Saab SF340A

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SDR MALA010424Cowling · looseDURING FLIGHT 2737 OUT OF MSP, LT ENGINE COWLING CAME LOOSE INFLIGHT. AIR RETURN TO MSP. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED UPPER FAIRING P/N 7254501-88 AND PROP IAW SAAB 340 JOB CARD 6110-303. REINSTALLED FIGURE 8 COWL AS REQUIRED. RE-SCUFFED METAL, PRIMED Apr 26, 2001 · N106XJ · Saab SF340A · Engine Cowling SystemSDR MALA010437Attach Fitting · bentDURING 4K-INSPECTION IN CWA, MAINTENANCE NOTICED RT I/B FWD ELEVATOR CONTROL CABLE HAS BENT TURNBUCKLE ATTACH FITTING. MX REPLACED RT I/B FWD ELEVATOR CABLE AND TURNBUCKLE ATTACK FITTING (P/N 7227105-712) IAW SF340 AMM 27-31-15, RIGGED ELEVATOR CONTROL.Apr 25, 2001 · N46XJ · Saab SF340A · Elevator Control SystemSDR REXA01007Wire · brokenDURING CLIMB-OUT FROM FT SMITH, ARKANSAS, THE MASTER WARNING AND LEFT ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WARNINGS ILLUMINATED. THE LEFT PROPELLER GEARBOX OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR SHOWED LARGE FLUCTUATIONS (0-75 PSI). THE FLIGHT CREW FOLLOWED THE EMERGENCY CHECKLIST AND SHUT Apr 24, 2001 · N404BH · Saab SF340A · Engine Oil System WiringSDR MALA010440Control Cable · chafedFOUND DURING 4K-CHECK IN CWA, 4FWD LHIB FUSELAGE ELEVATOR CABLE CHAFED. MAINTENANCE REPLACED LHIB FWD FUSELAGE ELEVATOR CABLE P/N 7227105-712 IAW SAAB AMM 27-31-15. SAFTIED TURNBUCKLES AND INSTALL STEER PLUGS AS REQUIRED.Apr 22, 2001 · N46XJ · Saab SF340A · Elevator Control SystemSDR MALA010439Control Cable · chafedDURING 4K INSPECTION IN CWA, MAINTENANCE FOUND LHOB FWD FUSELAGE ELEVATOR CABLE CHAFED. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED LT FWD O/B FUSELAGE ELEVATOR CABLE P/N 7227705-644, IAW SAAB AMM 27-31-15.Apr 22, 2001 · N46XJ · Saab SF340A · Elevator Control SystemSDR MALA010421Adc · failedDURING FLIGHT 2739 OUT OF MSP AT 14,000 FT THE FOLLOWING INDICATIONS WERE NOTED: CAP SIDE AIRSPEED INDICATION LOST, FLIGHT DIRECTORS LOST AND FLAGGED, TCAS YELLOW FLAG ON TCAS INDICATOR, RUDDER LIMIT LIGHT ILLUMINATED, TAS INDICATION LOST, OUTSIDE AIR TEMP INApr 20, 2001 · N48XJ · Saab SF340A · Air Data ComputerSDR MALA010443Control Cable · chafedFOUND DURING 4K-CHECK IN CWA, LT O/B FUSELAGE DUAL RUDDER CABLE OF CIRCUIT I CHAFED. MAINTENANCE REPLACED LT O/B FUSELAGE DUAL RUDDER CABLE OF CIRCUIT I P/N 7227105-562 IAW SAAB AMM 27-21-25. SEE 409 NR 122902 FOR RIGGING.Apr 19, 2001 · N46XJ · Saab SF340A · Rudder Control SystemSDR MALA010442Control Cable · chafedFOUND DURING 4K-CHECK, RHOB FUSELAGE DUAL RUDDER CABLE OF CIRCUIT I CHAFED. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED RHOB FUSELAGE CABLE CIRCUIT I IAW SAAB AMM 27-21-25, P/N 7227105-562. SEE 409 NR 122902 FOR RIGGING.Apr 19, 2001 · N46XJ · Saab SF340A · Rudder Control SystemSDR MALA010441Control Cable · chafedFOUND DURING 4K-CHECK IN CWA, RT AFT FUSELAGE SINGLE RUDDER CABLE OF CIRCUIT I CHAFED. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED RT AFT FUSELAGE SINGLE RUDDER CABLE OF CIRCUIT I P/N 72277105-582 IAW SAAB AMM 27-21-25.Apr 19, 2001 · N46XJ · Saab SF340A · Rudder Control SystemSDR MALA010438Control Cable · chafedDURING 4K-INSPECTION IN CWA, MAINTENANCE FOUND RT O/B AILERON CABLE CHAFED. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED RT O/B AILERON CABLE P/N 7227151-522. SECURED AT AILERON O/B BELLCRANK, REQUIRES INSTALLATION ON IDLER END.Apr 18, 2001 · N46XJ · Saab SF340A · Aileron Control SystemSDR MALA010396Indicator · defectiveDURING CLIMBOUT ON FLIGHT 2802, OUT OF DTW RIGHT ENGINE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE WENT TO ZERO. DURING RETURN THE GAUGE FLICKERED BACK ON A COUPLE OF TIMES, BUT THEN WENT OUT AGAIN. RIGHT OIL TEMP WORKED FINE. MAINTENANCE ADDED 1 QUART OF OIL TO RT ENGINE, REPLACEApr 15, 2001 · N114XJ · Saab SF340A · Engine Oil PressureSDR MALA010402Buss · malfunctionedINFLIGHT ON FLIGHT 2913, THE RT MAIN BUS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. NO BUS-TIE CONNECT OCCURRED, ALL RIGHT MAIN BUS EQUIPMENT WAS LOST. ORH WAS COMPLETED. STANBY 26V INVERTER WAS SELECTED AS PER QRH, 20 - 30 SECONDS LATER RT SIDE EQUIPMENT WAS RESTORED. RIGHT MAIN Apr 13, 2001 · N27XJ · Saab SF340A · AC Power Distribution SystemSDR 20010508CW006Motor · unapproved partFAN RETURNED TO DAE FOR UPGRADE TO C209-690D CONFIGURATION. THE FAN WAS TESTED AND FOUND TO EXHIBIT EXCESSIVE VIBRATION. WHEN THE FAN WAS DISASSEMBLED, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THIS OVERHAULED UNIT HAS NOT BEEN OVERHAULED PER THE DAE OVERHAUL MANUAL. THE ARMAApr 12, 2001 · Saab SF340A · Air Distribution FanSDR 20010508CW005Motor · unapproved partMOTOR ASSEMBLY IS NOT A DYNAMIC AIR ENGINEERING PART. MOTOR ASSEMBLY DOES NOT MEET DAE DRAWING AND OVERHAUL MANUAL REQUIREMENTS.Apr 12, 2001 · Saab SF340A · Air Distribution FanSDR 20010508CW004Motor · wrong partFAN RETURNED TO MFG FOR UPGRADE TO C209-6901 CONFIGURATION, THE FAN WAS TESTED AND FOUND TO EXHIBIT EXCESSIVE VIBRATION. WHEN THE FAN WAS DISASSEMBLED, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THIS OVERHAULED UNIT HAS NOT BEEN OVERHAULED PER MFG OVERHAUL MANUAL. THE ARMATURE Apr 12, 2001 · Saab SF340A · Air Distribution FanSDR 20010508CW003Motor · inoperativeARMATURE ASSEMBLY SHOWS SIGNS OF AN INTERFERENCE FIT. RECOMMEND OVERHAUL ONLY TO APPROVED OVERHAUL MANUAL USING ONLY APPROVED PARTS.Apr 12, 2001 · Saab SF340A · Air Distribution FanSDR MALA010400Generator · failedDURING FLIGHT 2932 LT AC GENERATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN CRUISE, FOLLOWED ORH, LIGHT STAYED ON. AIR TURNBACK TO MSP. MAINTENANCE REPLACED LT AC GEN PN 31342-001, OPS CHECK NO GOOD. MAINTENANCE FOUND WIRE XA526-24, OPEN FROM LT GCU AND 139VT. REPAIRED WIRE IApr 11, 2001 · N109XJ · Saab SF340A · AC Generator-AlternatorSDR MALA010393Axle · corrodedDURING 4K INSPECTION IN CWA, NLG AXLE FITTING IS CORRODED AT MATING SURFACE TO NOSE STRUT PISTON. REFER TO 409 CARD 122801. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED AXLE FITTING.Apr 4, 2001 · N27XJ · Saab SF340A · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR MALA010392Drag Strut · damagedDURING 4K INSPECTION IN CWA, MAINTENANCE FOUND ELONGATED HOLES WERE NOTED IN LT AND RT NACELLE, IB AND OB DRAG STRUTS AND FITTINGS. REF TO EO S54047. MAINTENANCE REPAIRED DRAG STRUTS AND FITTINGS IAW PROCEDURES CONTAINED IN SB340-57-027 AND SRS 340 SDS001219 Apr 3, 2001 · N27XJ · Saab SF340A · Nacelle/Pylon, Main FrameSDR MALA010363Ejector Valve · failedON CLIMBOUT FROM DTW ON FLIGHT 2800, STAB DEICE LIGHT WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE. TRIED MANUAL INFLATION AND LIGHT FLICKERED BUT DID NOT ILLUMINATE STEADY. TRIED AGAIN ON MANUAL AND AUTO AND ONLY GOT FLICKER. AIR TURNBACK TO DTW. MAINTENANCE REPLACED EJECTOR VALVApr 1, 2001 · N107XJ · Saab SF340A · Airfoil Anti/De-ice SystemSDR MALA010323Adc · defectiveON FLIGHT 3308 IN DTW. CAPT. AIRSPEED INDICATION AND CAPT ALTIMETER FAILED INFLIGHT. MAINTENANCE DRAINED AND PURGED NR 1 PITOT/STATIC SYSTEM, REPLACED AIR DATA COMPUTER, PN 622-44010-001 SN/ON 17465, PN/OFF 822-0370-123 SN/OFF 4127. ALL CHECKS GOOD IAW SF34Apr 1, 2001 · N106XJ · Saab SF340A · Air Data ComputerSDR MALA010357Control Cable · chafedFOUND DURING 4K-INSPECTION, CWA. RT OB ELEVATOR CABLE CHAFED IN CABIN. MX REMOVED AND REPLACED CABLE PN 7227105-712.Mar 30, 2001 · N79XJ · Saab SF340A · Elevator Control SystemSDR MALA010356Control Cable · chafedFOUND DURING 4K-INSPECTION, CWA. LT OB RUDDER CABLE IN CIRCUIT I IS CHAFED. MX REMOVED AND REPLACED CABLE PN 7227150-562.Mar 30, 2001 · N79XJ · Saab SF340A · Rudder Control SystemSDR MALA010355Control Cable · chafedFOUND DURING 4K-INSPECTION, CWA. LT IB CABIN ELEVATOR CABLE CHAFED. MX REMOVED AND REPLACED CABLE PN 7227705-644.Mar 30, 2001 · N79XJ · Saab SF340A · Elevator Control SystemSDR MALA010354Bolt · looseFOUND DURING 4K-INSPECTION, CWA. RT NACELLE LOWER ENGINE MOUNT BOLT HOLES HAVE EXCESSIVE CLEARANCE BETWEEN BOLTS AND NACELLE FRAME. MX REPAIRED IAW EO S54048, AND SAAB STATEMENT 340SDS001318.Mar 30, 2001 · N79XJ · Saab SF340A · Engine Mount SectionSDR MALA010353Control Cable · chafedFOUND DURING 4K-INSPECTION, CWA. RT OB WING FWD AILERON CABLE IS CHAFED. MX REPLACED CABLE PN 7227151-522.Mar 30, 2001 · N79XJ · Saab SF340A · Aileron Control SystemSDR MALA010352Bolt · looseFOUND DURING 4K-INSPECTION, CWA. LT NACELLE OB LOWER ENGINE STRUT ATTACHMENT BOLT HAS AXIAL PLAY. MX REPAIRED IAW EO S54048 AND SAAB STATEMENT 340SDS001318.Mar 30, 2001 · N79XJ · Saab SF340A · Engine Mount SectionSDR MALA010351Mount · damagedFOUND DURING 4K-INSPECTION, CWA. LT NACELLE LOWER ENGINE MOUNT OB HOLE HAS EXCESSIVE CLEARANCE BETWEEN BOLTS AND NACELLE. MX REPAIRED IAW EO S54048 AND SAAB STATEMENT 340SDS001318.Mar 30, 2001 · N79XJ · Saab SF340A · Engine Mount SectionSDR MALA010347Linkage · wornFOUND DURING 4K-INSPECTION, CWA, CONNECTING LINKS ARE WORN AT RT ELEVATOR TRIM TAB PUSH / PULL TUBES. MX REMOVED AND REPLACED LINKS. PN (2) 7227150-125.Mar 30, 2001 · N79XJ · Saab SF340A · Elevator Tab Control SystemSDR MALA010346Linkage · wornFOUND DURING 4K-INSPECTION, IN CWA, CONNECTING LINKS AT RT AILERON TRIM TAB PUSH / PULL TUBES ARE WORN. MX REMOVED AND REPLACED LINKS. PN 7227150121, PN 7227150-123.Mar 30, 2001 · N79XJ · Saab SF340A · Aileron Tab Control SystemSDR MALA010362Mount · wornFOUND DURING 4K-INSPECTION, CWA. RT NACELLE IB AND OB ENGINE STRUTS HAVE EXCESSIVE PLAY. MX REAMED OB UPPER AND LOWER AND IB LOWER ATTACHMENTS TO SECOND OVERSIZE IAW SB340-54-027. RT IB UPPER FITTING EXCEEDED ALLOWABLE LIMITS. MX REPAIRED FITTING IAW SAAB Mar 30, 2001 · N79XJ · Saab SF340A · Engine Mount SectionSDR MALA010361Control Cable · chafedFOUND DURING 4K-INSPECTION, CWA. RT RUDDER OB CABLE IS CHAFED IN CIRCUIT I. MX REPLACED OB RUDDER CABLE.Mar 30, 2001 · N79XJ · Saab SF340A · Rudder Control SystemSDR MALA010360Control Cable · chafedFOUND DURING 4K-INSPECTION, CWA. LT AILERON FWD OB WING CABLE IS CHAFED, MX REMOVED AND REPLACED CABLE.Mar 30, 2001 · N79XJ · Saab SF340A · Aileron Control SystemSDR MALA010359Control Cable · chafedFOUND DURING 4K-INSPECTION, CWA. RT AFT SINGLE RUDDER CABLE CHAFED IN CIRCUIT I. MX REMOVED AND REPLACED CABLE PN 7227105-582.Mar 30, 2001 · N79XJ · Saab SF340A · Rudder Control SystemSDR MALA010358Control Cable · chafedFOUND DURING 4K-INSPECTION, CWA. LT OB ELEVATOR CABLE CHAFED. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED CABLE PN 7227105-712.Mar 30, 2001 · N79XJ · Saab SF340A · Elevator Control SystemSDR MALA010302Windshield · failedWHILE IN CRUISE, 3095, CAPT SIDE OF WINDSHIELD SHATTERED. MAINTENANCE REPLACED CAPT. A SCREEN. OPS CHECK GOOD AT THIS TIMEMar 29, 2001 · N102XJ · Saab SF340A · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR MALA010349Fitting · damagedFOUND DURING 4K-INSPECTION, CWA. LT OB LOWER DRAG STRUT FITTINGS HAVE EXCESSIVE CLEARANCE. LT NACELLE BOTTOM ENGINE MOUNT FITTING HOLE.LT NACELLE BOTTOM ENGINE MOUNT FITTINGS HOLES HAVE EXCESSIVE CLEARANCE. MX REPAIRED DEFECTS IAW EO S54048, SAAB STATEMENT 3Mar 28, 2001 · N79XJ · Saab SF340A · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR MALA010348Fitting · damagedFOUND DURING 4K-INSPECTION, CWA. RT IB UPPER DRAG STRUT FITTINGS HAVE EXCESSIVE CLEARANCE. LT NACELLE BOTTOM ENGINE MOUNT FITTING HOLE. RT NACELLE BOTTOM ENGINE MOUNT FITTING HOLES HAVE EXCESSIVE CLEARANCE. MX REPAIRED DEFECTS IAW EO 54058, SAAB STATEMENT 340Mar 28, 2001 · N79XJ · Saab SF340A · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR MALA010293Fitting · damagedDURING C-CHECK IN CWA, RT IB UPPER, LT OB LOWER DRAG STRUT FITTINGS HAVE EXCESSIVE CLEARANCE. LT NACELLE BOTTOM ENGINE MOUNT FITTING HOLE. RT NACELLE BOTTOM ENGINE MOUNT FITTING HOLES HAVE EXCESSIVE CLEARANCE. REPAIRED DEFECTS IAW EO #554048, SAAB STATEMENT Mar 28, 2001 · N79XJ · Saab SF340A · Engine Mount SectionSDR MALA010291Light · overheatedON PREFLIGHT INSPECTION OF FLIGHT 3103, CREW REPORTED ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL IN CABIN. FOUND FWD CABIN OVERHEAD LIGHT AT FAULT. PULLED C/B AND DEFERRED. MAINTENANCE RELAMPED, DEFERRED OVERHEAD LIGHTS PER MEL 33-20-1 MX PROCEDURES COMPLIED WITH CB CABIN GENMar 26, 2001 · N106XJ · Saab SF340A · Passenger Compartment LightingSDR MALA010290Seal · leakingAFTER TAKEOFF FROM MSP ON FLIGHT 3156, CONFIG WARNING, TCAS, OAT HEAT FAILURE. AIR RETURN TO MSP. MAINTENANCE FOUND LT MLG STRUT BELOW SERVICE LIMITS FOR NITROGEN, HYD. FLUID, EXTENSION CURVE, ALSO NOTED FLUID LEAKING FROM STRUT. REMOVED AND REPLACED SHOCK Mar 26, 2001 · N103XJ · Saab SF340A · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR MALA010289Handle · out of adjFLIGHT 2826, DOOR HANDLE LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT. COULD NOT DETERMINE IF BOTTOM PIN WAS ALLIGNED. AIR RETURN TO DTW. MAINTENANCE CLEANED AND ADJUSTED DOOR HANDLE MICRO-SWITCH. PRESSURIZED AC TO 4.8 DIFFERENTIAL. OPS CHECK GOOD AT THIS TIME.Mar 23, 2001 · N114XJ · Saab SF340A · Door Warning SystemSDR MALA010283Starter Gen · overtempON FLIGHT 2723, AFTER START RT STARTER CAUGHT ON FIRE. BURNT COWLING. PILOT ACTUALLY PUT OUT FIRE USING HAND HELD EXTINGUISHER. MAINTENANCE REPLACED STARTER GENERATOR DUE TO OVERTEMP P/N 23080-031, S/N OFF 3596, SN/ON 96075. IAW MEL TASK CARD 243103. OPS ANMar 21, 2001 · N41XJ · Saab SF340A · Starter-GeneratorSDR MALA010395Bolt · defectiveCOMING INTO ROA FLIGHT 2779, GOT NO 3-GREEN INDICATOR LIGHT. THE CREW CALLED MAINTENANCE AND GOT OK FOR MANUAL EXTENSION AND RECIEVED 3-GREEN. LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT EXTEND EMERGENCY EXTENSION WAS NESSARY TO GET THE GEAR DOWN. AC WAS FERRIED GEAR DOWN DUE TOMar 19, 2001 · N103XJ · Saab SF340A · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR MALA010282Control Unit · malfunctionedDURING FLIGHT 2790 AFTER LT TURN, INFLIGHT, BANK ANGLE 30 DEGREES: AILERONS STUCK FOR ABOUT 1 SECOND AT 25 DEGREES: AS THE WINGS ROLLED LEVEL. MAINTENANCE PERFORMED AILERON RANGE OF MOVEMENT CHECK AND VISUAL CHECK OF AILERON SYSTEM. NO DEFECTS NOTED. CREW REMar 19, 2001 · N114XJ · Saab SF340A · Aileron Control SystemSDR MALA010397Nozzle · defectiveON FLIGHT 2797, LT INTAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT. AIR TURNBACK TO BIS. REPLACED LT ENHAUST NOZZLE PN FN24668057, SN/ON L291478, SN/OFF L293501. REMAND REPLACED DE-ICE CONTROL UNIT PN 44730-501, SN/ON A00311, SN/OFF A00482. OPS AND SECURITY CHECKS GOOD.Mar 18, 2001 · N89XJ · Saab SF340A · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice SystemSDR MALA010278Nozzle · defectiveON FLIGHT 2797, LT INTAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT. AIR RETURN TO BIS. MAINTENANCE REPLACED LT EXHAUST NOZZLE P/N NF24668057, S/N ON L291478, S/N OFF L293501. REPLACED DE-ICE CONTROL UNIT P/N 44730-501, S/N ON A00311, S/N OFF A00482. OPS AND SECURITY CHMar 18, 2001 · N89XJ · Saab SF340A · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR MALA010277Uplock Switch · out of adjGEAR INTRANSIT LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED AFTER SELECTING GEAR UP. AIR RETURN TO DTW. MAINTENANCE PERFORMED TROUBLESHOOTING OF LANDING GEAR EXTENSION AND RETRACTION SYSTEMS. FOUND RT MLG UPLOCK SWITCH OUT OF ADJUSTMENT. ADJUSTED RT UPLOCK SWITCH SF340MM 32-Mar 17, 2001 · N98XJ · Saab SF340A · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR MALA010276Uplock Switch · dirtyGEAR INTRANSIT LIGHT REMAINS ON DURING GEAR RETRACTION, RAN QRH, PROBLEM CONTINUED. AIR RETURN TO DTW. MAINTENANCE CLEANED UPLOCK SWITCHES AND PERFORMED SEVERAL GEAR SYSTEM CHECKS IAW SF340MM, ALL CHECKS GOOD.Mar 17, 2001 · N98XJ · Saab SF340A · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR MALA010350Fastener · damagedFOUND DURING 4K-INSPECTION, CWA. LT NACELLE OB & IB FWD SKIN HAS FASTENERS PULLING THROUGH SKIN AROUND NACELLE STA 203. MX COMPLETED REPAIR IAW MAL EO S54049.Mar 16, 2001 · N79XJ · Saab SF340A · Nacelle/Pylon, Main Frame
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