SDR 95ZZZM251

Service difficulty report · Engine · Saab 340B

Difficulty date
July 16, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N177AE
Make and model
Saab 340B
Aircraft serial
340B177
Engine
Ge CT79B
Part
Engine
Condition
Defective
Location
Rt
Stage of operation
DE
Nature of condition
B
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

FLT NR 7910 - BNA - CREW REPORTED A SMOKE LIKE SMELL IN THE COCKPIT. THIS AIRCRAFT WAS ON A FUNCTIONAL CHECK FLIGHT FOR A DUEL PROP REMOVAL. HANGAR MECHANICS FOUND OIL IN THE 'A' SUMP OF THE RT ENGINE. FURTHER TROUBLESHOOTING FOUND RT ENGINE TO BE DEFECTIVE.

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