SDR 95ZZZZ31

Service difficulty report · Engine · Saab 340B

Difficulty date: January 6, 1995
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N201AE
Make and model: Saab 340B
Aircraft serial: 340B201
Engine: Ge CT79B
System (JASC): 7200 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
Part: Engine
Condition: Failure
Location: Rt
Stage of operation: AP
Nature of condition: Y
Precautionary procedure: E

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

What was found

JAN - FLT NR 4431 - RT ENGINE FAILURE INBOUND TO JAN, 25 MILES FROM JAN. ENGINE AUTOFEATHERED, AND CREW ISOLATED ENGINE. SAFE LANDING OCURRED, NO INJURIES. INSPECTION ON THE GROUND REVEALED THE RIGHT GEARBOX FAILED. REPLACED RIGHT ENGINE AND PROPELLER.

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