Service difficulty report · Compressor · Saab SF340A

Difficulty date
November 11, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N358CA
Make and model
Saab SF340A
Aircraft serial
340A047
Engine
Ge CT75A2
Part
Compressor
Condition
Damaged
Location
Lt Engine
Stage of operation
TO
Nature of condition
C
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

LEFT ENGINE IS MAKING A HIGH PITCHED WHINE DURING TAKEOFF. FOUND COMPRESSOR TO HAVE FOD DAMAGE, REPLACED ENGINE.

More about the Saab SF340A