# Service difficulty reports: N1097J A list on [N1097J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1097J.md). Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Newest first. Page 1 of 2 · 69 reports - [SDR LS1R088286](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LS1R088286.md): Motor · sticking · Apr 28, 2002 · N1097J · Hughes 369D · Rotorcraft Flight Control > LATERAL TRIM MOTOR STICKING. - [SDR LS1R088278](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LS1R088278.md): Motor · failed · Apr 19, 2002 · N1097J · Hughes 369D · Rotorcraft Flight Control > LATERAL TRIM MOTOR FAILED CHECK. - [SDR LS1R088299](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LS1R088299.md): Compass · defective · Feb 23, 2002 · N1097J · Hughes 369D · Attitude and Direction Data System > VERTICAL COMPASS IS DEFECTIVE. - [SDR LS1R088301](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LS1R088301.md): Sensor · damaged · Nov 30, 2001 · N1097J · Hughes 369D · Fuel Quantity Sensor > FUEL QTY SENSOR HAS BARE WIRES ON UNIT. - [SDR LS1R074937](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LS1R074937.md): Fuel Cell · inoperative · Aug 13, 2001 · N1097J · Hughes 369D · Fuel Storage > NO POWER. - [SDR LS1R073264](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LS1R073264.md): Motor · intermittent · Jun 4, 2001 · N1097J · Hughes 369D · Rotorcraft Flight Control > LATERAL TRIM MOTER IS INTERMITTENT. - [SDR LS1R072918](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LS1R072918.md): Control Unit · inoperative · May 9, 2001 · N1097J · Hughes 369D · Lighting System > DIMMER SWITCH CIRCUIT-SHORTED. - [SDR LS1R072916](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LS1R072916.md): Tach Generator · sheared · May 9, 2001 · N1097J · Hughes 369D · Engine RPM Indicating System > TACH GEN IS SHEARED. - [SDR LS1R072915](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LS1R072915.md): Radio · weak · May 9, 2001 · N1097J · Hughes 369D · Communications System > RADIO IS WEAK. - [SDR LS1R071907](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LS1R071907.md): Exhaust Stack · cracked · Apr 4, 2001 · N1097J · Hughes 369D · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle > PART IS CRACKED. - [SDR LS1R066498](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LS1R066498.md): Pt Governor · inoperative · Mar 3, 2000 · N1097J · Hughes 369D · Turbine Governor > PT GOVERNOR INOPERABLE, UNABLE TO HOLD N2 RPM. - [SDR LS1R066442](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LS1R066442.md): Pipe · cracked · Feb 24, 2000 · N1097J · Hughes 369D · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle > EXHAUST PIPE CRACKED. - [SDR LS1R066441](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LS1R066441.md): Stack · cracked · Feb 24, 2000 · N1097J · Hughes 369D · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle > RIGHT EXHAUST STACK IS CRACKED. - [SDR LS1R065965](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LS1R065965.md): Exhaust Pipe · cracked · Feb 15, 2000 · N1097J · Hughes 369D · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle > EXHAUST PIPE CRACKED. - [SDR LS1R065964](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LS1R065964.md): Exhaust Pipe · cracked · Feb 15, 2000 · N1097J · Hughes 369D · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle > EXHAUST PIPE CRACKED. - [SDR AGQA065693](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AGQA065693.md): Exciter · inoperative · Feb 4, 2000 · N1097J · Hughes 369D · Exciter > EXCITER INOPERATIVE. - [SDR AGQA065676](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AGQA065676.md): Dimmer Control · inoperative · Jan 28, 2000 · N1097J · Hughes 369D · Flight Compartment Lighting > DIMMER CONTROL IS INOPERABLE, LIGHTS WILL NOT DIM. - [SDR AGQA065670](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AGQA065670.md): Governor · fluctuated · Jan 24, 2000 · N1097J · Hughes 369D · Turbine Governor > GOVERNOR IS FLUCTUATING IN POWER. - [SDR AGQA065532](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AGQA065532.md): Link Assy · worn · Jan 11, 2000 · N1097J · Hughes 369D · Tail Rotor Drive Shaft > LINK ASSEMBLY IS WORN EXCESSIVELY. - [SDR AGQA065562](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AGQA065562.md): Governor · slow · Jan 7, 2000 · N1097J · Hughes 369D · Turbine Governor > GOVERNOR SLOW TO RECOVER. - [SDR AGQA065555](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AGQA065555.md): Motor · weak · Jan 6, 2000 · N1097J · Hughes 369D · Main Rotor Control > MOTOR IS SLOW AND WEAK. - [SDR AGQA065552](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AGQA065552.md): Link Assy · worn · Jan 6, 2000 · N1097J · Hughes 369D · Tail Rotor Drive Shaft > T/R LINK ASSY IS WORN EXCESSIVELY. - [SDR AGQA065547](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AGQA065547.md): Radio · inoperative · Jan 6, 2000 · N1097J · Hughes 369D · Communications System > RADIO INOPERABLE UPON INSTALLATION. - [SDR AGQA065536](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AGQA065536.md): Gps · failed · Jan 6, 2000 · N1097J · Hughes 369D · Global Positioning System > GPS UNABLE TO FIND SATELLITES. - [SDR 99ZZZX3542](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3542.md): Indicator · reads high · Aug 31, 1999 · N1097J · Hughes 369D · Engine EGT/TIT Indicating System > HIGH TOT READING IN A HOVER. OUT OF PARAMETERS WITH TEST UNIT. REMOVED AND REPLACED. - [SDR 99ZZZX3286](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3286.md): Clock · damaged · Jul 31, 1999 · N1097J · Hughes 369D · Independent Instruments > KNOB BROKEN FROM SHAFT. REMOVED AND REPLACED. - [SDR 99ZZZX2248](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2248.md): Link · worn · Apr 29, 1999 · N1097J · Hughes 369D · Tail Rotor Control System > TAIL ROTOR LINK HAS WORN BEARINGS. - [SDR 99ZZZX2154](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2154.md): Damper · damaged · Apr 26, 1999 · N1097J · Hughes 369D · Main Rotor Head > MAIN ROTOR VIBRATION. WILL NOT ZERO, TOO MANY THREADS SHOWING WHEN ZERO ON TURNBUCKLE. REMOVED AND REPLACED. - [SDR 99ZZZX1891](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1891.md): Epo Assy · erratic · Apr 9, 1999 · N1097J · Hughes 369D · Ignition System > EPO GIVES ERRATIC WARNINGS. REMOVED AND REPLACED. - [SDR 99ZZZX1890](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1890.md): Indicator · erratic · Apr 9, 1999 · N1097J · Hughes 369D · Engine RPM Indicating System > N1 GAUGE GIVES ERRATIC READING. REMOVED AND REPLACED. - [SDR 99ZZZX1705](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1705.md): Bypass Switch · failed · Apr 5, 1999 · N1097J · Hughes 369D · Engine Fuel Indicating System > BYPASS SWITCH HAS A BROKEN WIRE - SWITCH HOUSING. REMOVED AND REPLACED. - [SDR 99ZZZX1550](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1550.md): Gyro · malfunctioned · Mar 22, 1999 · N1097J · Hughes 369D · Directional Gyro and Indicating System > GYRO DOES NOT FLAG. REMOVED AND REPLACED. - [SDR 99ZZZX1549](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1549.md): Governor · malfunctioned · Mar 22, 1999 · N1097J · Hughes 369D · Turbine Governor > GOVERNOR SURGES ABOVE 70 PSI TORQUE. ERRATIC BEEP RANGE. REMOVED AND REPLACED. - [SDR 99ZZZX1548](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1548.md): Indicator · malfunctioned · Mar 22, 1999 · N1097J · Hughes 369D · Attitude Gyro and Indicating System > INDICATOR WILL NOT CAGE. REMOVED AND REPLACED. - [SDR 99ZZZX1345](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1345.md): Antenna · broken · Feb 15, 1999 · N1097J · Hughes 369D · HF Communications System > TIP MISSING BAD RECEPTION. REMOVED AND REPLACED. - [SDR 99ZZZX243](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX243.md): Swashplate · ratcheting · Dec 22, 1998 · N1097J · Hughes 369D · Tail Rotor Head > RATCHETING BEARING. ROUGH AFTER DRESSING. REPLACED. - [SDR 98ZZZX4736](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4736.md): Exhaust Stack · cracked · Nov 11, 1998 · N1097J · Hughes 369D · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle > LEFT EXHAUST STACK CRACKED. REMOVED AND REPLACED. - [SDR 98ZZZX4728](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4728.md): Transceiver · malfunctioned · Nov 6, 1998 · N1097J · Hughes 369D · VHF Communications System > TRANSCEIVER WILL NOT RECEIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED. - [SDR 98ZZZX4339](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4339.md): Magnetic Compass · failed · Oct 27, 1998 · N1097J · Hughes 369D · Attitude and Direction Data System > MAGNETIC COMPASS STUCK ON 15 DEGREES. REMOVED AND REPLACED. - [SDR 98ZZZX4338](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4338.md): Vhf · failed · Oct 26, 1998 · N1097J · Hughes 369D · VHF Communications System > RADIO RECEIVES, BUT DOES NOT TRANSMIT. REMOVED AND REPLACED. - [SDR 98ZZZX3859](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3859.md): Tach Generator · failed · Sep 23, 1998 · N1097J · Hughes 369D · Engine RPM Indicating System > N1 GAUGE DID NOT COME UP. REPLACED. - [SDR 98ZZZX3858](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3858.md): Comm Box · failed · Sep 23, 1998 · N1097J · Hughes 369D · Interphone/Passenger Announcement (PA) System > UNABLE TO COMMUNICATE INSIDE AIRCRAFT OR TO GROUND. REPLACED COMM BOX. - [SDR 98ZZZX3857](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3857.md): Tach Generator · malfunctioned · Sep 22, 1998 · N1097J · Hughes 369D · Engine RPM Indicating System > N1 SLOW TO COME UP ON STARTS. REMOVED AND REPLACED. - [SDR 98ZZZX3651](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3651.md): Exhaust Stack · cracked · Sep 16, 1998 · N1097J · Hughes 369D · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle > PILOT FOUND CRACKS DURING POST-FLIGHT INSPECTION. REMOVED AND REPLACED EXHAUST STACK. - [SDR 98ZZZX3650](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3650.md): Exhaust Stack · cracked · Sep 16, 1998 · N1097J · Hughes 369D · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle > PILOT INSPECTED EXHAUST AFTER FLIGHT AND FOUND IT TO BE CRACKED. REMOVED AND REPLACED. - [SDR 98ZZZX3649](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3649.md): Exhaust Stack · cracked · Sep 16, 1998 · N1097J · Hughes 369D · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle > PILOT FOUND CRACKS DURING POST-FLIGHT INSPECTION. REMOVED AND REPLACED EXHAUST STACK. - [SDR 98ZZZX3648](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3648.md): Exhaust Stack · cracked · Sep 16, 1998 · N1097J · Hughes 369D · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle > PILOT DISCOVERED CRACKS DURING POST-FLIGHT INSPECTION. REMOVED AND REPLACED EXHAUST STACK. - [SDR 98ZZZX3647](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3647.md): Exhaust Stack · cracked · Sep 16, 1998 · N1097J · Hughes 369D · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle > PILOT FOUND CRACK AT WELD. REMOVED AND REPLACED. - [SDR 98ZZZX3645](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3645.md): Indicator · malfunctioned · Sep 16, 1998 · N1097J · Hughes 369D · Engine RPM Indicating System > N1 SHOW TO COME UP ON STARTS. REMOVED AND REPLACED. - [SDR 98ZZZX3644](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3644.md): Starter · failed · Sep 14, 1998 · N1097J · Hughes 369D · Starter-Generator > STARTER FAILED. IPS 2.5. SENT FOR REPAIR OF VIBRATION. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1097J/reports.md?page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet' WHERE n_number = 'N1097J' AND registry_match = 'registration' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1097J/reports --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.