Saab SF340A

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SDR MALA976503Skin · dentedDURING HEAVY CHECK INSPECTION, FOUND DENT ON RIGHT FORWARD FUSELAGE AT STATION 345.25 WL 94. REPAIRED IAW MAL EO S53009 PERMENANT REPAIR.Jun 18, 1999 · N79XJ · Saab SF340A · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR REXA99020Fuel/Oil Cooler · crackedRIGHT PROPELLER OIL PRESSURE INOPERABLE IN-FLIGHT. RIGHT PGB OVERSERVICED, FOUND FUEL IN OIL. REMOVED AND REPLACED RIGHT ENGINE FUEL HEATER. DRAINED ALL OIL FORM PGB AND PGB OIL COOLER, FLUSHED PBG OIL SYSTEM, REMOVED AND REPLACED PGB OIL FILTER AND RESERVIJun 17, 1999 · N347AM · Saab SF340A · Engine Fuel/Oil CoolerSDR MALA976501Light · inopeativeDURING INSPECTION, EMERGENCY FLOOR LIGHTING AT 4CD INOP. MAINTENANCE REPLACED LIGHT ASSEMBLY. OPS CHECK GOOD.Jun 11, 1999 · N106XJ · Saab SF340A · Emergency LightingSDR MALA976500Control Unit · failedLEFT BLEED AIR LEAK CAME ON SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, AT 1000 FT, FOLLOWED THE QRH AND THE LIGHT REMAINED ON. MAINTENANCE REPLACED BLEED AIR DETECT CONTROL UNIT IAW AMM 36. OPS CHECK GOOD.Jun 10, 1999 · N991XJ · Saab SF340A · Pneumatic Indicating SystemSDR PLGA990609Switch · inopBOS - FLT 3143 - AIRCRAFT WAS DOING A FERRY FLIGHT, ABORTED TAKEOFF ROLL WHEN THE AUTOCOARSEN LIGHT ILLUMINATED. MAINTENANCE MEL'D THE AUTOCOARSEN SYSTEM AND THE AIRCRAFT CONTINUED TO ALBANY. AT ALBANY, MAINTENANCE REPLACED BOTH P3 SWITCHES, PERFORMED THE REJun 9, 1999 · N343BE · Saab SF340A · Propeller Controlling SystemSDR MALA976499Hyd Line · chafedIN FLIGHT EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID AND MAIN ACCUMULATOR PRESSURE DECREASE, PERFORMED EMERGENCY GEAR EXTENTION. DURING TROUBLE SHOOTING, MAINTENANCE FOUND DOWNLOCK HYDRAULIC LINE IN RIGHT NACELLE CHAFFED AND LEAKING, REPAIRED BY PERMASWEDGE METHODJun 7, 1999 · N114XJ · Saab SF340A · Hydraulic System, MainSDR MALA976498Control Unit · malfunctionedON APPROACH TO ROA, PUT GEAR HANDLE DOWN, NOSE GEAR LIGHTS DIDN'T COME ON. CYCLED GEAR TWICE, SAME RESULT. THIRS TIME OF CYCLING GEAR, NOSE GEAR LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. ALL HYD NORMAL. MAINTENANCE REPLACED LANDING GEAR CONTROL UNIT AND INDICATOR. ALL INDICATIJun 6, 1999 · N119XJ · Saab SF340A · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR REXA99017Line · leakingLOST HYD QUANTITY IN FLIGHT. EMERGENCY EXTENDED GEAR, DECLARED EMERGENCY. REMOVED AND REPLACED FLEX LINE IN NOSE GEAR BAY. (M)Jun 4, 1999 · N404BH · Saab SF340A · Hydraulic System, MainSDR MALA976482Switch · malfunctionedDURING FLIGHT, THE LEFT IGNITION LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITH BOTH POWER LEVERS FORWARD OF YELLOW TAPE. AS PER MAINTENANCE CONTROL, ALL ENGINE INDICATIONS NORMAL. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DTW. MAINTENANCE REPLACED LEFT AND RIGHT AUTO IGNITION PRESSURE SWITCHES. OPS Jun 3, 1999 · N106XJ · Saab SF340A · Ignition Power SupplySDR MALA976487Lamp · failedEMERGENCY LIGHT ON WALL AT 1C/D INOP. MAINTENANCE RELAMPED. OPS CHECK GOOD.Jun 2, 1999 · N119XJ · Saab SF340A · Emergency LightingSDR MALA976494Weu · failedCARGO SMOKE ANNUN ILLUMINATED SIX MINUTES AFTER TAKEOFF AROUND 6000 FEET. ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY FOUR TIMES THEN REMAINED OFF FOR THE REMAINING TRIP BACK TO DTW. MAINTENANCE REPLACED WEU. ALL WORK DONE IAW SAAB 340 MM. ALL CHECKS GOOD.May 30, 1999 · N110XJ · Saab SF340A · Smoke DetectionSDR MALA976493Smoke Detector · contaminatedCARGO SMOKE ANNUN ILLUMINATED, DURING GROUND OPERATIONS. RETURNED TO GATE. MAINTENANCE REPLACED CARGO SMOKE DETECTOR, SUSPECTED ANTS IN DETECTOR CAUSING FAULT. OPS CHECK GOOD.May 29, 1999 · N110XJ · Saab SF340A · Smoke DetectionSDR PLGA990528O-Ring · failedLGA - FLT 6582 - AFTER TAKEOFF FROM LGA, LEFT PROP OIL PRESSURE STARTED TO DROP. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO LGA AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED 6 O-RINGS ON THE TRANSFER TUBES TO THE PROP PCU, PERFORMED THE REQUIRED LEAK CHECKS, AND RETURNED THE May 28, 1999 · N745BA · Saab SF340A · Propeller SystemSDR PLGA990527Gcu · failedBGR - FLT 6268 - AFTER TAKEOFF FROM BGR, THE LEFT DC GENERATOR FAILED AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BGR WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE GENERATOR CONTROL UNIT TO BE AT FAULT, THE GCU WAS REPLACED, REQUIRED OPERATIONAL CHECKS WERE PERFORMED, AND THE AIRMay 27, 1999 · N742BA · Saab SF340A · AC RegulatorSDR MALA976490Chip Light · illuminatedLEFT CHIP DETECT LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER TAKEOFF FROM DTW. RETURNED TO DTW. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED CHIP DETECTOR FOR DEBRIS, DEBRIS WAS MINIMAL AND ALLOWABLE IAW GE MM CHAP 72-00-00 PG 198. INSPECTED CHIP DETECTOR CANNON PLUG, NO DEFECTS NOTED. GROUND RAN EMay 26, 1999 · N106XJ · Saab SF340A · Turbine Engine Accessory DriveSDR PLGA990525Engine · failedPQI - FLT 6217 - SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, OUT OF PQI, LEFT ENGINE FAILED. CREW SECURED THE ENGINE. AIRCRAFT DIVERTED TO BGR AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. LEFT ENGINE WAS REPLACED AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)May 25, 1999 · N742BA · Saab SF340A · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR AU990531Windshield · cracked(AUS) RT WINDSHIELD CRACKED AND DELAMINATED. SUSPECT CAUSED BY CONTINUAL USE OF WINDSHIELD HEATING.May 24, 1999 · Saab SF340A · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR AU990507Windshield · cracked(AUS) RT FRONT WINDSHIELD CRACKED. WINDSHIELD HEATING WAS `ON'. OAT WAS 11 DEGREES AND RAINING.May 24, 1999 · Saab SF340A · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR REXA99016Window · shatteredFIRST OFFICER SIDE WINDOW SHATTERED. REMOVED AND REPLACED RT CPT WINDOW. (M)May 22, 1999 · N107PX · Saab SF340A · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR MALA976480Connector · looseDURING TAKEOFF, LEFT TORQUE INDICATOR WAS ERRATIC, APPROX 60 TO 110 PERCENT. ALL OTHER ENGINE INDICATIONS NORMAL. ACTUAL POWER APPEARED NORMAL, NO SURGING. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO CVG. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED LEFT ENGINE AND FOUND CANNON PLUG ON PCU LOOSE. CLEMay 20, 1999 · N98XJ · Saab SF340A · Engine BMEP/Torque IndicatingSDR REXA99015Gear Box · wornDURING CLIMB, LEFT PROPELLER OIL PRESSURE LIGHT ILLUMINATED FOLLOWED BY ENGINE RPM DECREASE AS THE PROPELLER BLADE ANGLE INCREASED TOWARD THE FEATHER POSITION. THE ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN AND THE PROPELLER MANUALLY FEATHERED IAW APPROPRIATE CHECKLIST. A SINGLE EMay 19, 1999 · N403BH · Saab SF340A · Turbine Engine Reduction GearSDR AU990504Plug · faulty(AUS) PLUG P2B18 FAULTY.May 19, 1999 · Saab SF340A · Power LeverSDR MALA976469Relay · failedWHILE TAXING HYDRAULIC LIGHT ILLUMINATED, PER QRH, NO HELP. CREW STOPPED AIRCRAFT ON TAXI WAY AND REQUESTED TOW, SINCE MAIN PUMP WAS LOW, COULDN'T GET BRAKES. MAINTENANCE REPLACED RELAY 7ML. ALL WORK DONE IAW SAAB 340 MM, SEC CHECKS GOOD, OPS CHECK GOOD.May 11, 1999 · N27XJ · Saab SF340A · Hydraulic Indicating SystemSDR REXA99014Acm · inoperativeSTRONG SMELL IN COCKPIT AT 17,000 FEET, NO SMOKE OR OTHER NOTICEABLE PROBLEMS FOUND WITH C/B OR AVIONICS. PERFORMED DETAILED VISUAL, FULL SYSTEMS INSPECTIONS, AND ENGINE RUNS. FOUND ACM TO BE INOPERATIVE. DEFERRED RT ACM. (M)May 8, 1999 · N403BH · Saab SF340A · Cabin Cooling SystemSDR MALA976446Valve · failedRIGHT INTAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO MSP. MAINTENANCE CANNOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. FOLLOWING FLIGHT REPLACED START AIR VALVE IAW CT7 MM 75-00-00 PG 403-404 A/B, OPS CHECK GOOD.May 7, 1999 · N110XJ · Saab SF340A · Engine Start Valves/ControlsSDR REXA99013Engine · failedCHIPS LIGHT WARNING WITH ASSOCIATED RISE IN OIL TEMPERATURE ON RIGHT ENGINE. REMOVED AND REPLACED RIGHT ENGINE. (M)May 1, 1999 · N402BH · Saab SF340A · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR PLGA990427Bleed Valve · stickingBOS - FLT 6429 - AFTER DEPARTURE FROM BOS, CREW GOT A RIGHT AIR VALVE FAIL LIGHT. AIRCRAFT DIVERTED BACK TO BOS AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE ANTI-ICE START BLEED VALVE WHICH WAS STICKING, AND THE AIR VALVE FOR PRECAUTIONARY REASONS. Apr 27, 1999 · N748BA · Saab SF340A · Compressor Bleed ValveSDR SI3R99014Housing · crackedUPON DISASSEMBLY OF GEARBOX, THE FOLLOWING WAS OBSERVED: CRACKED AFT GEARBOX HOUSING, (PN RFN922). CRACKED AFT RIGHTHAND IDLER ROLLER BEARING, (SN 4257, PN 775761-2). RIGHT IDLER FORWARD TAB WASHER WAS FOUND BROKEN, (PN 789578-1). REF: HSS SO NR 258577SO.Apr 26, 1999 · N110PX · Saab SF340A · Turbine Engine Reduction GearSDR 99ZZZX2451Washer · brokenUPON DISASSEMBLY OF GEARBOX, THE FOLLOWING WAS OBSERVED: CRACKED AFT GEARBOX HOUSING, (PN RFN922). CRACKED AFT RIGHTHAND IDLER ROLLER BEARING, (SN 4257, PN 775761-2). RIGHT IDLER FORWARD TAB WASHER WAS FOUND BROKEN, (PN 789578-1). REF: HSS SO NR 258577SO.Apr 26, 1999 · N110PX · Saab SF340A · Turbine Engine Reduction GearSDR 99ZZZX2450Bearing · crackedUPON DISASSEMBLY OF GEARBOX, THE FOLLOWING WAS OBSERVED: CRACKED AFT GEARBOX HOUSING, (PN RFN922). CRACKED AFT RIGHTHAND IDLER ROLLER BEARING, (SN 4257, PN 775761-2). RIGHT IDLER FORWARD TAB WASHER WAS FOUND BROKEN, (PN 789578-1). REF: HSS SO NR 258577SO.Apr 26, 1999 · N110PX · Saab SF340A · Turbine Engine Reduction GearSDR MALA976439Switch · malfunctionedLEFT FRONT WINDSHEILD LIGHT ILLUMINATES IN FLIGHT WITH ASSOCIATED MASTER CAUTION. AT FIRST, LIGHT WOULD CYCLE ON AND OFF BY ITSELF, BUT LATER IT CAME ON AND REMAINED ON UNLESS SWITCH WAS CYCLED. FOLLOWED QRH. MAINTENANCE REPLACED LEFT FRONT WINDSHEILD LIGHTApr 22, 1999 · N103XJ · Saab SF340A · Windshield/Door Rain/Ice RemovalSDR SIMA991104Bulb · failedLAX - FLT 3237 - EMERGENCY OVERHEAD LIGHT AT SEAT 14A DOES NOT ILLUMINATE. REMOVED AND REPLACED BULB SEAT 14A. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)Apr 20, 1999 · N312AE · Saab SF340A · Emergency LightingSDR REXA99012Swivel · brokenHYDRAULIC LEAK RIGHT GEAR BAY. REMOVED AND REPLACED BROKEN DOWNLOCK SWIVEL ON RIGHT MAIN GEAR. (M)Apr 19, 1999 · N935MA · Saab SF340A · Hydraulic System, MainSDR MALA976435Temp Gauge · failedON CLIMB-OUT OF DTW, OIL PROP PSI AND TEMP FLUCTUATED INTO YELLOW ON TEMP AND DOWN TO 50 PSI ON OIL. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DTW. MAINTENANCE REPLACED LEFT PROP OIL TEMP AND PRESS GAUGE. OPS CHECK GOOD.Apr 19, 1999 · N115XJ · Saab SF340A · Propeller Indication SystemSDR REXA99011Pdu · failedLOST LEFT MAIN BUSS, LEFT ESSENTIAL BUS AND MAIN INVERTER ON APPROACH. REMOVED AND REPLACED LEFT POWER DISTRIBUTION UNIT. (M)Apr 16, 1999 · N326PX · Saab SF340A · AC Power Distribution SystemSDR MALA976434Connector · looseIN FLIGHT, THE LEFT ENGINE OIL TEMP GAUGE WENT FULL SCALE TO THE RIGHT. ALL OTHER ENGINE PARAMETERS NORMAL. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DTW. MAINTENANCE CLEANED AND RESECURED CANNON PLUG, NO DEFECTS NOTED.Apr 16, 1999 · N115XJ · Saab SF340A · Engine Oil Indicating SystemSDR MALA976428Relay · failedON CLIMB-OUT, RIGHT ESS BUS LIGHT ILLUMINATED, ACCOMPLISHED QRH AND RESET BREAKERS, UNSUCCESSFULL AT GETTING IT BACK ON LINE. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO MSP. MAINTENANCE REPLACED RELAY 56PC. OPS CHECK OF ESS GOOD.Apr 16, 1999 · N99XJ · Saab SF340A · DC Power Distribution SystemSDR AU990394Line · cracked(AUS) LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR RETRACTION SYSTEM HYDRAULIC PIPE LOCATED IN THE LEFT WING ROOT CRACKED AND LEAKING.Apr 16, 1999 · Saab SF340A · Hydraulic System, MainSDR MALA976433Harness · failedAFTER TAKEOFF, ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITH CHIME, LEFT CHIP DETECT LIGHT ALSO ILLUMINATED. LIGHTS WOULD NOT CANCEL AND REMAINED ILLUMINATED UNTIL POWER WAS REDUCED TO 50 PERCENT TORQUE, ALL OTHER ENGINE GAUGES INDICATED NORMAL. RETURNED TO DTW. MAINTENANCApr 15, 1999 · N115XJ · Saab SF340A · Engine Oil Indicating SystemSDR MALA976432Weu · failedDURING CLIMB-OUT, LEFT CHIP DETECT LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AFTER CANCELLING THE MASTER CAUTION, THE CHIP LIGHT WOULD RE-ILLUMINATE ALMOST IMMEDIATELY. THE LIGHT EXTINGUISHED AFTER REDUCING POWER BELOW APPROXIMATELY 60 PERCENT TORQUE. LIGHT REMAINED EXTINGUISHED Apr 15, 1999 · N115XJ · Saab SF340A · Central WarningSDR MALA976429Indicator · failedLEFT ENGINE OIL PRESS CWP ON THAN OFF IN FLIGHT, LEFT ENGINE OIL PRESSURE NORMAL, LEFT PROP OIL PRESSURE FLUX RAPIDLY. PERFORMED QRH, EXAUSTED LEFT PROP. NORMAL OPS. RETURNED TO DTW. MAINTENANCE REPLACED LEFT PROP OIL PRESS/TEMP INDICATOR. OIL LEVEL CHECKSApr 14, 1999 · N114XJ · Saab SF340A · Propeller Indication SystemSDR REXA99008Bearing · corrodedAILERONS HARD TO TURN TO THE LEFT. REMOVED AND REPLACED LEFT AND RIGHT TOWER MOUNT BEARINGS. (M)Apr 12, 1999 · N401BH · Saab SF340A · Aileron Control SystemSDR REXA99010Light · illuminatedANTI-SKID LIGHT CAME ON DURING FLIGHT. INSPECTED SYSTEM WIRING AND COMPONENTS. CLEANED ALL WEIGHT ON WHEELS SWITCHES AND HARNESS CONNECTORS. (M)Apr 11, 1999 · N403BH · Saab SF340A · Brake Anti-Skid SectionSDR SI3R99013Bearing · brokenDURING DISASSEMBLY OF GEARBOX, SLIDER BLOCK BEARING AND RIGHT IDLER FORWARD TAB WASHER WERE FOUND BROKEN. REF: HSS SO NR 251975 SO CUSTOM: MESBA A/L.Apr 10, 1999 · Saab SF340A · Turbine Engine Reduction GearSDR PLGA990405Fan · failedPWM - FLT 6324 - BOS-PQI - EN ROUTE, THE FLT ATTENDANT NOTED A SMELL OF SMOKE IN THE CABIN. THE F/O'S WENT BACK AND CONFIRMED SMOKE SMELL. THE CRWE DIVERTED INTO PORTLAND AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE FLIGHT CREW DID DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. THERE WERE 11 Apr 5, 1999 · N343BE · Saab SF340A · Air Distribution FanSDR PLGA990330Chip Light · illluminatedLGA - FLT 6554 - ON APPROACH TO LA, THE LEFT ENGINE CHIP DETECTOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. ALL ENGINE PARAMETERS WERE NORMAL. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE FOUND TWO PIECES OF ACCEPTABLE METAL ON THE CHIP DETECTOR. THE CHIP DETECTOR WAS CLEANED AMar 30, 1999 · N338BE · Saab SF340A · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR MALA976415Ahrs · failedRIGHT AHRS COMPUTER INOP, EADI FLICKERS TO BLACK IN NORMAL/REVERSING/X-SIDE DATA MODES, HDG FLAGS, NO AUTO PILOT OR YAW DAMP. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DTW. MAINTENANCE REPLACED NR 2 AHRS COMPUTER AND MPU. OPS CHECK GOOD IAW SF340 M/M.Mar 30, 1999 · N109XJ · Saab SF340A · Integrated Flight SystemSDR MALA976414Swivel · leakingAFTER TAKEOFF FROM FORT DODGE, GEAR WAS SELECTED UP FOLLOWED BY A HYDRAULIC CAUTION LIGHT, HYDRAULIC QUANTITY WAS NEAR RED LINE AND MAIN ACCUMULATOR WAS AT ZERO. CREW FOLLOWED QRH , UPON ARRIVAL AND SHUTDOWN IN MCW, NOTED HYDRAULIC FLUID PUDDLING UNDER RIGHT MMar 30, 1999 · N110XJ · Saab SF340A · Hydraulic System, MainSDR MALA976410Bulb · failedDURING INSPECTION 4C, EMERGENCY LIGHT INOP. REPLACED LAMP, OPS CHECK GOOD.Mar 29, 1999 · N110XJ · Saab SF340A · Emergency LightingSDR MALA976409Fire Loop · failedLEFT ENGINE FIRE WARNING CAME ON DURING TAXI THEN WENT OUT, THEN CAME BACK ON AGAIN, WENT OUT DURING TAXI BACK TO HANGER. MAINTENANCE REPLACED FIRE DETECTION LOOP IAW AMM 26-11-05, OPS CHECK GOOD.Mar 26, 1999 · N31XJ · Saab SF340A · Fire Detection
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