SDR PLGA990527

Service difficulty report · Gcu · Saab SF340A

Difficulty date: May 27, 1999
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N742BA
Make and model: Saab SF340A
Aircraft serial: 340A092
System (JASC): 2424 · AC Regulator
Part: Gcu
Part number: 51539007A
Condition: Failed
Location: E/E Compt
Stage of operation: CL
Nature of condition: J
Precautionary procedure: A

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

What was found

BGR - FLT 6268 - AFTER TAKEOFF FROM BGR, THE LEFT DC GENERATOR FAILED AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BGR WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE GENERATOR CONTROL UNIT TO BE AT FAULT, THE GCU WAS REPLACED, REQUIRED OPERATIONAL CHECKS WERE PERFORMED, AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)

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