# SDR SIMA200304805

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 12, 2003
- Submitted: April 7, 2003
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N341SB
- Make and model: Saab 340B
- Registry model: [Saab 340B](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-340b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 340B341
- Engine: Ge CT79B
- System (JASC): [7200 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7200)
- Part: Engine
- Condition: Malfunctioned
- Location: Right
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: R, J
- Precautionary procedure: E
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA200304805

## Discrepancy

SBA - FLT 3280 - CREW REPORTED SHUTTING DOWN THE RIGHT ENGINE DUE TO EXTREME UNCONTROLABLE SURGING WITH ACCOMPANYING ITT SPIKE AND TORQUE FLUCTUATIONS.  MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE RIGHT ENGINE IAW SAAB MM.  OPERATIONAL AND LEAK CHECKS WERE GOOD AND AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED SERVICE. (M)

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