# N297SW: 1996 Embraer EMB-120ER

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Embraer EMB-120ER](https://openairdocs.org/model/embraer-emb-120er) (registry code 3260203, 32 seats)
- Engine: [Pratt & Whitney Canada PW118](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-canada-pw118) (registry code 52116)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A31SO](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A31SO) (Embraer S.A.), [TCDS E20NE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E20NE) (Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 120.327
- Year built: 1996
- Type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type: Turbo-prop
- Airworthiness: Standard, transport
- Airworthiness date: December 13, 1996
- Certificate issued: February 3, 2016
- Expires: February 28, 2029
- Mode S code: A31120
- Registered owner: [Berry Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BERRY%20AVIATION%20INC)
- Location: [San Marcos, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/San%20Marcos)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 29.8817° N, 97.9848° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 78666, within about 8 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=297SW
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N297SW

From the FAA registry file of October 21, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 61 in force

### Matched by airframe (Embraer EMB-120ER)

- [AD 2026-13-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-13-02): Navigation · Airbus Canada Limited Partnership 18, 49-46, 80-A and 555 more. Effective Jul 1, 2026
- [AD 2025-02-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-02-09): Fuselage · Embraer EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Mar 18, 2025
- [AD 2023-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-10-02): Indicating/Recording System, Navigation · Boeing 18, 23, 35 and 1,060 more. Effective May 26, 2023
- [AD 2017-10-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-10-04): Landing Gear · Embraer EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Jun 29, 2017
- [AD 2011-08-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-08-09): Fuel · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Aug 1, 2011
- [AD 2011-01-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-01-09): Oxygen · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 290 more. Effective Feb 9, 2011
- [AD 2010-19-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-19-04): Airborne Auxiliary Power · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Oct 27, 2010
- [AD 2008-04-18 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-04-18-R1): Fuel · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Nov 16, 2009
- [AD 2009-15-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-15-18): Fuel · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Sep 2, 2009
- [AD 2008-15-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-15-01): Elevator trim system · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Aug 21, 2008
- [AD 2007-26-21](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-26-21): EMB-120 wing section · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Feb 20, 2008
- [AD 2006-12-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-12-14): Shut-off and crossbleed valves of the bleed air system · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Jul 18, 2006
- [AD 2006-11-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-11-10): De-icing system ejector flow control valves · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Jun 30, 2006
- [AD 2006-10-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-10-09): Wiring harnesses · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Jun 20, 2006
- [AD 2006-07-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-07-18): Elevator control surface · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective May 12, 2006
- [AD 2006-02-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-02-02): Auxiliary power unit (APU) · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Feb 24, 2006
- [AD 2005-25-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-25-01): Electrical harnesses · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Jan 9, 2006
- [AD 2004-14-25](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-14-25): Lower rotating beacon to the airframe · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Aug 23, 2004
- [AD 2004-14-24](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-14-24): Rotary variable inductive transducers (RVITs) · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Aug 23, 2004
- [AD 2004-13-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-13-12): Airplane Flight Manual - propeller synchronizer switch · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Aug 6, 2004
- [AD 2004-13-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-13-13): Access door ramp of the fueling control panel · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Aug 3, 2004
- [AD 2004-12-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-12-18): Vertical Cargo Nets in Cargo-Configured Cabins · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Jul 27, 2004
- [AD 2004-12-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-12-12): Main landing gear (MLG) · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Jul 21, 2004
- [AD 2004-06-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-06-07): Pitot/static 1, 2 and auxiliary sensors · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Apr 29, 2004
- [AD 2004-01-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-01-04): Hydraulic tube assemblies · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Feb 13, 2004
- [AD 2003-15-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-15-05): Flight idle stop system circuit breaker · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 1 more. Effective Sep 4, 2003
- [AD 2003-12-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-12-12): Airplane Flight Manual - flight attendant's seat · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 1 more. Effective Jul 28, 2003
- [AD 2001-22-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-22-14): Fire Extinguishing System Bottle Cartridges · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 105 more. Effective Dec 10, 2001
- [AD 2001-20-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-20-17): Airplane Flight Manual-Ice Accretion · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 1 more. Effective Oct 22, 2001
- [AD 2001-15-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-15-17): Transponder Control Panels · Bombardier ATR42-200, ATR42-300, ATR42-320 and 30 more. Effective Aug 20, 2001
- [AD 2001-06-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-06-18): AFM Revisions - Limitations Section - Ice Protection System · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 1 more. Effective Apr 16, 2001
- [AD 2000-23-30](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-23-30): Elevator Control Cable · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 1 more. Effective Jan 2, 2001
- [AD 2000-23-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-23-09): Hydraulics · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 1 more. Effective Dec 20, 2000
- [AD 2000-22-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-22-12): Circuit Breakers · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 1 more. Effective Dec 12, 2000
- [AD 2000-22-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-22-08): Mass-Balance Weights of the Aileron · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 1 more. Effective Dec 11, 2000
- [AD 2000-19-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-19-07): Direct Current (DC) Relay Box · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER and EMB-120RT. Effective Oct 31, 2000
- [AD 2000-19-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-19-10): Prevent Sudden Change In Pitch Attitude · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 1 more. Effective Oct 13, 2000
- [AD 99-19-28](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-19-28): Brake Assemblies Of Main Landing Gear · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120ER and EMB-120RT. Effective Oct 20, 1999
- [AD 99-17-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-17-04): Aileron Control Cables And Nylon Grommets · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER and EMB-120RT. Effective Sep 22, 1999
- [AD 99-02-18 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-02-18-R1): Titanium Thermal Insulating Blankets · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER and EMB-120RT. Effective Mar 3, 1999
- [AD 98-15-22](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-15-22): Wing De-Ice Boot · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER and EMB-120RT. Effective Aug 27, 1998
- [AD 98-13-29](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-13-29): AFM - Limitation Section - Power Levers · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER and EMB-120RT. Effective Jul 29, 1998
- [AD 98-03-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-03-19): Prevent Generator Overload Conditions · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER and EMB-120RT. Effective Mar 18, 1998
- [AD 97-05-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-05-02): Channel Fairings And Shims · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER and EMB-120RT. Effective Apr 2, 1997
- [AD 97-02-21](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-02-21): Inspect Wing Skin For Fuel Leakage · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER and EMB-120RT. Effective Mar 3, 1997
- [AD 96-25-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-25-12): Auxiliary Power Units · BAE Systems HS 748 Series 2A, HS 748 Series 2B, 707-100 Long Body and 74 more. Effective Jan 13, 1997
- [AD 95-26-15 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-26-15-R1): Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance Systems · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 159 more. Effective Dec 26, 1996
- [AD 96-09-24](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-09-24): AFM- Icing · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER and EMB-120RT. Effective Jun 11, 1996
- [AD 95-25-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-25-11): AFM - Limitations Sections Propeller · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER and EMB-120RT. Effective Dec 27, 1995
- [AD 95-22-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-22-01): Fluorescent Lighting System · Aerospace Lighting Fluorescent lighting systems, A310-203, A310-204 and 74 more. Effective Dec 4, 1995

### Matched by engine (Pratt & Whitney Canada PW118)

- [AD 2012-26-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-26-08): Propeller shafts · Pratt & Whitney Canada PW118, PW118A, PW118B and 20 more. Effective Feb 15, 2013
- [AD 2006-19-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-19-06): Propeller shaft · Pratt & Whitney Canada PW118, PW118A, PW118B and 14 more. Effective Sep 29, 2006
- [AD 2003-21-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-21-03): Low pressure rotor speed (NL) sensor · Pratt & Whitney Canada PW118, PW120, PW120A and 1 more. Effective Nov 20, 2003
- [AD 2003-16-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-16-04): Fuel heaters · Pratt & Whitney Canada PW118, PW118A, PW118B and 19 more. Effective Sep 10, 2003
- [AD 98-14-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-14-02): Fuel Manifold Transfer Tubes · Pratt & Whitney Canada PW118, PW118A, PW118B and 17 more. Effective Aug 31, 1998
- [AD 97-17-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-17-05): Gas Generator Case Drain Ports · Pratt & Whitney Canada PW118, PW118A, PW118B and 17 more. Effective Sep 9, 1997
- [AD 94-03-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-03-02): High Pressure Turbine Disks · Pratt & Whitney Canada PW118, PW118A, PW120 and 5 more. Effective Feb 16, 1994
- [AD 92-01-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-01-08): High Pressure Rotor · Pratt & Whitney Canada PW118, PW118A, PW120 and 5 more. Effective Jul 27, 1992
- [AD 91-06-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/91-06-02): Turbomachinery Magnetic Chip Detector · Pratt & Whitney Canada PW118, PW118A, PW120 and 6 more. Effective Mar 29, 1991
- [AD 91-01-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/91-01-03): Hydromechanical Fuel Control Units · Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-5, PW118, PW118A and 3 more. Effective Jan 7, 1991
- [AD 88-26-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-26-51): High Pressure Turbine Components · Pratt & Whitney Canada PW118, PW118A, PW120 and 2 more. Effective Sep 22, 1989

### Historical (superseded or no longer in force)

- [AD 2008-04-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-04-18) (historical): Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCL) · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Apr 3, 2008
- [AD 2001-17-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-17-01) (historical): Aileron and Elevator · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER and EMB-120RT. Effective Aug 27, 2001
- [AD 2001-13-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-13-14) (historical): Airplane Flight Manual--Placard on the Main Instrument Panel, and the "LIGHT-HEAVY" Inflation Switch of the 
Leading Edge Deicing Boots · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER and EMB-120RT. Effective Jul 12, 2001
- [AD 2001-02-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-02-06) (historical): Icing Conditions · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER and EMB-120RT. Effective Mar 5, 2001
- [AD 2000-20-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-20-05) (historical): Landing Gear Doors · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER and EMB-120RT. Effective Nov 13, 2000
- [AD 99-02-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-02-18) (historical): Titanium Thermal Insulating Blankets · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER and EMB-120RT. Effective Mar 3, 1999
- [AD 97-26-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-26-06) (historical): AFM - Limitation Section - Ice · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER and EMB-120RT. Effective Jan 23, 1998
- [AD 97-26-22](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-26-22) (historical): Movable Backstop Of Elevator Pitch Trim · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER and EMB-120RT. Effective Jan 13, 1998
- [AD 92-16-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-16-51) (historical): Backup Flight Idle Stop System · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER and EMB-120RT. Effective Sep 23, 1992
- [AD 2012-11-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-11-14) (historical): Propeller shafts · Pratt & Whitney Canada PW118, PW118A, PW118B and 20 more. Effective Jul 20, 2012

## Information bulletins (advisory) (1 in force)

- [SAIB NM-09-03](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-09-03): Engine Fuel and Control - Implementing Fuel Tank System Airworthiness Limitations. Issued Dec 11, 2008

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N297SW.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Incident 19990721034329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990721034329I), Jul 21, 1999: Emb EMB120 (N297SW), Palm Springs, CA. (-23) The abovementioned aircraft returned to Palm Springs airport shortly after takeoff due to smoke emanating from the left engine, serial #AO-0019. Psp…

## Service difficulty reports (113, newest 50)

As reported by operators and repair stations.

- [SDR HKGA202208240001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HKGA202208240001), Aug 18, 2022: CLEVIS. SHEARED. LEFT HAND ENGINE NACELLE, IB SIDE , UPPER FWD SUPPORT ROD FWD CLEVIS WAS FOUND TO BE SHEARED AT THE THREADED PORTION OF THE CLEVIS
- [SDR HKGA20220816001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HKGA20220816001), Aug 16, 2022: SUPPORT ROD. SHEARED. LEFT HAND ENGINE NACELLE, IB SIDE, UPPER FWD SUPPORT ROD CLEVIS WAS FOUND TO BE SHEARED AT THE THREADED PORTION OF THE CLEVIS.
- [SDR HKGA20220602001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HKGA20220602001), Jun 2, 2022: NONE. NONE. BIRD STRIKE ON THE UPPER FUSELAGE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE CROWN ABOVE AND AFT OF THE COCKPIT WINDOWS AND FWD VHF 1 ANTENNA, DAMAGE TO ANTENNA MOUNT POINT BETWEEN
- [SDR SWIA2014061838217](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA2014061838217), Jun 9, 2014: SMOKE DETECTOR. NO TEST. CARGO SMOKE TEST INOPERATIVE. R & R NR 2 SMOKE DETECTOR IN CARGO BAY IAW AMM.
- [SDR SWIA201438004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201438004), Jun 5, 2014: CONNECTOR. DIRTY. AFT CARGO SMOKE DETECTOR WILL NOT TEST. CLEANED ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR ON 2 SMOKE DETECTOR. OPS CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR SWIA201335578](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201335578), Dec 11, 2013: GROUND STUD. LOOSE. EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN ROW 6A DOES NOT ILLUMINATE. FLT 5427 SECURED THE GROUND STUD FOR THE EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN AT ROW 6A.
- [SDR SWIA201335514](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201335514), Nov 4, 2013: DOOR FRAME. CRACKED. CARGO DOOR FRAME CRACKED. C-CHECK REPLACED CARGO DOOR FRAME A STRUCTURAL COMPONENT IAW SRM.
- [SDR SWIA201335513](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201335513), Nov 4, 2013: SUPPORT FITTING. CRACKED. MAIN CABIN DOOR ROTATING ARM ATTACH SUPPORT FITTING CRACKED. C-CHECK REPLACED MAIN CABIN DOOR CUT OUT LOWER FITTING FRAME PN 120-18804-001 IAW SRM.
- [SDR SWIA201335515](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201335515), Nov 2, 2013: FRAME. DAMAGED. SHEET METAL DAMAGE TO FRAME 46A AT LOWER LT SIDE, BELLOW AFT CARGO PARTITION. C-CHECK REMOVED DAMAGED SECTION OF FRAME 46A AT STRINGER 20L & SPLICED IN NEW SECT
- [SDR SWIA201335521](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201335521), Nov 1, 2013: SUPPORT. CRACKED. LT WING NR 3 FUEL CELL HAS 1 SKIN SUPPORT CRACKED AFT INBD SIDE OF PANEL. C-CHECK REPLACED 1 SKIN SUPPORT INBD OF NR 3 FUEL ACCESS PANEL 1 STRINGER AFT PN 120-6
- [SDR SWIA201335520](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201335520), Nov 1, 2013: SUPPORT. CRACKED. LT NACELLE GEAR WELL FIREWALL BULKHEAD EXHAUST CRADLE FRAME CRACKED, ZONE 433. C-CHECK REPLACED LT NACELLE GEAR WELL FIREWALL SUPPORT PN 120-32357-001 IAW SRM.
- [SDR SWIA201335519](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201335519), Nov 1, 2013: STRINGER. CRACKED. LT NACELLE GEAR WELL OTBD HORIZONTAL FRAME CRACKED. C-CHECK REPAIRED LT NACELLE, OTBD STRINGER WEB 3L IAW SRM.
- [SDR SWIA201335518](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201335518), Nov 1, 2013: SPAR. CRACKED. LT WING AUX SPAR INBD OF NACELLE CRACKED AT HI-LOK IN CORNER INBD OF POWER CONDITION CABLE CAGE. C-CHECK REPAIRED LT WING UPPER AUX SPAR JUST INBD OF NACELLE IA
- [SDR SWIA201335517](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201335517), Nov 1, 2013: RIB. CRACKED. LT WING NR 17 RIB UPPER SURFACE FWD WEB RIB CRACKED AT RIVET. C-CHECK REPLACED FWD RIB WEB PN 120-17058-001 AT LT WING NR 17 RIB IAW SRM & AMM.
- [SDR SWIA201335516](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201335516), Nov 1, 2013: DOOR FRAME. CORRODED. MAIN CABIN DOOR HAS CORROSION IN BAY 7. C-CHECK REPLACED LOWER FRAME IAW SRM.
- [SDR SWIA201335522](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201335522), Oct 31, 2013: REPAIR. DAMAGED. PREVIOUS REPAIR ON RUDDER HAS A NUTPLATE WITH PULLED RIVETS, LT SIDE OF RUDDER. C-CHECK FABRICATED NEW REPAIR DOUBLER.
- [SDR SWIA201335525](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201335525), Oct 30, 2013: CLEAT. CRACKED. RT WING NR 3 FUEL PANEL AFT OTBD SKIN CLEAT CRACKED. C-CHECK REPLACED LOWER SKIN CLEAT PN 120-61344-606 ON RT WING OTBD AFT OF NR 3 FUEL ACCESS PANEL IAW AMM & 
- [SDR SWIA201335524](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201335524), Oct 30, 2013: CLEAT. CRACKED. RT WING NR 5 FUEL PANEL INBD FWD UPPER TWO SKIN CLEATS CRACKED. C-CHECK REPLACED TWO UPPER SKIN CLEATS PN 120-17062-613 & 120-17063-609 ON RT WING FWD INBD OF N
- [SDR SWIA201335523](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201335523), Oct 30, 2013: CLEAT. CRACKED. RT WING NR 6 FUEL PANEL INBD FWD UPPER SKIN CLEAT CRACKED. C-CHECK REPLACED UPPER SKIN CLEAT PN 120-17063-611 ON RT WING FWD INBD OF NR 6 FUEL ACCESS PANEL IAW 
- [SDR SWIA201335526](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201335526), Oct 29, 2013: WEB. CHAFED. LT MLG BAY OTBD WEBBING CHAFED BEYOND LIMITS. C-CHECK REPLACED LT NACELLE OTBD GEAR WELL WEBBING IAW SRM.
- [SDR SWIA201335527](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201335527), Oct 28, 2013: CLEAT. CRACKED. RT WING HAS FOUR LEAKING RIVETS BY THE NR 4 FUEL PANEL & LOWER SKIN CLEAT CRACKED AT RIB 18. C-CHECK REPLACED LOWER SKIN CLEAT PN 120-61345-615 ON RT WING AT RI
- [SDR SWIA201335040](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201335040), Oct 23, 2013: LIGHT. OUT OF POSITION. EMERGENCY LIGHT ON FLOOR IN ROW 7 IS DIM. SERVICED REPOSITION LAMP INTO LAMP HOLDER AT ROW 7 FLOOR LEVEL 3 LIGHT.
- [SDR SWIA201333598](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201333598), Jun 1, 2013: ENGINE. FAILED. ON DESCENT SMOKE ENTERED CABIN. RAN QRH LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. REPLACED RT ENGINE IAW AMM.
- [SDR SWIA201333532](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201333532), May 24, 2013: UNKNOWN. SMOKE. ENGINE BLEED IN AUTO AND PACKS IN LOW, SMOKE BEGAN FILLING CABIN. SMOKE STOPPED AFTER SELECTING ENGINE BLEEDS TO LOW. RAN BOTH ENGINES WITH BLEED IN AUTO MODE. 
- [SDR SWIA201333334](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201333334), Apr 24, 2013: UNKNOWN. SMOKE. SMOKE IN CABIN, APU OFF, ENGINE BLEED AUTO, PACKS NORM, TEMP CONTROLLER MANUAL, COLD IN PAX CABIN, TURNED RIGHT PACK OFF. SMOKE CLEARED. NO FURTHER PROBLEMS. (F
- [SDR SWIA201333275](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201333275), Apr 19, 2013: UNKNOWN. SMOKE. SMOKE REPORTED IN THE CABIN, THE TOILET SMOKE DETECTOR WENT OFF. DECLARED AN EMERGENCY. SMOKE DISSIPATED DURING LANDING. (FLT 6367) NO SMELL OF SMOKE IN CABIN, 
- [SDR SWIA201332772](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201332772), Feb 9, 2013: SMOKE DETECTOR. FALSE ACTIVATION. SMOKE DETECTOR IN LAV WENT OFF. NO SIGNS OF SMOKE. (FLT 5315) NO SIGNS OF SMOKE OR SMELL, COULD NOT DUPLICATE, REPLACED LAV SMOKE DETECTOR BATTERY AS A PRECAUTI
- [SDR SWIA201332616](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201332616), Jan 22, 2013: WINDSHIELD. CRACKED. CAPT'S SIDE WINDSHIELD CRACKED. (FLT 7386) NEW WINDSHIELD INSTALLED ON CAPT'S SIDE.
- [SDR SWIA201232372](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201232372), Dec 15, 2012: SIGN. BROKEN. EXIT SIGN ON WALL AT 6C BROKEN. (FLT 5355) REPLACED EXIT SIGN AT SEAT 6BC.
- [SDR SWIA201232266](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201232266), Nov 25, 2012: SMOKE DETECTOR. FAULTY. SMOKE DETECTOR WENT OFF. (FLT 5645) REPLACED LAV SMOKE DETECTOR BATTERY.
- [SDR SWIA201232129](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201232129), Nov 7, 2012: HYDRAULIC SYSTEM. CONTAMINATED. MAIN CABIN DOOR WILL NOT FREE FALL DOWN. (FLT 7759) BLED AIR FROM GREEN HYDRAULIC SYSTEM.
- [SDR SWIA201231632](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201231632), Aug 23, 2012: SIGN. MISSING. EMERGENCY SIGN AT 6A MISSING. (FLT 6283) REPLACED EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN AT 6A IN REFERENCE TO AMM.
- [SDR SWIA201230151](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201230151), Mar 23, 2012: LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. EMERGENCY LIGHT BELOW FLIGHT ATTENDANT JUMPSEAT IS OUT. (FLT 7765) RELAMPED EMERGENCY LIGHT.
- [SDR SWIA201230149](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201230149), Mar 19, 2012: WIRE. BROKEN. EXIT SIGN ON BIN DOOR AT ROW 9 IS OUT. (SERVICE) REPAIRED BROKEN WIRE.
- [SDR SWIA201229616](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201229616), Feb 10, 2012: BEARING. FAILED. MAIN CABIN DOOR IS HARD TO OPEN AND CLOSE. (FLT 7781) REPLACED BEARINGS ON TORQUE TUBE.
- [SDR SWIA201229440](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201229440), Jan 28, 2012: WIRE. BROKEN. OVERHEAD EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT PANEL AT ROW 9 IS OUT. (FLT 6264) REPAIRED TERMINAL WIRE AT EMERGENCY EXIT ROW 9.
- [SDR SWIA201229301](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201229301), Jan 13, 2012: ALTIMETER. FAILED. FIRST OFFICER VSI JUMPS 300 FEET PER MINUTE WHENEVER ALTIMETER SETTING IS ADJUSTED. (FLT 5516) REPLACED THE ALTIMETER.
- [SDR SWIA201128599](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201128599), Nov 20, 2011: SCREW. OUT OF ADJUST. LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT. (FLT 5438) ADJUSTED LEFT MAIN GEAR UP LOCK ROLLER ADJUSTMENT SCREW.
- [SDR SWIA201128593](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201128593), Nov 20, 2011: CONNECTOR. CONTAMINATED. RIGHT ENGINE DUCT LEAK INDICATION. CREW FOLLOWED QRH AND SHUT RIGHT ENGINE DOWN. (FLT 5505) CLEANED MOISTURE FROM RIGHT ENGINE DUCT LEAK SENSOR CONNECTOR.
- [SDR SWIA201128444](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201128444), Oct 5, 2011: RIB. CRACKED. RIGHT WING INBOARD LEADING EDGE INBOARD RIB IS CRACKED. (C-CHECK) REPLACED INBOARD RIB ON RIGHT WING INBOARD LEADING EDGE WITH A SERVICEABLE UNIT.
- [SDR SWIA201126397](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201126397), Jun 1, 2011: SKIN. DAMAGED. ABOUT AN 1 INCH HOLE IN FUSELAGE AROUND 1.5 FEET ABOVE THE CARGO DOOR FRAME 44 STRINGER 3. (SERVICE) REPAIRED FUSELAGE SKIN AT ABOUT FRAME 44 & STRINGER 3 PER S
- [SDR SWIA201126171](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201126171), May 1, 2011: LIGHT. BROKEN. RIGHT SIDE ROW 6 EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT ASSEMBLY IS BROKEN. (FLT 6679) REPLACED EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT ASSEMBLY.
- [SDR SWIA201024238](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201024238), Apr 17, 2010: STIFFENER. CRACKED. RIGHT NACELLE HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR ATTACH FRAME LOWER STIFFENER CRACKED. (C CHECK) REPLACED STIFFENER PER SRM.
- [SDR SWIA201024237](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201024237), Apr 16, 2010: FITTING. CORRODED. SKIN CLEATS BELOW CABIN FLOOR IN ZONE 131 CORRODED. (C CHECK) REPLACED PER SRM.
- [SDR SWIA201024233](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201024233), Apr 16, 2010: BUTTSTRAP. CORRODED. LEFT BUTT STRAP, FRAMES 16 TO 17, CORRODED. (C CHECK)REPLACED BUTT STRAP PER SRM.
- [SDR SWIA201024232](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201024232), Apr 16, 2010: SUPPORT. CRACKED. STRINGER TO RIB ANGLE CRACKED AT RIGHT NR 1 FUEL CELL FORWARD STRINGER. (C CHECK)REPLACED STRINGER RIB SUPPORT PER SRM.
- [SDR SWIA201024236](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201024236), Apr 15, 2010: STRINGER. CORRODED. STRINGER 19 BELOW PASSENGER DOOR CORRODED. (C CHECK) REPLACED STRINGER SECTION PER SRM.
- [SDR SWIA201024234](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201024234), Apr 15, 2010: SKIN. CRACKED. RIGHT AFT NACELLE, OUTBOARD SIDE, SKIN CRACKED. (C CHECK)REPLACED RIB AND SKIN PER SRM.
- [SDR SWIA201024160](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201024160), Apr 5, 2010: HANDLE. LACK OF LUBE. MAIN DOOR DIFFICULT TO OPEN FROM OUTSIDE. (FLT 6828) LUBED OUTER HANDLE ASSEMBLY.
- [SDR SWIA201023809](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201023809), Feb 24, 2010: WIRE. LOOSE. EMERGENCY LIGHT OVER 6A INOP. (FLT 6236) RE-SECURED WIRE AT LIGHT ASSEMBLY.

All 113: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N297SW/reports.md

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- The Pratt & Whitney Canada PW118 engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-canada-pw118.md

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