# Service difficulty reports: N297SW

A list on [N297SW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N297SW.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 · 113 reports

- [SDR HKGA202208240001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HKGA202208240001.md): Clevis · sheared · Aug 18, 2022 · N297SW · Emb EMB120ER · Nacelle/Pylon, Main Frame
  > 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.md): Support Rod · sheared · Aug 16, 2022 · N297SW · Emb EMB120ER · Nacelle/Pylon, Attach Fittings
  > 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.md): None · none · Jun 2, 2022 · N297SW · Emb EMB120ER · Standard Practices/Structures
  > 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 STA 6249.2. AND STA 6462.6 BETWEEN STRINGER 1L AND 1R, FRAMES 19A AND 20. ADDITIONAL FUSELAGE DAMAG
- [SDR SWIA2014061838217](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA2014061838217.md): Smoke Detector · no test · Jun 9, 2014 · N297SW · Emb EMB120ER · Smoke Detection
  > CARGO SMOKE TEST INOPERATIVE. R & R NR 2 SMOKE DETECTOR IN CARGO BAY IAW AMM.
- [SDR SWIA201438004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201438004.md): Connector · dirty · Jun 5, 2014 · N297SW · Emb EMB120ER · Fire Protection System Wiring
  > AFT CARGO SMOKE DETECTOR WILL NOT TEST. CLEANED ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR ON 2 SMOKE DETECTOR. OPS CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR SWIA201335578](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201335578.md): Ground Stud · loose · Dec 11, 2013 · N297SW · Emb EMB120 · Emergency Lighting
  > 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.md): Door Frame · cracked · Nov 4, 2013 · N297SW · Emb EMB120ER · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > CARGO DOOR FRAME CRACKED. C-CHECK REPLACED CARGO DOOR FRAME A STRUCTURAL COMPONENT IAW SRM.
- [SDR SWIA201335513](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201335513.md): Support Fitting · cracked · Nov 4, 2013 · N297SW · Emb EMB120 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > 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.md): Frame · damaged · Nov 2, 2013 · N297SW · Emb EMB120ER · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > 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 SECTION WITH ORIGINAL FRAME MATERIAL IAW ETD.
- [SDR SWIA201335521](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201335521.md): Support · cracked · Nov 1, 2013 · N297SW · Emb EMB120ER · Wing Miscellaneous Structure
  > 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 120-61341-617 IAW SRM.
- [SDR SWIA201335520](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201335520.md): Support · cracked · Nov 1, 2013 · N297SW · Emb EMB120ER · Nacelle/Pylon, Bulkhead/Firewall
  > 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.md): Stringer · cracked · Nov 1, 2013 · N297SW · Emb EMB120ER · Nacelle/Pylon, Longeron/Stringer
  > 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.md): Spar · cracked · Nov 1, 2013 · N297SW · Emb EMB120ER · Wing Spar
  > 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 IAW ETD.
- [SDR SWIA201335517](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201335517.md): Rib · cracked · Nov 1, 2013 · N297SW · Emb EMB120ER · Wing, Rib/Bulkhead
  > 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.md): Door Frame · corroded · Nov 1, 2013 · N297SW · Emb EMB120ER · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > MAIN CABIN DOOR HAS CORROSION IN BAY 7. C-CHECK REPLACED LOWER FRAME IAW SRM.
- [SDR SWIA201335522](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201335522.md): Repair · damaged · Oct 31, 2013 · N297SW · Emb EMB120ER · Rudder Miscellaneous Structure
  > 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.md): Cleat · cracked · Oct 30, 2013 · N297SW · Emb EMB120 · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > 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 & SRM.
- [SDR SWIA201335524](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201335524.md): Cleat · cracked · Oct 30, 2013 · N297SW · Emb EMB120 · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > 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 NR 5 FUEL ACCESS PANEL IAW AMM & SRM.
- [SDR SWIA201335523](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201335523.md): Cleat · cracked · Oct 30, 2013 · N297SW · Emb EMB120 · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > 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 SRM & AMM.
- [SDR SWIA201335526](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201335526.md): Web · chafed · Oct 29, 2013 · N297SW · Emb EMB120 · Nacelle/Pylon Miscellaneous Structure
  > 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.md): Cleat · cracked · Oct 28, 2013 · N297SW · Emb EMB120 · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > 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 RIB 18 IAW AMM & SRM.
- [SDR SWIA201335040](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201335040.md): Light · out of position · Oct 23, 2013 · N297SW · Emb EMB120ER · Emergency Lighting
  > 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.md): Engine · failed · Jun 1, 2013 · N297SW · Emb EMB120ER · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > ON DESCENT SMOKE ENTERED CABIN. RAN QRH LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. REPLACED RT ENGINE IAW AMM.
- [SDR SWIA201333532](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201333532.md): Unknown · smoke · May 24, 2013 · N297SW · Emb EMB120ER · Air Distribution System
  > 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. NO DEFECTS NOTED. ANY POWER SETTING, COULD NOT DUPLICATE DISCREPANCY ON THE GROUND.
- [SDR SWIA201333334](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201333334.md): Unknown · smoke · Apr 24, 2013 · N297SW · Emb EMB120ER · Air Distribution System
  > 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. (FLT 5309) RAN RT PACK IAW AMM AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE SMOKE.
- [SDR SWIA201333275](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201333275.md): Unknown · smoke · Apr 19, 2013 · N297SW · Emb EMB120ER · Air Distribution System
  > 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, PULLED LIGHT PANEL IN LAV AND INSPECTED WIRING, NO DEFECTS NOTED, INSPECTED LIGHTS IN AFT OF CAB
- [SDR SWIA201332772](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201332772.md): Smoke Detector · false activation · Feb 9, 2013 · N297SW · Emb EMB120ER · Smoke Detection
  > 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 PRECAUTION IAW AMM.
- [SDR SWIA201332616](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201332616.md): Windshield · cracked · Jan 22, 2013 · N297SW · Emb EMB120ER · Flight Compartment Windows
  > CAPT'S SIDE WINDSHIELD CRACKED. (FLT 7386) NEW WINDSHIELD INSTALLED ON CAPT'S SIDE.
- [SDR SWIA201232372](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201232372.md): Sign · broken · Dec 15, 2012 · N297SW · Emb EMB120ER · Emergency Lighting
  > EXIT SIGN ON WALL AT 6C BROKEN. (FLT 5355) REPLACED EXIT SIGN AT SEAT 6BC.
- [SDR SWIA201232266](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201232266.md): Smoke Detector · faulty · Nov 25, 2012 · N297SW · Emb EMB120ER · Smoke Detection
  > SMOKE DETECTOR WENT OFF. (FLT 5645) REPLACED LAV SMOKE DETECTOR BATTERY.
- [SDR SWIA201232129](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201232129.md): Hydraulic System · contaminated · Nov 7, 2012 · N297SW · Emb EMB120ER · Hydraulic System, Main
  > MAIN CABIN DOOR WILL NOT FREE FALL DOWN. (FLT 7759) BLED AIR FROM GREEN HYDRAULIC SYSTEM.
- [SDR SWIA201231632](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201231632.md): Sign · missing · Aug 23, 2012 · N297SW · Emb EMB120ER · Emergency Lighting
  > EMERGENCY SIGN AT 6A MISSING. (FLT 6283) REPLACED EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN AT 6A IN REFERENCE TO AMM.
- [SDR SWIA201230151](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201230151.md): Light · inoperative · Mar 23, 2012 · N297SW · Emb EMB120ER · Emergency Lighting
  > EMERGENCY LIGHT BELOW FLIGHT ATTENDANT JUMPSEAT IS OUT. (FLT 7765) RELAMPED EMERGENCY LIGHT.
- [SDR SWIA201230149](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201230149.md): Wire · broken · Mar 19, 2012 · N297SW · Emb EMB120ER · Light System Wiring
  > EXIT SIGN ON BIN DOOR AT ROW 9 IS OUT. (SERVICE) REPAIRED BROKEN WIRE.
- [SDR SWIA201229616](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201229616.md): Bearing · failed · Feb 10, 2012 · N297SW · Emb EMB120ER · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > MAIN CABIN DOOR IS HARD TO OPEN AND CLOSE. (FLT 7781) REPLACED BEARINGS ON TORQUE TUBE.
- [SDR SWIA201229440](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201229440.md): Wire · broken · Jan 28, 2012 · N297SW · Emb EMB120ER · Light System Wiring
  > 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.md): Altimeter · failed · Jan 13, 2012 · N297SW · Emb EMB120ER · Altimeter, Barometric/Encoder
  > 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.md): Screw · out of adjust · Nov 20, 2011 · N297SW · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > 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.md): Connector · contaminated · Nov 20, 2011 · N297SW · Emb EMB120ER · Pneumatic System Wiring
  > 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.md): Rib · cracked · Oct 5, 2011 · N297SW · Emb EMB120ER · Wing, Rib/Bulkhead
  > 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.md): Skin · damaged · Jun 1, 2011 · N297SW · Emb EMB120ER · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > 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 SRM.
- [SDR SWIA201126171](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201126171.md): Light · broken · May 1, 2011 · N297SW · Emb EMB120ER · Emergency Lighting
  > RIGHT SIDE ROW 6 EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT ASSEMBLY IS BROKEN. (FLT 6679) REPLACED EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT ASSEMBLY.
- [SDR SWIA201024238](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201024238.md): Stiffener · cracked · Apr 17, 2010 · N297SW · Emb EMB120ER · Nacelle/Pylon Miscellaneous Structure
  > RIGHT NACELLE HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR ATTACH FRAME LOWER STIFFENER CRACKED. (C CHECK) REPLACED STIFFENER PER SRM.
- [SDR SWIA201024237](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201024237.md): Fitting · corroded · Apr 16, 2010 · N297SW · Emb EMB120ER · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > SKIN CLEATS BELOW CABIN FLOOR IN ZONE 131 CORRODED. (C CHECK) REPLACED PER SRM.
- [SDR SWIA201024233](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201024233.md): Buttstrap · corroded · Apr 16, 2010 · N297SW · Emb EMB120ER · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > LEFT BUTT STRAP, FRAMES 16 TO 17, CORRODED. (C CHECK)REPLACED BUTT STRAP PER SRM.
- [SDR SWIA201024232](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201024232.md): Support · cracked · Apr 16, 2010 · N297SW · Emb EMB120ER · Wing Miscellaneous Structure
  > 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.md): Stringer · corroded · Apr 15, 2010 · N297SW · Emb EMB120ER · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer
  > STRINGER 19 BELOW PASSENGER DOOR CORRODED. (C CHECK) REPLACED STRINGER SECTION PER SRM.
- [SDR SWIA201024234](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201024234.md): Skin · cracked · Apr 15, 2010 · N297SW · Emb EMB120ER · Nacelle/Pylon, Plate/Skin
  > RIGHT AFT NACELLE, OUTBOARD SIDE, SKIN CRACKED. (C CHECK)REPLACED RIB AND SKIN PER SRM.
- [SDR SWIA201024160](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201024160.md): Handle · lack of lube · Apr 5, 2010 · N297SW · Emb EMB120ER · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > MAIN DOOR DIFFICULT TO OPEN FROM OUTSIDE. (FLT 6828) LUBED OUTER HANDLE ASSEMBLY.
- [SDR SWIA201023809](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201023809.md): Wire · loose · Feb 24, 2010 · N297SW · Emb EMB120ER · Light System Wiring
  > EMERGENCY LIGHT OVER 6A INOP. (FLT 6236) RE-SECURED WIRE AT LIGHT ASSEMBLY.

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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 = 'N297SW' AND registry_match = 'registration'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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