Saab SF340A

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SDR MALA965172Ahars Computer · failedFLT 3006 - ON CLIMB-OUT FROM DTW, THE FIRST OFFICER'S EADI AND EHSI WENT BLANK. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DTW. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE NR 2 AHRS COMPUTER. ALL CHECKS SATISFACTORY. (X)Oct 23, 1996 · N103XJ · Saab SF340A · Integrated Flight SystemSDR MALA965170Detectors · failedFLT 2973 - AFTER TAKEOFF FROM ESC, THE RIGHT TAIL PIPE HOT LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CREW RETARDED THE POWER LEVERS AND THE LIGHT REMAINED ON. THE CREW SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE, AND THE LIGHT WOULD INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATE. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE OVERHEAT DETECOct 23, 1996 · N107AE · Saab SF340A · Overheat DetectionSDR PLGA9610201Connector · dirtyPWM - FLT 4964 - EN ROUTE YOW, THE RIGHT TAIL PIPE HOT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CREW SECURED THE ENGINE AND DIVERTED TO PWM, LANDING WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE WAS DISPATCHED TO THE AIRCRAFT AND FOUND MOISTURE IN THE CANNON PLUG. MAINTENANCE CLEANEOct 20, 1996 · N741BA · Saab SF340A · Overheat DetectionSDR COMA9630153Pdu · failedLEFT MAIN ELECTRICAL BUS DROPPED OFF LINE. REPLACED THE LT POWER DISTRIBUTION UNIT.Oct 20, 1996 · N361CA · Saab SF340A · DC Power Distribution SystemSDR REXA96054Hyd Switch · shortedDURING TAXI, HYDRAULIC MAIN ACCUMULATOR BLEEDS DOWN RAPIDILY, AS DOES OUTBOARD, INBOARD BRAKE ACCUMULATORS. FREED STICKY CHECK VALVES ON HYDRAULIC MANIFOLD. LEAKAGE RATE TEST GOOD IAW 290000. REMOVED AND REPLACED HYDRAULIC PRESSURE SWITCH IAW AMM 29-10-45. Oct 18, 1996 · N341PX · Saab SF340A · Hydraulic System, MainSDR REXA96048Nose Cone · bird strikeABORTED TAKEOFF DUE TO BIRD STRIKE, RETURNED TO GATE FOR INSPECTION. INSPECTED NOSE AND NOSE CONE, NO VISUAL DAMAGE NOTED. AIRCRAFT OK FOR SERVICE. (M)Oct 18, 1996 · N347AM · Saab SF340A · Aerodynamic FairingsSDR REXA96050Air Conditioning · malfunctionedSMOKE IN CABIN. AFT FREON A/C FOUND AT FAULT. DEFERRED (DMI16716) PER MEL 25-60-05. (M)Oct 14, 1996 · N321PX · Saab SF340A · Cabin Cooling SystemSDR COMA9630152Fitting · chafed7-YEAR THRESHOLD, 4-YEAR INTERVAL CHECK. TASK 191-01I, UPPER ATTACH FITTING FOR LEFT WING AFT SPAR TO FUSELAGE FITTING HAS A DEEP GOUGE. C/W NDT INSPECION, BLENDED OUT DAMAGE IAW SRM. AIRCRAFT TOTAL CYCLES, 27,592.Oct 9, 1996 · N320CA · Saab SF340A · Wing, Fuselage Attach FittingsSDR COMA9630151Floorboard · corrodedC1 INSPECTION TASK 117/118-01I. CORROSION UNDER FLOORBOARDS ON RT SIDE OF COCKPIT THRESHOLD UNDER GALLEY AREA. REMOVED CORROSION, CLEANED, PRIMED, AND RESTORED CORROSION PREVENTATIVE COMPOUND.Oct 9, 1996 · N320CA · Saab SF340A · Fuselage Floor PanelSDR COMA9630149Actuator · leakingHYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKING FROM NOSE GEAR. REPLACED NOSE GEAR RETRACT ACTUATOR.Sep 30, 1996 · N357CA · Saab SF340A · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR COMA9630148Spring · brokenNOSE GEAR ASSIST SPRING BROKEN. REPLACED NOSE UPLOCK HOOK RETRACT SPRING.Sep 30, 1996 · N340SF · Saab SF340A · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR MALA965151Connector · corrodedFLT 3157 - ON CLIMB-OUT FROM DTW, THE LEFT TAIL PIPE HOT LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CREW RETARDED THE POWER LEVER TO FLIGHT IDLE AND THE LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CREW SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE AND RETURNED TO DTW. MAINTENANCE FOUND CANNON PLUG 161VP P10 PINSSep 28, 1996 · N103XJ · Saab SF340A · Overheat DetectionSDR COMA9630150Dpu · failedCAPTAINS EADI WENT BLACK. REPLACED NR 1 DPU.Sep 28, 1996 · N357CA · Saab SF340A · Attitude Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR PLGA9610161Switch · out of positionMHT - FLT 4889 - AIRCRAFT DIVERTED TO MHT FOLLOWING SEVERAL POWER INTERRUPTIONS AND EVENTUAL FLAME OUT. INVESTIGATION INTO THE INCIDENT FOUND THE CAUSE OF THE EVENT TO BE IMPROPER SELECTION OF THE AUTOCOARSEN SYSTEM SWITCH. (M)Sep 27, 1996 · N745BA · Saab SF340A · Propeller Controlling SystemSDR PLG92796JG1Anti-Ice System · malfunctionedFLT 4889 - BOS-ROC - DURING FLIGHT, IN HEAVY CLOUDS AND ICING CONDITION, THE RIGHT AIR VALVE LIGHT CAME ON WHEN DESCENDING TO A LOWER ALTITUDE. THE RIGHT ENGINE EXPERIENCED TWO POWER INTERRUPTIONS JUST AFTER LEAVING ICING. THE CREW ATTEMPTED TO ADD POWER ANDSep 27, 1996 · N745BA · Saab SF340A · Engine Anti-Icing SystemSDR COMA9630147Starter Gen · inoperativeLEFT ENGINE STARTER IS INOPERABLE. REPLACED LEFT STARTER/GENERATOR. PART TOTAL CYCLES, 19,217.Sep 26, 1996 · N347CA · Saab SF340A · Starter-GeneratorSDR MALA965150Seal · failedFLT 2907 - AFTER DEPARTURE FROM DTW, THE LEFT OIL PRESSURE GAUGE INDICATED IN THE YELLOW ARC. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DTW. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE LEFT STARTER/GENERATOR AXIS BB SEAL KIT. ALL CHECKS SATISFACTORY. (M)Sep 24, 1996 · N98XJ · Saab SF340A · Turbine Engine Accessory DriveSDR COMA9630146Connector · dirtyAUTO COARSEN FAULT WARNING DURING TAKEOFF. CLEANED WIRING CONNECTORS AT AUTO COARSEN P3 SENSORS, SYSTEM TEST NORMAL.Sep 20, 1996 · N359CA · Saab SF340A · Propeller Controlling SystemSDR COMA9630144Actuator · malfunctionedTHE STANDBY PITCH TRIM OPERATES WHEN ONLY HALF OF THE TRIM SWITCH IS ACTIVATED. REPLACED THE PITCH TRIM ACTUATOR.Sep 17, 1996 · N358CA · Saab SF340A · Elevator Control SystemSDR REXA96045Smoke Detector · malfunctionedCARGO SMOKE LIGHT CAME ON IN FLIGHT. REMOVED AND REPLACED CARGO SMOKE DETECTOR IAW AMM. WIRES CHECKED GOOD WITH MEGOMETER. SYSTEM GROUND CHECKED GOOD. (M)Sep 16, 1996 · N401BH · Saab SF340A · Smoke DetectionSDR REXA96044Smoke Detector · dirtyAVIONICS SMOKE ON CWP. CLENAED AVIONICS SMOKE DETECTOR AND CANNON PLUG. OK FOR SERVICE. (M)Sep 16, 1996 · N341PX · Saab SF340A · Smoke DetectionSDR REXA96043Swivel · brokenHYDRAULIC CAPTION IN FLIGHT. HYDRAULIC MAIN PRESSURE LOW. PUMPED GEAR AND FLAPS DOWN. REMOVED AND REPLACED RIGHT HYDRAULIC SWIVEL AT UPLOCK RELEASE ACTUATOR. SERVICED SYSTEM, BLED SWIVEL. PERFORMED GEAR SWINGS, SWINGS CHECK GOOD. NO LEAKS NOTED. OK FOR Sep 16, 1996 · N320PX · Saab SF340A · Hydraulic System, MainSDR 96ZZZX5080Roller Bearing · cage brokenDISASSEMBLY OF GEARCASE REVEALED THE FORWARD INPUT ROLLER BEARING CAGE WAS BROKEN (775765-1, FIG 5, ITEM 180 OF 72-11-02 PARTS LIST). ALSO,THE INPUT PINION GEAR HAS STARTED TO HAVE SEVERE TOOTH BREAK DOWN (775755-3, FIG 3, ITEM 1558). BOTH IDLER GEARS ALSO HSep 16, 1996 · Saab SF340A · Turbine Engine Reduction GearSDR COMA9630145Flap Indicator · malfunctionedWHEN FLAPS SELECTED TO 20 DEGREES, THEY INDICATE 18 DEGREES. REPLACED THE FLAP INDICATOR.Sep 12, 1996 · N359CA · Saab SF340A · Trailing Flap Position Indicating SystemSDR REXA96041Smoke Detector · malfunctionedABORTED TAKEOFF FOR LAVATORY SMOKE LIGHT. REMOVED AND REPLACED SMOKE DETECTOR ASSEMBLY. (M)Sep 8, 1996 · N404BH · Saab SF340A · Smoke DetectionSDR PLGA9609081Handle · malfunctionedBOS - FLT 4916 - ON APPROACH, THE NOSE GEAR DOWN AND LOCK LIGHT FAILED TO ILLUMINATE UNTIL THE THIRD ATTEMPT. ON THE THIRD ATTEMPT, THE GEAR LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. BOS MAINTENANCE DEFERRED THE GEAR IAW MEL 32-33-1. THE ASep 8, 1996 · N341BE · Saab SF340A · Landing Gear SelectorSDR MALA965115Seal · wornFLT 3022 - EN ROUTE FROM DTW, RIGHT ENGINE OIL PRESSURE DEPLETED TO LESS THAN 3 PSI. THE CREW SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE, AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DTW. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE STARTER/GENERATOR DRIVE SEAL. ALL CHECKS SATISFACTORY. (X)Sep 3, 1996 · N112XJ · Saab SF340A · Turbine Engine Accessory DriveSDR COMA9630143Lights · inoperativeSEVERAL EMERGENCY LIGHTS AT FLOOR LEVEL ARE INOPERATIVE. CLEANED AND TIGHTENED WIRING CONNECTIONS AT FLOOR LIGHTING.Sep 3, 1996 · N347CA · Saab SF340A · Emergency LightingSDR 96ZZZX4690Light · overheatedP/N 6900080, 28V, FOR FLUORESCENT LIGHTS. SUBMITTER STATED THE LIGHTS ARE A PROBLEM IN THAT THEY DO NOT LAST BEFORE FAILURE OR BECOMING INOPERABLE. ONE SPECIFIC OCCURRENCE IN THAT UNIT OVERHEATED, BURNED WITH BAD ODOR AND DISCOLORATION AROUND INSTALLATION, IAug 28, 1996 · N39MB · Saab SF340A · Passenger Compartment LightingSDR 96ZZZX5079Bearing · spalledDISASSEMBLY OF GEARCASE REVEALED THE AFT ROLLER BEARING ASSEMBLY SHOWED HEAVY SPALLING OF ALL BEARING COMPONENTS (775758-2) (ITEM 10, FIG 7, AND ITEM 110, FIG 8 IPL).Aug 27, 1996 · Saab SF340A · Turbine Engine Reduction GearSDR MALA965103Generator · failedDTW - FLT 3415 - EN ROUTE TO DFW, RT AC GENERATOR FAIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CREW ATTEMPTED TO RESET GENERATOR, BUT IT REMAINED INOPERATIVE. THE ACFT LANDED IN DTW WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED AC GENERATOR. ALL CHECKS GOOD. (X)Aug 25, 1996 · N99XJ · Saab SF340A · AC Generator-AlternatorSDR COMA9630142Weu · malfunctionedCONFIGURATION WARNING ACTIVATED WHEN POWER ADVANCED FOR TAKEOFF. REPLACED THE WARNING ELECTRONIC UNIT.Aug 25, 1996 · N358CA · Saab SF340A · Central WarningSDR PLGA9608211Wire · brokenBOS - FLT 4575 - EN ROUTE TO ACK FROM BOS, THE LEFT DC GENERATOR DROPPED OFF LINE AND WOULD NOT RESET. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BOS, LANDING WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE WAS DISPATCHED TO THE AIRCRAFT AND FOUND A WIRE BROKEN AT THE TERMINAL BLOCK OF THE GENAug 21, 1996 · N744BA · Saab SF340A · DC Generating SystemSDR 96ZZZX4321Housing · holeDURING PERFORMANCE OF AN AS RECEIVED TEST, OIL WAS NOTED COMING FROM THE ATMOSPHERIC VENT. THE DISASSEMBLY OF THE GEAR CASE REVEALED THE AFT HOUSING TRANSFER TUBE BORE AREA SHOWED A HOLE IN THE HOUSING ALLOWING OIL TO ENTER THE ADS AREA OF THE GEARBOX. EXAMIAug 19, 1996 · Saab SF340A · Turbine Engine Reduction GearSDR MALA965096Battery Pack · dischargedFLT 3461 - DURING THE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION IN DTW, THE EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS AT ROWS 7-9 WERE INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE EMERGENCY BATTERY PACK. (M)Aug 14, 1996 · N119AE · Saab SF340A · Emergency LightingSDR REXA96038Linkage · lack of lubeRIGHT ENGINE EXCEEDED 930 F ON TAKEOFF ROLL. ABORTED TAKEOFF. LUBED INLET GUIDE VANE LINKAGE. (M)Aug 12, 1996 · N341PX · Saab SF340A · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR MALA965091Battery Pack · dischargedFLT 3332 - UPON PREFLIGHT, THE LIGHTS WOULD ONLY ILLUMINATE FOR 3 SECONDS WHEN SELECTED ON. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACKS. ALL CHECKS SATISFACTORY. (M)Aug 11, 1996 · N119AE · Saab SF340A · Emergency LightingSDR COMA9630141Computer · malfunctionAUTO COARSEN WARNING ILLUMINATED DURING TAKEOFF. REPLACED THE AUTO COARSEN COMPUTER.Aug 9, 1996 · N359CA · Saab SF340A · Propeller Controlling SystemSDR REXA96026Engine · vibrationRIGHT ENGINE HAS AN UNUSUAL VIBRATION. WHEN PROPS ARE INCREASED TO MAX, EMERGENCY CHECKLIST, SHUTDOWN ENGINE. INSPECTED PGB MOUNTS, ENGINE, AND PROPS AND PERFORMED GROUND RUNS TO 100 PERCENT. NO DISCREPANCY FOUND. ALSO, SECURED O-RING ON RIGHT SPINNER. AIAug 8, 1996 · N321PX · Saab SF340A · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR MALA965089Battery Pack · dischargedFLT NR 3453 - DURING THE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION IN DTW, THE EMERGENCY LIGHTS WERE FOUND TO BE INOPERATIVE AT SEATS 10C, D AND 9/10A, AND THE LAST AISLE POSITION AT THE REAR OF THE AIRCRAFT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE BATTERY PACK AT ROW 9. ALL CHECKS GOOD. (M0Aug 7, 1996 · N119AE · Saab SF340A · Emergency LightingSDR COMA9630140Pcu · malfunctionDURING TAKEOFF AND LANDING THE MAX PROPELLER RPM IS 1380. REPLACED THE RT PROPELLER CONTROL UNIT.Aug 3, 1996 · N357CA · Saab SF340A · Propeller Controlling SystemSDR PLGA9607312Engine · failedALB - FLT 4693 - EN ROUTE FROM BTV TO LGA, THE RIGHT ENGINE OIL LOW PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE RIGHT ENGINE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE READ 10 PSI. THE CREW SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE AND DIVERTED INTO ALB AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE OIL LEVEL WHEN CHECJul 31, 1996 · N340BE · Saab SF340A · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR MALA965084De-Ice Module · failedFLT NR 3453 - ON DEPARTURE FROM DTW, THE RIGHT INTAKE LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE 12-15 SECONDS AFTER THE RIGHT INTAKE HEAT SWITCH WAS TURNED ON. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DTW WHERE MAINTENANCE FOUND THE RIGHT DE-ICE MODULE TO BE AT FAULT. THE MODULE WAS CHANGED. ALLJul 29, 1996 · N103AE · Saab SF340A · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice SystemSDR COMA9630139Filter · dirtyLEFT ENGINE OIL BYPASS INDICATION ILLUMINATED. REPLACED THE ENGINE OIL FILTER. PART TOTAL CYCLES, 15.Jul 29, 1996 · N344CA · Saab SF340A · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR COMA9630138R/T Unit · malfunctionWHEN RADAR IS TILTED ABOVE GROUND RETURN, STORMS DISAPPEAR. REPLACED THE RADAR R/T. PART TOTAL CYCLES, 20,726.Jul 29, 1996 · N347CA · Saab SF340A · Weather Radar SystemSDR REXA96034Chip Det · shortedLEFT CHIP LIGHT ON (ENGINE) AND BYTE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. VISUALLY INSPECTED LEFT ENGINE CHIP DETECTOR. NO CHIPS NOTED. REPLACED WEU. OPS CHECKED GOOD. AIRCRAFT OK FOR SVC. (M)Jul 26, 1996 · N401BH · Saab SF340A · Turbine Engine Accessory DriveSDR MALA965081Battery Pack · dischargedDURING PREFLIGHT, CREW NOTED THAT THE RIGHT OVERHEAD EMERGENCY LIGHTS FAILED TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED. MAINTENANCE REPLACED BATTERY PACK 20 LN. ALL CHECKS WERE GOOD OF THE EMERGENCY LIGHTS. (M)Jul 25, 1996 · N102AE · Saab SF340A · Emergency LightingSDR MALA965077Smoke Detector · defectiveDTW - FLT 3029 - ON CLIMB-OUT FROM DTW, THE LAVATORY SMOKE INDICATOR IN THE COCKPIT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY, THEN CAME ON STEADILY. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DTW. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE LAVATORY SMOKE DETECTOR. ALL CHECKS GOOD. (X)Jul 20, 1996 · N98XJ · Saab SF340A · Smoke DetectionSDR PLGA9607102Engine · leaking oilSYR - FLT 4870 - DURING CLIMB-OUT FROM SYR TO JFK, THE LEFT ENGINE OIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SYR AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE OIL LEVEL WAS CHECKED AND FOUND 2.5 QTS DOWN. THE ENGINE OIL WAS SERVICED AND FERRIED TO PSM FOR MORE TROJul 10, 1996 · N747BA · Saab SF340A · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR COMA9630137Over Speed Gov · malfunctionRT ENGINE PROPELLER OVER SPEED TEST FUNCTION IN INOP. REPLACED THE PROPELLER OVER SPEED GOVERNOR.Jul 9, 1996 · N356CA · Saab SF340A · Propeller Controlling System
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