# SDR PLGA9704188

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 18, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N341BE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N341BE), registered now
- Make and model: Saab SF340A
- Registry model: [Saab SF340A](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-scania-sf340a) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 340A063
- System (JASC): [2613 · Overheat Detection](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2613)
- Part: Hot Light
- Condition: Illuminated
- Location: Rt Tail Pipe
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: N
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PLGA9704188

## Discrepancy

BDL - FLT 4446 - WHILE EN ROUTE TO BOS, CREW RECEIVED A RIGHT TAIL PIPE HOT LIGHT WARNING.  AIRCRAFT DIVERTED TO BDL.  THE WARNING LGIHT EXTINGUISHED WHEN THE POWER LEVERS WERE PULLED BACK.  AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT.  MAINTENANCE INSPECTED TAIL PIPE AREA AND FOUND NO DAMAGE CAUSED BY HEAT.  CLEANED AND INSPECTED WARNING SYSTEM ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS.  SYSTEM TESTED GOOD.  AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE.  SUSPECTED WATER IN CONNECTORS FROM HEAVY RAIN THE NIGHT BEFORE CAUSED PROBLEM.  (M)

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