Saab 340B

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  WHERE aircraft_model_key = '340B'
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SDR SIMA9701902Wire · brokenDFW - FLT 3600 - EMERGENCY EXIT SIGNS AT ROW 8 REQUIRE NEW LIGHT BULBS. REPAIRED BROKEN WIRE AT 71LN FUSE. PERFORMED EMERGENCY LIGHT SYSTEM CHECK. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (X)Jul 9, 1997 · N346SB · Saab 340B · Light System WiringSDR MALA975522Bulb · failedDURING INSPECTION, EMERGENCY OVERHEAD LIGHT WAS FOUND INOPERABLE. MAINTENANCE RE-LAMPED. OPS CHECK GOOD. (X)Jul 9, 1997 · N592MA · Saab 340B · Emergency LightingSDR SIMA9701874Smoke Detector · malfunctionedSPI - FLT 4368 - ON CLIMB-OUT OF SPI, THE CARGO SMOKE LIGHT CAME ON. DISCHARGED NR 1 BOTTLE AND RETURNED TO SPI. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE PER MEL 26-4. ORD - 7-6-97 - REPLACED NR 1 AND NR 2 FIRE BOTTLES PER AMM 26-20-00. OPS CHECKED GOOD WITH NO OTHER Jul 6, 1997 · N273AE · Saab 340B · Smoke DetectionSDR SIMA9701873Extinguish Light · illuminatedLSE - FLT 4230 - NR 2 CARGO EXTINGUISHER LIGHT ON. CHECKED BIN AREA AND AIRCRAFT OPERATED TO ORD PER MEL AUTHORITY. REMOVED AFT CARGO NR 2 FIRE BOTTLE FOR WEIGHING. CHECKED FOR DISCHARGE LEAKAGE. PERFORMED FUNCTIONAL TEST OF LOW LEVEL LIGHT IAW SAAB 340B MMJul 6, 1997 · N273AE · Saab 340B · Extinguishing SystemSDR SIMA9701872Detector · malfunctionedDFW - FLT 3512 - CARGO SMOKE WARNING ILLUMINATED IN-FLIGHT. CREW FIRED BOTH BOTTLES AND FLIGHT LANDED AT DFW WITHOUT INCIDENT. INSPECTED SYSTEM AND FOUND NO DEFECTS. SUSPECT MOISTURE IN CARGO BAY DUE TO HEAVY RAINS. REPLACED BOTH BOTTLES AND SQUIBS. ALSO,Jul 6, 1997 · N382AE · Saab 340B · Smoke DetectionSDR 97ZZZX3316Detector · malfunctionedDFW - FLT 3512 - CARGO SMOKE WARNING ILLUMIANTED IN-FLIGHT. CREW BLEW BOTH BOTTLES AND FLIGHT LANDED AT DFW WITHOUT INCIDENT. INSPECTED SYSTEM AND FOUND NO DEFECTS. SUSPECT MOISTURE IN CARGO BAY DUE TO HEAVY RAINS. REPLACED BOTH BOTTLES AND SQUIBS. ALSO, Jul 6, 1997 · N382AE · Saab 340B · Smoke DetectionSDR WWMA9700090Air Distribution · odorCARGO SMOKE INDICATION, SMOKE AND TRIPLE CHIME CAME ON. NR 1 CARGO FIRE BOTTLE WAS DISCHARGED. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND FOUND HEAVY PERFUME ODOR IN THE CARGO BAY. VENTILATED AND PERFORMED OPERATIONAL CHECK OF THE CARGO SMOKE DETECTORS. THE NR 1 CARGO FIREJul 5, 1997 · N348SB · Saab 340B · Air Distribution SystemSDR PLGA97073BBlanket · wornBOS - 8690 - AFTER TAKEOFF CREW RECEIVED A RIGHT TAIL PIPE HOT LIGHT. CREW FOLLOWED EMERGENCY PROCEDURES AND SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE. WARNING LIGHT EXTINGUISHED AND REILLUMINATED SEVERAL TIMES WHILE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO THE AIRPORT. AIRCRAFT LANDED AND ON ROLLJul 3, 1997 · N365BE · Saab 340B · Engine Exhaust SystemSDR PLGA970703AWeu · failedDCA - FLT 4210 - LEFT LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING WAS RECEIVED ON TAKEOFF ROLL. TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO THE GATE. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED LEFT ENGINE AND OIL LEVEL WITH NO PROBLEMS FOUND. THE WEU WAS REMOVED AND PLUG INSPECTOR THEN REINSTALLJul 3, 1997 · N356BE · Saab 340B · Central WarningSDR MALA975492Bulb · failedDURING INSPECTION, FOUND OVERHEAD EXIT ROW LIGHT IN ROW 5 INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE RELAMPED. OPS CHECK GOOD. (X)Jun 30, 1997 · N592MA · Saab 340B · Emergency LightingSDR REXA97181Relay · failedFIRST OFFICER'S PITCH TRIM INOPERABLE. REPLACED PITCH TRIM RELAY 17CC CHECKS GOOD. (X)Jun 29, 1997 · N361PX · Saab 340B · Elevator Control SystemSDR PLGA970627ABulbs · failedLGA - FLT 4544 - WHEN GEAR WAS SELECTED DOWN THERE WAS NO NOSE DOWN AND LOCKED INDICATION. CREW PERFORMED A MISSED APPROACH AND TESTED GEAR INDICATOR. FOUND BOTH NOSE GREEN LIGHTS BURNED OUT. CREW REPLACED BULBS AND INDICATION WAS NORMAL. (M)`Jun 27, 1997 · N366BE · Saab 340B · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR AU970726Turbine · failed(AUS) LH ENGINE POWER TURBINE MODULE FAILED - INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT THE STAGE 2 FORWARD COOLING PLATE HAD SEPARATED AT THE OUTER RIM- THE COOLING PLATE WAS A PRE SB 72-392 ITEMJun 27, 1997 · Saab 340B · Turbine SectionSDR MALA975485Bypass Sensor · internal faultFLT 2979 - DURING FLIGHT, THE RIGHT OIL BYPASS CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED. FLIGHT RETURNED TO DTW. MAINTENANCE REPLACED RIGHT ENGINE OIL BYPASS SENSOR. ALL CHECKS GOOD. (X)Jun 26, 1997 · N402XJ · Saab 340B · Engine Oil Indicating SystemSDR WWMA9700089Smoke Detector · dirtyLAVATORY SMOKE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE SITTING AT THE GATE. CLEANED AND REPOSITIONED LAVATORY SMOKE DETECTOR.Jun 25, 1997 · N341SB · Saab 340B · Smoke DetectionSDR SIMA971701Battery Pack · dischargedCLL - EMERGENCY LIGHTS LEFT ON, BATTERY PACKS DEAD. REPLACED FOUR BATTERY PACKS, POSITIONS 20LN, 21LN, 23LN, AND 24LN. PERFORMED OPS CHECK WHICH CHECKED GOOD. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. BATTERY PACK S/N'S 1129, 1130, 1143, 1164. (X)Jun 19, 1997 · N380AE · Saab 340B · Emergency LightingSDR PNSA970606Retract Mech · out of adjustFLAPS CYCLE UP AND DOWN APPROX 2 DEGREES FROM UP LIMIT DURING CLIMB. RIGGED FLAPS, OPS CHECK OK.Jun 19, 1997 · N675PA · Saab 340B · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR PLGA970619ACircuit Breaker · trippedBOS - FLT 4389 - THERE WAS NO TORQUE INDICATION FROM RIGHT ENGINE DURING TAKEOFF ROLL. TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO THE GATE. CREW FOUND CIRCUIT BREAKER FOR RIGHT TORQUE INDICATOR OPEN. RESET BREAKED AND INDICATION WAS NORMAL. AIRCRAFT RETUJun 19, 1997 · N361BE · Saab 340B · Engine BMEP/Torque IndicatingSDR CA970626017Smoke Detector · failed(CAN) DURING CLIMB, THE AVIONICS RACK SMOKE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. NO INDICATION OF FIRE OR SMOKE IN AVIONICS RACK. SUBSEQUENT INVESTIGATION REVEALED NO REASON EXCEPT THAT AVIONICS RACK WAS EXTREMELY DUSTY AND THE DUST COULD HAVE ACTIVATED THE WARNING SENSOR. Jun 19, 1997 · Saab 340B · Smoke DetectionSDR WWMA9700088Power Pack · inoperativeNUMEROUS EMERGENCY ESCAPE LIGHTS DO NOT ILLUMINATE. REPLACED EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY AT 24LN.Jun 18, 1997 · N354SB · Saab 340B · Emergency LightingSDR WWMA9700087Engine · failedON TAKEOFF AT ABOUT 400 FEET, THE LEFT ENGINE STARTED COMPRESSOR STALLING. CAPTAIN SLOWLY RETARDED THE LEFT POWER LEVER TOWARD FLIGHT IDLE, THEN REALIZED THE LEFT ENGINE HAD FLAMED OUT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE LEFT ENGINE IAW THE SAAB MM.Jun 18, 1997 · N261AE · Saab 340B · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR 97ZZZX3511Load Monitor · malfunctionedMSP - FLT 3294 - AIR TURN BACK DUE TO RIGHT ENGINE INTAKE HEAT LIGHT INTERMITTENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED RIGHT EXHAUST NOZZLE (PN NF24668-057 (08), THERMAL CONTROLLER (PN ND0075-2200), AND LOAD MONITOR (PN ND0075-1940). ALL CHECKS GOOD.Jun 17, 1997 · N415XJ · Saab 340B · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice SystemSDR 97ZZZX3510Controller · malfunctionedMSP - FLT 3294 - AIR TURN BACK DUE TO RIGHT ENGINE INTAKE HEAT LIGHT INTERMITTENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED RIGHT EXHAUST NOZZLE (PN NF24668-057 (08), THERMAL CONTROLLER (PN ND0075-2200), AND LOAD MONITOR (PN ND0075-1940). ALL CHECKS GOOD.Jun 17, 1997 · N415XJ · Saab 340B · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice SystemSDR 97ZZZX3509Exhaust Nozzle · malfunctionedMSP - FLT 3294 - AIR TURN BACK DUE TO RIGHT ENGINE INTAKE HEAT LIGHT INTERMITTENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED RIGHT EXHAUST NOZZLE (PN NF24668-057 (08), THERMAL CONTROLLER (PN ND0075-2200), AND LOAD MONITOR (PN ND0075-1940). ALL CHECKS GOOD.Jun 17, 1997 · N415XJ · Saab 340B · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice SystemSDR MALA975468Fan · failedFLT 3323 - AFTER DEPARTURE, CREW NOTED SMELL OF SMOKE IN CABIN. VERIFIED PROBLEM TO BE CAUSED FROM AFT FREON AIR CONDITIONING FAN MOTOR. DEFERRED SUPPLEMENTAL AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM PER 25-60-5-12. (X)Jun 16, 1997 · N408XJ · Saab 340B · Air Distribution FanSDR MALA975466Bulb · failedDURING INSPECTION, ONE OVERHEAD EMERGENCY LIGHT, ROW 6, WAS FOUND INOPERABLE. MAINTENANCE RELAMPED. OSP CHECK GOOD. (X)Jun 15, 1997 · N595MA · Saab 340B · Emergency LightingSDR AU970672Fire Detector · faulty(AUS) RH ENGINE FIRE DETECTOR CONTROL UNIT FAULTYJun 13, 1997 · Saab 340B · Fire DetectionSDR SIMA9701621Lamp · failedABI - FLT 3677 - AIRCRAFT DIVERTED TO ABI WHEN SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE LAV FLUORESCENT LIGHTS. INSPECTED LIGHTS AND REMOVED CLIPS AND LAMP ASSEMBLY FROM A/C. CAPPED AND STOWED WIRING. ISSUED MEL 25-14 AND AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)Jun 11, 1997 · N373AE · Saab 340B · Passenger Compartment LightingSDR AU970671Support · worn(AUS) RH NOSE LANDING GEAR SUPPORT ASSEMBLY WORN BY DRAG BRACE DUE TO MIGRATION OF THE NLG DRAG BRACE TRUNNION BEARING AND PINJun 10, 1997 · Saab 340B · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach FittingsSDR WWMA9700086Hot Jug · defectiveCREW REPORTED THE LOW ILLUMINATION LIGHT IN LAVATORY SMELLS WHEN ON. SMELL CONSISTENT OF HOT ELECTRICAL WIRING. UTILITY BUS CIRCUIT BREAKER WAS PULLED. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE NR 2 HOT JUG RECEPTICLE BURNED, AFFECTING THE UTILITY BUS. THE NR 2 HOT JUG WAS DEJun 9, 1997 · N354SB · Saab 340B · Buffet/GalleysSDR SIMA9701602Ballast · failedDFW - FLT 3846 - ELECTRICAL SMOKE SMELL IN CABIN, OVERWING EMERGENCY EXIT AREAS. INSPECTED AND FOUND BALLAST, AT SEATS 9B/C AND 10B/C BURNED. RAI'D BALLAST IAW 33-21-10. OPS CHECK GOOD. AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)Jun 9, 1997 · N388AE · Saab 340B · Passenger Compartment LightingSDR PNSA970607Switch · malfunctionedRT ENGINE WOULD NOT ROTATE FOR START. CYCLED BATTERY SWITCHES, BOTH STARTS NORMAL.Jun 9, 1997 · N675PA · Saab 340B · Engine CrankingSDR PLGA970609CBulb · failedBOS - FLT 4414 - WHEN GEAR WAS SELECTED DOWN FOR LANDING, THERE WAS NO NOSE GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED INDICATION. CREW CONTACTED ATC AND PERFORMED A MISSED APPROACH. CREW TESTED GEAR POSITION INDICATOR AND FOUND BOTH NOSE GEAR INDICATOR LIGHT BULBS WERE BURNED OUJun 9, 1997 · N352BE · Saab 340B · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR PLGA970609BSmoke Warning · activatedON TAXI OUT, THE CARGO SMOKE WARNING ILLUMINATED FOR TWO SECONDS THE EXTINGUISHED FOR 10 SECONDS AND REILLUMINATED AND REMAINED ON. CREW PULLED OFF TAXI WAY AND DISCHARGED CARGO FIRE EXTINGUISHER. PASSENGERS DISEMBARKED AIRCRAFT OUT MAIN CABIN DOOR. MAINTENAJun 9, 1997 · N351BE · Saab 340B · Smoke DetectionSDR PLGA970609ANp Sensor · malfunctionedBOS - FLT 4292 - AFTER TAKEOFF, THE RIGHT ENGINE TORQUE AND PROP SPEED STARTED FLUCTUATION. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BOS. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE RIGHT NP SENSOR. ENGINE GROUND RAN WITH NO PROBLEMS FOUND. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)Jun 9, 1997 · N364BE · Saab 340B · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR WWMA9700085Smoke Detector · failedCARGO SMOKE DETECTOR FAILS TO TEST PROPERLY. REPLACED THE AFT CARGO SMOKE DETECTOR.Jun 8, 1997 · N254AE · Saab 340B · Smoke DetectionSDR AU970643Hose · ruptured(AUS) HYDRAULIC HOSE BETWEEN HYDRAULIC PUMP AND FILTER HOUSING FAILEDJun 7, 1997 · Saab 340B · Hydraulic System, MainSDR PNSA970601Brakes · malfunctionedBRAKES FAILED DURING PARKING PROCEDURE. COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. A/C FERRIED TO MAINT. BASE STILL COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM.Jun 6, 1997 · N675PA · Saab 340B · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR PLGA970606ACondition Lever · out of positionLGA - FLT 4850 - CREW RECEIVED CONFIGURATION WARNING ON TAKEOFF ROLL. TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO THE GATE. CREW REPORTED THAT ONE CONDITION LEVER WAS NOT FULL FORWARD DURING TAKEOFF AND THIS WAS THE REASON FOR WARNING. AIRCRAFT WS RETURNED Jun 6, 1997 · N366BE · Saab 340B · Power LeverSDR REXA97161Ac Generator · failedLEFT AC GENERATOR FAILED ON TAXI. REMOVED AND REPLACED LEFT GENERATOR. (M)Jun 5, 1997 · N366PX · Saab 340B · AC Generator-AlternatorSDR PLGA970605AGcu · failedBOS - FLT 4265 - AFTER TAKEOFF THE LEFT GENERATOR FAILED. AN OPERATIONAL DECISION WAS MADE TO RETURN TO BOS. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED LEFT GCU. SYSTEM CHECKED GOOD AND AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)Jun 5, 1997 · N365BE · Saab 340B · DC RegulatorSDR WWMA9700083Smoke Detector · no testCARGO SMOKE WARNING LIGHT FAILED TO ILLUMINATE DURING PREFLIGHT SMOKE DETECTOR TEST. REPLACED CARGO FOWARD SMOKE DETECTOR.Jun 4, 1997 · N254AE · Saab 340B · Smoke DetectionSDR SIMA9701545Bulb · failedDFW - FLT 3560 - EMERGENCY FLOOR LIGHT OUT AT SEAT 7BC. REMOVED AND REPLACED LIGHT BULB IN EMERGENCY FLOOR LIGHTING AT 7BC. OPS CHECK GOOD. AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)Jun 3, 1997 · N314AE · Saab 340B · Emergency LightingSDR PNSA970605Pdu · failedLT MAIN BUSS LIGHT ON WHEN NR 1 GENERATOR BROUGHT ON LINE. REPLACED LT POWER DISTRIBUTION UNIT.Jun 3, 1997 · N675PA · Saab 340B · DC Power Distribution SystemSDR WWMA9700081Strut · reqd serviceCONFIGURATION WARNING LIGHT ILUMINATED AND THE LANDING GEAR REQUIRED THE USE OF OVERRIDE TO RETRACT THE GEAR. MAINTENANCE SERVICED THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR STRUT AND PERFORMED GEAR SWINGS.May 31, 1997 · N312AE · Saab 340B · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR WWMA9700082Hydraulic Hose · rupturedAFTER LANDING GEAR EXTENSION ON FINAL APPROACH THE HYDRAULIC CENTRAL WARNING PANEL LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE HYDRAULIC QUANITY INDICATED ZERO WITH THE PRESSURE SLIGHTLY ABOVE THE RED RADIAL LINE. CREW PREFORMED A 15 DEGREE LANDING AND LOST NOSE WHEEL STEERING May 30, 1997 · N297AE · Saab 340B · Hydraulic System, MainSDR PLGA970529Ctot Panel · malfunctionedBOS - FLT 4503 - WHILE TAXIING FOR TAKEOFF, THE AUTO COARSEN LOW MODE FAILED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO THE GATE. MAINTENANCE GROUND RAN AIRCRAFT AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. THE CTOT PANEL WAS REPLACED AS PRECAUTIONARY MAINTENANCE. (M)May 29, 1997 · N353BE · Saab 340B · Central WarningSDR WWMA9700084Smoke Detector · defectiveDURING FLIGHT, THE CARGO SMOKE LIGHT CAME ON 3 TO 4 TIMES MOMEMTARILY THEN WENT OUT. REPLACED BOTH FORWARD AND AFT CARGO SMOKE DETECTORS.May 28, 1997 · N329AE · Saab 340B · Smoke DetectionSDR REXA97136Indication · malfunctionedUNABLE TO GET GREEN LIGHT ON RIGHT MAIN GEAR. DEFERRED PER MEL 32-33-1. (M)May 28, 1997 · N363PX · Saab 340B · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR PLGA970528Wire · chafedBOS - FLT 4512 - SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, CREW RECEIVED A CARGO SMOKE WARNING. CREW FOLLOWED CHECK LIST AND DISCHARGED FIRE EXTINGUISHER BOTTLE AND RETURNED TO BOS WITHOUT INCIDENT. MX FOUND POWER WIRE GOING TO CARGO INTERIOR LIGHT HAD CHAFED ON SMOKE DETECTORMay 28, 1997 · N366BE · Saab 340B · Fire Detection
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