Saab SF340A

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SDR REXA98064Tr Unit · failedRADAR PAINTING FALSE ECHOS. REMOVED AND REPLACED RADAR TRANSCEIVER. OPS CHECK GOOD. (M)Mar 6, 1998 · N406BH · Saab SF340A · Weather Radar SystemSDR MALA976040Lamp · failedDURING INSPECTION, OVERHEAD EMERGENCY LIGHT AT 6 C/D INOP. MAITNENANCE RELAMPED, OPS CHECK GOOD.Mar 6, 1998 · N112XJ · Saab SF340A · Emergency LightingSDR MALA976039Striker · failedON APPROACH, THE RIGHT MAIN LIGHT NOT ILLUMINATED WITH GEAR DOWN SELECTION, GEAR IN TRANSIT LIGHT REMAINED ON. EMERGENCY GEAR HANDLE PULLED. AIRCRAFT LANDING WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENACE REPLACED STRIKER PLATE ON RIGHT MAIN LANGING GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED SWITMar 6, 1998 · N103XJ · Saab SF340A · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR MALA976038Bulb · failedDURING INSPECTION, TWO EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOP AT SEATS 4A AND 9A. MAINTENANCE RELAMPED, ALL CHECKS GOOD.Mar 6, 1998 · N102XJ · Saab SF340A · Emergency LightingSDR PLGA980305ASwivel · failedBOS - FLT 4781 - WHILE TAXIING TO THE GATE, THE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE INDICATOR WHEN TO 0 PSI. AIRCRAFT CAME TO A STOP AND PASSENGERS DEPLANED. MAINTENANCE FOUND NR 2 BRAKE HYDRAULIC LINE SWIVEL HAD FAILED. LINE WAS REPLACED AND AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICMar 5, 1998 · N743BA · Saab SF340A · Hydraulic System, MainSDR MALA976030Switch · inoperativeAFTER DOOR WAS SHUT THE EMERGENCY LIGHT SWITCH DOES NOT SHOW ARMED. MAINTENACE RELAMPED SWITCH LIGHT. OPS CHECK GOOD.Mar 5, 1998 · N99XJ · Saab SF340A · Emergency LightingSDR REXA98063Ecu · malfunctionedRT ITT GAUGE DROPPED TO ZERO INFLIGHT. REMOVED AND REPLACED RT ECU. (M)Mar 4, 1998 · N403BH · Saab SF340A · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR PLGA980303AWindshield · heat failedLGA - FLT 4781 - AFTER TAKEOFF, THE LEFT WINDSHIELD HEAT FAILED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO LGA DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE LEFT WINDSHIELD. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)Mar 3, 1998 · N745BA · Saab SF340A · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR MALA976029Battery Pack · dischargedDURING INSPECTION, EMERGENCY LIGHTS WOULD INITIALLY ILLUMINATE DURING FLIGHT ATTENDANT TEST, BUT THEN SHUT OFF. MAINTENANCE REPLACED ALL BATTERY PACKS. ALL CHECKS GOOD.Mar 3, 1998 · N89XJ · Saab SF340A · Emergency LightingSDR MALA976027Bulb · failedDURING INSPECTION, 6A EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN INOP. MAINTENANCE RELAMPED EXIT SIGN, ALL CHECKS GOOD.Mar 2, 1998 · N107XJ · Saab SF340A · Emergency LightingSDR PLGA980228AConnector · dirtySYR - FLT 4723 - AFTER TAKEOFF WHILE CLIMBING THROUGH 2,000 FEET, THE RT TAIL PIPE HOT LIGHT WARNING ILLUMINATED. CREW FOLLOWED PROCEDURE AND SHUT DOWN THE RIGHT ENGINE. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SYR AND LANDED WIHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE FOUND MOISTURE AND OILFeb 28, 1998 · N343BE · Saab SF340A · Overheat DetectionSDR MALA976025Light · inoperativeDURING INSPECTION, TWO OVERHEAD EMERGENCY LIGHTS AND ONE FLOOR TRACK EMERGENCY LIGHT INOP. MAINTENANCE RELAMPED OVERHEAD LIGHTS (PN 1317) AND FLOOR TRACK LIGHT. ALL CHECKS GOOD.Feb 28, 1998 · N991XJ · Saab SF340A · Emergency LightingSDR MALA976016Bulb · failedDURING INSPECTION, AFT CABIN EMERGENCY LIGHT INOP. MAINTENANCE RELAMPED, OPS CHECK GOOD.Feb 28, 1998 · N89XJ · Saab SF340A · Emergency LightingSDR MALA976023Bulb · failedDURING INSPECTION, 2A OVERHEAD EMERGENCY LIGHT INOP. MAINTENANCE RELAMPED, OPS CHECK GOOD.Feb 27, 1998 · N114XJ · Saab SF340A · Emergency LightingSDR REXA98061Radome · contaminatedWEATHER RADAR PAINT DOTS, INOPERATIVE. CLEANED WATER OUT OF RADOME. OPS CHECK GOOD. (X)Feb 26, 1998 · N112PX · Saab SF340A · Aerodynamic FairingsSDR MALA976020Bulb · failedDURING INSPECTION, 3 OVERHEAD EMERGENCY LIGHT INOP. MAINTENANCE RELAMPED, ALL CHECKS GOOD.Feb 26, 1998 · N102XJ · Saab SF340A · Emergency LightingSDR MALA976019Connector · looseDURING INSPECTION, EMERGENCY FLOOR TRACK 9C/D INOP. MAINTENANCE RESECURED LOOSE CONNECTOR, OPS CHECK GOOD.Feb 26, 1998 · N107XJ · Saab SF340A · Emergency LightingSDR SI3R98006Retain 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). (X)Feb 24, 1998 · Saab SF340A · Turbine Engine Reduction GearSDR SI3R98005Tab Washer · failedDISASSEMBLY OF GEARCASE REVEALED THE MAIN PUMP SEIZED, THE TAB WASHER ON THE FORWARD RIGHT IDLER GEAR BROKEN. METAL CONTAMINATION THROUGHOUT THE CASE AND IN PUMP. THIS GEARCASE IS NOT REPAIRABLE AND IS CONSIDERED FOR SCRAP DISPOSITION.Feb 23, 1998 · Saab SF340A · Turbine Engine Reduction GearSDR MALA976005Angle · damagedDURING HEAVY CHECK, DISCOVERED CRACK IN SECONDARY SUPPORT ANGLE AT STA WS 42 ON BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT WING TRAILING EDGE. MAINTENANCE REMOVED 4 EACH FASTENERS AND PERFORMED EDDY CURRENT INSPECTIONS FOUND TO BE NO FURTHER DAMAGE TO SPAR CAP, WEB, RIB AND INTERNAFeb 22, 1998 · N103XJ · Saab SF340A · Wing Miscellaneous StructureSDR MALA976009Light · inoperativeDURING INSPECTION, OVERHEAD EMERGENCY LIGHT 8CD INOP. MAINTENANCE DEFERRED LIGHT, IAW MEL 33-52-2C.Feb 21, 1998 · N68XJ · Saab SF340A · Emergency LightingSDR MALA976007Lamp · failedDURING INSPECTION, LEFT FORWARD EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT NEAR LEFT PASSENGER ENTRY DOOR FLOOR INOP. MAINTENANCE RELAMPED EMERGENCY LIGHT, OPS CHECK GOOD.Feb 21, 1998 · N114XJ · Saab SF340A · Emergency LightingSDR MALA976002Power Pack · inoperativeDURING INSPECTION, EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOP, MAIN BOARDING DOOR AND 2 EXIT COMPARTMENT LIGHTS. MAINTENANCE REPLACED CABIN EMERGENCY LIGHT POWER PACK, OPS CHECK GOOD.Feb 21, 1998 · N115XJ · Saab SF340A · Emergency LightingSDR PLGA980220AInlet Duct · burnedMHT - FLT 4386 - WHILE EN ROUTE FROM BOS TO SYP, CREW NOTICED SPARKS COMING FROM RT ENGINE INTAKE DUCT HEAT. SYSTEM WAS SHUT DOWN AND AIRCRAFT LANDED AT MHT WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED RT ENGINE INTAKE AND FOUND A HOLE BURNED IN THE LOWER DUCT. Feb 20, 1998 · N346BE · Saab SF340A · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice SystemSDR MALA976000Light · inoperativeDURING INSPECTION, EMERGENCY FLOOR TRACK LIGHT INOP AT 9C. MAINTENANCE RECYCLED POWER, ALL CHECKS GOOD.Feb 20, 1998 · N107XJ · Saab SF340A · Emergency LightingSDR REXA98057Prop Overspeed · malfunctionedRIGHT HAND PROPELLER OVERSPEED WILL NOT TEST. CREW SHUT DOWN RIGHT ENGINE, RESTARTED AND TESTED AGAIN WITH NO DEFECTS. (X)Feb 19, 1998 · N401BH · Saab SF340A · Propeller Controlling SystemSDR MALA976004Aisb Valve · failedDURING CRUISE FLIGHT, THE RIGHT AIR VALVE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO MSP. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE RIGHT ANTI-ICE START BLEED VALVE, ALL CHECKS GOOD.Feb 19, 1998 · N76XJ · Saab SF340A · Engine Anti-Icing SystemSDR SI3R98004Idler Bearing · crackedDURING DISASSSEMBLY OF GEARBOX, THE FORWARD IDLER GEAR BEARING INNER RACE WAS FOUND CRACKED. P/N 775760-2, FIG 8 ITEM 85.Feb 18, 1998 · Saab SF340A · Turbine Engine Reduction GearSDR PLGA980218DConnector · water contamPWM - FLT 4327 - AFTER TAKEOFF, THE RIGHT TAIL PIPE HOT LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CREW FOLLOWED PROCEDURES AND LIGHT DID NOT EXTINGUISH. THE RIGHT ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO PWM. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE FOUND WATER IN DETEFeb 18, 1998 · N341BE · Saab SF340A · Overheat DetectionSDR PLGA980218CConnector · water contamBOS - FLT 4319 - AFTER TAKEOFF, THE RIGHT ENGINE TAIL PIPE HOT LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CREW FOLLOWED PROCEDURES AND LIGHT EXTINGUISHED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BOS AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE FOUND WATER IN DETECTOR CONNECTOR. UNIT WAS CLEANED AND SYSFeb 18, 1998 · N743BA · Saab SF340A · Overheat DetectionSDR PLGA980218AValve · failedBGR - FLT 4411 - AFTER TAKEOFF, THE RIGHT AIR VALVE FAIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BGR AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE RIGHT GARRETT VALVE. SYSTEM CHECKED GOOD. AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)Feb 18, 1998 · N743BA · Saab SF340A · Pneumatic Distribution SystemSDR MALA975993Bulb · failedDURING INSPECTION 8A, OVERHEAD EMERGENCY LIGHT INOP. MAINTENANCE RELAMPED. ALL CHECKS GOOD.Feb 18, 1998 · N119XJ · Saab SF340A · Emergency LightingSDR REXA98055Engine · failedLOUD SQUEAL LT ENGINE. REMOVED AND REPLACED LT ENGINE. (X)Feb 17, 1998 · N406BH · Saab SF340A · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR MALA975991Sign · looseDURING INSPECTION, FOUND RIGHT FORWARD EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN UNSECURED. MAINTENANCE RESECURED PANEL, ALL CHECKS GOOD.Feb 17, 1998 · N41XJ · Saab SF340A · Emergency LightingSDR MALA975998Brake · wornON LANDING IN MSP WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, FULL RIGHT NOSEWHEEL AUTHORITY IS REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. WHEN TAXIING TO GATE, NOTICED RIGHT BRAKE VERY WEAK. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE POWER BRAKE VALVE AND THE RIGHT OUTBOARD BRAKE. TAXI CHECK GOFeb 16, 1998 · N109XJ · Saab SF340A · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR MALA975992Lamp · failedDURING INSPECTION, EMERGENCY FLOOR TRACK LIGHT ROW 6A INOP. MAINTENANCE RELAMPED, ALL CHECKS GOOD.Feb 16, 1998 · N991XJ · Saab SF340A · Emergency LightingSDR MALA975984Bulb · failedDURING INSPECTION, OVERHEAD EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOP AT ROWS 1A, 2A, AND 3A. MAINTENANCE RELAMPED, OPS CHECK GOOD.Feb 15, 1998 · N99XJ · Saab SF340A · Emergency LightingSDR SI3R98003Retain Nut · looseDURING DISASSEMBLY OF GEARBOX, THE DRIVE GEAR RETENTION NUT WAS REMOVED WITH NO TORQUE REQUIRED. INSTALLATION TORQUE IS 1,550 - 1,600 FEET/POUNDS. NUT P/N 775770-4, FIG 7 ITEM 25. (X)Feb 13, 1998 · Saab SF340A · Turbine Engine Reduction GearSDR REXA98054Load Monitor · failedLEFT INTAKE LIGHT COMES ON CONTINUOUSLY DURING FLIGHT. REMOVED AND REPLACED LOAD MONITOR. (X)Feb 13, 1998 · N407BH · Saab SF340A · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice SystemSDR MALA975983Bulb · failedDURING INSPECTION, OVERHEAD EMERGENCY LIGHT 2A INOP. MAINTENANCE RELAMPED, OPS CHECK GOOD.Feb 13, 1998 · N102XJ · Saab SF340A · Emergency LightingSDR MALA975981Solenoid · lack of lubeAFTER TAKEOFF, FLIGHT IDLE STOP OPEN LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO MSP. MAINTENANCE COMPLETED OPS CHECK OF FLIGHT IDLE STOP SOLENOID, LUBRICATED SOLENOID. OPS CHECK GOOD.Feb 12, 1998 · N98XJ · Saab SF340A · Power LeverSDR MALA975971Bulb · failedDURING INSPECTION, SEAT 6A OVERHEAD EMERGENCY LIGHT INOP. MAINTENANCE RELAMPED, OPS CHECK GOOD.Feb 12, 1998 · N110XJ · Saab SF340A · Emergency LightingSDR MAL975972Bulb · failedDURING INSPECTION, EMERGENCY LIGHT AT ROW 2 AND 3 INOP. MAINTENANCE RELAMPED, OPS CHECK GOOD.Feb 12, 1998 · N112XJ · Saab SF340A · Emergency LightingSDR AU980222Transducer · failed(AUS) RT ENGINE OIL PRESSURE TRANSDUCER FAULTY.Feb 12, 1998 · Saab SF340A · Engine Oil PressureSDR REXA98050Pitot Tube · dirtyCAPTAINS AIRSPEED INDICATOR READ 40 KNOTS ON TAKEOFF. CAPTAIN CLEARED LEFT PITOT TUBE AND STATIC PORT. (M)Feb 11, 1998 · N326PX · Saab SF340A · Pitot/Static SystemSDR MALA975979Control Valve · failedON APPROACH, ANTI-SKID LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO MSP. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE ANTI-SKID CONTROL VALVE AND CONTROL BOX (P/N 42-683-3), (S/N 566). ALL CHECKS GOOD.Feb 11, 1998 · N68XJ · Saab SF340A · Brake Anti-Skid SectionSDR REXA98049Connector · dirtyRIGHT INTAKE OFF AND ON. CLEANED ALL INTAKE CANNON PLUGS. PERFORMED GROUND RUN. COULD NOT DUPLICATE DISC. (M)Feb 10, 1998 · N325PX · Saab SF340A · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice SystemSDR REXA98048Thermal Control · failedRIGHT INTAKE LIGHT COMES ON 5 SECONDS AFTER SWITCHED ON IN FLIGHT. REMOVED AND REPLACED RIGHT ENGINE INTAKE HEAT THERMAL CONTROLLER. (M)Feb 10, 1998 · N111PX · Saab SF340A · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice SystemSDR REXA98047Tailpipe · dirtyRIGHT ENGINE TAIL PIPE HOT LIGHT ON IN FLIGHT. REMOVED RIGHT TAILPIPE ASSY. INSPECTED, CLEANED, AND SEALED CONNECTORS. REINSTALED GROUND RUN CHECKS GOOD. (M)Feb 10, 1998 · N407BH · Saab SF340A · Overheat DetectionSDR MALA975970Bulb · failedDURING INSPECTION, AN OVERHEAD EMERGENCY LIGHT INOP. MAINTENANCE RELAMPED THE OVERHEAD EMERGENCY LIGHT. ALL CHECKS GOOD.Feb 10, 1998 · N102XJ · Saab SF340A · Emergency Lighting
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