Saab SF340A

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SDR COMA9531207Control Assy · malfunctionedLANDING GEAR INTRANSIT LIGHT REMAINED ON WHEN GEAR SELECTED UP. COULD NOT DUPLICATE, REPLACED THE LANDING GEAR CONTROL ASSY FOR TROUBLESHOOTING.Dec 8, 1995 · N361CA · Saab SF340A · Landing Gear SelectorSDR COMA9531204Weu · defectiveLEFT ENGINE INTAKE HEAT FAILED INDICATION. REPLACED THE WARNING ELECTRONIC UNIT.Dec 8, 1995 · N356CA · Saab SF340A · Central WarningSDR COMA9531212Bearing Race · spunWHEEL ASSEMBLY WAS REMOVED FROM A/C FOR TIRE WORN TO LIMITS. UPON DISASSEMBLY AND INSPECTION OF WHEEL, FOUND BEARING RACE IN HUB ASSEMBLY TURNING. SUB-ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM SERVICE AND SENT TO ABS FOR REPAIR.Dec 7, 1995 · N146CA · Saab SF340A · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR COMA9531205Controls · lack of lubeAILERONS ARE BINDING. INSPECTED AILERON SYSTEM AND NO FAULTS FOUND. LUBRICATED AILERON CENTERING CAMS AND ACFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.Dec 6, 1995 · N341CA · Saab SF340A · Aileron Control SystemSDR COMA9531201Prop Hub · bolt hole dmgFOUND MULTIPLE FLAW INDICATIONS DURING ULTRASONIC INSPECTION IN COMPLIANCE WITH AD93.19.01. PROPELLER WAS DISASSEMBLED AND HUB, S/N CW1042, REMOVED FROM SERVICE.Dec 6, 1995 · N361CA · Saab SF340A · Propeller Hub SectionSDR COMA9531203Wheel · crackedMECHANIC REMOVED NOSE WHEEL TIRE DUE TO TIRE ROTATING ON RIM. WHEEL WAS TAKEN TO THE TIRE SHOP FOR INSPECTION. WHEEL WAS DISASSEMBLED, CLEANED AND INSPECTED. THE MECHANIC FOUND THE CRACK BY USING EDDY CURRENT. CRACK .50 INCH LONG. WHEEL HAS BEEN REMOVED FDec 5, 1995 · N146CA · Saab SF340A · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR COMA9531202Wheel · crackedMECHANIC REMOVED NOSE WHEEL TIRE DUE TO TIRE ROTATING ON RIM. WHEEL WAS TAKEN TO THE TIRE SHOP FOR INSPECTION. WHEEL WAS DISASSEMBLED, CLEANED AND INSPECTED. THE MECHANIC FOUND A 3.50 INCH CRACK IN THE BEAD AREA ON THE OUTBOARD SUBASSEMBLY BY USING EDDY CURDec 5, 1995 · N146CA · Saab SF340A · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR COMA9531200Control Valve · malfunctionedUNCOMMANDED FLAP EXTENSION AND RETRACTION DURING FLIGHT. FLAPS WOULD OSCILLATE 3 DEGREES EVERY TEN MINUTES. REPLACED THE FLAP HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE.Dec 5, 1995 · N344CA · Saab SF340A · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR COMA9531198Efis Tube · smokingDURING ENGINE START PILOT'S EFIS TUBES WENT BLANK AND SMOKE WAS NOTICED FROM GLARESHIELD AREA. REPLACED THE PILOT'S EAD2-EFD-86.Dec 4, 1995 · N340SF · Saab SF340A · Integrated Flight SystemSDR COMA9531199Engine · high oil consumpLEFT ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION IS VERY HIGH. REPLACED THE LT ENGINE.Nov 30, 1995 · N347CA · Saab SF340A · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR PLG120495E1Lower Duct · damagedFLT NR 4401 - PQI-BOS - DURING FLIGHT, THE LEFT INTAKE HEAT FAILED. DUE TO EXISTING WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE AIRCRAFT DIVERTED INTO PWM AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE WAS DISPATCHED TO THE AIRCRAFT. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE LOWER DUCT DNov 29, 1995 · N751BA · Saab SF340A · Airfoil Anti/De-ice SystemSDR SIMA953321Swivel Fitting · brokenDFW - FLT 3537 - SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, AIRCRAFT HAD A COMPLETE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FAILURE. CREW PUMPED GEAR DOWN AND LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE SWIVEL FITTING ON THE RT MAIN GEAR FAILED. REPLACED FITTING, OPS CHECK GOOD. THE AIRCNov 28, 1995 · N107AE · Saab SF340A · Hydraulic System, MainSDR COMA9531197Weu · defectiveCON FIG WARNING, DURING TAKEOFF ROLL. REPLACED THE WARNING ELECTRONIC UNIT AND ACFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.Nov 19, 1995 · N357CA · Saab SF340A · Central WarningSDR COMA9531196Switch · defectivePITCH TRIM FUNCTION FROM COPILOTS POSITION IS INTERMITTENT. REPLACED THE COPILOTS PITCH TRIM SWITCH.Nov 19, 1995 · N341CA · Saab SF340A · Elevator Control SystemSDR COMA9531194Ahrs Computer · defectiveLEFT H.S.I. HEADING IS SLEWING OUT OF TOLERANCE. REPLACED THE NR 1 AHRS COMPUTER.Nov 18, 1995 · N359CA · Saab SF340A · Integrated Flight SystemSDR COMA9531195Flight Controls · vibrationDURING TAKEOFF, A FORE AND AFT VIBRATION WAS NOTED IN CONTROL YOKES. FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM WAS INSPECTED AND NO DEFECTS NOTED. ACFT RELEASED FOR FLIGHT CHECK WHICH WAS SATISFACTORY.Nov 17, 1995 · N158CA · Saab SF340A · Flight Control SystemSDR PLG111795E1Door Warning · illuminatedDURING DEPARTURE FROM BOS, FLT NR 4414, HAD A FORWARD CABIN DOOR WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATE. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BOS AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED THE DOOR WARNING SYSTEM AND FOUND NO FAULT. THE SYSTEM WAS OPS CHECKED AND ALL INDICATNov 16, 1995 · N340BE · Saab SF340A · Door Warning SystemSDR COMA9531192Computer · defectiveHEADING COMPARATOR WARNING. REPLACED THE NR 1 AHC.Nov 15, 1995 · N380CA · Saab SF340A · Integrated Flight SystemSDR REXA95067Smoke Detector · false warningCARGO SMOKE 'CWP' WARNING ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT, STAYED ON, DISCHARGED CARGO FIRE EXTINGUISHER. REMOVED AND REPLACED CARGO FIRE BOTTLE AND CARTRIDGE. OPS CHECKED SMOKE DETECTOR IAW AMM. CHECKED GOOD, OK FOR SERVICE. NO EVIDENCE OF FIRE. (M)Nov 13, 1995 · N329PX · Saab SF340A · Smoke DetectionSDR COMA9531191Pcu · defectiveRT PROPELLER WILL NOT MAINTAIN 100 PERCENT RPM DURING TAKEOFF AND APPROACH. REPLACED THE PROPELLER PITCH CONTROL UNIT.Nov 12, 1995 · N380CA · Saab SF340A · Propeller Controlling SystemSDR COMA9531190Compressor · damagedLEFT ENGINE IS MAKING A HIGH PITCHED WHINE DURING TAKEOFF. FOUND COMPRESSOR TO HAVE FOD DAMAGE, REPLACED ENGINE.Nov 11, 1995 · N358CA · Saab SF340A · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR SIMA953121Light · failedLAW - FLT 3798 - DURING THE PROCESS OF PREPARING AIRCRAFT FOR DEPARTURE FROM GATE AREA, SMOKE WAS DETECTED COMING FROM VICINITY OF WINDOW LIGHT AT SEAT 11A. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND FOUND THE WINDOW LIGHT FIXTURE HAD FAILED. THE LIGHT FIXTURE AND FLUORESCENNov 8, 1995 · N119AE · Saab SF340A · Passenger Compartment LightingSDR COMA9531189Aoa Vane · defectiveTHE LEFT ALPHA LIGHT ILLUMINATED DURING FLIGHT. REPLACED THE LEFT AOA VANE.Nov 7, 1995 · N358CA · Saab SF340A · Stall Warning SystemSDR COMA9531188Wire · shortedTHE CABIN PRESSURIZATION AND AUTO DUMP CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPPED AND WOULD NOT RESET. REPAIRED SHORTED WIRING IN THE RIGHT WHEEL WELL.Nov 6, 1995 · N343CA · Saab SF340A · Air Conditioning System WiringSDR PLG11595G1Roll Trim Tab · out of adjustFLT NR 4743 - PSM - AFTER TAKEOFF, THE AIRCRAFT ROLLED TO THE LEFT REQUIRING STANDBY TRIM TO MAINTAIN STRAIGHT AND LEVEL FLT. THE AIRCRAFT DIVERTED TO MHT LANDING WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE WAS DISPATCHED TO THE AIRCRAFT AND RERIGGED THE MAIN ROLL TURN TANov 5, 1995 · N745BA · Saab SF340A · Aileron Control SystemSDR COMA9531186Retract Mech · out of adjustFLAP FAULT ON CAUTION WARNING PANEL. PERFORMED FLAP CONTROL SYSTEM RIGGING AND ADJUSTMENT.Nov 5, 1995 · N357CA · Saab SF340A · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR COMA9531187Trim Actuator · failedTHE MAIN ELEVATOR PITCH TRIM IS INOPERATIVE. REPLACED THE MAIN ELEVATOR PITCH TRIM ACTUATOR.Nov 4, 1995 · N361CA · Saab SF340A · Elevator Tab Control SystemSDR COMA9531183Weu · defectiveTHE LEFT ENGINE AIR VALVE LIGHT ILLUMINATED DURING FLIGHT. REPLACED THE WARNING ELECTRONIC UNIT.Oct 31, 1995 · N361CA · Saab SF340A · Central WarningSDR COMA9531185Adc · defectiveTHE LEFT AIRSPEED INDICATOR FAILED. REPLACED THE AIR DATA COMPUTER.Oct 30, 1995 · N356CA · Saab SF340A · Air Data ComputerSDR COMA9531184Power Contl Quad · defectiveDURING LANDING AND ROLLOUT, THE RIGHT PROPELLER R.P.M. DETERIORATES TO 1100 R.P.M. REPLACED THE POWER CONTROL QUADRANT.Oct 30, 1995 · N380CA · Saab SF340A · Power LeverSDR COMA9531179Weu · defectiveTHE RIGHT WINDSHIELD HEAT DOES NOT WORK. REPLACED THE WARNING ELECTRONIC UNIT.Oct 30, 1995 · N146CA · Saab SF340A · Central WarningSDR PLG103095G3Squibb · failedFLT 4719 - ON APPROACH, CREW RECEIVED 2 INTERMIT CARGO SMOKE DETECT LIGHT WARN. APPROX 500 FEET, CARGO WARN LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CARGO FIRE EXTINGUISHER SWITCH SELECTED. AFTER ACTUATING THE SWITCH, THE SMOKE DETECT WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINAOct 29, 1995 · N344BE · Saab SF340A · Extinguishing SystemSDR COMA9531180Pos Transmitter · defectiveUNCOMMANDED MOVEMENT OF FLAPS DURING FLIGHT. REPLACED THE LT AND RT FLAP POSITION TRANSMITTER.Oct 29, 1995 · N320CA · Saab SF340A · Trailing Flap Position Indicating SystemSDR 95ZZZM757Smoke Det · failedFLT 4719 - ON APPROACH, CREW RECEIVED 2 INTERMIT CARGO SMOKE DETECT LIGHT WARN. APPROX 500 FEET, CARGO WARN LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CARGO FIRE EXTINGUISHER SWITCH SELECTED. AFTER ACTUATING THE SWITCH, THE SMOKE DETECT WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINAOct 29, 1995 · N344BE · Saab SF340A · Smoke DetectionSDR PLG103095G1Garrett Vlv · malfunctionedFLT NR 4483 - EN ROUTE TO BOS, RECEIVED A RIGHT ENGINE ANTI-ICE VALVE LIGHT AND THE CAPTAINS AIRSPEED INDICATOR FAILED. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO HPN, LANDING WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE WAS DISPATCHED TO THE AIRCRAFT. MAINTENANCE CLEANED THE CANNON PLUG AOct 28, 1995 · N341BE · Saab SF340A · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice SystemSDR COMA9531182Efd 86 · failedTHE PILOT'S LEFT EADI TOP TUBE IS INOPERATIVE. REPLACED THE PILOT'S EFD-86.Oct 28, 1995 · N342CA · Saab SF340A · Attitude and Direction Data SystemSDR COMA9531181Starter Gen · failedTHE LEFT ENGINE WOULD NOT ROTATE DURING START CYCLE. REPLACED THE LEFT ENGINE STARTER/GENERATOR.Oct 28, 1995 · N340SF · Saab SF340A · Starter-GeneratorSDR COMA9531178Inner Race · spunMECHANIC REMOVED WHEEL ASSY FROM AIRCRAFT DUE TO TIRE WORN TO LIMITS. DURING INSPECTION, FOUND THAT THE INNER RACE HAD SPUN. SUBASSEMBLY HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM SERVICE AND SENT TO ABS FOR REPAIR.Oct 27, 1995 · N140N · Saab SF340A · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR COMA9531177Computer · defectiveLEFT AND RIGHT HEADING COMPARATOR YELLOW FLAG DURING FLIGHT. REPLACED THE NR 1 AHRS COMPUTER.Oct 27, 1995 · N158CA · Saab SF340A · Integrated Flight SystemSDR COMA9531176Contl Valve · defectiveLEFT DUCT OVERHEAT WARNING DURING FLIGHT. REPLACED THE DUAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL VAVLE.Oct 27, 1995 · N158CA · Saab SF340A · Cabin Temperature Control SystemSDR COMA9531175Generator · failedTHE RIGHT AC GENERATOR FAILED DURING FLIGHT. REPLACED THE RT AC GENERATOR.Oct 27, 1995 · N146CA · Saab SF340A · AC Generator-AlternatorSDR 95ZZZX6319Tab Washer · failedGEAR CASE WAS RECEIVED DUE TO IDLER GEAR SHIFTED FORWARD WHICH RESULTED IN WEARING A HOLE THROUGH THE FORWARD GEAR CASE HOUSING. DISASSEMBLY REVEALED THE RIGHT IDLER GEAR NUT, PN 775770-1, HAD COME OFF THE RT IDLER GEAR, PN 775754-5. THE TABS ON THE TAB WASHOct 27, 1995 · Saab SF340A · Turbine Engine Reduction GearSDR 96ZZZX27Wheel · crackedAIRCRAFT'S MAIN WHEEL ASSY EXHIBITING NUMEROUS BEAD SEAT FAILURES. SUBMITTER STATED CIRCUMSTANCES OR CAUSES ARE NOT APPARENT, BUT THE RECURRENCE SEEMS TO INDICATE A FATIGUE OR POSSIBLE MANUFACTURING DEFECT.Oct 26, 1995 · Saab SF340A · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR COMA9531174Gcu · defectiveTHE LEFT ENGINE WILL NOT ROTATE DURING START CYCLE. REPLACED THE LEFT DC GENERATOR CONTROL UNIT.Oct 24, 1995 · N320CA · Saab SF340A · DC RegulatorSDR SIMA952961Smoke Detector · failedDFW - FLT NR 3515 - AVIONICS SMOKE WARNING AFTER TAKEOFF. REMOVED AND INSTALLED AVIONICS SMOKE DETECTOR. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)Oct 23, 1995 · N91MQ · Saab SF340A · Smoke DetectionSDR COMA9531173Connectors · dirtyAUTO COARSEN FAILED DURING TAKEOFF. CLEANED CONNECTIONS AT THE P3 ARMING SWITCHES.Oct 20, 1995 · N380C · Saab SF340A · Propeller Controlling SystemSDR SIMA952912Prop Blade · crackedLAW - PROP DOWTY MODEL R3894-123-F25, S/N CW1157, WAS REMOVED FROM AIRCRAFT FOR SLINGING GREASE. DURING SHOP TEARDOWN, NR 2 BLADE P/N 6607132886/ S/N SF340-132-1530, WAS FOUND TO HAVE A CRACK OF APPROX 5.5 INCHES LONG IN THE AREA BETWEEN THE COUNTER WEIGHT MOOct 18, 1995 · N109AE · Saab SF340A · Propeller Blade SectionSDR REXA95064Smoke Detector · malfunctionedCARGO SMOKE CAUTION IN FLIGHT, FOLLOWED CHECK LIST, FIRED CARGO EXTINGUISHER. RETURNED TO MEM. REPLACED CARGO DETECTOR. (M)Oct 12, 1995 · N327PX · Saab SF340A · Smoke DetectionSDR COMA9531172Trim Actuator · failedLEFT AILERON TRIM DOES NOT WORK. REPLACED THE LEFT AILERON TRIM ACTUATOR.Oct 9, 1995 · N344CA · Saab SF340A · Aileron Tab Control SystemSDR COMA9531171Controller · defectiveFLAP DISAGREEMENT INDICATOR FLASHES WITH EACH FLAP POSITION SELECTION. REPLACED THE FLAP CONTROL UNIT.Oct 9, 1995 · N320CA · Saab SF340A · Trailing Edge Flap Control System
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