# Service difficulty reports: N159MC

A list on [N159MC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N159MC.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 · 54 reports

- [SDR DUFA20080001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DUFA20080001.md): Overheat Sensor · defective · Jan 3, 2008 · N159MC · Swrngn SA227AC · Overheat Detection
  > WHILE ON CLIMB OUT, THE PILOT NOTICED THAT THE LT WING OVERHEAT LIGHT ILLUMINATED. FOLLOWING PROCEDURE, THE LT GENERATOR WAS SHUTDOWN, BLEED AIR TURNED OFF AND THE LANDING GEAR EXTENDED. AFTER 3 MINUTES THE LIGHT WAS STILL ILLUMINATED AND PROCEDURES CALL OUT F
- [SDR EAC0705](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EAC0705.md): Overheat Sensor · defective · Jan 3, 2008 · N159MC · Swrngn SA227AC · Overheat Detection
  > WHILE ON CLIMB OUT, THE PILOT NOTICED THAT THE LT WING OVERHEAT LIGHT ILLUMINATED. FOLLOWING PROCEDURE, THE LT GENERATOR WAS SHUTDOWN, BLEED AIR TURNED OFF AND THE LANDING GEAR EXTENDED. AFTER 3 MINUTES THE LIGHT WAS STILL ILLUMINATED AND PROCEDURES CALL OUT F
- [SDR DUFA010308001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DUFA010308001.md): Warning Light · false activation · Jan 3, 2008 · N159MC · Swrngn SA227AC · Overheat Detection
  > WHILE ON CLIMB OUT, THE PILOT NOTICED THAT THE LT WING OVERHEAT LIGHT ILLUMINATED. FOLLOWING PROCEDURE, THE LT GENERATOR WAS SHUTDOWN, BLEED AIR TURNED OFF AND THE LANDING GEAR EXTENDED. AFTER 3 MINUTES THE LIGHT WAS STILL ILLUMINATED AND PROCEDURES CALL OUT F
- [SDR DUFA20070003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DUFA20070003.md): Overheat Sensor · defective · Apr 17, 2007 · N159MC · Swrngn SA227AC · Overheat Detection
  > SHORTLY AFTER DEPARTURE, THE LT WING OVERHEAT LIGHT ILLUMINATED. FOLLOWING PROCEDURE, THE PILOT SHUTDOWN THE LT GENERATOR, LT BLEED AIR AND EXTENDED THE LANDING GEAR. THE LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED SO THE LT ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN AS A PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE AND T
- [SDR DUFA041707](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DUFA041707.md): Overheat Sensor · defective · Apr 17, 2007 · N159MC · Swrngn SA227AC · Overheat Detection
  > SHORTLY AFTER DEPARTURE, THE LT WING OVERHEAT LIGHT ILLUMINATED. FOLLOWING PROCEDURE, THE PILOT SHUTDOWN THE LT GENERATOR, LT BLEED AIR AND EXTENDED THE LANDING GEAR. THE LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED SO THE LT ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN AS A PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE AND T
- [SDR MR0510](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MR0510.md): Line · cracked · Mar 28, 2005 · N159MC · Frchld SA227CC · Hydraulic System, Main
  > JUST BEFORE LANDING, HYDRAULIC VAPOR/SMOKE NOTED IN CABIN AND COCKPIT. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT, ENGINES SHUTDOWN AND PAX DEPLANED. MAINTENANCE FOUND FAILED HYDRAULIC LINE IN WING ROOT THAT SPRAYED FLUID INTO AIR CYCLE MACHINE INTAKE WHICH TRANSFERRE
- [SDR 2005FA0000053](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000053.md): Line · leaking · Jun 2, 2004 · N159MC · Swrngn SA227AC · Engine Fuel Distribution
  > MRR-M04-11, ENGINE RPM ONLY WENT TO 97 PERCENT DURING TAKEOFF ROLL AND TORQUE WAS ALSO LOW, ALSO, THERE WAS LITTLE RESPONSE TO POWER LEVER MOVEMENT. CREW ABORTED TAKEOFF AND RETURNED TO THE GATE. INITIALLY SUSPECTED FCU FAILURE, BUT UPON INSPECTION FOUND FCU
- [SDR 2005FA0000048](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000048.md): Handle · incorrect · May 3, 2004 · N159MC · Swrngn SA227AC · Cargo/Baggage Doors
  > THE CARGO DOOR WARNING LIGHT CAME ON DURING CLIMBOUT, CREW RETURNED TO STATION. ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: DOOR CLOSING PROCEDURES, DOOR HARD TO CLOSE, DOOR CLICKCLACK RIGGING/ LUBRICATION, OR SWITCH RIGGING. MAINTENANCE FOUND HANDLE NOT FULLY ROTATED TO CLOSED
- [SDR 2005FA0000046](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000046.md): Door · out of alignment · Mar 22, 2004 · N159MC · Swrngn SA227AC · Cargo/Baggage Doors
  > CARGO DOOR WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AS POWER WAS BEING APPLIED FOR TAKEOFF, CREW DISCONTINUED TAKEOFF ROLL AND RETURNED TO GATE. ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: DOOR CLOSING PROCEDURES, DOOR HARD TO CLOSE, DOOR CLICKCLACK RIGGING/ LUBRICATION, OR SWITCH RIGGING. CLICK CL
- [SDR 2005FA0000042](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000042.md): Squat Switch · damaged · Mar 3, 2004 · N159MC · Swrngn SA227AC · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT DURING CLIMBOUT, WHEN CREW WAS RETURNING FOR LANDING, GPWS GAVE (TO LOW GEAR) ALERT. THE CREW THEN INITIATED A GO-AROUND, ASKED TOWER TO CONFIRM, THREE GEAR DOWN, DID CONFIRM. CREW DECLARED EMERGENCY, MADE NORMAL LANDING, DURIN
- [SDR 2002F00418](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002F00418.md): Handle · stuck · Jan 31, 2002 · N159MC · Swrngn SA227AC · Door Warning System
  > CARGO DOOR LIGHT CAME ON DURING TAKEOFF ROLL AT APPROXIMATELY 50 KTS. CREW RETURNED TO GATE. STICKING DOOR HANDLE OR CLICK CLACKS. CLEANED AND LUBED CLICK CLACKS. (M)
- [SDR 2002F00352](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002F00352.md): Latch · stuck · Jan 30, 2002 · N159MC · Swrngn SA227AC · Cargo/Baggage Doors
  > CARGO DOOR LIGHT CAME ON DURING TAKEOFF ROLL AT APPROXIMATELY 50 KTS. CREW RETURNED TO GATE. STICKING DOOR HANDLE OR CLICK CLACKS. CLEANED AND LUBED CLICK CLACKS. (M)
- [SDR 20010511SG003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010511SG003.md): Warning Light · false activation · Feb 25, 2001 · N159MC · Swrngn SA227AC · Door Warning System
  > FOUND CARGO DOOR WARNING LIGHT CAME ON IN FLIGHT DURING CLIMB-OUT AT ABOUT 10,000 FEET MSL. CREW RETURNED TO STATION WITHOUT INCIDENT. INSPECTED CARGO DOOR CLICK-CLACKS, CLEANED AND LUBED SWITCHES, GROUND OPS CHECK GOOD. NO FURTHER PROBLEMS NOTED. (M)
- [SDR 20001005AP011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001005AP011.md): Moisture Vapor · detected · May 10, 2000 · N159MC · Swrngn SA227AC · Air Distribution System
  > FLT 1308 - DFW - PASSENGERS REPORTED SMOKE IN THE CABIN TO THE CREW. CREW SHUT DOWN AIRCRAFT AND EVACUATED PASSENGERS. THE HUMIDITY WAS EXTREMELY HIGH, WITH A VERY SMALL TEMPERATURE SPREAD BETWEEN DEWPOINT AND TEMPERATURE. THIS CAUSED THE RESIDUAL MOISTURE
- [SDR 20000614SH005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000614SH005.md): Smoke · detected · May 10, 2000 · N159MC · Swrngn SA227AC · Air Distribution System
  > DFW - FLT 1308 - PASSENGERS REPORTED SMOKE IN THE CABIN TO THE CREW. CREW SHUT DOWN AIRCRAFT AND EVACUATED PASSENGERS. THE HUMIDITY WAS EXTREMELY HIGH WITH A VERY SMALL TEMPERATURE SPREAD BETWEEN DEWPOINT AND TEMPERATURE. THIS CAUSED THE RESIDUAL MOISTURE I
- [SDR MALA975354](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA975354.md): Temp Contl Valve · failed · Mar 26, 1997 · N159MC · Swrngn SA227AC · Cabin Temperature Control System
  > FLT 3049 - EN ROUTE TO LNK, THE CABIN AND COCKPIT FILLED WITH SMOKE, CREW AND PASSENGERS ON OXYGEN. FLIGHT WAS DIVERTED TO OMA, LANDED WITH NO INCIDENTS. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED TEMPERATURE CONTROL MASTER VALVE. OPS CHECK GOOD. (M)
- [SDR MALA975344](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA975344.md): Rib · cracked · Mar 8, 1997 · N159MC · Swrngn SA227AC · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION IN MSP, MAINTENANCE FOUND A CRACK IN THE LEFT FLAP S/N 1159 OUTBOARD FLAP NOSE RIB. REMOVED AND REPLACED FLAP NOSE RIB P/N 27-36015-009 AND HINGE ARM P/N 27-36044-003 IAW FAIRCHILD SRM 57-90-60 PAGES 43-46. (M)
- [SDR MALA975342](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA975342.md): Frame · cracked · Mar 4, 1997 · N159MC · Swrngn SA227AC · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION IN MSP, MAINTENANCE FOUND A.25 INCH CRACK IN RIGHT SIDE OF LOWER CONSTANT SECTION RELIEF RADIUS AT FUSELAGE FRAME STATION 377. COMPLETED REPAIR TO RIGHT LOWER CONSTANT SECTION FRAME IAW AERO TECH DESIGNS EA01-96136. (M)
- [SDR MALA975341](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA975341.md): Frame · cracked · Mar 4, 1997 · N159MC · Swrngn SA227AC · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION IN MSP, MAINTENANCE FOUND A.25 INCH CRACK IN LEFT SIDE OF LOWER CONSTANT SECTION RELIEF RADIUS AT FUSELAGE FRAME STATION 287. COMPLETED REPAIR TO LEFT LOWER CONSTANT SECTION IAW AERO TECH DESIGNS EA01-96136. (M)
- [SDR MALA975296](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA975296.md): Switch · failed · Jan 22, 1997 · N159MC · Swrngn SA227AC · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > FLT 3332 - IN FLIGHT, AIRCRAFT IS TRIMMED OUTSIDE GREEN ARC ON TRIM INDICATOR, ORAL OUT OF TRIM WARNING SOUNDS WITH GEAR RETRACTED. CREW CYCLED GEAR, NO CHANGE. AIRCRAFT TRIMS NORMALLY AND WARNING STILL SOUNDS. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DTW. MAINTENANCE REPLACE
- [SDR MALA965236](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA965236.md): Skin · cracked · Dec 7, 1996 · N159MC · Swrngn SA227AC · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION IN MSP, MAINTENANCE FOUND A CRACK IN RT FLAP SKIN S/N RPL 1688. CRACK IS APPROXIMATELY 1 INCH IN LENGTH. COMPLETED REPAIR TO FLAP IAW FAIRCHILD SRM 57-90-60 PAGES 19-21. (M)
- [SDR MALA965235](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA965235.md): Rib · cracked · Dec 7, 1996 · N159MC · Swrngn SA227AC · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > MALA - DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION IN MSP, MAINTENANCE FOUND A CRACK IN RT FLAP, S/N RPL1688, OUTBOARD FLAP NOSE RIB. REMOVED AND REPLACED FLAP NOSE RIB, P/N 27-36015-002 IAW FAIRCHILD SRM 57-90-60 PAGES 43-46. (M)
- [SDR MALA964995](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA964995.md): Brake Line · out of position · May 16, 1996 · N159MC · Swrngn SA227AC · Landing Gear Brake System
  > FLT N3393 - ON CLIMB-OUT FROM MSP, THE CREW NOTED A LIGHT RUBBER BURNING SMELL THAT DISSIPATED IN APPROXIMATELY 5 MINUTES. UPON POST FLIGHT INSPECTION, THE LEFT MAIN GEAR INBOARD BRAKE LINE WAS FOUND TO BE RUBBING ON THE TIRE. MX INSPECTED THE LINE AND FOUND
- [SDR MALA964940](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA964940.md): Door Frame · cracked · Apr 1, 1996 · N159MC · Swrngn SA227AC · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > MSP - DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE FOUND A CRACK IN THE FUSELAGE FORWARD CARGO DOOR FRAME (PN 27-22085) AT FS 438. REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED BY REMOVING THE CRACKED AREA AND INSTALLING REPAIR DOUBLERS IAW FAC ARP 53-20-5503. (X)
- [SDR MALA964939](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA964939.md): Intercostal · cracked · Apr 1, 1996 · N159MC · Swrngn SA227AC · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > MSP - DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE FOUND THE LEFT LOWER FUSELAGE INTERCOSTAL, AT FS 212.37 (PN 27-22104), CRACKED IN THE FLANGE RELIEF RADIUS. REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED BY STOP DRILLING THE CRACK AND INSTALLING A REPAIR DOUBLER AND STIFFENER IAW FA
- [SDR MALA964938](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA964938.md): Corner · cracked · Apr 1, 1996 · N159MC · Swrngn SA227AC · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > MSP - DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE FOUND THE LOWER AFT PASSENGER DOOR CORNER, PN 27-24044, CRACKED AT SNUBBER ATTACH NUTPLATE. REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED BY REPLACING THE CORNER IAW FAC SRM'S 51-00-00, 51-30-02, 51-30-04, AND 51-40-00. (X)
- [SDR MALA964937](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA964937.md): Skin · cracked · Apr 1, 1996 · N159MC · Swrngn SA227AC · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > MSP - DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE FOUND THE PASSENGER DOOR LOWER SKIN EDGE CRACKED OFF AT THE FORWARD HINGE RECESS. REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED BY INSTALLING A REPAIR DOUBLER IAW ARP 52-10-8701, SRM 51-30-04 AND SRM 51-40-01. (X)
- [SDR MALA964936](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA964936.md): Skin · cracked · Apr 1, 1996 · N159MC · Swrngn SA227AC · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > MSP - DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE FOUND THE PASSENGER DOOR LOWER SKIN EDGE CRACKED OFF AT THE AFT HINGE RECESS. REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED BY INSTALLING A REPAIR DOUBLER IAW ARP 52-10-8701, SRM 51-30-04, AND SRM 51-40-01. (X)
- [SDR MALA964935](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA964935.md): Angle · cracked · Apr 1, 1996 · N159MC · Swrngn SA227AC · Wing Miscellaneous Structure
  > MSP - DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE FOUND THE RIGHT INBOARD LOWER WING TO NACELLE TRANSIT/ATTACH ANGLE CRACKED APPROXIMATELY.750 INCHES AT THE FORWARD END. REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED BY INSTALLING A REPAIR DOUBLER IAW FAC SRM 51-00-00 AND ARP 54-20-
- [SDR MALA964934](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA964934.md): Sill Frame · cracked · Apr 1, 1996 · N159MC · Swrngn SA227AC · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > MSP - DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION, THE CARGO DOOR SILL FRAME AT FS 438 WAS FOUND TO HAVE A.25 INCH CRACK. REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED BY STOP DRILLING THE CRACK, ENLARGING THE CUT OUT IN THE SILL, AND WET INSTALLING TWO DOUBLERS IAW FAC ARP 53-30-5507. (X)
- [SDR MALA964847](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA964847.md): Switch · failed · Jan 28, 1996 · N159MC · Swrngn SA227AC · Door Warning System
  > FLT 3202 - ON CLIMB-OUT FROM MSP, THE CABIN DOOR ANNUNCIATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AFTER THE CREW TURNED OFF THE BLEEDS AND DEPRESSURIZED THE CABIN, THE LIGHT EXTINGUISHED. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO MSP. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE UPPER CENTER PASSENGER DOOR SWIT
- [SDR MALA964829](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA964829.md): Frame · cracked · Jan 20, 1996 · N159MC · Swrngn SA227AC · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION MSP, MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL NOTED A CRACK IN THE FUSELAGE FRAME AT FS 174. THEY STOP DRILLED THE CRACK AND FABRICATED AND INSTALLED A REPAIR DOUBLER IAW FAC SRM 53-90-20. (M)
- [SDR MALA954786](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA954786.md): Nut · malfunctioned · Dec 28, 1995 · N159MC · Swrngn SA227AC · Elevator Control System
  > FLT 3237 - DURING APPROACH TO BJI, CREW NOTED AN EXCESSIVE PITCH DOWN WHEN POWER WAS REDUCED. AFTER PERFORMING A GO-AROUND, ACFT RETURNED TO BJI AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL FOUND UPPER ELEVATOR STOP BOLT HAD MIGRATED OUT RESULTING IN I
- [SDR MALA954783](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA954783.md): Skin · cracked · Dec 26, 1995 · N159MC · Swrngn SA227AC · Vertical Stabilizer, Plate/Skin
  > DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION IN MSP, MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL NOTED A CRACK IN THE LEFT VERTICAL STABILIZER SKIN. STOP DRILLED THE CRACK AND INSTALLED A REPAIR DOUBLER IAW FAC SRM 55-90-30. (M)
- [SDR MALA954744](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA954744.md): Seat Track · cracked · Dec 9, 1995 · N159MC · Swrngn SA227AC · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION IN MSP, MAINTENANCE FOUND CRACKS AT THE LEFT OUTBOARD SEAT TRACK ATTACH HOLES ON FS 116.56. REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED BY INSTALLING A REPAIR ANGLE IAW AERO TECH DESIGNS EA 01-95032. (M)
- [SDR MALA954743](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA954743.md): Seat Channel · cracked · Dec 9, 1995 · N159MC · Swrngn SA227AC · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION IN MSP, MAINTENANCE FOUND CRACKS AT THE NUT PLATE ATTACH RIVET HOLES ON THE RIGHT INBOARD SEAT CHANNEL LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 4 INCHES AFT OF FS 107. REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED BY INSTALLING A DOUBLER IAW FAC ARP 53-10-9322. (M)
- [SDR MALA954666](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA954666.md): Seal · failed · Oct 16, 1995 · N159MC · Swrngn SA227AC · Turbine Engine Compressor Section
  > FLT NR 3487 - IN CRUISE FLIGHT TO MSP, THE CREW NOTED THAT SMOKE WAS NOTED WITH THE BLEED AIR ON. THE CREW TURNED OFF THE BLEED AIR SYSTEMS AND CONTINUED TO MSP. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE RIGHT COMPRESSOR SEAL. ALL CHECKS WERE SATISFACTORILY. (M)
- [SDR MALA954602](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA954602.md): Oil Press Trans · malfunctioned · Aug 24, 1995 · N159MC · Swrngn SA227AC · Engine Oil Pressure
  > FLT NR 3075 - ON CLIMB-OUT FROM MSP, THE CREW NOTED THAT THE RIGHT OIL PRESSURE GAUGE WAS FLUCTUATING ERRATICALLY BETWEEN 10 PSI AND 100 PSI. ALL OTHER INDICATIONS WERE NORMAL. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO MSP. MAINTENANCE COMPLETED GROUND RUNS AT CRUISE POWER
- [SDR MALA954594](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA954594.md): Bellcrank · worn · Aug 21, 1995 · N159MC · Swrngn SA227AC · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > FLT NR 3213 - ON CLIMB-OUT FROM MSP, THE CABIN DOOR WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO MSP. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE LEFT AND RIGHT UPPER BAYONET BELLCRANK ASSY. SYSTEM OPERATED SATISFACTORILY. (M)
- [SDR MALA954587](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA954587.md): Bushing · worn · Aug 20, 1995 · N159MC · Swrngn SA227AC · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > FLT 3220 - ON CLIMB-OUT FROM MSP, THE CABIN DOOR WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO MSP. REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED BY REPLACING THE BUSHING FOR THE UPPERMOST BAYONET. SYSTEM OPERATED SATISFACTORILY. (M)
- [SDR MALA954389](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA954389.md): Switch · out of adjust · Mar 28, 1995 · N159MC · Swrngn SA227AC · Door Warning System
  > FLT 3218 - IN CRUISE FLIGHT FROM MSP, THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY CARGO DOOR WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO MSP WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE ADJUSTED THE CARGO DOOR HANDLE WARNING SWITCH. SYSTEM OPERATED SATISFACTORILY. (W)
- [SDR MALA954382](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA954382.md): Skin · damaged · Mar 15, 1995 · N159MC · Swrngn SA227AC · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > DURING A SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE INSPECTION IN MSP, MECHANICS FOUND THE UPPER ATTACHMENT SCREWS FOR RT WING EXTENSION SKIN PANEL (P/N 27-31361-332) TO BE PULLING THROUGH THE SKIN PANEL, ALONG WS 266.0. COMPLETED REPAIR TO THE UPPER RT WING SKIN IAW THE FAIRCHIL
- [SDR MALA954381](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA954381.md): Skin · damaged · Mar 15, 1995 · N159MC · Swrngn SA227AC · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION IN MSP, MECHANICS FOUND THE UPPER ATTACHMENT SCREWS FOR LEFT WING EXTENSION SKIN PANEL (P/N 27-31361-331) TO BE PULLING THROUGH THE SKIN PANEL ALONG WSL 266.0. COMPLETED REPAIR TO THE LEFT UPPER WING SKIN IAW THE FAIRCHILD SRM.
- [SDR MALA954380](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA954380.md): Frame · cracked · Mar 15, 1995 · N159MC · Swrngn SA227AC · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > DURING A SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE INSPECTION IN MSP, MECHANICS FOUND THE RT LOWER BELT FRAME P/N 27-22104-047 TO BE CRACKED AT THE UPPER, OUTBOARD RELIEF RADIUS OF FS 212.27. COMPLETED REPAIR TO THE LOWER BELT FRAME IAW THE FAIRCHILD SRM. (W)
- [SDR MALA954379](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA954379.md): Frame · cracked · Mar 15, 1995 · N159MC · Swrngn SA227AC · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > DURING A SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE INSPECTION, MECHANICS FOUND THE LEFT LOWER BELT FRAME, P/N 27-22100-036, TO BE CRACKED AT THE UPPER, OUTBOARD FLANGE RELIEF RADIUS OF FS 242.27. COMPLETED REPAIR TO THE LOWER BELT FRAME IAW THE FAIRCHILD SRM. (W)
- [SDR MALA954378](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA954378.md): Frame · cracked · Mar 15, 1995 · N159MC · Swrngn SA227AC · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > DURING A SCHEDULED MAINTNENANCE INSPECTION IN MSP, MECHANICS FOUND THE REAR FUSELAGE MOUNTED FRAME OF THE AFT CARGO DOOR (P/N 27-0085) TO BE CRACKED AT THE GAS STRUT ATTACHMENT HOLE. COMPLETED REPAIR TO THE FRAME IAW FAIRCHILD ARP 53-20-9503 AND THE FAIRCHILD
- [SDR MALA954377](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA954377.md): Intercostal · cracked · Mar 15, 1995 · N159MC · Swrngn SA227AC · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > DURING A SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE INSPECTION IN MSP, MECHANICS FOUND THE RT LOWER INTERCOSTAL P/N 27-22108-035 TO BE CRACKED AT THE LOWER, CENTER AISLE SUPPORT FLANGE RELIEF RADIUS OF FS 287.27. COMPLETED REPAIR TO THE INTERCOSTAL FRAME IAW THE FAIRCHILD SRM. (
- [SDR MALA954376](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA954376.md): Support · cracked · Mar 15, 1995 · N159MC · Swrngn SA227AC · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > DURING A SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE INSPECTION IN MSP, MECHANICS FOUND THE FORWARD FUSELAGE BELLY SUPPORT CHANNEL (P/N 27-31110-033) AT BL 0.00 TO BE CRACKED. COMPLETED REPAIR TO THE SUPPORT CHANNEL IAW THE FAIRCHILD SRM. (W)
- [SDR MALA954358](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA954358.md): Frame · cracked · Mar 6, 1995 · N159MC · Swrngn SA227AC · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > DURING AN INSPECTION IN MSP, MAINTENANCE REPAIRED A.250 INCH CRACK TO FUSELAGE FRAME P/N 27-22093-106, FS 144.24 IAW FAC ARP 53-20-9148, REV A AND LAR 95-MALA-072 AND SRM 51-00-00 STANDARD PRACTICES. (W)
- [SDR MALA954357](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA954357.md): Frame · cracked · Mar 6, 1995 · N159MC · Swrngn SA227AC · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > MSP - DURING INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE REPAIRED A.500 INCH CRACK ON FUSELAGE FRAME, FS 174.24, IAW FAC SRM 53-90-20, REPAIR NR 20, AND SRM 51-00-00. (X)

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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 = 'N159MC' AND registry_match = 'registration'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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