Saab SF340A

Service difficulty reports · 2,633

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duckdb -csv -c "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 = 'SF340A'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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SDR CHQ00005Chip Detector · malfunctionedLT CHIP DETECTOR LIGHT CAME ON SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF. A/C RETURNED TO FIELD. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND FOUND GOOD FOR SERVICE.Jul 17, 2001 · Saab SF340A · Engine Oil Indicating SystemSDR MALA010592Pressure Panel · corrodedDURING 4K-HEAVY INSPECTION IN CWA, LT FLT DECK FLOOR NEAR PEDESTAL AREA HAS CORROSION. MAINTENANCE REPAIRED CORROSION AREA ON LT FLT DECK FLOOR NEAR PEDESTAL.Jul 16, 2001 · N76XJ · Saab SF340A · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR MALA01591Doubler · dentedDURING 4K-HEAVY CHECK IN CWA, RT FUSELAGE MIDDLE 2 ICE SHIELDS ARE DENTED. MAINTENANCE REMOVED ICE SHIELD AND REPAIRED FUSELAGE IAW EO S53005, REINSTALLED ICE SHIELD. PAINTED AS REQUIRED.Jul 15, 2001 · N76XJ · Saab SF340A · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR CHQ00004Connector · looseA/C RETURNED TO FIELD AFTER LT PROP GEAR BOX OIL PRESSURE FLUX. MAINTENANCE RESECURED LOOSE CANNON PLUGS.Jul 14, 2001 · Saab SF340A · Engine Oil PressureSDR MALA010590Frame · corrodedDURING 4K-HEAVY CHECK IN CWA, FUSELAGE BOTTOM FRAME AT STA 272 IS CORRODED. MAINTENANCE REPAIRED IAW EOS53099.Jul 13, 2001 · N76XJ · Saab SF340A · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR MALA010589Skin · chafedDURING 4K-HEAVY CHECK IN CWA, LT NACELLE I/B SKIN IS CHAFED WHERE FILLET PANEL SEAL CONTACTS SKIN.Jul 12, 2001 · N76XJ · Saab SF340A · Nacelle/Pylon, Plate/SkinSDR CHQ00002Smoke Detector · malfunctionedAVIONICS SMOKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER TAKEOFF. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED AVIONICS SMOKE DETECTOR.Jul 11, 2001 · Saab SF340A · Smoke DetectionSDR MALA010588Skin · chafedDURING 4K-CHECK IN CWA, FOUND RT NACELLE I/B SIDE WHERE FILLET PANEL INTERSECTS IS CHAFED. MAINTENANCE INSTALLED REPAIR ON I/B SKIN OF RT NACELLE IN I/B WING FAIRING CHAFED AREA.Jul 11, 2001 · N76XJ · Saab SF340A · Nacelle/Pylon, Plate/SkinSDR CHQ00001Pump · damagedPILOT REPORTED LOW OIL PRESSURE IN FLIGHT. ENG SHUTDOWN AND DIVERSION. MAINTENANCE REPAIRED C/B SUMP PUMP.Jul 10, 2001 · Saab SF340A · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR MALA010575Bulb · faultyON FLIGHT 3139, CREW REPORTED THE LT OIL TEMP (ENGINE) IS HIGH. A/C RETURNED TO MSP. MAINTENANCE REPLACED LT OIL TEMP BULB P/N 4053T73P01, S/N ON EGNAD727, S/N OFF GEN30288 IAW 79-00-00 P437, OPS AND LEAK CHECK GOOD. REPLACED LT ENGINE OIL. LEAK CHECK GOODJul 10, 2001 · N114XJ · Saab SF340A · Engine Oil TemperatureSDR MALA010587Control Cable · wornDURING 4K-INSPECTION IN CWA, RHOB RUDDER CABLE WORN, DUAL CIRCUIT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED RHOB RUDDER CABLE P/N 7227105-562 IAW SR340 AMM 27-21-25.Jul 9, 2001 · N76XJ · Saab SF340A · Rudder Control SystemSDR MALA010586Control Cable · wornDURING 4K-INSPECTION IN CWA, LHOB RUDDER CABLE WORN DUAL CIRCUIT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED LHOB RUDDER CABLE P/N 7227105-562 IAW SRM 340 AMM 27-21-25.Jul 9, 2001 · N76XJ · Saab SF340A · Rudder Control SystemSDR MALA010585Control Cable · wornDURING 4K-CHECK IN CWA, RHOB ELEVATOR CABLE WORN FWD FUSELAGE. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED RHOB FWD FUSELAGE ELEVATOR CABLE P/N 7227105-712 IAW SF3 AMM 27-31.Jul 9, 2001 · N76XJ · Saab SF340A · Elevator Control SystemSDR MALA010584Seat Track · corrodedDURING 4K-CHECK IN CWA, CENTER AISLE SEAT TRACK BLO IN CARGO AREA HAS CORROSION. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED BLO CARGO SEAT TRACK PN 7253799-457 AND REPAIRED BEAM-379.Jul 8, 2001 · N76XJ · Saab SF340A · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR MALA010583Seat Track · corrodedDURING 4-K CHECK IN CWA, CARGO SEAT TRACK LBL 18.3 STA 619-687 HAS HEAVY CORROSION. MAINTENANCE REMOVED PAINT AND ORROSION FROM RH TRACK RBL 18.3 IAW SRM 51-70-40. SEE DISC #4 FOR ALODINE.Jul 8, 2001 · N76XJ · Saab SF340A · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR MALA010571Engine · malfunctionedDURING START THE RT ENGINE WOULD NOT COME OUT OF GROUND IDLE WHEN THE POWER LEVERS WERE ADVANCED TO MIN/MAX RANGE THE ENGINE (PROP) DID NOT RESPOND. AFTER ABOUT 5 SECONDS WITH THE CL IN THE MIN/MAX RANGE CREW SAW SMOKE COMING OUT OF NACELLE AND SMELLED SMOKE Jul 7, 2001 · N68XJ · Saab SF340A · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR MALA010582Control Cable · chafedDURING 4K-CHECK IN CWA, O/B FWD LT AILERON WING CABLE IS CHAFED. MAINTENANCE REPLACED LHOB FWD AILERON WING CABLE IAW SR3 AMM 27-11-25 P/N 7227151-522. SEE 409 023522 FOR RIGGING AND SAFETY.Jul 5, 2001 · N76XJ · Saab SF340A · Aileron Control SystemSDR MALA010581Control Cable · chafedDURING 4K-CHECK IN CWA, FWD O/B CABLE OF RT AILERON WING IS CHAFED. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED CABLE P/N 7227105-522, IAW SF 340 27-11-25-4, SEE 409 023522 FOR RIGGING AND SAFETY.Jul 4, 2001 · N76XJ · Saab SF340A · Aileron Control SystemSDR MALA010580Control Cable · wornDURING 4K-INSPECTION IN CWA, LT AFT SINGLE RUDDER CABLE WORN CIRCUIT I. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED CABLE P/N 7227105-582. LT AFT SINGLE RUDDER CABLE REPLACED IAW SF340 AMM 27-21-25-4.Jul 4, 2001 · N76XJ · Saab SF340A · Rudder Control SystemSDR MALA010569Connector · defectiveWHILE COMPLETING EMERGENCY EXTENSION CHECKS FOR THE LANDING GEAR AND SEPARATION BOLT DUAL BRIDGE WIRE CONTINUITY CHECKS FOUND NO VOLTS AVAILABLE TO BOLT. UPON DISASSEMBLY OF CANNON PLUG FOUND FOUR WIRE BROKE. ONCE AGAIN SUSPECT ROUTING OF WIRES PUTTING TO MUJul 1, 2001 · N142XJ · Saab SF340A · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR MALA010567Switch · defectiveDURING FLIGHT 2735, HYDRAULIC CAUTION LIGHT ON IN FH-MAIN AND EMERGENCY ACCUMULATORS LOW-DID MEMORY ITEMS GEAR HANDLE DOWN NO LEFT GEAR. PULLED EMERGENCY LANDING GEAR HANDLE, ALL GEAR DOWN. A/C DIVERTED TO CRW. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED SEPARATION BOJul 1, 2001 · N46XJ · Saab SF340A · Hydraulic Quantity SensorSDR CHQA200150620Generator · failedA/C RETURNED TO FIELD AFTER RT A/C GENERATOR FAIL. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED RT A/C GENERATOR.Jun 20, 2001 · N150 · Saab SF340A · AC Generator-AlternatorSDR CHQA200196619Oil System · lack of lubeA/C ABORTED TAKEOFF AFTER LT ENGINE OIL PRESSURE INDICATION. MAINTENANCE ADDED 2 QTS OIL AND TIGHTENED DRAIN LINE.Jun 19, 2001 · N96 · Saab SF340A · Engine Oil Storage (Airframe Furnished)SDR CHQA6191252Oil System · lack of lubeA/C ABORTED TAKEOFF AFTER RT ENGINE OIL PRESSURE FLUX. THIS IS THE SECOND OCCURRENCE OF THE DAY FOR THIS AIRCRAFT. MAINTENANCE SERVICED OIL LEVEL.Jun 19, 2001 · N125 · Saab SF340A · Engine Oil Storage (Airframe Furnished)SDR CHQA200125619Oil System · lack of lubeA/C RETURNED TO FIELD AFTER RT OIL PRESSURE FLUX. SAME OCCURRENCE TWICE ON 6-19. MAINTENANCE SERVICED OIL LEVEL.Jun 19, 2001 · N125 · Saab SF340A · Engine Oil Storage (Airframe Furnished)SDR CHQ00020Hydraulic System · failedLOST HYD PRESS AND QTY IN FLIGHT. DECLARED EMERGENCY.Jun 18, 2001 · Saab SF340A · Hydraulic System, MainSDR CHQA200340618Oil System · lack of lubeON CLIMBOUT, RT ENGINE OIL PRESSURE FLUX. A/C RETURNED TO FIELD. MAINTENANCE SERVICED RT ENGINE OIL.Jun 18, 2001 · N340 · Saab SF340A · Engine Oil Storage (Airframe Furnished)SDR MALA010516Connector · looseON DESCENT TO LNK LEFT ENGINE OIL PRESSURE DROPPED TO ZERO AND CWP LIGHT ILLUMINATED. A ACCOMPLISHED QRH CHECKLIST AND MADE A PRECAUTIONARY SHUTDOWN OF LEFT ENGINE. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED LT ENGINE FOUND OIL QUANTITY AT NORMAL LEVEL. RESECURED CANNON PLUG ATJun 14, 2001 · N41XJ · Saab SF340A · Engine Oil PressureSDR CHQA200158613Computer · faultyA/C ABORTED TAKEOFF DUE TO RT STALL LIGHT. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED STALL WARNING COMPUTER.Jun 13, 2001 · N158 · Saab SF340A · Stall Warning SystemSDR 184901Warning Light · illuminatedAPPROXIMATELY 1035 (UTC), FLIGHT 4550 FWA-PIT, CREW ABORTED TAKEOFF WHEN A TAILPIPE HOT WARNING WAS INDICATED ON THE RIGHT ENGINE.Jun 12, 2001 · N152CQ · Saab SF340A · Overheat DetectionSDR MALA010514Control Column · stiffON FLIGHT 3201 FROM MCW, INFLIGHT NEEDS USE OF EXCESSIVE FORCE TO MANIPULATE FLIGHT CONTROLS. AC NEEDS TWO HANDS TO FLY. GETS WORSE WITH GEAR AND FLAPS DOWN, AND FLAG WILL COME ON IN BIG TURNS SOMETIMES. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED FLIGHT CONTROLS VISUALLY NO VISJun 9, 2001 · N89XJ · Saab SF340A · Control Column SectionSDR 2002FA0000038Motor · misrepairedFAN RETURNED TO MFG FOR UPGRADE TO C209-6901) CONFIGURATION. FAN WAS DISAS AND FOUND TO BE NOT OVERHAULED PER REQUIRED MM. ARMAT AND WINDINGS NOT OF MFG DESIGN. MM DOES NOT ALLOW FOR REWINDING OF ARMAT FIELD WINDINGS, OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS OTHER THAN LISTJun 6, 2001 · N69LP · Saab SF340A · Air Distribution FanSDR CHQA20010866Control Valve · failedFLAPS WON`T DEPLOY DURING LANDING. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED FLAP CONTROL VALVE.Jun 6, 2001 · N108 · Saab SF340A · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR MALA010512Module · faultyOUTBOUND OF DTW, THE LT AND RT INTAKE HEAT LIGHTS WOULD ILLUMINATE ON FLIGHT 2984. MAINTENANCE REPLACED DE-ICE PANEL P/N 7239042-503, S/N ON FFV989 AND WEU P/N 006WS00. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE LT DE-ICE MODULE P/N 44730-1, S/N OFF A00061, S/N ON A00462. RAJun 6, 2001 · N119XJ · Saab SF340A · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice SystemSDR CHQA20013561Connector · dirtyRIGHT TAIL PIPE HOT LIGHT CAME ON AFTER TAKEOFF. A/C RETURNED TO FIELD. MAINTENANCE CLEANED SENSOR CANNON PLUG.Jun 1, 2001 · Saab SF340A · Overheat DetectionSDR CHQA3561Connector · dirtyRIGHT TAILPIPE HOT LIGHT CAME ON AFTER TAKEOFF. A/C RETURNED TO FIELD. MAINTENANCE CLEANED SENSOR CANNON PLUG.Jun 1, 2001 · Saab SF340A · Overheat DetectionSDR AUS20010562Engine · overheated(AUS) RT ENGINE OVERTEMPED DURING START UP AFTER INTENTIONAL SHUTDOWN. OVERTEMP WAS ABOVE 1000 DEGREES FOR 9 SECONDS. PERSONNEL ERROR.May 31, 2001 · Saab SF340A · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR CHQA200138531Ecu · malfunctionedLEFT ENG LOSS OF PROP RPM. A/C RETURNED TO FIELD. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED ECU.May 31, 2001 · N138 · Saab SF340A · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR CHQA200196528Seal · failedLT ENGINE LOST OIL PRESSURE. CREW SHUT DOWN ENGINE AND DECLARED EMERGENCY. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED LT ENGINE BB AXIS SEAL.May 28, 2001 · N96 · Saab SF340A · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR CHQA200158528Controller · malfunctionedRT DUCT OVERTEMP SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF. FOLLOWED BY RT BLEED CLOSED LIGHT. CABIN TEMP HOT UNABLE TO COOL IN MANUAL MODE. A/C RETURNED TO DEPARTURE AIRPORT.May 28, 2001 · N158 · Saab SF340A · Cabin Temperature ControllerSDR MALA010503Module · failedDURING FLIGHT 3079 LT INTAKE ENGINE ANTI-ICE LT INTAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE DE-ICE MODULE P/N 44730-501, S/N ON A00202. RAN LT ENGINE FOR 1 HOUR WITH ENGINE DE-ICE/ANTI-ICE SELECTED. ALL CHECKS GOOD AT THIS TIME. ALL IAW SF34May 27, 2001 · N119XJ · Saab SF340A · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice SystemSDR MALA010501Control Valve · defectiveDURING FLIGHT 3178 FROM RFD TO DTW, LANDING GEAR SELECTED DOWN, INTRANSIT REMAINED ILLUMINATED WITH NO GREEN LIGHTS. CHECKED CIRCUIT BREAKER, FOLLOWED QRH, IT CALLED FOR EMERGENCY EXTENSION AND THE GEAR (ALL THREE) CAME DOWN AND LOCKED. MAINTENANCE REPLACED TMay 26, 2001 · N103XJ · Saab SF340A · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR MALA010506Wire · brokenCARGO SMOKE DETECT WILL NOT TEST PROPERLY. LAV AND AVIONICS SMOKE DETECT TEST PROPERLY. ON LAMPS TEST ALL LIGHTS DO ILLUMINATE. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AC FOUND SAFE FOR FERRY FLIGHT FROM SCE TO DTW WITH CARGO SMOKE DETECTOR INOP. MAINTENANCE IN DTW REPAIREDMay 25, 2001 · N106XJ · Saab SF340A · Smoke DetectionSDR MALA010500Ballast · faultyFA NOTED A BURNING ELECTRICAL SMELL ON FLIGHT 2836 TO ABR. NO EMERGENCY DECLARED. CREW FOUND FLUORESCENT LIGHT INOP AT 9A. SUSPECT BALLAST BURNT. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED CABIN AREA, SMELL WAS LIMITED TO 9A OVERHEAD LIGHT AREA. LIGHT IS NOW INOP. SUSPECT BUMay 24, 2001 · N89XJ · Saab SF340A · Passenger Compartment LightingSDR CHQADuct · leakingRIGHT ENGINE BLEED LEAK.May 20, 2001 · N123CQ · Saab SF340A · Engine Bleed Air SystemSDR MALA010448Control Cable · chafedDURING 4K INSPECTION LT O/B RUDDER CABLE IN CIRCUIT I IS CHAFED. MAINTENANCE REPLACED LT O/B RUDDER CABLE IAW SF340AMM 27-21-25. SEE 409 NR 125261 FOR RIGGING.May 9, 2001 · N102XJ · Saab SF340A · Rudder Control SystemSDR MALA010447Control Cable · wornDURING 4K INSPECTION LT I/B FWD ELEVATOR CABLE WAS WORN. MAINTENANCE REPLACED CABLE.May 9, 2001 · N102XJ · Saab SF340A · Elevator Control SystemSDR MALA010445Light · inoperativeON DESCENT FOR LANDING ON FLIGHT 3173, ONLY HAD 2 GEAR DOWN LIGHTS, AFTER GEAR EXTENSION. EXECUTED MISSED APPROACH OF RAN QRH, CHANGED BULBS, RECEIVED 3 GEAR DOWN LOCKED LIGHTS. 2 BULBS USED FROM BULB HOLDER. MAINTENANCE RESTOCKED BULBS. P/N 327.May 8, 2001 · N41XJ · Saab SF340A · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR MALA010434Gcu · defectiveLEFT DC GEN FAILED INFLIGHT, AIR RETURN TO DTW FOR LEFT DC GENERATOR OFFLINE. MAINTENANCE REPLACED LEFT DC GCU P/N 51539-007B, S/N ON 98658 IAW SAAB 340 AMM CHAP 24-31. OPS CHECK GOOD.May 1, 2001 · N991XJ · Saab SF340A · AC RegulatorSDR MALA010425Generator · failedON FLIGHT 3333 FROM MSP, LEFT DC GENERATOR FAILED, FOLLOWED QRH, RESET C/B, J3 AND J4 AS PER MX STILL INOP. AIR RETURN TO MSP. MAINTENANCE REPLACED LEFT DC GEN P/N 23080-031, S/N ON 6754, S/N OFF 99283. COMPLETED JOB CARD 243103. OPERATIONAL AND LEAK CHECKApr 26, 2001 · N991XJ · Saab SF340A · DC Generator-Alternator
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