SDR MALA010577

Service difficulty report · Connector · Saab SF340A

Difficulty date
July 19, 2001
Submitted
July 25, 2001
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N76XJ
Make and model
Saab SF340A
Aircraft serial
340A076
Engine
CT75A
Part
Connector
Part number
162VPP11
Condition
Shorted
Stage of operation
CR
How discovered
L
Nature of condition
J
Precautionary procedure
E

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

What was found

On Flight #3243, in route to MSP from CWA Right Tailpipe light came on about 30-40 miles out from MSP, crew was in the clear with no precipitation. Shutdown Engine. About 5-10 minutes after Shutdown Right Engine, Left Engine Low Engine Oil pressure light came on. Other indications looked normal. Crew elected to restart right Engine. No Tailpipe hot after restart, During previous morning start Left Engine was very slow and Oil bypass light stayed on about four minutes. Maintenance Removed and replaced 162VP-P11 connector that was found shorted internally. Maintenance replaced Oil Filter, drained power unit oil and replenished, removed carbon from B Sump, and Delta P Ref tube. Removed and replaced Oil Pressu

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