SDR REXA98076

Service difficulty report · Clamp · Saab SF340A

Difficulty date: March 23, 1998
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N403BH
Make and model: Saab SF340A
Aircraft serial: 340A060
System (JASC): 3610 · Pneumatic Distribution System
Part: Clamp
Condition: Failed
Location: Lt Engine
Stage of operation: CL
Nature of condition: M, J
Precautionary procedure: E, A

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

What was found

LEFT ENGINE LOST TORQUE AFTER TAKEOFF TEMP WENT TO 915 DEGREES. LEFT ENGINE SHUT DOWN AND RETURNED TO MEM. FOUND LEFT ENGINE HIGH PRESSURE BLEED PIPE CLAMP BOLT SHEARERD. REMOVED AND REPLACED CLAMP AND PERFORMED ENGINE. RUNS HELD AT 60, 70, 80, 90, 100 PERCENT. ALL GROUND RUNS OP CHECKED GOOD. (M)

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