# SDR 29GA2017041800001

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 18, 2017
- Submitted: April 24, 2017
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N343AG
- Make and model: Saab 340B
- Registry model: [Saab 340B](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-340b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 340B443
- Aircraft time: 35,623 hours, 40,098 cycles
- Engine: Ge CT79B
- Engine time: 31,590 hours, 36,239 cycles
- System (JASC): [7200 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7200)
- Part: Engine
- Condition: Surges
- Location: Left
- Stage of operation: AP
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: R
- Precautionary procedure: E
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/29GA2017041800001

## Discrepancy

CAPTAIN REPORTED SEVERE SURGING ON LEFT ENGINE AT 1300 FT DURING APPROACH.  FOLLOWED QRH AND SHUTDOWN THE ENGINE.  REMOVED AND REPLACED LEFT ENGINE.

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