# SDR MALA010268

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 13, 2001
- Submitted: March 16, 2001
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N420XJ
- Make and model: Saab 340B
- Registry model: [Saab 340B](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-340b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 420
- System (JASC): [3020 · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3020)
- Part: Connector
- Condition: Dirty
- Location: Lt Engine
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA010268

## Discrepancy

ON FLIGHT 2962, LEFT INTAKE HEAT INOP.  CREW DID ORH-RESET SWITCH STILL INOP.  ON RETURN APPROACH TO DTW STARTED WORKING AGAIN.  AIR RETURN TO DTW.  MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND CLEANED AND RESECURED LT LOWER DUCT CANNON PLUG.  RAN A/C FOR 30 MINUTES ON THE GROUND.  ALL CHECKS GOOD AT THIS TIME.

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