# SDR PNSA980801

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 3, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N685PA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N685PA), registered now
- Make and model: Saab 340B
- Registry model: [Saab 340B](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-340b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 212
- Engine: Ge CT79B
- System (JASC): [7200 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7200)
- Part: Engine
- Condition: Malfunctioned
- Location: Left
- Stage of operation: CL
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: E, A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA980801

## Discrepancy

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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