# SDR AU510001952

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 12, 2005
- Submitted: June 6, 2006
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Saab 340B
- Registry model: [Saab 340B](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-340b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Ge CT79B
- System (JASC): [7200 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7200)
- Part: Engine
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Left
- Stage of operation: CL
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: F, X, J
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001952

## Discrepancy

PASSENGER REPORTED `FLAMES OF RED METAL COMING FROM LEFT ENGINE 3-4 METRES BACK` AND AN EMERGENCY LANDING WAS CARRIED OUT.  ENGINEERING INSPECTION THE IGV`S, FIRST STAGE COMPRESSOR, AFT FACE OF POWER TURBINE ASSEMBLY FOUND NIL DAMAGE.  A GROUND POWER ASSURANCE RUN WAS CARRIED OUT.  TAKEOFF MARGIN WAS 33.2 DEGREES C.  SHIFT FROM LAST GPA RUN MINIMAL.  AIRCRAFT HAS OPERATED SERVICEABLE SINCE.

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