Saab SF340A

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  WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'SF340A'
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SDR AU000083Axle · corroded(AUS) NOSE LANDING GEAR AXLE FITTING CORRODED BEYOND LIMITS IN THE FITTING BORE.Feb 9, 2000 · Saab SF340A · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/AxleSDR MALA000141Exhaust Nozzle · failedDURING CRUISE, LEFT ENGINE INTAKE HEAT LIGHT CAME ON STEADY, RAN QRH LIGHT STAYED ON. RETURNED TO MSP. MAINTENANCE REPLACED EXHAUST NOZZLE. OPS CHECKED GOOD.Feb 9, 2000 · N114XJ · Saab SF340A · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR MALA000136Sensor · obstructedGPZ - FLT 3271 - COMPRESSOR STALL AT 500 FT IN NO ICE, ETOT WAS BEING DIALED DOWN, AIRCRAFT WAS DE-ICED FOR FROST IN THE MORNING, TEMP AT GPZ -18C, IT STALLED AT LEAST 3 TIMES TREND SHOWS HOTTER ON THE LEFT. BORESCOPED RT ENGINE CND. REMOVED OBSTRUCTION FROMFeb 6, 2000 · N68XJ · Saab SF340A · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR AU000082Duct · leaking(AUS) LT WING BLEED AIR DUCT STEEL SLEEVE PARTIALLY SEPARATED FROM THESYNTHETIC RUBBER OF THE DUCT ALLOWING AIR LEAKAGE.Feb 4, 2000 · Saab SF340A · Pneumatic Distribution SystemSDR PLGA000202Service Door · separatedBGR-LGA - FLT 4037 - THE CREW HEARD A LOUD BANG/VIBRATING NOISE COMING FROM THE BACK OF THE AIRCRAFT. THE AIRCRAFT WAS DIVERTED TO MHT AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE FOUND THAT THE LAVATORY SERVICE DOOR WAS MISSING, HOWEVER, NO DAMAGE WAS FOUND ON Feb 2, 2000 · N338BE · Saab SF340A · Fluid Service DoorsSDR PLGA000202AStop · missingBGR - DURNG A 10 DAY SCHEDULED INSPECTION (LC2), MAINTENANCE FOUND THAT THE RIGHT PRIMARY RUDDER STOP WAS MISSING. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION OF THE RUDDER SYSTEM, NO FURTHER DEFECTS WERE FOUND. THE RUDDER STOP WAS REPLACED, ALL CHECKS WERE SATISFACTORY AND THEFeb 2, 2000 · N745BA · Saab SF340A · Rudder Control SystemSDR MALA000130Cowling · failedDTW - FLT 3016 - COWLING ON RIGHT ENGINE APPEARS LOOSE IN FLIGHT, RETURNED TO DTW. MAINTENANCE REPLACED RIGHT FORWARD AND LEFT FORWARD ENGINE COWLINGS IAW AMM CH54A11 CHECKS GOOD AT THIS TIME. (M)Jan 28, 2000 · N103XJ · Saab SF340A · Engine Cowling SystemSDR PLGA000128Fire Detector · malfunctionedALB - FLT 4755 - BOS-ROC, THE RIGHT TAIL PIPE HOT LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN CRUISE. THE CREW FOLLOWED THE CHECKLIST AND THE LIGHT REMAINED ON. IN CONTINUATION WITH THE CHECKLIST, THE CREW SHUTDOWN THE RIGHT ENGINE. DIVERTED INTO ALB AND THE AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOJan 28, 2000 · N346BE · Saab SF340A · Fire DetectionSDR MALA000124Engine · malfunctionedDTW - FLT 3345 - RIGHT ENGINE OVER TORQUE BY 7 TO 10 PERCENT. RIGHT ENGINE TORQUE GAUGE READ 115 TO 117 PERCENT. RIGHT ENGINE WAS OVER TORQUE UNTIL 400, ABOUT 15 TO 20 SECONDS. MAINTENANCE DOWNLOADED FDR AND VERIFIED MAX TORQUE WAS 105 PERCENT, TORQUE WAS WJan 23, 2000 · N102XJ · Saab SF340A · Engine BMEP/Torque IndicatingSDR REXA00001Swivel · leakingAFTER TAKEOFF PILOT REPORTED THE HYDRAULIC CENTRAL WARNING PANEL LIGHT CAME ON, LOSS OF HYDRAULIC PRESSURE AND QTY DECREASED INTO THE YELLOW ARC AFTER GEAR CAME UP. A NORMAL EXTENSION OF THE LANDING GEAR WAS PERFORMED. MAIN LANDING GEAR HYDRAULIC SWIVEL LEAKJan 23, 2000 · N327PX · Saab SF340A · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR PLGA000120ASelector · failedALB - FLT 4723 - UPON ARRIVAL WHEN CREW SELECTED GEAR HANDLE DOWN, HYD PUMP OPERATED BUT INTRANSIT LIGHTS STAYED ILLUMINATED AND THE GEAR FAILED TO EXTEND. FLT CREW FOLLOWED CHECKLIST, FOUND CIRCUIT BREAKER F-7 (HYD LANDING GEAR CONTROL) TRIPPED. CREW RESETJan 20, 2000 · N346BE · Saab SF340A · Landing Gear SelectorSDR MALA000104Module · failedDTW - FLT 2816 - LEFT INTAKE LIGHT CYCLES ON/OFF EVERY 10/20 SECONDS, OVERHEAD AND CWP LIGHTS ILLUMINATED NORMALLY. MASTER CAUTION CHIME AND CAUTION LIGHT DID NOT WORK. RETURNED TO DTW. MAINTENANCE REPLACED LEFT DE-ICE CONTROL MODULE IAW SAAB AMM CH 30. PEJan 3, 2000 · N27XJ · Saab SF340A · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice SystemSDR MALA000109Power Supply · malfunctionedRST - FLT 3123 - EMERGENCY BUS CAUTION LIGHT CAME ON IN FLIGHT. DIVERTED TO RST. MAINTENANCE REPLACED EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY AND RELAY 9PD. EMERGENCY POWER/BUS SYSTEM OPS CHECKS GOOD IAW SF340 MM. (M)Jan 3, 2000 · N102XJ · Saab SF340A · DC Generating SystemSDR MALA000101Connector · contaminatedDTW - FLT 2902 - AFTER DEPARTING DTW, LEFT INTAKE LIGHT BEGAN TO CYCLE ON AND OFF APPROXIMATELY EVERY 10-15 SECONDS WITH LEFT ENGINE INTAKE SWITCH ON. RETURNED TO DTW. MAINTENANCE PERFORMED RESISTANCE CHECK OF UPPER AND LOWER DUCT PADS. ALL CHECKS GOOD. MAJan 2, 2000 · N27XJ · Saab SF340A · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice SystemSDR PLGA991228Gcu · failedBOS/SYR - FLT 4705 - AFTER TAKEOFF, CREW NOTED THE LEFT AC GENERATOR HAD FAILED AND WOULD NOT RESET. THE AIRCRAFT DIVERTED BACK TO BOS AND THE AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE LEFT AC GENERATOR AND GENERATOR CONTROL UNIT AND PERFORMDec 28, 1999 · N346BE · Saab SF340A · AC Generation SystemSDR MALA976681Chip Detector · contaminatedMSP - FLT 3324 - LEFT CHIP DETECTOR LIGHT CAME ON DURING CLIMB-OUT. RETURNED TO MSP. MAINTENANCE PERFORMED CHIP LIGHT TASK CARD 7910-303 AND SCAVENGE SCREEN TASK CARD 791107. FOUND SMALL SPIRAL MACHINE TYPE DEBRIS PIECE IN CHIP DETECTOR, CLEANED DETECTOR, CDec 28, 1999 · N112XJ · Saab SF340A · Turbine Engine Accessory DriveSDR MALA976670Warning System · illuminatedRIGHT AIR VALVE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. MAINTENANCE RAN AIRCRAFT TO SF340 MM AND POM ICE CHECK AND OTHER MAINTENANCE CHECKS GOOD.Dec 25, 1999 · N76XJ · Saab SF340A · Engine Anti-Icing SystemSDR MALA976671Exhaust Nozzle · looseLEFT INTAKE LIGHT CAME ON IN FLIGHT. QRH DIDN'T CORRECT THE PROBLEM. RETRUNED TO CWA. MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOT SYSTEM, RESECURED EXHAUST NOZZLE ENVIROMENTAL SPLICED ON LEFT ENGINE. OPS CHECK GOOD IAW SAAB 340 AMM 30-20-00.Dec 23, 1999 · N107XJ · Saab SF340A · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR MALA976668Windshield · crackedLEFT FRONT WINDSHIELD CRACKED ON CLIMB-OUT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED LEFT WINDSHIELD IAW SF AMM 56-10-05. OPS CHECK GOOD.Dec 20, 1999 · N115XJ · Saab SF340A · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR MALA976667Swivel · brokenAFTER TAKEOFF, ON GEAR RETRACTION, HYDRAULIC CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED, COMPLETED MEMORY ITEMS, HYD MAIN PRESSURE LOW AND QUANTITY LOW. EMERGENCY ACCUMULATOR PRESURE NORMAL. COMPLETED QRH SELECTED GEAR DOWN, LEFT MAIN GEAR WAS NOT DOWN AND LOCKED, PULLED EMEDec 17, 1999 · N31XJ · Saab SF340A · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR MALA976659Gcu · failedAFTER TAKEOFF EXPERIENCED LEFT AC GENERATOR FAILURE WITH ASSOCIATED INTAKE, WINDSHIELD HEAT FAILURE. PERFORMED QRH ITEMS WITH UNSUCCESSFUL OUTCOME. RETURNED TO DTW. MAINTENANCE REPLACED LT AC GCU & AC GEN. ALL WORK DONE IAW SF 340 MM CHAPTER 24. ALL CHECKDec 16, 1999 · N89XJ · Saab SF340A · AC Generator-AlternatorSDR MALA976658Deice Module · malfunctionedON CLIMBOUT, RIGHT INTAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CONTINUOUS CYCLE OF 5 SECONDS ON, 22 SECONDS OFF. QRH (CYCLING ANTI ICE RT ENGINE) SWITCH HAD NO EFFECT. AFTER 10 MINUTES OF CONTINUOUS CYCLING, INTAKE LIGHT WENT OUT. RETURNED TO DTW. MAINTENANCE PERFORMED RT Dec 12, 1999 · N79XJ · Saab SF340A · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice SystemSDR MALA976674Skin · dentedCWA - DURING HEAVY CHECK INSPECTION, TWO DENTS IN RIGHT FUSELAGE AT STATION 368.5 AND 384.4. MAINTENANCE REPAIRED IAW EO NR S53035. (M)Dec 11, 1999 · N68XJ · Saab SF340A · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR PLGA991210AWire · brokenBOS- FLT 4719 - AFTER DEPARTURE OF FLIGHT 4719 BOS TO ROC, THE RIGHT AIR VALVE FAIL LIGHT CAME ON. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BOS. AFTER TROUBLESHOOTING AND A TEST FLIGHT, MAINTENANCE FOUND A BROKEN WIRE IN THE WHITE HARNESS OF THE RIGHT NACELLE, WIRE HL519-22Dec 10, 1999 · N743BA · Saab SF340A · Engine Bleed Air System WiringSDR PLGA991210Valve · failedBOS - FLT 4793 - DURING FLIGHT 4793 BOS TO BTV, THE RIGHT AIR VALVE LIGHT STAYED ON WHENEVER POWER LEVERS WERE OVER 90 PERCENT N1. DUE TO WEATHER, THE AIRCRAFT DIVERTED BACK TO BOS. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE ANTI-ICE AIR SHUTOFF VALVE AND PERFORMED ALL REQUIRDec 10, 1999 · N743BA · Saab SF340A · Engine Anti-Icing SystemSDR REXA99037Swivel · leakingAFTER TAKEOFF PILOT REPORTED LOSS OF HYDRAULIC PRESSURE AND QUANTITY AFTER GEAR CAME UP. AN EMERGENCY EXTENSION OF THE LANDING GEAR WAS PERFORMED. MAIN LANDING GEAR HYDRAULIC SWIVEL LEAKING. REMOVED AND REPLACED HYDRAULIC SWIVEL. PERFORMED OPERATIONAL AND Dec 9, 1999 · N407BH · Saab SF340A · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR MALA976652Windshield · crackedCRACK IN RIGHT FRONT WINDSHIELD. MAINTENANCE REPLACED NR 2 FRONT WINDOW IAW SF340 MM 56-10-05, OPS CHECK GOOD.Dec 4, 1999 · N119XJ · Saab SF340A · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR REXA99036Valve · inoperativeDURING LANDING PHASE OF FLT, CREW SELECTED L/G GEAR DOWN AND L/G FAILED TO EXTEND. TRANSIT LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED AND HYD PUMP CONTINUED TO RUN WITH NORMAL ACCUMULATOR PRESSURE AND HYD FLUID QTY. CREW ATTEMPTED TO HAND PUMP THE GEAR DOWN WITH NEGATIVE RESULTSDec 3, 1999 · N402BH · Saab SF340A · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR MALA976651Computer · malfunctionedDURING CLIMB, 31 EADI DISPLAYED BLACK SKELETON SCREEN WITH RED ATT, FD, VOR, AND HDG FLAGS. RETURNED TO MSP. MAINTENANCE REPLACED NR 1 AHRS COMPUTER. SYSTEM OPS CHECKS GOODS IAW SF340 MM.Dec 3, 1999 · N68XJ · Saab SF340A · Attitude and Direction Data SystemSDR MALA976648Skin · chafedDURING HEAVY CHECK INSPECTION FOUND RIGHT INBOARD NACELLE SKIN CHAFED. MAINTENANCE PERFORMED PERMENANT REPAIR IAW EO NR S54022.Dec 1, 1999 · N110XJ · Saab SF340A · Nacelle/Pylon, Plate/SkinSDR MALA976647Skin · chafedDURING HEAVY CHECK INSPECTION FOUND CHAFED SKIN ON LEFT INBOARD NACELLE SKIN. MAINTENANCE PERFORMED PERMANENT REPAIR IAW EO NR S54021.Dec 1, 1999 · N110XJ · Saab SF340A · Nacelle/Pylon, Plate/SkinSDR MALA976638Control Valve · malfunctionedUPON SELECTING GEAR DOWN THE INTRANSIT LIGHT ILLUMINATES WITHOUT THE GEAR GREEN LIGHTS. RECYCLING THE GEAR HANDLE REQUIRES THE DOWNLOCK RELEASE BUTTON TO BE PUSHED AND CIRCUIT F7 WAS FOUND TO BE TRIPPED. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACENov 24, 1999 · N106XJ · Saab SF340A · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR MALA976646Seat Track · corrodedDURING HEAVY CHECK INSPECTION, FOUND CENTER FORWARD SEAT TRACK CORRODED FROM STA 297 TO 357. MAINTENANCE REPAIRED BY COMPLETING SEAT TRACK SPLICE REPAIR PER IAW EO NR S53060.Nov 20, 1999 · N110XJ · Saab SF340A · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach FittingsSDR MALA976634Chip Detector · failedRIGHT CHIP DETECT LIGHT ON OVERHEAD PANEL ILLUMINATED WITH ASSOCIATED CWP ENGINE LIGHT, CONDITIONS AT THE TIME OF INCIDENT 12,000 FT/-14DEGREES C/ TRQ 80 PERCENT. ALL OTHER ENGINE PARAMETERS NORMAL. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DTW. MAINTENANCE FOUND CHIP DETECTOR Nov 17, 1999 · N106XJ · Saab SF340A · Engine Oil Indicating SystemSDR MALA976633Actuator · failedAFTER TAKEOFF, THE HYDRAULIC CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED, PERFORMED MEMORY ITEMS. CREW NOTED ONLY THE HYDRAULIC MAIN PRESSURE ACCUMULATOR AND HYDRAULIC QUANTITY INDICATOR BOTH READ ZERO AND IN THE RED ARK. ALL OTHER ACCUMULATORS AND GAUGES WERE NORMAL. WE PERNov 8, 1999 · N109XJ · Saab SF340A · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR REXA99034Swivel · leakingLOSS OF MAIN HYDRAULIC PRESSURE WITH ASSOCIATED FLUID LOSS. EMERGENCY EXTENSION OF THE LANDING GEAR WAS PERFORMED AND AN EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED. FOUND SWIVEL LEAKING. REMOVED AND REPLACED SWIVEL AND LANDING GEAR EXPLOSION BOLTS. PERFORMED FUNCTIONAL CHECK Nov 6, 1999 · N346AM · Saab SF340A · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR MALA976624Itt · malfunctionedA 40 DEGREE SPLIT AT CHARTED TORQUE WITH ENGINE ANTI ICE ON, RIGHT ENGINE WAS AT 832 ITT WHILE LEFT ENGINE WAS AT 792. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DTW. MAINTENANCE PERFORMED BORESCOPE INSPECTION OF INLET, NO DEBRIS FOUND. PERFORMED ALL CHECKS IAW 72-00-00 PAGE 167.Nov 1, 1999 · N102XJ · Saab SF340A · Engine EGT/TIT Indicating SystemSDR MALA976621Frame · corrodedDURING HEAVY CHECK INSPECTION, FOUND CORROSION DAMAGE ON FRAMES AT STA 694, 710, AND 733. MAINTENANCE REPAIRED CORROSION DAMAGE PER SAAB STRUCTURAL REPAIR STATEMENT 72SDS1887 AND PER EO NR S53065.Oct 26, 1999 · N48XJ · Saab SF340A · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR MALA976614Power Supply · inopEMERGENCY POWER LIGHT ON. MAINTENANCE REPLACED EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY IAW SAAB AMM 24-35-00.Oct 24, 1999 · N102XJ · Saab SF340A · Emergency LightingSDR MALA976613Weu · trippedON APPROACH, CONFIG HORN SOUNDED WHEN FLAPS WERE SELECTED TO 20 DEGREES, GEAR WAS DOWN AND LOCKED, WENT AROUND ON SECOND APPROACH NO CONFIG HORN. MAINTENANCE CYCLED POWER AFTER RE-RACKING THE WEU. PERFORMED CONFIG TEST, ALL CHECKS GOOD IAW SF340 AMM.Oct 23, 1999 · N112XJ · Saab SF340A · Central WarningSDR PLGA991019Switch · lack of lubeBOS - FLT 4662 - ON DESCENT, WHEN CREW SELECTED GEAR DOWN, RIGHT GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED LIGHT WOULD NOT COME ON. CREW PERFORMED CHECKLIST AND EXECUTED A MISSED APPROACH INTO BOS. GEAR WAS CYCLED ONCE TO OBTAIN ALL DOWN AND LOCKED LIGHTS, AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUOct 19, 1999 · N342BE · Saab SF340A · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR MALA976616Frame · corrodedSEVEN SPOTS OF CORROSION FOUND ON THE STEP UP SILL ON FRAME STA 224, ALL OF WHICH ARE LOCATED ABOVE THE FLOOR BOARD ATTACHMENT ANGLE. MAINTENANCE REPAIRED PER EO NR S53061 AND SAAB STATEMENT 72SDS1841.Oct 18, 1999 · N48XJ · Saab SF340A · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR MALA976608Seat Track · corrodedDURING HEAVY CHECK, FOUND CORROSION ON SEAT TRACK ASSEMBLY TO BE OUT OF LIMITS. MAINTENANCE REPLACED SEAT TRACK AT STA 294.0 - 387.5, BLO IAW SRM 53-70-60 AND EO S53060.Oct 18, 1999 · N48XJ · Saab SF340A · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach FittingsSDR PLGA991016Relay · failedBOS - FLT 4704 - DURING INBOUND FLIGHT, CREW HAD TO PUMP THE GEAR DOWN DUE TO THE HYDRAULIC PUMP WOULD NOT COME ON LINE. CREW PERFORMED EMERGENCY EXTENSION OF THE GEAR, UNTIL GEAR WAS DOWN AND LOCKED. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED TOct 16, 1999 · N346BE · Saab SF340A · Hydraulic System, MainSDR MALA976617Frame · corrodedDURING HEAVY CHECK INSPECTION, CORROSION FOUND ON THE FRAME FLANGE STA 258. MAINTENANCE REPAIRED PER EO NR S53063 AND SAAB STATEMENT 72SDS1838.Oct 14, 1999 · N48XJ · Saab SF340A · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR MALA976645Skin · dentedDURING HEAVY CHECK INSPECTION, DENT IN SKIN/STRINGER AT STA 357, LT FUSELAGE, STRINGER 1520. MAINTENANCE REPAIRED IAW MAL GENERIC EO NR S53057.Oct 8, 1999 · N48XJ · Saab SF340A · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR AU990996Pcu · damaged(AUS) PROPELLER, BETA TUBE AND PROPELLER CONTROL UNIT (PCU) DAMAGED DURING MAINTENANCE DUE TO AN ATTEMPT BY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL TO FEATHER THE PROPELLER WITH THE RIGGING PIN INSTALLED CONTRARY TO THE MAINTENANCE MANUAL.Oct 8, 1999 · Saab SF340A · Propeller Controlling SystemSDR MALA976593Power Supply · inopEMERGENCY LIGHTS ON WHEN SWITCHED IN ARMED POSITION. MAINTENANCE REPLACED POWER SUPPLY 20LN. OPS CHECKS GOOD.Oct 5, 1999 · N110XJ · Saab SF340A · Emergency LightingSDR REXA99030Pump · failedLOSS OF ELECTRIC HYDRAULIC PUMP MANUAL AND OVERRIDE. EMERGENCY LANDING. SWAPPED INTO 401. REMVOED AND REPLACED ELECTRIC HYDRAULIC PUMP IAW AMM 29-10-00. NO LEAKS NOTED. OPERATIONAL CHECKS GOOD. (M)Oct 2, 1999 · N112PX · Saab SF340A · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), MainSDR REXA99031O-Rings · damagedDECLARED EMERGENCY FOR LEFT OIL PRESSURE. HAD CWP AND GAUGE WARNING. REMOVED AND REPLACED LEFT ENGINE ALTERNATOR O-RING DUE TO CUT, GROUND RAN CHECKS GOOD. (M)Oct 1, 1999 · N403BH · Saab SF340A · AC Generator-Alternator
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