Saab SF340A

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  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 99ZZZX2519Bearing · brokenDURING DISASSEMBLY OF GEARBOX, SLIDER BLOCK BEARING AND RIGHT IDLER FORWARD TAB WASHER WERE FOUND BROKEN WHICH CAUSED DAMAGE TO BULKHEAD. HSS SO NR 251975 SO. CUST: MESABA A/L.Mar 25, 1999 · Saab SF340A · Turbine Engine Reduction GearSDR 99ZZZX2518Tab Washer · brokenDURING DISASSEMBLY OF GEARCASE, RIGHT IDLER FORWARD TAB WASHER WAS FOUND BROKEN. OIL PUMP HOUSING HAS SOME DAMAGE. HSS SO NR 251671 SO. CUST: SIMMONS A/L. (X)Mar 25, 1999 · Saab SF340A · Turbine Engine Reduction GearSDR MALA976408Fire Loop · failedRIGHT FIRE DETECT FAIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON AND OFF SEVERAL TIMES, USUALLY AROUND 40 PERCENT TORQUE. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED RIGHT FORWARD FIRE LOOP, IAW SF340 AMM 26-11-00. ALL CHECKS GOOD.Mar 23, 1999 · N102XJ · Saab SF340A · Fire DetectionSDR SI3R99008Bearing · failedDURING DISASSEMBLY OF GEARBOX, SLIDER BLOCK BEARING CAGE AND RIGHT IDLER FORWARD TAB WASHER WERE FOUND BROKEN. HSS SO NR 249856 SO. CUST: MESABA A/L. (X)Mar 22, 1999 · Saab SF340A · Turbine Engine Reduction GearSDR MALA976399Ahrs · inopNR 1 ADI WENT BLANK ON CLIMBOUT, THE HORIZON TILTED OVER X-SIDE DATA CORRECTED IT. NR 1 ADI WAS THE LAST TO INITIALIZE. RETURNED TO MSP. MAINTENANCE REPLACED NR 1 AHRS COMPUTER. OPS CHECK GOOD IAW SF340 MM CH34.Mar 20, 1999 · N98XJ · Saab SF340A · Integrated Flight SystemSDR REXA99007Fire Loop · malfunctionedRIGHT ENGINE FIRE LIGHT CAME ON SHORT FINAL. REMOVED AND REPLACED RIGHT ENGINE NACELLE FIRE LOOP. (M)Mar 18, 1999 · N109PX · Saab SF340A · Fire DetectionSDR PLGA990318Wire · brokenBOS - FLT 6386 - DURING FLIGHT, THE LEFT INTAKEO HEAT FAILED AND DUE TO WEATHER IN SYR, THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BOS. BOS MAINTENANCE FOUND A BROKEN WIRE ON THE EXHAUST NOZZLE. THE WIRE WAS REPLACED OPERATIONAL CHECKS PERFORMED, AND AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO Mar 18, 1999 · N342BE · Saab SF340A · Ice/Rain Protection System WiringSDR MALA976405Skin · damagedREPAIR FOR FUSELAGE DAMAGE IN THE REAR FUSELAGE SKIN IAW SAAB SRM 53-80-10. DOUBLER AND TRIPLER PLATE REPAIR FOR DAMAGE TO REAR FUSELAGE STA 622 TO 793.Mar 17, 1999 · N142XJ · Saab SF340A · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR MALA976401Switch · failedWHEN GEAR IS SELECTED UP THE HYDRAULIC PUMP IN AUTO MODE, RUNS CONTINUALLY, EVEN THROUGH GEAR INDICATES UP AND LOCKED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO MSP. MAINTENANCE REPLACED LT MLG UPLOCK SWITCH, RIGGED NLG DOORS, PERFORMED GEAR SWINGS.Mar 17, 1999 · N48XJ · Saab SF340A · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR AU990326Actuator · faulty(AUS) LEFT MAIN PITCH TRIM ACTUATOR FAULTY.Mar 17, 1999 · Saab SF340A · Elevator Tab Control SystemSDR REXA99006Swivel · inoperativeAIRCRAFT LOST ALL HYDRAULIC FLUID. FLUID CAME FROM HYDRAULIC SWIVEL ON RIGHT GEAR. REMOVED AND REPLACED HYDRAULIC SWIVEL ON RIGHT MAIN GEAR. REMOVED AND REPLACED EXPLOSION BOLTS. (M)Mar 16, 1999 · N406BH · Saab SF340A · Hydraulic System, MainSDR MALA976400Switch · leakingWHEN THE GEAR IS SELECTED UP THE HYDRAULIC PUMP RUNS CONTINOUSLY, EVEN THOUGH THE GEAR INDICATES UP AND LOCKED. WHEN THE GEAR IS SELECTED DOWN THE AUTO FUNCTION WORKS PROPERLY AFTER THE GEAR IS DOWN AND LOCKED. MAINTENANCE REPLACED 9ML PRESSURE SWITCH. SWUNMar 16, 1999 · N48XJ · Saab SF340A · Hydraulic System, MainSDR PLGA990312ABrake Assembly · draggingBOS - FLT 6263 - TAKEOFF ABORTED WHEN THE AIRCRAFT PULLED TO THE RIGHT ON TAKEOFF ROLL. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO THE GATE. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE NR 4 BRAKE TO BE DRAGGING. THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. FURTHER INVESTIGATMar 12, 1999 · N747BA · Saab SF340A · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR MALA976393Valve · failedLEFT ENGINE ANTI-ICE AIR VALVE LIGHT ILUMINATED SHORTLY AFTER TURNING ENGINE ANTI-ICE SWITCH ON. QRH WAS COMPLETED WITH NO CHANGE. MAINTENANCE REPLACED LEFT BLEED AIR AND SHUTOFF VALVE AND LEFT AIR VALVE PN 6058T80P03. GROUND RAN AIRCRAFT FOR 20 MINUTES, ALMar 12, 1999 · N99XJ · Saab SF340A · Pneumatic Distribution SystemSDR MALA976391Engine · smokingAFTER SHUT DOWN, NOTICED SMOKE COMING OFF INBOARD SIDE OF NR 2 ENGINE. MAINTENANCE RAN AIRCRAFT FOR SEVERAL MINUTES, NO SMOKE NOTED AT ANYTIME. INSPECTED ENGINE AFTER SHUTDOWN, NO LEAKS NOTED. SUSPECT RESIDUAL CLEANING FROM PREVIOUS PGB OIL LEAK CLEANUP ANDMar 12, 1999 · N31XJ · Saab SF340A · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR MALA976384Starter Gen · failedAFTER DEPARTURE THE LEFT GEN OVERTEMP CAUTION LIGHT CAME ON. AMPERAGE LOAD WAS OBSERVED TO BE NORMAL, ABOUT 100 AMPS BEFORE SHUTTING OFF. RETURNED TO MSP. MAINTENANCE REPLACED LEFT STARTER GEN, IAW SF340 AMM 24-31-05, AND INSTALLED NEW LEFT GEN SWITCH, IAW Mar 9, 1999 · N98XJ · Saab SF340A · Starter-GeneratorSDR MALA976385Generator · failedRIGHT ENGINE AC GEN FAILED IN CLIMBOUT. RETURNED TO MSP. MAINTENANCE REPLACED RT AC GEN. OPS AND LEAKS CHECK GOOD.Mar 7, 1999 · N112XJ · Saab SF340A · AC Generator-AlternatorSDR MALA976369Valve · faultyTHE O2 BOTTLE LEAKED TO 0 PSI DURING FLIGHT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED ALL THREE O2 BOTTLES AND OXYGEN TOGGLE SHUT OFF VALVE. OPS CHECK GOOD.Mar 7, 1999 · N27XJ · Saab SF340A · Crew Oxygen SystemSDR MALA976370Separator · damagedRIGHT ENGINE INTAKE HEAT LIGHT CYCLED ON AND OFF FOR 20 MINUTES. RETURNED TO CWA. MAINTENANCE FOUND SEVERAL NICKS AND SCRATCHES IN RIGHT INLET SEPARATOR. REPAIRED IAW SAAB AMM CH 30-20-25-2. OPS CHECK GOOD.Mar 5, 1999 · N27XJ · Saab SF340A · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice SystemSDR MALA976371Duct · failedRIGHT INTAKE LIGHT CYCLES ON AND OFF. RETURNED TO MSP. MAINTENANCE REPLACED RIGHT UPPER INLET DUCT, OPS AND LEAK CHECK GOOD.Mar 4, 1999 · N27XJ · Saab SF340A · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice SystemSDR SI3R99011Washer · brokenDURING DISASSEMBLY OF GEARCASE, RIGHT IDLER FORWARD TAB WASHER WAS FOUND BROKEN. OIL PUMP HOUSING HAS SOME DAMAGE. HSS SO NR 251671 SO. CUST: SIMMONS A/L. (X)Mar 1, 1999 · Saab SF340A · Turbine Engine Reduction GearSDR SI3R99009Bearing · failedDURING DISASSEMBLY OF GEARBOX, SLIDER BLOCK BEARING AND RIGHT IDLER FORWARD TAB WASHER WERE FOUND BROKEN WHICH CAUSED DAMAGE TO BULKHEAD. HSS SO NR 251975 SO. CUST: MESABA A/L. (X)Mar 1, 1999 · Saab SF340A · Turbine Engine Reduction GearSDR PLGA990301CWire · brokenBOS - FLT 6394 - AFTER DEPARTURE FROM BOS, THE CREW GOT A RIGHT AIR VALVE LIGHT. CREW DIVERTED BACK TO BOS AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED SYSTEM AND FOUND A BROKEN WIRE AT THE AIRFRAME CANNON PLUG. REPAIRED THE WIRE AND THE SYSTEM OPS CHMar 1, 1999 · N744BA · Saab SF340A · Engine Bleed Air System WiringSDR PLGA990301BGenerator · failedBOS-HPN - FLT 6269 - AFTER DEPARTURE OUT OF BOS, THE RIGHT A/C GENERATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AIRCRAFT DIVERTED TO BOS AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE A/C GENERATOR AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)Mar 1, 1999 · N342BE · Saab SF340A · AC Generator-AlternatorSDR PLGA990301ABleed Valve · malfunctionedBOS-PHL - FLT 6433 - AFTER TAKEOFF, LEFT AIRVALVE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AIRCRAFT DIVERTED BACK TO BOS AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE LEFT ANTI-ICE START BLEED VALVE (P/N 0058T80P03, S/N COMD0506) AND THE BLEED AIR SHUTOFF VLV (P/N 5056T88Mar 1, 1999 · N334BE · Saab SF340A · Engine Anti-Icing SystemSDR MALA976364Lamp · inopEMERGENCY LIGHT ABOVE SEAT 2 C & D INOP. REPLACED LAMP.Mar 1, 1999 · N119XJ · Saab SF340A · Emergency LightingSDR REXA99005Rib · corrodedFOUND CORROSION ON RIGHT INBOARD FUEL TANK. REPAIRED CORROSION ON SUMP BAY AREA BY BLENDING SMOOTH, ALODINING AND PRIMING. REPAIRED RIB STATION 42.30 FLANGE BETWEEN SL13 AND 14 BY BLENDING. REPAIRED FLANGE AT 42.30 BETWEEN 14 AND 15 BY CUTTING OUT DAMAGE. Feb 28, 1999 · N347AM · Saab SF340A · Wing, Rib/BulkheadSDR PLGA990228Bleed Valve · malfunctionedLGA-PWM - FLT 6556 - DIVERTED TO LGA DUE TO RIGHT AIR VALVE LIGHT ILLUMINATING. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE ANTI-ICE START/BLEED VALVE AND THE BLEED AIR SHUTOFF VALVE, PERFORMED THE REQUIRED OPERATIONAL CHECKS AND THE AIRCRAFT Feb 28, 1999 · N746BA · Saab SF340A · Engine Anti-Icing SystemSDR MALA976372Converter · failedCIRCUIT BREAKER L20 POPPED, SMOKE ODOR PRESENT ON RESET. MAINTENANCE REPLACED CONVERTER 12LL, OPS CHECK GOOD.Feb 24, 1999 · N114XJ · Saab SF340A · DC Rectifier/ConverterSDR MALA976361Computer · inopAFTER DEPARTURE, MASTER CAUTION AVIONICS ILLUMINATED. REPLACED THE AHRS COMPUTER.Feb 24, 1999 · N109XJ · Saab SF340A · Integrated Flight SystemSDR MALA976362Connector · failedRT AIR VALVE LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN CRUISE W/RT ENG ANTI-ICE SELECTED ON. REPLACED CONNECTOR.Feb 23, 1999 · N99XJ · Saab SF340A · Engine Anti-Icing SystemSDR MALA976360Air Valve · failedRT AIR VALVE LIGHT CAME ON WHEN RIGHT ENGINE ANTI-ICE WAS SELECTED ON. THERE WAS ALSO A TQ AND ITT SHIFT NOTED. REPLACED AIR VALVE.Feb 23, 1999 · N99XJ · Saab SF340A · Engine Anti-Icing SystemSDR PLGA990220Generator · failedBOS - FLT 6335 - DURING FLIGHT FROM BOS TO YHZ, THE LEFT A/C GEN FAILED AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BOS. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. BOS MAINTENANCE REPLACED DEFECTIVE LEFT A/C GENERATOR AND GENERATOR CONTROL UNIT. RAN AIRCRAFT AND SYSTEM OPS CHECK NFeb 20, 1999 · N343BE · Saab SF340A · AC Generator-AlternatorSDR PLGA990211ALine · failedLGA - FLT 6540 - AFTER GEAR EXTENSION, CREW LOST ALL HYDRAULIC PRESSURE. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT AND WERE TOWED FROM RUNWAY. MAINTENANCE REPLACED RUPTURED LINE IN LT GEAR WELL. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)Feb 11, 1999 · N741BA · Saab SF340A · Hydraulic System, MainSDR MALA976353Battery Pack · dischargedCABIN EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOP. MAINTENANCE REPLACED BATTERY PACKS, ALL CHECKS GOOD.Feb 11, 1999 · N41XJ · Saab SF340A · Emergency LightingSDR MALA976344Fire Loop · malfunctionedRT ENGINE FIRE WARNING CAME ON INFLIGHT, T HANDLE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO MSP. MAINTENANCE REPLACED FIRE SENSE LOOP, ALL CHECKS GOOD.Feb 7, 1999 · N991XJ · Saab SF340A · Fire DetectionSDR PLGA990205Switch · failedLGA - FLT 6545 - ON TO TAKEOFF ROLL, THE AUTOCOARSEN DID NOT ARM AND TO WAS ABORTED. THE SYSTEM WAS MEL'D AND AIRCRAFT REPOSITIONED TO ABL FOR REPAIRS. MAINTENACNE REPLACED THE CONTROL QUADRANT. A/C RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)Feb 5, 1999 · N345BE · Saab SF340A · Propeller Controlling SystemSDR MALA976346Seal · failedDURING FLIGHT, RECEIVED RT ENG OIL PRESSURE LOW LIGHT. AIRCRAFT DIVERTED TO DAYTON. MX FOUND BB AXIS SEALS LEAKING SEVERELY CAUSING THE LOW PRESSURE.Feb 5, 1999 · N103XJ · Saab SF340A · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR PLGA990204Ctot · failedALB - FLT 6262 - DURING TAKEOFF, CTOT FAILED TO ARM AND TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED. MAINTENANCE COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)Feb 4, 1999 · N358CA · Saab SF340A · Engine BMEP/Torque IndicatingSDR AU990094Fire Loop · worn(AUS) RT ENGINE BLEED AIR FIRE WIRE CHAFED. PART TC: 19,652.Feb 4, 1999 · Saab SF340A · Fire DetectionSDR PLGA990203Heat System · failedBOS - FLT 6335 - DURING CRUISE, THE PITOT AND ALPHA HEAT FAILED. A/C RETURNED TO BOS DUE TO WEATHER IN YHZ. MAINTENANCE FOUND OPEN WHEELWELL CIRCUIT BREAKER. GROUND RUNS SATISFACTORY. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)Feb 3, 1999 · N343BE · Saab SF340A · Pitot/Static Anti-Ice SystemSDR MALA976336Intake Deice · malfunctionedEN ROUTE TO LAN TURNED INTAKE HEAT ON, WITHIN 5 SECONDS THE RIGHT INTAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, FOLLOWED QRH THEN LEFT INTAKE CAME ON. CREW EXITED ICING CONDITIONS AND RETURNED TO DTW. MAINTENANCE GROUND RAN ENGINE AND OPS CHECKED RIGHT AND LEFT INTAKE HEAT SYSTFeb 3, 1999 · N102XJ · Saab SF340A · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice SystemSDR MALA976334Deice Module · failedDURING CRUISE, RIGHT ENGINE ANTI-ICE INTAKE CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED, CYCLED ON AND OFF APPROXIMATLY EVERY 30 SECONDS. CREW RAN QRH NO CHANGE, DE-ICE CHECKS WERE NORMAL. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO MSP. MAINTENANCE REPLACED RIGHT DE-ICE MODULE IAW SF3 MM 30-20, OFeb 3, 1999 · N68XJ · Saab SF340A · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice SystemSDR SI3R99004Washer · brokenDURING DISASSEMBLY, FOUND RIGHT FORWARD IDLER TAB WASHER BROKEN. BROKEN DAMPER RINGS ALSO. NOTE: THE RT AFT, LT AND RT FWD BEARINGS ALL HAVE MISMATCHED SERIAL NUMBERS ON THE INNER AND OUTER RACES. HSS SO NR 230418 SO. CUST: MESABA A/L. (X)Feb 2, 1999 · Saab SF340A · Turbine Engine Reduction GearSDR SI3R99003Washer · brokenDURING DISASSEMBLY, FOUND RIGHT FORWARD IDLER TAB WASHER BROKEN. BROKEN DAMPER RINGS ALSO. HSS SO NR 230417 SO. CUST: MESABA A/L. (X)Feb 2, 1999 · Saab SF340A · Turbine Engine Reduction GearSDR MALA976331Light · inopDURING INSPECTION, EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT AT SEAT 1 CD INOP. MAINTENANCE REPLACED LIGHT ASSEMBLY. OPS CHECK GOOD.Feb 2, 1999 · N48XJ · Saab SF340A · Emergency LightingSDR MALA976358Actuator · failedAFTER GEAR EXTENSION, HYDRAULIC PRESSURE DECREASED TO ZERO. MAINTENANCE REPLACED LT MLG ACTUATOR, ALL CHECKS GOOD.Feb 1, 1999 · N107XJ · Saab SF340A · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR MALA976330Fitting · brokenAFTER GEAR EXTENSION, HAD A HYDR FROM CWP, MAIN HYDRAULIC PRESSURE DECREASED TO ZERO AND HYDRAULIC QUANTITY DECREASED TO ZERO. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR. BLED AND SERVICED HYD SYSTEMS IAW SAAB 340Feb 1, 1999 · N107XJ · Saab SF340A · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR AU990100Ctot Panel · inop(AUS) CONSTANT TORQUE ON TAKEOFF (CTOT) PANEL SUSPECT FAULTY.Feb 1, 1999 · Saab SF340A · Engine BMEP/Torque IndicatingSDR MALA976325Smoke Detector · malfunctionedAVIONICS SMOKE ILLUMINATED DURING FLIGHT, CREW COMPLETED QRH. MAINTENANCE COULD NOT DUPLICATE. REMOVED AVIONICS DOOR AND INSPECTED AREA FOR SMOKE AND EVIDENCE FOR OVERHEAT, NOTHING NOTED. NO SMELL OF SMOKE. PERFORMED SMOKE DETECTOR TEST IAW 26-13-00.Jan 29, 1999 · N79XJ · Saab SF340A · Smoke Detection
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