SDR 03020601

Service difficulty report · Engine · Saab SF340A

Difficulty date: February 6, 2003
Submitted: February 7, 2003
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N146SD
Make and model: Saab SF340A
Aircraft serial: 146SD
Engine: Ge CT75A2
System (JASC): 7710 · Power Indicating System
Part: Engine
Condition: Malfunctioned
Stage of operation: CL
How discovered: 9
Nature of condition: R, J
Precautionary procedure: E

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

DEPARTED PIT ON 100 PERCENT TORQUE, 1000-2000 HAD ERRATIC TORQUE INDICATION OF 80-90 PERCENT. ITT SAME. NG 2-3 PERCENT. PROP RPM 1270-1150. AIRCRAFT LEVELED AT 2000, PULLED BACK 50 PERCENT, NO FLUTUATION, ADVANCED POWER LEVER, ERRACTIC INDICATION CONTINUED, SHUT DOWN ENGINE. TIME FROM SHUT DOWN TO LANDING WAS REPORTED APPROX 7 MINS.

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