# Service difficulty reports: Saab-Fairchild 340A

A list on [Saab-Fairchild 340A](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-fairchild-340a.md).

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- [SDR 2026FA0000832](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000832.md): Clamp · broken · Sep 13, 2026 · N340LL · Cessna 340A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > AIRCRAFT DEPARTED KHND. A FEW MINUTES AFTER REACHING FL 190 AND SETTING CRUISE POWER, THE LEFT ENGINE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER. THE LEFT ENGINE MANIFOLD PRESSURE BEGAN DECLINING SO PILOT DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND IMMEDIATELY DIVERTED TO KSGU. THE INITIAL LOSS IN PO
- [SDR 2026FA0000504](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000504.md): Wheel Half · cracked · Jun 10, 2026 · N340XC · Cessna 340A · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > 3-PIECE NOSE GEAR WHEEL ASSEMBLY CRACKS ON MIDDLE HUB ASSEMBLY #D30321.
- [SDR 2026FA0000503](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000503.md): Wheel · cracked · Jun 10, 2026 · N340RF · Cessna 340A · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > 3-PIECE NOSE GEAR WHEEL ASSEMBLY CRACKS ON MIDDLE HUB ASSEMBLY #D30321.
- [SDR 2026FA0000327](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000327.md): Alternator · destroyed · May 7, 2026 · N6823D · Cessna 340A · DC Generator-Alternator
  > ALTERNATOR INPUT SHAFT HAS BEEN DAMAGED DUE TO DETROYED DRIVE COUPLING. DRIVE COUPLING HUB NO LONGER ROUND AND WOODRUFF KEY SLOT NO LONGER VISIBLE AS THE HOLE IS NOW EGG-SHAPED. DRIVE COUPLING HUB & GEAR COMPLETELY SEPARATED WITH NEARLY ALL RUBBER BUSHING MI
- [SDR 2025FA0000646](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025FA0000646.md): Intake Duct · ruptured · Sep 16, 2025 · N6305X · Cessna 340A · Engine Air Intake System
  > R/H ENGINE MP WILL NOT GO OVER 32 INCHES ABOVE 15,000. PRESSURE TESTED THE RH ENGINE INTAKE SYSTEM AND FOUND THE REAR INTAKE PIPE TORN.
- [SDR 2025FA0000002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025FA0000002.md): Attach Bracket · failed · Jan 3, 2025 · N774DC · Cessna 340A · Main Landing Gear
  > THE ACFT LANDED WITH DOWN AND LOCKED INDICATIONS ON LEFT AND NOSE GEAR ONLY. THE RIGHT GEAR COLLAPSED ON LANDING CAUSING THE AIRCRAFT TO GO OFF THE RUNWAY INTO GRASS AREA ALONG SIDE THE RUNWAY, THE PROP AND RIGHT WING WERE DAMAGED. UPON SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION I
- [SDR 2022FA0000653](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000653.md): Shimmy Dampener · faulted · Aug 14, 2022 · N340DE · Cessna 340A · Nose/Tail Landing Gear
  > NOSE SHIMMY ON TAKEOFF, ABORTED TAKEOFF TO VERIFY TIRE WAS NOT FLAT. REPORTED BY PILOT
- [SDR 2022FA0000447](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000447.md): Elt · false activation · Aug 2, 2022 · N340BA · Cessna 340A · Emergency Locator Beacon
  > THE AIRCRAFT WAS SECURED AND PARKED ON THE KBOI NORTH RAMP FOR SEVERAL DAYS, WITHOUT MOVEMENT. THE ELT FALSELY ACTIVATED AROUND 0200 UTC ON 02AUG22, ALERTING THE AIR FORCE SEARCH AND RESCUE AND 121.5. UPON INSPECTION, ALL SWITCHES AND CONTROLS WERE IN THE CO
- [SDR S1ZA202102000005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/S1ZA202102000005.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Mar 1, 2021 · N2669N · Cessna 340A · Wing Main, Frame Structure
  > RIGHT MAIN FUEL TANK (TIP TANK) AFT BULKHEAD (PN: 0823400-109) CRACKED IN UPPER RADIUS. THIS BULK HEAD IS AN EXTENSION OF THE AFT WING SPARE IS THE ONLY ONE OF 2 LOCATIONS THAT HOLD THE FUEL TANK ON THE AIRPLANE. THIS AIRPLANE HAS BEEN THROUGH COUNTLESS 100
- [SDR 2021FA0000032](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021FA0000032.md): Bellcrank · cracked · Feb 4, 2021 · N6305X · Cessna 340A · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > AFTER DISCOVERING FAILED RH MLG IDLER BELLCRANK, P/N 0841106-6, DECIDED TO PERFORM NDI INSPECTION OF LH MLG IDLER BELLCRANK P/N 0841106-5. MULTIPLE CRACK INITIATION POINTS WERE FOUND IN THE SAME AREA AS THE FAILED LINK
- [SDR 2021FA0000033](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021FA0000033.md): Bellcrank · cracked · Feb 3, 2021 · N6305X · Cessna 340A · Landing Gear Door Retract Section
  > R/H INNER GEAR DOOR BELLCRANK IDLER HAD BROKEN IN TWO PIECES. CUSTOMER BOUGHT A NEW PART WITH HIM TO INSTALL. BREAKAGE LOOKED CLEAN WITH NO CORROSION AT THE BREAKAGE SURFACE. IN CONVERSATION WITH CUSTOMER, WE HAD THE LEFT SIDE REMOVED AND CHECKED IT IN SAME AR
- [SDR 2021FA0000025](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021FA0000025.md): Bellcrank · broken · Jan 27, 2021 · N6305X · Cessna 340A · Landing Gear Door Retract Section
  > AFTER LANDING ON POSTFLIGHT WALK AROUND, DISCOVERED RT INBOARD GEAR DOOR OPEN. FOUND BELLCRANK ASSEMBLY IDLER RT, P/N 0841106-6 FAILED AT ARM THAT ATTACHES TO DOOR ACTUATOR CRANK ASSEMBLY.
- [SDR 2020FA0000525](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000525.md): Pitot Tube · cracked · Dec 7, 2020 · N444JM · Cessna 340A · Pitot/Static System
  > 24 MONTH 91.411 & 91.413 TEST WAS DUE ON AIRCRAFT. WE PERFORM A PITOT LEAK CHECK PRIOR TO PERFORMING THE STATIC SYSTEM TESTS TO ENSURE OUR TEST EQUIPMENT WILL FUNCTION PROPERLY. WHEN SELECTING LEAK TEST MODE, I FOUND AN EXCESSIVE PITOT LEAK. TROUBLESHOOTING
- [SDR 2020FA0000428](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000428.md): Switch · broken · Sep 10, 2020 · N340DF · Cessna 340A · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > RIGHT GEAR DOWN LIGHT WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE ON LANDING. I LOOKED AT THE LANDING GEAR WHEN THE PLANE WAS TOWED IN TO MY SHOP. I FOUND THE LANDING GEAR MICRO SWITCH ACTUATOR TAB BROKEN. WE JACKED THE AIRPLANE AND REPLACED THE SWITCH TAB AND ADJUSTED. WE OPERA
- [SDR S1ZA2020081000004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/S1ZA2020081000004.md): Bellcrank · broken · Aug 8, 2020 · N67664 · Cessna 340A · Landing Gear Door Retract Section
  > THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR IDLER BELL CRANK ASSY BROKE IN HALF. THE BREAK CAUSED THE INNER GEAR DOOR TO HANG FREE. THE POINT OF FAILURE HAD RUST IN THE CRACK. THE GEAR DOOR APPEARS TO HAVE CAUGHT ON THE FAIRING WHILE OPENING AND THAT IS WHAT ADDED THE STRESS TO TH
- [SDR S1ZA2019120500003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/S1ZA2019120500003.md): Crankcase · cracked · Dec 5, 2019 · N67664 · Cessna 340A · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > CRACKED CRANK CASE. REMOVED ALL CYLINDERS DUE TO 4 BEING LOW COMPRESSION. 2 OTHER CYLINDERS WERE RECENTLY REPLACED BY PERSONS UNKNOWN AT EXACT TIME UNKNOWN. I FOUND 8130-3 FORMS FOR THE TWO REPLACED CYLINDERS(5&3) OPPOSITE THE CASE CRACK, DATED MARCH 1, 2019
- [SDR S1ZA2019120500391](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/S1ZA2019120500391.md): Spar · used · Dec 5, 2019 · N67664 · Cessna 340A · Wing Spar
  > LEFT MAIN FUEL TANK (TIP TANK) AFT BULKHEAD (PN: 0823400-109) CRACKED IN UPPER RADIUS. THIS BULK HEAD IS AN EXTENSION OF THE AFT WING SPARE AND IS ONE OF ONLY 2 LOCATIONS THAT HOLD THE FUEL TANK ON THE AIRPLANE. WE HAVE JUST PURCHASED THE AIRPLANE AND ONLY F
- [SDR CA180907011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA180907011.md): Clamp · cracked · Sep 7, 2018 · Cessna 340A · Exhaust Turbine System (Reciprocating)
  > (CAN) DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION AS WELL AS IN CONJUNCTION WITH AD 2000-01-16, THE V-BAND CLAMP THAT ATTACHES THE WASTEGATE EXHAUST ELBOW TO THE EXHAUST HEADER ASSY WAS FOUND CRACKED. (TC# 20180907011)
- [SDR 2017FA0000348](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000348.md): Cylinder Head · cracked · Apr 19, 2017 · N669JM · Cessna 340A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > CRACKS IN THE HEADS ABOVE THE INTAKE PORT IN BOTH CYLINDERS. FUEL STAINING ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE HEAD. THIS IS THE THIRD AND FOURTH CYLINDERS THAT HAVE BEEN REPLACED ON THIS ACFT. THE EARLIER ONES WERE DONE ON 10/19/15 WITH 379 HOURS ON THE PARTS.
- [SDR SQPA032020170001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SQPA032020170001.md): Propeller · detached · Mar 20, 2017 · N114BH · Cessna 340A · Propeller Assembly
  > LEFT PROPELLER DEPARTED AIRCRAFT DURING CLIMBOUT. NO PRIOR INDICATION OF PROBLEMS WERE REPORTED BY PILOT
- [SDR 2017FA0000363](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000363.md): Lifter · spalled · Mar 17, 2017 · N21234 · Cessna 340A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > BOTTOM SURFACE OF LIFTERS SPALLING CAUSING DAMAGE TO CAMSHAFT AND METAL CONTAMINATION TO ENGINE.
- [SDR 2017FA0000361](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000361.md): Lifter · failed · Mar 17, 2017 · N350A · Cessna 340A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > BOTTOM SURFACE OF LIFTERS SPALLING CAUSING DAMAGE TO CAMSHAFT AND METAL CONTAMINATION TO ENGINE.
- [SDR 2017FA0000356](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000356.md): Lifter · spalled · Mar 17, 2017 · N350A · Cessna 340A · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > BOTTOM SURFACE OF LIFTERS SPALLING CAUSING DAMAGE TO CAMSHAFT AND METAL CONTAMINATION TO ENGINE.
- [SDR 2016F00096](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016F00096.md): Bolt · failed · Mar 8, 2016 · N400HC · Cessna 340A · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck
  > LEFT MLG SCISSORS ASSY. THE AN310-5 NUT GALLED OFF THE END OA AN AN175-20 BOLT. RESULTING IN THE FAILURE OF THE LT MLG SCISSORS ASSEMBLY.
- [SDR CA151209003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA151209003.md): Window · cracked · Nov 22, 2015 · Cessna 340A · Flight Compartment Windows
  > (CAN) PILOT HEARD THE SIDE WINDOW CRACK WHEN HE WAS CRUISING AT 13,000 FT. WITH THE ACFT PRESSURIZED. THE WINDOW CRACKED FROM THE LOWER FORWARD EDGE TO THE STORM WINDOW HOLE, THE LENGTH OF THE CRACK WAS 2.75" LONG, THE CRACK STOPPED AT THE STORM WINDOW OPENIN
- [SDR YWYR2015112400001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/YWYR2015112400001.md): Cylinder · cracked · Nov 16, 2015 · N801EC · Cessna 340A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > WHILE PERFORMING VISUAL INSPECTION DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, TECH NOTED STAINING BETWEEN CYLINDER FINS ON INTAKE SIDE OF CYLINDER NR 6 ON RT ENGINE. CYLINDER COMPRESSION CHECK AND BORESCOPE INSPECTION CONFIRMED THAT STAINING WAS DUE TO A CRACK BETWEEN INTAKE
- [SDR 3PSR20151012005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/3PSR20151012005.md): Blade · cracked · Oct 12, 2015 · Cessna 340A · Propeller Assembly
  > DURING A BEARING INSPECTION OF BLADE, PN 660713275, SN SF340-132 5019, A 6" CRACK AROUND THE BLADE SHANK WAS NOTED. THIS CRACK WAS VERIFIED WITH A FLUORESCENT PENETRANT INSPECTION. THE BLADE WAS REMOVED FROM THE NR 1 BLADE POSITION. SCOTT I COULDN`T FIND TH
- [SDR CA060609001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060609001.md): Axle · loose · Mar 12, 2015 · Cessna 340A · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck
  > (CAN) NR 4 MAIN WHEEL ASSEMBLY OBSERVED TO BE HOT TO THE TOUCH DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. WHEN THE AIRCRAFT WAS JACKED TO INVESTIGATE THE CAUSE, THE WHEEL APPEARED TO BE LOOSE ON THE AXLE. THE WHEEL WAS REMOVED AND THE INNER WHEEL BEARING WAS FOUND TO HAVE BE
- [SDR NI6R201503050024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NI6R201503050024.md): Crankcase · cracked · Mar 5, 2015 · N505SF · Cessna 340A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > DURING INVESTIGATION OF LT ENGINE OIL LEAK, A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED IN THE ENGINE CASE OTBD SIDE RUNNING BETWEEN THE NR 2 & NR 4 CYLINDERS.
- [SDR NI6R201502260023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NI6R201502260023.md): Pin · broken · Feb 26, 2015 · N505SF · Cessna 340A · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > RT ENGINE NR 5 WRIST PIN, INTERNAL ALUMINUM PIECE BROKEN.
- [SDR BIGR20140725001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BIGR20140725001.md): Alternator · fractured · Jul 20, 2014 · N118BH · Cessna 340A · DC Generator-Alternator
  > THE RT ENGINE LOCKED UP DURING FLIGHT GOING INTO FEATHER AND COULD NOT BE RESTARTED. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE ENGINE NEARLY LOCKED UP BUT COULD STILL BE TURNED WITH DIFFICULTY USING THE PROPELLER. THE ALTERNATOR ROTOR SHAFT HAD SHEARED OFF FLUSH WITH THE ALTERN
- [SDR ANCF2014FA0000376](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ANCF2014FA0000376.md): Resistor · burned · Jun 9, 2014 · N6305X · Cessna 340A · Electrical Power System Wiring
  > DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND HEATER BLOWER LOW SPEED RESISTOR, BURNED. ATTACHED WIRE INSULATION WAS BURNED BACK ABOUT TWO INCHES. FOUND HEAT DAMAGE TO MOUNTING SURFACE. REPLACED RESISTOR AND WIRING.
- [SDR 2014FA0000361](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000361.md): Points · broken · Jun 4, 2014 · N21234 · Cessna 340A · Magneto/Distributor
  > OWNER PERFORMED MAGNETO CHECK ON LT ENGINE AND FOUND MAGNETO INOPERABLE, UPON REMOVAL OF MAGNETO AND INSPECTION OF MAGNETO FOUND THE POINTS CONTACT BROKEN.
- [SDR CA140630025](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140630025.md): Line · chafed · May 5, 2014 · Cessna 340A · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > (CAN) WHILE REMOVING THE ENGINE FROM THE AIRFRAME, THE OIL LINE BETWEEN THE WASTEGATE CONTROLLER AND ABSOLUTE PRESSURE CONTROLLER WAS FOUND TO BE CHAFING AGAINST THE EXHAUST ELBOW. LIGHT PROBING WITH A PICK PENETRATED THE WALL OF THE LINE.
- [SDR CA140630024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140630024.md): Cylinder Head · separated · May 3, 2014 · Cessna 340A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (CAN) THE NR 6 CYLINDER HEAD SEPARATED BY FAILING THOUGH THE ALUMINUM CASTING. ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN AND PROP FEATHERED AND LANDING WAS CARRIED OUT. THE ENGINE IS A RAM 6 STC CONVERSION. AD 2004-08-10 APPLIES TO THIS CYLINDER PN, BUT THE SN OF THE AFFECTED CY
- [SDR 9BYR2014022000091](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9BYR2014022000091.md): Cylinder Head · cracked · Feb 12, 2014 · N6225X · Cessna 340A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > PILOT STATED LOSS OF POWER/ROUGH RUNNING. DURING INVESTIGATION FOUND CYLINDER NR 3 CRACKED FROM TOP SPARK PLUG HOLE TO EXHAUST VALVE. CYLINDER NR 2 HEAD HAD SEPARATED FROM BARREL AND CRACKED FROM TOP SPARK PLUG HOLE TO EXHAUST VALVE ALSO. CYLINDER NR 6 EXHA
- [SDR 2013FA0000740](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000740.md): Pivot Assy · failed · Dec 5, 2013 · N6225X · Cessna 340A · Flight Compartment Equipment
  > BOTH PIVOT ARMS SUPPORTING THE PILOT SEAT BACK FAILED DURING TAXI, RENDERING THE SEATBACK USELESS. SPECIFIC INSPECTION FOR CRACKS AND CORROSION ON THE SEAT PIVOT ARMS RECOMMENDED. THERE WAS EVIDENCE OF CRACKS THAT MAY HAVE CAUSED THE FAILURE.
- [SDR 2013FA0000682](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000682.md): Cylinder · cracked · Nov 23, 2013 · N6829K · Cessna 340A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > CYLINDER ENGINE CRACKED.
- [SDR 2013FA0000681](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000681.md): Cylinder · cracked · Nov 23, 2013 · N6829K · Cessna 340A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > CRACKED ENGINE CYLINDER.
- [SDR 2013FA0000680](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000680.md): Cylinder · cracked · Nov 23, 2013 · N6829K · Cessna 340A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > CRACKED ENGINE CYLINDER.
- [SDR LZ2R2014121700045](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LZ2R2014121700045.md): Cylinder · cracked · Nov 13, 2013 · N6829K · Cessna 340A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > DURING INSPECTION, FOUND CYLINDER CRACKED.
- [SDR LZ2R2014121700035](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LZ2R2014121700035.md): Cylinder · cracked · Nov 13, 2013 · N6829K · Cessna 340A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > DURING INSPECTION, FOUND CYLINDER CRACKED.
- [SDR LZ2R2013121600037](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LZ2R2013121600037.md): Cylinder · cracked · Nov 13, 2013 · N6829K · Cessna 340A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > DURING INSPECTION, FOUND CYLINDER CRACKED.
- [SDR LZ2R2013121600754](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LZ2R2013121600754.md): Cylinder · cracked · Nov 13, 2013 · N6829K · Cessna 340A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > DURING INSPECTION, FOUND CYLINDER CRACKED.
- [SDR 2013FA0000688](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000688.md): Cylinder · cracked · Nov 13, 2013 · N6829K · Cessna 340A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > CRACKED ENGINE CYLINDER.
- [SDR 2013FA0000687](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000687.md): Cylinder · cracked · Nov 13, 2013 · N6829K · Cessna 340A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > CRACKED ENGINE CYLINDER.
- [SDR 2013FA0000686](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000686.md): Cylinder · cracked · Nov 13, 2013 · N6829K · Cessna 340A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > CRACKED ENGINE CYLINDER.
- [SDR 2013FA0000685](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000685.md): Cylinder · cracked · Nov 13, 2013 · N6829K · Cessna 340A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > CRACKED ENGINE CYLINDER.
- [SDR LZ2R2013121600028](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LZ2R2013121600028.md): Cylinder · cracked · Jul 22, 2013 · N6829K · Cessna 340A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > DURING INSPECTION, FOUND CYLINDER CRACKED.
- [SDR LZ2R2013121600025](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LZ2R2013121600025.md): Cylinder · cracked · Jul 22, 2013 · N6829K · Cessna 340A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > DURING INSPECTION, FOUND CYLINDER CRACKED.

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_key = '340A'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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