# SDR CA021118015

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 3, 2002
- Submitted: December 2, 2002
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Saab 340B
- Registry model: [Saab 340B](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-340b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 18,176 hours
- Engine: Ge CT79B
- Propeller: Rotol R3904123F27
- System (JASC): [2611 · Smoke Detection](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2611)
- Part: Smoke Detector
- Part number: CGAB120101
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Cargo Bay
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: C
- Nature of condition: L
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA021118015

## Discrepancy

(CAN) AFT CARGO BAY SMOKE DETECTOR WILL NOT TEST. MAINTENANCE.SUNSEQUENT TO THE ABOVE A SYSTEM CHECK WAS CARRIED OUT.  NO DEFECTS FOUND.  DETECTOR REMOVED S/N 676. INSTALLED 30/10/02. TIS 31.2 HOURS. THE INSTALLATION OF THESE SMOKE DETECTORS  WAS MANDATED BY SWEDISH AD 1-151 TO IMPROVE RELIABILITY.  CONSULTATION WITH SAAB REVEALED 12 CONFIRMED FAILURES ON FAA REG AIRCRAFT IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS.

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