# Service difficulty reports: N424MA A list on [N424MA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N424MA.md). Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Newest first. - [SDR JIKA2017032101](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JIKA2017032101.md): Valve · seized · Mar 14, 2017 · N424MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Airspeed/Mach Indicator > DURING NORMAL CRUISE FLIGHT AT ABOUT 16,000 FT IN ICING CONDITIONS, THE PILOT’S AIRSPEED INDICATION WAS READING LOW AND CONTINUED TO DROP UNTIL IT REACHED ZERO. THE CREW TROUBLESHOT THE ISSUE USING THE QRH, WHEN THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO SELECT THE ALTERNATE STA - [SDR JIKA2015091001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JIKA2015091001.md): Hydraulic Line · chafed · Sep 10, 2015 · N424MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Hydraulic System, Main > ON VISUAL APPROACH, PILOT SELECTED LG TO THE EXTENDED POSITION. THE LG POSITION INDICATORS LIGHTS FOR THE MLG REMAINED RED & THE LIGHT FOR NLG DID NOT ILLUMINATE. THE PILOT CYCLED THE LG & RECEIVED TWO GREEN INDICATOR LIGHTS FOR THE MLG, BUT NO LIGHT FOR THE - [SDR JIKA2015081001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JIKA2015081001.md): Wire Harness · damaged · Aug 10, 2015 · N424MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Turbine Engine System Wiring > EN-ROUTE THE PILOT NOTICED THE RT ENG EGT SPIKED 100 DEGREES CELSIUS, THE RT ENG FUEL BYPASS LIGHT ALSO ILLUMINATED. THE PILOT FOLLOWED THE EMER CHECKLIST & PERFORMED A PRECAUTIONARY RT ENG SHUTDOWN. DECLARED AN EMER & DIVERTED. THE PILOT LANDED WITHOUT FUR - [SDR JIKA2014062201](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JIKA2014062201.md): Hydraulic Line · cracked · Jun 22, 2014 · N424MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Hydraulic System, Main > ON APPROACH THE PILOT NOTICED A HIGH PITCH WHINE COMING FROM WHERE HE BELIEVED TO BE THE RT ENG. AFTER THREE SECONDS THE PILOT NOTICED BOTH HYD LOW PRESS ANNUNCIATORS ILLUMINATED. CHECKED HYD QTY GAUGE & READING WAS 0. PILOT STARTED EMER PROCEDURES OUTLINED - [SDR MALA965216](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA965216.md): Switch · out of adjust · Nov 23, 1996 · N424MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System > FLT 3429 - ON CLIMB-OUT FROM MSP, THE NOSE GEAR WOULD NOT REMAIN UP AND LOCKED AFTER GEAR RETRACTION. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO MSP. MAINTENANCE ADJUSTED THE NLG UPLIMIT SWITCH. ALL CHECKS SATISFACTORY. (M) - [SDR MALA965155](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA965155.md): Switch · failed · Oct 2, 1996 · N424MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Landing Gear Position and Warning > FLT 3467 - ON APPROACH TO DTW, THE RIGHT INTRANSIT LIGHT FAILED TO ILLUMINATE UPON GEAR EXTENSION. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE RIGHT INBOARD DOWN POSITION SWITCH. ALL CHECKS SATISFACTORY. (M) - [SDR MALA965137](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA965137.md): Position Ind · failed · Sep 18, 1996 · N424MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Landing Gear Position and Warning > FLT 2903 - ON APPROACH TO DTW, THE RIGHT GEAR DOWN LIGHT FAILED TO ILLUMINATE UPON GEAR EXTENSION. THE INDICATOR LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY WHEN WIGGLED. THE CREW PERFORMED AND EMERGENCY EXTENSION AND LANDED AT DTW WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE R - [SDR MALA965067](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA965067.md): Door Frame · cracked · Jul 7, 1996 · N424MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION IN MSP, MAINTENANCE PERFORMED REPAIR TO A CRACK IN THE CARGO DOOR FRAME, P/N 27-22085, AT FS 491, BY REMOVING DAMAGED GAS STRUT MOUNT HOLE (1.625 BY 1.825). FABRICATED, PREPPED AND INSTALLED A REPAIR ANGLE, REPAIR PLATE, AND FILL - [SDR MALA965066](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA965066.md): Door Frame · cracked · Jul 7, 1996 · N424MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION IN MSP, MAINTENANCE PERFORMED REPAIR TO A CRACK IN THE CARGO DOOR FRAME, P/N 27-22085, AT FS 438.060 BY REMOVING DAMAGED GAS STRUT MOUNT HOLE (1.625 BY 1.825), FABRICATED, PREPPED AND INSTALLED A REPAIR ANGLE, REPAIR PLATE, AND FI - [SDR MALA965018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA965018.md): Support · cracked · Jun 6, 1996 · N424MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > DURING SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE IN MSP, MAINTENANCE FOUND PILOTS SIDE SEAT TRACK SUPPORT CHANNEL AT FS 107 CRACKED BETWEEN RIVETS ON NUT PLATE. FABRICATED AND INSTALLED DOUBLER PER ARP 53-10-9322. (M) - [SDR MALA964996](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA964996.md): Skin · chafed · May 16, 1996 · N424MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Trailing Edge Flaps > DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION IN MSP, THE LEFT FLAP UPPER INBOARD SKIN HAD A HOLE CHAFED THROUGH IT. REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED TO THE AIRCRAFT BY REPLACING THE LEFT FLAP ASSEMBLY. REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED TO THE FLAP BY FABRICATING AND INSTALLING A REPAIR DOUBLER - [SDR MALA964889](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA964889.md): Intransit Light · malfunctioned · Feb 23, 1996 · N424MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Landing Gear Position and Warning > FLT NR 3069 - ON CLIMB-OUT FROM CVG, THE GEAR INTRANSIT LIGHTS REMAINED ON AFTER GEAR RETRACTION. THE CREW CYCLED THE GEAR AND ALL INDICATIONS WERE NORMAL. THE AIRCRAFT CONTINUED TO DTW AND LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICAT - [SDR MALA954765](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA954765.md): Wheel · out of balance · Dec 26, 1995 · N424MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Wheel/Ski/Float > FLT NR 3453 - AFTER TAKEOFF FROM DTW, CREW NOTED A VIBRATION FROM THE NOSE LANDING GEAR. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DTW AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL REPLACED THE RT NOSE WHEEL ASSEMBLY. ALL SYSTEMS OPERATED SATISFACTORILY. (M) - [SDR MALA954692](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA954692.md): Seal · damaged · Nov 4, 1995 · N424MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Passenger/Crew Doors > FLT NR 3453 - IN CRUISE FLIGHT, A LOUD SQUEAL WAS NOTED FROM THE PASSENGER DOOR. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DTW. MAINTENANCE FOUND THAT THE PASSENGER DOOR FRAME FORWARD UPPER SCUFF REPAIR PLATE CAUGHT ONTO THE DOOR ALIGNMENT TEFLON BLOCK, WHICH IN TURN TORE TH - [SDR MALA954634](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA954634.md): Strut · req'd service · Sep 14, 1995 · N424MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck > FLT NR 3385 - ON CLIMB-OUT FROM YXU, THE GEAR DOOR POSITION WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHEN RETRACTING THE GEAR. THE LIGHT ALSO ILLUMINATED WHEN THE GEAR WAS EXTENDED ON APPROACH TO DTW. MAINTENANCE SERVICED THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR STRUT. ALL CHECKS WERE - [SDR MALA954609](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA954609.md): Switch · failed · Aug 26, 1995 · N424MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Landing Gear Position and Warning > FLT NR 3019 - ON APPROACH TO DTW, THE LEFT GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED LIGHT FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE CREW RECYCLED THE GEAR AND A NORMAL INDICATION WAS RECEIVED. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR OUTBOARD INDICATION SWITCH. SYSTEM OPERATED SATISFAC - [SDR MALA954543](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA954543.md): Compressor Seal · failed · Jul 17, 1995 · N424MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Turbine Engine Compressor Section > DURING AN ENGINE INSPECTION IN MSP, MAINTENANCE NOTED THAT THE RIGHT ENGINE COMPRESSOR SEAL WAS DETERIORATED. REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED BY REPLACING THE SEAL, P/N 3107051-1, IAW GARRETT ENGINE MAINTENANCE MANUAL REFERENCES 72-00-00, 72-10-01, 72-10-06, 71-10-09, - [SDR MALA954519](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA954519.md): Switch · failed · Jun 27, 1995 · N424MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Landing Gear Position and Warning > DAY - FLT 3004 - ON CLIMBOUT, THE RT MAIN GEAR INTRANSIT LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE UPON GEAR RETRACTION. THE LIGHT ALSO, DID NOT ILLUMINATE DURING GEAR EXTENSION ON APPROACH TO DTW. MAINTENANCE REPLACED A POSITION SWITCH. SYSTEM OPERATED SATISFACTORILY. (W) - [SDR MALA954511](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA954511.md): Switches · lack of lube · Jun 24, 1995 · N424MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Landing Gear Position and Warning > DTW - FLT 3186 - ON APPROACH, THE RT GEAR INTRANSIT LIGHT FAILED TO ILLUMINATE UPON GEAR EXTENSION. ALL OTHER GEAR INDICATIONS WERE NORMAL. MAINTENANCE WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE DISCREPANCY. AS A PRECAUTION, MAINTENANCE CLEANED AND LUBED ALL OF THE RT GEA - [SDR MALA954504](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA954504.md): Angle · loose · Jun 12, 1995 · N424MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Wing Miscellaneous Structure > MSP - DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION, THE RT I/B WING TO NACELLE LOWER TRANSIT ANGLE HAD LOOSE RIVETS. REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED BY REPLACING THE ANGLE IAW FAC ARP 54-20-9101. (W) - [SDR MALA954499](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA954499.md): Switch · dirty · Jun 8, 1995 · N424MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Landing Gear Position and Warning > CVG/DTW - FLT 3409 - DURING DEPARTURE FROM CVG, RT MLG INTRANSIT LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN LANDING GEAR WAS RETRACTED. THE AIRCRAFT CONTINUED TO DTW. MAINTENANCE CLEANED THE LANDING GEAR INTRANSIT MICROSWITCH. THE SYSTEM FUNCTIONED SATISFACTORILY. (X) - [SDR MALA954481](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA954481.md): Switch · dirty · Jun 1, 1995 · N424MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Landing Gear Position and Warning > DTW - FLT 3092 - ON APPROACH TO DTW, THE RIGHT RED GEAR INTRANSIT LIGHT WAS DIM DURING THE GEAR EXTENSION. THE AIRCRAFT CONTINUED TO DTW. MAINTENANCE CLEANED THE RIGHT GEAR POSITION SWITCHES. SYSTEM OPERATED SATISFACTORILY. (X) - [SDR MALA954480](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA954480.md): Altimeter · failed · Jun 1, 1995 · N424MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Altimeter, Barometric/Encoder > DTW - FLT 3092 - ON CLIMB-OUT OF DTW, CAPTAIN'S ALTIMETER FLAGGED INTERMITTENTLY. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DTW. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE NR 1 ALTIMETER. SYSTEM OPERATED SATISFACTORILY. (X) - [SDR MALA954467](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA954467.md): Door Frame · cracked · May 17, 1995 · N424MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Passenger/Crew Doors > DURING BLOCK INSPECTION IN MSP, FOUND PASSENGER DOOR FRAME TO BE CRACKED. REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED BY FABRICATING AND INSTALLING A REPAIR DOUBLER AN STRAP TO THE DOOR FRAME IAW FAC LAR 95-MALA-141 DATED 11 MAY 95. (W) - [SDR MALA954466](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA954466.md): Rib · cracked · May 17, 1995 · N424MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Trailing Edge Flaps > DURING BLOCK INSPECTION IN MSP, FOUND RT FLAP TO BE CRACKED AND CHAFED. REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED BY REPLACING THE INBOARD END NOSE RIB P/N 27-36004-010 DUE TO CRACKS AND THE INBOARD END AFT RIB P/N 27-36003-002 DUE TO A CHAFED AREA. ALL REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED - [SDR MALA954465](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA954465.md): Frame · cracked · May 17, 1995 · N424MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Passenger/Crew Doors > DURING BLOCK INSPECTION AT MSP, FOUND PASSENGER DOOR FRAME TO BE CRACKED. REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED BY REPLACING FRAME SECTIONS P/N 27-24043-033 AND 27-24043-035. REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED IAW FAC SRM 51-00-00 PARAGRAPH 5, 51-30-04, AND 51-40-01. (W) - [SDR MALA954464](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA954464.md): Frame · cracked · May 17, 1995 · N424MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Fuselage Main, Frame > DURING BLOCK INSPECTION AT MSP, FOUND CRACK IN BELT FRAME RELIEF RADIUS AT FS 212.27 DUE TO A CRACK. REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED USING A DOUBLER AND STIFFENER IAW FAC SRM 53-90-20 REPAIR NR 20. (W) - [SDR 95ZZZW789](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZW789.md): Frame · cracked · May 17, 1995 · N424MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Passenger/Crew Doors > DURING BLOCK INSPECTION AT MSP, FOUND PASSENGER DOOR FRAME TO BE CRACKED. REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED BY REPLACING FRAME SECTIONS P/N 27-24043-033 AND 27-24043-035. REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED IAW FAC SRM 51-00-00 PARAGRAPH 5, 51-30-04, AND 51-40-01. (W) - [SDR MALA954342](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA954342.md): Torque Tube · elongated holes · Feb 27, 1995 · N424MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Elevator Control System > MSP - DURING SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE, MAINTENANCE FOUND THE ATTACHMENT BOLT HOLES OF THE RT ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBE, PN 27-44026-003, ELONGATED. COMPLETED REPAIR TO THE RT ELEVATOR BY REPLACEMENT OF THE TORQUE TUBE IAW FAIRCHILD MM AND SRM. (X) - [SDR MALA954300](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA954300.md): Intransit Light · failed · Feb 6, 1995 · N424MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Landing Gear Position and Warning > FLT 3455 - ON APPROACH TO DTW, THE NOSE GEAR RED INTRANSIT LIGHT FAILED TO ILLUMINATE DURING THE GEAR EXTENSION. THE AIRCRAFT CONTINUED TO DTW. MAINTENANCE WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE DISCREPANCY. SYSTEM OPERATED SATISFACTORILY. (Z) - [SDR MALA954279](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA954279.md): Dnlock Sw · failed · Jan 27, 1995 · N424MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Landing Gear Position and Warning > FLT 3494 - ON APPROACH TO MSP, THE RIGHT GEAR INTRANSIT LIGHT DOESN'T ILLUMINATE DURING THE GEAR EXTENSION. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE RIGHT INBOARD DOWN SWITCH. SYSTEM OPERATED SATISFACTORILY. (Z) ## 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 = 'N424MA' AND registry_match = 'registration' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N424MA/reports --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.