SDR MALA040572

Service difficulty report · Motor · Saab 340B

Difficulty date
September 22, 2004
Submitted
October 4, 2004
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N415XJ
Make and model
Saab 340B
Aircraft serial
340B415
Aircraft time
17,893 hours, 19,457 cycles
Part
Motor
Condition
Failed
Location
A/C Compressor
Stage of operation
TX
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
B
Precautionary procedure
E

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

What was found

DURING START OF THE RT ENGINE SMOKE WAS PRESENT IN THE REAR OF THE CABIN. CREW SHUT ENGINE DOWN AND DEPLANED PASSENGERS. MAINTENANCE DETERMINED SMOKE WAS CAUSED FROM SUPPLEMENTAL AIR. MAINTENANCE REPLACED COMPRESSOR MOTOR.

More about the Saab 340B