SDR MALA976391

Service difficulty report · Engine · Saab SF340A

Difficulty date: March 12, 1999
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N31XJ
Make and model: Saab SF340A
Aircraft serial: 031
Engine: Ge CT75A2
System (JASC): 7200 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
Part: Engine
Condition: Smoking
Location: Nr 2
Stage of operation: TX
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

AFTER SHUT DOWN, NOTICED SMOKE COMING OFF INBOARD SIDE OF NR 2 ENGINE. MAINTENANCE RAN AIRCRAFT FOR SEVERAL MINUTES, NO SMOKE NOTED AT ANYTIME. INSPECTED ENGINE AFTER SHUTDOWN, NO LEAKS NOTED. SUSPECT RESIDUAL CLEANING FROM PREVIOUS PGB OIL LEAK CLEANUP AND SEAL REPLACEMENT.

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