# N343SB: 2014 Jose Eduardo Alves De Souza AX-8

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Jose Eduardo Alves De Souza AX-8](https://openairdocs.org/model/jose-eduardo-alves-de-souza-ax-8) (registry code 05635LF, 1 seats)
- Engine: [NONE](https://openairdocs.org/engine/none) (registry code 00000)
- Serial number: 0012
- Year built: 2014
- Type: Balloon
- Engine type: None
- Airworthiness: Experimental, exhibition
- Airworthiness date: August 19, 2016
- Certificate issued: February 14, 2020
- Expires: February 28, 2027
- Mode S code: A3CA05
- Registered owner: [Buzzard Edward E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BUZZARD%20EDWARD%20E)
- Location: [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 35.1408° N, 106.5146° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 87111, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=343SB
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N343SB

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 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): 0 in force

### Matched by airframe (Jose Eduardo Alves De Souza AX-8)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (NONE)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N343SB.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N343SB.

## Reports on N343SB not matched to an aircraft (2)

They name N343SB, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

- [Incident 19990715022339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990715022339I), Jul 15, 1999: Saab 340B (N343SB), Victorville, CA. (-23) At 19000', right generator light illuminated, started loosing engine instruments on right side (prior to generator light). Light went out, right…
- [Incident 19950405024769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950405024769I), Apr 5, 1995: Saab SF340A (N343SB), Fort Smith, AR. Cabin door and generator warning lights. Returned to fsm. Foreign material in warning electrical unit electric plug

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

## Service difficulty reports on N343SB not matched to an aircraft (50)

They name N343SB, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

- [SDR SIMA200216510](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA200216510), Jun 7, 2002: FRAME. DENTED. DENT IN FUSELAGE FRAME 677 IN CARGO COMPARTMENT. REMOVED DAMAGE BY CUT OUT. FABRICATED AND INSTALLED. A REPAIR DOUBLER, IAW SRM.
- [SDR SIMA200216506](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA200216506), Jun 7, 2002: SKIN. DAMAGED. LEFT AFT FUSELAGE 1 PROTRUSION BELOW HORIZONTAL STABILIZER. PERFORMED EDDY CURRENT INSPECTION , NO DEFECTS. PROTRUSION FOUND TO BE WITHIN SRM AND LIMITS.
- [SDR SIMA200216502](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA200216502), Jun 7, 2002: FRAME. DENTED. DENT RIGHT FUSELAGE FRAME 640 IN CARGO COMPARTMENT. REMOVED DAMAGE BY CUTOUT. FABRICATED AND INSTALLED. A REPAIR DOUBLER, IAW SRM PRACTICES.
- [SDR SIMA200216503](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA200216503), Jun 7, 2002: STABILIZER. DENTED. LEFT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER TOP HAS FOUR DENTS.
- [SDR SIMA200216504](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA200216504), Jun 6, 2002: INTERCOSTAL. CHAFED. RIGHT NACELLE INLET COMPARTMENT INBOARD INTERCOSTAL CHAFED. REMOVED INTERCOSTAL AND INSTALLED SERVICEABLE IAW SRM.
- [SDR SIMA200216507](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA200216507), Jun 6, 2002: FRAME. CRACKED. RIGHT OUTBOARD MID-COWL HAS A CRACKED LOWER FRAME. FABRICATED A REPAIR DOUBLER AND INSTALLED IAW SRM.
- [SDR SIMA200216508](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA200216508), Jun 6, 2002: BEAM. CHAFED. RIGHT NACELLE INLET COMPARTMENT INBOARD BOX BEAM CHAFED ON EDGE. BLENDED BOX BEAM, PERFORMED NDT. NO DEFECTS NOTED. RESTORED SURFACE PROTECTION.
- [SDR SIMA200216509](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA200216509), Jun 6, 2002: SKIN. DENTED. RIGHT FORWARD EMERGENCY EXIT HAS ONE DENT 8.5 INCH FROM BOTTOM. PERFORMED EDDY CURRENT AND THICKNESS TEST, NO DEFECTS. DENT FOUND WITHIN SRM AND LIMITS.
- [SDR SIMA200216505](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA200216505), Jun 6, 2002: SKIN. DENTED. LEFT FLAP BOTTOM SKIN HAS 2 DENTS APPROXIMATELY 8 INCH OUTBOARD IF INBOARD HINGE. PERFORMED EDDY CURRENT AND BOND CHECK, NO DEFECTS. DENTS FOUND TO BE WITHIN SR
- [SDR SIMA200216501](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA200216501), Jun 6, 2002: SKIN. DENTED. RIGHT FLAP TOP SKIN HAS TWO DENTS OUTBOARD OF DOVETAIL, .5X .007, .4X .003. C/A-PERFORMED EDDY CURRENT AND THICKNESS TEST, NO DEFECTS. DENTS ACCEPTED AS IS IAW 
- [SDR SIMA200123423](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA200123423), Aug 14, 2001: CARRIAGE. CORRODED. SBP - DURING MBV INSPECTION MAINTENANCE, FOUND THE RIGHT RUDDER PEDAL CONSOLE CARRIAGE CORRODED. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE RIGHT CARRIAGE IAW SAAB MM
- [SDR SIMA200123422](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA200123422), Aug 14, 2001: TRACK. CORRODED. SBP - DURING MBV INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE FOUND THE AIRSTAIR TRACK CORRODED. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE TRACK IAW SAAB MM. AIRCRAFT WAS THEN RETURNED T
- [SDR SIMA200123421](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA200123421), Aug 14, 2001: CARRIAGE. CORRODED. SBP - DURING MBV INSPECTION MAINTENANCE, FOUND THE LEFT RUDDER PEDAL CONSOLE CARRIAGE CORRODED. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE LEFT CARRIAGE IAW SAAB MM. 
- [SDR SIMA200123410](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA200123410), Aug 14, 2001: LINK. CORRODED. DURING MBV INSPECTION, FOUND THE RIGHT MLG SUPPORT ASSEMBLY LINK IS CORRODED IN THE INBOARD HOLES. REMOVED AND REPLACED SUPPORT LINK IAW SAAB AMM 57-40-05. (M)
- [SDR SIMA200123409](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA200123409), Aug 14, 2001: TRUNNION. CORRODED. SBP - DURING MBV INSPECTION MAINTENANCE, FOUND THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR TRUNNION SUPPORT IS CORRODED IN THE BEARING SUPPORT HOUSINGS. REMOVED AND REPLACED TR
- [SDR SIMA200123408](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA200123408), Aug 14, 2001: PLATE. CORRODED. SBP - DURING MBV INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE FOUND THE SEAT TRACK KICK PLATE AT BL 18.3 IS CORRODED IN THE RADIUS. REMOVED AND REPLACED KICK PLATE IAW SAAB SRM 51-4
- [SDR SIMA200123407](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA200123407), Aug 14, 2001: FRAME. CORRODED. SBP - DURING MBV INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE FOUND A PREVIOUS REPAIR AT STATION 258 FRAMES CORRODED. REMOVED AND FABRICATED NEW FRAMES IAW SAAB REPAIR STATEMENT 340
- [SDR SIMA200123406](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA200123406), Aug 14, 2001: WEB. CORRODED. SBP - DURING MBV INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE FOUND THE WEB REINFORCEMENT CORRODED AT STATION 294. REMOVED AND REPLACED WEB REINFORCEMENT IAW SAAB SRM 51-40-21. (M)
- [SDR 2001F00399](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001F00399), Aug 14, 2001: INTERCOSTAL. CORRODED. SBP - DURING MBV INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE FOUND THE LEFT GALLEY FLOOR FRAME AND INBOARD BRACKET CORRODED. REMOVED AND REPLACED INTERCOSTAL AND L ANGLE IAW SAAB S
- [SDR SIMA200123405](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA200123405), Aug 14, 2001: BEAM. CORRODED. SBP - DURING MBV INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE FOUND THE LEFT GALLEY FLOOR FRAME AND INBOARD BRACKET CORRODED. REMOVED AND REPLACED INTERCOSTAL AND L ANGLE IAW SAAB S
- [SDR 2001F00398](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001F00398), Aug 14, 2001: SEAT TRACK. CORRODED. SBP - DURING MBV INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE FOUND THE RIGHT GALLEY TRACK IS CORRODED. REMOVED AND REPLACED GALLEY TRACK AND PROFILE IAW SAAB SRM 51-40-40, 51-40-21
- [SDR SIMA200123404](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA200123404), Aug 14, 2001: TRACK. CORRODED. SBP - DURING MBV INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE FOUND THE RIGHT GALLEY TRACK IS CORRODED. REMOVED AND REPLACED GALLEY TRACK AND PROFILE IAW SAAB SRM 51-40-40, 51-40-21
- [SDR SIMA200123403](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA200123403), Aug 14, 2001: TRACK. CORRODED. DURING MBV INSPECTION MAINTENANCE FOUND THE AIRSTAIR TRACK CORRODED. REMOVED AND REPLACED AIRSTAIR TRACK AND SUPPORT ANGLES IAW SAAB SRM 5140-21. (M)
- [SDR SIMA200123402](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA200123402), Aug 14, 2001: TRUNNION. CORRODED. SBP - DURING MBV INSPECTION MAINTENANCE, FOUND THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR TRUNNION SUPPORT IS CORRODED IN THE BEARING SUPPORT HOUSING. REMOVED AND REPLACED TRUN
- [SDR SIMA200123401](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA200123401), Aug 14, 2001: PAN. CORRODED. SBP - DURING MBV INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE FOUND THE LAVATORY SERVICE BOX IS CORRODED. REMOVED AND REPLACED LAVATORY SERVICE BOX IAW SAAB SERVICE BULLETIN 340-53-
- [SDR SIMA20011144](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA20011144), Apr 24, 2001: FAN. FAILED. PVD - FLT 4528 - FOUND CREW REPORTED THE AVIONICS SMOKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED DURING TAXI. AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO THE GATE. PUT ON MEL AT THIS TIME. MAINTENANCE R
- [SDR SIMA200100301](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA200100301), Jan 3, 2001: CONNECTOR. DIRTY. JFK - FLT 5102 - CREW REPORTED SMOKE FROM FIRST OFFICERS SIDE EFIS AREA DURING START UP. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND FOUND EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMLATION ON RIGHT SID
- [SDR SIMA0831](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA0831), Mar 23, 2000: LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. DFW - 3353 - EMERGENCY OVERHEAD LIGHT AT 14A INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED LAMP AT 14A. OPS CHECK GOOD. (M)
- [SDR SIMA0482](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA0482), Feb 17, 2000: BULB. FAILED. DFW - FLT 3563 - EMERGENCY FLOOR LIGHT AT SEAT 6B INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED BULB AT 6B. OPS CHECK GOOD. (M)
- [SDR SIMA0353](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA0353), Feb 4, 2000: BULB. FAILED. DFW - FLT 3302 - EMERGENCY LIGHT AT ROW 12 B/C INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED BULB AT ROW 12 B/C. OPS CHECK GOOD. (M)
- [SDR SIMA0321](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA0321), Feb 1, 2000: BULB. INOPERATIVE. DFW - FLT 3302 - EMERGENCY LIGHTS OUT AT 12 B/C. REMOVED AND REPLACED BULB AT 12 B/C. OPS CHECK GOOD. (M)
- [SDR SIMA0193](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA0193), Jan 19, 2000: BULB. INOPERATIVE. DFW - FLT 3872 - OVERHEAD EMERGENCY LIGHT AT SEAT 8B INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED BULB. OPS CHECK GOOD. (M)
- [SDR SIMA993282](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA993282), Nov 24, 1999: BULB. FAILED. TWO EMERGENCY FLOOR LIGHTS AT SEAT 7BC DO NOT ILLUMINATE. REMOVED AND REPLACED BULBS. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD. (M)
- [SDR SIMA991094](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA991094), Apr 19, 1999: SEAT TRACK. CORRODED. ABI - DURING A MBV INSPECTION, SEAT TRACK BL 0 WAS FOUND CORRODED BEYOND SRM LIMITS FROM STATION 297-329. CUT OUT 32 INCH SECTION OF EXISTING SEAT TRACK. FABRIC
- [SDR SIMA991093](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA991093), Apr 19, 1999: SEAT TRACK. CORRODED. ABI - DURING A MBV INSPECTION, SEAT TRACK 18.3L WAS FOUND CORRODED BEYOND SRM LIMITS FROM STATION 297-329. CUT OUT 32 INCH SECTION OF EXISTING SEAT TRACK. FABRI
- [SDR SIMA991092](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA991092), Apr 19, 1999: SKIN. CHAFED. ABI - DURING A MBV INSPECTION A CHAFE WAS DISCOVERED ON THE LEFT NACELLE INBOARD OUTER SKIN PANEL AT THE FILLET FAIRING SEAL CONTACT POINT. BLENDED THE CHAFED A
- [SDR SIMA991091](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA991091), Apr 19, 1999: SKIN. DENTED. ABI - DURING A MBV INSPECTION, DENTS WERE DISCOVERED ON LEFT FUSELAGE SKIN STATION 339-363. CUT OUT DAMAGED AREA AND PERFORMED AN EDDY CURRENT INSPECTION. FABRI
- [SDR SIMA990511](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA990511), Feb 22, 1999: LINE. BROKEN. LAX - FLT 3223 - MAIN HYDRAULIC PRESSURE INDICATION DROPPED TO ZERO IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF. EMERGENCY GEAR EXTENSION HANDLE PULLED PER QRH. AIRCRAFT RETURNED
- [SDR SIMA983631](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA983631), Dec 29, 1998: HOLDER. BROKEN. SBP - EMERGENCY FLOOR PROXIMITY LIGHT AT 57LN HAD A BROKEN HOLDER. REMOVED AND REPLACED SIGN HOLDER. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)
- [SDR SIMA983093](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA983093), Nov 5, 1998: BULB. FAILED. LAX - FLT 3230 - EMERGENCY FLOOR PROXIMITY LIGHT AT SEAT 9BC DOES NOT ILLUMINATE. REMOVED AND REPLACED BULB. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD. (M)
- [SDR WWMA9800072](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WWMA9800072), Apr 12, 1998: SMOKE DETECTOR. DEFECTIVE. FLIGHT 3221, LAX, CARGO SMOKE LIGHT CAME ON. ABORTED TAKEOFF AND FIRED NR 1 FIRE BOTTLE. REPLACED FWD AND AFT CARGO SMOKE DETECTORS.
- [SDR WWMA980040](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WWMA980040), Feb 26, 1998: BATTERY PACK. DISCHARGED. EMERGENCY LIGHTS CAME ON IN FLIGHT. REPLACED ALL 5 EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERIES.
- [SDR WWMA9700199](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WWMA9700199), Dec 2, 1997: CIRCUIT BREAKER. DEFECTIVE. INFLIGHT THE HYDRAULIC CENTRAL WARNING PANEL LIGHT CAME ON. THE EMERGENCY HYDRAULIC PRESSURE AND OUTBOARD BRAKE PRESSURE INDICATED ZERO. THE MAIN PRESSURE WAS A
- [SDR WWMA9700196](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WWMA9700196), Dec 1, 1997: BULB. FAILED. FLIGHT ATTENDANTS EMERGENCY LIGHT ARM PUSH BUTTON FAILS TO ILLUMINATE. REPLACED THE FLIGHT ATTENDANTS ARM LIGHT BULB.
- [SDR WWMA9700174](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WWMA9700174), Nov 18, 1997: ENGINE. SURGES. RIGHT ENGINE SURGES 15 PERCENT ON TORQUE AND THE PROP RPM DROPPED 200 TO 300. A LOAD ELECTRICAL CHATTER WAS HEARD OVER THE SPEAKER AND HEADPHONES. THE AIRCRAFT 
- [SDR WWMA9700167](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WWMA9700167), Oct 31, 1997: SMOKE DETECTOR. DEFECTIVE. THE LAVATORY SMOKE DETECTOR LIGHT CYCLES ON AND OFF ON THE CENTRAL WARNING PANEL. REPLACED LAVATORY SMOKE DETECTOR.
- [SDR WWMA9700132](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WWMA9700132), Aug 17, 1997: RUDDER STOP. BENT. CREW REPORTS, THE RUDDER DOES NOT CHECK NORMAL. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE RIGHT RUDDER PEDAL HAS RESTRICETD MOVEMENT AND DOES NOT HIT THE STOPS. REPLACED THE RIGHT 
- [SDR WWMA9700107](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WWMA9700107), Jul 29, 1997: CIRCUIT BREAKER. TRIPPED. DURING FIRST FLIGHT CHECKS ON FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM THERE WAS NO FIRE BELL, NO LEFT FIRE DETECTION LIGHT ON THE CENTRAL WARNING PANEL, AND NO LIGHT ON THE LEFT 
- [SDR WWMA9700059](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WWMA9700059), Apr 27, 1997: BATTERIES. DISCHARGED. DURING PREFLIGHT, THE CABIN EMERGENCY LIGHT WENT OUT AFTER 5 TO 10 SECONDS. REPLACED EMERGENCY BATTERIES 20LN, 21LN, 22LN, 23LN AND 24LN.
- [SDR WWMA9500087](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WWMA9500087), Dec 11, 1995: AC GENERATOR. DEFECTIVE. LCH - FLT 5045 - DURING GROUND STARTING PROCEDURES THE CREW NOTED THAT THE LEFT AC GENERATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND FLAMES WERE NOTED FROM THE GENERATOR VENT. MA

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Related

- Other Jose Eduardo Alves De Souza AX-8 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/jose-eduardo-alves-de-souza-ax-8/aircraft.md
- The NONE engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/none.md

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