# SDR MALA020432

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 24, 2002
- Submitted: July 25, 2002
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N48XJ
- Make and model: Saab SF340A
- Registry model: [Saab SF340A](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-scania-sf340a) (OpenAirDocs)
- System (JASC): [2611 · Smoke Detection](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2611)
- Part: Smoke Detector
- Condition: Malfunctioned
- Location: E&E Bay
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: N
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA020432

## Discrepancy

DURING FLIGHT 2920, AVIONICS SMOKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED.  NO SMOKE VIEWED BY CREW.  CREW DECIDED TO RETURN TO MSP.  MAINTENANCE DEFERRED SMOKE DETECTION SYSTEM.

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