SDR MALA030551

Service difficulty report · Transducer · Saab 340B

Difficulty date: December 13, 2003
Submitted: December 22, 2003
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N434XJ
Make and model: Saab 340B
Aircraft serial: 340B434
System (JASC): 7931 · Engine Oil Pressure
Part: Transducer
Condition: Failed
Location: Oil Pressure
Stage of operation: CR
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: J
Precautionary procedure: A

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

What was found

DURING FLIGHT 2938, LT PROP OIL PRESSURE FLUCUATED. AIR RETURN TO MEM. MAINTENANCE CLEANED OIL PRESSURE TRANSDUCER CONNECTOR OF EXCESS OIL, RAN AIRCRAFT 30 MINS, COULD NOT DUPLICATE. SWAPPED PRESSURE GAUGES FOR TROUBLESHOOTING PURPOSES, OK FOR CONTINUED SERVICE.

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