# SDR MALA976659

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 16, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N89XJ
- Make and model: Saab SF340A
- Registry model: [Saab SF340A](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-scania-sf340a) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 089
- System (JASC): [2421 · AC Generator-Alternator](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2421)
- Part: Gcu
- Part number: 51634002
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Lt Engine
- 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/MALA976659

## Discrepancy

AFTER TAKEOFF EXPERIENCED LEFT AC GENERATOR FAILURE WITH ASSOCIATED INTAKE, WINDSHIELD HEAT FAILURE.  PERFORMED QRH ITEMS WITH UNSUCCESSFUL OUTCOME.  RETURNED TO DTW.  MAINTENANCE REPLACED LT AC GCU & AC GEN.  ALL WORK DONE IAW SF 340 MM CHAPTER 24.  ALL CHECKS GOOD.

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