# N429QX: 2007 Bombardier DHC-8-402

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Bombardier DHC-8-402](https://openairdocs.org/model/bombardier-dhc-8-402) (registry code 1390042, 70 seats)
- Engine: [Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150A](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-canada-pw150a) (registry code 52167)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A13NM](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A13NM) (De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited), [TCDS E00062EN](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E00062EN) (Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 4161
- Year built: 2007
- Type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type: Turbo-prop
- Airworthiness: Standard, transport
- Airworthiness date: June 20, 2007
- Certificate issued: March 21, 2023
- Expires: March 31, 2030
- Mode S code: A51E82
- Registered owner: [Portland Community College](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PORTLAND%20COMMUNITY%20COLLEGE)
- Location: [Portland, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Portland)
- Owner type: Government
- Owner's area on the map: 45.5492° N, 122.8100° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 97229, 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=429QX
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N429QX

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): 163 in force

### Matched by airframe (Bombardier DHC-8-402)

- [AD 2026-11-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-11-06): Hardware; Standard practices/structures · De Havilland Aircraft of Canada DHC-8-101, DHC-8-102, DHC-8-103 and 9 more. Effective Jul 9, 2026
- [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 2026-08-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-08-07): Stabilizers · De Havilland Aircraft of Canada DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402. Effective Jun 3, 2026
- [AD 2025-19-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-19-05): Flight controls · De Havilland Aircraft of Canada DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402. Effective Oct 31, 2025
- [AD 2025-05-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-05-06): Nacelles/pylons · De Havilland Aircraft of Canada DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402. Effective Apr 16, 2025
- [AD 2024-22-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-22-07): Landing Gear · De Havilland Aircraft of Canada DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402. Effective Dec 31, 2024
- [AD 2024-12-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-12-06): Fuselage · De Havilland Aircraft of Canada DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402. Effective Aug 21, 2024
- [AD 2024-12-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-12-05): Landing Gear · De Havilland Aircraft of Canada DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402. Effective Aug 21, 2024
- [AD 2024-08-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-08-04): Time Limits/Maintenance Checks · De Havilland Aircraft of Canada DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402. Effective Jun 20, 2024
- [AD 2024-02-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-02-02): Stabilizers · De Havilland Aircraft of Canada DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402. Effective Mar 21, 2024
- [AD 2023-16-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-16-05): Landing Gear · De Havilland Aircraft of Canada DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402. Effective Sep 25, 2023
- [AD 2023-07-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-07-06): Stabilizers · De Havilland Aircraft of Canada DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402. Effective Jun 20, 2023
- [AD 2023-06-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-06-03): Landing Gear · De Havilland Aircraft of Canada DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402. Effective May 18, 2023
- [AD 2023-05-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-05-01): Flight Controls · De Havilland Aircraft of Canada DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402. Effective Apr 18, 2023
- [AD 2023-01-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-01-09): Fuel System · De Havilland Aircraft of Canada DHC-8-400, DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402. Effective Mar 13, 2023
- [AD 2022-25-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-25-06): Air Conditioning System · De Havilland Aircraft of Canada DHC-8-402. Effective Jan 23, 2023
- [AD 2022-23-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-23-01): Fuel · De Havilland Aircraft of Canada DHC-8-400, DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402. Effective Dec 13, 2022
- [AD 2022-17-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-17-04): Fuel System, Time Limits/Maintenance Checks · De Havilland Aircraft of Canada DHC-8-400, DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402. Effective Nov 1, 2022
- [AD 2022-15-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-15-08): Information systems · Airbus A318-111, A318-112, A319-111 and 49 more. Effective Aug 12, 2022
- [AD 2022-13-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-13-08): Landing gear · De Havilland Aircraft of Canada DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402. Effective Aug 10, 2022
- [AD 2022-11-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-11-11): Landing gear · De Havilland Aircraft of Canada DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402. Effective Jul 8, 2022
- [AD 2022-11-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-11-14): Landing gear · De Havilland Aircraft of Canada DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402. Effective Jun 21, 2022
- [AD 2022-06-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-06-15): Pneumatic · De Havilland Aircraft of Canada DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402. Effective May 10, 2022
- [AD 2022-03-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-02): Wings · De Havilland Aircraft of Canada DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402. Effective Mar 17, 2022
- [AD 2021-23-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-23-02): Fire protection · De Havilland Aircraft of Canada DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402. Effective Jan 5, 2022
- [AD 2021-23-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-23-03): Landing Gear · De Havilland Aircraft of Canada DHC-8-400, DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402. Effective Dec 6, 2021
- [AD 2021-19-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-19-11): Flight controls · De Havilland Aircraft of Canada DHC-8-102, DHC-8-103, DHC-8-106 and 8 more. Effective Nov 18, 2021
- [AD 2021-12-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-12-02): Nacelles/pylons · De Havilland Aircraft of Canada DHC-8-400, DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402. Effective Jul 20, 2021
- [AD 2021-11-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-11-04): Landing Gear · De Havilland Aircraft of Canada DHC-8-400, DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402. Effective Jul 9, 2021
- [AD 2021-10-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-10-13): Landing gear · De Havilland Aircraft of Canada DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402. Effective Jul 1, 2021
- [AD 2020-21-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-21-02): Fire protection · Airbus Canada Limited Partnership BD-500-1A10, BD-500-1A11, A330-201 and 45 more. Effective Nov 19, 2020
- [AD 2020-21-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-21-03): Doors · De Havilland Aircraft of Canada DHC-8-400, DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402. Effective Nov 18, 2020
- [AD 2020-11-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-11-13): Nacelles/pylons · De Havilland Aircraft of Canada DHC-8-400, DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402. Effective Jul 14, 2020
- [AD 2020-09-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-09-12): Stabilizers · De Havilland Aircraft of Canada DHC-8-400, DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402. Effective Jun 24, 2020
- [AD 2020-02-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-02-10): Fire protection · De Havilland Aircraft of Canada DHC-8-400, DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402. Effective Mar 12, 2020
- [AD 2019-24-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-24-12): Fuselage · De Havilland Aircraft of Canada DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402. Effective Feb 3, 2020
- [AD 2019-22-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-22-11): Main landing gear · De Havilland Aircraft of Canada DHC-8-400, DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402. Effective Jan 9, 2020
- [AD 2019-20-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-20-09): Wings · De Havilland Aircraft of Canada DHC-8-400, DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402. Effective Nov 27, 2019
- [AD 2019-18-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-18-05): Landing gear · De Havilland Aircraft of Canada DHC-8-400, DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402. Effective Oct 31, 2019
- [AD 2019-15-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-15-09): Wings · Bombardier DHC-8-400, DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402. Effective Sep 19, 2019
- [AD 2018-22-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-22-03): Stabilizers · Bombardier DHC-8-400, DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402. Effective Nov 28, 2018
- [AD 2018-20-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-20-18): Flight Controls · Bombardier DHC-8-400, DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402. Effective Nov 20, 2018
- [AD 2018-17-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-17-17): Ice and Rain Protection · Bombardier DHC-8-400, DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402. Effective Oct 2, 2018
- [AD 2018-17-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-17-09): Landing gear · Bombardier DHC-8-400, DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402. Effective Sep 25, 2018
- [AD 2018-02-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-02-16): Doors · Bombardier DHC-8-400, DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402. Effective Mar 5, 2018
- [AD 2017-23-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-23-01): Landing gear · Bombardier DHC-8-400, DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402. Effective Dec 19, 2017
- [AD 2017-20-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-20-07): Fire protection · Bombardier DHC-8-400, DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402. Effective Nov 6, 2017
- [AD 2017-19-27](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-19-27): Flight controls · Bombardier DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402. Effective Nov 1, 2017
- [AD 2017-17-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-17-02): Electrical power · Bombardier DHC-8-400, DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402. Effective Sep 25, 2017
- [AD 2017-14-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-14-02): Equipment/furnishings · Bombardier DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402. Effective Aug 10, 2017

### Matched by engine (Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150A)

- [AD 2020-13-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-13-06): Turbine Engine Compressor Section · Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150A. Effective Aug 6, 2020
- [AD 2014-15-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-15-03): Igniter cables and installation of new support brackets · Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150A. Effective Aug 27, 2014

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

- [AD 2022-01-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-01-02) (historical): Nacelles/pylons · De Havilland Aircraft of Canada DHC-8-400, DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402. Effective Mar 3, 2022
- [AD 2021-25-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-25-12) (historical): Landing gear · De Havilland Aircraft of Canada DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402. Effective Jan 5, 2022
- [AD 2020-04-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-04-20) (historical): Fuel · De Havilland Aircraft of Canada DHC-8-400, DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402. Effective May 4, 2020
- [AD 2019-20-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-20-03) (historical): Information systems · Airbus A340-312, A340-313, A318-111 and 48 more. Effective Nov 19, 2019
- [AD 2019-16-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-16-09) (historical): Flight controls · Bombardier DHC-8-400, DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402. Effective Oct 9, 2019
- [AD 2017-19-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-19-09) (historical): Landing Gear · Bombardier DHC-8-400, DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402. Effective Oct 24, 2017
- [AD 2016-24-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-24-03) (historical): Stablizers · Bombardier DHC-8-400, DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402. Effective Jan 12, 2017
- [AD 2016-13-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-13-14) (historical): Landing gear · Bombardier DHC-8-400, DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402. Effective Jul 20, 2016
- [AD 2015-17-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-17-08) (historical): Landing gear · Bombardier DHC-8-400, DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402. Effective Sep 29, 2015
- [AD 2015-14-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-14-01) (historical): Doors · Bombardier DHC-8-400, DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402. Effective Aug 11, 2015
- [AD 2015-10-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-10-01) (historical): Hydraulic Power · Bombardier DHC-8-400, DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402. Effective Jul 14, 2015
- [AD 2014-25-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-25-01) (historical): Landing Gear · Bombardier DHC-8-400, DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402. Effective Jan 16, 2015
- [AD 2014-20-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-20-09) (historical): Electrical power · Bombardier DHC-8-400, DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402. Effective Nov 7, 2014
- [AD 2014-05-28](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-05-28) (historical): Landing gear · Bombardier DHC-8-400, DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402. Effective May 8, 2014
- [AD 2012-08-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-08-11) (historical): Landing Gear · Bombardier DHC-8-400, DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402. Effective May 29, 2012
- [AD 2011-17-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-17-04) (historical): Landing Gear · Bombardier DHC-8-400, DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402. Effective Sep 19, 2011
- [AD 2011-18-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-18-15) (historical): Wings · Bombardier DHC-8-400, DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402. Effective Sep 15, 2011
- [AD 2011-15-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-15-09) (historical): Landing Gear. · Bombardier DHC-8-400, DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402. Effective Aug 2, 2011
- [AD 2011-13-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-13-08) (historical): Flight controls · Bombardier DHC-8-400, DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402. Effective Aug 1, 2011
- [AD 2011-05-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-05-14) (historical): Landing Gear · Bombardier DHC-8-400, DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402. Effective Mar 25, 2011
- [AD 2010-23-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-23-04) (historical): Nacelles/Pylons · Bombardier DHC-8-400, DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402. Effective Nov 22, 2010
- [AD 2010-13-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-13-04) (historical): Landing gear · Bombardier DHC-8-400, DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402. Effective Jul 28, 2010
- [AD 2009-09-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-09-02) (historical): Landing gear · Bombardier DHC-8-400, DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402. Effective May 6, 2009
- [AD 2008-09-24](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-09-24) (historical): Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCL) · Bombardier DHC-8-400, DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402. Effective Jun 6, 2008
- [AD 2007-22-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-22-09) (historical): Main landing gear (MLG) system · Bombardier DHC-8-400, DHC-8-401 and DHC-8-402. Effective Nov 14, 2007

All 188: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N429QX/ads.md

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

- [SAIB NM-11-52](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-11-52): Flight Controls: Stabilizer Control System. Issued Aug 31, 2011

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N429QX.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N429QX.

## Service difficulty reports (217, newest 50)

As reported by operators and repair stations. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

- [SDR QXEA2020080400230](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2020080400230), Jul 31, 2020: WARNING MESSAGE. ILLUMINATED. WHEN TURNING OF AIRCRAFT POWER EMERGENCY LIGHTS ASSOCIATED WITH POWER SUPPLY PS1 ILLUMINATED.
- [SDR QXEA2019011100011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2019011100011), Jan 10, 2019: PUMP. MALFUNCTIONED. FOUND NR 1 ENG ALT FEATHER PUMP TO BE LEAKING AT THE ASSY. JOINTS. REMOVED AND REPLACED #1 FEATHERING PUMP IAW AMM TASK 61-20-31-000-801 AND 61-20-31-400-801 OP
- [SDR QXEA2018122400466](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2018122400466), Dec 21, 2018: LIGHT. LOOSE. CREW REPORTS CLEAR PLASTIC COVER ON LH FLOOR LIGHT STRIPS IS LIFTING AT ROW 18AB. REMOVED FROM SERVICE. RESECURED CLEAR PLASTIC COVER ON LH FLOOR LIGHTING STRIP
- [SDR QXEA2018120300446](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2018120300446), Dec 2, 2018: CONTROL VALVE. MALFUNCTIONED. TAKEOFF ABORTED < 40 KTS FOR #1 BLEED HOT CAUTION. REMOVED FROM SERVICE. FOUND FAULT IN CDS L NAPSOV,PACK FCV. CLEAR FAULT. GROUND RUN #1 & #2 ENG. NO AIR FLOW 
- [SDR QXEA2018082800315](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2018082800315), Aug 27, 2018: PROPELLER. OUT OF BALANCE. DURING CRUISE, SLOW AIRSPEED, FIRST NOTICED AT 210 KTS, NOTICEABLE VIBRATION. TRIED PUTTING ANVS ON PAUSE WITH NO CHANGE. VIBRATION WORSENED DURING POWER REDUCT
- [SDR QXEA2018082800314](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2018082800314), Aug 25, 2018: PROPELLER. OUT OF BALANCE. FAIRLY SIGNIFICANT VIBRATION ON THE NR 1 PROPELLER. WHEN POWER LEVERS WERE REDUCED BELOW ABOUT 65%, TORQUE VIBRATION WAS MOST NOTICEABLE. VIBRATION WOULD BECOME
- [SDR QXEA2018082200301](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2018082200301), Aug 21, 2018: BRAKE. SMOKE. ON A WALK AROUND, FOUND THE NR 4 BRAKE SMOKING. TEMP READING APPROXIMATELY 117C OUTER BRAKES ARE AROUND 73C. REMOVED FROM SERVICE. COMPLIED WITH INSPECTION AFTE
- [SDR QXEA2018082200299](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2018082200299), Aug 19, 2018: LINE. LEAKING. DURING CRUISE, RECEIVED A NR 1 HYD ISOLATION VALVE CAUTION, ALONG WITH AN INBD ROLL SPOILER CAUTION. THE NR 1 HYD QTY WAS AT ABOUT 20%. RAN THE CHECKLIST. AT TH
- [SDR QXEA2018071900262](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2018071900262), Jul 17, 2018: ENGINE. FAILED. CLIMBING THROUGH APPROX 3000' FEET MSL THE NR 1 ENGINE SURGED TWICE THEN SHUT DOWN. THERE WERE NO CAUTION OR WARNING LIGHTS PRIOR TO THE SHUTDOWN. RETURNED TO F
- [SDR QXEA2018071200257](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2018071200257), Jul 12, 2018: PROPELLER. OUT OF BALANCE. NR 1 ENGINE PROP VIBRATION ENROUTE. DIVERTED. LANDING UNEVENTFUL. REMOVED FROM SERVICE. PERFORMED PROPELLER BALANCE ON NR 1 ENGINE IAW 6611001. INITIAL IPS SHOW
- [SDR QXEA2018062500236](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2018062500236), Jun 22, 2018: PROXIMITY SENSOR. OUT OF ADJUST. NLG DOOR LIGHT FLASHED PERIODICALLY DURING CLIMB AND LEVEL OFF. NO INDICATION DURING LEVEL FLIGHT. NO DOOR CHATTER SOUND ASSOCIATED. REMOVED FROM SERVICE. PERFO
- [SDR QXEA2018061800222](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2018061800222), Jun 15, 2018: CONTACT. DAMAGED. INTERMITTENT FUSELAGE DOORS WARNING. UNABLE TO CONFIRM WHICH DOOR SINCE EACH WARNING WAS VERY SHORT. PRESSURIZATION WAS NORMAL. ALL DOORS APPEARED CLOSED AND SE
- [SDR QXEA2018022300069](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2018022300069), Feb 23, 2018: LAMP. INOPERATIVE. FORWARD FLIGHT ATTENDANT EMERGENCY LIGHTING GREEN NORMAL LIGHT OUT. REMOVED FROM SERVICE. REPLACED THE LAMP IN THE FWD FLIGHT ATTENDANT EMERGENCY GREEN NORMAL L
- [SDR QXEA2017121900705](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2017121900705), Dec 18, 2017: LENS. SEPARATED. EMERGENCY LIGHT STRIP PLASTIC LENS SEPARATED FROM LIGHT. REMOVED FROM SERVICE. REMOVED DAMAGED LIGHT STRIP, REPLACED WITH NEW. OPS CHECKED GOOD. AIRCRAFT RETURN
- [SDR QXEA2017111700669](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2017111700669), Nov 15, 2017: PROBE. MALFUNCTIONED. PITOT HEAT NR 2 CAUTION LIGHT. DIVERTED. LANDING UNEVENTFUL. REMOVED FROM SERVICE. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE NR 2 PITOT STATIC PROBE IAW AMM 34-11-06-000, 400-80
- [SDR QXEA2017091100552](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2017091100552), Sep 10, 2017: PROXIMITY SENSOR. OUT OF RIG. NOSE GEAR DOOR LIGHT CYCLED ON AND OFF CONSISTANTLY FOR ROUGHLY 20 MINS IN THE CLIMB OUT. DID NOT NOTICE AT WHAT EXACT POINT IT CAME ON. ONCE DECISION WAS TO TU
- [SDR QXEA2017072700496](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2017072700496), Jul 27, 2017: PRESSURE SWITCH. MALFUNCTIONED. DURING TAXI OUT, THE NOSE WHEEL STEERING MASTER CAUTION ILLUMINATED AND NOSE WHEEL STEERING WASN'T WORKING. AFTER REFERENCING THE E & A CHECKLIST CAUTION CLEARE
- [SDR QXEA2017030800107](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2017030800107), Mar 8, 2017: BLEED VALVE. FAILED. CLIMBING THROUGH 10,000 FT, THE NR 1 FADEC CAUTIONED, WITH POWER PLANT MESSAGE. LEVEL AT 14,000FT ENGINE SURGES OF 10 DEGREES, 15 DEGREES TORQUE. DURING DESCENT
- [SDR QXEA2017020800049](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2017020800049), Feb 8, 2017: UNKNOWN. ODOR. F/A REPORTS SMELL COMING FROM THE AIR CYCLE MACHINE. RAN THE APU WITH THE BLEED AIR ON UNTIL THE CABIN TEMP REACHED 80 DEGREES. NO SMELLS NOTED. RETURNED TO SER
- [SDR QXEA2016112800741](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2016112800741), Nov 28, 2016: POWER SUPPLY. INOPERATIVE. WITH THE EMERGENCY LIGHTS SELECTED TO ON, THE FORWARD EMERGENCY LIGHTS DO NOT ILLUMINATE. REPLACED THE FORWARD EMERGENCY LIGHT POWER SUPPLY IAW AMM 33-51-01-00-
- [SDR QXEA2016062800438](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2016062800438), Jun 28, 2016: PROXIMITY SENSOR. FAULTY. AFTER GEAR EXTENSION, RT GEAR DOOR CAUTION ON. ON POST FLIGHT RT GEAR DOOR IS OPEN. FERRIED FOR REPAIRS. REMOVED THE PROXIMITY SENSOR ON THE NR 2 MLG STABILIZER
- [SDR QXEA2016062100389](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2016062100389), Jun 9, 2016: CHANNEL. DAMAGED. FOUND DAMAGE ON EXTERNAL PANEL 262HT FUSELAGE LANDING, MARKED. REMOVED REAR SPAR WING TO FUSELAGE FAIRING LANDING STRIP STA X 426.974, PN: 85713402-105, REF SRM
- [SDR QXEA2016062100402](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2016062100402), Jun 2, 2016: STIFFENER. BROKEN. RIGHT NACELLE PANEL 424AR HAS BROKEN RIB ANGLE. REMOVED DAMAGED STIFFENER, REF SRM 51-42-05. INSTALLED, DRILLED, LOCATED NEW STIFFENER REF SRM 51-42-05. RESTORE
- [SDR QXEA2016062100399](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2016062100399), Jun 1, 2016: PLATE. CORRODED. MCD THRESHOLD PLATE CORRODED. MCD THRESHOLD PLATE REMOVED REF SRM 51-42-05. THRESHOLD PLATE INSTALLED REF DWG 85329531, REV A 99/09/08 & REF SRM 51-42-05. TEFLO
- [SDR QXEA2016062100390](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2016062100390), May 31, 2016: SUPPORT BRACKET. CRACKED. RIGHT WING L/E INBD SUPPORT BRACKET FOR PANEL 422CT IS CRACKED. R & R RT WING L/E INBD SUPPORT BRACKET WITH NEW SERVICEABLE 1, FOR PANEL 422CT, REF SRM 51-40-15
- [SDR QXEA2016062100396](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2016062100396), May 27, 2016: SEAT TRACK. DAMAGED. SEAT TRACK NR 10, REQUIRES REPLACEMENT. DISPLACED GROUND CABLES COMMON TO SEAT TRACK NR 10 AT FS X-39.0 IAW SRM 51-11-00, STRUCT IDENT -01, PG 1. REINSTALLED GR
- [SDR QXEA2016062100393](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2016062100393), May 26, 2016: SEAT TRACK. CORRODED. SEAT TRACK NR 25, PN 85337843-103, REQUIRES REPLACEMENT. REMOVED SEAT RAIL 25, PN 85337843-103, FS X 697.60 TO X 726.102, Y12.63 LT IAW SRM 51-42-05-02-01 AND 5
- [SDR QXEA2016062100397](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2016062100397), May 26, 2016: SEAT TRACK. DAMAGED. SEAT TRACK NR 11, REQUIRES REPLACEMENT. REMOVED 2 EA PLASTIC DRIP TRAY'S AT FS X71.2 AND FS X 116.0 IAW SRM 51-41-00 STRUCT IDENT -01, PG 1. INSTALLED 2 EA PLAS
- [SDR QXEA2016062100394](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2016062100394), May 24, 2016: SEAT TRACK. DAMAGED. SEAT TRACK NR 15, PN 85338210-115, REQUIRES REPLACEMENT. REMOVED FWD SPLICE OTBD, PN:85338215-101 COMMON TO SEAT TRACK NR 13 REF SRM 51-42-005-02-01 AND 51-40-1
- [SDR QXEA2016062100392](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2016062100392), May 24, 2016: SPLICE. DAMAGED. OUTER SPLICE, PN 85338215-101 AT FS X 612.0-Y 9.250 COMMON TO SEAT TRACK NR 14 AND NR 15 HAS ELONGATED HOLES. LOCATED AND DRILLED NEW OTBD SPLICE, PN:85338215-1
- [SDR QXEA2016062100398](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2016062100398), May 24, 2016: SEAT TRACK. DAMAGED. SEAT TRACK 14, REQUIRES REPLACEMENT. REMOVED FWD SPLICE OTBD, PN 85338215-101 COMMON TO SEAT TRACK NR 13 REF SRM 51-42-005-02-01 AND 51-40-15-02-01. INSTALLED F
- [SDR QXEA2016032900225](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2016032900225), Mar 29, 2016: ROLLER. OUT OF ADJUST. UNABLE TO OPEN THE GALLEY SERVICE DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE, AND DIFFICULT TO OPEN FROM INSIDE. FERRIED AIRCRAFT FOR REPAIRS. ADJUSTED UPPER GUIDE ROLLERS. FUNCTION
- [SDR QXEA2016030900175](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2016030900175), Mar 9, 2016: WARNING MESSAGE. ILLUMINATED. AFTER TAKEOFF CLIMBING THROUGH 2000FT, STARTED TO ENCOUNTER MODERATE TURBULENCE AND AT THAT TIME THE MASTER WARNING CHIMED AND FUSELAGE DOORS WARNING STAYED ON 
- [SDR QXEA2015122900668](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2015122900668), Dec 29, 2015: LIGHT. UNSECURE. EMERGENCY LIGHT STRIP AT ROW 1 A/B IS LOOSE. SECURED EMERGENCY LIGHT STRIP. RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR QXEA2015122900664](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2015122900664), Dec 29, 2015: TRIM PANEL. MALFUNCTIONED. RUDDER TRIM RUNAWAY AFTER LEVEL OFF AT FL 240 WITH UNCOMMANDED RT RUDDER TRIM ACTIVATION. ATTEMPTS TO MOVE RUDDER TRIM TO THE LT, RESULTED IN FURTHER RUDDER TRI
- [SDR QXEA2015040600186](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2015040600186), Apr 6, 2015: SWITCH. MALFUNCTIONED. EMERGENCY LIGHTS REMAIN ILLUMINATED IN THE CABIN. REPLACED THE F/A EMERGENCY LIGHT SWITCH. RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR QXEA2015011200011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2015011200011), Jan 12, 2015: CONTROLLER. FAILED. AFTER SELECTING WINDSHIELD HEAT TO NORMAL, WINDSHIELD CONTROL & WINDSHIELD HOT CAUTIONS BOTH ILLUMINATED. RETURNED TO FIELD. LANDING UNEVENTFUL. FOUND FAULT IN 
- [SDR QXEA2014093000815](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2014093000815), Sep 30, 2014: LAMP. INOPERATIVE. CABIN EMERGENCY LIGHT SWITCH NOT ILLUMINATED. REPLACED THE LAMP. ILLUMINATES NORMALLY. RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR QXEA2014060600463](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2014060600463), Jun 6, 2014: DOOR. OUT OF RIG. F/A & RAMP REPORTED MAIN CABIN DOOR DIFFICULT TO OPEN. PERFORMED FUNCTIONAL TEST OF FWD PAX DOOR IAW AMM 52-11-00-720-802. PAX DOOR FAILED FUNCTIONAL TEST. INTE
- [SDR QXEA2014032700250](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2014032700250), Mar 27, 2014: HANDLE. UNSECURE. AFT PAX DOOR WARNING ILLUMINATED DURING FLIGHT. RESET MASTER CAUTION, DOOR WARNING STOPPED FLASHING. RETURN TO FIELD, LANDED UNEVENTFUL. INSPECTED AFT PAX DOOR,
- [SDR QXEA2014031400225](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2014031400225), Mar 14, 2014: LAMP. INOPERATIVE. F/A REPORTED FWD EMERGENCY LIGHT SWITCH GREEN LIGHTS ARE INOPERATIVE. REPLACED LAMPS. SWITCH ILLUMINATED NORMALLY. RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR QXEA2014031000213](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2014031000213), Mar 2, 2014: SEAT. CORRODED. FWD OTBD SEAT POST 9 A/B IS CORRODED AT MOUNT. R & R INBD AND OTBD PAX SEAT LEG SPREADERS IAW B/E CMM 25-21-21.
- [SDR QXEA2014031000212](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2014031000212), Mar 2, 2014: SEAT. CORRODED. FWD OTBD SEAT POST 4 A/B IS CORRODED AT MOUNT. R & R INBD AND OTBD PAX SEAT LEG SPREADERS IAW B/E CMM 25-21-21.
- [SDR QXEA2014031000211](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2014031000211), Mar 2, 2014: SEAT. CORRODED. FWD OTBD SEAT POST 8 A/B IS CORRODED AT MOUNT. R & R INBD AND OTBD PAX SEAT LEG SPREADER IAW B/E CMM 25-21-21.
- [SDR QXEA2014022600160](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2014022600160), Feb 24, 2014: SEAT TRACK. DAMAGED. NR 12 SEAT TRACK FOUND TO BE OUT OF LIMITS. REMOVED SEAT TRACK IAW SRM 51-40-15, REPAIR-01 AND SRM 51-41-00. INSTALLED NEW SEAT TRACK IAW SRM 51-42-05 REPAIR 1 
- [SDR QXEA2014022600159](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2014022600159), Feb 24, 2014: RIVET. CORRODED. CORRODED RIVETS AT BS 604.5 - 627.5, STRINGER 31R. REPLACED RIVETS IAW SRM 51-42-05 STEP 4E.
- [SDR QXEA2014022600158](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2014022600158), Feb 24, 2014: RIVET. CORRODED. CORRODED RIVETS AT BS 584.5 - 604.5, STRINGER 31L. REPLACED RIVETS IAW SRM 51-42-05, STEP 4E.
- [SDR QXEA2014022600157](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2014022600157), Feb 24, 2014: RIVET. CORRODED. CORRODED RIVETS AT BS 584.5 - 604.5 STRINGER 31R. REPLACED RIVETS IAW SRM 51-42-05 STEP 4E.
- [SDR QXEA2014022600155](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2014022600155), Feb 24, 2014: SEAT TRACK. CORRODED. NR 7 SEAT TRACK CORRODED BEYOND LIMITS. REMOVED AND REPLACED SEAT TRACK IAW SRM 51-42-05 STEP 4E, 2-8 AND SRM 51-41-00.
- [SDR QXEA2014022600153](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2014022600153), Feb 24, 2014: SEAT TRACK. CORRODED. NR 5 SEAT TRACK CORRODED BEYOND LIMITS. REMOVED AND REPLACED SEAT TRACK IAW SRM 51-42-05, 51-41-00, 51-40-15.

All 217: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N429QX/reports.md

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (65, first 50)

Approved for this aircraft's airframe or engine model, in force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do.

### Approved for the airframe (Bombardier DHC-8-402)

- [STC ST00197IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00197IB): Installation of the Universal Quick Access Recorder (uQAR). Flight Data Technologies Inc
- [STC ST00952LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00952LA): Installation of Mass Systems fire extinguisher cartridges as replacements for Kidde fire extinguisher cartridges in fire extinguisher bottles. AMETEK AMERON LLC d/b/a MASS Systems
- [STC ST04328NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04328NY): The Manufacture and Installation of Exterior Placards, Labels and Signs is to be performed, installed. Libellule Monde Inc
- [STC ST03875NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03875NY): Installation of interior placards, signs and markings. Libellule Monde Inc
- [STC ST03220CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03220CH): Installation of an advertisement container on the bottom of a seat back tray table. Atin OOH LLC
- [STC ST03308CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03308CH): Installation of Printed Advertising onto cabin interior surfaces. Atin OOH LLC
- [STC ST00030IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00030IB): Installation of Test Tech ELT. APTOZ EHF
- [STC ST03885AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03885AT): Installation of an Avionica, Inc. avCM Cellular Module. Aircraft Systems and Manufacturing Inc
- [STC ST02472AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02472AT): Installation of a mini Quick Access Recorder (QAR) model MKI, MKII, or MKIII. Aircraft Systems and Manufacturing Inc
- [STC ST01255SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01255SE): Installation of a center console extended fairing. Metal Innovations Inc. dba MII Aero
- [STC ST00079IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00079IB): Integration of Halon-free Portable Fire Extinguisher HAFEX. UMLAUT ENGINEERING GMBH
- [STC ST00215IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00215IB): Installation of saf-Tglo ECO Photoluminescent Aisle Path Marking Systems. STG AEROSPACE GERMANY GmbH
- [STC ST03424CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03424CH): Certification of Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Out System with Rockwell Collins TDR-94/-94D Transponders. CMD Flight Solutions LLC
- [STC ST02311AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02311AT): Installation of Saf-T-Glo Inc photoluminescent floor proximity emergency escape path marking system (FPEEPMS). STG Aerospace Inc
- [STC ST04562NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04562NY): Installation of saf-Tglo® SuperSeal UltraLite-X (SSUL-X) Photoluminescent Floor Proximity Emergency Escape Path Marking Systems. STG AEROSPACE GERMANY GmbH
- [STC ST00109IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00109IB): Installation of the Flight Compartment Stowage Box. Infinion Certification Engineering Inc
- [STC ST04809NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04809NY): Conversion of a DHC-8-402 aircraft into a Airtanker for the aerial dispensing of liquids with the addition of an external retardant tank system operated under the restricted category. Conair Group Inc
- [STC ST00098IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00098IB): Introduction of ADS-B Out. STC Twenty One Limited
- [STC ST00886NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00886NY): Installation of Flight Deck Manual Stowage Box, in accordance with Aero Consulting Services Modification Data Summary Number B78600, Revision H, dated November 9, 2006, or later TCCA approved revision. B/E Aerospace Limited
- [STC ST01689WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01689WI): Installation of Crane Aerospace & Electronics SmartStem Wireless Tire Pressure Sensing System. ELDEC Corporation
- [STC ST04676NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04676NY): Installation of Ground Recognition Lights. 365 Aerospace DDS Limited
- [STC ST04177AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04177AT): Installation of a Talon Aerospace LED Replacement General Purpose Lamps. Aaxico Technical Services Inc
- [STC ST02635LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02635LA): Modification to replace the existing Mode S Transponder system with the ACSS NXT-600 Mode S Transponder with ADS-B Out. Aviation Communication and Surveillance Systems (ACSS) LLC
- [STC ST04372NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04372NY): Installation of saf-Tglo® SSUL23 Photoluminescent Aisle Path Marking System. STG Aerospace Ltd
- [STC ST01900WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01900WI): Heated (LH) Side Canopy Window Assembly replacement installation. Lee Aerospace Inc
- [STC ST04378NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04378NY): Installation of the AFIRS 228 Automatic Flight Information and Reporting System. FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd
- [STC ST02707LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02707LA): Installation of seat cushions and covers. Flight Interiors Ltd
- [STC ST04340NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04340NY): Installation of TCAS 7.1 (ACAS II) upgrade of Prior Existing TCAS 7.0. Scandinavian Avionics Design ApS
- [STC ST09858AC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST09858AC): Replacement of certain OEM pneumatic deicer boots. SMR Technologies Inc
- [STC ST00790DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00790DE): Installation of BendixKing CAS 67B Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) II Version 7.1. Peregrine
- [STC ST04311CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04311CH): Installation of Goodrich de-icer boots on the engine inlet. Goodrich Corp
- [STC ST04125NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04125NY): Installation of transponder and ADS-B Out upgrade. Fokker Services B.V
- [STC ST04121NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04121NY): Installation of Replacement Overhead Bins. GAL Aviation
- [STC ST01862WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01862WI): Window Assembly Side Canopy (RH) replacement installation. Lee Aerospace, Inc
- [STC ST03247NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03247NY): Replacement of existing Main, Auxiliary and Standby batteries with new 43 AH batteries. SAFT America
- [STC ST04213CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04213CH): Installation of FANS 1/A+ capable datalink communication system. Innoviator LLC
- [STC ST03030NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03030NY): Tail Navigation Light Upgrade. B/E Aerospace Limited
- [STC ST03776NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03776NY): Modification to upgrade existing Rockwell Collins TCAS (Model: TTR-920, TTR-921, and TTR-4000) at VERSION 7.0 to Rockwell Collins TCAS (Model: TTR-921, TTR-4000, and TTR-4100) at VERSION 7.1 (ACAS II). Scandinavian Avionics Design ApS
- [STC ST02780CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02780CH): Installation of ATC Transponders with ADS-B Capability, LPV Approach Adapter, and FMS Upgrade. Canard Aerospace Corporation
- [STC ST03820NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03820NY): Installation of Photo-luminescent Aisle Path Marking System. EcoTech Innovation Business Park
- [STC ST01872SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01872SE): Installation of lightweight window plug; manufactured and installed. LiteAir Aviation Products Inc
- [STC ST03773NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03773NY): The installation of photoluminescent emergency floor path marking system guideline. Lufthansa Technik AG
- [STC ST09859AC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST09859AC): Installation of a SkyTender Beverage Trolley. ASIG LLC
- [STC ST03700NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03700NY): Installation of the Class 2 Electronic Flight Bag provisions. Fokker Services B.V
- [STC ST03553NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03553NY): Installation, provisions for passenger life vest. B/E Aerospace Limited
- [STC ST00351BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00351BO): Installation of Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Stair Lamps. Downey Corporation
- [STC ST03456NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03456NY): Installation of Latitude Skynode S200. Latitude Technologies Corporation
- [STC ST03129NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03129NY): Installation of a SkyTrac Flight Following / Satcom system. SkyTrac Systems Ltd
- [STC ST11053SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST11053SC): The installation of a Pratt & Whitney Flight Data Acquisition, Storage and Transmission System (FAST). Pratt & Whitney Engine Services Inc
- [STC ST03170NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03170NY): Installation of navAero Universal Aircraft Interface Device and Display Mounts. Delta Engineering Corporation

All 65: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N429QX/stcs.md

## Related

- Other Bombardier DHC-8-402 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/bombardier-dhc-8-402/aircraft.md
- The Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150A engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-canada-pw150a.md

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