Saab SF340A

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  WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'SF340A'
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SDR MALA020105Sensor · defectiveDURING FLIGHT 3365 OUT OF DTW, RT DUCT OVER TEMP LIGHT CAME ON SEVERAL TIMES EVEN WITH A COLD TEMP SELECTED. A MID-TEMP AND THE TEMP SELECTOR IN MANUAL WHEN BLEED WAS OPEN WARM AIR WAS BEING BLOWN OUT, EVEN WITH TEMP SELECTED TO COLD. AIR RETURN TO DTW. MAIJan 5, 2002 · N991XJ · Saab SF340A · Pneumatic Indicating SystemSDR CHQ00089Indicator · erraticERRATIC ENGINE INDICATIONS. GROUND RAN IN ALL MODES AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE.Jan 5, 2002 · N40 · Saab SF340A · Power Indicating SystemSDR MALA020120Battery Pack · dischargedDURING TURNBACK INSPECTION NOTED EMERGENCY LIGHT POWER SUPPLY 22LN VOLTAGE TO BE LOW. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED BATTERY PAC ON EMERGENCY LIGHTING POWER SUPPLY 22LN WITH A SERVICEABLE BATTERY PACK IAW SF3 AMM 33-50-10. OPS CHECKS GOOD AT THIS TIME. P/Jan 2, 2002 · N107XJ · Saab SF340A · Emergency LightingSDR CHQ00086Door · out of rigGEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT. ADJUSTED LT GEAR DOOR RIGGING AND GEAR SWING GOOD.Jan 2, 2002 · N19 · Saab SF340A · Landing Gear Door Retract SectionSDR CHQ00085Door · out of adjGEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT. ADJUSTED LT MAIN GEAR DOOR, OPS CHECK GOOD.Jan 2, 2002 · N19 · Saab SF340A · Landing Gear Door Retract SectionSDR CHQ00084Uplock Switch · faultyWHEN GEAR GOES UP TCAS AND OAT FAIL AND GET CONFIG WARNING. REMOVED AND REPLACED NLG UPLOCK SWITCH AND RETRACTED GEAR, OAT OPERATED NORMAL, TCAS OPERATED NORMAL, WHEN BRINGING POWER BACK TO FLIGHT IDLE GOT CONFIG WARNING. INSTALLED NLG SWITCH AND THEN OPS CHDec 29, 2001 · N118 · Saab SF340A · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR CA020104005Strut · low(CAN) UPON SELECTION OF LANDING GEAR AFTER DEPARTURE, GEAR IN TRANSIT LIGHT ILLUMINATED INDICATING THAT 1 OF 3 GEAR NOT IN UP & LOCKED POSITION. CREW CARRIED OUT PROCEDURES AS PER AFM WITH NO CHANGE. GEAR SELECTED TO DOWN & 3 GREEN OBTAINED. IN PROP SPINNER CRDec 28, 2001 · Saab SF340A · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/AxleSDR CHQ00083Gauge · faultyLEFT ENGINE ITT FLUX. FERRIED A/C TO PIT. REMOVED AND REPLACED ITT GAUGE, OPS CHECK GOOD.Dec 28, 2001 · N360 · Saab SF340A · Engine EGT/TIT Indicating SystemSDR CHQ00082Connector · looseOAT FAIL, TCAS FAIL, AND CONFIG WARNING. RESECURED LOOSE CANNON PLUG ON WOW HARNESS, TEST FLIGHT GOOD.Dec 28, 2001 · N118 · Saab SF340A · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR CHQ00079Generator · failedLEFT AC GEN LIGHT ILLUMINATED. PERFORMED THE ABNORMAL CHECKLIST WITH NO EFFECT ON LEFT AC GEN LIGHT. REMOVED AND REPLACED LEFT AC GEN AND OPS CHECK GOOD.Dec 25, 2001 · N148 · Saab SF340A · AC Generator-AlternatorSDR CHQ00078Connector · dirtyGPWS PROBLEM CALLING OUT TOO LOW GEAR. FERRIED A/C TO IND. REMOVED, CLEANED AND RE SECURED RIGHT MLG DOWNLOCK SWITCH CONNECTOR AND OPS CHECK GOOD.Dec 22, 2001 · N138 · Saab SF340A · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR MALA020104Support · crackedDURING C-CHECK IN CWA, RT INBOARD FLAP SUPPORT AT WS 142 IS CRACKED. MAINTENANCE REMOVED OLD RIB SUPPORT AND INSTALLED NEW SUPPORT P/N 7255900-064 IAW SRM 51-20. MAINTENANCE INSTALLED NEW REAR FRAME P/N 7257840-082 IAW MAL EO 57042, FWD CORE FRAME DIAGONAL SDec 21, 2001 · N89XJ · Saab SF340A · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR MALA010795RelayDuring flight 3393, Landing gear normal extension due to popped Landing Gear Control C/B. Breaker was reset, ORH lead to emergency gear, Maintenance replaced relay 10 GA. Ops check good per SF3 MM Chap 32/30/. Ohmed Landing Gear Control Valve, checked withDec 21, 2001 · N106XJ · Saab SF340A · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR CHQ00077Ecu · faultyLEFT ENGINE TQ INDICATION FLUX ON TAKEOFF ROLL. REMOVED AND REPLACED LEFT ECU, GROUND RAN NO DEFECTS NOTED THIS TIME AND DATE.Dec 21, 2001 · N360 · Saab SF340A · Engine BMEP/Torque IndicatingSDR CHQ00071Chip Detector · false indicationLEFT ENGINE CHIP DETECTOR LIGHT CAME ON DURING APPROACH. FOUND NO METALLIC PARTICLES ON CHIP DETECTOR. CLEANED CHIP DETECTOR, GROUND RAN A/C 15 MIN, OPS CHECK GOOD IAW GE AMM 72-00-00. NO LEAKS NOTED.Dec 14, 2001 · N158CQ · Saab SF340A · Turbine Engine Accessory DriveSDR CHQ00068Connector · dirtyON TRAINING FLIGHT CREW REPORTED ACCOMPLISHED V1 CUT AND AT ADDITION OF TORQUE TO RT ENGINE FLAMED OUT IN FLIGHT. CLEANED CANNON PLUGS, GROUND RAN, TEST FLEW AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.Dec 13, 2001 · N150 · Saab SF340A · Engine Fuel System WiringSDR REX2002F00000Gearbox · damagedIN CRUISE FLIGHT, CREW HEARD A LOUD BANG. THIS WAS FOLLOWED BY ERRATIC RIGHT HADN ENGINE OPERATION WITH A LOSS OF PROPELLER GEARBOX OIL PRESSURE. THE RIGHT ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN USING THE APPROVED EMERGENCY CHECKLIST, AND AN EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED. LANDING WDec 12, 2001 · N110PX · Saab SF340A · Turbine Engine Reduction GearSDR MALA010792Valve · failedDURING FLIGHT 2868 LT AIR VALVE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AIR RETURN TO DTW. WEATHER CONDITIONS WARRANT THE RETURN. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE LT GARRET VALVE, (SWAPPED LEFT TO RIGHT AND PROBLEM FOLLOWED) IAW SAAB MM CH 75. OPS AND SECURITY CHECK GOOD.Dec 12, 2001 · N110XJ · Saab SF340A · Engine Anti-Icing SystemSDR CHQ00063Engine · fluctuatesABORTED TAKEOFF FOR LT ENGINE TORQUE FLUX. GROUND RAN A/C, NO DEFECTS NOTED.Dec 10, 2001 · Saab SF340A · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR MALA010790Flux Detector · failedDURING FLIGHT 3134, DUAL HEADING FAILURE INFLIGHT (COMPARATOR) AIR RETURN TO MSP. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 2 FLUX DETECTOR UNIT P/N 622-5812-001 S/N ON 26179, S/N OFF 15446. NR 2 AHRS OP CHECKS GOOD IAW SF 340 MM CHAP 34.15446.Dec 5, 2001 · N68XJ · Saab SF340A · Directional Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR MALA010789Connector · contaminatedON FLIGHT 2773, IN-FLIGHT AUTO PILOT ON, SHARP PITCH DOWN FORCE, MANUALLY DISCONNECTED. PHYSICAL FORCE TO OPERATE PITCH AXIS MAIN PITCH TRIM INOP FROM LEFT AND RIGHT SEATS. STANDBY PITCH OK. AC LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE FOUND MOISTURE IN ACTUATODec 4, 2001 · N41XJ · Saab SF340A · Elevator Control SystemSDR CHQ00056Warning Light · activatedCARGO DOOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. DEFERRED.Dec 3, 2001 · Saab SF340A · Door Warning SystemSDR CHQ00055Control Unit · malfunctionedON TAKEOFF CONFIG WARNING. REMOVED AND REPLACED WEU, GROUND RAN OPS CHECK GOOD.Dec 3, 2001 · Saab SF340A · Central WarningSDR CHQ00051Chip Detector · dirtyRIGHT ENGINE CHIP DETECTOR LIGHT CAME ON. CLEANED CHIP DETECTOR, INSPECTED AND GROUND RAN ALL WITHIN LIMITS.Nov 30, 2001 · Saab SF340A · Engine Oil Indicating SystemSDR MALA010788Skin · dentedDURING 4K-CHECK IN CWA, MAINTENANCE NOTICED A DENT IN FUSELAGE SKIN AT STA 356.0 BETWEEN STRINGERS L168 AND L1622 RT. MAINTENANCE REPAIRED IAW EO 53110.Nov 28, 2001 · N31XJ · Saab SF340A · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR MALA010785Generator · failedDURING FLIGHT NR 3020 AC DID AN AIR RETURN FOR THE RIGHT DC GEN FAILING. WEATHER WAS BAD AT DESTINATION (YWG) SO CREW HAD AC TURN AROUND. AIR RETURN TO MSP. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE RT DC GENERATOR P/N 23080-031, S/N OFF 96289, S/N ON 96449.Nov 28, 2001 · N99XJ · Saab SF340A · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR 00048Thermister · malfunctionedLEFT INTAKE HEAT INOP. SWAPPED THERMISTORS, CHECKS GOOD AT THIS TIME.Nov 28, 2001 · Saab SF340A · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice SystemSDR CHQ00044Engine · overtempLEFT ENGINE OVERTEMP DURING TAKEOFF ROLL WITH CTOT ON.Nov 24, 2001 · Saab SF340A · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR CHQ00043Engine · overtempLEFT ENGINE OVERTEMP DURING TAKEOFF ROLL, ABORTED TAKEOFF.Nov 23, 2001 · N158CQ · Saab SF340A · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR MALA010779Converter · failedDURING FLIGHT 3345, F/O'S WINDSHIELD WIPER FROZE STRAIGHT UP AFTER TAKEOFF. CREW HEARD GRINDING NOISE. AIR TURNBACK TO MSP. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED FL'S WIPER CONVERTER (P/N 2312M78-2) SN/OFF 00636, SN/ON 00819. OPS CHECKS GOOD. DONE IAW SAAB AMMNov 23, 2001 · N99XJ · Saab SF340A · Windshield/Door Rain/Ice RemovalSDR MALA010778Computer · faultyDURING FLIGHT 3023, F/O'S SIDE AVIONICS, INFLIGHT EHSI NORMAL EXCEPT RED HEADING FLAG, EADI PITCH MISSING, COLOR GONE, AHRS FAILURE, ALSO AUTO PILOT/YD FAILED. LANDS HARD AND FLYS CROOKED. AIR RETURN TO MSP. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 2 AHRS COMPUTNov 19, 2001 · N109XJ · Saab SF340A · Integrated Flight SystemSDR MALA010787Spar · crackedDURING 4K-CHECK IN CWA, LT FLAP REAR SPAR CRACKED AT WS 142.06. COMPLETED REPAIR OF REAR SPAR IAW EO 57007.Nov 18, 2001 · N31XJ · Saab SF340A · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR CHQ00040Light · inoperativeRIGHT HAND BUS LIGHT INOP.Nov 16, 2001 · N121 · Saab SF340A · Flight Compartment LightingSDR MALA010769Frame · corrodedDURING 4K-CHECK IN CWA, FRAME AT STA 294 HAS CORROSION. MAINTENANCE REPAIRED IAW EO 52108.Nov 8, 2001 · N109XJ · Saab SF340A · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR MALA010768Seat Track · corrodedDURING 4K CHECK IN CWA, LT CENTER AISLE SEAT TRACK INBOARD CARGO FLOOR BOARD FLANGE HAS HEAVY AND DEEP CORROSION AT APPROXIMATELY STA 686.88 TO APPROXIMATELY STA 651. MAINTENANCE COMPLIED WITH REPAIR OF LT CENTER AISLE SEAT TRACK INBOARD CARGO FLOOR BOARD FLANov 6, 2001 · N109XJ · Saab SF340A · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach FittingsSDR CHQ00035Controller · malfunctionedAUTO COURSEN WILL NOT ARM AND C TOT INOP.Nov 1, 2001 · Saab SF340A · Propeller Controlling SystemSDR MALA010766Control Unit · faultyDURING FLIGHT 3172, RT ENGINE INTAKE LIP ACCUMULATED SIGNIFICANT ICE WITH ALL ENGINE ANTI-ICE SYSTEMS WORKING OK. MAINTENANCE CONDUCTED OPERATIONAL CHECK IAW SF340 MM CHAP 30. ALL CHECKS GOOD, INSTALLED SERVICEABLE DE-ICE CONTROL MODULE P/N 44730-501, S/N ONOct 25, 2001 · N107XJ · Saab SF340A · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice SystemSDR MALA010765Drain Line · contaminatedDURING FLIGHT 3327, INFLIGHT REACHING CRUISE, RUDDER LIMIT ILLUMINATED, LT AIR SPEED 195 KTS, AND STBY A/S 255 KTS. AIR RETURN TO MSP. MAINTENANCE FOUND WATER IN STBY PITOT DRAIN. PURGED DRAIN SYSTEM. COMPLETED PITOT STATIC LEAK CHECK OF STBY SYSTEM LEAK COct 25, 2001 · N119XJ · Saab SF340A · Pitot/Static SystemSDR MALA010762Smoke · detectedAFTER LANDING FLIGHT 3382, FLIGHT ATTENDANT AND PASSENGERS CLAIMED SMOKE IN THE CABIN. AIRCRAFT WAS SHUTDOWN PER QRH, PASSENGERS EVACUATED. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AVIONICS RACK, INTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM, BLEED AIR SYSTEM AND PERFORMED TEST FLIGHT. OPS CHECKSOct 22, 2001 · N79XJ · Saab SF340A · Air Distribution SystemSDR MALA010760Circuit Breaker · trippedDURING FLIGHT 2774 ON FINAL, THE FLAPS DID NOT COME DOWN ON THE MISSED APPROACH. NOTICED FLAP INDICATOR C/B POPPED. RESET AND EVERYTHING WAS NORMAL. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED FLAPS FOR ANY OBVIOUS DEFECTS, NONE NOTED. PERFORMED OPERATIONAL CHECK OF FLAP SYSTEMOct 18, 2001 · N99XJ · Saab SF340A · Trailing Flap Position Indicating SystemSDR CHQ00033Warning Light · activatedLT PROP OIL PRESSURE LIGHT-0-PRESSURE.Oct 18, 2001 · N146 · Saab SF340A · Engine Oil PressureSDR CHQ00029Computer · faultyNR 1 CAPTAINS AHRS STARTED PITCHING AND ROLLING.Oct 12, 2001 · Saab SF340A · Integrated Flight SystemSDR CHQ00030Warning System · activatedON FINAL APPROACH INTO STL, THE PILOT HAD A RT BLEED LEAK. PILOT DECLARED AN EMERGENCY.Oct 12, 2001 · N123 · Saab SF340A · Bleed Air Indicating SystemSDR MALA010743Transducer · faultyAFTER TAKEOFF OF FLIGHT 3236, R PROP GAUGE INDICATED MAX OIL PRESSURE. AIR RETURN TO MSP. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED RT PGB OIL PRESSURE TRANSDUCER P/N IPTE55-1000-200D10 IAW SAAB AMM 79-30-05. REPLACED RT ENGINE WIRE HARNESS AND OHMED AND MEGGED WIREOct 9, 2001 · N68XJ · Saab SF340A · Engine Oil PressureSDR MALA010757Control Cable · chafedDURING 4K-CHECK IN CWA, RT O/B FWD FUSELAGE ELEVATOR CABLE CHAFED. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED RT O/B FWD FUSELAGE ELEVATOR CABLE IAW SF3 AMM 27-31-15-4, P/N 7227105-712.Oct 6, 2001 · N99XJ · Saab SF340A · Elevator Control SystemSDR MALA010746Control Cable · chafedFOUND DURING 4K-CHECK IN CWA, LT O/B FWD FUSELAGE ELEVATOR CABLE CHAFED. MAINTENANCE REPLACED LT FWD O/B ELEVATOR FUSELAGE CABLE IAW SF3 AMM 27-31-15 P/N 7227105-711.Oct 4, 2001 · N99XJ · Saab SF340A · Elevator Control SystemSDR MALA010747Control Cable · chafedFOUND DURING 4K-CHECK IN CWA, LT I/B FWD FUSELAGE ELEVATOR CABLE CHAFED. MAINTENANCE REPLACED LT I/B FWD FUSELAGE ELEVATOR CABLE IAW SR3 AMM 27-31-154 P/N ON 7227705-644.Oct 4, 2001 · N99XJ · Saab SF340A · Elevator Control SystemSDR MALA010748Control Cable · chafedFOUND DURING 4K-CHECK IN CWA, LT FUSELAGE CIRCUIT I AFT RUDDER CABLE CHAFED. MAINTENANCE REPLACED LT CIRCUIT I AFT RUDDER CABLE P/N 7227105-582 IAW SF340 AMM 27-21-25-4.Oct 4, 2001 · N99XJ · Saab SF340A · Rudder Control SystemSDR MALA010749Control Cable · chafedDURING 4K-CHECK IN CWA, MAINTENANCE FOUND LT O/B CIRCUIT I DUAL FUSELAGE RUDDER CABLE CHAFED. MX REPLACED LT O/B CIRCUIT I DUAL RUDDER CABLE P/N 7227105-562 IAW SF340 AMM 27-21-25-4.Oct 4, 2001 · N99XJ · Saab SF340A · Rudder Control SystemSDR MALA010750Control Cable · chafedLT I/B CIRCUIT I DUAL FUSELAGE RUDDER CABLE CHAFED. MAINTENANCE REPLACED LT I/B CIRCUIT I RUDDER CABLE P/N 7227105-571 IAW SF340 AMM 27-21-25-4.Oct 4, 2001 · N99XJ · Saab SF340A · Rudder Control System
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