SDR PNSA980801

Service difficulty report · Engine · Saab 340B

Difficulty date
August 3, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N685PA
Make and model
Saab 340B
Aircraft serial
212
Engine
Ge CT79B
Part
Engine
Condition
Malfunctioned
Location
Left
Stage of operation
CL
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
E, A

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

What was found

DURING CLIMB, LT ENGINE ITT BEGAN TO FLUCTUATE. CREW WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL FLUCTUATION. ENGINE WAS SECURED AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO AIRPORT FOR AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING.

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