N500DC

Service difficulty reports · 53

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

Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "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 = 'N500DC' AND registry_match = 'registration'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

SDR 2018FA0000463Exhaust Pipe · crackedEXHAUST PIPE CRACKED ON THE AFT LOWER MOUNT FLANGE ALLOWING AFT MOUNT SADDLE TO SLIDE OUT OF POSITION. CRACK OCCURRED 79.4 FLT HRS FROM NEW.Mar 25, 2018 · N500DC · Hughes 369D · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR LS1R088291Pump · inoperativeBOOST PUMP IS INOPERATIVE.Jan 20, 2002 · N500DC · Hughes 369D · Fuel Boost PumpSDR LS1R088292Rccb · failedREVERSE CURRENT FAILED TO CLOSE.Dec 21, 2001 · N500DC · Hughes 369D · Alternator-Generator DriveSDR LS1R074929Exhaust Stack · crackedPART IS CRACKED.Jul 20, 2001 · N500DC · Hughes 369D · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR LS1R073486Swashplate · loosePART HAS EXCESIVE AXIAL PLAY.Jun 19, 2001 · N500DC · Hughes 369D · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR LS1R073485Damper · stretchedPART IS STRETCHED.Jun 19, 2001 · N500DC · Hughes 369D · Main Rotor Drive SystemSDR LS1R073117Swashplate · looseSWASHPLATE HAS EXCESIVE AXIAL PLAY.May 24, 2001 · N500DC · Hughes 369D · Tail Rotor HeadSDR LS1R072738Motor · malfunctionedPART IS SLOW.Apr 19, 2001 · N500DC · Hughes 369D · Stabilizer Control SystemSDR LS1R066566Indicator · malfunctionedTORQUE GAUGE NEEDLE BOUNCES.Mar 15, 2000 · N500DC · Hughes 369D · Engine BMEP/Torque IndicatingSDR LS1R066559Gauge · inaccurateGAUGE IS INACCURATE.Mar 7, 2000 · N500DC · Hughes 369D · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR LS1R066557Seat · brokenBOTTOM OF SEAT IS BROKEN.Mar 7, 2000 · N500DC · Hughes 369D · Flight Compartment EquipmentSDR LS1R066444Pipe · crackedEXHAUST PIPE IS CRACKED.Feb 24, 2000 · N500DC · Hughes 369D · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR LS1R066440Torque Gauge · fluctuatedGAUGE FLUCTUATING IN POWER.Feb 24, 2000 · N500DC · Hughes 369D · Instrument PanelSDR LS1R065967Exhaust Stack · crackedRIGHT EXHAUST STACK IS CRACKED.Feb 15, 2000 · N500DC · Hughes 369D · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR AGQA065933Radio · inoperativeVHF RADIO IS INOPERATIVE.Feb 9, 2000 · N500DC · Hughes 369D · VHF Communications SystemSDR AGQA065673Gearbox · wornT/R GEARBOX IS WORN EXCESSIVELY.Jan 24, 2000 · N500DC · Hughes 369D · Tail Rotor GearboxSDR AGQA065669Bleed Valve · failedBLEED VALVE STALLED IN-FLIGHT.Jan 24, 2000 · N500DC · Hughes 369D · Compressor Bleed ValveSDR AGQA065668Pitch Control · chippedSPLINE TEETH ARE BROKEN AND CHIPPED.Jan 24, 2000 · N500DC · Hughes 369D · Tail Rotor GearboxSDR AGQA065548Motor · slowHIGH SPEED MOTOR INSTALLED DELAY IN ACTION.Jan 6, 2000 · N500DC · Hughes 369D · Main Rotor ControlSDR AGQA065542Damper · weakMLG DAMPER IS WEAK.Jan 6, 2000 · N500DC · Hughes 369D · Main Landing GearSDR AGQA065541Damper · weakMLG DAMPER IS WEAK.Jan 6, 2000 · N500DC · Hughes 369D · Main Landing GearSDR AGQA065537Hub · wornTAIL ROTOR HUB IS WORN EXCESSIVELY.Jan 6, 2000 · N500DC · Hughes 369D · Tail Rotor HeadSDR 99ZZZX3894Tach Generator · damagedCANNON PLUG BENT AND RIVETS TORN OUT OF HOUSING. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Sep 8, 1999 · N500DC · Hughes 369D · Engine BMEP/Torque IndicatingSDR 99ZZZX3893Hour Meter · slowHOUR METER RUNS SLOW. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Sep 8, 1999 · N500DC · Hughes 369D · Independent InstrumentsSDR 99ZZZX3892Interphone · failedNO SIDE TONES. NO INTERCOM. WILL NOT TRANSMIT. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Sep 8, 1999 · N500DC · Hughes 369D · Interphone/Passenger Announcement (PA) SystemSDR 99ZZZX3546Line · crackedAIR LINE UNDER BRADING ON FLEX PORTION CRACKED. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Sep 1, 1999 · N500DC · Hughes 369D · Pneumatic Distribution SystemSDR 99ZZZX3545Link Assy · wornDURING 100-HOUR INSPECTION, FOUND BEARING WORN BEYOND LIMITS. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Sep 1, 1999 · N500DC · Hughes 369D · Main Rotor Mast/SwashplateSDR LS1R99102Line · crackedNOTICED BLACK SOOT ON CUSTOMER BLEED LINE TO HEATER. FOUND AIR LEAKING OUT BRAID LINE AREA. REMOVED AND REPLACED. FOUND MATERIAL CRACKS ON FLEX PART OF LINE. (X)Jul 10, 1999 · N500DC · Hughes 369D · Pneumatic Distribution SystemSDR 99ZZZX2607Exhaust Stack · crackedEXHAUST STACK IS CRACKED. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Jun 25, 1999 · N500DC · Hughes 369D · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR 99ZZZX1707Pitch Link · wornPITCH LINK BEARING WORN. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Apr 5, 1999 · N500DC · Hughes 369D · Tail Rotor HeadSDR 99ZZZX1706Gyro · malfunctionedGYRO WILL NOT CAGE. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Apr 5, 1999 · N500DC · Hughes 369D · Attitude Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR 99ZZZX1708Directional Gyro · malfunctionedDIRECTIONAL GYRO PRESETS 10 DEGREES OFF OF MAG COMPASS. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Mar 31, 1999 · N500DC · Hughes 369D · Directional Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR 99ZZZX1543Battery · dischargedBATTERY DOES NOT PRODUCE ENOUGH POWER FOR COLD MORNING STARTS. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Mar 22, 1999 · N500DC · Hughes 369D · Battery/Charger SystemSDR 99ZZZX1352Clutch · making metalLOW OIL, BELOW MINIMUM. METAL IN OIL AND DISCOLORED. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Feb 15, 1999 · N500DC · Hughes 369D · Engine/Transmission CouplingSDR 99ZZZX1351Indicator · sticksHANGS UP AT 250 DEGREES CELSIUS DURING START-UP. BEFORE, 14 PERCENT N1 ON SECOND START OF DAY ENGINE LIGHT OFF. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Feb 15, 1999 · N500DC · Hughes 369D · Engine EGT/TIT Indicating SystemSDR 99ZZZX1350Blade · damagedBLADE HAS VOID AND LIFTED ABRASION STRIP. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Feb 15, 1999 · N500DC · Hughes 369D · Tail Rotor BladesSDR 98ZZZX4761Transponder · malfunctionedTRANSPONDER DOES NOT TURN ON. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Nov 6, 1998 · N500DC · Hughes 369D · ATC Transponder SystemSDR 98ZZZX4729Link · wornBEARINGS WORN. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Nov 6, 1998 · N500DC · Hughes 369D · Main Rotor HeadSDR 98ZZZX4727Link · wornBEARINGS WORN. REMOVED AND REPLACED.Nov 6, 1998 · N500DC · Hughes 369D · Main Rotor HeadSDR 98ZZZX3641Fork · damagedELASTOMERIC CONNICALS DETERIORATED AND CRACKED. REMOVED AND REPLACED T/R FORK.Aug 31, 1998 · N500DC · Hughes 369D · Tail Rotor HeadSDR 98ZZZX3640Switch · failedLONGITUDINAL RUN AWAY AND INTERMITTENT. UNREPAIRABLE. REPLACED CYCLIC SWITCH.Aug 31, 1998 · N500DC · Hughes 369D · Main Rotor ControlSDR 98ZZZX2787Regulator · failedVOLTAGE REGULATOR WILL NOT ADJUST. REMOVED FROM AIRCRAFT AND SENT FOR REPAIR.Jul 1, 1998 · N500DC · Hughes 369D · DC RegulatorSDR 98ZZZX2786Gyro · failedDIRECTIONAL GYRO INOPERABLE. REMOVED AND SENT FOR REPAIR.Jun 23, 1998 · N500DC · Hughes 369D · Directional Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR 98ZZZX2333Starter · failedBRUSHES SPARKING AND FAN COVER VIBRATING LOOSE. REMOVED FROM AIRCRAFT AND SENT FOR REPAIR EVALUATION. CONTROL NR 98-5-12.May 30, 1998 · N500DC · Hughes 369D · Starter-GeneratorSDR 98ZZZX2106Mount · looseLEFT EXHAUST STACK CRACKED. ENGINE WAS VIB CHECKED AND FOUND TO BE VIBRATING EXCESSIVELY. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, UPPER ENGINE MOUNTS APPEARED TO BE LOOSE. NEW HILOCKS WERE INSTALLED ON UPPER ENGINE M0UNTS OF AIRFRAME. ANOTHER VIBRATION TEST WAS PERFORMEDMay 13, 1998 · N500DC · Hughes 369D · Engine Mount SectionSDR 98ZZZX2105Exhaust Stack · crackedLEFT EXHAUST STACK CRACKED. ENGINE WAS VIB CHECKED AND FOUND TO BE VIBRATING EXCESSIVELY. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, UPPER ENGINE MOUNTS APPEARED TO BE LOOSE. NEW HILOCKS WERE INSTALLED ON UPPER ENGINE M0UNTS OF AIRFRAME. ANOTHER VIBRATION TEST WAS PERFORMEDMay 13, 1998 · N500DC · Hughes 369D · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR 98ZZZX2102Exhaust Stack · crackedEXHAUST STACK CRACKED BEYOND LIMITS. REMOVED AND REPLACED. INVESTIGATION IN PROGRESS. SUBMITTER STATED THIS WAS 3RD CRACKED EXHAUST ON THIS AIRCRAFT.May 13, 1998 · N500DC · Hughes 369D · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR 98ZZZX2104Mount · looseRIGHT EXHAUST STACK CRACKED. ENGINE WAS VIB CHECKED AND EXCESSIVE VIBRATION WAS DETECTED. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, DETERMINED THE UPPER ENGINE MOUNTS WERE LOOSE ON AIRFRAME. NEW HILOCKS WERE INSTALLED ON ENGINE MOUNTS AND VIBRATION CHECK SHOWED VIBRATIONMay 12, 1998 · N500DC · Hughes 369D · Engine Mount SectionSDR 98ZZZX2103Exhaust Stack · crackedRIGHT EXHAUST STACK CRACKED. ENGINE WAS VIB CHECKED AND EXCESSIVE VIBRATION WAS DETECTED. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, DETERMINED THE UPPER ENGINE MOUNTS WERE LOOSE ON AIRFRAME. NEW HILOCKS WERE INSTALLED ON ENGINE MOUNTS AND VIBRATION CHECK SHOWED VIBRATIONMay 12, 1998 · N500DC · Hughes 369D · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR 98ZZZX1885Exhaust Stack · crackedEXHAUST STACK CRACKED AROUND FLANGE MOUNT. REMOVED AND REPLACED. CONTROL NR 98-4-16.Apr 2, 1998 · N500DC · Hughes 369D · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
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