Saab SF340A

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SDR MALA976157Bulb · failedDURING INSPECTION, EMERGENCY LIGHT 1D INOP. MAINTENANCE RELAMPED, OPS CHECK GOOD.Jun 29, 1998 · N142XJ · Saab SF340A · Emergency LightingSDR PLGA980617ATrimmer · failedBOS - FLT 4252 - CREW NOTICED ENGINE TEMPS HIGHER THAN RIGHT, BUT NOT OUT OF LIMITS. CREW REDUCED POWER TO MATCH TEMPS AND LEFT ENGINE DID NOT MAKE CHARTED TORQUE. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BOS WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE T4.5 TRIMMER IAW Jun 25, 1998 · N334BE · Saab SF340A · Engine EGT/TIT Indicating SystemSDR AU980940Wheel · cracked(AUS) THREE WHEEL ASSEMBLIES FOUND TO BE CRACKED IN THE BEAD SEAT AREA.Jun 24, 1998 · Saab SF340A · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR 98ZZZX2565Blade · crackedDURING INSPECTION FOR REPAIR, NOTED THAT BLADE, SN SF340-132/442, HAD A CRACK VISABLE IN OUTER SLEEVE. PROPELLER AND BLADE REMOVED FROM AIRCRAFT BY CUSTOMER DUE TO REPORT OF VIBRATION IN PROPELLER BLADE. REJECTED FROM FURTHER SERVICE AT THIS STATION.Jun 22, 1998 · Saab SF340A · Propeller Blade SectionSDR MALA976152Chip Light · illuminatedLEFT ENGINE CHIP DETECTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED DURING FLIGHT. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DTW. MAINTENANCE REMOVED CHIP DETECTOR AND FOUND CHIP TO BE ALLOWABLE PLATING MATERIAL. RAN AIRCRAFT, ALL CHECKS GOOD.Jun 20, 1998 · N110XJ · Saab SF340A · Turbine Engine Accessory DriveSDR PLGA980619AHandle · seizedBGR - DURING HEAVY MAINTENANCE INSPECTION, AN OPERATION TEST OF THE PITCH DISCONNECT SYSTEM WAS BEING PERFORMED. DURING THIS TEST THE PITCH DISCONNECT HANDLE WOULD NOT PULL OUT. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED ASSY PER MM. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD. (M)Jun 19, 1998 · N340BE · Saab SF340A · Elevator Control SystemSDR MALA976149Oil Press Light · illuminatedWHILE IN FLIGHT, THE RIGHT ENGINE OIL PSI CWP LIGHT CAME ON FOR 1 TO 2 SECONDS THEN WENT OUT. THE RIGHT ENGINE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE WAS ALSO AROUND 40 PSI AND FLUCTUATING 10 TO 20 PSI, PROBLEM DID NOT OCCUR WHILE ENGINE WAS FEATHERED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DTW Jun 19, 1998 · N115XJ · Saab SF340A · Engine Oil PressureSDR PLGA980616AFan · failedHPN - FLT 4235 - DURING CLIMB-OUT OF HPN CREW REPORTED STRONG ELECTRICAL SMELL IN CABIN. AIRCRAFT DIVERTED TO HPN AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE FOUND RIGHT RECIRC FAN BURNED OUT. FAN WAS DEFERRED PER MEL 21-20-1. AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICEJun 16, 1998 · N341BE · Saab SF340A · Air Distribution FanSDR MALA976144Light · shortedON TAKEOFF ROLL, CARGO SMOKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. ABORTED TAKEOFF. MAINTENANCE REPLACED AFT CARGO LIGHT ASSEMBLY AND SMOKE DETECTOR (P/N 72-111211-00), OPS CHECK GOOD.Jun 16, 1998 · N98XJ · Saab SF340A · Smoke DetectionSDR REXA98100Fire Detector · malfunctionedRIGHT ENGINE FIRE INDICATION RIGHT ENGINE SHUT DOWN IN-FLIGHT. REMOVED AND REPLACED RIGHT FIRE DETECTION FIRE OVER HEAT DETECTOR. (X)Jun 13, 1998 · N327PX · Saab SF340A · Fire DetectionSDR PLGA980612BAc Gcu · failedALB - FLT 4520 - DURING FLIGHT YOW TO LGA, THE LEFT AC GENERATOR FAILED. AIRCRAFT DIVERTED TO ALB DUE TO WEATHER. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE LEFT AC GENERATOR AND AC GCU. ALL CHECKS SATISFACTORY. AC GEN, P/N 31342-001, S/N 678. (M)Jun 12, 1998 · N345BE · Saab SF340A · AC Generation SystemSDR PLGA980612AWire · brokenLGA - FLT 4524 - DURING FLT, RIGHT ENGINE FIRE WARNING LIGHT FLICKERED. AIRCRAFT DIVERTED BACK TO LGA WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REPAIRED BROKEN WIRE IN RIGHT NACELLE. ALL CHECKS SATISFACTORY. AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)Jun 12, 1998 · N344BE · Saab SF340A · Fire DetectionSDR REXA98102Fire Loop · malfunctionedRIGHT FIRE DETECT FAIL ON CWP CAME ON IN-FLIGHT FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES THEN WENT OUT. CLEANED AND INSPECTED FIRE DETECT LOOP. NO CHAFING NOTED. (X)Jun 7, 1998 · N327PX · Saab SF340A · Fire DetectionSDR SI3R98009Gearbox · wornDISASSEMBLY OF GEAR CASE REVEALED THE TAB WASHER AND RETAINING RING ON THE FORWARD RIGHT IDLER GEAR BROKEN. BROKEN BEARING (P/N 775765-2) IN SLIDER BLOCK ASSY. INPUT PINION GEAR WORN. METAL CONTAMINATION LOCAL TO THIS AREA. HSS SO NR 86314 SE. CUST: WINGJun 5, 1998 · Saab SF340A · Turbine Engine Reduction GearSDR MALA976148Ahrs · malfunctionedAFTER TAKEOFF, THE CAPTAIN RECEIVED A YELLOW HEADING FLAG ON EFIS TUBE AND THEY WHERE SPLIT ABOUT 15 DEGREES. AIRCRAFT RETURN TO DTW. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND RESET THE AHRS SYSTEM, OPS CHECKED AND FOUND SYSTEM TO BE GOOD.Jun 5, 1998 · N98XJ · Saab SF340A · Integrated Flight SystemSDR REXA98101Smoke Detector · malfunctionedCARGO LIGHT CAME ON IN-FLIGHT. REMOVED AND REPLACED CARGO SMOKE DETECTOR. (X)Jun 4, 1998 · N110PX · Saab SF340A · Smoke DetectionSDR MALA976466Frame · distortedDURING C CHECK, FUSELAGE FRAME AT STATION 319 BETWEEN STRINGER SL1526 AND SL1525 DISTORTED. MAINTENANCE REPAIRED BY INSTALLING DOUBLER PER SRM 53-70-30.Jun 1, 1998 · N89XJ · Saab SF340A · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR MALA976463Frame · distortedDURING C CHECK, FUSELAGE FRAME AT STATION 294 STRINGER SL1526 DISTORTED. MAINTENANCE REPAIRED PER SRM 53-70-30.Jun 1, 1998 · N89XJ · Saab SF340A · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR MALA976465Floor · corrodedDURING C CHECK, CAPTAIN'S FLOOR AREA AROUND RUDDER PEDAL AND AFT OF SEAT AREA HAS SURFACE CORROSION. MAINTENANCE CUT OUT DAMAGE AND INSTALLED DOUBLER PER SRM 53-60-50.May 31, 1998 · N89XJ · Saab SF340A · Fuselage Floor PanelSDR MALA976464Floor · corrodedDURING C CHECK, CO-PILOT'S FLOOR AREA HAS SURFACE CORROSION. MAINTENANCE REPAIRED BY INSTALLING DOUBLER PER SRM 51-20-42 AND 51-20-43.May 31, 1998 · N89XJ · Saab SF340A · Fuselage Floor PanelSDR MALA976140Chip Light · illuminatedIN FLIGHT THE LEFT ENGINE OIL CHIP DETECT LIGHT ILLUMINATED. ALL ENGINE PARAMETERS NORMAL. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO MSP. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED LEFT ENGINE CHIP DETECTOR IAW GE MM 72-00-00 AND FOUND ACCEPTABLE MATERIAL DETERMINED TO BE OPERATING DEBRIS. AIRCRAFTMay 31, 1998 · N79XJ · Saab SF340A · Turbine Engine Accessory DriveSDR MALA976138Battery · dischargedDURING INSPECTION FOUR EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOP AT FORWARD EXIT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED FORWARD BATTERY PACK AT LOCATION 21LN. OPS CHECK GOOD.May 29, 1998 · N115XJ · Saab SF340A · Emergency LightingSDR MALA976137Ahrs Computer · failedDURING FLIGHT CREW RESET HEADING SEVERAL TIMES, YELLOW HAEDING LIGHT REMAINED ON WITH 8 DEGREES DIFFERENCE IN HEADINGS. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO MSP. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE NR 2 AHRS COMPUTER. SYSTEM OPS CHECK GOOD.May 28, 1998 · N79XJ · Saab SF340A · Integrated Flight SystemSDR REXA98098Engine Oil · failedLEFT ENGINE OIL PRESSURE FLUX AND LOW OIL PRESSURE CWP LIGHT ILLUMINATED. SHUTDOWN ENGINE. REMOVED AND REPLACED LEFT ENGINE. (M)May 27, 1998 · N922MA · Saab SF340A · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR PLGA980527AControl Cable · failedPWM - FLT 4592 - WHILE ON APPROACH, THE LEFT PROPELLER BLADES WENT TOWARD FLAT PITCH. CREW ADVANCED POWER AND ALL CONDITIONS RETURNED TO NORMAL. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE FOUND POWER LEVER CABLE BETWEEN HMU AND PCU HAD FAILED INTERNALLY May 27, 1998 · N743BA · Saab SF340A · Power LeverSDR REXA98097Hmu · failedLEFT ENGINE TORQUE WENT TO ZERO AND ITT WENT TO 900 DEGREES AT 1,500 FEET. SHUT DOWN ENGINE. PERFORMED ENGINE INSPECTION, NO DISCREPANCIES NOTED. CHANGED HMU PER GE RECOMMENDATION FOR TROUBLESHOOTING PURPOSES. (X)May 26, 1998 · N325PX · Saab SF340A · Fuel Controlling SystemSDR MALA976135Actuator · failedON LANDING WHEN LANDING GEAR WAS EXTENDED FOR LANDING THE HYDRAULIC LIGHT WENT ON AND 2 GREEN LIGHTS CAME ON. QRH PROCEDURES USED TO EXTEND GEAR. LANDING WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR RETRACT ACTUATOR. ALL IAW SAAB AMM CH 3May 25, 1998 · N110XJ · Saab SF340A · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR MALA976136Chip Light · illuminatedAFTER TAKEOFF, THE LEFT CHIP DETECTOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO MSP. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED DEBRIS IN ACCORDANCE WITH GE 72-00-00, PAGE 198.17, TROUBLE 10 AND FOUND ACCEPTABLE FOR CONTINUED SERVICE. SENT CHIPS IN FOR ANALYSIS.May 24, 1998 · N79XJ · Saab SF340A · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR REXA98096Seal · failedLEFT ENGINE LOST OIL PRESSURE. REMOVED AND REPLACED LEFT BB AXIS SEAL AND RUNNER. REF: OPERATOR CONTROL NR 98ZZZX2425. (X)May 21, 1998 · N402BH · Saab SF340A · Turbine Engine Accessory DriveSDR 98ZZZX2425Runner · failedLEFT ENGINE LOST OIL PRESSURE. REMOVED AND REPLACED LEFT BB AXIS SEAL AND RUNNER. REF: OPERATOR CONTROL NR REXA98096.May 21, 1998 · N402BH · Saab SF340A · Turbine Engine Accessory DriveSDR SI3R98008Gearbox · damagedDISASSEMBLY OF GEARBOX REVEALED SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE DAMPER RING ON THE RIGHT FORWARD IDLER GEAR. ALSO, RIGHT FORWARD IDLER GEAR WEB CRACKED (P/N 792207-3) BULKHEAD (P/N 775754-13) HAS 0.060 INCH - 0.080 INCH GROOVE WORN IN. RECOMMEND SCRAP DISPOSITION. (P/May 20, 1998 · Saab SF340A · Turbine Engine Reduction GearSDR MALA976131Ahrs · failedDURING FLIGHT, THE RED HEADING FLAG AND RMI FLAG WITH HEADINGS AGREEING, BUT ABOUT 30 DEGREES OFF CLOCKWISE. NO CIRCUIT BREAKERS POPPED, ALSO FLIGHT DIRECTOR RED FLAG. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO MSP. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE NR 1 AHRS COMPUTER. OPS CHECK GOOD.May 20, 1998 · N68XJ · Saab SF340A · Integrated Flight SystemSDR PLGA980519AHandle · failedBOS - FLT 4470 - WHEN THE LANDING GEAR WAS SELECTED UP, ALL THREE DOWN AND LOCKED LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED AND THE GEAR DID NOT RETRACT. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BOS AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE LANDING GEAR CONTROL HANDLE. SYSTEM TEMay 19, 1998 · N341BE · Saab SF340A · Landing Gear SelectorSDR MALA976126Engine · malfunctionedON CLIMB-OUT, THE RIGHT ENGINE STARTED SURGING, ITT CLIMBED TO 906 DEGREES, PULLED POWER BACK TO 50 PERCENT TORQUE AND ITT WAS 819. COMPLETED QRH AND RETURNED TO SDF. LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED RIGHT ENGINE. ALL CHECKS GOOD.May 14, 1998 · N68XJ · Saab SF340A · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR PLGA980513AEngine · overtempLGA - FLT 4562 - AFTER TAKEOFF, THE LEFT ENGINE OVERTEMP WARNING ILLUMINATED FOLLOWED BY A POWER SURGE. THE OVERTEMP WARNING REMAINED ILLUMINATED FOR 4 SECONDS THEN EXTINGUISHED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO LGA AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THEMay 13, 1998 · N751BA · Saab SF340A · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR USAAD98084Seal · leakingMCO-SYR - FLT 2226 - AFTER ONE HOUR OF FLT, THE RIGHT ENGINE OIL QTY BEGAN TO DROP FROM 16 QUARTS. THE OIL QUANTITY DROPPED APPROXIMATELY 1 QT PER 10 MINUTES AT CRUISE POWER. ALL OTHER ENGINE GAUGES WERE NORMAL. THE FLT DIVERTED TO ORF. DURING FLT IDLE DESMay 9, 1998 · N111PX · Saab SF340A · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR REXA98094Bolts · looseLEFT SIDE WINDOW, WINDSHIELD FRAME HAS SEVERAL LOOSE BOLTS. REMOVED AND REPLACED LT SIDE WINDSHIELD. (X)May 3, 1998 · N108PX · Saab SF340A · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR MALA976118Overheat Loop · malfunctionedDURING FLIGHT, THE LEFT BLEED LEAK CAUTION LIGHT CAME ON. CREW COMPLETED QRH TO NO RESOLVE, LIGHT REMAINS ON. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DTW. MAINTENANCE REPLACED SENSING LOOP BEHIND LEFT WING SPAR IAW SAAB MM PERFORMED CHECK, ALL CHECKS GOOD.May 2, 1998 · N112XJ · Saab SF340A · Overheat DetectionSDR MALA976115Bulb · failedDURING INSPECTION, EMERGENCY LIGHT AT SEAT 3CD INOP. MAINTENANCE REPLACED BULB, OPS CHECK GOOD.May 2, 1998 · N115XJ · Saab SF340A · Emergency LightingSDR MALA976114Battery Pack · dischargedDURING INSPECTION, EMERGENCY LIGHT FLOOR TRACK OUT ROW 4 AND AFT. MAINTENANCE FOUND MOST AFT EMERGENCY BATTERY PACK LOW. REPLACED BATTERY PACK, OPS CHECK GOOD.May 2, 1998 · N991XJ · Saab SF340A · Emergency LightingSDR REXA98092Fuel Cell · corrodedCORROSION FOUND IN FUEL CELL AT WS 42.30. REPAIRED RT WING RIB SECTION AT WS 42.30 BY CUTTING OFF FLANGES AT RADIUS. FABRICATED AND INSTALLED 7075-T6, 0.100 INCH DOUBLER ANGLE. REPAIR WORK IAW SAAB DOCUMENT 72SD0955. (X)Apr 30, 1998 · N346AM · Saab SF340A · Fuel StorageSDR MALA976122Skin · dentedDURING HEAVY CHECK, LOCATED DENT IN FUSELAGE STA 634. MAINTENANCE COMPLETE STEP 3.2.1 FOR THE DYE PENETRANT/EDDY CURRENT INSPECTION OF THE SURROUNDING PANEL AND ADJACENT AND WEB AREAS OF FRAME AT STA 632.112, REF NTM 51-08-00 AND 51-06-00. REFERENCE STEP 3.3Apr 29, 1998 · N112XJ · Saab SF340A · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR MALA976123Angle · crackedDURING HEAVY CHECK, THE LEFT AND RIGHT WS 42 AFT SPAR ANGLE CRACKS. MAINTENANCE REFERENCE STEP 2.3.2. CRACKS HAVE ALREADY BEEN APPROVED ON SAAB STATEMENT 72SAS1558. NO FURTHER ACTION IS REQUIRED.Apr 27, 1998 · N112XJ · Saab SF340A · Wing Miscellaneous StructureSDR MALA976121Skin · dentedDURING HEAVY CHECK, THE CARGO DOOR HAS A SINGLE 2' WIDE BY 2' LONG BY .032' DEEP DENT IN THE OUTER SKIN. DENT IS LOCATED AT THE LOWER EDGE OF THE DOOR APPROX 8 OF THE FORWARD LOWER CORNER. DENT IS, 40' FROM THE LOWER SKIN EDGE. DENT IS ALLOWED AND CAN BE ACApr 27, 1998 · N112XJ · Saab SF340A · Cargo/Baggage DoorsSDR MALA976110Hot Light · illuminatedAFTER DEPARTURE, THE LEFT TAIL PIPE HOT LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CREW PERFORMED QRH, LIGHT EXTINGUISHED WITH REDUCED POWER, LIGHT ILLUMINATED AT 5000 FEET, 83 PERCENT TORQUE, AND ITT'S NORMAL. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SCE. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED SYSTEM FOR DEFECTS, NApr 26, 1998 · N27XJ · Saab SF340A · Overheat DetectionSDR REXA98093Swivel · brokenAFTER TAKEOFF, LOST ALL HYDRAULIC (MAIN) PRESSURE. FOUND RT MLG SWIVEL BROKEN. REMOVED AND REPLACED SWIVEL. (X)Apr 23, 1998 · N404BH · Saab SF340A · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR AU980476Smoke Detector · faulty(AUS) CARGO SMOKE DETECTOR FAULTY.Apr 23, 1998 · Saab SF340A · Smoke DetectionSDR REXA98091Tire · out of roundNOSE WHEEL SHIMMY FROM 40-70 KNOTS EXTREMELY BAD. REMOVED AND REPLACED NOSE TIRES (LT AND RT). ALSO, SERVICED SHIMMY DAMPNER. (M)Apr 20, 1998 · N112PX · Saab SF340A · TireSDR REXA98090Rt Unit · failedWEATHER RADAR INOP INFLGHT. REMOVED AND REPLACED WEATHER RADAR R/T. OPS CHECK GOOD. (M)Apr 19, 1998 · N327PX · Saab SF340A · Weather Radar SystemSDR REXA98089Air Valve · inopLEFT AIR VALVE LIGHT ILLUMINATED DURING CLIMB-OUT. REMOVED AND REPLACED LEFT HAND ASIBV. GROUND RUN CHECKS GOOD. (M)Apr 18, 1998 · N111PX · Saab SF340A · Compressor Bleed Control
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