SDR REXA96027

Service difficulty report · Engine · Saab 340B

Difficulty date
August 8, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N361PX
Make and model
Saab 340B
Aircraft serial
340B249
Engine
Ge CT79B
Part
Engine
Condition
Failed
Location
Left
Stage of operation
TO
Nature of condition
J
Precautionary procedure
C, D

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

What was found

LEFT ENGINE MADE A LOUD POP AT APPROX 50 PERCENT AND ITT ROSE TO 970. REMOVED AND REPLACED ENGINE. REPLACED LEFT ENGINE, PERFORMED GROUND POWER RUNS AND LEAK CHECK IAW AMM 72-00-00.

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