# Service difficulty reports: N320AE

A list on [N320AE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N320AE.md).

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

- [SDR SIMA200806006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA200806006.md): Frame · corroded · Jan 31, 2008 · N320AE · Saab 340B · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > DURING MBV INSP, A PREVIOUS REPAIR ON FRAME 258 WAS FOUND CORRODED. REPAIR, REMOVED THE EXISTING REPAIR AND CLEANED THE AREA. PERFORMED A CUTOUT, FABRICATED A REPAIR ANGLE, FILLER AND DOUBLER. CLEANED AND TREATED THE REPAIR PARTS AND INSTALLED. REPAIR DONE
- [SDR SIMA200803102](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA200803102.md): Frame · corroded · Jan 28, 2008 · N320AE · Saab 340B · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > DURING MBV INSPECTION, THE FLOOR SUPPORT FLANGE FRAME 225 WAS FOUND CORRODED. AIRCRAFT WAS OUT OF SERVICE. REMOVED AND REPLACED FRAME IAW SAAB 340 SRM 53-70-30. AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR SIMA200803101](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA200803101.md): Seat Track · corroded · Jan 28, 2008 · N320AE · Saab 340B · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > DURING MBV INSPECTION, THE SEAT TRACK AT BL 0.0 WAS FOUND CORRODED. AIRCRAFT WAS OUT OF SERVICE. REMOVED AND REPLACED SEAT TRACK IAW SAAB 340 SRM 53-70-60. AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR SIMA200802802](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA200802802.md): Seat Track · corroded · Jan 21, 2008 · N320AE · Saab 340B · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > DURING MBV INSPECTION, THE SEAT TRACK AT BL 18.3L WAS FOUND CORRODED. AIRCRAFT REMOVED FROM SERVICE. REPLACED SEAT TRACK WITH NEW ONE PN 7253725-193 IAW SAAB 340 SRM 53-70-60. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR SIMA200802801](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA200802801.md): Seat Track · corroded · Jan 18, 2008 · N320AE · Saab 340B · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > DURING MBV INSPECTION, THE SEAT TRACK AT BL 36L WAS FOUND CORRODED. AIRCRAFT REMOVED FROM SERVICE. REPLACED SEAT TRACK WITH NEW ONE PN 7253742-407 IAW SAAB 340 SRM 51-40-21, 51-40-22, 51-40-25 AND 51-40-40. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR SIMA200207401](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA200207401.md): Light · inoperative · Mar 13, 2002 · N320AE · Saab 340B · Emergency Lighting
  > GROUND CREW REPORTED A FEW EMERGENCY LIGHTS WERE INOPERATIVE, ISSUED FERRY PERMIT TO LAX FOR REPAIRS. RAI POWER SUPPLIES AT 20LN AND 22LN IAW SAAB AMM 33-50, S/N ON 20LN-17323, S/N ON 22LN-1726. (M)
- [SDR SIMA200125001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA200125001.md): Circuit Board · defective · Sep 7, 2001 · N320AE · Saab 340B · Passenger Compartment Equipment
  > LAX - FLT 3202 - DURING CRUISE, FLIGHT ATTENDANT REPORTED ODOR OF BURNED ELECTRICAL INSULATION FROM GALLEY AREA BY COFFEE JUG. CIRCUIT BOARD IN PSU AT SEAT 3A FOUND DEFECTIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED SEAT 3A PSU IAW SAAB 340 AMM. NO FURTHER BURNED ODORS NOTED.
- [SDR SIMA0843](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA0843.md): Unknown · odor · Mar 25, 2001 · N320AE · Saab 340B · Air Distribution System
  > SAN - FLT 3043 - CREW REPORTED STRONG ODOR OF BURNED ELECTRICAL WIRING NEAR ROW 8. MAINTENANCE COULD NOT DUPLICATE DISCREPANCY. CABIN LIGHTS. BALLAST, AND WIRING NEAR ROW 8, RECIRCULATION FANS AND AIR CONDITIONING WERE INSPECTED WITH NO DEFECTS WERE FOUND A
- [SDR SIMA20010792](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA20010792.md): Detector · inoperative · Mar 20, 2001 · N320AE · Saab 340B · Fire Protection System
  > SBP - FOUND LAVATORY SMOKE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON CENTRAL WARNING PANEL. REMOVED AND REPLACED IAW SAAB AMM 26-13. OPS CHECK GOOD. (M)
- [SDR SIMA36112](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA36112.md): Battery Pack · discharged · Dec 26, 2000 · N320AE · Saab 340B · Emergency Lighting
  > SBP - FLT 3014 - FORWARD EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. RAI BATTERY PACKS 23LN (S/N 18228) AND 24LN (S/N 21115). (M)
- [SDR SIMA3452](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA3452.md): Light · inoperative · Dec 10, 2000 · N320AE · Saab 340B · Emergency Lighting
  > LAX - FLT 3136 - FLOOR PROXIMITY LIGHT AT ROW 11 IS INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE REPLACED FLOOR LIGHT AT ROW 11BC. OPERATIONAL CHECK WAS GOOD AND AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)
- [SDR SIMA2063](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA2063.md): Light · failed · Jul 24, 2000 · N320AE · Saab 340B · Emergency Lighting
  > SBP - CABIN EMERGENCY LIGHTS 40LN AT ROW 10 B/C WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE DURING TEST. REMOVED AND REPLACED EMEREGNCY LIGHT ASSEMBLY IAW SAAB AMM 33-50. OPS CHECK GOOD. (M)
- [SDR SIMA19413](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA19413.md): Cargo Track · corroded · Jul 12, 2000 · N320AE · Saab 340B · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > SBP - DURING 5000 HOUR INSPECTION, FOUND CARGO SEAT TRACK BL 0.0 CORRODED. REMOVED CORRODED SECTION OF SEAT TRACK AND REPAIRED BY SPLICE IAW SAAB SRM 53-70-60. (M)
- [SDR SIMA19412](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA19412.md): Rib · cracked · Jul 12, 2000 · N320AE · Saab 340B · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/Rib
  > SBP - DURING 500 HOUR INSPECTION, FOUND 3 RIBS IN THE LEFT HORIZONTAL LEADING EDGE P/N 72945560681 CRACKED. REPAIRED BY INSTALLATION OF REINFORCEMENT ANGLES AND SHIMS IAW SAAB STRUCTURAL REPAIR STATEMENT 72SD2633. RIB PART NUMBERS ARE 725600-011, 725600-013
- [SDR SIMA19411](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA19411.md): Rib · cracked · Jul 12, 2000 · N320AE · Saab 340B · Wing, Rib/Bulkhead
  > SBP - DURING 5000 HOUR INSPECTION, FOUND 3 RIBS IN THE LEFT WING LEADING EDGE P/N 7257211-063, 7257211007, 7257211009, CRACKED. REPAIRED BY INSTALLATION OF ANGLES AND SHIMS IAW SAAB SRM 57-10-30. (M)
- [SDR 20001103AP006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001103AP006.md): Frame · corroded · Jul 12, 2000 · N320AE · Saab 340B · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > DURING 5000 HOUR INSPECTION, FOUND FRAME UNDER LEFT GALLEY HAS CORROSION. INSTALLED NEW BEAM, FRAME AND ANGLE IAW SAAB SRM 51-40-00. (M)
- [SDR 20001103AP005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001103AP005.md): Frame · corroded · Jul 12, 2000 · N320AE · Saab 340B · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > DURING 5000 HOUR INSPECTION, FOUND FRAME UNDER LEFT GALLEY HAS CORROSION. INSTALLED NEW BEAM, FRAME AND ANGLE IAW SAAB SRM 51-40-00. REF SIMA19410. (M)
- [SDR 20001103AP004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001103AP004.md): Frame · corroded · Jul 12, 2000 · N320AE · Saab 340B · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > DURING 5000 HOUR INSPECTION, FOUND FRAME UNDER LEFT GALLEY HAS CORROSION. INSTALLED NEW BEAM, FRAME AND ANGLE IAW SAAB SRM 51-40-00. REF SIMA19410. (M)
- [SDR SIMA19410](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA19410.md): Frame · corroded · Jul 12, 2000 · N320AE · Saab 340B · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > DURNG 5000 HOUR INSPECTION, FOUND FRAME UNDER LEFT GALLEY HAS CORROSION. INSTALLED NEW BEAM, FRAME AND ANGLE IAW SAAB SRM 51-40-00. (M)
- [SDR SIMA1949](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA1949.md): Frame · corroded · Jul 12, 2000 · N320AE · Saab 340B · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > SBP - DURING 5000 HOUR INSPECTION, FOUND FORWARD ENTRANCE AREA FLOOR FRAME AT STATION 272 HAS CORROSION. REPAIRED FRAME BY REMOVING CORROSION, RESTORED SURFACE TREATMENT AND INSTALLED A DOUBLER IAW SAAB REPAIR STATEMENT. (M)
- [SDR SIMA1948](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA1948.md): Intercostal · corroded · Jul 12, 2000 · N320AE · Saab 340B · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > SBP - DURING 5000 HOUR INSPECTION, FOUND INTERCOSTAL FRAME AT BL 10.75 BETWEEN STATION 272 AND 288 IS CORRODED. REPLACED INTERCOSTAL IAW SAAB SRM. (M)
- [SDR 20001103AP003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001103AP003.md): Angle · corroded · Jul 12, 2000 · N320AE · Saab 340B · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > SBP - DURING 5000 HOUR INSPECTION, FOUND FORWARD EMERGENCY EXIT AREA FLOOR FRAME BL 10.5 BETWEEN STATION 272 AND 288.06 IS CORRODED BEYOND LIMITS. REPLACED INTERCOSTAL AND ANGLE IAW SAAB SRM. (M)
- [SDR SIMA1947](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA1947.md): Intercostal · corroded · Jul 12, 2000 · N320AE · Saab 340B · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > SBP - DURING 5000 HOUR INSPECTION, FOUND FORWARD EMERGENCY EXIT AREA FLOOR FRAME BL 10.5 RT BETWEEN STATION 272 AND 288.06 IS CORRODED BEYOND LIMITS. REPLACED INTERCOSTAL AND ANGLE IAW SAAB SRM. (M)
- [SDR SIMA1946](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA1946.md): Seat Track · corroded · Jul 12, 2000 · N320AE · Saab 340B · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > DURING 5000 HOUR INSPECTION, FOUND CORROSION ON CABIN SEAT TRACK LEFT BL 18.3 NEAR SEAT 3A. REMOVED CORRODED SECTION OF TRACK AND SPLICED IN NEW SECTION IAW SAAB SRM 53-70-60. (M)
- [SDR SIMA1945](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA1945.md): Seat Track · corroded · Jul 12, 2000 · N320AE · Saab 340B · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > SBP - DURING 5000 HOUR INSPECTION, FOUND CORROSION ON CABIN SEAT TRACK BL 0.0 NEAR SEAT 3BC. REMOVED CORRODED SECTION OF TRACK AND SPLICED IN NEW SECTION IAW SAAB SRM 53-70-60. (M)
- [SDR SIMA1944](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA1944.md): Cargo Track · corroded · Jul 12, 2000 · N320AE · Saab 340B · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > SBP - FOUND DURING 5000 HOUR INSPECTION, FOUND CARGO SEAT TRACK BL 18.3 LEFT CORRODED. REMOVED CORRODED SECTION OF SEAT TRACK AND REPAIRED BY SPLICE IAW SAAB SRM 53-70-60. (M)
- [SDR SIMA1943](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA1943.md): Cargo Track · corroded · Jul 12, 2000 · N320AE · Saab 340B · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > SBP - DURING 5000 HOUR INSPECTION, FOUND CARGO SEAT TRACK BL 18.3 RIGHT CORRODED. REMOVED CORROSION, BLENDED AREAS AND RESTORED PROTECTIVE AREAS IAW SAAB REPAIR STATEMENT NR 72SDS2609. (M)
- [SDR SIMA1885](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA1885.md): Cargo Track · corroded · Jul 6, 2000 · N320AE · Saab 340B · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > SBP - DURING 5000 HOUR INSPECTION, FOUND CARGO SEAT TRACK BL 18.3 RIGHT CORRODED. REMOVED CORROSION, BLENDED AREAS AND RESTORED PROTECTIVE AREAS IAW SAAB REPAIR STATEMENT NR 72SDS2609. (M)
- [SDR SIMA993344](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA993344.md): Bulb · failed · Nov 30, 1999 · N320AE · Saab 340B · Emergency Lighting
  > SAN - FLT 3023 - FLT ATTENDANTS EMERGENCY LIGHTS ARMED INDICATOR DOES NOT ILLUMINATE. REMOVED AND REPLACED ARM LIGHT BULB. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)
- [SDR SIMA992631](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA992631.md): Sign · broken · Sep 20, 1999 · N320AE · Saab 340B · Emergency Lighting
  > SBP - DURING PS-2 INSPECTION, FOUND THE EMERGENCY FLOOR PROXIMITY LIGHT COVER AND THE EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN AT SEAT 7A WERE BOTH BROKEN. REMOVED AND REPLACED FLOOR LIGHT COVER AND EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT SIGN AT SEAT 7A. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD. (M)
- [SDR 99ZZZM711](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZM711.md): Cover · broken · Sep 20, 1999 · N320AE · Saab 340B · Emergency Lighting
  > SBP - DURING PS-2 INSPECTION, FOUND THE EMERGENCY FLOOR PROXIMITY LIGHT COVER AND THE EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN AT SEAT 7A WERE BOTH BROKEN. REMOVED AND REPLACED FLOOR LIGHT COVER AND EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT SIGN AT SEAT 7A. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD. (M)
- [SDR SIMA983091](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA983091.md): Power Supply · inop · Nov 5, 1998 · N320AE · Saab 340B · Emergency Lighting
  > DFW - FLT 3706 - OVERHEAD EMERGENCY LIGHTS AT SEATS 3A, 4BC, 5BC AND FLOOR PROXIMITY LIGHTS AT 4 BC AND 5 BC DO NOT ILLUMINATE. REMOVED AND REPLACED BATTERY PACK. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD. (M)
- [SDR SIMA983031](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA983031.md): Engine · failed · Oct 30, 1998 · N320AE · Saab 340B · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > SHV - FLT 5093 - ON DESCENT, THE RIGHT ENGINE CHIP LIGHT ILLUMINATED FOLLOWED BY SLIGHT SMOKE ODOR IN THE COCKPIT AND LOSS OF TORQUE. CREW SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE, DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND LANDED SAFELY. REMOVED AND REPLACED RIGHT ENGINE ASSEMBLY. (M)
- [SDR SIMA982441](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA982441.md): Hydraulic Line · leaking · Sep 1, 1998 · N320AE · Saab 340B · Landing Gear Brake System
  > DFW - FLT 3571 - LOST INBOARD BRAKE ACCUMULATOR PRESSURE. FOUND RT INBOARD BRAKE FLEX LINE LEAKING. REMOVED AND REPLACED BRAKE LINE. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (X)
- [SDR WWMA9800069](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WWMA9800069.md): Engine · smoking · Apr 8, 1998 · N320AE · Saab 340B · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO THE GATE DUE TO REPORTS FROM RAMP PERSONNEL OF SMOKE COMIN G FROM THE RIGHT ENGINE COWLING. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED THE RIGHT ENGINE, FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF SMOKE OR LEAKING FLUIDS. PERFORMED GROUND RUNS AND RELEASED THE AIRCRAFT FOR SERVICE
- [SDR WWMA9800061](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WWMA9800061.md): Smoke Detector · defective · Mar 23, 1998 · N320AE · Saab 340B · Smoke Detection
  > CARGO SMOKE LIGHT CAME ON, DISCHARGED THE NR 1 CARGO FIRE BOTTLE. REPLACED THE NR 1 CARGO FIRE BOTTLE AND THE FWD AND AFT CARGO SMOKE DETECTORS.
- [SDR WWMA9700062](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WWMA9700062.md): Smoke Detector · defective · May 4, 1997 · N320AE · Saab 340B · Smoke Detection
  > AVIONICS SMOKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY 6 TIMES IN FLIGHT, THEN ON THE GROUND. NO SMOKE WAS NOTED BY THE CREW. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE AVIONICS SMOKE DETECTOR.
- [SDR WWMA9700053](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WWMA9700053.md): Smoke Detector · defective · Apr 9, 1997 · N320AE · Saab 340B · Smoke Detection
  > THE CARGO SMOKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, CARGO FIRE BOTTLE NR 1 WAS FIRED. MAINTENANCE REPLACED BOTH FORWARD AND AFT CARGO SMOKE DETECTORS AND THE NR 1 FIRE BOTTLE.
- [SDR WWMA9700017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WWMA9700017.md): Smoke Detector · defective · Jan 30, 1997 · N320AE · Saab 340B · Smoke Detection
  > THE LAVATORY SMOKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE LAVATORY SMOKE DETECTOR, THE LAVATORY FLUORESCENT LAMPS AND THE LAMP BALLAST.
- [SDR WWMA9700016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WWMA9700016.md): Smoke Detector · defective · Jan 28, 1997 · N320AE · Saab 340B · Smoke Detection
  > THE LAVATORY SMOKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED INFLIGHT, NO SMOKE WAS DETECTED BY THE CREW. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE LAVATORY SMOKE DETECTOR.
- [SDR WWMA9600068](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WWMA9600068.md): Printer · shorted · Sep 2, 1996 · N320AE · Saab 340B · Data Transmission Auto Call
  > CREW REPORTED A POP NOISE FOLLOWED BY SMOKE EMITTING FROM ACARS PRINTER. MAINTENANCE DISCONNECTED THE CANNON ON BACK OF THE ACARS PRINTER AND DEFERRED THE PRINTER IAW WITH THE MEL.
- [SDR WWMA9600005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WWMA9600005.md): Smoke Light · illuminated · Jan 14, 1996 · N320AE · Saab 340B · Smoke Detection
  > THE CARGO SMOKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE THE FLIGHT CREW WAS PREFLIGHTING THE AIRCRAFT. MAINTENANCE FOUND NO INDICATION OF SMOKE OR FIRE. THE DETECTOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS WERE DISCONNECTED AND THE SMOKE LIGHT STAYED ON. THE CONNECTORS WERE RECONNECTED AND
- [SDR WWMA9600004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WWMA9600004.md): Smoke Light · illuminated · Jan 13, 1996 · N320AE · Saab 340B · Smoke Detection
  > THE CARGO SMOKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE CREW DISCHARGED THE NR 1 FIRE BOTTLE. THE AIRCRAFT DIVERTED TO MLU AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. UPON INVESTIGATION MAINTENANCE FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF FIRE OR SMOKE. THE DETECTOR OPTIC SENSORS WERE CLEANED AND THE CARG
- [SDR WWMA9500082](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WWMA9500082.md): Hot Container · defective · Nov 10, 1995 · N320AE · Saab 340B · Buffet/Galleys
  > THE FLIGHT CREW REPORTED, THAT THE NR 2 HOT WATER CONTAINER SMELLS LIKE BURNING PLASTIC WHEN HEATED. ALSO, THAT THE ODOR ORIGINATED FROM THE PLUG IN CONNECTION ON THE BACK OF THE CONTAINER. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED THE AIRFRAME HOT WATER CONTAINER SOCKET, NO DI

## 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 = 'N320AE' AND registry_match = 'registration'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N320AE/reports

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