# Service difficulty reports: N12163

A list on [N12163](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12163.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 3 · 107 reports

- [SDR JJBA20260105002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JJBA20260105002.md): Elec Connector · loose · Jan 3, 2026 · N12163 · Emb EMB145XR · Light System Wiring
  > 18CD LOWER EXIT IDENTIFIER LIGHT INOPERATIVE. FOUND 18CD LOWER EXIT IDENTIFIER LIGHT CONNECTIONS LOOSE, RESECURED LOWER EXIT IDENTIFIER. OPS CHECK SAT.
- [SDR JJBA20250929042](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JJBA20250929042.md): Battery Pack · inoperative · Sep 26, 2025 · N12163 · Emb EMB145XR · Emergency Lighting
  > RH FWD EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED RH FWD EMERGENCY LIGHT ASSEMBLY. OPS CHECK FAILED. REMOVED AND REPLACED BATTERY SUPPLY #2. OPS CHECK SAT.
- [SDR JJBA20250811024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JJBA20250811024.md): Connector · loose · Aug 9, 2025 · N12163 · Emb EMB145XR · Light System Wiring
  > RH OVERWING EMERGENCY EXIT IDENTIFIER SIGN INOPERATIVE. UPON REMOVAL, FOUND LOOSE CONNECTION, RESECURED ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS. OPS CHECK SAT
- [SDR JJBA20241021012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JJBA20241021012.md): Inverter · inoperative · Oct 21, 2024 · N12163 · Emb EMB145XR · Emergency Lighting
  > ROW 18 AFT AISLE EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED #4 EMERGENCY LIGHT INVERTER. OPS CHECK SAT
- [SDR JJBA20231108006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JJBA20231108006.md): Unknown · unknown · Nov 3, 2023 · N12163 · Emb EMB145XR · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > CRACKS SUSPECTED (6X) ON RH SKIN AROUND FASTENERS BTW FR 77-80 BTW STR 3R-9R. AFTER NDT INVESTIGATION, 5 CRACKS FOUND. SKIN REPAIRED WITH DOUBLER AND BUSHINGS.
- [SDR JJBA20231108007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JJBA20231108007.md): Unknown · unknown · Nov 2, 2023 · N12163 · Emb EMB145XR · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > FWD FUSE 2, LH OVERHEAD SIDE FRAME ABOVE COCKPIT POST FOUND CRACKED. FRAME REPAIRED WITH A SPLICE.
- [SDR JJBA20231106004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JJBA20231106004.md): Unknown · unknown · Nov 2, 2023 · N12163 · Emb EMB145XR · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > CF1, EXT DENT FOUND ON LH MAIN DOOR SKIN JUST BELOW STR 15L ON LOWER EDGE OF DOOR SKIN. DENT ACCEPTED
- [SDR JJBA20231106003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JJBA20231106003.md): Unknown · unknown · Nov 2, 2023 · N12163 · Emb EMB145XR · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > CF1, EXT DENT FOUND ON LH MAIN DOOR SKIN JUST BELOW STR 12L ON FWD EDGE OF DOOR SKIN. DENT ACCEPTED
- [SDR JJBA20231106005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JJBA20231106005.md): Unknown · unknown · Oct 31, 2023 · N12163 · Emb EMB145XR · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > CF1, ANGLE FOUND CRACKED ON LH AFT MAIN DOOR SURROUND STRUCTURE FR 19A STR 13L. REPLACED
- [SDR JJBA20231101055](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JJBA20231101055.md): Unknown · unknown · Oct 19, 2023 · N12163 · Emb EMB145XR · Fuselage Structure (General)
  > NLG W/WELL, CRACK FOUND ON NLG UP-LOCK AFT CROSS BEAM. REPLACED
- [SDR JJBA20231030053](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JJBA20231030053.md): Unknown · unknown · Oct 18, 2023 · N12163 · Emb EMB145XR · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > CF1, LH SILL #1 BTW FR 18-24 FOUND CORRODED. LH SILL #1 BTW FR 18-24 REPLACED
- [SDR JJBA20231030050](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JJBA20231030050.md): Unknown · unknown · Oct 18, 2023 · N12163 · Emb EMB145XR · Fuselage Internal Mounting Structure
  > CF1, FRAME 15, RH SHEAR CLIP FOUND CRACKED BTW STR 15R-16R. SHEAR CLIP REMOVED AND REPLACED
- [SDR JJBA20231030046](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JJBA20231030046.md): Unknown · unknown · Oct 18, 2023 · N12163 · Emb EMB145XR · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > AT RF1, LH ENTRANCE GUSSET BTW FR 65-68 ON FLOOR STRUCTURE FOUND CORRODED. AT RF1, LH ENTRANCE GUSSET BTW FR 65-68 REPLACED
- [SDR JJBA20231030054](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JJBA20231030054.md): Unknown · unknown · Oct 17, 2023 · N12163 · Emb EMB145XR · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > CF1, CRACK FOUND ON MIDDLE STEP FRAME ON FLOOR STRUCTURE MIDDLE OMEGA BEAM BTW FR 18-20. REPLACED
- [SDR JJBA20231030052](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JJBA20231030052.md): Unknown · unknown · Oct 17, 2023 · N12163 · Emb EMB145XR · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > CF1, CRACK FOUND ON FWD ANGLE UNDER MIDDLE GUSSET BTW FR 20-21 ON FLOOR STRUCTURE AREA. PART REMOVED AND REPLACED
- [SDR JJBA20231030051](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JJBA20231030051.md): Unknown · unknown · Oct 17, 2023 · N12163 · Emb EMB145XR · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > CF1, 2X ANGLES FOUND CRACKED ON LH BEAM AND 2X ANGLE CRACKED ON MID OMEGA BEAM AT FWD AND AFT DIGITAL PLATE JUNCTION. ANGLE REMOVED AND REPLACED
- [SDR JJBA20231030049](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JJBA20231030049.md): Unknown · unknown · Oct 17, 2023 · N12163 · Emb EMB145XR · Nacelle/Pylon, Attach Fittings
  > IN RH ENGINE PYLON, RH PRECOOLER FWD STRUCTURE BRACKET IS CRACKED. BRACKET REPLACED
- [SDR JJBA20231030048](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JJBA20231030048.md): Unknown · unknown · Oct 17, 2023 · N12163 · Emb EMB145XR · Fuselage Main, Floor Beam
  > IN LH ENGINE PYLON, LH PRECOOLER FWD STRUCTURE BRACKET IS CRACKED. BRACKET REPLACED
- [SDR JJBA20231030047](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JJBA20231030047.md): Unknown · unknown · Oct 12, 2023 · N12163 · Emb EMB145XR · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > RF1, LOWER BEAM OF CARGO DOOR SURROUND STRUCTURE BTW FR 65-68 FOUND CORRODED. LOWER BEAM CARGO DOOR SURROUND REPLACED
- [SDR JJBA20231030045](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JJBA20231030045.md): Unknown · unknown · Oct 12, 2023 · N12163 · Emb EMB145XR · Fuselage Internal Mounting Structure
  > AT RF1, CRACK FOUND ON LH SHEAR CLIP AT FR 73 BTW STR 16L-17L. LH SHEAR CLIP AT FR 73 BTW STR 16L-17L REPLACED
- [SDR JJBA20231030044](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JJBA20231030044.md): Unknown · unknown · Oct 12, 2023 · N12163 · Emb EMB145XR · Fuselage Internal Mounting Structure
  > AT RF1, CRACK FOUND ON LH SHEAR CLIP AT FR 71 BTW STR 17L-18L. AT RF1, LH SHEAR CLIP AT FR71 BTW STR 17L-18L REPLACED.
- [SDR JJBA20230825020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JJBA20230825020.md): Control Unit · inoperative · Aug 22, 2023 · N12163 · Emb EMB145XR · Elevator Control System
  > PTIM MAIN INOPERATIVE, BACKUP PITCH TRIM INOPERATIVE EICAS DISPLAYED IMMEDIATELY AFTER T/O. R & R HORZ STAB CTL UNIT. REMOVED HAS UPPER BOLTS. C/W MOVEMENT OF STAB UP/DOWN, NO DEFECTS NOTED. NO DAMAGE OF CORROSION NOTED ON PIVOT BEARING. REINSTALLED HAS UPPER
- [SDR JJBA20230217013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JJBA20230217013.md): Actuator · inoperative · Feb 15, 2023 · N12163 · Emb EMB145XR · Stabilizer Control System
  > PITCH TRIM MAIN INOPERATIVE EICAS MESSAGE BOTH CAPT AND FO SIDE INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED HORIZONTAL STABILIZER ACTUATOR. NO FURTHER DEFECTS NOTED AT THIS TIME.
- [SDR JJBA20230116011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JJBA20230116011.md): Lamp · inoperative · Jan 15, 2023 · N12163 · Emb EMB145XR · Emergency Lighting
  > SEAT 18A EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED SEAT 18A EMERGENCY LIGHT. OPS CHECK SAT
- [SDR JJBA20221111009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JJBA20221111009.md): Unknown · odor · Nov 7, 2022 · N12163 · Emb EMB145XR · Air Distribution System
  > WHEN SELECTING ENGINE BLEEDS RUBBER SMELL NOTED. TURNED OFF BLEEDS, SMELL DISSIPATED. ON TAXI OUT AND UNTIL 1000 THEY WERE ON APU BLEEDS. AT 1300 GOING TO 3000 TURNED ON ENGINE BLEEDS, CAPTAIN AND FO NOTED RUBBER SMELL COMING FROM THE DUCTS. TURNED OFF BLEEDS
- [SDR JJBA20210815018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JJBA20210815018.md): None · inoperative · Aug 14, 2022 · N12163 · Emb EMB145XR · Emergency Lighting
  > AFT SIDE OF EXIT LOCATING SIGN ASSEMBLY AT ROW 18 IS INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED AFT SIDE OF EXIT LOCATING SIGN ASSEMBLY AT ROW 18. OPS CHECK SAT
- [SDR JJBA20220815016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JJBA20220815016.md): Lamp · inoperative · Aug 11, 2022 · N12163 · Emb EMB145XR · Emergency Lighting
  > MAIN DOOR EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED MAIN DOOR EMERGENCY LIGHT. OPS CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR JJBA20220815015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JJBA20220815015.md): Lamp · inoperative · Aug 11, 2022 · N12163 · Emb EMB145XR · Emergency Lighting
  > RH EMERGENCY LIGHT FWD OF WING ON FUSELAGE INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED RH EMERGENCY LIGHT LAMP. OPS CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR JJBA20220501001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JJBA20220501001.md): None · none · May 1, 2022 · N12163 · Emb EMB145XR · Air Distribution System
  > HAD AN ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL IN THE FLIGHT DECK WHILE FLYING THROUGH HEAVY RAIN WITH BOTH ENGINE IGNITERS ON. SMELL WENT AWAY AFTER LANDING. COMPLIED WITH FIM. GROUND RAN ENGINE 1 AND 2. NO DEFECTS OR SMELL NOTED. COMPLIED WITH WINDSHIELD HEAT CONTROLLER IN
- [SDR JJBA20211201001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JJBA20211201001.md): Lamp · inoperative · Dec 1, 2021 · N12163 · Emb EMB145XR · Emergency Lighting
  > SERVICE DOOR EXTERNAL EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED SERVICE DOOR EMERGENCY LIGHT BULB. OPS CHECK SAT
- [SDR JJBA20210615023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JJBA20210615023.md): Electronic Unit · inoperative · Jun 15, 2021 · N12163 · Emb EMB145XR · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > LANDING GEAR HANDLE CANNOT MOVE. LFG WILL NOT RETRACT. L AIR/GND FAIL ON EICAS DURING CLIMB OUT. TROUBLESHOT LG WILL NOT RETRACT WITH L AIR/GND FAIL MESSAGE ON EICAS. DETERMINED LGEU TO BE AT FAULT. R&R LGEU. OPS CHECK GOOD AT THIS TIME.
- [SDR JJBA20210527006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JJBA20210527006.md): Yoke · cracked · May 27, 2021 · N12163 · Emb EMB145XR · Engine Mount Section
  > FOLLOWING NDT INSPECTION ON TASK 54-50-00-250-803-A00, 2X CRACKS FOUND ON PYLON YOKES UPPER FLANGE 2X HOLE LOCATION. FOLLOWING NDT INSPECTION, PYLON YOKES UPPER FLANGE HOLES X2 OPENED AT SECOND PERMISSIBLE OVERSIZE (10,668MM). 4X BUSING LOCALLY FABRICATED. 2X
- [SDR JJBA20210527001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JJBA20210527001.md): Skin · corroded · May 27, 2021 · N12163 · Emb EMB145XR · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > CORROSION ON LOWER REAR FUSE 1 SKIN, BTW FR 66-70 AND BTW STR 21L-21R, UNDER ANTENNA RADIO ALTIMETER. RADIO ALT. ANTENA 2 AFT EXT DOUBLER REMOVED FOR ACCESS TO CORROSION. DAMAGED SECTION OF FUSE SKIN REMOVED. ON LOWER REAR FUSE 1 SKIN BTW FR 68-70 AND BTW STR
- [SDR JJBA20210526031](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JJBA20210526031.md): Structure · cracked · May 26, 2021 · N12163 · Emb EMB145XR · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > SUSPECTED CRACK, EXTERNAL FUSE LH, FR 78 BTW STRG 5L-7L. CRACK REPAIRED.
- [SDR JJBA20210520030](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JJBA20210520030.md): Access Panel · damaged · May 20, 2021 · N12163 · Emb EMB145XR · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > LH WING FLAP ACCESS 571AB HOLE ELONGATED AND SURFACE CORROSION. HOLE REPAIRED. NR #57-2130
- [SDR JJBA20210519002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JJBA20210519002.md): Skin · dented · May 19, 2021 · N12163 · Emb EMB145XR · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > DENT FOUND ON SKIN UNDER GROUND CONNECTOR AT STR 15 BTW FR 7-8 LH. ON FUSE SKIN, UNDER GROUND CONNECTOR AT STR 15 BTW FR 7-8 (LH), DAMAGE CUT OUT PERFORMED AND RIVET PATTERN DRILLED. REPAIR PARTS LOCALLY FABRICATED AND INSTALLED.
- [SDR JJBA20210518022](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JJBA20210518022.md): Skin · damaged · May 18, 2021 · N12163 · Emb EMB145XR · Cargo/Baggage Doors
  > PAINT DAMAGES ON BAGGAGE DOOR SKIN, BTW STA X22364.2 - X22540.2 AND BTW BEAM #1-2. ON BAGGAGE DOOR SKIN, BTW STA X22364.2 - X22540.2 AND BTW BEAM #1-2, PAINT STRIPPED FOR DENT INVESTIGATION. DAMAGE ON BAGGAGE DOOR FOUND OUT OF LIMITS. ON BAGGAGE DOOR, BTW STR
- [SDR JJBA20210517028](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JJBA20210517028.md): Structure · corroded · May 17, 2021 · N12163 · Emb EMB145XR · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > CORROSION ON LH REAR FUSE 1 FRAME 65, ON FWD L-SHAPE BTW STR 15L-16L. ON LH REAR FUSE FR65, ON FWD BTW STR 15L-16L L-SHAPE IS OUT OF LIMIT. REMOVED AND REPAIRED.
- [SDR JJBA20210517020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JJBA20210517020.md): Beam · corroded · May 17, 2021 · N12163 · Emb EMB145XR · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > LH BEAM CORRODED UNDERNEATH ANCHOR NUT BTW FR 59-61. CF4, LH BEAM UNDERNEATH ANCHOR NUT BTW FR 67-71, GUSSET RENOVED FOR ACCESS TO CORROSION. CF4, LH BEAM UNDERNEATH ANCHOR NUT BTW FR 67-71 CORROSION BLENDED OUT OFF LIMITS. AT CF4, LH BEAM AT FR 67-71, CORROSI
- [SDR JJBA20210409017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JJBA20210409017.md): Strut · discharged · Apr 9, 2021 · N12163 · Emb EMB145XR · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/Axle
  > LG AIR/GND FAIL MESSAGE AFTER TAKE OFF GEAR WOLD NOT RETRACT. SERVICED NOSE LANDING GEAR STRUT. PERFORMED OPERATIONAL CHECK OF THE LANDING GEAR EXTENSION AND RETRACTION. OPS CHECK GOOD. PERFORMED MLH PROXIMITY SWITCH CLEARANCE GAP ADJUSTMENT CLEANED MLG PROXIM
- [SDR JJBA20211310005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JJBA20211310005.md): Seat Frame · cracked · Jan 31, 2021 · N12163 · Emb EMB145XR · Passenger Compartment Equipment
  > PASSENGER SEATS 5A AND 9A HAVE CRACKS IN SEAT FRAME BELOW AISLE ARMREST. R&R SEAT 5A AND 9A. NO FURTHER DEFECTS NOTED.
- [SDR JJBA20200921018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JJBA20200921018.md): Skin · dented · Sep 21, 2020 · N12163 · Emb EMB145XR · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > DENT WITH CREASE ON RT WING LEADING EDGE 2 BETWEEN RIB 1-2. RT WING LEADING EDGE 2 REMOVED. RT WING LEADING EDGE 2 PN 145-65200-402 SN SA1259 HAS BEEN DECLARED UNREPAIRABLE BY MANUFACTURER. RT WING LEADING EDGE 2 INSTALLED.
- [SDR JJBA20200921014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JJBA20200921014.md): Skin · dented · Sep 21, 2020 · N12163 · Emb EMB145XR · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > DENT ON RT FWD FUSE SKIN 2, 0.30" AFT OF FR 10 AND 1.80" ABOVE STR 17R. DENT ON RT FUSE SKIN 2, 0.0300" AFT OF FR 10 AND 1.8" ABOVE STR 17R REPAIRED.
- [SDR JJBA202002254008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JJBA202002254008.md): Seal · torn · Feb 24, 2020 · N12163 · Emb EMB145XR · Cargo/Baggage Doors
  > PLANE WILL NOT PRESSURIZE. FOUND CARGO DOOR SEAL TORN. R&R CARGO DOOR SEAL. PERFORMED PRESSURE CHECK. OPS AND LEAK CHECK SAT.
- [SDR JJBA201912265011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JJBA201912265011.md): Bulb · inoperative · Dec 25, 2019 · N12163 · Emb EMB145XR · Emergency Lighting
  > RH OVER WING EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERATIVE. R&R RH OVER WING EMERGENCY LIGHT BULB. OPS CHECK SAT.
- [SDR JJBA201912065001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JJBA201912065001.md): Lamp · inoperative · Dec 5, 2019 · N12163 · Emb EMB145XR · Emergency Lighting
  > RIGHT SIDE EXTERNAL EMERGENCY LIGHT OVER WING INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED RIGHT SIDE EXTERNAL OVER WING EMERGENCY LIGHT LAMP. OPS CHECK SAT.
- [SDR ASOA2019060415075](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA2019060415075.md): Sign · inoperative · Jun 1, 2019 · N12163 · Emb EMB145XR · Emergency Lighting
  > DURING MX INSPECTION THE RH OVERWING EXIT MARKER WAS INOP. MX R/R INVERTER #4 WITH OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD. A/C WAS APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE.
- [SDR ASOA201906045075](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA201906045075.md): Sign · inoperative · Jun 1, 2019 · N12163 · Emb EMB145XR · Emergency Lighting
  > DURING MX INSPECTION THE RH OVERWING EXIT MARKER WAS INOP. MX R/R INVERTER #4 WITH OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD. A/C WAS APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE.
- [SDR ASOA2019042375060](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA2019042375060.md): Control Module · faulty · Apr 17, 2019 · N12163 · Emb EMB145XR · Emergency Lighting
  > PILOT REPORTED THE EMERGENCY LIGHTS CAME ON WHEN F/A TURNS SIDEWALL LIGHTS FROM BRIGHT TO DIM. MX REMOVED AND REPLACED FLIGHT ATTENDANT LIGHT CONTROL PANEL WITH OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD. A/C WAS APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE.
- [SDR ASOA201904129551](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA201904129551.md): Connector · loose · Apr 9, 2019 · N12163 · Emb EMB145XR · Light System Wiring
  > DURING MX INSPECTION THE ROW 1 CEILING EMERGENCY EXIT WAS FOUND INOP. MX RE-SECURED CONNECTOR P8525 WITH OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD. A/C WAS APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE.

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## 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 = 'N12163' AND registry_match = 'registration'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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