# SDR MALA040534

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 13, 2004
- Submitted: August 24, 2004
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N454XJ
- Make and model: Saab 340B
- Registry model: [Saab 340B](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-340b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 340B454
- Aircraft time: 13,557 hours, 14,799 cycles
- Engine: Ge CT79B
- System (JASC): [7200 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7200)
- Part: Engine
- Part number: CT79B
- Part serial: GEE785770
- Condition: Fluctuates
- Location: Left
- Stage of operation: CL
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA040534

## Discrepancy

A/C RETURNED AFTER TAKEOFF WITH THE LT ENGINE SHUTDOWN DUE TO PROP RPM FLUCTUATIONS.  AIR RETURN TO FSD.  MAINTENANCE REPLACED LT ENG ASSY, REF JOB CARD 7100-301 FOR OPS AND LEAK CHECKS AND WORK DETAILS.

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