Saab 340B

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SDR REXA96027Engine · failedLEFT ENGINE MADE A LOUD POP AT APPROX 50 PERCENT AND ITT ROSE TO 970. REMOVED AND REPLACED ENGINE. REPLACED LEFT ENGINE, PERFORMED GROUND POWER RUNS AND LEAK CHECK IAW AMM 72-00-00.Aug 8, 1996 · N361PX · Saab 340B · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR AU961204Plate · loose(AUS) NOSE LANDING GEAR UPLOCK HOOK STRIKER PLATE BOLT MISSING (1OFF2)Aug 7, 1996 · Saab 340B · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR REXA96024Fire Light · illuminatedCARGO SMOKE LIGHT CAME ON IN FLIGHT. CARGO FIRE EXTINGUISHER DISCHARGE. INSTALLED BOTTLE, P/N 365000071. OPERATIONAL CHECKED GOOD IAW AMM. PERFORMED OPERATIONAL CHECKED OF CARGO SMOKE DETECTOR. OPERATIONAL CHECKED GOOD. CLEANED AND RESEATED CANNON PLUG OAug 5, 1996 · N363PX · Saab 340B · Fire DetectionSDR 96ZZZM1308Engine · malfunctionedFLT 5811 - MIA - PILOT REPORT, RIGHT ENGINE HAD UNCOMMANDED POWER SURGES AND OVERTEMP CONDITION. REMOVED AND REPLACED RIGHT ENGINE ASSY. (M)Aug 5, 1996 · N218AE · Saab 340B · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR SIMA962142Wheel · failedSPS - FLT 3591 - CREW REPORTED NR 1 MAIN WHEEL ASSY WAS FLAT WITH AN APPROXIMATE 10 INCH SECTION OF INNER WHEEL HUB RIM MISSING. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. REPLACED WHEEL ASSY FOR FAILURE AND ALSO REPLACED NR 2 WHEEL ASSY AND NR 1 BRAKE ASSY AS PRECAUAug 1, 1996 · N392AE · Saab 340B · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR REXA96033Smoke Detector · dirtyCARGO SMOKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT. CARGO FIRE EXTINGUISHER BOTTLE WAS FIRED. REMOVED AND REPLACED CARGO SMOKE DETECTOR ON LAV WALL (FWD), OPS CHECK GOOD. OK FOR SERVICE. (M)Jul 30, 1996 · N363PX · Saab 340B · Smoke DetectionSDR SIMA962081Air Distr · odorDFW - FLT 3537 - APPROX 5 MINUTES PRIOR TO LANDING, FLIGHT ATTENDANT REPORTED SMELLING RUBBER/ELECTRICAL ODOR IN CABIN AREA ROW 5, FLT CREW INCREASED CABIN PRESSURIZATION AND ODOR DISAPPEARED. AIRCRAFT LANDED SAFELY AND TAXIED TO PARKING AREA. GROUND RUNS PEJul 26, 1996 · N359SB · Saab 340B · Air Distribution SystemSDR REXA96032Smoke Detector · dirtyCARGO SMOKE WARNING. CREW DECLARED EMERGENCY AND BLEW BOTTLE. DEFERRED CARGO FIRE EXTINGUISHER SYSTEM. REPLACED CARGO FIRE BOTTLE AND SQUIB. DEFER CLEARED. REPLACED AFT AND FWD CARGO SMOKE DETECTOR, CHECKS GOOD. (M)Jul 21, 1996 · N363PX · Saab 340B · Smoke DetectionSDR REXA96023Fire Detector · shortedLEFT TAILPIPE 'HOT' LIGHT IN FLIGHT. REMOVED TAILPIPE COWLING, FOUND GROUNDED POST. RE-POSITIONED FIRE DETECTOR. GROUND RUNS GOOD. (M)Jul 14, 1996 · N360PX · Saab 340B · Fire DetectionSDR REXA96030Cargo Net · out of positionCARGO SMOKE ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT, DISCHARGED BOTTLE, DECLEARED EMERGENCY, LANDED IN MGM. INSPECTED SYSTEM, FOUND CARGO NET HOOKED ON SMOKE DETECTOR, P/N 72111121100. (M)Jul 9, 1996 · N361PX · Saab 340B · Cargo CompartmentsSDR REXA96022Cargo Net · out of positionCARGO SMOKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT, DISCHARGED BOTTLE, DECLARED EMERGENCY AND LANDED IN MGM. INSPECTED SYSTEM, FOUND CARGO RETAINING NET HOOKED ON SMOKE DETECTOR. DEFERRED PER MEL. (M)Jul 9, 1996 · N361PX · Saab 340B · Cargo CompartmentsSDR REXA96031Smoke Detectors · dirtyCARGO SMOKE CAME ON IN FLIGHT FIRE BOTTLE, NO FIRE. REPLACED CARGO HALON FIRE BOTTLE. OK FOR SERVICE. REMOVED AND REPLACED FORWARD AND AFT SMOKE DETECTORS (S/N AFT A2764, FWD A3202), TEST NORMAL. (M)Jul 7, 1996 · N361PX · Saab 340B · Smoke DetectionSDR 96ZZZM1305Adi · failedFLT NR 5751 - MIA - PILOT REPORT, FIRST OFFICERS ADI WENT BLANK AND SMOKE WAS SMELLED IN THE COCKPIT. REMOVED AND REPLACED FIRST OFFICERS ADI. (M)Jul 7, 1996 · N202KD · Saab 340B · Attitude Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR 96ZZZM1306Engine · failedFLT 5750 - MIA - ON 15 MILE FINAL APPROACH, THE CAPTAIN NOTICED SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT. THE RIGHT ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN AS A PRECAUTION. AN EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED AND THE AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. FOUND LARGEJul 6, 1996 · N203NE · Saab 340B · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR PLGA9606252Smoke Detector · malfunctionedJFK - FLT 4528 - TWENTY MINUTES OUT OF JFK EN ROUTE TO SYR, THE CREW RECEIVED A CARGO SMOKE WARNING LIGHT. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES WERE FOLLOWED AND THE FIRE BOTTLE DISCHARGED. THE CREW DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND DIVERTED BACK TO JFK. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUJun 25, 1996 · N362BE · Saab 340B · Smoke DetectionSDR 96ZZZM1270Wheel Bearing · failureFLT 4900 - ROC - ON TAKEOFF, THE TOWER CONTACTED THE CREW STATING THAT THEY OBSERVED A TIRE FALLING FROM THE A/C. THE CAUSE HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE A RIGHT NOSE WHEEL, P/N 5006227, BEARING FAILURE. REMOVED NLG LOWER TORQUE LINK, AXLE AND BOTH TIRE ASSEMBLYJun 22, 1996 · N269AE · Saab 340B · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR 96ZZZM1165Bearing · failureON TAKEOFF THE TOWER CONTACTED THE CREW STATING THAT THEY OBSERVED A TIRE FALLING FROM THE A/C. THE CAUSE HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO BE A RT NOSE WHEEL BEARING FAILURE. REMOVED AND REPLACED NLG LOWER TQ LINK, AXLE, AND BOTH TIRE ASSYS.Jun 22, 1996 · N269AE · Saab 340B · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR PLGA9606192Cowl Door · not latchedPIT - FLT 4382 - AFTER TAKEOFF FROM PIT, THE RIGHT ENGINE FWD OUTBOARD COWLING DOOR OPENED. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO PIT, LANDING WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE COWLING WAS TEMPORARILY REPAIRED AND THE AIRCRAFT THEN FERRIED TO PSM FOR PERMANENT REPAIR. (M)Jun 19, 1996 · N358BE · Saab 340B · Engine Cowling SystemSDR SIMA961691Engine · failedSGF - FLT 3654 - DURING CLIMB-OUT, CREW REPORTED A BANG FOLLOWED BY NR 2 ENGINE SHUTDOWN. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT IN SGF. MX REPLACED ENGINE. OPS CHECKS AND LEAK CHECKS WERE SATISFACTORY. AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. FAILED ENGINE BEING SENTJun 17, 1996 · N371AE · Saab 340B · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR 96ZZZX3980Hydraulic Line · failedJFK - FLT 4894 - CREW REPORTS: HYDRAULIC LOW LIGHT ILLUMINATED ONE MINUTE PRIOR TO LANDING. AFTER LANDING, AIRCRAFT HAD MINIMAL BRAKE PRESSURE. FOUND HYDRAULIC LINE LEAKING, REPLACED SAME.Jun 17, 1996 · N235AE · Saab 340B · Hydraulic System, MainSDR REXA96029Fire Bottle · depletedCARGO SMOKE INDICATION AIRBORNE, NO INDICATION OF COMBUSTION WHEN INSPECTED ON GROUND. CARGO FIRE BOTTLE DEPLETED, DEFERRED DM14773. CLEANED CANNON PLUG AND INSPECTED, OPS CHECK GOOD A/P 260113924. CLEARED DEFER 14773 BY REMOVING AND REPLACING CARGO FIRE BOJun 16, 1996 · N370PX · Saab 340B · Fire Bottle, FixedSDR PLGA9606153Ac Generator · failedJFK - FLT 4528 - UPON LANDING IN JFK, THE CREW REPORTED THE RIGHT AC GENERATOR AS INOP. MX INSPECTED THE GENERATOR AND FOUND THAT THE DRIVE SHAFT HAD SHEARED. THE SYSTEM WAS MEL'D AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. UPON ARRIVAL IN BOS, MAINTENANCE REPLACJun 15, 1996 · N353BE · Saab 340B · AC Generator-AlternatorSDR WWMA9600051Engine · flamed outDURING DESCENT FROM 17000 FT TO 15000 FT WITH TORQUE AT 60 PERCENT AND BEING SLIGHTLY RETARDED TO 55 PERCENT, THE LEFT ENGINE FLAMED OUT WITH A LOUD BANG. ALL GAUGES INDICATED FLAME-OUT. AUTO RELIGHT ENGAGED AND THE ENGINE RELIT AND RETURNED TO NORMAL. DURIJun 14, 1996 · N231LN · Saab 340B · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR SIMA961651Battery Pack · dischargedDFW - FLT 3891 - FORWARD SECTION OF EMERGENCY LIGHTS WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE. BATTERY PACK FOR EMERGENCY LIGHTS WOULD NOT TAKE CHARGE. REPLACED BATTERY PACK AT STA 21LN, OPS CHECK GOOD. AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (X)Jun 13, 1996 · N373AE · Saab 340B · Emergency LightingSDR SIMA961641Power Supply · failedDFW - FLT 3576 - FORWARD EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. REPLACED POWER SUPPLY. OPS CHECK GOOD. AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (X)Jun 12, 1996 · N375AE · Saab 340B · Emergency LightingSDR PLGA9606121Ac Generator · failedBGR - FLT 4964 - AFTER LANDING IN BGR, THE CREW NOTED THE RT AC GENERATOR FAIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND OBSERVED SPARKS COMING FROM THE RT NACELLE. MAINTENANCE WAS DISPATCHED TO THE AIRCRAFT. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE AC GENERATOR, GENERATOR CONTROL UNIT, COWL EJun 12, 1996 · N360BE · Saab 340B · AC Generator-AlternatorSDR 96ZZZM1166Smoke Det Lens · dirtyFLT NR 4938 - JFK - SMOKE WARNING INBOUND TO JFK. THE CREW DISCHARGED 1 EXTINGUISHER BOTTLE. INSPECTION OF THE AFT CARGO COMPARTMENT PROVED IT WAS A FALSE WARNING. CLEANED DETECTOR LENS. ALSO, REMOVED AND REPLACED THE EXTINGUISHER BOTTLE.Jun 12, 1996 · N253AE · Saab 340B · Smoke DetectionSDR WWMA9600050Ctot · malfunctionedTHE CREW REPORTED, AFTER TAKEOFF THE LEFT ENGINE SPUTTERED 3 TIMES AND OV TEMPERATURE ILLUMINATED BRIEFLY WHILE THE CTOT WAS BEING TURNED OFF. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO FIELD WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED THE LEFT ENGINE COMPRESSORS FOR CLEANLINESS Jun 11, 1996 · N313AE · Saab 340B · Engine BMEP/Torque IndicatingSDR WWMA9600048Engine · defectiveCREW REPORTED THAT THE LEFT ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WENT TO ZERO. ALSO, THEY HAD A CENTRAL WARNING PANEL LIGHT ON. THE LEFT ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN AND THE AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. UPON INVESTIGATION MAINTENANCE FOUND METAL PARTICLES IN THE LEFT ENGINE GEAJun 4, 1996 · N247AE · Saab 340B · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR SIMA961561Power Supply · inoperativeDFW - FLT 3911 - EMERGENCY LIGHT AT ROW 8 INOPERATIVE. REPLACED EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY. OPS CHECK GOOD. AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (X)Jun 4, 1996 · N375AE · Saab 340B · Emergency LightingSDR 96ZZZM1167Mount Bracket · fracturedALB - DURING SCHEDULED REMOVAL FOR HIGHTIME, RIGHT ENGINE BOTTOM PGB MOUNT WAS FOUND TO BE FAILED. FAILURE OCCURRED DUE TO A FRACTURE OF BONDED CANNISTER SUPPORT FITTING AT ATTACHMENT POINT TO ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET. REF CMM 71-20-20 PG 1012, ITEM 50.May 31, 1996 · N280AE · Saab 340B · Engine Mount SectionSDR PLGA9605301Pin · corrodedPSM - DURING A SCHEDULED LANDING GEAR INSPECTION, THE RT MLG TORQUE KNEES WERE FOUND LOOSE. DURING DISASSEMBLY, THE LOWER PIVOT PIN WAS FOUND CORRODED. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE PIVOT PIN AND BUSHINGS AND RETURNED THE AIRCRAFT TO SERVICE. (X)May 30, 1996 · N359BE · Saab 340B · Main Landing GearSDR REXA96018Hmu · failedRIGHT ENGINE MADE A VOLUNTARY IN-FLIGHT SHUT DOWN. NO ABNORMAL INDICATIONS OBSERVED PRIOR, DURING, OR AFTER SHUT DOWN. (CRUISE 11,000 MSL, CLEAR WEATHER.) FOUND HMU SHAFT SEIZED. REMOVED AND REPLACED HMU IAW SAAB AMM. RAN RT ENGINE, NO DEFECTS NOTED. (X)May 28, 1996 · N362PX · Saab 340B · Fuel Controlling SystemSDR REXA96019Connector · disconnectedPASSING THROUGH 400 FEET, ON CLIMB-OUT, BOTH AVIONICS AND CARGO SMOKE LIGHTS CAME ON. FOUND CARGO HOOKED TO CARGO SMOKE DETECTOR WIRING HARNESS. UNHOOKED CARGO NET. RETERMINATED CANNON PLUG AND RESECURED. GROUND RUNS AND OPS CHECK GOOD. OK FOR SERVICE. (May 26, 1996 · N360PX · Saab 340B · Smoke DetectionSDR SIMA961412Hmu · failedIAH - FLT 3671 - DURING DESCENT FROM 12,000 FEET, A LOUD POP WAS HEARD FROM NR 1 ENGINE FOLLOWED BY A DECREASE IN TEMPERATURE, TORQUE, AND ENGINE SPEED. IGNITION LIGHT CAME ON BUT ENGINE DID NOT RE-LIGHT. THE CREW FOLLOWED THE ENGINE FAILURE CHECK LIST AND LMay 20, 1996 · N388AE · Saab 340B · Fuel Controlling SystemSDR SIMA961411Power Supply · inoperativeDFW - FLT 3726 - EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS 8A, B, AND C INOPERATIVE. REPLACED POWER SUPPLY. AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (X)May 20, 1996 · N373AE · Saab 340B · Emergency LightingSDR AU961057Contactor · open circuit(AUS) LH ENGINE ANTI-ICE SYSTEM CONTACTOR OPEN CIRCUITMay 20, 1996 · Saab 340B · Bleed Air Indicating SystemSDR SIMA961401Power Supply · inoperativeDFW - FLT 3689 - OVERHEAD EMERGENCY LIGHT ON 10A AND 12A INOPERATIVE. EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS OUT ON OVERWING DOOR. REPLACED POWER SUPPLY AT 24LN IAW AMM 33-50-10. OPS CHECK GOOD. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (X)May 19, 1996 · N373AE · Saab 340B · Emergency LightingSDR SIMA961361Engine · failedFYV - FLT 3687 - DURING LANDING ROLL-OUT, CAPTAIN REPORTED GETTING LEFT OVERTEMP, CHIP DETECTOR, AND OIL PRESSURE WARNINGS. ENGINE SHUT DOWN. REMOVED AND REPLACED ENGINE. AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. PART TOTAL CYCLES, 288. (X)May 15, 1996 · N388AE · Saab 340B · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR 96ZZZM1168Control Vlv · malfunctionedFLT 4966 - JFK - GEAR UNSAFE WARNING WHEN GEAR SELECTED DOWN FOR LANDING. ALL THREE GREEN LIGHT EXTINGUISHED. CFR EQP WAS CALLED OUT. CYCLED GEAR HANDLE SEVERAL TIMES, AND FINALLY DID ACHIEVE SAFE INDICATIONS. SAFE LANDING IN JFK. INSPECTED GEAR AND FOUNDMay 11, 1996 · N280AE · Saab 340B · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR SIMA961312Lights · inoperativeDFW - FLT 3582 - FLOOR LIGHTING AT SEAT 8A NOT ATTACHED AND LIGHTS INOPERABLE. MEL'D PER 33-15-3. (X)May 10, 1996 · N375AE · Saab 340B · Emergency LightingSDR AU961201Motor · loose(AUS) RH ENGINE HYDROMECHANICAL UNIT (HMU) TORQUE MOTOR RETAINING BOLTS(3OFF) LOOSE AND RETURN FLOW `O' RING DAMAGED - SUSPECT INCORRECTLY TORQUED DURING LAST SHOP VISITMay 10, 1996 · Saab 340B · Propeller Controlling SystemSDR WWMA9600044Aileron Controls · lack of lubeCREW REPORTED, THAT THE ROLL CONTROL WAS ABNORMAL, AT LOWER AIRSPEEDS. ROLL TRIM CORRECTIONS VARYING LEFT TO RIGHT, BUT GENERAL TENDENCY IS A LEFT ROLL AS INDICATED AIRSPEED INCREASES. AILERONS FELL HEAVIER THAN NORMAL. QUICK SNAP INPUTS OF AILERON REQUIRED May 5, 1996 · N247AE · Saab 340B · Aileron Control SystemSDR SIMA961241Rudder Console · corrosionLAW - DURING MAINTENANCE, 'EM-5' CHECK, FOUND THE LEFT/RT RUDDER CONSOLES CORRODED AT THE CASING FLOOR ATTACH POINTS. THE LT/RT CONSOLES P/N 7227200-641 WERE REPLACED IAW SAAB AMM 27-21-05. AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)May 3, 1996 · N586MA · Saab 340B · Rudder Control SystemSDR SIMA961201Skin · delaminationLAW - DURING EM-1 CHECK, FOUND THE RIGHT FLAP LEADING EDGE HAD A VOID/DELAMINATION APPROXIMATELY 4 INCHES BY 30 INCHES LONG. THE DAMAGE STARTED 39 INCHES FROM INBOARD END OF FLAP AND RUNNING OUTBOARD ALONG THE LEADING EDGE. FLAP WAS REMOVED FROM SERVICE FOR Apr 29, 1996 · N590MA · Saab 340B · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR 96ZZZM1170Circuit Breaker · trippedFLT 4925 - JFK - CAPTAINS SIDE COCKPIT INSTRUMENT/ELECTRICAL POWER FAILED IN FLIGHT. CAPTAIN DECLARED EMERGENCY AND LANDED SAFELY WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. RESETTING THE LEFT START RELAY CIRCUIT BREAKER.Apr 28, 1996 · N259AE · Saab 340B · DC Power Distribution SystemSDR WWMA9600042Smoke Detector · dirtyTHE LAVATORY SMOKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AT 100 KNOTS DURING TAKEOFF ROLL, THE CREW ABORTED THE TAKEOFF. MAINTENANCE CLEANED THE LAVATORY SMOKE DETECTOR AND RETURNED THE AIRCRAFT TO SERVICE.Apr 25, 1996 · N307AE · Saab 340B · Smoke DetectionSDR SIMA961151Power Supply · inoperativeDFW - FLT 3589 - EMERGENCY LIGHT IN MIDDLE OF AISLE IS INOPERATIVE. REPLACED EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY 20LN. AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (X)Apr 24, 1996 · N375AE · Saab 340B · Emergency LightingSDR PLG42496G1Weu · failedLGA/ROC - FLT 4704 - EXPERIENCED A CONFIG WARNING AND WEU STATUS LIGHT. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO LGA LANDING WITHOUT INCIDENT. LGA MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE WEU. ALL CHECKS WERE GOOD, AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (X)Apr 24, 1996 · N352BE · Saab 340B · Central WarningSDR PLG42296G1Tube · chafedDURING PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION, THE CREW NOTED A PUDDLE OF HYDRAULIC FLUID UNDER THE RT MLG (AIRCRAFT HAD BEEN PARKED FOR APPROXIMATELY 2.5 HRS WITH BRAKE SETS). MAINTENANCE WAS CALLED TO THE AIRCRAFT. MAINTENANCE INVESTIGATION DETERMINED THE FLUID LEAK WAS COApr 22, 1996 · N362BE · Saab 340B · Landing Gear Brake System
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