SDR MALA020310

Service difficulty report · Motor · Saab 340B

Difficulty date: May 31, 2002
Submitted: June 4, 2002
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N425XJ
Make and model: Saab 340B
Aircraft serial: 340B425
System (JASC): 2120 · Air Distribution System
Part: Motor
Condition: Seized
Location: Cabin
Stage of operation: TX
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: B
Precautionary procedure: O

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

What was found

DURING FLIGHT 2788, WHILE SITTING AT THE GATE WITH PAX LOADED, THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE CABIN. PASSENGERS UNLOADED. MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOT A/C SYSTEM, FOUND SUPPLEMENTAL AIR MOTOR SEIZED UP. CLEARED SMOKE SMELL FROM CABIN, DEFERRED SUPPLEMENTAL AIR SYSTEM.

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