# SDR MALA020308

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 28, 2002
- Submitted: June 4, 2002
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N445XJ
- Make and model: Saab 340B
- Registry model: [Saab 340B](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-340b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 340B445
- System (JASC): [2612 · Fire Detection](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2612)
- Part: Sensor
- Condition: Malfunctioned
- Location: Lt & Rt Engine
- Stage of operation: TO
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: N
- Precautionary procedure: C
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA020308

## Discrepancy

DURING TAKEOFF OF FLIGHT 3087, LT & RT TAILPIPE HOT LIGHTS ILLUMINATED.  LT TAILPIPE HOT LIGHT CAME ON AT TAKEOFF AT ABOUT 40 KTS, ABORTED TAKEOFF AND THE RIGHT TAILPIPE HOT LIGHT CAME ON TAXIING OFF THE RUNWAY.  MAINTENANCE CLEANED AND DRIED SENSORS ON BOTH ENGINES.  RAN ENGINES, CHECKED OK.

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