# Service difficulty reports: N285TW

A list on [N285TW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N285TW.md).

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

- [SDR 2023FA0000749](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000749.md): Position Switch · false indication · Nov 8, 2023 · N285TW · Amd FALCON20 · Indicating/Recording System
  > ON DECENT IN TO ELP THE LANDING GEAR WAS EXTENDED, THE RH M/L/G DOWN AND LOCKED GREEN LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE. THE ALTERNATE LANDING GEAR EXTENSION SYSTEM WAS USED WITH THE GREEN LIGHT STILL WAS NOT ILLUMINATED. THE CREW DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND FLEW BY THE
- [SDR HAEA202309120274](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HAEA202309120274.md): Engine · fod · Sep 11, 2023 · N285TW · Amd FALCON20D5 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > AIRCRAFT DEPARTED LYH-SHV, AT CRUISE ALTITUDE OF FL280 THE LEFT ENGINE EXPERENCED A LOSS OF POWER/FLAMEOUT, THE CREW DECENDED TO FL240 AND PERFORMED A SUCCESSFUL AIR START. AFTER LANDING IN SHV THE ENGINE WAS INSPECTED BY AMERISTAR MAINT AND THEY FOUND FOD DAM
- [SDR HAEA20190305002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HAEA20190305002.md): Unknown · malfunctioned · Mar 5, 2019 · N285TW · Amd FALCON20 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > ON APPROACH IN TO KYIP THE LANDING GEAR WAS SELECTED DOWN WITH ONLY 3 RED LIGHTS ILLUMINATED, PILOT REPORTED IT DID NOT SOUND LIKE THE GEAR HAD EXTENDED AND CONTACTED TOWER TO DO A FLYBY AND WAS TOLD THEY DID NOT SEE THE GEAR EXTENDED. LANDING GEAR EMER EXTENS
- [SDR HAEA201000217](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HAEA201000217.md): Motor · intermittent · Oct 27, 2010 · N285TW · Amd FALCON20 · Trailing Edge Flap Control System
  > TOOK OFF FROM RUNWAY 30, TAKEOFF NORMAL AT 400 FT, V2 + 20 SELECTED FLAPS ZERO. FLAPS STAYED AT 15 DEGREES. CLIMBED TO 4000 FT MSL. ATTEMPTED TO IDENTIFY PROBLEM AND FOUND FLAPS WOULD NOT EXTEND PAST 15 DEGREES. CONTACT TOWER AND ASKED FOR LONGEST RUNWAY. TOWE
- [SDR HAEA200900207](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HAEA200900207.md): Uplock Switch · faulty · Jan 30, 2009 · N285TW · Amd FALCON20 · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > CLIMBOUT GTR GEAR UNSAFE LIGHT UPON GEAR RETRACTION. CREW PERFORMED PROCEDURES PER MANUAL. LANDING UNEVENTFUL IN GTR. AIRCRAFT MOVED TO ADS UNDER FAA SPECIAL FLIGHT PERMIT FOR REPAIR. MAINTENANCE FOUND FAULTY SWITCH IN NOSE GEAR UP LOCK. REPLACED FAULTY S
- [SDR HAEA002002007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HAEA002002007.md): Attach Fitting · corroded · Jul 17, 2007 · N285TW · Amd FALCONE · Fuselage, Wing Attach Fittings
  > DURING TANK AND PLANK INSPECTION THE LT AND RT WING TO FUSELAGE ATTACH FITTINGS WERE DISCOVERED TO HAVE MINOR CORROSION ON THE LOWER OB SURFACE. THE WINGS WERE DEMATED TO INSURE THAT CORROSION HAD NOT MIGRATED TO BETWEEN THE WING TO FUSELAGE ATTACH FITTINGS.
- [SDR HAEA200500186](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HAEA200500186.md): Door · open · Dec 9, 2005 · N285TW · Amd FALCONE · Cargo/Baggage Doors
  > DEPARTED RWY, CLIMBING TO 9500 FT CARGO DOOR OPENED. CREW DECLARED AN EMERGENCY & RETURNED, LANDING NORMAL. INSPECTION FOUND CARGO DOOR SUSTAINED DAMAGED DURING EVENT ABOVE. ACFT FERRIED TO MX FOR REPAIRS. MX REPAIRED DAMAGE TO DOOR CAP & SURROUNDING SKIN
- [SDR HAEA200400161](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HAEA200400161.md): Uplock Switch · failed · Aug 4, 2004 · N285TW · Amd FALCONE · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > AIRCRAFT DIVERTED. PILOTS REPORTED THAT THE GEAR WOULD RETRACT BUT THE GEAR DOORS WOULD NOT CLOSE. MAINTENANCE FOUND RT GEAR UPLOCK SWITCH BAD. REPLACED SWITCH, OPS CHECK GOOD. <CLOSED>.
- [SDR HAEA153](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HAEA153.md): Controller · malfunctioned · Jul 3, 2004 · N285TW · Amd FALCONE · Cabin Pressure Control System
  > AIRCRAFT DEPARTED ADS CLIMBING THROUGH 10,000 FT CABIN DID NOT PRESSURIZE. ALL SWITCHES CHECKED NORMAL. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO ADS FOR MAINTENANCE. LANDING NORMAL.
- [SDR HAEA00147](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HAEA00147.md): Pump · failed · Jun 15, 2004 · N285TW · Amd FALCONE · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > ON DESCENT INTO CHS, AIRCRAFT LOST OIL PRESSURE IN NR 1 ENGINE. CREW INITIATED ENGINE SHUTDOWN PROCEDURES. DECLARED EMERGENCY, LANDED AT CHS UNEVENTFUL.
- [SDR 00138](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/00138.md): Switch · out of adjust · May 7, 2004 · N285TW · Amd FALCONE · Door Warning System
  > PILOT REPORTED MAIN CARGO DOOR LIGHT CAME ON AND CABIN PRESS DUMPED, RETURNED TO DEPARTURE AIRPORT FOR MAINTENANCE. MAINTENANCE ADJUSTED SWITCH AND OPS CHECKED AIRCRAFT AND SYSTEM, RETURNED AIRCRAFT TO SERVICE. (CLOSED)
- [SDR HAEA00114](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HAEA00114.md): Latch · leaking · Sep 22, 2003 · N285TW · Amd FALCONE · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > PILOT REPORTED SEMI- RAPID DECOMPRESSION AT FL290 SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH DOOR LIGHT, AFTER RAPID DESCENT WAS INITIATED TO 10,000FT, AFTER APPROX 7 OR 8 MINUTES THE CABIN BEGAN PRESSURIZING. AIRCRAFT WAS DIVERTED TO ADS FOR MAINTENANCE. WILL UPDATE REPORT AFTER
- [SDR 00110](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/00110.md): Line · broken · Sep 9, 2003 · N285TW · Amd FALCONE · Cabin Pressure Control System
  > PILOT REPORTED CABIN ALTITUDE INDICATING HIGH, CYCLED PRESSURIZATION VALVES, RETURNED TO DEPARTURE AIRPORT FOR MAINTENANCE, REPAIRED BROKEN PRESSURIZATION LINE IAW / FALCON MM. RETURN AIRCRAFT TO SERVICE.
- [SDR 00086](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/00086.md): Control Panel · failed · Mar 26, 2003 · N285TW · Amd FALCONE · Flight Compartment Lighting
  > PILOT REPORTED DURING CLIMB AT FL290 ELECTRICAL SMOKE IN COCKPIT REQUESTED RETURN TO DEPARTURE AIRPORT ADS, ISOLATED NR 1 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND SMOKE DECREASED, REMAINDER OF FLIGHT UNEVENTFUL. WILL UPDATE THIS REPORT AFTER MAINTENANCE. REMOVED AND REPLACED FAI
- [SDR 00077](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/00077.md): Connector · dirty · Feb 5, 2003 · N285TW · Amd FALCONE · Engine Oil Indicating System
  > PILOT REPORTED OIL TEMP INDICATION ON LT ENGINE HIGHER THAN NORMAL, PILOT RETURNED TO DEPARTURE AIRPORT. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND CLEANED OIL TEMP CONNECTOR PLUG RESEATED AND OPS CHECKED NORMAL.
- [SDR 00076](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/00076.md): Line · loose · Feb 2, 2003 · N285TW · Amd FALCONE · Engine Bleed Air System
  > PILOT REPORTED ODOR OF BURNING WIRES, RETURN TO DEPARTURE AIRPORT. MAINTENANCE FOUND LOOSE BLEED AIR LINE BEHIND CO-PILOT RADIO RACK, GROUND RUN CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR 00056](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/00056.md): Gyro · failed · Oct 28, 2002 · N285TW · Amd FALCONE · Directional Gyro and Indicating System
  > AIRCRAFT DEPARTED AND PILOT DIRECTIONAL GYRO STOPPED MOVING, AIRCRAFT DIVERTED FOR MAINTENANCE, REMOVED AND REPLACED LEFT DIRECTIONAL GYRO, AIRCRAFT RETURN TO SERVICE.
- [SDR 00032](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/00032.md): Squat Switch · malfunctioned · Jun 28, 2002 · N285TW · Amd FALCONE · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > AIRCRAFT CLIMBING OUT OF LIT EN ROUTE TO DET AIRCRAFT STARTED TO DEPRESSURIZE, LEVELED OFF STILL WOULD NOT HOLD CABIN. DIVERTED TO MEM. REMOVED AND REPLACED RT SQUAT SWITCH AND ALTITUDE CONTROLLER, GROUND CK GOOD. RETURNED AIRCRAFT TO SERVICE.

## 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 = 'N285TW' AND registry_match = 'registration'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N285TW/reports

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