Saab 340B

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  WHERE aircraft_model_key = '340B'
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SDR MALA020690Ecu · malfunctionedDURING FLIGHT 2981, CLIMBING THROUGH 16K LT ITT ANALOG AND DIGITAL BEGAN TO DECLINE, SETTLED AT 650 DEGREES WITH TORQUE OF 65 PERCENT RT GAUGE READ 845 WITH SAME TORQUE READING. ALL OTHER INDICATIONS NORMAL ON DESCENT AND LEVELING AT 7000. TEMP RETURNED TO NDec 23, 2002 · N418XJ · Saab 340B · Engine EGT/TIT Indicating SystemSDR MALA020689BatteryDEAD EMERGENCY FLASHLIGHT BATTERIES. MAINTENANCE REPLACED BATTERY PN P4-01-0021. OPS CHECKS GOOD.Dec 22, 2002 · N403XJ · Saab 340B · Emergency EquipmentSDR CX7A194J27Sensor · contaminatedRT ENGINE TAILPIPE HOT CWP ILLUMINATED. ABORTED T/O.Dec 19, 2002 · N305CE · Saab 340B · Overheat DetectionSDR CX7A194J26Sensor · contaminatedDURING T/O ROLL LT TAILPIPE HOT IND CAME ON.Dec 19, 2002 · N307CE · Saab 340B · Overheat DetectionSDR CX7A194J25Sensor · contaminatedON TAXI OUT LT TAILPIPE HOT CWP ILLUMINATED.Dec 18, 2002 · N300CE · Saab 340B · Overheat DetectionSDR MALA020687Control Unit · faultyINFLIGHT 3054, HAD A LT BLD AIR LEAK LIGHT. PERFORMED QRH LIGHT WENT OUT. AIR RETURN TO DTW. MAINTENANCE REPLACED BLEED LEAK DETECTION CONTROL UNIT (3WU) IAW MM 36-23. OPS CHECKS GOOD.Dec 18, 2002 · N366PX · Saab 340B · Pneumatic Indicating SystemSDR PNSA021201Switch · out of adjustLT AIR VALVE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON TAXI OUT. CREW RETURNED TO GATE. MX ADJUSTED SWITCH ON VALVE PER CT7 MM AND OPS CHECK NORMAL.Dec 13, 2002 · N685PA · Saab 340B · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice SystemSDR CX7A194J24Sensor · contaminatedLT TAILPIPE HOT CWP CAME ON.Dec 13, 2002 · N308CE · Saab 340B · Overheat DetectionSDR MALA020681Web · corrodedDURING 4K-INSPECTION IN CWA, WEBBING AT STA 288 AND 294 HAVE CORROSION. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED WEBBING. A/C RELEASE DATE 12/10/02.Dec 8, 2002 · N426XJ · Saab 340B · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR MALA020680Frame · corrodedDURING 4K INSPECTION IN CWA, FRAME TIP PROFILES FWD AND AFT HAVE CORROSION. MAINTENANCE REPAIRED PROFILES IAW S53102, RELEASE DATE 12/10/02.Dec 8, 2002 · N426XJ · Saab 340B · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR MALA020682Smoke Detector · malfunctionedDURING FLIGHT 3021, AVIONICS SMOKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE CWP. AIR RETURN TO MSP. NO SMOKE IN CABIN. MAINTENANCE INSTALLED NEW SMOKE DETECTOR,Dec 7, 2002 · N453XJ · Saab 340B · Smoke DetectionSDR SIMA200234507Skin · dentedABI - DURING AN MBV INSPECTION, A DENT WAS FOUND IN THE LOWER AFT CORNER OF THE CARGO DOOR THAT WAS ALSO DISBONDED. REMOVED THE TOPCOAT DOWN TO, BUT NO THROUGH THE BONDING PRIMER IN THE AFFECTED AREA. PERFORMED A CUTOUT OF THE DISBONDED AREA. FABRICATED A FDec 6, 2002 · N375AE · Saab 340B · Cargo/Baggage DoorsSDR MALA020678EngineAFTER TAKEOFF ON FLIGHT #3142, AT APPROXIMATELY 400' DURING THE AFTER TAKEOFF FLOW THE LH ENGINE TORQUE WENT TO 20%, AND A MASTER WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. ALMOST SIMULTANIOUSLY THE LH ENGINE OVERTEMP LIGHT WENT ON TEMP WAS AT 1000-1007 DEGREES C. CLEAR, NODec 6, 2002 · N411XJ · Saab 340B · Turbine Engine Air Inlet SectionSDR SIMA200234504Seat Track · corrodedABI - DUIRNG A MBV INSPECTION OF AIRCRAFT, THE CABIN SEAT TRACK 18.3L AT THE FORWARD END WAS FOUND TO BE CORRODED BEYOND SRM LIMITS. REMOVED A 32 SECTION OF CORRODED SEAT TRACK. REPLACED SECTION IWA SAAB 340 SRM (72LKS 3079, REV 40) 53-70-60 PARA 2 AND STANDDec 5, 2002 · N375AE · Saab 340B · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach FittingsSDR SIMA200234505Frame · dentedABI - DURING A MBV INSPECTION, THE RIGHT FUSELAGE FRAME AT STATION 658.5 WAS FOUND TO BE DENTED. RECONTOURED DENT AND PERFORMED EDDY CURRENT INSPECTION WITH NO DEFECTS FOUND. FABRICATED A REPAIR DOUBLER AND INSTALLED IAW SAAB 340 REPAIR STATEMENT 340SDS00476Dec 5, 2002 · N375AE · Saab 340B · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR SIMA200234503Seat Track · corrodedABI - DURING A MBV INSPECTION, THE CABIN SEAT TRACK BL 0 AT THE FORWARD END WAS FOUND TO BE CORRODED BEYOND SRM LIMITS. REMOVED A 32 SECTION OF CORRODED SEAT TRACK. INSTALLED REPLACEMENT SECTION IAW SAAB 340 SRM (72LKS 3079 REV 40) 543-70-60 PARA 2 AND STANDDec 5, 2002 · N375AE · Saab 340B · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach FittingsSDR NSVA200200004Control Cable · brokenIAD-ON TAKEOFF ROLL RIGHT ENGINE DROPPED OFF LINE TO GROUND IDLE, ABORTED TAKEOFF. POWER LEVER DID NOT RESPOND TO ANY INPUTS. MAINTENANCE FOUND RT POWER LEVER CABLE HAD SEPARATED/BROKEN INTERNALLY (ON CONDITION). REMOVED AND REPLACED BROKEN CABLE IAW SAAB 3Nov 30, 2002 · N252 · Saab 340B · Power LeverSDR NSVA200200006Bearing · wornLEFT NOSE WHEEL BEARING LOOSE ON AXLE. WHEEL MOVED INWARD 1 INCH FROM HUB TOWARD NLG STRUT. REMOVED AND REPLACED NOSE WHEEL ASSEMBLY AND AXLE.Nov 26, 2002 · N252 · Saab 340B · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR MALA020673Smoke Detector · malfunctionedCREW REPORTED LAV SMOKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER TAKEOFF ROLL OF FLIGHT 2782. ABORTED TAKEOFF. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED LAV SMOKE DETECTOR PN 72-111211-000 SN/ON A5172, SN/OFF A5534. IAW SF340 MM 26-13-10-4. OPS CHECK GOOD.Nov 26, 2002 · N423XJ · Saab 340B · Smoke DetectionSDR CX7A194J23Actuator · brokenOn final approach, R/H prop hub actuator failed. Shut down R/H engine. Performed go around.Landed without incident.Nov 25, 2002 · N317CE · Saab 340B · Propeller Hub SectionSDR SIMA200233001Control Panel · faultyDFW - FLT 3533 - DURING CRUISE FLIGHT, CREW REPORTED THE GEAR IN TRANSIT LIGHT CAME ON AND REMAINED ON IN FLIGHT. HYDRAULIC PUMP DID NOT RUN AND GEAR APPEARED TO REMAIN LOCKED AND UP. AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO DFW. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED LANDING GENov 25, 2002 · N386AE · Saab 340B · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR MALA020672Module · malfunctionedDURING FLT3354, WITH ENGINE ANTI-ICE SELECTED, THE RT INTAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED FOR 15 SECONDS. OFF FOR 5 SECONDS, THEN BACK ON FOR 15 SECONDS. REPEATS CYCLES. AIR RETURN TO DTW. MAINTENANCE REPLACED DEICE CONTROL MODULE IAW MM. ALL CHECKS GOOD.Nov 25, 2002 · N429XJ · Saab 340B · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice SystemSDR MALA020665Smoke Detector · malfunctionedCARGO SMOKE DETECTION SYSTEM WOULD NOT TEST. AIRCRAFT FERRIED FROM MLI TO MSP FOR FURTHER REPAIR AND TROUBLESHOOTING OF CARGO SMOKE DETECTION. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED CARGO SMOKE DETECTOR PER AMM 26-13-15-4 OPS CHECKS GOOD. PN CGAB1201-01 SN/OFF 750,Nov 25, 2002 · N423XJ · Saab 340B · Smoke DetectionSDR SIMA200232908Odor · detectedDFW - FLT 3495 - AFTER TAKEOFF, CREW RETURNED TO DFW BECAUSE OF STRONG ODOR STILL PRESENT AFTER BLEEDS SELECTED OFF. PASSENGER AND CREW COMPLAINED OF HEADACHES. MAINTENANCE PERFORMED GROUND ENGINE RUNS AND FOUND NO DEFECTS. SUSPECT RECIRCULATION FAN THAT ISNov 24, 2002 · N180AE · Saab 340B · Air Distribution SystemSDR MALA020671AltimeterDURING FLIGHT #3073, CAPT'S ALTIMETER WENT TO 7000' AND NOT BEYOND. ALTIMETER RED FLAGGED SO A/C WAS TURNED BACK TO MSP. AIR RETURN TO MSP. MAINTENANCE REPLACED #1 ALTIMETER PN 622-3975-001, SN/OFF 7937, SN/ON 7662. #1 ALTIMETER OPS CHECK GOOD IAW SF340 AMM Nov 23, 2002 · N452XJ · Saab 340B · Flight Environment DataSDR MALA020664Wire · disconnectedDURING FLIGHT 2919, LT DC GEN LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLT. AIR RETURN TO MSP. MAINTENANCE RESECURED WIRE AT DC GEN TERMINAL. DC GEN OPS CHECK GOOD. IAW AMM 24-30-00.Nov 23, 2002 · N452XJ · Saab 340B · Electrical Power System WiringSDR NSVA200200005Bearing · failedAFTER LANDING/TAXI TO GATE IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE BEARING (MANUFACTURED BY TIMKEN) IN THE LEFT FRONT NOSE WHEEL ASSEMBLY (MANUFACTURED BY AIRCRAFT BRAKING SYSTEMS ABS) HAD FAILED. IT WAS SUSPECTED THAT BEARING ASSEMBLY WAS SUBJECTED TO CONTAMINATION FROM Nov 22, 2002 · N299 · Saab 340B · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR PNSA021102Smoke Detector · dirtyFalse cargo warning in flight. Nightshift Maintenance replaced aft detector pn 473079-1 sn 1055 with non approved post SB 26-023 PN CGAB1201-01 sn 1146 to clear discrepancy. Chief Inspector found wrong PN installed while doing daily record audit and informed MNov 22, 2002 · N675PA · Saab 340B · Smoke DetectionSDR SIMA200232905Warning Light · activatedPVD - FLIGHT 4883 - DURING APPROACH, CREW REPORTED THE LEFT BLEED CLOSE LIGHT CAME ON. AFTER LANDING CREW RESET BLEED AND GOT A SMOKE SMELL IN THE AIRCRAFT. MAINTENANCE COULD NOT DUPLICATE DISCREPANCY. GROUND ENGINE RUNS AND AN OPERATIONAL CHECK OF THE BLEENov 21, 2002 · N905AE · Saab 340B · Pneumatic Indicating SystemSDR MALA020669Frame · corrodedDURING 6Y/4Y INSPECTION IN CWA, FOUND TOP FLANGE ON BOTTOM FRAME AT STA 294 LBL 18.3 HAS CORROSION OUT OF LIMITS. MAINTENANCE COMPLETED REPAIR IAW EO S53108. A/C RELEASE DATE 11/24/2002.Nov 20, 2002 · N370PX · Saab 340B · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR MALA020662Pin · damagedUPON GEAR RETRACTION FLT 2951, FOUND GEAR PIN DETACHED FROM CLIP AND PIN LANYARD AND STILL IN NOSE GEAR. AIR RETURN TO DTW. MAINTENANCE FOUND GEAR PIN DETACHED FROM CLIP AND PIN LANYARD AND STILL IN NOSE GEAR. REMOVED AND REPLACED GEAR PIN, ALL CHECKS GOODNov 20, 2002 · N438XJ · Saab 340B · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR MALA020658Seat Track · corrodedDURING 6Y/4Y INSPECTION IN CWA, NOTED LT FWD SEAT TRACK LBL 18.3 HAS HEAVY CORROSION. MAINTENANCE COMPLETED REPAIR BETWEEN STA 297-329 IAW EO S53060. A/C RELEASE DATE 11/20/02Nov 20, 2002 · N370PX · Saab 340B · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach FittingsSDR SIMA200232406Windshield · crackedLRD - FLT 3456 - AFTER CREW PUT CAPTAINS WINDSHIELD ON MEL FOR SMALL CRACK IN OUTER PANE, AIRCRAFT DEPARTED FOR DFW, CLIMBING THROUGH 10,000 FEET THE OUTER PANE SHATTERED (SPIDER WEBBED). CREW RETURNED TO LRD AND LANDED WITH NO FURTHER INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE Nov 19, 2002 · N390AE · Saab 340B · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR MALA020661Heater · malfunctionedBEFORE TAKEOFF OF FLT 2765, CREW REPORTED THE STANDBY PITOT HEAT LIGHT ILLUMINATED. A/C RETURNED TO GATE. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED STBY PITOT/STATIC TUBE, CHECKS GOOD.Nov 19, 2002 · N434XJ · Saab 340B · Pitot/Static Anti-Ice SystemSDR MALA020659Seat Track · corrodedDURING 6Y/4Y INSPECTION IN CWA, SEAT TRACK CORROSION IN CARGO AREA. MAINTENANCE COMPLETED SEAT TRACK SPLICE REPAIR IAW EO S53060 AT BL 0 STA 619.138 - 686.888. A/C RELEASE DATE 11/20/02.Nov 19, 2002 · N370PX · Saab 340B · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach FittingsSDR SIMA200232403Engine · power lossLBB - FLT 3493 - DURING FINAL APPROACH, CREW REPORTED THE LOSS OF RIGHT ENGINE TORQUE FOLLOWED BY ALL OTHER ENGINE PARAMETERS FALLING OFF RAPIDLY. NO ABNORMAL NOISES OR VIBRATIONS WERE NOTED. (M)Nov 18, 2002 · N386AE · Saab 340B · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR MALA020657Skin · chafedDURING 6Y/4Y INSPECTION IN CWA, CHAFING DAMAGE TO LT INBOARD NACELLE SKIN CAUSED BY WING LEADING EDGE FAIRING SEAL. MAINTENANCE COMPLETED REPAIR IAW EO S54053. A/C RELEASE DATE 11/20/02Nov 18, 2002 · N370PX · Saab 340B · Nacelle/Pylon, Plate/SkinSDR MALA020655Actuator · failedUPON TAXIING TO GATE, NOSE WHEEL STEERING NOT CONTROLLABLE. WITH NOSE WHEEL STEERING ENGAGED, MAIN HYD ACCUMULATOR PRESSURE DROPS BELOW 1850 IN 1-2 SECONDS. NOSE WHEEL STEERING DOES NOT RESPOND WITH HYD PUMP SWITCH IN AUTO OR OVERRIDE. PUMP CYCLES EVERY 2 SENov 18, 2002 · N407XJ · Saab 340B · Steering UnitSDR SIMA200232404Battery Pack · dischargedDFW - FLT 3686 - CREW REPORTED THE CABIN EMERGENCY LIGHTS TO BE INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED ALL FOUR EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACKS (S/N'S 1281, 1216, 1114 AND 1188) AW SAAB MM. OPERATIONAL CHECK WAS GOOD AND AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICENov 17, 2002 · N389AE · Saab 340B · Emergency LightingSDR SIMA200232402Light · inoperativeBTR - FLT 3560 - CREW REPORTED THE FLOOR PROXIMITY EMERGENCY LIGHTS AT ROW 6, 7, AND 8 TO BE INOPERATIVE. AIRCRAFT WAS FERRIED TO DFW FOR REPAIR. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE FLOOR LIGHT STRIP IAW SAAB MM. OPERATIONAL CHECK WAS GOOD AND AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TONov 17, 2002 · N374AE · Saab 340B · Emergency LightingSDR MALA020654Duct · failedDURING FLT 3181, RT INTAKE HEAT FAULTED IN FLIGHT, RT INTAKE ANNUNCIATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY WITH RT ANTI-ICE SWITCH ON. A/C RETURNED TO MEMPHIS. MAINTENANCE REPLACED LOWER DUCT IAW SF3 MM CHAP 71-60-05-4. OPS CHECK OF RT ENGINE ANTI-ICE GOOD INov 15, 2002 · N404XJ · Saab 340B · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice SystemSDR CX7A194J22Detector · out of toleranceTAILPIPE HOT CWP LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON LEFT ENGINE IN FLIGHT.Nov 14, 2002 · N305CE · Saab 340B · Overheat DetectionSDR MALA020670Web · corrodedDURING 6Y/4Y INSPECTION IN CWA, WEBBING AT STA 288 HAD 294 HAS CORROSION. MAINTENANCE INSTALLED WEBBING AT STA 288 AND 294 IAW SF340 AMM SRM 51-40-21 AND MAL EO S53108. A/C RELEASE DATE 11/24/2002Nov 13, 2002 · N370PX · Saab 340B · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR MALA020668Skin · debondedDURING 6Y/4Y INSPECTION FOUND LT AND RT ELEVATOR LEADING EDGES HAVE DEBONDS ON TOP SURFACE. MAINTENANCE REPAIRED IAW EO S55031. A/C RELEASE DATE 11/17/02.Nov 13, 2002 · N415XJ · Saab 340B · Elevator, Plate/SkinSDR MALA020653Control Module · failedDURING FLT 2919, RT INTAKE HEAT INTERMITTENT, CYCLES ON AND OFF. A/C RETURN TO MSP. MAINTENANCE REPLACED RT DEICE CONTROL MODULE, OPS CHECK GOOD.Nov 13, 2002 · N430XJ · Saab 340B · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice SystemSDR MALA020656Seat Track · corrodedDURING 6Y/4Y INSPECTION, SEAT TRACK BL 0, STA 297-348 HAS CORROSION. MAINTENANCE COMPLETED SEAT TRACK REPAIR SPLICE IAW EO 53060. A/C RELEASE DATE 11/20/02.Nov 12, 2002 · N370PX · Saab 340B · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach FittingsSDR MALA020652Seal · obstructedIMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKE OFF, FLT 3032, MAIN DOOR MADE VERY LOUD NOISE. AIR RETURN TO MEM. MAINTENANCE FOUND STICKER ON MAIN DOOR FRAME MATING SURFACE WHICH CAUSED MAIN DOOR TO NOT SEAL PROPERLY. INSPECTED MAIN DOOR SEAL AND DOOR FRAME SURFACE, NO FURTHER DINov 12, 2002 · N408XJ · Saab 340B · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR MALA020650Battery Pack · will not testDURING MAINTENANCE ON A/C, EMERGENCY BATTERY PACKS 20LN AND 21LN FAILED TEST. MAINTENANCE REPLACED BOTH BATTERIES, AND TESTS GOOD.Nov 12, 2002 · N417XJ · Saab 340B · Emergency LightingSDR MALA020649Relay · failedDURING FLIGHT 2923, THE LT IGNITION LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER TAKEOFF. AIR RETURN TO MEM. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED RELAY 43PC IAW AMM 74-30-15-2. NO DEFECTS NOTED.Nov 10, 2002 · N428XJ · Saab 340B · Ignition SystemSDR MALA020648Control Unit · malfunctionedDURING CLIMBOUT ON FLT 3395, RT ENGINE ITT DROPPED TO 355 INFLIGHT. THE CABIN PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ALSO. AIR RETURN TO DTW. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED DECU. OPS CHECK GOOD.Nov 9, 2002 · N456XJ · Saab 340B · Central Warning
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