GE CT7-9B

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SDR SIMA200129019Engine · leakingLGA - FLT 4445 - RIGHT ENGINE LOST OIL AFTER TAKEOFF AND RETURNED TO LGA. (M)Oct 15, 2001 · N268AE · Saab 340B · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR MALA010742EngineDuring Flight #3071, RH Engine failed 600'AGL after Takeoff. ITT exceeded 1000 degressC. ORH performed. No fire. Maintenance replaced RH Engine with serviceable unit. See Engine Change Task Cards for details. PN CT7-9B, SN/off GE-E785750, SN/on GE-E785181.Oct 5, 2001 · N451XJ · Saab 340B · Engine Temperature Indicating SystemSDR SIMA200126602Ecu · malfunctionedDFW - FLT 3787 - WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT, LEFT ENGINE BEGAN TO SURGE. CREW PLACED LEFT ENGINE CONDITION LEVER TO TORQUE MOTOR LOCK OUT AND RETURNED TO DALLAS. REMOVED AND REPLACED LEFT DECU IAW SAAB AMM. OPERATIONALLY CHECKED GOOD. (M)Sep 23, 2001 · N371AE · Saab 340B · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR PNSA010902Connector · dirtyON CLIMBOUT FROM ANC RT ENGINE ITT GAUGE STARTED FLUCTUATING NO OTHER UNUSUAL INDICATIONS. MAINTENANCE CONTACTED ON RADIO AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO ANC. MAINTENANCE CLEANED ITT YELLOW HARNESS CANNON PLUG AT ENGINE AND GROUND RUN AIRCRAFT OK.Sep 16, 2001 · N675PA · Saab 340B · Engine Indicating System WiringSDR MALA010725Motor · failedDURING WALK-AROUND AFTER FLIGHT 2742, NOTICED SUPPLEMENTAL AIR CONDITIONING INOP. NOTICED UNUSUAL SMELL FROM SUPP A/C VENT. MAINTENANCE DEFERRING SUPP A/C IAW 1-16-125-60-5-12 AFT AIR CONDITIONING, AUX HEAT BLOWN CONTROL CIRCUIT BREAKERS PULLED AND COLLARED.Sep 2, 2001 · N418XJ · Saab 340B · Cabin Cooling SystemSDR NSVA0110Pressure Switch · leakingPILOT REPORTED FUEL LEAKING OUT OF NR 1 ENGINE DRAIN. MAINTENANCE OPENED COWLING AS NECESSARY OBSERVE FOR LEAKS, DISCONNECTED COMPONENT DRAIN LINES AT OV FUEL FILTER AND PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL SWITCH WHILE RUNNING BOOST PUMP. ISOLATED LEAK TO FUEL PRESSURE DISep 1, 2001 · N242CJ · Saab 340B · Fuel Pressure SensorSDR PNSA010803Itt Trimmer · failedABORTED T/O AT AKN DUE TO ERRATIC ITT INDICATION ON LT ENGINE. NO FAULT FOUND AT LINE STATION AIRCRAFT FERRIED BACK TO ANC MAIN MAINTENANCE STATION. ITT TRIMMER WAS FOUND BAD WHEN HEAT AND VIBRATION APPLIED.Aug 2, 2001 · N675PA · Saab 340B · Engine EGT/TIT Indicating SystemSDR MALA010606Gearbox · making metalDURING FLIGHT 2759, LT CHIP DETECT LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT. AIR RETURN TO MSP. MAINTENANCE POWER UNIT AND PGB WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED REF WORK PACKAGE DATED 7-31-01 AND COMPLETED WORK PACKAGE JOB CARD 7910-303..Jul 31, 2001 · N447XJ · Saab 340B · Turbine Engine Reduction GearSDR AUS20010770Hub · cracked(AUS) PROPELLER HUB SUSPECT CRACKED AROUND THE MOUNTING BOLT HOLE LOCATED AT THE 6.30 POSITION. FOUND DURING EDDY CURRENT INSPECTION IAW AD/PR/33.Jul 24, 2001 · Saab 340B · Propeller Hub SectionSDR ASOA01116Engine · failedFLT 4830 - DURING FLIGHT FROM DFW TO TUL, CREW REPORTED SMELLING SMOKE IN THE CABIN. AFTER ISOLATING THE RIGHT BLEED AND RIGHT PACK THE SMOKE STILL DIDN'T CLEAR. THE CREW THEN RECEIVED A RIGHT ENGINE LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING AND NOTED THE GAUGE WAS FLUCTUATIJul 24, 2001 · N243AS · Emb EMB120 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR AUS20010679Hub · cracked(AUS) PROPELLER HUB CRACKED IN AREA AROUND TWO OF THE MOUNT BOLT HOLES. FOUND USING EDDY CURRENT INSPECTION IAW AD/PR/33.Jun 29, 2001 · Saab 340B · Propeller Hub SectionSDR SIMA200117810Engine · failedALB - FLT 4893 - CLIMBING THROUGH 10000 FT EXPERIENCED CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF RIGHT ENGINE. PERFORMED SHUTDOWN, DECLARED EMERGENCY AND RETURNED TO BASE. (M)Jun 27, 2001 · N307AE · Saab 340B · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR SIMA200117403Module · malfunctionedSBA - FLT 3037 - ON TAKEOFF ROLL, LEFT ENGINE APR DID NOT ARM. ABORTED TAKEOFF. ISSUED MEL 76-02. (M)Jun 23, 2001 · N329AE · Saab 340B · Fuel Controlling SystemSDR MALA010537Control Unit · defectiveAFTER TAKEOFF IN DTW, FLIGHT 3250, RT PROP RPM DROPPED TO ZERO. RESET C/B R6 RIGHT PROP SPEED, NEEDLE FLUCTUATED BUT REMAINED AT ZERO. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES, RIGHT PROP SPEED RETURNED TO NORMAL, BUT INTERMITTENTLY DROPPED TO ZERO AND BACK AGAIN TO NJun 16, 2001 · N441XJ · Saab 340B · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR CA010703027Fire Detector · malfunctioned(CAN) FLT 3725 DEPARTING WINNIPEG EXPERIENCED A LT TAILPIPE HOTLIGHT. ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN & BECAUSE OF BAD WEATHER A/C DIVERTED TO KENORA. ENROUTE LH ENGINE WAS RESTARTED & FUNCTI ONED NORMALLY WITH NO ABNORMAL IND.S. MAINTENACE INVEST. REVEALED WATER INGRESS Jun 14, 2001 · Saab 340B · Fire DetectionSDR REXA01009Ecu · faultyON SEVEN MILE FINAL INTO MEMPHIS, THE LEFT ENGINE WENT INTO AUTOCOURSEN. TORQUE INDICATION WENT TO ZERO, BUT ALL OTHER INDICATIONS WERE NORMAL. THE FLIGHT CREW FOLLOWED THE EMERGENCY CHECKLIST AND SHUTDOWN THE ENGINE. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE DIGITAL ELECTRJun 12, 2001 · N370PX · Saab 340B · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR SIMA200116104Engine · overtempDFW - FLT 3714 - LEFT ENGINE ITT REACHED 929C AT 96 PERCENT TORQUE ON TAKEOFF. ABORTED TAKEOFF. (M)Jun 10, 2001 · N177AE · Saab 340B · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR MALA010517Chip Detector · contaminatedRIGHT ENGINE CHIP DETECTOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON INITIAL CLIMBOUT. RAN QRH, ENGINE PARAMETERS WERE NORMAL. AIR RETURN TO OMA. MAINTENANCE REMOVED RIGHT ENGINE CHIP DETECTOR, INSPECTED FOUND TWO SMALL SLIVERS, PRESERVED FOR INSPECTION. REINSTALLED CHIP DETECJun 9, 2001 · N452XJ · Saab 340B · Turbine Engine Accessory DriveSDR AUS20010608Hose · failed(AUS) NOSE LANDING GEAR HYDRAULIC UP LINE FAILED. LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID.Jun 7, 2001 · Saab 340B · Hydraulic System, MainSDR SIMA200115707Engine · malfunctionedPSP - FLT 3091 - RIGHT ENGINE WENT TO 928 CELSIUS ON TAKEOFF. ABORTED TAKEOFF. PERFORMED GROUND ENGINE RUNS IAW 71-00-00. FOUND ITT LIMITS WITHIN LIMITS. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)Jun 6, 2001 · N254AE · Saab 340B · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR SIMA200115616Connector · disconnectedHPN - FLT 4583 - AIRCRAFT ABORTED TAKEOFF FOR LOSS OF LEFT TORQUE INDICATION. RESECURED CANNON PLUG ON DECU. INSPECTED AND RESECURED CANNON PLUG ON TORQUE AND OVERSPEED SENSOR IAW AMM. OPS CHECK GOOD. (M)Jun 5, 2001 · N264AE · Saab 340B · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR NSVA0106Seal · leakingRIGHT OIL PRESSURE ANNUNCIATOR ILLUMINATED DURING CLIMB FROM IAD WITH SLIGHT DROP IN OIL PRESSURE. CREW SHUTDOWN ENGINE IN FLIGHT PER EMERGENCY CHECKLIST E-13 AND RETURNED TO IAD. MAINTENANCE WAS DISPATCHED AND FOUND OIL LEAKING FROM THE BB-AXIS SEAL. THE SJun 1, 2001 · N9CJ · Saab 340B · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR MALA010505Bleed Valve · failedFLIGHT 3199 OUT OF MSP, LT BLEED FAULT AND LT BLEED CLOSED LIGHTS ILLUMINATED SHORTLY AFTER T/O. ATTEMPTED TO RESET WITH NO EFFECT. CLOSED LT BLEED VALVE AND FAULT LIGHT EXTINGUISHED AFTER ABOUT 5 MINUTES. AIR RETURN TO MSP. MAINTENANCE REPLACED LT LP REG.May 27, 2001 · N414XJ · Saab 340B · Compressor Bleed ValveSDR AUS20010541Hmu · faulty(AUS) HYDROMECHANICAL UNIT (HMU) SUSPECT FAULTY. WORKSHOP INVESTIGATION AND TESTING COULD FIND NO FAULTS.May 26, 2001 · Saab 340B · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR AUS20010525Engine · failed(AUS) RT ENGINE FAILED. INVESTIGATION FOUND SOME DAMAGE TO THE FIRSTSTAGE COMPRESSOR WHEEL AND THE CENTRE BODY RETAINING SCREW STUDSSHEARED. BORESCOPE INSPECTION FOUND MAJOR DAMAGE TO THE FIRST STAGE IGVS AND COMPRESSOR WHEEL WITH ONE COMPRESSOR BLADE MISSING May 23, 2001 · Saab 340B · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR SIMA20011075Bleed Valve · inoperativeJFK - FLT 5016 - DURING CLIMB, THE LEFT IGNITION LIGHT WAS INTERMITTENT. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO JFK. PUT ON MEL AT THIS TIME. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE ANTI-IC START BLEED VALVE FOR THE LEFT ENGINE IAW GE MM 75-00-00. OPS CHECK WAS GOOD IAW SAAB MApr 17, 2001 · N236AE · Saab 340B · Compressor Bleed ValveSDR SIMA20011074Engine · failedDFW - FLT 3677 - CREW REPORTED, THE RIGHT ENGINE CHIP LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT. MAINTENANCE FOUND DEBRIS IN OIL FILTER AND SCAVENGE SCREENS. RIGHT ENGINE WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED IAW AE WORK CARD 4903. OPS AND LEAK CHECK WAS GOOD AND AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNEApr 17, 2001 · N323AE · Saab 340B · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR SIMA20011051Engine · overtempDCA - FLT 5059 - DURING GO AROUND, RIGHT OVERTEMP LIGHT CAME ON FOR LESS THAN 1 SECOND. RETARDED POWER LEVER AND LIGHT WENT OUT OUTSIDE AIR TEMP 19 MODERATE RAIN. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED RIGHT ENGINE ASSEMBLY IAW AE WORK CARD 4903. OPS AND LEAK CHEApr 15, 2001 · N231LN · Saab 340B · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR SIMA20011034Control Unit · failedLAX - FLT 3048 - CREW REPORTED THE NR 1 ENGINE FAILED IN FLIGHT DURING SHORT FINAL. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE DIGITAL ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT FOR THE LEFT ENGINE IAW THE GEE MM. OPS CHECK WAS GOOD AND AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)Apr 13, 2001 · N330AE · Saab 340B · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR SIMA0911Engine · overheatedJFK - FLT 5192 - ON DESCENT, RIGHT ENGINE RED OVERTEMP LIGHT ILLUMINATED CREW UNABLE TO DETERMINE HOW HIGH THE TEMPERATURE WENT TO FDR PULLED. (M)Apr 1, 2001 · N236AE · Saab 340B · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR NE032001B2128Bearing · crackedUPON DISASSEMBLY OF GEARCASE FOUND THE RIGHT AFT BEARING AND FORWARD ROLLER BEARING CRACKED. ALSO THE LEFT IDLER BEARING WAS FOUND WITH BRINNELLING/SPALLING ON RACEWAYS.Mar 30, 2001 · Saab 340B · Turbine Engine Accessory DriveSDR AU010285Hose · ruptured(AUS) NOSE LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR FLEXIBLE DOWN LINE RUPTURED. LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID.Mar 29, 2001 · Saab 340B · Hydraulic System, MainSDR AU010254Hmu · faulty(AUS) RT ENGINE HYDROMECHANICAL UNIT (HMU) FAULTY.Mar 26, 2001 · Saab 340B · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR AU010263Control Valve · seized(AUS) DUAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL VALVE SEIZED IN OPEN POSITION.Mar 25, 2001 · Saab 340B · Cabin Temperature Control SystemSDR MALA010275Engine · malfunctionedON TAKEOFF ROLL ON FLIGHT 2755 DURING INITIAL POWER-UP FOR TO, NR 1 ENGINE TORQUE GAUGE SHOWED 0 PERCENT, ENGINE DROPPED TO 15 PERCENT PROP RPM READ 0, AND LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE AFTER ENGINE SHUTDOWN. ABORTED TO. MAINTENANCE REPLACED LT ENGINE SN/OFF GE-EMar 15, 2001 · N422XJ · Saab 340B · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR AU010310Relay · faulty(AUS) AUXILIARY HYDRAULIC CONTROL RELAY FAULTY.Mar 14, 2001 · Saab 340B · Hydraulic System, AuxiliarySDR SIMA200107001Hmu · malfunctionedBTV - FLT 4625 - CREW REPORTED ERRATCI ENGINE INDICATIONS ON NR 2 ENGINE. PROPELLER RPM FLUCTUATES PLUS/MINUS 1000. AFTER TORQUE MOTOR LOCKOUT THERE WERE NO MORE FLUCTUATIONS NOTED. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED RIGHT ENGINE HYDROMECHANICAL FUEL CONTROL Mar 11, 2001 · N261AE · Saab 340B · Fuel Controlling SystemSDR SIMA0684Engine · malfunctionedALB - FLT 5064 - CREW REPORTED THE RIGHT ENGINE ROLLED BACK THREE TIMES, TWICE DURING CLIMB-OUT AND ONCE ENROUTE. ON THE FIRST ROLL BACK TORQUE WENT TO YELLOW ARC AND POWER WAS REDUCED, ITT ROSE APPROXIMATELY 15-20 DEGREES. AFTER THIS ALL INSTRUMENTS WERE NOMar 9, 2001 · N263AE · Saab 340B · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR SIMA200106701Oil System · fluctuatesBTV - FLT 4750 - NOTED LOW NR 1 PGB OIL TEMP FOLLOWED BY FLUCTUATING NR 1 PGB OIL PRESS AND NR 1 ENGINE OIL PRESS, APPLIED ENGINE SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE. (M)Mar 8, 2001 · N313AE · Saab 340B · Turbine Engine Reduction GearSDR S13R01001Damper Ring · damagedUPON DISASSEMBLY OF GEARCASE, FOUND LEFT IDLER GEAR DAMPER RING BROKEN RT IDLER GEAR HAS 2 TEETH DAMAGED / BROKEN. LT IDLER GEAR HAS ONE TOOTH BROKEN.Feb 22, 2001 · Saab 340B · Turbine Engine Reduction GearSDR CA010323009Switch · burned out(CAN) ON PREPARATION FOR TAKEOFF WARNING LIGHT ILUMINATED WHEN GUSTLOCK RELEASED. A/C RETURNED TO RAMP. INVEST. REVEALED THAT SWITCH CNTLLING LIGHT BURNED, GIVING UNSAFE WARNING, ALTHOUGH GUSTLOCK SYS WAS IN NORMAL OP CONDITION. DEFECT DEFERRED IAW A/C MEL 27-Feb 22, 2001 · Saab 340B · Gust Lock Damper SystemSDR AU010162Power Unit · faulty(AUS) RT POWER DISTRIBUTION UNIT (PDU) FAULTY. STARTER-GENERATOR WOULDNOT DISENGAGE AND AN OVERTEMPERATURE WAS OBSERVED WITH SMOKE COMING FROM THE COWLS. THE FIRE BOTTLE WAS DISCHARGED AS APRECAUTION.Feb 21, 2001 · Saab 340B · AC Power Distribution SystemSDR SIMA0382Warning System · malfunctionedDFW - FLT 3307 - LEFT ENGINE HAD POPPING NOISE, ENGINE OVERTEMP AND IGNITION LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON TAKEOFF ROLL. PAX REPORTED SEEING SPARKS FROM EXHAUST. PERFORMED ENGINE WASH AND BORESCOPE NO DEFECTS NOTE. PERFORMED OPERATIONAL CHECK OF APR SYSTEM AND ANTIFeb 7, 2001 · N901AE · Saab 340B · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR AU010056Fitting · cracked(AUS) RT FLAP ASSEMBLY OUTBOARD FITTING AFT ATTACHMENT LUG CRACKED. CRACK APPEARS TO HAVE EMANATED FROM THE BOLT/BUSHING HOLE AND PROGRESSED THROUGH ONE SIDE OF THE LUG. FOUND DURING VISUAL INSPECTION IAW SB-340-57-037.Jan 28, 2001 · Saab 340B · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR MALA010146Warning Light · illuminatedRT AIR VALVE LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT. AIR TURNBACK TO DTW. MAINTENANCE REPLACED ANTI-ICEVALVE P/N 6068T56P01, S/N OFF GRTB7662, S/N ON GRTG1442, PER SF340AMM. PERFORMED OPS CHECK, ALL CHECKS GOOD AT THIS TIME.Jan 26, 2001 · N415XJ · Saab 340B · Airfoil Anti/De-ice SystemSDR MALA010139Pump · failedLT ENGINE EXPERIENCED UNCOMMANDED ROLLBACK CLIMBING THROUGH 6000 FT. CREW SHUT THE ENGINE DOWN AND RETURNED TO DTW. AT 5000 FT NR 1 ENGINE QUICKLY LOST 40 PERCENT TORQUE. ENGINE SEEMED TO RECOVER SLIGHTLY THEN CONTINUED ON TO LOSE POWER. ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWJan 24, 2001 · N402XJ · Saab 340B · Fuel Boost PumpSDR MALA010108Intake Duct · contaminatedEN ROUTE CLIMBING THROUGH 15,000, -10 DEGREE CELSUIS AND ANTI-ICE OFF, GOT 900+ DEGREE ON RT ENGINE, PRECAUTIONARY LANDING BACK IN DTW. AVOIDED 80 - 84 PERCENT NG RANGE. MAINTENANCE REMOVED DEBRIS FOUND IN RT ENGINE INLET, PERFORMED ENGINE INLET BLOCKAGE INSJan 11, 2001 · N456XJ · Saab 340B · Turbine Engine Air Inlet SectionSDR SIMA200101003Engine · malfunctionedLRD - FLT 3301 - POWER ROLL BACK, FL 200; -18C; SOLID IMC. NO BREAK IN CLOUDS. ENGINE ANTI-ICE ON. OBSERVED A POWER ROLLBACK AND RELIGHT ON NR 1 ENGINE. APPROX 1 OR 2 MINUTES LATER OBSERVED SIMILAR ROLLBACKS OF BOTH ENGINES. EACH ENGINE ROLLED BACK AND RELJan 10, 2001 · N394AE · Saab 340B · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR PNSA001205Igniter · failedLT ENGINE WOULD NOT START. REPLACED IGNITER. OPS CHECK OK.Dec 17, 2000 · N685PA · Saab 340B · Spark Plug/IgniterSDR AU001183Smoke Detector · false activation(AUS) LAVATORY SMOKE DETECTOR OPERATED. INVESTIGATION FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF FIRE.Dec 15, 2000 · Saab 340B · Passenger Compartment Lighting
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