# SDR PLGA990416

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 16, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N348BE
- Make and model: Saab 340B
- Registry model: [Saab 340B](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-340b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 340B190
- System (JASC): [2421 · AC Generator-Alternator](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2421)
- Part: Generator
- Part number: 31342001
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Rt Engine
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: J, H
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PLGA990416

## Discrepancy

BOS - FLT 6559 - EN ROUTE FROM PWM TO LGA, HAD A/C GEN LIGHT ILLUMINATE SHORTLY AFTER DEPARTURE.  FLIGHT COULD NOT CONTINUE DUE TO WEATHER EN ROUTE AND AIRCRAFT WAS DIVERTED BACK TO BOS.  MAINTENANCE FOUND THE RIGHT ENGINE A/C GEN AT FAULT.  A/C GENERATOR WAS REPLACED, PERFORMED REQUIRED OPERATIONAL CHECKS AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE.  (M)

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