# SDR MALA976221

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 18, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N434XJ
- Make and model: Saab 340B
- Registry model: [Saab 340B](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-340b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 434
- System (JASC): [7603 · Power Lever](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7603)
- Part: Control Cable
- Part number: C821466
- Condition: Seized
- Location: Lt Engine
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: E
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA976221

## Discrepancy

LEFT POWER LEVER WAS STUCK AT 60 PERCENT TORQUE IN FLIGHT.  CREW WAS UNABLE TO RETARD THROTTLE.  LEFT ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN AND SECURED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE QRH:ENGINE.  AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT.  MAINTENANCE REPLACED CABLE ASSEMBLY POWER CONTROL FROM PCU TO HMU IAW SAAB AMM 76-10-00.  GROUND RUN AND OPS CHECK GOOD.

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