Saab SF340A

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SDR 226121Warning Light · illuminatedON 09-30-04 APPROX 2105 (UTC), FLT 7891 IAD-ORF, DURING APPROACH, CREW OBSERVED RT ENGINE OIL LIGHT ON THE CWP AND NOTICED A OIL PRESSURE AROUND 30 PSI. FLIGHT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT.Sep 30, 2004 · N19XS · Saab SF340A · Engine Oil PressureSDR CA041021006Hmu · failed(CAN) FOLLOWING A SCHEDULED ENGINE CHANGE AND DURING COMPLETION OF THE GROUND RUN OPERATIONAL CHECKS, THE BOTTOM GOVERNING FUNCTION OF THE ENGINE COULD NOT BE ENABLED. THE HMU WAS REPLACED AND RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR INSPECTION AND REPAIR. THE SHOP RESep 19, 2004 · Saab SF340A · Engine Fuel PumpSDR CA041021007Hmu · failed(CAN) DURING COMPLETION OF ENGINE GROUND RUNS AFTER AN ENGINE CHANGE, THE ENGINE BOTTOM GOVERNING FUNCTION COULD NOT BE CONSISTENTLY ENABLED AS REQUIRED BY THE CHECK. IT WOULD INTERMITTENTLY FAULT TO A LOWER THAN SELECTED RPM. THE HMU WAS REPLACED AND SENT TOSep 14, 2004 · Saab SF340A · Engine Fuel PumpSDR MALA040588Battery · dischargedBATTERY PACK 61-0478-9, S/N 92 WAS REMOVED FOR SCHEDULED CAPACITY CHECK. MAINTENANCE REPLACED BATTERY ASSEMBLY AFTER CAPACITY CHECK FAILED. P/N 55-2198-1. UNIT PASSES CMM TESTS. A/C RETURNED TO SERVICE 9/24/04.Sep 8, 2004 · N99XJ · Saab SF340A · Emergency LightingSDR MALA040562Detector · malfunctionedLT ENG OIL TEMP INCREASED TO 130 DEG C FOR MORE THAN 15 MIN. OIL PRESSURE STEADY AT 60 PSI. ALTITUDE 14,000 FT CRUISE FLT. AIR RETURN TO MSP. MX PERFORMED PRECAUTIONARY BOROSCOPE FOR INLET DAMAGE OR BLOCKAGE. REMOVED AND REPLACED LT ENG OIL TEMP DETECTOR Sep 3, 2004 · N27XJ · Saab SF340A · Engine Oil TemperatureSDR 075491Display · malfunctionedDURING TAKEOFF ALL FOUR EFIS SCREENS WENT TO INITIALIZATION MODE. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO FIELD.Aug 27, 2004 · N146SD · Saab SF340A · Integrated Flight SystemSDR 121271Chip Detector · malfunctionedDURING CLIMB THE LT ENGINE CHIP DETECTOR WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED FOR A FEW SECONDS THEN WENT OUT. THE CREW NOTIFIED MOC AND TURNED TO GO BACK TO IAD. ON 5 MILE FINAL THE LT CHIP DETECTOR LIGHT RE-ILLUMINATED AND WOULD NOT EXTINGUISH. THE CREW FOLLOWED THEAug 26, 2004 · N35SZ · Saab SF340A · Engine Oil Indicating SystemSDR 080963Engine · failedWHILE CLIMBING THROUGH 6500 LT ENGINE TORQUE WENT ERRATIC AND ITT SPIKED TO 940 POSSIBLY 960 SHUTDOWN AND RETURNED TO THE FIELD.Aug 16, 2004 · N123XS · Saab SF340A · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR 120411Warning Light · interferenceDURING CRUISE THE CREW NOTICED THE RT ENGINE OIL PRESSURE DROPPING TO THE LOW SIDE OF THE GREEN ARC. CREW FOLLOWED QRH AND CONTACTED MOC AND SOC. MOC ADVISED THE CREW TO MONITOR AND CONTINUE TO HPN. SHORTLY AFTER HANGING UP INDICATION CONTINUED TO DROP INTOAug 13, 2004 · N19XS · Saab SF340A · Engine Oil Indicating SystemSDR MALA040523Control Valve · malfunctionedON APPROACH TO MCW SELECTED GEAR DOWN, INTRANSIT LIGHT IN HANDLE ILLUMINATED. HYDRAULIC PUMP WOULD RUN, GUT GEAR DID NOT EXTEND. RECYCLED F7 C/B AND GEAR EXTENDED. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED A/C AND FOUND SAFE FOR FERRY FLIGHT FROM MCW TO MSP WITH GEAR EXTENDED.Aug 8, 2004 · N99XJ · Saab SF340A · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 066641Indicator · inoperativeON TAKEOFF ROLL, TQ INDICATOR REMAINED AT ZERO ON THE LT SIDE. AIRCREW RETURNED TO THE GATE.Aug 2, 2004 · N148SD · Saab SF340A · Engine BMEP/Torque IndicatingSDR 127712Engine · malfunctionedFLIGHT 7889 IAD-TYS. DURING CLIMBOUT OF IAD CREW REPORTED LOSS OF RT ENGINE POWER. CREW DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND RETURNED TO IAD.Jul 29, 2004 · N360SZ · Saab SF340A · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR 079471Unknown · unknownFLIGHT 7966 IAD-HPN. DURING TAKEOFF ROLL AT ABOUT 90 KNOTS THE CREW NOTICED THE LT TORQUE INDICATOR FLUCTUATING APPROXIMATELY 8-10 PERCENT. CTOT WAS ARMED. THE CREW ABORTED TAKEOFF AND RETURNED TO GATE. A/C TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE 7-28-04 AT 2320 (LT). IAD MJul 28, 2004 · N146SD · Saab SF340A · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR 119522Ahrs · failedFLIGHT 7941 IAD-BGM. DURING TAKEOFF ROLL THE FIRST OFFICER'S EADI SHOWED A 40 DEGREE TURN AND 10 DEGREES NOSE DOWN ATTITUDE. THE CREW ABORTED THE TAKEOFF AND RETURNED TO GATE. A/C TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE 7-27-04 AT 1745 (LT). IAD MX REMOVED AND REPLACED THE NJul 27, 2004 · N95 · Saab SF340A · Integrated Flight SystemSDR CA040805015Hub · cracked(CAN) ON LANDING, PILOTS FELT A LIGHT VIBRATION ON THE RT PROPELLER WHEN FEATHERING. AFTER INVESTIGATION FOUND PROPELLER HUB MATING FACE AND PGB FLANGE WITH A LIGHT PLAY. 6 ATTACH BOLTS OUT OF 12 WERE FOUND TO BE 1 TURN LOOSE ALTHOUGH THE SAFETY WIRE WAS STILJul 26, 2004 · Saab SF340A · Propeller Hub SectionSDR MALA040489Circuit Breaker · failedDURING FLIGHT L ALPHA LIGHT CAME ON, RAN QRH LIGHT STAYED ON. AIR RETURN TO DTW. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED CIRCUIT BREAKER 13 XA, ALL CHECKS GOOD IAW SF-340MM CH 24.Jul 14, 2004 · N110XJ · Saab SF340A · Pitot/Static Anti-Ice SystemSDR MALA040482Bottle · leakingCREW O2 LEAKED DOWN INFLIGHT. MAINTENANCE TIGHTENED NUT ON BOTTLE. ALL CHECKS GOOD.Jul 9, 2004 · N99XJ · Saab SF340A · Crew Oxygen SystemSDR 120631Warning Light · illuminatedFLIGHT 7982 FROM TYS TO IAD, ON FINAL WITH GEAR UP HYD LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON CWP. AIRCRAFT HAD LOW MAIN AND EMERGENCY INDICATIONS. AIRCREW FOLLOWED QRH. WHEN GEAR WAS SELECTED DOWN ONLY NOSE GEAR CAME DOWN. WHILE DOING A GO-AROUND THE RIGHT GEAR CAME DOWN. Jul 2, 2004 · N43SZ · Saab SF340A · Hydraulic System, MainSDR 213483Circuit Breaker · trippedFLIGHT 4574 LEX-PIT. DURING CRUISE CLOSE TO APPROACH INTO PIT THE RIGHT AVIONICS CIRCUIT BREAKER AHC-2 POPPED CAUSING THE FIRST OFFICER'S AVIONICS SYSTEM TO COMPLETELY BLANK OUT. THE CAPTAIN'S BOTTOM EFIS SCREEN WAS STARTING TO ALSO FADE. THE CREW ASKED ATCJul 1, 2004 · N150CN · Saab SF340A · Navigation SystemSDR 217671Indicator · inoperativeAPPROXIMATELY 1610 (UTC), FLT 4524 LEX-PIT, THE CREW HAD REJECTED TAKEOFF WHEN THE LT TORQUE GAUGE INDICATED ZERO WITH CONDITION LEVER MAX AND POWER LEVER ADVANCED.Jun 25, 2004 · N148SD · Saab SF340A · Power Indicating SystemSDR 071152Warning Light · illuminatedAPPROXIMATELY 1430 (UTC), FLT 7926 IAD-ABE. THE AIRCRAFT WAS EN ROUTE TO ABE WHEN THE CREW OBSERVED THE RIGHT FIRE DETECT FAIL INDICATION, FOLLOWED BY THE RIGHT FIRE WARNING. CREW FOLLOWED QRH PROCEDURES. BOTH EXTINGUISHERS WERE USED. THE ENGINE WAS SHUTDOJun 23, 2004 · N35SZ · Saab SF340A · Fire DetectionSDR 218651Warning Light · illuminatedAPPROXIMATELY 1220 (UTC), FLT 7993 HPN-IAD, AIRCRAFT WAS EN ROUTE TO IAD WHEN THE RT BLEED LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CREW FOLLOWED QRH, LIGHT REMAINED ON. CREW DECLARED EMERGENCY AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT.Jun 20, 2004 · N140CQ · Saab SF340A · Engine Bleed Air SystemSDR 210061Engine · bird ingestionFLIGHT 4556 PIT-FWA, DURING CLIMBOUT A DEADHEADING CREW MEMBER SAW A BIRD STRIKE THE LT NACELLE. FLIGHT ATTENDANT NOTIFIED THE CREW. THE LT TORQUE STARTED TO DROP WITH AN ASSOCIATED RISE IN TEMPERATURE. THE CREW WITH ADVICE FROM MOC TURNED BACK TO PIT. THEJun 18, 2004 · N152CQ · Saab SF340A · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR MALA040461Battery Pack · inoperativeDURING CAPACITY CHECK IN HOUSE, BATTERY PACK 61-0478-0, S/N /1824 WILL NOT TURN ON LIGHTS. UNIT FAILED CAPACITY CHECK. REPLACED BATTERY ASSY 61-2274-1, BATTERY ASSEMBLY UNIT PASS CMM CHECKS. A/C RETURNED TO SERVICE 6/13/2004.Jun 9, 2004 · N98XJ · Saab SF340A · Emergency LightingSDR 235791Warning Light · illuminatedON TAKEOFF FLT 7944 CRW-IAD JUST AFTER WHEELS UP THE LEFT CHIP DETECTOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CAPTAIN FOLLOWED THE QRH AND RETURNED TO THE FIELD.Jun 5, 2004 · N340SZ · Saab SF340A · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR 184591Landing Gear · vibrationON TAKE OFF ROLL OUT ENCOUNTERED EXCESSIVE NOSE WHEEL SHIMMY AT ABOUT 50 KTS AND PILOT ABORTED TAKE OFF.May 29, 2004 · N152CQ · Saab SF340A · Nose/Tail Landing GearSDR MALA040417Pressure Switch · inoperativeHYDRAULIC LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER SELECTING GEAR RETRACTION. MAIN PRESSURE DROPS TO 1800 PSI FOR 3-5 SECONDS THEN GOES UP. AIR RETURN TO MSP. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED HYDRAULIC PRESSURE SWITCH 9ML IAW SF 340 MM 29-10-45 OPS AND LEAK CHECKS GOOD ALSOMay 26, 2004 · N106XJ · Saab SF340A · Hydraulic Pressure SensorSDR 022001AWarning Light · illuminatedFLIGHT 4644 PIT-BUF. DURING CRUISE AT 17K IFR ON TOP. THE RT ENGINE FIRE WARNING ON CWP ILLUMINATED ALONG WITH MASTER WARNING AND ASSOCIATED FIRE HANDLE ILLUMINATION. CREW FOLLOWED QRH AND PULLED RH FIRE HANDLE. THE CREW DID NOT NEED TO FIRE THE BOTTLE AS THMay 26, 2004 · N152CQ · Saab SF340A · Smoke DetectionSDR MALA040418Relay · failedAFTER DEPARTURE FROM MSP, CREW REPORTED RT AVIONICS FAILURE. AIR RETURN TO MSP. MAINTENANCE REPLACED RELAY 4PP RT AVIONICS BUSS. CHECKS GOOD IAW CHAP 24.May 24, 2004 · N110XJ · Saab SF340A · AC Power Distribution SystemSDR 227681Engine · malfunctionedON 05-17-04 APPROX. 1500 (UTC), FLT 9407, DURING CLIMB, THE CREW NOTICED RT OIL PRESSURE LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN CLIMB. RT ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN, CREW DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND RETURNED TO DEPARTURE.May 17, 2004 · N123XS · Saab SF340A · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR MALA040431Power Supply · dischargedDURING CAPACITY CHECK IN MSP, EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY P/N 61-0478-9, S/N ELB103 FAILED CAPACITY CHECK. MAINTENANCE REPLACED BATTERY ASSEMBLY P/N 55-2198-1 & UNIT PASSED CMM CHECKS. RETURNED TO SERVICE 5/21/04.May 13, 2004 · N99XJ · Saab SF340A · Emergency LightingSDR MALA040432Power Supply · dischargedDURING CAPACITY CHECK IN MSP, EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY P/N 61-0478-9, S/N ELB410 FAILED CAPACITY CHECK. MAINTENANCE REPLACED BATTERY ASSEMBLY P/N 55-2198-1 & UNIT PASSED CMM CHECKS. RETURNED TO SERVICE 5/21/04.May 13, 2004 · N99XJ · Saab SF340A · Emergency LightingSDR 010461Engine · surgesFLT 4563 FROM PIT TO AVP, 10 MINUTES INTO THE FLIGHT, AIRCREW FELT NR 1 ENGINE SURGE. AIRCREW REDUCED POWER TO 25 PERCENT AND THE ENGINE STEADIED ITSELF. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO THE GATE.May 5, 2004 · N121CQ · Saab SF340A · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR 150721Warning Light · illuminatedON 05-02-04, APPROX 1605 (UTC), FLT 8960 LEX-PIT ABORTED TAKEOFF WHEN THE LT TAIL PIPE HOT LIGHT ILLUMINATED.May 2, 2004 · N40SZ · Saab SF340A · Overheat DetectionSDR 150711Warning Light · illuminatedAIRCRAFT HAD TAKEN OFF FROM LEX WHEN THE LT TAIL PIPE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO LEX WITHOUT INCIDENT.May 2, 2004 · N40SZ · Saab SF340A · Overheat DetectionSDR 024461Warning Light · malfunctionedON APPROACH TO PIT THE LANDING GEAR WAS SELECTED DOWN. AIRCREW DID NOT RECEIVE THE LIGHT FOR THE LEFT MAIN GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED. AIRCREW CYCLED THE GEAR THREE TIMES WITH THE SAME OUTCOME. THE TRANSIT LIGHT WAS OUT AND THE GEAR APPEARED DOWN. AIRCREW PREFORMEDApr 28, 2004 · N157SD · Saab SF340A · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR 024251Warning Light · illuminatedJUST AFTER DEPARTURE AIRCREW RECEIVED TCAS FAILED INDICATION, THEN ATC NOTIFIED THEM THAT THEY COULD NOT BE SEEN. AIRCREW CYCLED THE TRANSPONDERS AND RECEIVED ANOTHER NOTICE FROM ATC. AIRCREW RETURN TO FIELDApr 23, 2004 · N157SD · Saab SF340A · Central WarningSDR AUS20040287Mount · incorrect(AUS) FORWARD LOWER ENGINE MOUNT CANISTER ASSEMBLIES (7OFF) RECEIVED AS REPLACEMENT PARTS WERE PRE MODIFICATION ITEMS. CANISTERS DID NOT COMPLY WITH AD/SF340/68.Apr 20, 2004 · Saab SF340A · Engine Mount SectionSDR 228551Bushing · looseDURING TAKE-OFF ROLL AT AROUND 40 KNOTS THE A/C HAD A VIOLENT NOSE WHEEL SHIMMY. THE CREW ABORTED TAKE-OFF AND RETURNED TO THE GATE IN PIT. A/C TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE 4-19-04 AT 2245(LT) PIT MX TIGHTENED NOSE STEERING COLLAR BUSHING, PERFORMED TAXI CHECK. NO Apr 19, 2004 · N123XS · Saab SF340A · Nose/Tail Landing GearSDR 115401Engine · malfunctionedDURING FLIGHT THE CREW RT ENGINE OIL PRESSURE DROPPED TO 30PSI WITH THE ASSOCIATED OIL PRESSURE WARNING ON THE CWP. CREW FOLLOWED THE QRH AND DIVERTED TO SCE. AFTER LANDING CREW CHECKED RH ENGINE OIL LEVEL. SIGHT GLASS SHOWED BELOW NORMAL. CREW NOTICED NO Apr 18, 2004 · N35SZ · Saab SF340A · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR 109161Governor · malfunctionedAIRCRAFT ABORTED TAKE OFF WHEN THE RT POWER WOULD NOT SET. POWER LEVERS BROUGHT TO 80 PERCENT, CTOT SET TO 90 PERCENT. LT WENT TO 90 PERCENT, RT STAYED AT 80 PERCENT.Apr 17, 2004 · N360SZ · Saab SF340A · Propeller GovernorSDR MALA040345Relay · failedAFTER SELECTING GEAR DOWN HYDRAULIC CAUTION LIGHT CAME ON, MAIN ACCUMULATOR LOW, EMERGENCY ACCUMULATOR NORMAL, HYDRAULIC QUANTITY NORMAL NOSE GEAR DOWN, MAIN GEAR NOT DOWN, QRH CHECK LIST ALL NORMAL. SELECTED OVERRIDE MAIN GEAR DOWN AND MAIN ACCUMULATOR NORMAApr 16, 2004 · N106XJ · Saab SF340A · Hydraulic Indicating SystemSDR 236681Warning Light · illuminatedON TAKE-OFF ROLL, AIRCREW RECEIVED ON CWP TAILPIPE HOT LIGHT FOR BOTH ENGINES. AIRCREW REJECTED TAKE-OFF AND RETURNED TO THE GATEApr 13, 2004 · N14XS · Saab SF340A · Overheat DetectionSDR 150141Connector · dirtyDURING CLIMB OUTTHE LT TAILPIPE HOT LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE CWP. THE CREW FOLLOWED THE QRH AND SHUT THE ENGINE DOWN, DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND LANDED SAFELY BACK IN PIT. A/C TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE 4-12-04 AT 1830 (LT) PIT MX INSPECTED AND CLEANED LH TAILPIPEApr 12, 2004 · N150CN · Saab SF340A · Electrical ConnectorsSDR 150131Connector · disconnectedDURING CLIMB-OUT THE LH TAILPIPE HOT LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE CENTRAL WARNING PANEL. THE CREW FOLLOWED THE QRH AND RETURNED TO PIT. A/C TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE 4-12-04 AT 1415 (LT). PIT MX REMOVED MOISTURE CONTAMINATION FROM LT TAILPIPE SENSOR CONNECTION AND RApr 12, 2004 · N150CN · Saab SF340A · Electrical ConnectorsSDR MALA040308Battery Pack · failedBATTERY PACK 61-0478-9 SN/ 38A, WAS REMOVED FOR A SCHEDULED CAPACITY CHECK. THE UNIT FAILED ON 4/4/04 AND BATTERY ASSEMBLY P/N 55-2198-1 WAS REPLACED. UNIT PASSED COMM TESTS AND WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE ON 4/7/04.Apr 4, 2004 · N79XJ · Saab SF340A · Emergency LightingSDR 094681Warning System · activatedON TAKEOFF ROLLOUT AT ABOUT 70 KTS. THE PILOT HAD A CWP OIL PRESSURE WARNING ALONG WITH OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR IN THE YELLOW (20 PSI), PILOT ABORTED TAKEOFF AND RETURNED TO THE GATE.Apr 2, 2004 · N140CQ · Saab SF340A · Engine Oil PressureSDR 112161Engine · shutdownDURING CLIMB OUT THE CREW HEARD A LOUD BANG FROM THE LH ENGINE WHICH THEN HAD AN UNCOMMANDED SHUTDOWN. THE PROP FEATHERED AS IT SHOULD, THE CREW DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND LANDED BACK IN BUF SAFELY. AFTER LANDING THE CREW INSPECTED THE LT ENG FOR SIGNS OF FOD IMar 30, 2004 · N148SD · Saab SF340A · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR 011821Warning Light · illuminatedON TAKE-OFF ROLL AIRCREW RECEIVED TAIL PIPE HOT LIGHT. AIRCREW REJECTED TAKE-OFF AND RETURNED TO THE GATEMar 30, 2004 · N14XS · Saab SF340A · Overheat DetectionSDR SIMA200410111Frame · dentedDURING AN MBV INSPECTION MAINTENANCE FOUND DENT ON CARGO FRAME 658.5 BEYOND SRM LIMITS. PERFORMED EDDY CURRENT INSPECTION WITH NO DEFECTS NOTED. RECONTOURED TO NORMAL AND DID ADDITIONAL NDT INSPECTION. FABRICATED A REINFORCEMENT DOUBLER. REPAIR DONE IAW REMar 28, 2004 · N374AE · Saab SF340A · Fuselage Main, Frame
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