Saab SF340A

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SDR SIMA951591Pcu · malfunctionedDFW - FLT NR 3877 - DURING TAKEOFF RIGHT ENGINE PROPELLER RPM FLUCTUATED APPROXIMATELY 200 RPM. TAKEOFF ABORTED AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO GATE. REMOVED AND INSPECTED PROP CONTROL UNIT. SYSTEM OPS CHECKED GOOD AND AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)Jun 8, 1995 · N89MQ · Saab SF340A · Propeller Controlling SystemSDR COM31102Wire · brokenLEFT ENGINE WILL NOT START, NO ROTATION. REPAIRED BROKEN WIRE AT RELAY 83PC AND ENGINE STARTS NORMAL.Jun 8, 1995 · N358CA · Saab SF340A · Engine Starting System WiringSDR COM31099Windshield · leakingPILOTS WINDSHIELD SQUEALS LOUDLY DUE TO DEFECTIVE SEAL. REPLACED PILOTS WINDSHIELD ASSY.Jun 8, 1995 · N343CA · Saab SF340A · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR COM31100Eel Power Supply · failedTHREE EMERGENCY LIGHTS ARE INOP. REPLACED THE EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY CASE.Jun 7, 1995 · N146CA · Saab SF340A · Emergency LightingSDR COM31096Rpm Indicator · defectiveRT PROPELLER RPM INDICATION IS NOT INDICATING PROPERLY. REPLACED THE RT RPM INDICATOR.Jun 7, 1995 · N342CA · Saab SF340A · Propeller Indication SystemSDR COM31093Inner Race · spunMECHANIC REMOVED WHEEL ASSY FROM A/C DUE TO TIRE WORN TO LIMITS. DURING VISUAL INSPECTION, FOUND INNER RACE HAD SPUN. SUBASSY HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM SERVICE AND SENT TO ABS FOR REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT.Jun 2, 1995 · N356CA · Saab SF340A · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR 95ZZZX3064Selector · failureAIRCRAFT RETURNED TO FIELD DUE TO GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT WITHOUT THE USE OF OVERRIDE. THE SYSTEM WAS TROUBLESHOT AND THE LANDING GEAR SELECTOR WAS FOUND TO BE THE PROBLEM. THE UNIT WAS REPLACED AND A FUNCTIONAL CHECK OF THE SYSTEM PERFORMED WITH ALL INDICATIJun 2, 1995 · N125CH · Saab SF340A · Landing Gear SelectorSDR COM31095Fire Wire · dirtyRT FIRE DETECTOR FAIL WARNING CAME ON AFTER FLIGHT THROUGH HEAVY RAIN. NO DEFECTS FOUND. CLEANED FIRE DETECTION WIRING CONNECTIONS. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.Jun 1, 1995 · N344CA · Saab SF340A · Fire DetectionSDR COM31094Brake Valve · defectiveBOTH PILOTS AND COPILOTS BRAKES WILL NOT STOP THE AIRCRAFT. REPLACED THE BRAKE CONTROL VALVE.Jun 1, 1995 · N344CA · Saab SF340A · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR REXA95043Propeller · damagedRIGHT PROPELLER HAS A ROCK STRIKE ON LEADING EDGE, RIGHT FORWARD EMERGENCY EXIT HAS PUNCTURE FROM A ROCK STRIKE, THREE DENTS, PUNCTURE BETWEEN RIGHT FORWARD EMERGENCY EXIT AND ICE SHIELD. REPLACED PROPELLER, INSTALLED SERVICEABLE RIGHT FORWARD EMERGENCY EXIT.May 30, 1995 · N325PX · Saab SF340A · Propeller AssemblySDR COM31092Inner Race · spunMECHANIC REMOVED WHEEL ASSY FROM A/C DUE TO TIRE WORN TO LIMITS. DURING VISUAL INSPECTION, FOUND INNER RACE SPUN. SUBASSY HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM SERVICE AND SENT TO ABS FOR REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT.May 30, 1995 · N361CA · Saab SF340A · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR 95ZZZX3065Valve · intermittentAIRCRAFT RETURNED TO FIELD DUE TO RIGHT BLEED CLOSE LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN SELECTED CLOSED. THE SYSTEM WAS TROUBLESHOT AND THE RIGHT BLEED SHUT-OFF VALVE WAS DETERMINED TO BE THE PROBLEM. THE VALVE WAS REPLACED AND A FUNCTIONAL CHECK OF THE SYSTEM PERMay 30, 1995 · N360CA · Saab SF340A · Compressor Bleed ValveSDR COM31090Cable Assy · brokenLEFT ENGINE CONDITION CONTROL IS INOP. REPLACED BROKEN CONDITION CONTROL CABLE.May 29, 1995 · N380CA · Saab SF340A · Power LeverSDR COM31089Gear Box · low oilRT PROPELLER WILL NOT COME OUT OF FEATHER. SERVICED RT PROPELLER GEAR BOX TO PROPER OIL LEVEL.May 28, 1995 · N356CA · Saab SF340A · Propeller Controlling SystemSDR SIMA951461Connector · looseDFW - FLT 3871 - AUTO COARSENING FAILED AFTER TAKEOFF. FOUND LOOSE CANNON PLUG ON CTOT PANEL. TIGHTENED PLUG SYSTEM. OPS CHECK GOOD. AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (W)May 26, 1995 · N91MQ · Saab SF340A · Propeller Controlling SystemSDR COM31091Ctot Syst · malfunctionedWITH CTOT ENGAGED, THE RT ENGINE TORQUE ADVANCED TO 120 PERCENT. PLACED CTOT SYSTEM ON DEFERRED MAINTENANCE LIST AND AIRCRAFT CONTINUED SERVICE.May 25, 1995 · N340SF · Saab SF340A · Engine BMEP/Torque IndicatingSDR COM31088Hot Warning · illuminatedRT TAIL PIPE HOT WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AFTER TAKEOFF. COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. INSPECTED SYSTEM AND FOUND NO DEFECTS.May 25, 1995 · N341CA · Saab SF340A · Overheat DetectionSDR COM31086Inner Race · spunMECHANIC REMOVED WHEEL ASSY FROM A/C DUE TO TIRE WORN TO LIMITS. DURING VISUAL INSPECTION FOUND INNER RACE SPUN. SUBASSY HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM SERVICE AND SENT TO ABS FOR REPAIR.May 25, 1995 · N342CA · Saab SF340A · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR COM31087Inner Race · spunMECHANIC REMOVED WHEEL ASSY FROM A/C DUE TO TIRE WORN TO LIMITS. DURING VISUAL INSPECTION FOUND INNER RACE HAD SPUN. SUBASSY HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM SERVICE AND SENT TO ABS FOR REPAIR.May 23, 1995 · N320CA · Saab SF340A · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR COM31085Lever · bindingAILERON CONTROL IS SLOPPY WITH FLAPS EXTENDED. REPLACED THE LT AND RT AILERON CENTERING CAMS AND ROLLERS.May 22, 1995 · N359CA · Saab SF340A · Aileron Control SystemSDR REXA95046Engine · malfunctionedLOST RIGHT ENGINE OIL PRESSURE, CWP VERIFIED BY GAUGE, SHUTENGINE DOWN. INSPECTED ENGINE FOUND TO BE WITHIN OVER SERVICE LIMIT TABLE 206 GE MM OK FOR SERVICE OR 10 ADDITIONAL FLIGHT HOURS. (M)May 19, 1995 · N406BH · Saab SF340A · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR COM31084Bearings · frozenRUDDER TRIM INDICATED FULL LEFT IN FLIGHT, AUTO TRIM LIGHT ILLUMINATED. REPLACED FROZEN RUDDER TRIM TAB BEARINGS.May 19, 1995 · N140N · Saab SF340A · Rudder Control SystemSDR COM1083Prop Blade · damagedRT PROPELLER, BLADE LEADING EDGE ERROSION GUARD IS LOOSE. REPLACED PROPELLER ASSY.May 19, 1995 · N341CA · Saab SF340A · Propeller Blade SectionSDR 95ZZZM97Rccb · looseWHEN ACTIVATING LEFT RECIRCULATION FAN SWITCH TO ON, CIRCUIT BREAKER WOULD POP. INSPECTED AND FOUND ON RCCB LOOSE AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR HAD SLIGHT HEAT DISTRESS. RCCB AND CONNECTOR WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED, SYSTEM OPERATES NORMALLY. (M)May 19, 1995 · N360CA · Saab SF340A · DC Generating SystemSDR REXA95042Eel Wire · failedEMERGENCY LIGHT NR 7 CIRCUIT BREAKER OUT, WON'T RESET. REPAIRED WIRE TO RAYCHEM CONNECTOR AND RESET NR 7 CIRCUIT BREAKER, CHECKED SYSTEM IAW AMM. (Z)May 18, 1995 · N407BH · Saab SF340A · Emergency LightingSDR COM31082Inner Race · spunMECHANIC REMOVED WHEEL FROM A/C DUE TO TIRE WORN TO LIMITS. DURING INSPECTION FOUND INNER RACE SPUN. SUBASSY HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM SERVICE AND SENT TO ABS FOR REPAIR.May 17, 1995 · N358CA · Saab SF340A · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR COM31081Actuator · defectiveWITH TRIMS SET FOR TAKEOFF, THE AIRCRAFT REQUIRES EXCESSIVE BACK PRESSURE TO ROTATE. REPLACED THE ELEVATOR TRIM ACTUATOR.May 17, 1995 · N370CA · Saab SF340A · Elevator Tab Control SystemSDR COM31080Inlet · chippedLEFT ENGINE INTAKE, ANTI-ICE COATING IS DAMAGED. REPLACED INLET.May 16, 1995 · N320CA · Saab SF340A · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice SystemSDR REXA95040Anti-Skid Syst · brokenLOST BRAKES WHEN TAXIING INTO RAMP. TURNED OF ANTI-SKID BRAKES, RETURNED. REMOVED AND REPLACED LT I/B AND O/B TRANSDUCER. REMOVED AND REPLACED I/B AND O/B HUB CAPS, BOTH CLIPS WERE BROKEN. ACFT OK FOR SERVICE. (Z)May 12, 1995 · N922MA · Saab SF340A · Brake Anti-Skid SectionSDR REXA95039Anti-Skid Syst · malfunctionedON TAXI INTO GATE, LOST BRAKE'S. TURNED ANTI-SKID OFF, BRAKES RETURNED. CHECKED AND CLEANED ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTORSREF AMM 32-43-00. NO FAULTS DETECTED, OPS CHECKED GOOD ACFT OK FOR SERVICE. (Z)May 12, 1995 · N922MA · Saab SF340A · Brake Anti-Skid SectionSDR REXA95038Engine · bird strikeBIRD FOUND ON LEFT OIL COOLER ON POST FLIGHT. REMOVED AND REPLACED LEFT ENGINE IAW AMM 71-00-00 DUE TO BIRD INGESTION. (Z)May 11, 1995 · N106PX · Saab SF340A · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR COM31079Eel Switch · burntROW 6 EMERGENCY EXIT SIGNS FLASH ON AND OFF DURING FLIGHT. REPLACED BURNT EMERGENCY LIGHTING ARM SWITCH ON FLIGHT ATTENDANT LIGHT PANEL.May 11, 1995 · N380CA · Saab SF340A · Emergency LightingSDR COM31078Wheel · damagedMECHANIC REMOVED WHEEL ASSY FROM A/C DUE TO TIRE WORN TO LIMITS. DURING VISUAL INSPECTION FOUND INNER RACE HAD SPUN. SUBASSY HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM SERVICE AND SENT TO ABS FOR REPAIR.May 10, 1995 · N357CA · Saab SF340A · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR COM31076Steering · out of adjustNOSE WHEELS TURNED 180 DEGREES TO THE LEFT. REPOSITIONED NOSE WHEELS, INSPECTED SYSTEM AND FOUND TO BE SERVICEABLE. AIRCRAFT CONTINUED SERVICE.May 10, 1995 · N340SF · Saab SF340A · Landing Gear Steering SystemSDR COM31077Wheel · spun raceMECHANIC REMOVED WHEEL ASSY FROM A/C DUE TO TIRE WORN TO LIMITS. DURING VISUAL INSPECTION FOUND INNER RACE HAD SPUN AND FOUND REPAIR BUSHING ALREADY HAD BEEN INSTALLED ONCE. SUBASSY HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM SERVICE AND SENT TO ABS.May 8, 1995 · N140N · Saab SF340A · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR COM31075Bolt · brokenDURING A 24 MONTH INSPECTION, FOUND LEFT ELEVATOR MOST INBD COUNTER WEIGHT 2ND BOLT BROKEN. REPLACED BROKEN BOLT.May 6, 1995 · N342CA · Saab SF340A · Elevator Control SystemSDR COM31074Bolt · brokenDURING C-CHECK INSPECTION, FOUND LEFT ELEVATOR MOST INBD COUNTER WEIGHT BOLT BROKEN. REPLACED BROKEN COUNTER WEIGHT BOLT.May 6, 1995 · N341CA · Saab SF340A · Elevator Control SystemSDR COM31073Governor · defectiveL/T PROPELLER OVERSPEED TEST FAILED TO FUNCTION. REPLACED THE OVERSPEED GOVERNOR.May 5, 1995 · N361CA · Saab SF340A · Propeller GovernorSDR COM31072Shutoff Valve · defectiveLEFT FUEL VALVE 'CLOSED' INDICATOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. REPLACED THE L/T FUEL SHUTOFF VALVE.May 4, 1995 · N347CA · Saab SF340A · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR COM31069Bearing Race · spunMECHANIC REMOVED WHEEL ASSY FROM A/C DUE TO TIRE WORN TO LIMITS. DURING INSPECTION, FOUND INNER RACE HAD SPUN. SUBASSY HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM SERVICE AND SENT TO ABS FOR REPAIR.May 3, 1995 · N342CA · Saab SF340A · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR REXA95037Boot · tornSHUT LEFT ENGINE DOWN DUE TO VIBRATION. VIBRATION CAUSED BY LEFT WING O/B DE-ICE BOOT TORN AND SEPERATED FROM WING. RESECURED BOOT TO WING AND DEFERRED DE-ICE BOOT SYSTEM UNTIL BOOT CAN BE REPLACED. NO DEFECTS NOTED WITH THE LEFT ENGINE. (Z)May 1, 1995 · N323PX · Saab SF340A · Airfoil Anti/De-ice SystemSDR PLGA51952Rear Seal · wornJFK - 4308 - THE AC STARTED VIBRATING, THE CREW ISOLATED THE VIBRATION TO THE RT SIDE OF THE AC. SHORTLY AFTER REACHING CRUISE ALTITUDE, THE RT ENG PROP GEARBOX OIL PRESS DROPPED TO 0 PSI. UPON REACHING 0 PSI THE RT PROP RPM DROPPED FROM 1220 TO 1040 RPM THEMay 1, 1995 · N340BE · Saab SF340A · Propeller Hub SectionSDR COM31071Inner Race · spunMECHANIC REMOVED WHEEL ASSY FROM A/C DUE TO TIRE WORN TO LIMITS. DURING VISUAL INSPECTION, FOUND INNER RACE HAD SPUN. WHEEL SUBASSY HAS BEEN REMOVED AND SENT TO ABS FOR REPAIR.May 1, 1995 · N358CA · Saab SF340A · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR COM31070Inner Race · spunMECHANIC REMOVED WHEEL ASSY FROM A/C DUE TO TIRE WORN TO LIMITS. DURING VISUAL INSPECTION, FOUND INNER RACE HAD SPUN. SUBASSY HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM SERVICE AND SENT TO ABS FOR BUSHING REPAIR.May 1, 1995 · N344CA · Saab SF340A · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR COM31068Lamp · failedRT MLG DID NOT INDICATE DOWN AND LOCKED. CYCLED LANDING GEAR AND ALL INDICATIONS NORMAL. FOUND INDICATOR LAMPS IN CONTROL HANDLE TO BE AT FAULT. REPLACED LAMPS.May 1, 1995 · N341CA · Saab SF340A · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR COM31067Pressure Switch · defectiveAUTO COARSEN FAIL WARNING DURING TAKEOFF. REPLACED THE P3 ARMING SWITCHES.May 1, 1995 · N357CA · Saab SF340A · Propeller Controlling SystemSDR COM31066Engine · failedRT ENGINE OIL BYPASS WARNING LIGHT AND CHIP DETECTOR WARNING INFLIGHT. REPLACED ENGINE.Apr 29, 1995 · N356CA · Saab SF340A · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR 95ZZZW683Reservoir · failureTHE HYDRAULIC QUANTITY INDICATING SYSTEM (MECHANICAL AND ELECTRIAL) WAS FOUND TO BE INOPERATIVE. THE SYSTEM WAS TROUBLESHOT AND THE HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR WAS FOUND TO BE THE PROBLEM. THE RESERVOIR WAS REPLACED AND A FUNCTIONAL CHECK OF THE SYSTEM PERFORMED WITApr 23, 1995 · N360CA · Saab SF340A · Hydraulic Reservoir, MainSDR COM31064Circuit Breaker · trippedNR 1 NAV IS INOP. RESET TRIPPED BREAKER ON PILOTS C/B PANEL.Apr 20, 1995 · N380CA · Saab SF340A · Visual Omnirange (VOR) SystemSDR 95ZZZW699Circuit Breaker · failedLEFT AC GEN HAD AN INDICATION FAILURE IN FLIGHT BOS TO BDL, FLIGHT 4864 AND RETURNED TO BOS DUE TO BAD WEATHER IN BDL. FOUND CIRCUIT BREAKER 25HE INLEFT WHEEL WELL BAD. REPLACED BREAKER AMP NO DEFECTS FOUND ON TEST FLIGHT. (W)Apr 19, 1995 · N748BA · Saab SF340A · AC Generation System
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