SDR MALA976126

Service difficulty report · Engine · Saab SF340A

Difficulty date: May 14, 1998
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N68XJ
Make and model: Saab SF340A
Aircraft serial: 068
Engine: Ge CT75A
System (JASC): 7200 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
Part: Engine
Condition: Malfunctioned
Location: Right
Stage of operation: CL
Nature of condition: R
Precautionary procedure: A

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

What was found

ON CLIMB-OUT, THE RIGHT ENGINE STARTED SURGING, ITT CLIMBED TO 906 DEGREES, PULLED POWER BACK TO 50 PERCENT TORQUE AND ITT WAS 819. COMPLETED QRH AND RETURNED TO SDF. LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED RIGHT ENGINE. ALL CHECKS GOOD.

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