SDR PLGA9611241

Service difficulty report · Prop Ind · Saab SF340A

Difficulty date: November 24, 1996
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N747BA
Make and model: Saab SF340A
Aircraft serial: 340A148
System (JASC): 6140 · Propeller Indication System
Part: Prop Ind
Part number: 4018401
Condition: Failed
Location: Lt Prop
Stage of operation: CR
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: A

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

BOS - FLT 4949 - TWENTY MINUTES AFTER DEPARTURE FROM BOS TO YQB, THE LEFT PROPELLER RPM INDICATION BEGAN TO FLUCTUATE 50-100 RPM. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BOS, LANDING WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE PROPELLER RPM INDICATOR AND RETURNED TO AIRCRAFT TO SERVICE. (M)

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