# SDR REXA97053

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 6, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N369PX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N369PX), registered now
- Make and model: Saab 340B
- Registry model: [Saab 340B](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-340b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 340B295
- Engine: Ge CT79B
- System (JASC): [7200 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7200)
- Part: Engine
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Left
- Stage of operation: TO
- Nature of condition: M, J
- Precautionary procedure: C, D, A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/REXA97053

## Discrepancy

ABORTED TAKEOFF DUE TO LEFT ENGINE ITT OVERTEMP AND SMOKE AND FLAMES OUT EXHAUST.  LEFT ENGINE MADE A LOUD NOISES ON TAKEOFF.  ITT STAYED HIGH AFTER SHUTDOWN.  REPLACED LEFT ENGINE IAW AMM 72-00-00.  PERFORMED GROUND RUNS AND LEAK CHECK WAS SATISFACTORY.  (M)

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