Saab SF340A

Service difficulty reports · 2,633

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SDR COMA9630057Pdu · defectiveLEFT MAIN ELECTRIC BUS DROPS OFF LINE. REPLACED THE LT POWER DISTRIBUTION UNIT. PART TOTAL CYCLES, 5,920.Mar 7, 1996 · N140N · Saab SF340A · AC Power Distribution SystemSDR COMA9630056Inlet · burnedRT ENGINE INLET HEAT FAILED. REPLACED THE LOWER INLET ASSY. PART TOTAL CYCLES, 12,972.Mar 6, 1996 · N341CA · Saab SF340A · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice SystemSDR COMA9630055Ctot · failedLEFT ENGINE ITT REACHED 934 DEGREES DURING TAKEOFF. FOUND CONSTANT TORQUE ON TAKEOFF SYSTEM DEFECTIVE. PLACED CTOT SYSTEM ON DEFERRED MAINTENANCE LIST. ACFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.Mar 6, 1996 · N356CA · Saab SF340A · Engine BMEP/Torque IndicatingSDR COMA9630054Overheat Light · illuminatedLEFT ENGINE TAIL PIPE HOT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF. FOUND NO DEFECTS WITH AIRCRAFT OR TAIL PIPE HOT WARNING SYSTEM. SUBMITTER STATED CAUSE OF FALSE WARNING IS MOISTURE. ACFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.Mar 6, 1996 · N358CA · Saab SF340A · Overheat DetectionSDR COMA9630053Chip Light · illuminatedRT ENGINE CHIP DETECTOR WARNING ILLUMINATED. DEBRIS ON CHIP DETECTOR WAS DETERMINED TO BE WITHIN M/M LIMIITATIONS. ACFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.Mar 6, 1996 · N146CA · Saab SF340A · Turbine Engine Accessory DriveSDR COMA9630052Overheat Warning · activatedRIGHT ENGINE TAIL PIPE HOT WARNING CAME ON SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF. FOUND NO DEFECTS WITH FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM. AIRCRAFT WAS IN HEAVY RAIN. MOISTURE WAS SUSPSECTED CAUSE OF FALSE WARNING.Mar 5, 1996 · N343CA · Saab SF340A · Overheat DetectionSDR COMA9630051Inlet Duct · burnedLEFT ENGINE INLET ANTI-ICE IS INOPERATIVE. REPLACED LOWER INLET ASSY. PART TOTAL CYCLES, 45.Mar 5, 1996 · N344CA · Saab SF340A · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice SystemSDR COMA9630050Dump Valve · leakingHYDRAULIC SYSTEM PUMP CYCLES EVERY 90 SECONDS. REPLACED MAIN ACCUMULATOR DUMP VALVES.Mar 3, 1996 · N347CA · Saab SF340A · Hydraulic System, MainSDR COMA9630049Computer · failedAUTO COARSEN FAIL WARNING DURING TAKEOFF. REPLACED THE AUTO COARSEN COMPUTER.Mar 2, 1996 · N356CA · Saab SF340A · Propeller Controlling SystemSDR PLG3196E4Warning Light · illuminatedBOS/MHT - FLT 4745 - DURING TAKEOFF, TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED DUE TO A CONFIGURATION WARNING LIGHT FROM A PITCH TRIM. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED THE TRIM SYSTEM AND COULD NOT FIND ANY DEFECTS. SUSPECT TRIM WAS JUST TOO FAR DOWN. AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (X)Mar 1, 1996 · N749BA · Saab SF340A · Elevator Control SystemSDR PLG22996E3Warn Light · illuminatedFLT NR 4471 - PSM-PWM - UPON GEAR RETRACTION THE CREW NOTED AN OAT HEAT FAULT LIGHT AND A CONFIGURATION WARNING LIGHT. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO PSM AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. UPON GEAR EXTENSION, THE FAULT LIGHTS EXTINGUISHED. MAINTENANCE RESERVICED THE MLFeb 29, 1996 · N747BA · Saab SF340A · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR PLG22996E2Blade · disbondedPROPELLER WAS REMOVED FORM SERVICE DUE TO MOVEMENT OF THE NR 1 BLADE OUTBOARD OF THE OUTER SLEEVE. TEAR DOWN INSPECTION FOUND A DISBONDING BETWEEN THE COMPOSITE MATERIAL AND OUTER SLEEVE. ALL FOUR BLADES WERE REPLACED WITH OVERHAUL CONDITIONED BLADES AND THEFeb 29, 1996 · N744BA · Saab SF340A · Propeller Blade SectionSDR COMA9630048Intake Anti-Ice · malfunctionLEFT ENGINE INTAKE ANTI-ICE FAILED. REPLACED THE INTAKE LOAD MONITOR AND THERMAL CONTROLLER.Feb 28, 1996 · N343CA · Saab SF340A · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice SystemSDR COMA9630045Bearing · seizedAILERON CONTROL MOVEMENT IS EXTREMELY STIFF ON GROUND AND IN FLIGHT. FOUND THE RT INBD AILERON BELL CRANK TO HAVE FROZEN BEARINGS. REPLACED THE CRANK ASSY.Feb 28, 1996 · N358CA · Saab SF340A · Aileron Control SystemSDR COMA9630047Heat Sensor · wetRT TAIL PIPE HOT WARNING ILLUMINATED DURING TAKEOFF. DRIED MOISTURE ON THE TAIL PIPE HEAT SENSORS. ACFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.Feb 27, 1996 · N340SF · Saab SF340A · Overheat DetectionSDR COMA9630046Nozzle · burnedLEFT ENGINE INLET HEAT FAILED. REPLACED THE INLET PROTECTION DEVICE EXHAUST NOZZLE.Feb 27, 1996 · N342CA · Saab SF340A · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice SystemSDR COMA9630044Hub · crackedFOUND MULTIPLE CRACK INDICATIONS AROUND BOLT HOLES DURING ULTRASONIC INSPECTION SB 61-58. PROPELLER WAS DISASSEMBLED AND HUB REMOVED FROM SERVICE.Feb 27, 1996 · N140N · Saab SF340A · Propeller Hub SectionSDR COMA9630043Pitch Trim Sw · failedPILOTS PITCH TRIM IS INTERMITTENT. REPLACED THE PILOTS PITCH TRIM SWITCH.Feb 26, 1996 · N344CA · Saab SF340A · Elevator Control SystemSDR SIMA960551Oil Press Alarm · illuminatedDFW - FLT 3573 - DURING TAKEOFF, NR 1 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LOW LEVEL ALARM ILLUMINATED. TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED RESULTING IN NR 1 AND NR 2 TIRES DEFLATING DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURE. REPAIRED ENGINE, CHECKED GOOD. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (X)Feb 24, 1996 · N114SB · Saab SF340A · Engine Oil PressureSDR REXA96010Flex Hose · leakingON TAXI OUT, FLIGHT ATTENDANT REPORTED SMOKE IN CABIN. SHUT DOWN LEFT ENGINE AND DEPLANED PAX. SMOKE CEASED. INSPECTED LEFT ENGINE, FOUND OIL LEAKING FROM 2 TRANSFER LINES, ON OUTBOARD SIDE OF MIDFRAME CASING UNIONS, TO BOTTOM OF ENGINE BAY. INSTALLED CONIFeb 24, 1996 · N326PX · Saab SF340A · Engine Oil Distribution (Airframe Furnished)SDR 96ZZZM687Flex Hose · leakingON TAXI OUT, FLIGHT ATTENDANT REPORTED SMOKE IN CABIN. SHUT DOWN LEFT ENGINE AND DEPLANED PAX. SMOKE CEASED. INSPECTED LEFT ENGINE, FOUND OIL LEAKING FROM 2 TRANSFER LINES, ON OUTBOARD SIDE OF MIDFRAME CASING UNIONS, TO BOTTOM OF ENGINE BAY. INSTALLED CONIFeb 24, 1996 · N326PX · Saab SF340A · Engine Oil Distribution (Airframe Furnished)SDR COMA9630041Computer · failedCOPILOTS ATTITUDE AND HEADING RED FLAGGED. CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPPED. REPLACED THE AHC-85 COMPUTER.Feb 20, 1996 · N320CA · Saab SF340A · Integrated Flight SystemSDR COMA9630042Battery · dischargedEMERGENCY LIGHTS ARE INOP. RECHARGED EMERGENCY LIGHTS BATTERY PACKS.Feb 19, 1996 · N380CA · Saab SF340A · Emergency LightingSDR REXA96008Hyd Swivel · brokenHYDRAULIC 'CAP' AFTER TAKEOFF. HYDRAULIC FLUID 'LOW PRESS' IN MAIN ACCUMULATOR DROPPED. REMOVED AND REPLACED UPLOCK HYDRAULIC SWIVEL, RT IAW AMM 32. NO LEAKS NOTED. (X)Feb 18, 1996 · N935MA · Saab SF340A · Hydraulic System, MainSDR COMA9630040Fire Detector · failedINTERMITTENT RIGHT ENGINE FIRE DETECTOR FAIL WARNING. REPLACED THE FIRE DETECTION CONTROL UNIT.Feb 15, 1996 · N356CA · Saab SF340A · Fire DetectionSDR COMA9630039Errosion Guard · debondingRT PROPELLER BLADE, ERROSION GUARD, IS DEBONDING ON BLADE NR 4. REPLACED THE PROPELLER ASSY.Feb 15, 1996 · N357CA · Saab SF340A · Propeller Blade SectionSDR COMA9630038Anti Ice Valve · defectiveRT ENGINE INDICATED NO TORQUE DROP WHEN ANTI-ICE SELECTED ON. REPLACED THE ANTI-ICE VALVE. PART TOTAL CYCLES, 7,921.Feb 13, 1996 · N341CA · Saab SF340A · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice SystemSDR REXA96005Hyd Line · brokenHYDRAULIC LINE BROKEN ON LT MLG. REMOVED AND REPLACED LT MLG RETRACTION JACK LINE IAW SAAB AMM. SERVICED HYD QTY. OK FOR SERVICE. (X)Feb 11, 1996 · N324PX · Saab SF340A · Hydraulic System, MainSDR COMA9630037Fuse · failedRT BATTERY BUS IS INOP. REPLACED 200 AMP FUSE AT RT POWER DISTRIBUTION UNIT.Feb 11, 1996 · N358CA · Saab SF340A · DC Power Distribution SystemSDR COMA9630036Bell Crank · seized bearingCREW REPORTS, THAT AILERONS ARE STIFF AND HARD TO MOVE. REPLACED THE LT INBD AILERON BELL CRANK ASSY.Feb 11, 1996 · N347CA · Saab SF340A · Aileron Control SystemSDR REXA9604Smoke Detector · dirtyRETURNED TO RAMP WITH AVIONICS SMOKE CAPTION. FOUND NO SMOKE. REMOVED AND REPLACED SMOKE DETECTOR. OPS CHECK GOOD. (X)Feb 9, 1996 · N325PX · Saab SF340A · Smoke DetectionSDR COMA9630035Engine · failedLEFT ENGINE CHIP DETECTOR WARNING ACTIVATED. REPLACED THE LEFT ENGINE.Feb 9, 1996 · N359CA · Saab SF340A · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR COMA9630034Dnlock Roller · seizedWHEN LANDING GEAR SELECTED DOWN, THE NLG INTRANSIT LIGHT REMAINED ON. REPLACED SEIZED DOWN LOCK ROLLER ON NLG.Feb 9, 1996 · N358CA · Saab SF340A · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR COMA9630030Prop Hub · damagedDURING AD93-19-01 INSPECTION, FLAW INDICATIONS WERE FOUND IN HUB REAR FACT MOUNTING FLANGE. PROPELLER WAS DISASSEMBLED AND HUB REMOVED FROM SERIVCE.Feb 8, 1996 · Saab SF340A · Propeller Hub SectionSDR COMA9630033Weu · defectiveLEFT ENGINE INTAKE HEAT FAIL LIGHT CAME ON DURING FLIGHT. REPLACED DEFECTIVE WARNING ELECTRONIC UNIT.Feb 7, 1996 · N358CA · Saab SF340A · Central WarningSDR COMA9630032Engine · low powerLEFT ENGINE WILL NOT ACHIEVE TAKEOFF TORQUE. REPLACED THE LEFT ENGINE.Feb 7, 1996 · N359CA · Saab SF340A · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR COMA9630031Wheel · departedGRINDING NOISE COMING FROM NLG DURING TAKEOFF, LANDING, AND TAXI. THE RT NLG WHEEL ASSY DEPARTED AIRCRAFT DURING LANDING. PROBABLE CAUSE WAS BEARING FAILURE. REPLACED THE NLG WHEEL ASSY.Feb 6, 1996 · N320CA · Saab SF340A · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR 96ZZZX846Tab Washer · crackedGEARBOX RETURNED TO HAMILTON STANDARD FOR FAILED BORESCOPE REPAIR. AT DISASSEMBLY OF THE DRIVE (BULL) GEAR, HAMILTON STANDARD DISCOVERED THE TABBED WASHER WAS CRACKED. THE CRACK IS ADJACENT TO A TAB AND EXTENDS THROUGH TO THE INSIDE DIAMETER TAB. THE DRIVE Feb 6, 1996 · N3903G · Saab SF340A · Turbine Engine Reduction GearSDR COMA9630029Vsi · failedCOPILOTS VERTICAL SPEED INDICATOR WENT BLANK. REPLACED COPILOTS IVA-81A.Feb 4, 1996 · N359CA · Saab SF340A · Rate of Climb IndicatorSDR REXA9603Ballast · shortedELECTRIC ODOR COMING FROM GALLEY AREA. REPLACED BALLAST FOR WINDOW LIGHT. FUNCTIONAL TEST GOOD. (X)Feb 1, 1996 · N328PX · Saab SF340A · Passenger Compartment LightingSDR PLG2196E3Fire Loop · intermittentBOS - FLT 4304 - AFTER DEPARTURE, RIGHT ENGINE FIRE WARNING CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BOS AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE VERIFIED THE PROBLEM WAS ONLY INDICATION. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED RIGHT ENGINE FIRE LOOP. SYSTEM Feb 1, 1996 · N745BA · Saab SF340A · Fire DetectionSDR PLG2196E1Fire Control Box · malfunctionedBOS - FLT 4304 - AFTER DEPARTURE, RIGHT ENGINE FIRE WARNING CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BOS AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE DETERMINED PROBLEM TO BE INDICATION ONLY. THE RIGHT FIRE DETECT CONTROL BOX REMOVED AND REPLACED FOR TRFeb 1, 1996 · N745BA · Saab SF340A · Fire DetectionSDR COMA9630028Relay · defectiveCOPILOTS WINDSHIELD WIPER OPERATES WHEN SWITCH IS OFF. REPLACED THE WINDSHIELD WIPER RELAY.Feb 1, 1996 · N343CA · Saab SF340A · Windshield/Door Rain/Ice RemovalSDR SIMA960262Hub · crackedLAW - DURING NDT HUB INSPECTION IN SHOP, PROPELLER (S/N DRG/1538/88) THE HUB (P/N 66714200 S/N 108603) INDICATED A CRACK IN THE MOUNTING FACE AREA OUTBOARD OF NR 9 BOLT INSERT. THE HUB WAS REMOVED FROM SERVICE. (M)Jan 30, 1996 · N112AE · Saab SF340A · Propeller Hub SectionSDR COMA9630027Computer · failedAUTO-COARSEN SYSTEM FAILED DURING TAKEOFF. REPLACED THE AUTO-COARSEN COMPUTER. PART TOTAL CYCLES, 9,434.Jan 30, 1996 · N356CA · Saab SF340A · Propeller Controlling SystemSDR COMA9630026Tq Indication · malfunctionedTHE RT ENGINE TORQUE INDICATOR WENT FULL DEFLECTION DURING TAKEOFF. COULD NOT DUPLICATE DISCREPANCY DURING MAINTENANCE RUNS AND ACFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.Jan 29, 1996 · N358CA · Saab SF340A · Engine BMEP/Torque IndicatingSDR COMA9630025Switch · failedRT BLEED AIR FAULT CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED DURING CLIMB. REPLACED THE BLEED AIR PRESSURE SWITCH AND THE BLEED AIR OVERTEMP SWITCH FOR TROUBLESHOOTING. PROBLEM DID NOT DUPLICATE IN MAINTENANCE.Jan 25, 1996 · N357CA · Saab SF340A · Pneumatic Indicating SystemSDR COMA9630024Brush Block · wornLEFT PROPELLER DEICE IS INOPERATIVE. REPLACED THE PROPELLER DEICE BRUSH BLOCK ASSY.Jan 24, 1996 · N361CA · Saab SF340A · Propeller/Rotor Anti-Ice/De-Ice SystemSDR COMA9630022Controller · failedRIGHT ENGINE INLET HEAT FAILED. REPLACED THE INLET HEAT CONTROLLER AND LOAD MONITOR. PART TOTAL CYCLES, 4566.Jan 24, 1996 · N359CA · Saab SF340A · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice SystemSDR COMA9630023Ecu · malfunctionedLEFT ENGINE SHUT DOWN IN-FLIGHT. TORQUE WAS ERRATIC FOR 3 SECONDS AND THEN SHUT DOWN BY ITSELF. PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. ENGINE WAS INSPECTED AND NO DEFECTS NOTED. THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT WAS REPLACED AS A PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE. PART TOTAL CYCJan 23, 1996 · N340SF · Saab SF340A · Fuel Controlling System
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