Saab 340B

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_key = '340B'
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SDR WWMA9700139Light · inoperativeCREW REPORTED EMERGENCY LIGHTS IN THE REAR OF THE CABIN INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE PERFORMED OPERATIONAL CHECKS OF THE EMERGENCY LIGHTS, ALL CHECKS GOOD. COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM.Sep 6, 1997 · N326AE · Saab 340B · Emergency LightingSDR WWMA9700137Connector · shortedDURING FLIGHT, SMOKE CAME FROM WINDOW LIGHT AREA AT SEAT AREA 3A AND 4A. MAINTENANCE FOUND WINDOW LIGHT CONNECTOR AT SEAT 4A TO BE SHORTED. DISCONNECTED BALLAST 27LN AND DISABLED CONNECTOR, DEFERRED CABIN LIGHT IAW MEL 33-2. THE MEL WAS CLEARED BY REPLACINGSep 6, 1997 · N243AE · Saab 340B · Passenger Compartment LightingSDR WWMA9700138Brakes · malfunctionedCREW REPORTED POOR BRAKING ACTION WITH HEAVY FOOT PRESSURE REQUIRED. DURING STATIC TEST AFTER LANDING BRAKES WERE UNABLE TO HOLD AT 50 PERCENT ENGINE POWER. MAINTENANCE PERFORMED FULL POWER RUNS WITH NO DISCREPANCIES NOTED, COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM.Sep 3, 1997 · N231LN · Saab 340B · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR SIMA972464Door · skin gougeABI - DURING MBV, MAINTENANCE FOUND LEFT OVERWING EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR HAD A DEEP GOUGE, EXTERNAL SKIN. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND APPLIED BONDED DOUBLER AND SHIM IAW SAAB SRM 57-20-10 P 201. RESTORED PAINT AND FILLET SEALED REPAIR IAW SAAB SRM 51-20-44 AND 51-2Sep 3, 1997 · N380AE · Saab 340B · Emergency ExitsSDR MALA975628Bulb · failedDURING INSPECTION, ROW 11 A AND B EMERGENCY LIGHT INOP. MAINTENANCE RELAMPED. OPS CHECK GOOD. (M)Sep 2, 1997 · N590MA · Saab 340B · Emergency LightingSDR WWMA9700136Battery Pack · dischargedDURING PREFLIGHT, CREW FOUND EMERGENCY LIGHTS AT ROWS 9, 10, 11, 12 AND 13 INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE REPLACED BATTERY POWER PACK 24LN.Sep 1, 1997 · N345SB · Saab 340B · Emergency LightingSDR MALA975621Switch · out of adjustFLT 3294 - FLIGHT IDLE STOP OPEN LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER TAKEOFF. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO MSP. MAINTENANCE RESET FLIGHT IDLE STOP OVERRIDE SWITCH. RAN AIRCRAFT FLIGHT IDLE STOP, OPERATED NORMALLY. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (X)Sep 1, 1997 · N423XJ · Saab 340B · Power LeverSDR WWMA9700135Lights · inoperativeEMERGENCY FLOOR LIGHTS REPORTED INOPERATIVE AT ROWS 6, 7 AND 8. MAINTENANCE PERFORMED OPERATIONAL CHECKS OF THE EMERGENCY LIGHTS AND ALL CHECKS WERE GOOD. COULD NOT DUPLICATE DISCREPANCY.Aug 30, 1997 · N245AE · Saab 340B · Emergency LightingSDR REXA97240T4.5 Trimmer · out of adjustRIGHT ENGINE OVERTEMP ON TAKEOFF, ABORTED 2 TRIES AT 92 AND 90 PERCENT CTOT. REMOVED AND REPLACED T4.5 BIAS TRIMMER AND ADJUSTED IAW GE MM ON RT ENGINE. GROUND RAN OPS CHECK GOOD. OK FOR SERVICE. (M)Aug 30, 1997 · N361PX · Saab 340B · Engine EGT/TIT Indicating SystemSDR SIMA972417End Cap · wornABI - DURING MBV, FOUND LEFT CAP BY ENTRANCE DOOR HAD CORROSION BEYOND LIMITS. REMOVED AND REPLACED LEFT TRACK END CAP IAW SRM 53-00-00. AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)Aug 29, 1997 · N380AE · Saab 340B · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach FittingsSDR SIMA972416Seat Track · corrodedABI - DURING MBV, FOUND LEFT SEAT TRACK AT STATION 297 HAD CORROSION ON FLOOR SUPPORT BEYOND LIMITS. A SPLICE REPAIR WAS DONE IAW SAAB SRM 53-70-60. AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)Aug 29, 1997 · N380AE · Saab 340B · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach FittingsSDR REXA97235B-Nut · looseRIGHT ENGINE OIL PRESSURE DROPPED TO 25 PSI ON T/O GROUND IDLE PSI OK AT 55 PSI. TIGHTENED LOOSE B-NUT ON RIGHT ENGINE OIL PRESSURE TRANSMITTER. GROUND RUNS CHECK GOOD. (M)Aug 29, 1997 · N362PX · Saab 340B · Engine Oil PressureSDR PNSA970814Wire · failedDURING START SEQUENCE, CARGO FIRE LIGHT CAME ON, ABORTED START. REPAIRED WIRING IN CARGO SMOKE DETECT HARNESS. OPS CHECK OK.Aug 29, 1997 · N675PA · Saab 340B · Smoke DetectionSDR WWMA9700134Smoke Detector · defectiveCARGO SMOKE LIGHT CAME ON, CREW FIRED EXTINGUISHER NR 1, THE LIGHT WENT OUT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED BOTH FORWARD AND AFT CARGO SMOKE DETECTORS. REPLACED NR 1 CARGO FIRE EXTINGUISHER.Aug 28, 1997 · N338SB · Saab 340B · Smoke DetectionSDR MALA975618Acm · failedFLT 3177 - DURING CRUISE FLIGHT, RIGHT ACM FAILURE WITH SMOKE IN CABIN. FLIGHT CONTINUED AND LANDED IN CWA. MAINTENANCE REPLACED RIGHT ACM. ALL CHECKS GOOD. (X)Aug 28, 1997 · N413XJ · Saab 340B · Cabin Cooling SystemSDR MALA975617Bulb · failedDURING INSPECTION, EMERGENCY LIGHT OVER 10 C AND D INOP. MAINTENANCE RELAMPED. OPS CHECK GOOD. (M)Aug 28, 1997 · N586MA · Saab 340B · Emergency LightingSDR SIMA972385Wheel · broken rimORD - FLT 4288 - DURING LANDING ROLL OUT, NR 2 MAIN WHEEL/TIRE ASSY LOST 60 PERCENT OF INNER WHEEL RIM, AND ABOUT 50 PERCENT OF TIRE RECAP WHICH DAMAGED THE LT PROPELLER BLADES, LT LANDING GEAR AND LT LOWER FLAP AREA. NR 1 AND NR 2 WHEEL ASSY, LT FLAP, LT PROAug 26, 1997 · N305AE · Saab 340B · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR PNSA970810Fuel Control · malfunctionedRT ENGINE STARTED SURGING DURING TAXI, RETURNED TO GATE. REPLACED HMU.Aug 26, 1997 · N685PA · Saab 340B · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR MALA975612Lamp · inoperativeDURING ROUTINE OVERNIGHT MAINTENANCE, FOUND EMERGENCY LIGHT ON FLOOR LOCATED BY ROW 4 AND ROW 5 INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE REPLACED FUSE AND LAMP. OPS CHECK GOOD. (X)Aug 26, 1997 · N595MA · Saab 340B · Emergency LightingSDR WWMA9700133Fuse · missingEMERGENCY LIGHT ABOVE SEAT 14A IS INOP. REPLACED FUSE 82LN.Aug 25, 1997 · N297AE · Saab 340B · Emergency LightingSDR WWMA9700140Light · inoperativeFLIGHT ATTENDENTS FLASHLIGHT IS INOPERATIVE. REPLACED THE FLIGHT ATTENDENTS FLASHLIGHT.Aug 24, 1997 · N307AE · Saab 340B · Emergency LightingSDR SIMA972361Detector · malfunctionedDFW - FLT 3946 - AVIONICS SMOKE WARNING LIGHT ON. REPLACED AVIONICS SMOKE DETECTOR. OPS CHECK GOOD. AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (X)Aug 24, 1997 · N383AE · Saab 340B · Smoke DetectionSDR SIMA972343Power Supply · inoperativeDFW - FLT 3699 - EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOP. RAI'D POWER SUPPLY. OPS CHECK GOOD. AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)Aug 22, 1997 · N344SB · Saab 340B · Emergency LightingSDR 97ZZZX3911Blade · crackedAFTER DYE PENETRANT INSPECTION, TWO CRACKS WERE FOUND ON SHANK OUTSIDE DIAMETER OF BLADE. DEFECT MEASURES AT .476 INCH LENGTH BY .143 INCH WIDE.Aug 22, 1997 · N282AE · Saab 340B · Propeller Blade SectionSDR PNSA970807Chip Light · illuminatedLEFT ENG CHIP LIGHT CAME ON, RETURNED UNEVENTFUL LANDING. MINOR SLIVER WITHIN LIMITS, NO FURTHER PROBLEMS NOTED.Aug 20, 1997 · N685PA · Saab 340B · Turbine Engine Accessory DriveSDR SI3R97007Bearing · spalledDURING DISASSEMBLY OF GEARBOX, THE RIGHT FORWARD IDLER GEAR BEARING RACE AND ROLLERS WERE FOUND TO BE SPALLED. (P/N 775660-2, FIG 8, ITEM 85). HSS SO NR 63470SE. CUST: FLAGSHIP A/L. (X)Aug 19, 1997 · Saab 340B · Turbine Engine Reduction GearSDR PNSA970819Smoke Detector · dirtyDURING CLIMB, CARGO SMOKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. FIRE BOTTLE WAS DISCHARGED LIGHT REMAINED ON. FLIGHT ATTENDANT CHECKED BULKHEAD FOR SMOKE AND HEAT, NONE FOUND. FLIGHT RETURNED WITHOUT INCIDENT.Aug 19, 1997 · N675PA · Saab 340B · Smoke DetectionSDR PNSA970801Smoke Detector · dirtyDURING CLIMB, CARGO SMOKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. FIRE BOTTLE WAS DISCHARGED, LIGHT REMAINED ON. FLIGHT ATTENDANT CHECKED BULKHEAD FOR SMOKE AND HEAT, NONE FOUND. FLIGHT RETURNED TO ANC. W/O INCIDENT.Aug 19, 1997 · N675PA · Saab 340B · Smoke DetectionSDR MALA975602Light · inoperativeDURING INSPECTION, FLOOR TRACK LIGHT FOUND INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE RELAMPED. ALL CHECKS GOOD. (X)Aug 19, 1997 · N590MA · Saab 340B · Emergency LightingSDR WWMA9700131Battery Pack · dischargedEMERGENCY LIGHTS ABOVE THE CABIN ENTRANCE DOOR AND ABOVE THE FLIGHT ATTENDENTS SEAT FAIL TO ILLUMINATE ON TEST. REPLACED EMERGENCY BATTERY PACK 21LN.Aug 18, 1997 · N254AE · Saab 340B · Emergency LightingSDR MALA975603Power Supply · dischargedDURING INSPECTION, FOUND EMERGENCY LIGHT OUT AT MAIN CABIN DOOR. MAINTENANCE REPLACED POWER SUPPLY. OPS CHECK GOOD. (X)Aug 18, 1997 · N412XJ · Saab 340B · Emergency LightingSDR MALA975599Smoke Detector · failedFLT 2964 - ON TAKEOFF ROLL, THE CARGO SMOKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CREW ABORTED TAKEOFF AND RETURNED TO GATE. MAINTENANCE REPLACED AFT CARGO SMOKE DETECTOR. OPS CHECK GOOD. (X)Aug 18, 1997 · N586MA · Saab 340B · Smoke DetectionSDR MALA975598Power Supply · inoperativeDURING INSPECTION, EMERGENCY LIGHT AT MAIN CAIBN DOOR IS INOP. MAINTENANCE REPLACED POWER PACK. ALL CHECKS GOOD. (M)Aug 18, 1997 · N412XJ · Saab 340B · Emergency LightingSDR WWMA9700132Rudder Stop · bentCREW REPORTS, THE RUDDER DOES NOT CHECK NORMAL. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE RIGHT RUDDER PEDAL HAS RESTRICETD MOVEMENT AND DOES NOT HIT THE STOPS. REPLACED THE RIGHT RUDDER STOP PLATE AND ADDED SHIMS TO THE LEFT RUDDER STOP.Aug 17, 1997 · N343SB · Saab 340B · Rudder Control SystemSDR WWMA9700128Inverter · failedSMELL OF ELECTRICAL SHORT NOTED IN COCKPIT AND IN CABIN BY THE FLIGHT CREW FOLLOWED BY A LOSS OF THE ACARS AND THE INVERTER. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO GATE. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE ACARS MANAGEMENT COMPUTER AND THE NR 2 INVERTER.Aug 17, 1997 · N334AE · Saab 340B · AC InverterSDR WWMA9700130Smoke Detector · dirtyLAVATORY SMOKE LIGHT ILLUMINATES INTERMITTENTLY. MAINTENANCE CLEANED THE LAVATORY SMOKE DETECTOR.Aug 16, 1997 · N341SB · Saab 340B · Smoke DetectionSDR WWMA9700127Light · failedEMERGENCY FLOOR LIGHTS AT ROWS 10 AND 14 ARE INOPERATIVE. REPLACED BULBS AT ROWS 10 AND 14.Aug 16, 1997 · N334AE · Saab 340B · Emergency LightingSDR WWMA9700129Battery Pack · dischargedEMERGENCY LIGHTS AT ROWS 3B, 5B, 6B, 7B WINDOW LIGHT AT 8A, OVERHEAD LIGHTS AT 7A, 8C, 10C AND EXIT LIGHT FOR THE ENTRY DOOR FAIL TO ILLUMINATE. REPLACED BATTERY PACK 21LN.Aug 15, 1997 · N319AE · Saab 340B · Emergency LightingSDR SI3R97006Retain Nut · lost torqueDURING DISASSEMBLY OF GEARBOX, RETAINING NUT (P/N 775770-6) WAS REMOVED WITH NO OBTAINABLE TORQUE READING USING TORQUE FIXTURE. HSS SO NR 62971SE. CUST: WINGS WEST (X)Aug 15, 1997 · Saab 340B · Turbine Engine Reduction GearSDR WWMA9700126Light · looseFLOOR PROXIMITY LIGHTS AT ROW 11-12B FAIL TO TEST. MAINTENANCE TIGHTENED LOOSE LAMPS.Aug 13, 1997 · N334AE · Saab 340B · Emergency LightingSDR WWMA9700125Connector · looseDURING PREFLIGHT, CREW FOUND OVERHEAD EMERGENCY LIGHT AT ROW 5C INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE RESECURED LOOSE CONNECTOR 454VP P1.Aug 13, 1997 · N358RZ · Saab 340B · Emergency LightingSDR REXA97225Bulb · failedABORTED T/O PASSENGER REPORTED SMOKE IN CABIN. FOUND READING LIGHT 3A BURNED O UT. REMOVED AND REPLACED BULB NO FIX LIGHT INOP DEFERRED ITEM AND DISCONNECTED THE CANNON PLUG ON THE BACK OF THE PSU PANEL. (M)Aug 13, 1997 · N369PX · Saab 340B · Passenger Compartment LightingSDR PNSA970806Quadrant · damagedON GEAR RETRACT, FLIGHT IDLE STOP OPEN LIGHT CAME ON, RETURNED TO BLOCK. REPLACED CONTROL QUADRANT.Aug 13, 1997 · N675PA · Saab 340B · Flight Compartment EquipmentSDR PNSA970805Valve · stuckLT WING BOOT INFLATED DURING TAXI, NO INDICATION IN COCKPIT. REPLACED DISTRIBUTION VALVE.Aug 13, 1997 · N675PA · Saab 340B · Airfoil Anti/De-ice SystemSDR WWMA9700124Battery Pack · dischargedSIX FLOOR EMERGENCY LIGHTS AT ROWS 8, 10, 11 AND EXIT LIGHTS AT 8A TON 9A FAIL TO ILLUMINATE. REPLACED EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY 23LN.Aug 12, 1997 · N280AE · Saab 340B · Emergency LightingSDR WWMA9700123Ac Generator · defectiveIN FLIGHT THE LEFT AC GENERATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED FOLLOWED BY THE LEFT INTAKE LIGHT ON. GROUND CREW NOTICED FIRE AND SMOKE COMING FROM THE LEFT AC GENERATOR EXHAUST PORT, THE FIRE BOTTLE WAS DISCHARGED. REPLACED THE LEFT FIRE BOTTLE AND THE LEFT AC GENERATORAug 12, 1997 · N313AE · Saab 340B · AC Generator-AlternatorSDR MALA975592Battery · dischargedDURING INSPECTION, ALL EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERIES DEAD. MAINTENANCE REPLACED ALL EMERGENCY BATTERIES. ALL CHECKS GOOD. (M)Aug 12, 1997 · N590MA · Saab 340B · Emergency LightingSDR WWMA9700122Smoke Detector · no testAVIONINCS SMOKE LIGHT DOES NOT ILLUMINATE DURING TEST. REPLACED THE AVIONICS SMOKE DETECTOR.Aug 11, 1997 · N341SB · Saab 340B · Smoke DetectionSDR WWMA9700121Smoke Detector · defectiveLAVATORY SMOKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE LAVATORY SMOKE DETECTOR.Aug 11, 1997 · N254AE · Saab 340B · Smoke DetectionSDR WWMA9700120Ballast · defectiveSTRONG ELECTRICAL SMELL NOTED IN THE CABIN. MAINTENANCE REPLACED LIGHT BALLAST 30LN.Aug 11, 1997 · N326AE · Saab 340B · Passenger Compartment Lighting
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