Saab SF340A

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SDR MALA976237Landing Gear · failedAFTER TAKEOFF, LANDING GEAR INTRANSIT LIGHT REMAINED ON. RECYCLED GEAR DOWN AND RIGHT MAIN GEAR HAD NEGATIVE DOWN INDICATION. LANDING AS PER QRH LANDING GEAR EMERGENCY PROCEDURE. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR ASSEMBLY AND SEPARATINov 10, 1998 · N89XJ · Saab SF340A · Main Landing GearSDR SI3R98016Bearing · spalledDURING DISASSEMBLY OF GEARBOX, THE LT FORWARD IDLER GEAR ROLLER BEARING WAS FOUND TO HAVE A SPALLED INNER RACE AND ROLLERS. HSS SO NR 210197 SO. CUST: AMR. (X)Nov 9, 1998 · Saab SF340A · Turbine Engine Reduction GearSDR SI3R98015Pump · damagedDISSASSEMBLY OF GEAR CASE REVEALED OIL PUMP (P/N 775798-1) WITH BROKEN OFF INPUT SHAFT. ALSO, SPRAY BAR BROKEN FORWARD RIGHT IDLER ROLLER BEARING SPALLED (S/N 10, P/N 775760-2). HSS SO NR 208555 SO CUST: BUSINESS EXPRESS A/L. (X)Nov 9, 1998 · Saab SF340A · Propeller Controlling SystemSDR MALA976224Bulb · failedDURING INSPECTION, OVERHEAD EMERGENCY LIGHT 9A INOP. MAINTENANCE RELAMPED, OPS CHECK GOOD.Nov 5, 1998 · N98XJ · Saab SF340A · Emergency LightingSDR MALA976223Swivel · shearedAFTER DEPARTURE WITH GEAR SELECTED UP THE HYDRAULIC CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE HYD PUMP WAS SELECTED OFF AND NOTED HYD QUANTITY AND MAIN PRESSURE AT ZERO, BUT EMERGENCY PRESSURE NORMAL. QRH PERFORMED AND A SUCCESSFUL GEAR FREE FALL PERFORMED. AIRCRAFT ROct 29, 1998 · N114XJ · Saab SF340A · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR MALA976222Smoke Detector · failedON SHUTDOWN, WHILE PASSENGER'S WERE DEPLANING THE CARGO SMOKE AND ASSOCIATED MASTER WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. WARNING CAME ON AND OFF ABOUT 4 TIMES WITHIN 10 MINUTES. RECYCLED POWER AND WARNING'S APPEARED ONCE. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND REMOVED CARGO SMOKOct 26, 1998 · N112XJ · Saab SF340A · Smoke DetectionSDR REXA98114Control Box · inoperativeAFTER TAKEOFF GOT RIGHT 'FIRE WARNING'. COMPLIED WITH CHECKLIST AND BLEW FIRE BOTTLES, AND SHUTDOWN ENGINE. REMOVED AND REPLACED FIRE BOTTLES. REMOVED AND REPLACED RIGHT FIRE LOOP CONTROL BOX. (M)Oct 25, 1998 · N327PX · Saab SF340A · Detection SystemSDR PLGA981023BPump · failedPHL - REFERENCE ODR PLGA981023A. THE RIGHT PROPELLER GEARBOX (PGB) WAS REPLACED DUE TO A FAILED OIL PUMP. THE OIL PUMP REMOVED WAS P/N 775798-1, S/N HS046-1. THE CORRECT PART NUMBER FOR THE PGB WAS 775798-3. (X)Oct 23, 1998 · N336BE · Saab SF340A · Turbine Engine Reduction GearSDR PLGA981023AProp Gearbox · malfunctionedPHL - FLT 4307 - AFTER TAKEOFF, CREW RECEIVED A LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING ON RIGHT ENGINE. CREW FOLLOWED PROCEDURES AND SHUT DOWN THE RIGHT ENGINE. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO PHL AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE FOUND METAL ON RIGHT PROPELLER GEARBOX CHIP Oct 23, 1998 · N336BE · Saab SF340A · Turbine Engine Reduction GearSDR REXA98113Transducer · malfunctionedHYDRAULIC MAIN AND EMERGENCY PRESSURE DROPPED BELOW 200 PSI AND GOT CWP 'HYD' WARNING. COMPLIED WITH EMERGENCY CHECKLIST. BLEW GEAR DOORS OPEN. REMOVED AND REPLACED PRESSURE SWITCH AND TRANSDUCER. (M)Oct 20, 1998 · N347AM · Saab SF340A · Hydraulic Pressure SensorSDR PLGA981016ASmoke Detector · contaminatedBTV - FLT 4221 - DURING DESCENT INTO BTV, THE CARGO COMPARTMENT SMOKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CREW FOLLOWED PROCEDURES AND DISCHARGED THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER BOTTLE. THE WARNING LIGHT EXTINGUISHED. AIRCRAFT CONTINUED TO BTV AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT.Oct 16, 1998 · N340BE · Saab SF340A · Smoke DetectionSDR AU981381Hose · burst(AUS) NOSE LANDING GEAR DOWNLOCK ACTUATOR HYDRAULIC PRESSURE HOSE RUPTURED. LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID.Oct 16, 1998 · Saab SF340A · Hydraulic System, MainSDR MALA976220Generator · failedLEFT AC GEN CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT. PERFORMED QRH, NO RESET. AFTER LANDING MAINTENANCE REPLACED LEFT AC GEN THAT SEIZED AND SEPERATED AT BASE. INSTALLED SERVICEABLE AC GEN IAW SF340 MM 24-21-05, OPS AND LEAK CHECK GOOD.Oct 13, 1998 · N48XJ · Saab SF340A · AC Generator-AlternatorSDR AU981401Smoke Detector · malfunctioned(AUS) CARGO BAY SMOKE DETECTOR FAULTY. FALSE INDICATION RESULTED IN FIRING OF THE CARGO BAY FIRE BOTTLE.Oct 12, 1998 · Saab SF340A · Smoke DetectionSDR PLGA981007AIntercom · failedBOS - FLT 4232 - DURING TAKEOFF ROLL, THE COCKPIT INTERCOM SYSTEM FAILED WHICH CUT COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE CREW AS 'V' SPEEDS WERE CALLED OUT. THE AIRCRAFT WAS ROTATED AT 150 KTS WHICH WAS 14 KTS ABOVE MAXIMUM TIRE SPEED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BOS AND LANDEOct 7, 1998 · N346BE · Saab SF340A · Interphone/Passenger Announcement (PA) SystemSDR MALA976207Starter Gen · failedAFTER GEAR RETRACTION BOTH LEFT EFIS TUBES WENT BLACK, AFTER HYDRAULIC PUMP STOPPED RUNNING AND BOTH LEFT TUBES CAME BACK. FIVE MINUTES INTO FLIGHT EFIS TUBES WENT BLACK AGAIN, FOLLOWED QRH, SHUTDOWN LEFT GENERATOR. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DTW. MAINTENANCE REPOct 2, 1998 · N991XJ · Saab SF340A · Starter-GeneratorSDR MALA976206Windsheild · delaminationON DEPARTURE FROM DTW CREW HEARD CRACKLING AND SAW LEFT FRONT WINDSHIELD DELAMINATION GROWING. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DTW. MAINTENANCE REPLACED CAPTAIN'S WINDSHIELD IAW SAABMM WINDSHIELD HEAT CHECKS GOOD.Oct 2, 1998 · N112XJ · Saab SF340A · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR REXA98110Engine · malfunctionedDURING TEST FLIGHT, RIGHT ENGINE PROP STARTED TO AUTOCOARSEN WITH ITT CLIMB WHEN POWER WAS REDUCED ENGINE DID UNCOMMANDED ENGINE SHUT DOWN. PERFORMED GROUND POWER RUNS/ENGINE OVERSPEED TEST. ALL PARAMETERS NORMAL NO PROBLEMS NOTED. (M)Sep 24, 1998 · N327PX · Saab SF340A · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR PLGA980923AGcu · failedBGR - FLT 4253 - IN FLIGHT, THE RIGHT DC GENERATOR FAILED. AIRCRAFT DIVERTED TO BGR AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE RIGHT GCU, SYSTEM TESTED GOOD. (M)Sep 23, 1998 · N342BE · Saab SF340A · DC Generating SystemSDR PLGA980922AR/T Unit · failedBOS - FLT 4430 - AFTER TAKEOFF, THE RADAR FAILED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BOS DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE RADAR RECEIVER/TRANSMITTER UNIT. SYSTEM TESTED GOOD. (M)Sep 22, 1998 · N334BE · Saab SF340A · Weather Radar SystemSDR PLGA980920ABreaker · failedALB - FLT 4243 - DURING TAXI TO THE GATE, THE CREW REPORTED THE SMELL OF SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT. THE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE RIGHT SIDE CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL. AIRCRAFT CONTINUED TO GATE AND PASSENGERS DE-PLANED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE CIRCUISep 20, 1998 · N751BA · Saab SF340A · Exterior LightingSDR MALA976194Trim Panel · loosePLASTIC COVER ON EXIT DOOR 6CD IS LOOSE. MAINTENANCE RESECURED TRIM PANEL, OPS CHECK GOOD.Sep 17, 1998 · N79XJ · Saab SF340A · Passenger Compartment EquipmentSDR MALA976193Temp Sensor · failedRIGHT PROP OIL TEMP RED LINED, ALL OTHER PARAMETERS NORMAL. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DTW. MAINTENANCE REPLACED RIGHT PGB OIL TEMP SENSOR IAW SF340 AMM 79-30-10. ALL CHECKS GOOD.Sep 16, 1998 · N115XJ · Saab SF340A · Engine Oil TemperatureSDR PLGA980908ASlider Block · damagedALB - PROPELLER WAS REMOVED TO EVALUATE EXCESSIVE RADIAL PLAY. UPON INSPECTION, THE FOLLOWING WAS FOUND: SLIDER BLOCK HAD BECOME DETACHED FROM CROSSHEAD CAUSING CROSSHEAD TO ROTATE APPROXIMATELY 45 DEGREES. THE CROSSHEAD WAS DAMAGED BY OPERATING PIN OF PROPSep 8, 1998 · N741BA · Saab SF340A · Propeller AssemblySDR PLGA980902AEngine · making metalBOS - FLT 4383 - AFTER TAKEOFF, THE LEFT ENGINE CHIP DETECTOR WARNING ILLUMINATED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BOS AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE FOUND LARGE AMOUNTS OF METAL ON DETECTOR. LEFT ENGINE WAS REPLACED. AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)Sep 2, 1998 · N342BE · Saab SF340A · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR MALA976184Battery · failedDURING FLIGHT WITH EXTERNAL POWER MELED, LEFT AND RIGHT BATTERY TEMPS RUNNING HIGH. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO MSP. MAINTENANCE REPLACED RT AND LT BATTERIES, OPS CHECK GOOD.Aug 16, 1998 · N106XJ · Saab SF340A · Battery/Charger SystemSDR MALA976186Spar · crackedDURING 4,000 HOUR CHECK, CRACKS IN FLAP REAR SPAR AND LOWER SKIN AT WS 142 LT AND RT FLAPS. MAINTENANCE COMPLETED EO NR S57007. STOP DRILLED THE CRACKS IN BOTH END IN ACCORDANCE TO CH 51-70-03 AND SEALED STOP HOLES. INSTALLED A DOUBLER PLATE AND SHIMMED. SAug 13, 1998 · N991XJ · Saab SF340A · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR PLGA980811AOil System · overservicedBOS - FLT 4358 - WHILE ON APPROACH TO BOS, THE CREW RECEIVED A LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING ON RIGHT ENGINE. AIRCRAFT CONTINUED AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE CREW SHUT DOWN THE RIGHT ENGINE AFTER LANDNIG AND TAXIED TO THE GATE. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE RIGHT ENAug 11, 1998 · N747BA · Saab SF340A · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR MALA976187Skin · chafedDURING 4,000 HOUR CHECK, CHAFING WAS FOUND ON LT I/B NACELLE SKIN. MAINTENANCE COMPLETED EO NR S54009, BLEND OUT THE CHAFING AREA SMOOTHLY, REINFORCED WITH DOUBLER, SEALED DOUBLER WITH NEW FASTENERS INSTALLED PER NAS1669-3 IAW SRM 51-20-42/43.Aug 11, 1998 · N991XJ · Saab SF340A · Nacelle/Pylon, Plate/SkinSDR PLGA980810BDetector · malfunctionedBOS - FLT 4358 - WHLE DESCENDING INTO BOS, THE CREW RECEIVED A SMOKE WARNING IN BOTH CARGO AND LAVATORY COMPARTMENTS. CREW DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND FOLLOWED PROCEDURES. THE CARGO COMPARTMENT FIRE EXTINGUISHER WAS DISCHARGED AFTER WHICH BOTH WARNING LIGHTS EAug 10, 1998 · N344BE · Saab SF340A · Detection SystemSDR PLGA980810AWire · chafedBTV - FLT 4479 - TEN MINUTES AFTER DEPARTURE FROM BTV, THE CREW RECEIVED A RIGHT TAIL PIPE HOT WARNING. THE CREW FOLLOWED PROCEDURES AND SHUT DOWN THE RIGHT ENGINE. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BTV AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE FOUND A CHAFED WIRE ON AIRAug 10, 1998 · N341BE · Saab SF340A · Detection SystemSDR MALA976180Smoke Detector · failedDURING FLIGHT, THE CARGO SMOKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED, CARGO IRE EXTINGUISHER SWITCHED ON, CARGO SMOKE WARNING LIGHT WENT OUT SHORTLY AFTER, QRH COMPLETED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO MSP, LANDED WITHOUT DISCREPANCY. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED CARGO COMPARTMENT AND DAug 9, 1998 · N31XJ · Saab SF340A · Smoke DetectionSDR AU980960Gear · stripped(AUS) LEFT WINDSCREEN WIPER CONVERTER DRIVE GEAR STRIPPED ALLOWING THE MOTOR TO OVERSPEED. PART TC: 7,961.Aug 6, 1998 · Saab SF340A · Windshield/Door Rain/Ice RemovalSDR MALA976181Bulb · failedDURING INSPECTION, EMERGENCY OVERHEAD LIGHT INOP AT SEAT 8CD. MAINTENANCE RELAMPED. OPS CHECK GOOD.Aug 5, 1998 · N119XJ · Saab SF340A · Emergency LightingSDR MALA976175Lamp · failedDURING WALK AROUND, OVERHEAD EMERGENCY LIGHT AT SEAT 3CD INOP. MAINTENANCE RELAMPED, OPS CHECK GOOD.Jul 31, 1998 · N48XJ · Saab SF340A · Emergency LightingSDR MALA976174Stall Vane · failedLEFT STALL VANE FAIL LIGHT KEPT CYCLING ON/OFF AFTER TAKEOFF. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DTW. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE LEFT STALL VANE. PERFORMED OPS CHECK OF STALL SYSTEM, OPS AND SECURITY CHECK GOOD.Jul 31, 1998 · N115XJ · Saab SF340A · Stall Warning SystemSDR MALA976170Chip Light · illuminatedRIGHT CHIP DETECT LIGHT CAME ON IN FLIGHT, COMPLIED WITH QRH AND RETURNED TO STW. MAINTENANCE REMOVED RIGHT ENGINE CHIP DETECTOR AND FOUND ONE SMALL SLIVER, CHIP WAS ALLOWABLE. INSPECTED SUMP, NO DEBRIS FOUND. RAN AIRCRAFT, CHECKS GOOD. ALL WORK DONE IAW GJul 28, 1998 · N142XJ · Saab SF340A · Turbine Engine Accessory DriveSDR REXA98107Smoke Detector · malfunctionedAVIONICS SMOKE LIGHT IN FLIGHT. REMOVED AND REPLACED AVIONICS SMOKE DETECTOR. (M)Jul 27, 1998 · N346AM · Saab SF340A · Smoke DetectionSDR MALA976168Weu · trippedAFTER TAKEOFF, THE GEAR HANDLE SELECTED UP, ALL 3 GREEN LIGHTS WENT OUT; HOWEVER, THE AMBER IN TRANSIT HANDLE LIGHT REMAINED ON. HYDRAULIC PUMP CONTINUED TO RUN, PULLED CIRCUIT BREAKER E-8, RECYCLED GEAR. RECEiVED SAME RESULT, NO DRAG EFFECTS NOTICED, OUT GEJul 23, 1998 · N109XJ · Saab SF340A · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR MALA976167Connector · looseDURING INSPECTION NOTED SEVERAL EMERGENCY EXIT SIGNS INOP. MAINTENANCE RESECURED CANNON PLUG BEHIND GALLEY SWINGOUT. OPS CHECK GOOD.Jul 23, 1998 · N115XJ · Saab SF340A · Emergency LightingSDR SI3R98013Retain Nut · looseDURING DISASSEMBLY OF GEARBOX, THE DRIVE GEAR RETENTION NUT WAS REMOVED WITH NO TORQUE REQUIRED. INSTALLATION TORQUE IS 1550 - 1600 FEET/POUNDS. (NUT P/N 775770-4, FIG 7 ITEM 25). HSS SO NR 86355SE. CUST: AIR OSTRAVA/GE. CMM 72-11-02. (X)Jul 21, 1998 · Saab SF340A · Turbine Engine Reduction GearSDR 98ZZZX2959Blade · crackedCUSTOMER REPORTED REMOVING PROPELLER FROM AIRCRAFT DUE TO EXCESSIVE BLADE TIP MOVEMENT TO NR 4 BLADE. BLADE WAS FOUND WITH A CRACKED OUTER SLEEVE WHEN PROPELLER WAS DISASSEMBLED. CRACK RUNS COMPLETELY AROUND OUTSIDE DIAMETER OF OUTER SLEEVE. BLADE REJECTED Jul 20, 1998 · Saab SF340A · Propeller Blade SectionSDR MALA976163Battery Pack · dischargedDURING INSPECTION NOTED TWO OVERHEAD EMERGENCY LIGHT INOP. MAINTENANCE REPLACED BATTERY PACK UNDER FLOOR BETWEEN SEATS 7 AND 8, OPS CHECK GOOD.Jul 17, 1998 · N103XJ · Saab SF340A · Emergency LightingSDR MALA976166Rt Unit · failedDURING FLIGHT RADAR INOP, PAINTS WHOLE SCREEN. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO MSP. MAINTENANCE REPLACED WEATHER RADAR R/T. OPS CHECK GOOD.Jul 14, 1998 · N99XJ · Saab SF340A · Weather Radar SystemSDR MALA976161Bleed Pipe · crackedLEFT BLEED AIR LEAK DETECT ANNUNICATOR CAME ON, RESET VALVES PER QRH, NO CHANGE. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DTW. MAINTENANCE REPLACED CRACKED BLEED PIPE AT POSITION 18 ON LEFT SIDE. ALL CHECKS GOOD.Jul 9, 1998 · N89XJ · Saab SF340A · Pneumatic Distribution SystemSDR PLGA980707ABlade · crackedALB - PROPELLER WAS REMOVED TO EVALUATE EXCESS BLADE MOVEMENT. UPON INSPECTION, THE FOLLOWING WAS FOUND: NR 4 BLADE ROOT OUTER SLEEVE WAS CRACKED COMPLETELY AROUND BLADE AND WAS GROOVED. THE NR 4 BLADE PORT SEAL GROOVE OUTER WALL WAS DAMAGED, GOUGES AND HIGJul 7, 1998 · N741BA · Saab SF340A · Propeller Blade SectionSDR PLGA980704APower Supply · dischargedYSC - FLT 4219 - WHILE ON DESCENT INTO YQB, THE CREW REPORTED SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT. CREW DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND DIVERTED INTO YSC AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED INSTRUMENT LIGHTING POWER SUPPLY. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (X)Jul 4, 1998 · N334BE · Saab SF340A · Flight Compartment LightingSDR REXA98105Switch · out of adjustWHEN GEAR SELECTED UP, AMBER LIGHT IN HANDLE STAYS ON. ADJUSTED NOSE DOWNLOCK SWITCH. (M)Jul 3, 1998 · N401BH · Saab SF340A · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR REXA98104Swivel · leakingON CLIMB AFTER TAKEOFF, GEAR HANDLE WAS SELECTED UP. HYDRAULIC QTY WENT TO ZERO WITH HYDRAULIC CWP LIGHT. REMOVED AND REPLACED RT HYDRAULIC SWIVEL AND SERVICED HYD SYSTEM. (M)Jul 1, 1998 · N344AM · Saab SF340A · Hydraulic System, MainSDR SIMA981801Holder · brokenSBP - CABIN EMERGENCY FLOOR PROXIMITY LIGHT LENSE HOLDERS AT SEATS 3B AND 11B ARE BROKEN. REMOVED AND REPLACED FLOOR PROXIMITY LIGHT LENSE HOLDERS AT SEAT 3B AND 11B. (X)Jun 29, 1998 · N312AE · Saab SF340A · Emergency Lighting
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