Saab 340B

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_key = '340B'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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SDR SIMA3163Power Supply · dischargedMHT - FLT 4473 - EMERGENCY LIGHTS WILL NOT STAY ILLUMINATED. AIRCRAFT WAS FERRIED TO LGA FOR REPAIR. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED ALL 5 POWER SUPPLY UNITS (S/N 18232, 17662, 18438, 18325 AND 18600) IAW SAAB MM. OPERATIONAL CHECK WAS SATISFACTORY AND AIRNov 11, 2000 · N231AE · Saab 340B · Emergency LightingSDR SIMA3162Bulb · inoperativeLGA - FLT 4500 - EMERGENCY FLOOR PROXIMITY LIGHT AT ROW 7 IS INOPERATIVE. PUT ON MEL AT THIS TIME. MAINTENANCE REPLACED BULB AT SEAT 7A FLOOR LIGHT. OPERATIONAL CHECK WAS GOOD AND AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)Nov 11, 2000 · N340RC · Saab 340B · Emergency LightingSDR SIMA3153Light · inoperativeLAX - FLT 3205 - EMERGENCY LIGHT AT PAX DOOR LOWER RIGHT IS INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE REPLACED FLOOR PROXIMITY LIGHT ASSEMBLY AT SET 11BC. OPERATIONAL CHECK WAS GOOD IAW SAAB AMM 33-50-00 AND AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)Nov 10, 2000 · N247AE · Saab 340B · Emergency LightingSDR SIMA3151Light · looseDFW - FLT 3588 - EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN AT SEAT 8A NOT SECURE. RESECURED EXIT SIGN AT ROW 8A. NO DEFECTS NOTED. AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)Nov 10, 2000 · N219AE · Saab 340B · Emergency LightingSDR MALA000723Structure · dentedFOUND DURING C-CHECK, DENT ON RT NLG DOOR FORWARD CORNED. REFER TO CELSIUS W/O 1007, MESABA 409 CARD NUMBER 059525, TASKCARD 7502, AND SAAB STATEMENT 340SDS000435. MAINTENANCE REMOVED RIVITS AROUND DENENTED AIREA, REMOVED FWD INSIDE COVER PLATE IAW SRM 51-40Nov 10, 2000 · N412XJ · Saab 340B · Landing Gear DoorsSDR AU001095Smoke Detector · intermittent(AUS) CARGO SMOKE DETECTOR GAVE INTERMITTENT WARNINGS. FIRE EXTINGUISHER DISCHARGED. NO EVIDENCE OF SMOKE OR FIRE.Nov 10, 2000 · Saab 340B · Smoke DetectionSDR SIMA3344Plate · corrodedSBP - FOUND CORROSION ON KICK PLATE AT BL 18.3 AND STATION 294. REPLACED KICK PLATE IAW SAAB MM. (M)Nov 9, 2000 · N392AE · Saab 340B · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR SIMA3343Seat Track · corrodedSBP - FOUND CORROSION ON CABIN SEAT TRACK BL 18.3 BETWEEN STATIONS 294 AND 336, SPLICED NEW SECTION OF SEAT TRACK BETWEEN STATIONS 294 AND 351.2 IAW SAAB SRM 53-70-60. (M)Nov 9, 2000 · N392AE · Saab 340B · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach FittingsSDR SIMA3141Lamp · failedDFW - FLT 3304 - CREW REPORTED NOSE WHEEL INDICATION INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE REPLACED BULB FOR NOSE WHEEL INDICATION. LIGHT CHECK GOOD AND AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)Nov 9, 2000 · N201AE · Saab 340B · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR MALA000722Seat Track · corrodedFOUND DURING C-CHECK, SEAT TRACK IN GALLEY AREA ON RT SIDE CORRODED AT THE TROLLEY STORAGE AREA. REFER TO CELSIUS W/O 19007, TASK CARD 1542. MAINTENANCE REMOVED CORROSION AS REQUIRED, SRM 51-70-40. REMAINING MATERIAL WITHIN LIMITS, ALODINED, PRIMED AND PAINTENov 8, 2000 · N412XJ · Saab 340B · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach FittingsSDR MALA000721Frame · corrodedFOUND DURING C-CHECK, CORROSION ON FRAME RBL 18.3 BETWEEN STRINGERS 272.0 AND 288.0. REFER TO CELSIUS W/O 19007, TASK CARD 1531. MAINTENANCE REMOVED CORROSION AS REQUIRED SRM 51-70-40. REMAINING MATERIAL IS OUT OF LIMIT SRM 51-10-10. REMOVED DAMAGED ANGLE, Nov 7, 2000 · N412XJ · Saab 340B · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR MALA000720Stringer · corrodedFOUND DURING C-CHECK, CORROSION ON STRINGER JUST OB OF RBL 18-3. AND AT OB LBL 18-3, STA 288.0 REFER TO CELSIUS W/0 19007, TASK CARD 1532. MAINTENANCE REMOVED CORROSION AS REQUIRED, SRM 51-70-40. REMAINING MATERIALS IS WITHIN LIMITS SRM 51-10-10. ALODINED, ANov 7, 2000 · N412XJ · Saab 340B · Fuselage Main, Longeron/StringerSDR MALA000719Floor Support · corrodedFOUND DURING C-CHECK, CORROSION AT STA 294.0 LT OB CORNER AT APPROX STRING LINE 152Z. REFER TO CELSIUS TASK CARD 1533, W/O 19007. MAINTENANCE REMOVED DAMAGED ANGLES, FABRICATED NEW ANGLES PER SAMPLE IAW SRM 51-20-20, 51-20-30 TREATED, PRIMED AND TOPCOATED ANNov 7, 2000 · N412XJ · Saab 340B · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR MALA000718Frame · corrodedFOUND DURING C-CHECK, CORROSION ON FRAME 258.0 REFER TO CELSIUS W/O 19007 TASK CARD 1534. MAINTENANCE REMOVED CORROSION AS REQUIRED IAW SRM 51-70-40. REMAINING MATERIAL IS OUT OF LIMITS SRM 51-10-10.REMOVED DAMAGE ANGLE AND FABRICATED NEW ANGLE PER SAMPLE ANov 7, 2000 · N412XJ · Saab 340B · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR MALA000717Bracket · corrodedFOUND DURING C-CHECK, FLOORBOARD 122EZ MOUNTING BRACKET HAS CORROSION REFER TO CELSIUS TASK 1535, W/O 19007. MAINTENANCE FABRICATED MOUNTING BRACKET, AS PER SAMPLE IAW SRM 51-20-00. ALODINED, PRIMED AND PAINTED. REFER W/O 19007, ITEM 24 FOR FLOORBOARD REPAIRNov 7, 2000 · N412XJ · Saab 340B · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR MALA000716Bracket · corrodedFOUND DURING C-CHECK, CORROSION ON MOUNTING BRACKET FOR FLOORBOARD 122 DZ. REFER TO CELSIUS W/O 19007 TASK CARD 1536. MAINTENANCE FABRICATED AS PER SAMPLE, SRM 51-20-00. MOUNTING BRACKETS, ALODINED, PRIMED AND PAINTED. REF: W/O 19007, ITEM 25 FOR FLOORBOARDNov 7, 2000 · N421XJ · Saab 340B · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR MALA000715Floor Support · corrodedFOUND DURING C-CHECK, CORROSION ON CENTER AISLE FLOORBOARD ANGLES FROM STA 294-339. REFER TO CELSIUS TASK CARD 1539, W/O19007. MAINTENANCE REMOVED CORROSION FROM AFFECTED AREA , SRM 51-10-10 FOUND OUT OF LIMITS IAW 51-70-4, FABRICATED 2 EA. ANGLES PER SAMPLE Nov 7, 2000 · N412XJ · Saab 340B · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR MALA000657Engine · fireGROUND PERSONNEL INDICATED A FIRE ON THE NR 2 ENGINE ON START. FLIGHT CREW DISCHARGED RT ENGINE FIRE BOTTLE. MAINTENANCE INSTALLED SERVICEABLE RT ENGINE FIRE BOTTLE IAW SF340 MAL TASK CARD 26210.Nov 7, 2000 · N404XJ · Saab 340B · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR SIMA3112Power Supply · failedSBP - EMERGENCY LIGHT POWER SUPPLY 21LN WOULD NOT SHUT OFF. REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHT POWER SUPPLY 21LN. OPERATIONAL CHECK WAS GOOD AND AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)Nov 6, 2000 · N247AE · Saab 340B · Emergency LightingSDR PLGA001106Bleed Valve · failedBGR - FLT 4828 - ON FLIGHT 4828 - BOS-PQI, LEFT ENGINE ANTI-ICE AIR VALVE LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHEN SWITCH WAS SELECTED ON. CREW FOLLOWED THEIR CHECKLIST AND DIVERTED INTO BGR AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE LEFT ENGINE ANTI-ICE START BLEENov 6, 2000 · N362BE · Saab 340B · Compressor Bleed ValveSDR PNSA001102Tire · cutDURING TAXI TO GATE #3 TIRTE WENT FLAT. FLIGHT CANCELLED. REPLACED TIRE/WHEEL ASSY.Nov 6, 2000 · N685PA · Saab 340B · TireSDR AU001126Duct · leaking(AUS) DURING AN ENGINE GROUND RUN THE LH 'BLEED LEAK' LIGHT ILLUMINATED. A SYSTEM CHECK DETECTED LEAKAGE FROM THE FLEXIBLEDUCT AT THE WIND ROOT.FURTHER INVESTIGATION FOUND A STAINLESS STEEL INSERT HAD DISBONDED FROM THE SILICON FLEXIBLE DUCT.Nov 6, 2000 · Saab 340B · Pneumatic Distribution SystemSDR SIMA3101Bulb · inoperativeDCA - FLT 5067 - EMERGENCY FLOOR LIGHT AT SEAT ROW 11 INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED BULB. OPERATIONAL CHECK WAS GOOD AND AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)Nov 5, 2000 · N263AE · Saab 340B · Emergency LightingSDR SIMA3088Ballast · burnedSAN - FLT 3047 - CREW REPORTS BURNING SMELL IN CABIN. EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED AND AIRCRAFT WAS LANDED SAFELY. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED BALLAST FOR LIGHT AT SEAT 3B. OPERATIONAL CHECK WAS GOOD AND AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)Nov 3, 2000 · N330AE · Saab 340B · Passenger Compartment LightingSDR MALA000656Controller · failedLT DUCT OVERTEMP AFTER T/O. RETURNED TO MSP DUE TO ICING CONDITIONS. ON T/O TURNED LEFT AND BLD TO AUTO GOV OVERTEMP. DUCT IN MANUAL AND AUTO MODE PER ORH RESET LT BLD. TWICE COULD NOT CONTROL TEMP, LT BLD TO CLOSED POSITION. MAINTENANCE REPLACED LT DUAL Nov 3, 2000 · N445XJ · Saab 340B · Engine Temperature Indicating SystemSDR MALA000713Shield · dentedFOUND DURING C-CHECK, SEVERAL DENTS AFT OF LT ICE SHEILD AT FUSELAGE STA 350.0 REFER TO CELSIUS W/O 19007, TASK CARD 2530, AND SAAB STATEMENT 340SDS000435. MAINTENANCE CHECKED LIMIT, FOUND DENTS OUT OF ALLOWABLE LIMIT, DISTANCE BETWEEN DENTS LESS THAN 4XL IAWNov 2, 2000 · N412XJ · Saab 340B · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR MALA000712Skin · dentedFOUND DURING C-CHECK, DENT AT STA 393.0 ON RT FUSELAGE. REFER TO CELSIUS W/O19007, TASK CARD 2524, AND SAAB STATEMENT 340SDS000435. MAINTENANCE CHECKED LIMIT, FOUND DENT OUT OF ALLOWABLE LIMIT IAW SAAB SRM 51-10-10. DENT TYPE I AREA II, NO CRACKS NOTED IAW FNov 2, 2000 · N412XJ · Saab 340B · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR MALA000711Shield · dentedFOUND DURING C-CHECK, SEVERAL DENTS AFT OF RT ICE SHIELD AT FUSELAGE STA 339.0 TO STA 363.0 REFER TO CELSIUS W/O 19007, TASK CARD 2523, AND SAAB STATEMENT 340SDS000435. MAINTENANCE FOUND DENTS OUT OF ALLOWABLE LIMIT DISTANCE BETWEEN DENTS LESS THAN 4X L IAW SNov 2, 2000 · N412XJ · Saab 340B · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR MALA000714Web · corrodedFOUND DURING C-CHECK, WEB AT STA 294 CORRODED. REFER TO CELSIUS TASK CARD 1530, W/0 19007. MAINTENANCE REMOVED DAMAGE WEB AS REQUIRED IAW 51-40-21. NEW WEB DRILLED AND COUNTER SUNK HOLES IAW SRM 51-40-21. NEW WEB INSTALLED IAW SRM 51-40-21/23/50. WEB REINFNov 2, 2000 · N412XJ · Saab 340B · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR MALA000655Indicator · fluctuatesWHEN CLIMBING RPM WAS SELECTED AFTER TAKEOFF, THE LT ENGINE RPM FLUCTUATED 180 - 200 RPM AND LEFT TORQUE FLUCTUATED 3 - 5 PERCENT. ALL OTHER ENGINE OPERATIONS NORMAL. LOCKOUT WAS SELECTED AND ALL FLUCTUATIONS STOPPED. MAINTENANCE CLEANED AND RESECURED PCU Nov 2, 2000 · N438XJ · Saab 340B · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR MALA000654Transmitter · fluctuatesEN ROUTE TO YOW, LEFT OIL PRESSSURE GAUGE FLUCTUATED 10 TO 15 PSI OIL TEMP NORMAL ALL OTHER PARAMETERS NORMAL. RETURNED TO DTW. MAINTENANCE PERFORMED T/S FOR GE MM REPLACED LT ENG OIL TRANSMITTER. P/N IPTE119-1000-200D1, S/N 5813-3-844.Nov 1, 2000 · N422XJ · Saab 340B · Engine Oil PressureSDR MALA000696Floor Support · corrodedFOUND DURING C-CHECK, CORROSION ON FLOOR BOARD FLANGE AT BLO.0 FROM STA 294.0 TO STA 363. REFER TO CELSIUS W/O 18955, TASK CARD 1546, AND SAAB STATEMENT 340SDS000376. MAINTENANCE REMOVED CORROSION AND CHECKED LIMIT. REMOVED CORROSION AS REQUIRED IAW SRM 51-7Oct 30, 2000 · N413XJ · Saab 340B · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR MALA000695Floor Support · corrodedFOUND DURING C-CHECK, CORROSION ON FLOOR BOARD FLANGE AT LBL 18.30 FROM STA 294 TO STA 411.9 REFER TO CELSIUS W/O 18955 TASK CARD 1545 AND SAAB STATEMENT 340SDS000376. MAINTENANCE REMOVED CORROSION AND CHECKED LIMIT. REMOVED CORROSION FROM FLOOR BOARD FLANGE Oct 30, 2000 · N413XJ · Saab 340B · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR SIMA3031Bulb · inoperativeBOS - FLT 4900 - ROW 12 FLOOR PROXIMITY LIGHT INOPERATIVE. PUT ON MEL AT THIS TIME. REMOVED AND REPLACED BULB. OPS CHECK GOOD. (M)Oct 29, 2000 · N272AE · Saab 340B · Emergency LightingSDR MALA000651Relay · failedLEFT MAIN GEAR LIGHT WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE. PERFORMED LAMPS TEST, LAMPS TESTED OK. RECYCLED C/B F7, LIGHT CAME ON. ON APPROACH LIGHT WENT OUT AGAIN. RECYCLED F7 AGAIN LIGHT CAME BACK ON. MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOT LT MLG DOWNLOCK INDICATOR SWITCH AND RELAY. Oct 29, 2000 · N426XJ · Saab 340B · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR SIMA3021Ballast · failedBOS - FLT 4915 - FLIGHT ATTENDANT REPORTS LIGHT ABOVE SEATS 8BC IS FALLING OUT. REMOVED AND INSTALLED EMERGENCY COVE LIGHT PANEL IAW SAAB AMM 33-50-55. OPERATIONAL CHECK WAS GOOD AND AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)Oct 28, 2000 · N358RZ · Saab 340B · Emergency LightingSDR SIMA3012Ballast · failedDFW - FLT 3731 - CREW REPORTED STRONG ELECTRICAL SMELL IN CABIN. WHILE REPLACING LIGHT BALLAST AT SEAT 4A. MAINTENANCE FOUND ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR 27LHP2 TO BE DAMAGED. WINDOW LIGHT AT SEATS 4A AND 5A PUT ON MEL AT THIS TIME. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACEOct 27, 2000 · N902AE · Saab 340B · Cargo Compartment LightingSDR MALA000637Connector · frayedAIR TURNBACK. AFTER T/O LEFT DC GENERATOR SHOWED LOW VOLTAGE. MAINTENANCE FOUND CONNECTOR AT TERMINAL D ON DC GEN FRAYED. REPLACED CONNECTOR, OPS CHECK GOOD.Oct 27, 2000 · N410XJ · Saab 340B · DC Generating SystemSDR SIMA3004Socket · misinstalledSPS - FLT 3410 - PASSENGER REPORTED SMOKE IN CABIN, CONFIRMED BY CREW. FOUND INCORRECT SPLICES FOR LIGHT ASSEMBLY AT 10BC. REMOVED AND REPLACED COMPLETE LIGHT ASSY WITH NEW WIRING. OPS CHECK OK. (M)Oct 26, 2000 · N902AE · Saab 340B · Cargo Compartment LightingSDR SIMA2991Light · inoperativeLGA - FLT 4500 - EMERGENCY LIGHT 14A INOPERATIVE. EMERGENCY FLOOR LIGHT AT SEAT 14A IS INOPERATIVE. S/D MAINTENANCE COULD NOT DUPLICATE DISCREPANCY. OPERATIONAL CHECK WAS GOOD AND AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)Oct 25, 2000 · N344SB · Saab 340B · Emergency LightingSDR SIMA2992Light · malfunctionedGGG - FLT 3313 - CREW REPORTED EMERGENCY LIGHTS WOULD ONLY STAY ON FOR 10-15 SECONDS THEN GO OUT. MAINTENANCE COULD NOT DUPLICATE DISCREPANCY. OPERATIONAL CHECK OF EMERGENCY LIGHTS WAS GOOD AND AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)Oct 25, 2000 · N902AE · Saab 340B · Emergency LightingSDR MALA000692Floor Support · corrodedFOUND DURING C-CHECK, CORROSION ON FLOORBOARD FLANGE ON PANEL 121AZ. LT SIDE BETWEEN STA 236.5 AND 258.0. REFER TO CELSIUS W/O 18955, TASKCARD 1550. MAINTENANCE REMOVED IB FLANGE TO REMOVE CORROSION IAW SRM51-70-40. IB FLANGE OUT OF LIMITS IAW SRM 51-10-10Oct 25, 2000 · N413XJ · Saab 340B · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR 20010208SG003Bearing · brokenDURING DISASSEMBLY, THE FOLLOWING DISCREPANCY WAS NOTED: BROKEN BEARING CAGE (PN 775765-1) (SN TBC00504), DAMAGE TO GUIDE BRACKET (PN 763697-1)AND BULKHEAD (PN 775775-31) REQUIRING REPLACEMENT. HSS SO NR 441055 SO. CUST: MESABA A/L.Oct 24, 2000 · Saab 340B · Turbine Engine Reduction GearSDR SI3R00003Bearing · brokenDURING DISASSEMBLY, THE FOLLOWING DISCREPANCY WAS NOTED: BROKEN BEARING CAGE (PN 775765-2) (SN TBC00504), DAMAGE TO GUIDE BRACKET (PN 763697-1) AND BULKHEAD (PN 775775-31) REQUIRING REPLACEMENT. HSS SO NR 441055 SO. CUST: MESABA A/L.Oct 24, 2000 · Saab 340B · Turbine Engine Reduction GearSDR SIMA2971Battery Pack · inoperativeFSM - FLT 3342 - DURING FLIGHT CREW PREFLIGHT, FOUND EMERGENCY FLASHLIGHT TO BE INOPERATIVE. PUT ON MEL. MAINTENANCE REPLACED BATTERY PACK IN FLASHLIGHT AND RETURNED AIRCRAFT TO SERVICE. (M)Oct 23, 2000 · N393AE · Saab 340B · Emergency EquipmentSDR SIMA2972Switch · leakingSGF - FLT 3516 - CREW REPORTED STRONG SMELL IN CABIN/COCKPIT WHEN STANDBY PUMP WAS CROSSFEED. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED STANDBY FUEL SWITCH. OPERATIONAL AND LEAK CHECK WAS GOOD AND AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)Oct 23, 2000 · N381AE · Saab 340B · Fuel Boost PumpSDR SIMA2961Light · burned outDFW - FLT 3766 - EMERGENCY LIGHT ABOVE 12C IS BURNED OUT. PUT ON MEL AT THIS TIME. (M)Oct 22, 2000 · N902AE · Saab 340B · Emergency LightingSDR SIMA2962Light · malfunctionedLAX - FLT 3211 - EMERGENCY LIGHTS EXTINGUISH INTERMITTENTLY WHEN TESTED. PERFORMED EMERGENCY LIGHTING TEST. COULD NOT DUPLICATE DISCREPANCY AT THIS TIME. AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)Oct 22, 2000 · N335AE · Saab 340B · Emergency LightingSDR SIMA2963Bulb · inoperativeDFW - FLT 3766 - EMERGENCY LIGHT ABOVE 12C IS BURNED OUT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED BULB AT SEAT 12C. OPERATIONAL CHECK WAS GOOD AND AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)Oct 22, 2000 · N902AE · Saab 340B · Emergency LightingSDR 20010112SG011Power Supply · inoperativeBOS - FLT 4877 - EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED POWER SUPPLIES 20LN, 21LN, 22LN, 23LN, AND 24LN. OPS CHECK WAS GOOD AND AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)Oct 20, 2000 · N243AE · Saab 340B · Emergency Lighting
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