Saab SF340A

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SDR COMA9730003Blade · crackedPROPELLER ASSEMBLY ORIGINALLY REMOVED FOR OVERHAUL. ONCE DISASSEMBLED A CRACK WAS VISUALLY DETECTED RUNNING DIAGONALLY FROM THE BLADE ROOT FLAT AREA TO THE TOP OF THE BLADE ROOT OUTER SLEEVE. CRACK IS APPROXIMTELY 11 INCHES IN LENGTH. REPLACED PROPELLER BLAJan 13, 1997 · N361CA · Saab SF340A · Propeller Blade SectionSDR REXA97006Axle · brokenLEFT OUTBOARD MAIN TIRE FELL OFF. PERFORMED INSPECTION AND REPLACED AXLE, TIRES AND BRAKE. (M)Jan 11, 1997 · N320PX · Saab SF340A · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR COMA9730002P3 Switch · inoperativeAUTO COARSEN LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE ON TAKEOFF OR SUBSEQUENT GROUND RUN-UP. REPLACED BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT P3 SWITCHES, OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD.Jan 11, 1997 · N358CA · Saab SF340A · Propeller Controlling SystemSDR MALA975286Wire · chafedFLT 3006 - DURING TAKEOFF, THE RIGHT MAIN FUEL PUMP WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ALONG WITH A MASTER CAUTION, RIGHT STANDBY PRESSURE LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE UNTIL SELECTED TO OVERRIDE. CREW RETURNED TO DTW. MAINTENANCE FOUND THREE CHAFFED WIRES. REPAIRED RIGHJan 10, 1997 · N119XJ · Saab SF340A · Engine Fuel System WiringSDR REXA97005Hyd Swivel · failedLOST HYDRAULIC FLUID TAKEOFF. INSTALLED NEW SWIVEL ON MAIN GEAR DOWNLOCK ACTUATOR, SERVICED HYDRAULIC RESEVOIR WITH 5606, TEST FLIGHT REQUIRED. (M)Jan 9, 1997 · N340PX · Saab SF340A · Hydraulic System, MainSDR MALA975276Unsafe Light · illuminatedFLT 3118, DID AN AIR TURN BACK TO DTW DUE TO GEAR UNSAFE LIGHT NOT EXTINGUISHING AFTER GEAR RETRACTION. MAINTENANCE DE-ICED, CLEANED, LUBED AND INSPECTED GEAR. PERFORMED FUNCTIONAL CHECK. ALL CHECKS GOOD. (M)Jan 9, 1997 · N114XJ · Saab SF340A · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR MALA975275Strut · req'd serviceAFTER TAKEOFF, FLT 3118, DID AN AIR TURN BACK TO DTW, DUE TO DOWNLOCK RELEASE BUTTON ON LANDING GEAR HANDLE NEEDED TO BE DEPRESSED IN ORDER TO RETRACT RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR. MAINTENANCE SERVICED SHOCK STRUT. ALL CHECKS GOOD. (M)Jan 9, 1997 · N102XJ · Saab SF340A · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR REXA97001Hyd Swivel · brokenHYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKING FROM RGHT MAIN GEARWELL. REMOVED AND REPLACED BROKEN HYDRAULIC SWIVEL FITTING ON RT MAIN GEAR. (M)Jan 5, 1997 · N106PX · Saab SF340A · Hydraulic System, MainSDR REXA96080Smoke Detector · failedLAVATORY SMOKE LIGHT ON DURING TAXI OUT. REMOVED AND REPLACED LAVATORY SMOKE DETECTOR. (M)Dec 27, 1996 · N325PX · Saab SF340A · Smoke DetectionSDR COMA9630166Blade · crackedPROPELLER ASSEMBLY ORIGINALLY REMOVED FOR EXCESSIVE GREASE LEAK. UPON DISASSEMBLY AND INSPECTION A CRACK WAS OBSERVED IN THE BLADE ROOT OUTER SLEEVE. CRACK IS APPROXIMATELY 6 INCHES IN LENGTH AND HAS BEEN CONFIRMED BY DYE PENETRANT INSPECTION. BLADE HAS BEEDec 26, 1996 · N359CA · Saab SF340A · Propeller Blade SectionSDR MALA965264Pitot Trap · water contamFLT 2971 - AFTER TAKEOFF, THE CAPTAINS AIRSPEED INDICATOR GAVE AN ERRONEOUS INDICATION. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DTW. MAINTENANCE PURGED WATER FROM THE NR 1 PITOT TRAP. AS A PRECAUTION, THE ADC AND ASI WERE REPLACED. (M)Dec 25, 1996 · N103XJ · Saab SF340A · Pitot/Static SystemSDR MALA965263Switch · out of adjustATW - FLT 2973 - ON CLIMB-OUT, THE MAIN DOOR HANDLE ANNUNCIATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO ATW. MAINTENANCE ADJUSTED THE MAIN DOOR MICROSWITCH. ALL CHECKS GOOD. (X)Dec 25, 1996 · N991XJ · Saab SF340A · Door Warning SystemSDR COMA9630165Connector · looseRT ENGINE INLET ANTI-ICE WARNING ILLUMINATED. SECURED LOOSE WIRING CONNECTOR AT ENGINE INLET.Dec 24, 1996 · N356CA · Saab SF340A · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice SystemSDR COMA9730001Batteries · dischargedEMERGENCY LIGHTING SYSTEM IS INOP. REPLACED THE EMERGENCY LIGHTING BATTERIES.Dec 23, 1996 · N361CA · Saab SF340A · Emergency LightingSDR REXA96078Sensor · failedCTOT WON'T HOLD LEFT ENGINE, AUTOCOARSEN LIGHT FLICKERS. REMOVED AND REPLACED NP SENSOR. (M)Dec 20, 1996 · N346AM · Saab SF340A · Propeller Controlling SystemSDR REXA96077Pump · failedHYD PRESSURE DROPPED TO A 1000 PSI AFTER GEAR RETRACTION AND INTRANSIT LIGHT STAYED ILLUMINATED. REOVED AND REPLACED HYD PUMP. (M)Dec 20, 1996 · N935MA · Saab SF340A · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), MainSDR PLGA9612203Power Supply · low voltageBOS - FLT 4406 - DURING FLIGHT, CREW REPORTED THE EMERGENCY BUSS WENT INOPERATIVE. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BOS AND LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE FOUND JET PACK POWER SUPPLY AT FAULT. POWER PACK WAS REPLACED AND SYSTEM CHECKED NORMAL. (M)Dec 20, 1996 · N744BA · Saab SF340A · Battery/Charger SystemSDR MALA965253Ac Generator · failedDTW - FLT 3032 - CLIMB-OUT FROM DTW, THE RIGHT AC GENERATOR BECAME INOPERATIVE. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DTW. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE NR 2 AC GENERATOR. ALL CHECKS SATISFACTORY. (X)Dec 20, 1996 · N107XJ · Saab SF340A · AC Generator-AlternatorSDR COMA9630164Engine · failedUNUSUAL ROARING SOUND COMING FROM RT ENGINE WHEN POWER IS ADVANCED ABOVE 75 PERCENT N.G. REPLACED THE RT ENGINEDec 20, 1996 · N356CA · Saab SF340A · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR MALA965248Bleed Lights · illuminatedDTW - FLT 3032 - AFTER TAKEOFF FROM DTW, THE LT AND RT BLEED CLOSED LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CREW TRIED TO RESET THE BLEEDS WITHOUT POSITIVE RESULTS. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DTW. MAINTENANCE WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE DISCREPANCY. (X)Dec 19, 1996 · N109XJ · Saab SF340A · Bleed Air Indicating SystemSDR COMA9630163Shutoff Valve · malfunctionWITH ENGINE ANIT-ICE OPERATING, THE LT AIR VALVE WARNING ILLUMINATED ON CWP. REPLACED THE BLEED AIR SHUT OFF VALVE.Dec 18, 1996 · N359CA · Saab SF340A · Engine Anti-Icing SystemSDR COMA9630162Load Monitor · malfunctionLEFT ENGINE INTAKE ANTI-ICE INOP WARNING. REPLACED THE LOAD MONITOR.Dec 12, 1996 · N359CA · Saab SF340A · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice SystemSDR MALA965237Connector · looseDTW - FLT 3150 - IN CRUISE FLIGHT TO DTW WITH THE ENGINE ANTI-ICE ON, THE LEFT TAIL PIPE HOT LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CREW REDUCED POWER AND THE WARNING LIGHT EXTINGUISHED. MAINTENANCE SECURED A LOOSE CANNON PLUG TO THE HOT SENSOR. ALL CHECKS GOOD. (X)Dec 11, 1996 · N103XJ · Saab SF340A · Overheat DetectionSDR COMA9630161Intransit Light · malfunctionedLANDING GEAR INTRANSIT LIGHT REMAINED ON AFTER GEAR RETRACTION. COULD NOT DUPLICATE DISCREPANCY. INSPECTION AND OPERATIONAL CHECKS OF LANDING GEAR SATISFACTORY.Dec 2, 1996 · N357CA · Saab SF340A · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR MALA965220Antiice Valve · failedFLT 3485 - IN CRUISE FLIGHT, THE RT AIR VALVE LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHEN THE RIGHT ENGINE HEAT WAS SELECTED TO 'ON'. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE ANTI-ICE VALVE, PN 6058T80P03 AND THE BLEED VALVE, PN 5056T88P01. ALL CHECKS SATISFACTORY. REFERENCE: OPERATOR CONTROLNov 27, 1996 · N99XJ · Saab SF340A · Engine Anti-Icing SystemSDR 97ZZZX262Bleed Valve · failedFLT 3485 - IN CRUISE FLIGHT, THE RT AIR VALVE LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHEN THE RIGHT ENGINE HEAT WAS SELECTED TO 'ON'. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE ANTI-ICE VALVE, PN 6058T80P03 AND THE BLEED VALVE, PN 5056T88P01. ALL CHECKS SATISFACTORY. REFERENCE: OPERATOR CONTROLNov 27, 1996 · N99XJ · Saab SF340A · Compressor Bleed ValveSDR PLGA9611261Wire · brokenBOS - FLT 4453 - DURING CLIMB-OUT FROM BOS, THE RIGHT AC GENERATOR FAIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BOS, LANDING WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE WAS DISPATCHED TO THE AIRCRAFT AND REPAIRED AN OPEN WIRE BETWEEN THE AC GENERATOR CONTROL UNIT AND Nov 26, 1996 · N344BE · Saab SF340A · AC Generation SystemSDR PLGA9611241Prop Ind · failedBOS - FLT 4949 - TWENTY MINUTES AFTER DEPARTURE FROM BOS TO YQB, THE LEFT PROPELLER RPM INDICATION BEGAN TO FLUCTUATE 50-100 RPM. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BOS, LANDING WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE PROPELLER RPM INDICATOR AND RETURNENov 24, 1996 · N747BA · Saab SF340A · Propeller Indication SystemSDR MALA965217Duct · failedTOL - FLT 3352 - ON APPROACH TO TOL, THE LEFT ENGINE INTAKE HEAT SHORTED OUT AND BURNED A HOLE IN THE INTAKE LIP. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE LEFT AIR INTAKE LOWER DUCT ASSEMBLY. ALL CHECKS SATISFACTORY. (X)Nov 24, 1996 · N99XJ · Saab SF340A · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice SystemSDR PLGA9611221Pins · not removedBOS - FLT 4377 - DEPARTING BOS, THE LANDING GEAR FAILED TO RETRACT. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BOS, LANDING WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE WAS DISPATCHED TO THE AIRCRAFT FINDING THE MAIN GEAR GROUND PINS INSTALLED. MAINTENANCE REMOVED THE PINS AND RETURNED THENov 22, 1996 · N749BA · Saab SF340A · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR MALA965207Inlet Assy · failedFLT 2915 - IN-FLIGHT, THE RIGHT INTAKE HEAT ANNUNCIATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED DURING FLIGHT. THE CREW RECYCLED THE RIGHT ENGINE ANTI-ICE CIRCUIT BREAKER, BUT THE PROBLEM REMAINED. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DTW. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE RIGHT FORWARD LOWER INLET Nov 20, 1996 · N112XJ · Saab SF340A · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice SystemSDR MALA965206Wire · looseTOL - FLT 3378 - ON APROACH TO TOL, THE LEFT GREEN DOWNLOCK LIGHT FAILED TO ILLUMINATE AFTER GEAR EXTENSION. THE TRANSITION LIGHT WAS EXTINGUISHED. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DTW. MAINTENANCE REPAIRED A WIRE AT CANNON PLUG P1. ALL CHECKS SATISFACTORY. (X)Nov 18, 1996 · N89XJ · Saab SF340A · Landing Gear System WiringSDR COMA9630160Fuel Control · leakingSTRONG FUEL SMELL IN AIRCRAFT AFTER TAKEOFF. REPLACED THE RT ENGINE FUEL CONTROL UNIT. PART TOTAL CYCLES, 23,980.Nov 13, 1996 · N357CA · Saab SF340A · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR COMA9630159B Nut · looseAUTO COARSEN WOULD NOT ARM ON TAKEOFF. ABORTED TAKEOFF. FOUND LOOSE B-NUT ON LT ENG. P3 SWITCH, TIGHTEN B-NUT. OPS CHECK GOOD.Nov 12, 1996 · N358CA · Saab SF340A · Propeller Controlling SystemSDR COMA9630158Trim Actuator · frozenMAIN PITCH TRIM STUCK IN FULL DOWN POSITION. APPLIED WARM GLYCOL TO TRIM ACTUATOR, OPS CHECK GOOD.Nov 12, 1996 · N357CA · Saab SF340A · Elevator Tab Control SystemSDR MALA965194Control Box · failedFLT 3384 - DURING CLIMB-OUT FROM DTW, THE RIGHT INTAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHEN THE ICE PROTECTION WAS TURNED OFF. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DTW. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE RIGHT ENGINE ANTI-ICE CONTROL BOX. ALL CHECKS SATISFACTORY.Nov 10, 1996 · N89XJ · Saab SF340A · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice SystemSDR MALA965189Connector · dirtyFLT 3030 - EN ROUTE TO DTW, THE RIGHT PROP OIL PRESSURE BEGAN TO FLUCTUATE FULL SCALE. ALL OTHER ENGINE PARAMETERS WERE NORMAL. THE AIRCRAFT DIVERTED TO TVC. MAINTENANCE CLEANED THE CANNON PLUG AT THE RIGHT PGB OIL TRANSDUCER. ALL CHECKS SATISFACTORY DURINNov 8, 1996 · N114XJ · Saab SF340A · Engine Oil PressureSDR MALA965188Power Supply · failedFLT 3113 - ON APROACH TO DTW - THE EMER PWR LIGHT ILLUMINATED 5 TO 6 TIMES. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY. (X)Nov 7, 1996 · N114XJ · Saab SF340A · Battery/Charger SystemSDR REXA96068Cowling · not latchedRIGHT ENGINE COWLING BLEW OPEN IN FLIGHT. REMOVED AND REPLACED ENGINE COWLING. A/C OK FOR SERVICE. (M)Nov 3, 1996 · N106PX · Saab SF340A · Engine Cowling SystemSDR COMA9630156Hyd Pump · weakHYDRAULIC SYSTEM WARNING ON CWP SYSTEM PRESSURE INDICATED ZERO AND LANDING GEAR INDICATED UNSAFE. REPLACED THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PUMP.Nov 2, 1996 · N340SF · Saab SF340A · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), MainSDR PLGA9611011Connectors · dirtyLGA - FLT 4300 - EN ROUTE TO DCA FROM BOS, THE LEFT INTAKE HEAT FAIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE AIRCRAFT DIVERTED TO LGA LANDING WITHOUT INCIDENT. LGA MAINTENANCE INSPECTED THE AIRCRAFT, FINDING OIL IN SEVERAL OF THE LOWER DUCT CONNECTORS. MAINTENANCE CLEANED TNov 1, 1996 · N346BE · Saab SF340A · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice SystemSDR COMA9630155Computer · malfunctionAUTO COARSEN WARNING ON CWP DURING TAKEOFF. REPLACED THE AUTO COARSEN COMPUTER.Nov 1, 1996 · N359CA · Saab SF340A · Propeller Controlling SystemSDR PLGA9610312Contl Box · malfunctionedPVD - FLT 4782 - DURING APPROACH WHEN THE GEAR WAS SELECTED DOWN THE N/G AND LT MAIN GEAR GREEN DOWN AND LOCKED IND DID NOT ILLUMINATE. THE CREW CYCLED THE GEAR ONCE AND THE N/G LIGHT DID ILLUMINATE BUT LT MAIN LIGHT STILL DID NOT ILLUMINATE. THE GEAR WAS PUOct 31, 1996 · N741BA · Saab SF340A · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR REXA96066Itt Harness · shortedABORTED TAKEOFF WITH A ITT INDICATION RIGHT OF 944 DEGREES CELSIUS, 108 PERCENT TORQUE BLEEDS OFF, ANTI-ICE ON. GROUND RAN AIRCRAFT. FOUND ITT FLUCTUATING. REMOVED AND REPLACED RIGHT YELLOW HARNESS. GROUND RAN AIRCRAFT AGAIN. NO DEFECTS NOTED. AIRCRAFT OOct 29, 1996 · N327PX · Saab SF340A · Engine EGT/TIT Indicating SystemSDR COMA9630154Indication · malfunctionedLEFT PROPELLER RPM INDICATED 1380 DURING TAKEOFF ROLL. COULD NOT DUPLICATE DISCREPANCY. 1380 RPM IS IN NORMAL OPERATING RANGE.Oct 29, 1996 · N357CA · Saab SF340A · Propeller Indication SystemSDR PLGA9610281Swivel · brokenPSM - FLT 4851 - AFTER DEPARTING PWM EN ROUTE TO LGA, THE CREW NOTED THE HYDRAULIC PUMP RUNNING CONTINOUSLY. THE CREW SELECTED THE HYDRAULIC PUMP OFF AND NOTED MAIN PRESSURE AND QUANTITY AT ZERO. THE CREW SELECTED GEAR DOWN, PUMPED THE GEAR DOWN AND DIVERTEDOct 28, 1996 · N744BA · Saab SF340A · Hydraulic System, MainSDR REXA96065Fire Detectors · contaminatedRECEIVED TAILPIPE HOT LIGHT IN-FLIGHT ON RT ENGINE. CLEANED AND APPLIED RTV TO TAILPIPE FIRE SENSORS. GROUND RUN. OPS CHECK NORMAL. (X)Oct 27, 1996 · N107PX · Saab SF340A · Fire DetectionSDR REXA96064Transducer · failedPERFORMED A PRECAUTIONARY SHUTDOWN ON RIGHT ENGINE, OIL PRESSURE AND GAUGE. REMOVED AND REPLACED RIGHT PGB OIL TRANSDUCER IAW GEMM. GROUND RUNS GOOD. OK FOR SERVICE. (M)Oct 27, 1996 · N406BH · Saab SF340A · Engine Oil PressureSDR REXA96061Trim Indicator · driftingREQUIRES FULL RIGHT RUDDER TRIM AT SLOW AIRSPEEDS, 3 UNITS AT CRUISE AT SLOW AIRSPEEDS, A/C REQ'S FULL RIGHT RUDDER TRIM TO CENTER THE BALL AT CRUISE SPEEDS. THE TRIM IND STILL SHOWS 3 UNITS RIGHT WHEN YAW DAMPER IS ENGAGED, YELLOW RUDDER FLAG IS ANNUNCIATED Oct 23, 1996 · N922MA · Saab SF340A · Rudder Control SystemSDR REXA96060Starter/Gen · failedRIGHT GENERATOR LIGHT CAME ON DURING CLIMB-OUT AT MSP. REMOVED AND REPLACED RIGHT STARTER/GENERATOR IAW SAAB MM 24-31-05. F/C IS GOOD. (M)Oct 23, 1996 · N324PX · Saab SF340A · Starter-Generator
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