Saab 340B

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SDR MALA976314Blow Out Door · poppedCARGO FIRE WARNING IN FLIGHT, EXTINGUISHED WITH NR 2 CARGO BOTTLE. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED CARGO COMPARTMENT, LEFT BLOW OUT DOOR POPPED. RESECURED DOOR, REPLACED LEFT NR 2 SQUIB AND FIRE BOTTLE PER 2623-00, OPS CHECK GOOD.Jan 24, 1999 · N439XJ · Saab 340B · Cargo/Baggage DoorsSDR MALA976305Bulb · failedARMED LIGHT FOR EMERGENCY LIGHTS ON THE F/A STATUS PANEL INOP. MAINTENANCE RELAMPED EMERGENCY LIGHT SWITCH AND LIGHT OPS CHECKED GOOD.Jan 24, 1999 · N433XJ · Saab 340B · Emergency LightingSDR SIMA990223Brake · leakingBYW - FLT 5661 - WHEN PARKING AT THE GATE, THE HYDRAULIC CWP CAME ON. BOTH MAIN HYDRAULIC AND BRAKE PRESSURE INDICATION WENT TO ZERO. PUDDLE OF HYDRAULIC FLUID FOUND UNDER LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR. REMOVED AND REPLACED LEFT OUTBOARD BRAKE ASSY DUE TO LEAKAGE Jan 22, 1999 · N903AE · Saab 340B · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR PLGA990211Structure · birdstrikeLGA - FLT 6549 - CREW REPORTED BIRD STRIKE AFTER TAKEOFF. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO LGA AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED A/C NO DAMAGE NOTED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)Jan 22, 1999 · N354BE · Saab 340B · Aircraft StructuresSDR MALA976301Vsi · failedON CLIMBOUT, NR 2 VERTICAL AIR SPEED INDICATOR FAILED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO MSP. MAINTENANCE REPLACED NR 2 VERTICAL AIR SPEED INDICATOR. OPS CHECK GOOD.Jan 22, 1999 · N9CJ · Saab 340B · Rate of Climb IndicatorSDR MALA976317Gcu · failedRIGHT AC GEN LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT, UNABLE TO REST PER QRH. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DTW. MAINTENANCE REPLACED RT AC GEN CONTROL UNIT, OPS CHECK GOOD. ALL WORK IAW SAAB AMM.Jan 21, 1999 · N9CJ · Saab 340B · AC RegulatorSDR MALA976311Engine · malfunctionedLEFT ENGINE HAD A ROLL BACK, LEFT IGNITION LIGHT CAME ON AND ENGINE PARAMETERS WERE NORMAL, IN ICING CONDITIONS, ICE ON, 13 DEGREES CELSIUS, 13,000 ALT. NO CHANGE IN ITT AT END OF EVENT. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE COMPLIED WITH TROUBLESHOJan 20, 1999 · N413XJ · Saab 340B · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR SIMA990192Power Supply · inoperativeSPS - FLT 3512 - EMERGENCY FLOOR PROXIMITY LIGHTS AT ROWS 6B, 7B AND 8B DO NOT ILLUMINATE. FERRIED AIRCRAFT TO DFW FOR REPAIR. REMOVED AND REPLACED POWER SUPPLY. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD. (M)Jan 19, 1999 · N273AE · Saab 340B · Emergency LightingSDR MALA976306Bulb · failedEN ROUTE TO MSP, F/A FOUND EMERGENCY LIGHT ARMED INOP. MAINTENANCE RELAMPED, OPS CHECK GOOD.Jan 19, 1999 · N446XJ · Saab 340B · Emergency LightingSDR MALA976307Axle · failedON TAKEOFF, LEFT HAND INBOARD WHEEL ASSEMBLY SEPARATED FROM AXEL. CREW LOWER GEAR AND LANDED IN DTW WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED AXLE ASSEMBLY IAW SAAB MM 32-11-20, SC CHECKS GOOD.Jan 18, 1999 · N448XJ · Saab 340B · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR MALA976304Hot Light · illuminatedRIGHT TAIL PIPE HOT CWP CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY. REDUCED POWER AND LIGHT NEVER CAME ON AGAIN. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DTW. MAINTENANCE RAN ENGINES AT TAKEOFF POWER AND VISUALLY CHECKED WIRES. COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. ALL CHECKS GOOD AT THIS TIME.Jan 17, 1999 · N407XJ · Saab 340B · Overheat DetectionSDR SIMA990141Bulb · failedDFW - FLT 3654 - EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT AT SEAT 12C DOES ILLUMINATE. FLIGHT ATTENDANT PANEL EMERGENCY LIGHTS ARMED SWITCH DOES NOT ILLUMINATE. REMOVED AND REPLACED BULBS FOR BOTH SEAT 12C AND F/A PANEL ARM LIGHT. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD. (M)Jan 14, 1999 · N240DS · Saab 340B · Emergency LightingSDR 99ZZZM145Bulb · failedDFW - FLT 3654 - EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT AT SEAT 12C DOES ILLUMINATE. FLIGHT ATTENDANT PANEL EMERGENCY LIGHTS ARMED SWITCH DOES NOT ILLUMINATE. REMOVED AND REPLACED BULBS FOR BOTH SEAT 12C AND F/A PANEL ARM LIGHT. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD. (M)Jan 14, 1999 · N240DS · Saab 340B · Emergency LightingSDR SIMA990134Bulb · failedDFW - FLT 5104 - EMERGENCY FLOOR PROXIMITY LIGHTS AT SEAT 5BC AND 6BC DO NOT ILLUMINATE. REMOVED AND REPLACED BULBS. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD. (M)Jan 13, 1999 · N263AE · Saab 340B · Emergency LightingSDR MALA976298Deice Timer · failedAFTER TAKEOFF, THE RIGHT PROP LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER SELECTING RIGHT PROP SWITCH TO NORM OR MAX, ILLUMINATED 30 SECONDS AFTER SELECTED ON. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DTW. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE PROP DEICE TIMER, ALL CHECKS GOOD.Jan 13, 1999 · N439XJ · Saab 340B · Propeller/Rotor Anti-Ice/De-Ice SystemSDR MALA976296Altimeter · failedDURING FLIGHT, THE NR 2 ALTIMETER STICKING FROM 840 FT TO 11000 FT, DURING RETURN TO MSP AND DESCENT, THE ALTIMETER APPEARS TO FUNCTIONED NORMALLY. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO MSP. MAINTENANCE REPLACED NR 2 ALTIMETER. SYSTEM CHECKS GOOD IAW SF340 MM CHAP 34.Jan 12, 1999 · N436XJ · Saab 340B · Altimeter, Barometric/EncoderSDR MALA976294Power Relay · failedDURING FLIGHT WITH ENGINE ANTI ICE ON, THE LEFT INTAKE LIGHT COMES ON ABOUT EVERY 30 SECONDS, COMPLETED QRH FOR INTAKE, PROBLE CONTINUED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO MSP. MAINTENANCE REPLACED LEFT POWER RELAY CONTROL 939HE, COMPLETED OPS CHECKS GOOD.Jan 11, 1999 · N421XJ · Saab 340B · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice SystemSDR MALA976293Connector · looseLEFT ENGINE INTAKE HEAT LIGHT CAME ON IN FLIGHT. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DTW. MAINTENANCE SWAPPED TEMP SENSOR ON SHOE BOX T2 INTO T4, T3 INTO T5, REMOVED CANNON PLUG ON LOWER INLET AND FOUND OIL AND MOISTURE. CLEANED AND RESECURED. OPS CHECK GOOD, RAN ENGINEJan 10, 1999 · N417XJ · Saab 340B · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice SystemSDR MALA976292Light · looseEMERGENCY LIGHT PANEL ABOVE SEATS 3 C AND D CAME LOOSE ON TAKEOFF AND LANDING. MAINTENANCE RESECURED PANEL.Jan 10, 1999 · N233CH · Saab 340B · Emergency LightingSDR SIMA990095Panel · failedLAX - FLT 3227 - FLIGHT ATTENDANT PANEL EMERGENCY ARM LIGHT DOES NOT ILLUMINATE. REMOVED AND REPLACED COCKPIT EMERGENCY ARM SWITCH PANE. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD. (M)Jan 9, 1999 · N350CF · Saab 340B · Emergency LightingSDR MALA976295Battery · dischargedON TAXI OUT FROM GATE, THE EMERGENCY LIGHTS UNARMED ANNUNCITOR LIGHTS STAYED ILLUMINATED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO THE GATE. MAINTENANCE RECHARGED EMERGENCY LIGHTS, ALL CHECKS GOOD.Jan 9, 1999 · N444XJ · Saab 340B · Emergency LightingSDR SIMA990086Bulb · failedDFW - FLT 5026 - SEVERAL FLOOR PROXIMITY LIGHTS DO NOT ILLUMINATE. REMOVED AND REPLACED FLOOR PROXIMITY LIGHTS BULBS. OPERATINOAL CHECK GOOD. (M)Jan 8, 1999 · N329AE · Saab 340B · Emergency LightingSDR SIMA990081Skin · chafedABI - DURING ABV INSPECTION A CHAFE WAS FOUND ON THE INNER WALL OF THE RIGHT NACELLE, INBOARD BEAM AFT OF NS 212. PERFORMED DYE PENETRANT INSPECTION, NO CRACKS FOUND. FABRICATED AND INSTALLED DOUBLER .025 THICK TO NACELLE. APPLIED FIRE SEAL AROUND DOUBLER WJan 8, 1999 · N278AE · Saab 340B · Nacelle/Pylon, Plate/SkinSDR PNSA990106Light · illuminatedAFTER LEVELING OFF AT ALTITUDE, FLAP LIGHT ON TEST PANEL ILLUMINATED. FOLLOWED BY AN FLAP LIGHT ON THE CENTRAL WARNING PANEL. RETURNED TO BASE FOR A ZERO FLAP LANDING. CHECKED RIGGING ON FLAPS FOUND TO BE WITHIN LIMITS AIRCRAFT RELEASED FOR SERVICE. NO FURJan 7, 1999 · N675PA · Saab 340B · Leading Edge Slat Position Indicating SystemSDR MALA976343Sign · looseEXIT SIGN OVER SEAT 6A FELL. MAINTENANCE RESECURED SIGN, ALL CHECKS GOOD.Jan 7, 1999 · N9CJ · Saab 340B · Emergency LightingSDR PNSA990105Ceiling Panel · fellDURING TAXI FOR TAKEOFF, THE OVERHEAD PANEL FELL LOOSE FROM CEILING LANDING IN ROW 5. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO GATE SECURED PANEL AIRCRAFT RELEASED.Jan 6, 1999 · N675PA · Saab 340B · Passenger Compartment EquipmentSDR PLGA990106Valve · defectiveBOS - FLT 6232 - AFTER TAKEOFF, CREW NOTED LT DUCT OVERTEMP LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CREW UNABLE TO CONTROL CABIN TEMP IN AUTO AND MANUAL MODES. A/C RETURNED TO BOS AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE DUAL TEMP CONTROL VALVE. A/C RETURNED TO SEJan 6, 1999 · N358BE · Saab 340B · Cabin Temperature Control SystemSDR PLGA990105AControl Cable · disconnectedLGA - FLT 6539 - AFTER TAKEOFF AND WHILE PASSING THROUGH 5000 FT, THE LEFT PROPELLER RPM DROPPED TO 1140. THE CREW WAS UNABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM AND FOLLOWED PROCEDURES TO SHUT THE ENGINE DOWN. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO LGA AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MJan 5, 1999 · N354BE · Saab 340B · Propeller Controlling SystemSDR MALA976289Deice Module · failedDURING FLIGHT, RIGHT INTAKE HEAT INOP. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO MSP. MAINTENANCE REPLACED RIGHT DEICE MODULE IAW 30-20-15, OPS CHECK GOOD.Jan 5, 1999 · N457XJ · Saab 340B · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice SystemSDR PNSA990101Apr · failedRT APR FAILED TO ARM DURING TAKEOFF ROLL ABORTED TAKEOFF. SUBSEQUENT TEST OF SYSTEM WAS OK. NO FURTHER SQUAWKS WERE NOTED.Jan 4, 1999 · N675PA · Saab 340B · Fuel Controlling SystemSDR MALA976288Generator · failedDURING FLIGHT, LEFT GENERATOR OVERTEMP LIGHT FOLLOWED BY LEFT DC GEN CAUTION LIGHT. COMPLIED WITH QRH AND RETURNED TO DTW.Jan 4, 1999 · N420XJ · Saab 340B · AC Generator-AlternatorSDR MALA976286Weu · malfunctionedEMERGENCY LIGHTS UNARMED INDICATOR SAYS ILLUMINATED IN AMED POSITION. MAINTENANCE REPLACED WEU. OPS CHECKS GOOD.Jan 4, 1999 · N429XJ · Saab 340B · Central WarningSDR MALA976285Light · inopFA'S EMERGENCY LIGHT ARMED INOP. MAINTENANCE RELAMPED LIGHT. OPS CHECKS GOOD.Jan 3, 1999 · N443XJ · Saab 340B · Emergency LightingSDR SIMA990011Power Supply · inoperativeGGG - FLT 5086 - CABIN EMERGENCY LIGHTS FAIL TO ILLUMINATE AFTER ONE SECOND. REMOVED AND REPLACED TWO AFFECTED EMERGENCY LIGHT POWR SUPPLIES. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD. (M)Jan 1, 1999 · N194AE · Saab 340B · Emergency LightingSDR AU990129Harness · dirty(AUS) NOSE LANDING GEAR DOWNLOCK WIRING HARNESS SUSPECT FAULTY. NLG DOWNLOCK MICROSWITCH PLUNGER CONTAMINATED AND STIFF TO OPERATE.Jan 1, 1999 · Saab 340B · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR 99ZZZM78Power Supply · inoperativeGGG - FLT 5086 - CABIN EMERGENCY LIGHTS FAIL TO ILLUMINATE AFTER ONE SECOND. REMOVED AND REPLACED TWO AFFECTED EMERGENCY LIGHT POWR SUPPLIES. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD. (M)Jan 1, 1999 · N194AE · Saab 340B · Emergency LightingSDR SIMA983652Lamp · failedDFW - FLT 5032 - EMERGENCY LIGHT ABOVE SEAT 4A DOES NOT ILLUMINATE. REMOVED AND REPLACED BULB. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD. (M)Dec 31, 1998 · N309AE · Saab 340B · Emergency LightingSDR MALA976280Deice · failedLEFT PROP DEICE CAUTION LIGHT CAME ON IN FLIGHT. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO MSP. MAINTENANCE REPLACED LEFT PROP ASSEMBLY, OPS AND LEAK CHECK GOOD.Dec 31, 1998 · N402XJ · Saab 340B · Propeller Deice Boot SectionSDR SIMA983631Holder · brokenSBP - EMERGENCY FLOOR PROXIMITY LIGHT AT 57LN HAD A BROKEN HOLDER. REMOVED AND REPLACED SIGN HOLDER. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)Dec 29, 1998 · N343SB · Saab 340B · Emergency LightingSDR PLGA981229AActuator · failedBOS - FLT 6249 - AFTER TAKEOFF, THE STANDBY TRIM SYSTEM FAILED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BOS AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE STANDBY PITCH TRIM ACTUATOR. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)Dec 29, 1998 · N352BE · Saab 340B · Stabilizer ActuatorSDR SIMA983621Hydraulic Line · leakingJFK - FLT 4830 - AFTER TAKEOFF WITH GEAR UP, NOTICED THE HYDRAULIC PUMP STILL RUNNING AND NO HYDRAULIC FLUID QUANTITY INDICATED. HYDRAULIC ACCUMULATOR PRESSURE WAS GOOD. RETURNED TO JFK WHERE AIRCRAFT HAD TO BE TOWED FROM TAXIWAY. FOUND A HOLE IN THE HYDRADec 28, 1998 · N235AE · Saab 340B · Hydraulic System, MainSDR PLGA981228AunknownHPN - FLT 6427 - THE CREW ATTEMPTED TO START THE LT ENG AT THE GATE WHILE THE RT ENG WAS RUNNING. THE LT ENG DID NOT START SO THE START WAS ABORTED AT 900 DEGREES. THE A/C STARTED A SINGLE ENG TAXI TOTHE RUNWAY. ANOTHER ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO START THE LT ENG Dec 28, 1998 · N356BE · Saab 340B · AC Power Distribution SystemSDR MALA976276Smoke Detector · malfunctionedABOUT FOUR MILES FROM LANDING IN ROCKFORD, RECEIVED A CARGO FIRE WARNING. DISCHARGED THE NR 1 FIRE EXTINGUISHER. WARNING LIGHT EXTINGUISHED. MAINTENANCE REPLACED FWD CARGO SMOKE DETECTOR. OPS CHECKS GOOD.Dec 28, 1998 · N433XJ · Saab 340B · Smoke DetectionSDR MALA976277Airspeed Ind · failedLT AIRSPEED IND DEAD. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DTW. MAINTENANCE REPLACED AIRSPEED IND, OPS CHECKS GOOD.Dec 27, 1998 · N403XJ · Saab 340B · Airspeed/Mach IndicatorSDR MALA976275Safety Wire · brokenCREW REPORTED THE SAFETY WIRE ON EMERGENCY ROW 10 EXIT HANDLE WAS BROKEN. MAINTENANCE INSTALLED BREAKAWAY SAFETY WIRE TO EXIT LATCH COVER. OPS CHECKS GOOD.Dec 26, 1998 · N445XJ · Saab 340B · Emergency ExitsSDR SIMA983591Power Supply · failedDFW - FLT 5284 - RIGHT FORWARD EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT FLICKERS. REMOVED AND REPLACED FORWARD EMERGENCY LIGHT POWER SUPPLY. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD. (M)Dec 25, 1998 · N370AM · Saab 340B · Emergency LightingSDR MALA976271Prop Contl Unit · malfunctionedRT PROP UNDERSPEED ON TAKEOFF. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO MSP. MAINTENANCE REPLACED PROP DOME SEALS, PITCH CONTROL UNIT AND PROP OVERSPEED CONTROL UNIT. OPS CHECKS GOOD.Dec 25, 1998 · N428XJ · Saab 340B · Propeller Controlling SystemSDR REXA98120Ignitor · malfunctionedRIGHT ENGINE FAILED SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF. NO ABNORMAL INDICATIONS. PERFORMED BORESCOPE INSPECTION OF RIGHT ENGINE COMPRESSOR AND HOT SECTION. NO DEFECTS NOTED. REMOVED AND REPLACED INBOARD AND OUTBOARD IGNITOR PLUGS. (M)Dec 23, 1998 · N369PX · Saab 340B · Spark Plug/IgniterSDR SIMA983563Smoke Detector · failedSHV - FLT 5202 - ON TAKEOFF ROLL, AVIONICS SMOKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CREW FOLLOWED QRH AND RETURNED TO FIELD. LIGHT WENT OUT AFTER AIRCRAFT TAXIED BACK TO GATE. REMOVED AVIONICS DOOR, INSPECTED AVIONICS BAY AND FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF SMOKE OR DAMAGE. DEFERREDDec 22, 1998 · N272AE · Saab 340B · Smoke DetectionSDR SIMA983562Relay · failedABI - FLT 3718 - AFTER TAKEOFF FROM MAF, THE NLG DID NOT INDICATE UP AND LOCKED. FOUND CIRCUIT BREAKER F-7 (LANDING GEAR CONTROL) POPPED. RESET AND GEAR INDICATED UP AND LOCKED. CIRCUIT BREAKER F-7 POPPED AGAIN. DIVERTED TO ABI. REMOVED AND REPLACED RELAYDec 22, 1998 · N387AE · Saab 340B · Landing Gear Position and Warning
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