# SDR MALA976257

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 4, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N142XJ
- Make and model: Saab SF340A
- Registry model: [Saab SF340A](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-scania-sf340a) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 142
- System (JASC): [7230 · Turbine Engine Compressor Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7230)
- Part: Plug
- Condition: Loose
- Location: Lt Engine Comp
- Stage of operation: CL
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA976257

## Discrepancy

LEFT ENGINE FIRE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER TAKEOFF.  AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DTW.  MAINTENANCE INSPECTED ENGINE AND FOUND STAGE 5 COMPRESSOR BOROSCOPE PLUG LOOSE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT.  MAINTENANCE REINSTALLED AND TORQUED PLUG, RAN AIRCRAFT AT TAKEOFF POWER FOR 5 MINUTES.  ALL CHECKS GOOD.

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