# SDR MALA976140

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 31, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N79XJ
- Make and model: Saab SF340A
- Registry model: [Saab SF340A](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-scania-sf340a) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 079
- System (JASC): [7260 · Turbine Engine Accessory Drive](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7260)
- Part: Chip Light
- Condition: Illuminated
- Location: Lt Engine
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA976140

## Discrepancy

IN FLIGHT THE LEFT ENGINE OIL CHIP DETECT LIGHT ILLUMINATED.  ALL ENGINE PARAMETERS NORMAL.  AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO MSP. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED LEFT ENGINE CHIP DETECTOR IAW GE MM 72-00-00 AND FOUND ACCEPTABLE MATERIAL DETERMINED TO BE OPERATING DEBRIS.  AIRCRAFT GOOD FOR CONTINUED SERVICE.

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