Saab SF340A

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  WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'SF340A'
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SDR COM31063Eel Battery · dischargedEMERGENCY LIGHTS AT LT EMERG EXIT AND 5A, 7A ARE INOP. REPLACED BATTERY PACKS.Apr 18, 1995 · N158CA · Saab SF340A · Emergency LightingSDR 95ZZZW684Switch · out of adjustPILOT RETURNED TO FIELD DUE TO CONFIG WARNING ILLUMINATION. THROUGH TROUBLESHOOTING, THE LEFT WEIGHT ON WHEEL SWITCH WS FOUND TO BE OUT OF ADJUSTMENT. THE SWITCH WAS ADJUSTED AND TEST FLIGHT PERFORMED WITH ALL INDICATIONS NORMAL.Apr 18, 1995 · N360CA · Saab SF340A · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR 95ZZZW685Ctot Panel · failurePILOT ABORTED TAKEOFF DUE TO CTOT SET FOR 108 PERCENT, WHEN CTOT ENGAGED THE LEFT ENGINE WENT TO 1O8 PERCENT AND THE RT ENGINE LAGGED MOMENTARILY AND THEN SHOT TO 120 PERCENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE CTOT PANEL AND PERFORMED A FUNCTIONAL CHECK OF THE SYSTEM,Apr 16, 1995 · N125CH · Saab SF340A · Engine BMEP/Torque IndicatingSDR PLGA414951Blades · failedFLT 4864 - BOS-BDL - EXPERIENCED AN ENGINE FAILURE DURING TAKEOFF ROLL. AS POWER APPROACHED 80 PERCENT TORQUE, ITT ROSE TO 920 DEGREES CELSIUS AND 4TH STAGE TURBINE BLADES SEPARATED FROM THE TURBINE WHEEL. THE TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANApr 14, 1995 · N744BA · Saab SF340A · Turbine SectionSDR COM31062Inner Race · spunMECHANIC REMOVED WHEEL ASSY FROM A/C DUE TO THE WORN LIMITS. DURING VISUAL INSPECTION FOUND INNER RACE HAD SPUN. SUBASSY HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM SERVICE AND SENT TO ABS FOR REPAIR.Apr 13, 1995 · N341CA · Saab SF340A · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR COM31061Inner Race · spunMECHANIC REMOVED WHEEL ASSY FROM A/C DUE TO TIRE WORN TO LIMITS. DURING VISUAL INSPECTION FOUND INNER RACE HAD SPUN. SUBASSEMBLY HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM SERVICE AND SENT TO ABS FOR REPAIR.Apr 12, 1995 · N370CA · Saab SF340A · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR COM31060Heat Detector · dirtyRT TAILPIPE HOT WARNING ACTIVATED. REPLACED LOOSE SEALANT AT RT TAILPIPE HEAT DETECTOR.Apr 11, 1995 · N370CA · Saab SF340A · Overheat DetectionSDR COM31059Inner Race · spunMECHANIC REMOVED WHEEL ASSY FROM A/C DUE TO TIRE WORN TO LIMITS. DURING VISUAL INSPECTION FOUND INNER RACE HAD SPUN.Apr 11, 1995 · N320CA · Saab SF340A · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR COM31058Inner 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.Apr 11, 1995 · N320CA · Saab SF340A · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR COM31057Wire · shortedRIGHT A/C GENERATOR AND RIGHT INTAKE HEAT FAIL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. FOUND WIRE SHORTED IN RIGHT WING FLAP COVE, REPAIRED WIRE.Apr 9, 1995 · N359CA · Saab SF340A · AC Generation SystemSDR COM31056Inner Race · spun capMECHANIC REMOVED WHEEL ASSEMBLY FROM A/C DUE TO TIRE WORN TO LIMITS. DURING INSPECTION, FOUND INNER RACE HAD SPUN. SUBASSEMBLY HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM SERVICE AND SENT TO ABS FOR BUSHING REPAIR.Apr 6, 1995 · N340SF · Saab SF340A · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR COM31054Power Lever · out of adjustWHEN RT POWER LEVER IS ADVANCED ABOVE FLIGHT IDLE, ENGINE OVERSPEEDS. ADJUSTED POWER LEVER CONTROLS AIRFRAME RIGGING TO M/N SPECS. SYSTEM OPERATES NORMAL.Apr 3, 1995 · N340SF · Saab SF340A · Power LeverSDR COM31055Hyd Hose · leakingHYDRAULIC FLUID LEAK, LT NACELLE AREA. REPLACED THE LT MLG RETRACT ACTUATOR HYDRAULIC LINE.Apr 1, 1995 · N146CA · Saab SF340A · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR COM31053Ecu · defectiveWHEN CONDITION LEVER ADVANCED TO MAX, THE PROPELLER UNIT WENT TO AN OVERSPEED CONDITION. REPLACED THE ENGINE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT.Mar 30, 1995 · N361CA · Saab SF340A · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR PLGA326951O-Ring · failedDCA - ON CLIMB-OUT, LEFT ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. POWER REDUCED TO FLIGHT IDLE AND THE LIGHT EXTINGUISHED. THE AIRCRAFT DIVERTED TO BWI LANDING WITHOUT INCIDENT WITH THE LT ENGINE AT FLIGHT IDLE. MAINTENANCE DISPATCHED TO THE AIRCRAFT Mar 26, 1995 · N747BA · Saab SF340A · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR COM31050U-Joint · brokenNOSE WHEEL STEERING FAILED DURING LANDING. REPLACED BROKEN UNIVERSAL JOINT ON STEERING TILLER LINKAGE.Mar 26, 1995 · N361CA · Saab SF340A · Landing Gear Steering SystemSDR COM31052Gcu · defectiveLEFT DC GENERATOR FAILED IN FLIGHT. REPLACED THE LEFT GCU AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.Mar 25, 1995 · N344CA · Saab SF340A · DC RegulatorSDR COM31051Inner 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 SERIVCE AND SENT TO ABS FOR BUSHING REPAIR.Mar 23, 1995 · N146CA · Saab SF340A · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR COM31049Pdu · defectiveLEFT DC GENERATOR DROPPED OFF LINE AND WILL NOT RESET. REPLACED THE LT POWER DISTRIBUTION UNIT.Mar 22, 1995 · N344CA · Saab SF340A · AC Power Distribution SystemSDR SIMA950801Hub · crackedLAW - DURING ROUTINE NDT INSPECTION OF PROPELLER HUB P/N 660714200, S/N 110979. A CRACK WAS FOUND RUNNING VERTICAL IN DOWEL PIN HOLE BETWEEN BOLT HOLES NR 5 AND NR 6. CRACK APPROXIMATELY .25 INCH LONG. HUB WAS REMOVED FROM SERVICE. (W)Mar 21, 1995 · N119AE · Saab SF340A · Propeller Hub SectionSDR SIMA950782Wheel · brokenORD - WHEEL ASSY WAS REMOVED FROM AIRCRAFT IN ORD AND SENT TO WHEEL SHOP. THE WHEEL ASSY HAS 11 INCHES OF INNER FLANGE BROKEN OFF OF WHEEL INNER ASSY. THE INNER WHEEL ASSY HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM SERVICE. (W)Mar 19, 1995 · N107AE · Saab SF340A · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR SIMA950761Wheel · brokenORD - WHEEL ASSY WAS REMOVED FROM AIRCRAFT IN ORD AND SENT TO WHEEL SHOP. THE WHEEL ASSY HAS 10 INCHES OF FLANGE BROKEN OFF OF WHEEL INNER ASSY. THE INNER WHEEL ASSY HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM SERVICE. (W)Mar 17, 1995 · N346SB · Saab SF340A · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR SIMA950752Wheel · brokenORD - LAW SHOP WHEEL ASSY WAS REMOVED FROM AIRCRAFT IN ORD AND SENT TO WHEEL SHOP. THE WHEEL ASSY HAS 10.5 INCHES OF INNER FLANGE BROKEN OFF OF WHEEL INNER ASSY. THE INNER WHEEL ASSY HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM SERVICE. PART TOTAL CYCLES 690. (X)Mar 16, 1995 · N95MQ · Saab SF340A · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR 95ZZZW435Tq Ind · malfunctionedPILOT ABORTED TAKEOFF DUE TO RIGHT ENGINE WENT TO 120 PLUS TORQUE. A GROUND RUN WAS PERFORMED WITH THE CTOT SELECTED ON AND OFF. NO DEFECTS WERE NOTED ALL SYSTEMS FUNCTIONAL CHECKED NORMAL. (W)Mar 16, 1995 · N125CH · Saab SF340A · Engine BMEP/Torque IndicatingSDR SIMA950731Swivel · crackedAFTER TAKEOFF, CREW NOTICED HYDRAULIC PUMP GRINDING AND RT MAIN GEAR NEVER UNLOCKED. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PRESSURE WENT TO ZERO, SO CREW PERFORMED AN EMERGENCY EXTENSION OF LT MAIN AND NOSE GEARS. THE CREW RETURNED TO CID AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. AFTER INSPMar 14, 1995 · N89MQ · Saab SF340A · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR COM31048Trunnion Bearing · dirtyLOUD SQUEAL FROM NLG DURING EXTENSION OR RETRACTION. CLEANED NLG TRUNNION BEARINGS AND SQUEALING NOISE STOPPED.Mar 14, 1995 · N358CA · Saab SF340A · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach FittingsSDR COM31045Inner 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 SENT TO ABS FOR REPAIR.Mar 13, 1995 · N340SF · Saab SF340A · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR COM31044Inner 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.Mar 13, 1995 · N340SF · Saab SF340A · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR COM31046Inner 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.Mar 12, 1995 · N357CA · Saab SF340A · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR COM31043Press Switch · defectiveRECEIVED AUTO COARSEN WARNING DURING TAKEOFF. REPLACED THE P3 PRESSURE SWITCHES.Mar 12, 1995 · N358CA · Saab SF340A · Propeller Controlling SystemSDR COM31042Governor · defectiveTHE LT PROPELLER RPM WOULD NOT EXCEED 1100 RPM. REPLACED DEFECTIVE PROPELLER OVERSPEED GOVERNOR.Mar 9, 1995 · N359CA · Saab SF340A · Propeller GovernorSDR COM31041Governor · defectiveTHE RT PROPELLER OVERSPEED SYSTEM WILL NOT TEST. REPLACED OVERSPEED GOVERNOR.Mar 9, 1995 · N347CA · Saab SF340A · Propeller GovernorSDR 95ZZZX1682Bowed Tab Washer · brokenGEARBOX WAS RETURNED FOR 'METAL CONTAMINATION'. AFTER TEAR DOWN OF GEARBOX, NOTICED TABS WERE BROKEN OFF TAB WASHER (ITEM 20A OF SEI 663) AND RETAINING NUT (ITEM 25 OF SEI 663) WAS BACKED OFF THREAD ON PROP SHAFT (ITEM 80 OF SEI 663). NOTE: NO OTHER DAMAGE Mar 3, 1995 · Saab SF340A · Turbine Engine Reduction GearSDR COM31040Switch · lack of lubeCABIN DOOR HANDLE WARNING CAME ON DURING CLIMB. CLEANED AND LUBED STICKING DOOR HANDLE MICRO SWITCH.Mar 2, 1995 · N342CA · Saab SF340A · Door Warning SystemSDR COM31039Pa Cradle Assy · odorTOXIC SMELL IN COCKPIT. REPLACED THE CABIN PA SYSTEM CRADLE ASSY.Mar 1, 1995 · N358CA · Saab SF340A · Interphone/Passenger Announcement (PA) SystemSDR COM31038Auto Coarsen · inopAUTO COARSEN IS INOP. COULD NOT DUPLICATE. AUTO COARSEN SYSTEM TEST NORMAL.Mar 1, 1995 · N344CA · Saab SF340A · Propeller Controlling SystemSDR SIMA950553Wheel · brokenORD - WHEEL ASSY WAS REMOVED FROM AIRCRAFT IN ORD AND SENT OT WHEEL SHOP. THE WHEEL ASSY HAS 13 INCHES OF INNER FLANGE BROKEN OFF OF WHEEL INNER ASSY. THE INNER WHEEL ASSY HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM SERVICE. (W)Feb 24, 1995 · N112AE · Saab SF340A · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR 95ZZZZ132Rib · corrodedDURING THE COURSE OF AN 8000 HOUR INSPECTION, FOUND LOWER WING RIB AT WS 42.3 HAD EXFOLATION IN THE FUEL TANK AREA UNDER PANEL 521AT. THIS AREA IS NORMALLY COVERED BY SEALANT AND IS NOT READILY AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. AREA WAS CLEANED AND FOUND CORROSION DFeb 22, 1995 · N360CA · Saab SF340A · Wing, Rib/BulkheadSDR 95ZZZX1530Main Wheel · crackedDURING EDDY CURRENT INSPECTION, INBOARD MAIN WHEEL HALF WAS FOUND WITH A 2 INCH CRACK IN THE BEAD SEAT AREA. THE WHEEL HALF WAS REMOVED FROM SERVICE, DEFACED AND DISCARDED.Feb 22, 1995 · N744BA · Saab SF340A · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR COM31037Governor · defectiveLEFT ENGINE PROPELLER OVERSPEED TEST DOES NOT FUNCTION. REPLACED THE OVERSPEED GOVERNOR.Feb 20, 1995 · N347CA · Saab SF340A · Propeller GovernorSDR COM31036Prop · damagedLEFT PROPELLER HAS BLADE TIP DAMAGE. REPLACED PROPELLER.Feb 17, 1995 · N158CA · Saab SF340A · Propeller AssemblySDR COM31035Eel Power Supply · dischargedEMERGENCY LIGHTING ABOVE FWD RT EMERGENCY EXIT IS INOP. REPLACED BATTERY PACK.Feb 14, 1995 · N358CA · Saab SF340A · Emergency LightingSDR COM31033Pcu · defectiveRT PROPELLER RPM IS LAGGING AT LOW POWER SETTINGS. REPLACED THE PROPELLER PITCH CONTROL UNIT.Feb 10, 1995 · N347CA · Saab SF340A · Propeller GovernorSDR COM31032Lever · wornMODERATE YAWING OSCILATION DURING CRUISE AND DESCENT. REPLACED WORN RUDDER TRIM TAB BEARINGS AND WORN DAMPER YAW LEVER. BEARINGS P/N MS28912-6C, 7255439-007.Feb 9, 1995 · N370CA · Saab SF340A · Rudder Control SystemSDR COM31034Swivel · brokenLANDING GEAR INTRANSIT LIGHT REMAINED ON AFTER GEAR SELECTED UP. HYDRAULIC LEAK NOTICED ON LT MLG. REPLACED LT MLG DOWNLOCK SWIVEL FITTING.Feb 8, 1995 · N140N · Saab SF340A · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 95ZZZX1532Loop · faultyBWI - EN ROUTE IAD/BOS, RIGHT BLEED AIR FAULT LIGHT ILLUMINATED. FLIGHT CREW PERFORMED ABNORMAL CHECK LIST. SECURED RIGHT ENGINE AND LANDED IN BWI WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE WAS NOTIFIED AND DISPATCHED TO THE AIRCRAFT. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AIRCRAFT ANDFeb 8, 1995 · N741BA · Saab SF340A · Pneumatic Indicating SystemSDR COM31031Bearing Race · spunMECHANIC REMOVED WHEEL ASSY FROM A/C DUE TO TIRE WORN TO LIMITS. DURING INSPECTION FOUND INNER RACE SPUN. WHEEL SUB-ASSY HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM SERVICE AND SENT TO ABS FOR BUSHING REPAIR.Feb 6, 1995 · N320CA · Saab SF340A · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR COM31030Cable Assy · bindingPOWER LEVERS ARE DIFFICULT TO MOVE. REPLACED DEFECTIVE SECTIONS OF LT AND RT POWER CONTROL CABLES. LT P/N: C82180-3; RT P/N: C82224-7; RT P/N: C82146-3.Feb 6, 1995 · N358CA · Saab SF340A · Power LeverSDR COM31029Connector · defectiveRUDDER LIMITER WARNING ACTIVATED. REPLACED DEFECTIVE WIRING CONNECTOR ON RUDDER LIMITER OVERRIDE ACTUATOR.Feb 6, 1995 · N340SF · Saab SF340A · Rudder Control SystemSDR COM31028Pdu · defectiveEMERGENCY BUS IS ACTIVATED WHEN ALL POWER IS OFF. REPLACED THE LT POWER DISTRIBUTION UNIT.Feb 6, 1995 · N320CA · Saab SF340A · AC Power Distribution System
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