASTER WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. ALMOST SIMULTANIOUSLY THE LH ENGINE OVERTEMP LIGHT WENT ON TEMP WAS AT 1000-1007 DEGREES C. CLEAR, NODec 6, 2002 · N411XJ · Saab 340B · Turbine Engine Air Inlet SectionSDR UHL2002F00010Pushrod · dirtyDURING FLIGHT, PILOT CALLED, REPORTED THAT RIGHT MAIN GEAR DOOR EXTENDED IN FLIGHT . ADVISED PILOT TO REDUC AIRSPEED TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO DOOR UPON LANDING . MAINTENANCE WAS DISPATCHED TO REPAIR AND INSPECT DOOR FOR OVERSPEED DAMAGE IAW MM. CLEANED TELESCODec 2, 2002 · N152CQ · Saab SF340A · Landing Gear Door Retract SectionSDR UHL2002F00009Pressure Switch · inoperativePILOT REPORTS AUTOCOARSEN SYSTEM FAILED ON TAKEOFF ROLL. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO GATE. MECHANIC PERFORMED GROUND RUN ON AUTOCOARSEN SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT & TEST IAW MM. OPS CHECKED GOOD AT THIS TIME. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.Dec 1, 2002 · N123XS · Saab SF340A · Propeller Controlling SystemSDR NSVA200200004Control Cable · brokenIAD-ON TAKEOFF ROLL RIGHT ENGINE DROPPED OFF LINE TO GROUND IDLE, ABORTED TAKEOFF. POWER LEVER DID NOT RESPOND TO ANY INPUTS. MAINTENANCE FOUND RT POWER LEVER CABLE HAD SEPARATED/BROKEN INTERNALLY (ON CONDITION). REMOVED AND REPLACED BROKEN CABLE IAW SAAB 3Nov 30, 2002 · N252 · Saab 340B · Power LeverSDR SIMA200232403Engine · power lossLBB - FLT 3493 - DURING FINAL APPROACH, CREW REPORTED THE LOSS OF RIGHT ENGINE TORQUE FOLLOWED BY ALL OTHER ENGINE PARAMETERS FALLING OFF RAPIDLY. NO ABNORMAL NOISES OR VIBRATIONS WERE NOTED. (M)Nov 18, 2002 · N386AE · Saab 340B · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR MALA020649Relay · failedDURING FLIGHT 2923, THE LT IGNITION LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER TAKEOFF. AIR RETURN TO MEM. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED RELAY 43PC IAW AMM 74-30-15-2. NO DEFECTS NOTED.Nov 10, 2002 · N428XJ · Saab 340B · Ignition SystemSDR MALA020648Control Unit · malfunctionedDURING CLIMBOUT ON FLT 3395, RT ENGINE ITT DROPPED TO 355 INFLIGHT. THE CABIN PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ALSO. AIR RETURN TO DTW. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED DECU. OPS CHECK GOOD.Nov 9, 2002 · N456XJ · Saab 340B · Central WarningSDR NSVA110302294Packing · cutWHILE AT CRUISE ALTITUDE PIC NOTICED NR 2 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE AT APPROX 40 PSI AND FLUCTUATING. PRESSURE STEADILY DECREASING OVER PERIOD OF APPROX 2 MIN AT WHICH POINT THE RT ENG OIL PRESS LOW INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. CREW RAN CHECKLIST AND SHUT DOWN NR 2 ENGINov 3, 2002 · N294CJ · Saab 340B · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR CA021118014Smoke Detector · failed(CAN) CARGO BAY FIRE WARNING LIGHT ON DURING C/PIT CHECKS.DETECTOR REMOVED S/N 338. INSTALLED 20/06/01. TIS 5214.1 HOURS. THE INSTALLATION OF THESE SMOKE DETECTORS WAS MANDATED BY SWEDISH AD 1-151 TO IMPROVE RELIABILITY.CONSULTATION WITH SAAB REVEALED 12 CONFINov 3, 2002 · Saab 340B · Smoke DetectionSDR CA021118015Smoke Detector · failed(CAN) AFT CARGO BAY SMOKE DETECTOR WILL NOT TEST. MAINTENANCE.SUNSEQUENT TO THE ABOVE A SYSTEM CHECK WAS CARRIED OUT. NO DEFECTS FOUND. DETECTOR REMOVED S/N 676. INSTALLED 30/10/02. TIS 31.2 HOURS. THE INSTALLATION OF THESE SMOKE DETECTORS WAS MANDATED BY SNov 3, 2002 · Saab 340B · Smoke DetectionSDR CA021118011Smoke Detector · failed(CAN) CARGO BAY SMOKE DETECTOR WILL NOT TEST. MAINTENANCE.DETECTOR REMOVED S/N 608. INSTALLED 20/07/02. TIS 553.6 HOURS.THE INSTALLATION OF THESE SMOKE DETECTORS WAS MANDATED BY SWEDISH AD 1-151 TO IMPROVE RELIABILITY.CONSULTATION WITH SAAB REVEALED 12 CONFIRMOct 30, 2002 · Saab 340B · Smoke Detection
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