# Service difficulty reports: N259NN

A list on [N259NN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N259NN.md).

Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Newest first.

- [SDR SIMA202607109001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA202607109001.md): Light · inoperative · Jul 9, 2026 · N259NN · Emb ERJ170200LR · Emergency Lighting
  > AFT SERVICE DOOR LOWER EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT INOPERATIVE. R & R NR 4 ELPU IAW AMM 33-50-01. OPC GOOD.
- [SDR SIMA20260303006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA20260303006.md): Seat Track · gouged · Mar 3, 2026 · N259NN · Emb ERJ170200LR · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > SSI 53-21-005-0090 RH LATERAL SEAT TRACK IS GOUGED ON TOP SIDE AT FR 28 (MAJOR REPAIR). BLENDED AREA ON FWD RH LATERAL SEAT TRACK AT FR 28 PER EMB 175 SRM 51-10-03. AREA MEASURES (L: 3.00? W:.50? D:.014?) AND IS FOUND TO BE OUT OF ALLOWABLE LIMITS PER EMB 17
- [SDR SIMA20260303007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA20260303007.md): Seat Track · gouged · Mar 3, 2026 · N259NN · Emb ERJ170200LR · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > SSI 53-21-005-0090 LH LONGITUDINAL SEAT TRACK IS GOUGED ON TOP SIDE AT FR 23 AND Y= -29.5" (MAJOR) (REPAIR). BLENDED AREA ON FWD LH LONGITUDINAL SEAT TRACK ON TOP SIDE AT FR 23 AND Y=29.5? PER EMB 175 SRM 51-10-03. AREA MEASURES (L:.7" W:.2" D:.027") AND IS
- [SDR SIMA20260303005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA20260303005.md): Floorbeam · corroded · Mar 3, 2026 · N259NN · Emb ERJ170200LR · Fuselage Main, Floor Beam
  > CORROSION FOUND RH BEAM AT FR 88-89, Y= +10.75 (MAJOR REPAIR) (LEVEL 2 CORROSION) BLENDED AREA ON RH AFT FLOOR BEAM AT FR 88-89, Y= +10.75" PER EMB 175 SRM 51-10-03. BLENDED AREA MEASURES (L: 1.60" W:.60? D:.040".) AND IS FOUND TO BE OUT OF ALLOWABLE LIMITS
- [SDR SIMA20260225002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA20260225002.md): Light · cracked · Feb 25, 2026 · N259NN · Emb ERJ170200LR · Emergency Lighting
  > EMERGENCY PHOTOLUMINESCENT LIGHT CRACK DAMAGE. REPAIRED EMERGENCY PHOTOLUMINESCENT REF EMB 175 AIPC 33-50-21
- [SDR SIMA20250709001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA20250709001.md): Housing · detached · Jul 9, 2025 · N259NN · Emb ERJ170200LR · Escape Slide
  > SLIDE HOUSING BROKE AWAY FROM CABIN DOOR L1 UPON CLOSING. REF AML PAGE 104700936 MEL 2553 - AUTH# 07-489D-C REPAIR C - POSITION L1 - FMR 05925027E - MEL DEFERRAL - CATEGORY C RAR L1 EMERGENCY EVACUATION DOOR SLIDE ASSEMBLY IAW AMM 25-65-01 MEL RESTORED
- [SDR SIMA20250330001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA20250330001.md): Indicator · inoperative · Mar 30, 2025 · N259NN · Emb ERJ170200LR · Engine Indicating System
  > LOSS OF ALL ENGINE 1 INDICATIONS DURING DESCENT INTO MSO. SUBSEQUENT AT FAIL CAUTION AND ELEV THRUST COMP FAIL CAUTION MESSAGE. DECLARED EMERGENCY. C/A: CLEANED AND INSPECTED W6 AND W7 HARNESS PER FIM 77-00-00-810-802-A. ALL ASSOCIATED OPC GOOD. NO DEFECTS NO
- [SDR SIMA20240804001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA20240804001.md): Light · faded · Aug 4, 2024 · N259NN · Emb ERJ170200LR · Emergency Lighting
  > EMERGENCY PHOTOLUMINESCENT LIGHT STRIPS AT PAX ENTRANCE BADLY FADED RAR EMERGENCY PHOTOLUMINESCENT LIGHT STRIPS AT PAX ENTRANCE IAW ERJ 175 AMM 33-50-21 OPS CHK GOOD NO DEFECTS NOTED
- [SDR SIMA20230507001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA20230507001.md): Sign · unknown · May 7, 2023 · N259NN · Emb ERJ170200LR · Emergency Lighting
  > R2 DOOR EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT HAS MULTIPLE BURNT OUT SEGMENTS-C/A-REMOVED AND REPLACED R2 DOOR EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT IAW EMB 175 AMM 33-26-07 OPS CHECK GOOD PER E175 AMM 33-50-00
- [SDR SIMA20230507002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA20230507002.md): Skin Panel · damaged · May 7, 2023 · N259NN · Emb ERJ170200LR · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > DAMAGE(PUNCTURE) TO EXTERNAL FUSELAGE SKIN BETWEEN FRAMES 18-19 STRINGERS 26 R AND 27 R (MAJOR REPAIR)-C/A-REMOVED DAMAGE, PERFORMED HFEC INSPECTIONIAW NDTM PART 6 51-06-00-250-801-A, NO DEFECTS NOTED.FABRICATED,LOCATED, AND DRILLED FILLER AND DOUBLER IAW EMB
- [SDR SIMA20230310001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA20230310001.md): None · none · Mar 10, 2023 · N259NN · Emb ERJ170200LR · Central Computers
  > EICAS FAULT EICAS SCREEN TURNED OFF MOMENTARILY A BURNING SMEL AFTERA FEW SECONDS THE SMELL DISAPPEAR.-C/A-SWAPPED EICAS DISPLAY 3 WITH DISPLAY 4 IAW MEL 31-31 AND AMM 31-61-01. DISPLAY 3 OPS CHECK GOOD. DEFERRED DISPLAY 4 M PROCEDURS C/W
- [SDR SIMA20201112001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA20201112001.md): Valve · failed · Nov 12, 2020 · N259NN · Emb ERJ170200LR · Detection System
  > BLEED 1 AND 2 OVERPRESS CAUTION ON CLIMB OUT NEAR 1000 FT. RAN QRH AND CLEARED MESSAGE. ENGINE 1 AIR SHUT OFF VALVE FAIL OPEN. BLEED 1 FAIL MESSAGE ON LANDING EMERGENCY DECLARED. C/A: R & R AMS MOTOR DRIVE MODULE 23, IAW AMM 21-00-02. OPERATIONS CHECK GOO
- [SDR SIMA20201010001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA20201010001.md): Fairing · chafed · Oct 10, 2020 · N259NN · Emb ERJ170200LR · Wing Main, Frame Structure
  > LT FIXED LEADING EDGE FAIRING IS CHAFED ON LEADING EDGE. FOUND ON OPEN UP. C/A: COMPLETED INSTALLING REPAIR DOUBLER ON LT FIXED LEADING EDGE FAIRING ON LEADING EDGE, IAW EMB 175 SRM 57-49-01 FIGURE 201.
- [SDR SIMA20200808002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA20200808002.md): None · cracked · Aug 8, 2020 · N259NN · Emb EMB110* · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > LH WING TIP SPAR 1 CRACKED, INSIDE 551AB.-C/A-COMPLETE:REMOVED AND REINSTALLED LH WING TIP IAW EMB 175 AMM 57-30-00. SEE NRTC E810496 FOR REPAIR TO CRACKED SPAR I. SEE WIPS AND TASKS FOR DETAILS
- [SDR SIMA20200808001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA20200808001.md): None · none · Aug 8, 2020 · N259NN · Emb EMB110* · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > RH WING TIP SPAR 1 CRACKED INSIDE 651AB.-C/A-COMPLETE:REMOVED AND REINSTALLED RH WING TIP IAW EMB 175 AMM 57-30-00. SEE NRTC E810516 FOR REPLACEMENT OF CRACKED SPAR I. SEE WIPS AND TASKS FOR DETAILS
- [SDR SIMA2019103029003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA2019103029003.md): Engine · odor · Oct 29, 2019 · N259NN · Emb ERJ170200LR · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > DURING DESCENT PASSING THROUGH 10K FT VERY STRONG SWEET LIKE ODOR FILLED FLIGHT DECK CA & FO FELT SINUS PROBLEMS AND DIZZINESS AFTER A FEW MINUTES OF EXPOSURE. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE RT ENGINE IAW WORK CARDS 71-00--01-000-801 AND 71-00-01-400-801. FCF FOUND
- [SDR SIMA2019103025004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA2019103025004.md): Seal · failed · Oct 25, 2019 · N259NN · Emb ERJ170200LR · Air Distribution System
  > CATEGORY A. IMMEDIATELY AFTER T/O FA 1&2 REPORTED SOUR MILK SMELL IN FWD & AFT GALLEY SMELL WENT AWAY AFTER LEVEL OFF AT FL 250 SMELL CAME BACK ONCE WE LEVELED OFF AT 12000 FT IN DECENT. "TRANSFERRED TO NRWC 059-ORD-00927"-C/A-REMOVED AND REPLACED SUMP SEAL VA
- [SDR SIMA201910075001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA201910075001.md): Unknown · odor · Oct 5, 2019 · N259NN · Emb ERJ170200LR · Air Distribution System
  > FA REPORTED A BURNED RUBBER ODOR IN THE CABIN. PERFORMED A HIGH POWER ENGINE RUN AT 86% FOR LT ENGINE N1 FOR 3 MIN, POWER REDUCE TO IDLE,ODOR INSPECTION INSIDE COCKPIT AND CABIN, NO BURNING ODOR DETECTED, RUN ENGINE FOR ODOR INSPECTION, NO BURNING ODOR
- [SDR SIMA20190827002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA20190827002.md): Unknown · odor · Aug 27, 2019 · N259NN · Emb ERJ170200LR · Air Distribution System
  > FA REPORTS NOXIOOUS PLKASTIC BURNING SMELL IN CABIN. NO VISIBLE SMOKE NOTED. PAX REACTED DISCOMFORT. C/W FIN TASK FOUND #2 PACK TO HAVE BURNING ODOR IN CABIN PER FIM 21-20-00-810-801 FOUND #2 TO BE THE SOURCE OF ODOR, POSSIBLE COFFEE CONTAMINATION FOUND IN A
- [SDR SIMA20190711001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA20190711001.md): Warning System · false activation · Jul 11, 2019 · N259NN · Emb ERJ170200LR · Cabin Pressure Control System
  > PRESN AUTO FAULT. C/A-AT THIS TIME RESETED SYST.OPS. CK GOOD IAW AMM 21-31-01.
- [SDR SIMA201906198002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA201906198002.md): Rib · bent · Jun 18, 2019 · N259NN · Emb ERJ170200LR · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/Rib
  > DURING HIDDEN DAMAGE INSPECTION AFTER AIRCRAFT COLLISION, FOUND HORIZONTAL STAB RIB 14 BENT. AIRCRAFT WAS REMOVED FROM SERVICE. REMOVED AND REPLACED RH HORIZONTAL STAB RIB 14 AND RIB 14 UPPER AND LOWER PACKERS IAW EMB 175 SRM 51-41-01, 51-41-02 AND 51-42-01.
- [SDR SIMA20190310002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA20190310002.md): A/C Pack · contaminated · Mar 10, 2019 · N259NN · Emb ERJ170200LR · Cabin Cooling System
  > SUPPLEMENTAL FA REPORTS EXHAUST SMELL CONCENTRATED TOWARDS FORWARD CABIN DURING DESCENT. NO SMELL IN COCKPIT. TURNING OFF RECIRC FANS SEEMED TO LESSEN THE SMELL. BOTH PACKS BOTH BLEEDS SELECTED OCCURED COMING THROUGH FL180 ALL THE WAY TO LANDING. ODOR PERSIST
- [SDR SIMA20190304006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA20190304006.md): Unknown · odor · Mar 4, 2019 · N259NN · Emb ERJ170200LR · Air Distribution System
  > STRONG ODOR RETURNED WHEN DESCENDING THROUGH APROX 10000FT NOTICEABLE BOTH IN COCKPIT AS IN CABIN SIMILAR AS PREVIOUS NOTED INBOUND TO OAX. C/A-PERFORMED FIM TASK 21-20-00-810-801 FOR ABNORMAL SMELL IN CABIN AND COCKPIT. ACCOMPLISHED HIGH POWER ENGINE RUNS IAW
- [SDR SIMA20190304004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA20190304004.md): Unknown · odor · Mar 4, 2019 · N259NN · Emb ERJ170200LR · Air Distribution System
  > FOUL ODOR IN FLIGHT. MOST DOMINANT WITH HIGH POWER SETTINGS. SMELLS LIKE ROTTEN EGGS. C/A-PERFORMED INSPECTION OF PACKS INLET NO DEFECTS NOTED. PERFORMED ENGINE RUN WITH FLIGHT CREW NO SMELL NOTED. COULD NOT DUPLICATED SMELL. IAW FIM 21-20-00-810-803.
- [SDR SIMA20190114001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA20190114001.md): Drain Mast · defective · Jan 14, 2019 · N259NN · Emb ERJ170200LR · Waste Disposal System
  > CABIN PRESSURIZATION STARTED TO CLIMB @ 1000 FPM AT FL 310-C/A-FOUND NO PRESSURIZATION FAULTS ON CMC. PERFORMED CABIN PRESSURIZATION LEAKAGE FUNCTIONAL TEST IAW AMM 21-31-00-720-802, OPC GOOD NO LEAKAGE FOUND AT 2L DOOR. ITEM DEFERRED PER MEL. GOT ACCESS TO F
- [SDR SIMA2018121109002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA2018121109002.md): Unknown · odor · Dec 9, 2018 · N259NN · Emb ERJ170200LR · Air Distribution System
  > FLIGHT ATTENDANT REPORTED SMELL OF BURNING PLASTIC FROM ROW 8 FOWARD. RAMPERS ALSO REPORTED FOWARD CARGO AREA SMELL OF "OILY BURN"-C/A-FOUND EVIDENCE OF COFFEE COMING FROM FOWARD GALLEY DRAIN. PERFOMED ENGINE RUNS WITH CREW AND PERFORMED OPERATIONAL TEST OF BO
- [SDR SIMA201808165002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA201808165002.md): Heat Exchanger · dirty · Aug 15, 2018 · N259NN · Emb ERJ170200LR · Cabin Cooling System
  > STRONG ODOR IN THE CABIN DURING TAKEOFF AND LANDING, OZONE LIKE ODOR. PERFORMED A RT HEAT EXCHANGER CLEANING IAW EO-EJ-2100-006, SYSTEM OPS AND LEAK CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR SIMA20180723002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA20180723002.md): Glowstrip · inoperative · Jul 23, 2018 · N259NN · Emb ERJ170200LR · Emergency Equipment
  > FORWARD CLOSET EMERGENCY FLOOR STRIP IS NOT ILLUMINATING. REMOVED AND REPLACED EMERGENCY PHOTOLUMINESCENT INDICATOR STRIP LIGHT AT FORWARD CLOSET IAW AMM 33-50-21, OPS CHECK GOOD.MEL RESTORED.
- [SDR SIMA20180704002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA20180704002.md): A/C Pack · contaminated · Jul 4, 2018 · N259NN · Emb ERJ170200LR · Cabin Cooling System
  > STRONG BURNING SMELL FROM AFT GALLEY. PERFORMED TROUBLESHOOTING PER FIM 21-20-00. FOUND STICKY GLOB OF CONTAMINANTS ON NR 2 PACK INTAKE. CLEANED AND REMOVED DEBRIS PER AMM 12-22-01. PERFORMED OPC OF BLEED SYSTEM PER AMM 36-11-00. NO SMELL NOTED. PERFORME
- [SDR SIMA20171031002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA20171031002.md): Acm · odor · Oct 31, 2017 · N259NN · Emb ERJ170200LR · Cabin Cooling System
  > CLIMBING OUT OF 24000 FEET F/A REPORTED A STRONG SMELL IN THE CABIN AS WELL AS PAX'S, STARTED TO RETURN TO DFW, SMELL AND BURNING SENSATION IN EYES AND THROAT. O2 MASK ON. TRANSFERRED TO NRWC 059-DFW-00050. REMOVED AND REPLACED R/H ACM IAW EMB 175 AMM 21-51-0
- [SDR SIMA20171031001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA20171031001.md): Unknown · odor · Oct 31, 2017 · N259NN · Emb ERJ170200LR · Air Distribution System
  > FA REPORTED SUSPICIOUS SMELL 25 MINUTES AFTER TAKEOFF AROUND ROW 4. PERFORMED VISUAL INSPECTION OF CABIN AREA ROWS 3 AND 4 WITH NO SMELLS OR ODORS PRESENT. INSPECTED LIGHTING IAW 33-21-00 ADJ. TEST NO DEFECTS NOTED. VISUALLY INSPECTED OUTER FUSELAGE AND CARGO
- [SDR SIMA20170920003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA20170920003.md): Warning Message · false activation · Sep 20, 2017 · N259NN · Emb ERJ170200LR · Drag Control System
  > DURING DECENT WITH ONLY FLAPS 1, SPEED BRAKE LEVER DISAGREE EICAS MESSAGE WITHOUT SPEED BRAKES. FOLLOWED FIM 27-03-00,NO LRU FAULT, PERFORMED AN OPS CHECK IAW AMM 27-66-02, OPS CHECKED GOOD.

## 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 = 'N259NN' AND registry_match = 'registration'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N259NN/reports

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