# N578SW: 1998 Embraer EMB-120ER

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Embraer EMB-120ER](https://openairdocs.org/model/embraer-emb-120er) (registry code 3260203, 32 seats)
- Engine: [Pratt & Whitney Canada PW118](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-canada-pw118) (registry code 52116)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A31SO](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A31SO) (Embraer S.A.), [TCDS E20NE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E20NE) (Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 120346
- Year built: 1998
- Type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type: Turbo-prop
- Airworthiness: Standard, transport
- Airworthiness date: December 4, 1998
- Certificate issued: January 26, 2017
- Expires: January 31, 2030
- Mode S code: A76DC6
- Registered owner: [Jahn641bc LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JAHN641BC%20LLC)
- Location: [Miami, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Miami)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 25.7304° N, 80.2336° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 33133, within about a mile (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=578SW
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N578SW

From the FAA registry file of October 22, 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): 61 in force

### Matched by airframe (Embraer EMB-120ER)

- [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 2025-02-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-02-09): Fuselage · Embraer EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Mar 18, 2025
- [AD 2023-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-10-02): Indicating/Recording System, Navigation · Boeing 18, 23, 35 and 1,060 more. Effective May 26, 2023
- [AD 2017-10-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-10-04): Landing Gear · Embraer EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Jun 29, 2017
- [AD 2011-08-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-08-09): Fuel · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Aug 1, 2011
- [AD 2011-01-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-01-09): Oxygen · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 290 more. Effective Feb 9, 2011
- [AD 2010-19-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-19-04): Airborne Auxiliary Power · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Oct 27, 2010
- [AD 2008-04-18 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-04-18-R1): Fuel · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Nov 16, 2009
- [AD 2009-15-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-15-18): Fuel · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Sep 2, 2009
- [AD 2008-15-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-15-01): Elevator trim system · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Aug 21, 2008
- [AD 2007-26-21](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-26-21): EMB-120 wing section · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Feb 20, 2008
- [AD 2006-12-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-12-14): Shut-off and crossbleed valves of the bleed air system · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Jul 18, 2006
- [AD 2006-11-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-11-10): De-icing system ejector flow control valves · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Jun 30, 2006
- [AD 2006-10-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-10-09): Wiring harnesses · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Jun 20, 2006
- [AD 2006-07-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-07-18): Elevator control surface · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective May 12, 2006
- [AD 2006-02-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-02-02): Auxiliary power unit (APU) · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Feb 24, 2006
- [AD 2005-25-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-25-01): Electrical harnesses · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Jan 9, 2006
- [AD 2004-14-25](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-14-25): Lower rotating beacon to the airframe · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Aug 23, 2004
- [AD 2004-14-24](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-14-24): Rotary variable inductive transducers (RVITs) · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Aug 23, 2004
- [AD 2004-13-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-13-12): Airplane Flight Manual - propeller synchronizer switch · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Aug 6, 2004
- [AD 2004-13-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-13-13): Access door ramp of the fueling control panel · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Aug 3, 2004
- [AD 2004-12-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-12-18): Vertical Cargo Nets in Cargo-Configured Cabins · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Jul 27, 2004
- [AD 2004-12-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-12-12): Main landing gear (MLG) · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Jul 21, 2004
- [AD 2004-06-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-06-07): Pitot/static 1, 2 and auxiliary sensors · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Apr 29, 2004
- [AD 2004-01-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-01-04): Hydraulic tube assemblies · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Feb 13, 2004
- [AD 2003-15-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-15-05): Flight idle stop system circuit breaker · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 1 more. Effective Sep 4, 2003
- [AD 2003-12-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-12-12): Airplane Flight Manual - flight attendant's seat · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 1 more. Effective Jul 28, 2003
- [AD 2001-22-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-22-14): Fire Extinguishing System Bottle Cartridges · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 105 more. Effective Dec 10, 2001
- [AD 2001-20-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-20-17): Airplane Flight Manual-Ice Accretion · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 1 more. Effective Oct 22, 2001
- [AD 2001-15-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-15-17): Transponder Control Panels · Bombardier ATR42-200, ATR42-300, ATR42-320 and 30 more. Effective Aug 20, 2001
- [AD 2001-06-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-06-18): AFM Revisions - Limitations Section - Ice Protection System · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 1 more. Effective Apr 16, 2001
- [AD 2000-23-30](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-23-30): Elevator Control Cable · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 1 more. Effective Jan 2, 2001
- [AD 2000-23-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-23-09): Hydraulics · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 1 more. Effective Dec 20, 2000
- [AD 2000-22-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-22-12): Circuit Breakers · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 1 more. Effective Dec 12, 2000
- [AD 2000-22-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-22-08): Mass-Balance Weights of the Aileron · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 1 more. Effective Dec 11, 2000
- [AD 2000-19-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-19-07): Direct Current (DC) Relay Box · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER and EMB-120RT. Effective Oct 31, 2000
- [AD 2000-19-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-19-10): Prevent Sudden Change In Pitch Attitude · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 1 more. Effective Oct 13, 2000
- [AD 99-19-28](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-19-28): Brake Assemblies Of Main Landing Gear · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120ER and EMB-120RT. Effective Oct 20, 1999
- [AD 99-17-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-17-04): Aileron Control Cables And Nylon Grommets · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER and EMB-120RT. Effective Sep 22, 1999
- [AD 99-02-18 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-02-18-R1): Titanium Thermal Insulating Blankets · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER and EMB-120RT. Effective Mar 3, 1999
- [AD 98-15-22](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-15-22): Wing De-Ice Boot · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER and EMB-120RT. Effective Aug 27, 1998
- [AD 98-13-29](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-13-29): AFM - Limitation Section - Power Levers · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER and EMB-120RT. Effective Jul 29, 1998
- [AD 98-03-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-03-19): Prevent Generator Overload Conditions · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER and EMB-120RT. Effective Mar 18, 1998
- [AD 97-05-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-05-02): Channel Fairings And Shims · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER and EMB-120RT. Effective Apr 2, 1997
- [AD 97-02-21](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-02-21): Inspect Wing Skin For Fuel Leakage · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER and EMB-120RT. Effective Mar 3, 1997
- [AD 96-25-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-25-12): Auxiliary Power Units · BAE Systems HS 748 Series 2A, HS 748 Series 2B, 707-100 Long Body and 74 more. Effective Jan 13, 1997
- [AD 95-26-15 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-26-15-R1): Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance Systems · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 159 more. Effective Dec 26, 1996
- [AD 96-09-24](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-09-24): AFM- Icing · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER and EMB-120RT. Effective Jun 11, 1996
- [AD 95-25-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-25-11): AFM - Limitations Sections Propeller · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER and EMB-120RT. Effective Dec 27, 1995
- [AD 95-22-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-22-01): Fluorescent Lighting System · Aerospace Lighting Fluorescent lighting systems, A310-203, A310-204 and 74 more. Effective Dec 4, 1995

### Matched by engine (Pratt & Whitney Canada PW118)

- [AD 2012-26-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-26-08): Propeller shafts · Pratt & Whitney Canada PW118, PW118A, PW118B and 20 more. Effective Feb 15, 2013
- [AD 2006-19-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-19-06): Propeller shaft · Pratt & Whitney Canada PW118, PW118A, PW118B and 14 more. Effective Sep 29, 2006
- [AD 2003-21-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-21-03): Low pressure rotor speed (NL) sensor · Pratt & Whitney Canada PW118, PW120, PW120A and 1 more. Effective Nov 20, 2003
- [AD 2003-16-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-16-04): Fuel heaters · Pratt & Whitney Canada PW118, PW118A, PW118B and 19 more. Effective Sep 10, 2003
- [AD 98-14-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-14-02): Fuel Manifold Transfer Tubes · Pratt & Whitney Canada PW118, PW118A, PW118B and 17 more. Effective Aug 31, 1998
- [AD 97-17-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-17-05): Gas Generator Case Drain Ports · Pratt & Whitney Canada PW118, PW118A, PW118B and 17 more. Effective Sep 9, 1997
- [AD 94-03-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-03-02): High Pressure Turbine Disks · Pratt & Whitney Canada PW118, PW118A, PW120 and 5 more. Effective Feb 16, 1994
- [AD 92-01-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-01-08): High Pressure Rotor · Pratt & Whitney Canada PW118, PW118A, PW120 and 5 more. Effective Jul 27, 1992
- [AD 91-06-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/91-06-02): Turbomachinery Magnetic Chip Detector · Pratt & Whitney Canada PW118, PW118A, PW120 and 6 more. Effective Mar 29, 1991
- [AD 91-01-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/91-01-03): Hydromechanical Fuel Control Units · Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-5, PW118, PW118A and 3 more. Effective Jan 7, 1991
- [AD 88-26-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-26-51): High Pressure Turbine Components · Pratt & Whitney Canada PW118, PW118A, PW120 and 2 more. Effective Sep 22, 1989

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

- [AD 2008-04-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-04-18) (historical): Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCL) · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER, EMB-120FC and 2 more. Effective Apr 3, 2008
- [AD 2001-17-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-17-01) (historical): Aileron and Elevator · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER and EMB-120RT. Effective Aug 27, 2001
- [AD 2001-13-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-13-14) (historical): Airplane Flight Manual--Placard on the Main Instrument Panel, and the "LIGHT-HEAVY" Inflation Switch of the 
Leading Edge Deicing Boots · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER and EMB-120RT. Effective Jul 12, 2001
- [AD 2001-02-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-02-06) (historical): Icing Conditions · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER and EMB-120RT. Effective Mar 5, 2001
- [AD 2000-20-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-20-05) (historical): Landing Gear Doors · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER and EMB-120RT. Effective Nov 13, 2000
- [AD 99-02-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-02-18) (historical): Titanium Thermal Insulating Blankets · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER and EMB-120RT. Effective Mar 3, 1999
- [AD 97-26-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-26-06) (historical): AFM - Limitation Section - Ice · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER and EMB-120RT. Effective Jan 23, 1998
- [AD 97-26-22](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-26-22) (historical): Movable Backstop Of Elevator Pitch Trim · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER and EMB-120RT. Effective Jan 13, 1998
- [AD 92-16-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-16-51) (historical): Backup Flight Idle Stop System · Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120, EMB-120ER and EMB-120RT. Effective Sep 23, 1992
- [AD 2012-11-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-11-14) (historical): Propeller shafts · Pratt & Whitney Canada PW118, PW118A, PW118B and 20 more. Effective Jul 20, 2012

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

- [SAIB NM-09-03](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-09-03): Engine Fuel and Control - Implementing Fuel Tank System Airworthiness Limitations. Issued Dec 11, 2008

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N578SW.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Incident 19990223035629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990223035629I), Feb 23, 1999: Emb EMB120ER (N578SW), Santa Barbara, CA. (-23) Skywest 90, a brasillia E120, Santa maria, CA, to lax, diverted to Santa Barbara, CA, because of engine failure. Arrived Santa Barbara Municipal Airport…

## Service difficulty reports (157, 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 JIKA2017040801](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JIKA2017040801), Apr 8, 2017: FLUID. LOW. DURING TAKE OFF FROM KSLC THE PILOT SELECTED THE LANDING GEAR TO THE UP POSITION AND UPON RETRACTION OF THE GEAR RECEIVED A LEFT HAND HYDRAULIC LOW LEVEL AND HY
- [SDR SWIA2014120140227](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA2014120140227), Nov 29, 2014: CONTROL UNIT. MALFUNCTIONED. RETURNED TO DEPARTURE AFTER A RIGHT PROP OVERSPEED. PERFORMED FIM PROCEDURE HIGH NP IAW AMM. CND FAULT. FOUND NP OVERSPEED TO BE WITHIN LIMITS IAW AMM. CHANGED 
- [SDR SWIA201439816](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201439816), Nov 4, 2014: WIRE. BROKEN. FIRST HALF OF THE FLOOR EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. REPAIRED BROKEN WIRE AND REPLACED THE FUSE, OPS CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR SWIA201439142](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201439142), Aug 9, 2014: WIRE. BROKEN. FIRST WHITE LIGHT OF EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. REPAIRED BROKEN WIRE AS NEEDED AND REPLACED FUSE FOR EMERGENCY LIGHTS. OPS CHECKED GOOD, NO DEFECTS NOTED.
- [SDR SWIA201438903](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201438903), Jul 27, 2014: CONTROLLER. FAILED. RAPID CABIN DEPRESSURIZATION AT APPROXIMATELY 13,000. RAN QRH, REPLACED THE ELECTRIC ALTITUDE CONTROLLER IAW AMM. PRESSURIZED ACFT IAW AMM. PRESSURIZATION CHECK
- [SDR SWIA201438750](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201438750), Jul 14, 2014: WIRE. DAMAGED. ONE FLOOR LEVEL EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERATIVE. INSTALLED NEW WIRE SPLICE AT DSP263 IAW EMB WMD.
- [SDR SWIA201438625](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201438625), Jul 9, 2014: WIRE. BROKEN. FLOOR EMERGENCY LIGHTING INOPERATIVE AT ROW 3. REPAIRED BROKEN WIRE AND PERFORMED OPS CHECK, NO OTHER DEFECTS NOTED.
- [SDR SWIA201438260](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201438260), Jun 18, 2014: LENS. MISSING. EMERGENCY LIGHT LENS COVER AT 2A MISSING. REPLACED COVER IAW AMM.
- [SDR SWIA2014061338164](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA2014061338164), May 30, 2014: LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. TWO EMERGENCY LIGHTS NOT ILLUMINATING NEAR MAIN CABIN DOOR. R & R RED FWD FLOOR LIGHTS. OPS CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR SWIA201437712](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201437712), May 21, 2014: WIRE. UNSECURE. WHITE FLOOR EMERGENCY LIGHT NEXT TO 3A INOPERATIVE. SECURED WIRE ON ESCAPE PATH LIGHT IAW AMM.
- [SDR SWIA201437407](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201437407), May 6, 2014: BATTERY PACK. FAILED. INTERIOR ROWS 1-5 ALL EMERGENCY LIGHTS DO NOT ILLUMINATE. REPLACED FWD EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACK.
- [SDR SWIA201437406](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201437406), May 6, 2014: BATTERY PACK. FAILED. LT WING AFT EMERGENCY LIGHT DOES NOT ILLUMINATE. R & R AFT EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACK.
- [SDR SWIA201437405](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201437405), May 6, 2014: BATTERY PACK. FAILED. RT WING FORWARD AND AFT EMERGENCY LIGHTS DO NOT ILLUMINATE. R & R EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACK.
- [SDR SWIA201436901](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201436901), Mar 28, 2014: CONTROL VALVE. FAILED. RT PACK FAILED, RAN QRH FOR PACK FAIL. SHORTLY AFTER, SMOKE STARTED DEVELOPING IN COCKPIT. RECEIVED A TRIPLE CHIME, MASTER WARNING AND AURAL SMOKE WARNING. REPL
- [SDR SWIA201436839](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201436839), Feb 27, 2014: ANGLE. CORRODED. CORROSION ON A ANGLE AFT OF LAV DUMP VALVE APPROX FRAME 38. C-CHECK, REPLACED ANGLE IAW SRM.
- [SDR SWIA201436838](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201436838), Feb 27, 2014: SKIN. GOUGED. FUSELAGE SKIN GOUGED UNDER BLANKING PLATE. C-CHECK, REPAIRED SKIN IAW ETD.
- [SDR SWIA201436840](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201436840), Feb 26, 2014: BEAM. CRACKED. PILOT'S FLOOR PROP AT OBSERVER SEAT THE OTBD SIDE MAIN BEAM IS CRACKED AND INBD SIDE BRACKET IS CRACKED. C-CHECK, REPAIRED PILOTS FLOOR PROP AT OBSERVERS SEAT O
- [SDR SWIA201436456](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201436456), Feb 21, 2014: LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. LAST EMERGENCY CEILING LIGHT IS BURNED OUT. FLT 5476 RELAMPED.
- [SDR SWIA201436229](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201436229), Jan 31, 2014: UNKNOWN. MALFUNCTIONED. AFTER TAKEOFF WITH GEAR HANDLE IN UP POSITION GEAR FAILED TO RETRACT. RAN QRH, GEAR THEN BEGAN TO RETRACT. NOSE & RT MAIN WERE UP & LOCKED, LT MAIN STAYED DOWN.
- [SDR SWIA201435979](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201435979), Jan 8, 2014: LIGHT. OUT OF POSITION. FLOOR PROXIMITY EMERGENCY ESCAPE PATH MARKING SYSTEM RED LIGHT INOPERATIVE. FLT 5439 REPOSITIONED FLOOR LIGHTS & FOUND ALL OPERATING.
- [SDR SWIA201335733](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201335733), Dec 16, 2013: LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. WHITE FLOOR EMERGENCY LIGHTS ARE BURNED OUT AT ROW 6. FLT5650 RELAMPED.
- [SDR SWIA201335457](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201335457), Nov 24, 2013: LIGHT. DISCONNECTED. EMERGENCY EXIT FLOOR LIGHT AT 6A FAILS TO ILLUMINATE. FLT 5426 REINSTALLED LIGHT IN RED HOUSING.
- [SDR SWIA201334784](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201334784), Sep 26, 2013: DOOR. DIRTY. MAIN CABIN DOOR DIFFICULT TO OPEN. FLT#5355 CLEANED & LUBED MAIN CABIN DOOR. OPERATIONS CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR SWIA201334281](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201334281), Aug 17, 2013: DOOR. OUT OF ADJUST. MAIN CABIN DOOR DIFFICULT TO OPEN. FLT#5305 ADJUSTED DOOR AS NEEDED.
- [SDR SWIA201334201](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201334201), Aug 2, 2013: BLOCK. OUT OF ADJUST. MAIN CABIN DOOR VERY DIFFICULT TO OPEN. FLT#6325 ADJUSTED PAX DOOR TEFLON BLOCK.
- [SDR SWIA201333799](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201333799), Jun 23, 2013: WIRE. CHAFED. FRONT 2 ROWS OF FLOOR LEVEL EMERGENCY LIGHTS ALONG WITH 2 FRONT EXIT SIGNS ONLY ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY WITH COCKPIT OR FLIGHT ATTENDANT EMERGENCY LIGHT SWITC
- [SDR SWIA201333699](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201333699), Jun 10, 2013: BATTERY PACK. INOPERATIVE. EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT ADJACENT FORWARD DOOR DOES NOT ILLUMINATE. REPLACED FORWARD EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT BATTERY PACK.
- [SDR SWIA201333642](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201333642), Jun 5, 2013: SOCKET. DIRTY. LEFT FWD OVERWING EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT VERY DIM, FOUND INTERNALLY SHORTING TO CASE. CLEANED SOCKET AT LT FWD OVERWING EMERGENCY LIGHT, NO INTERNAL SHORT NOTED.
- [SDR SWIA201333641](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201333641), Jun 5, 2013: WIRE. DAMAGED. LEFT FWD OVERWING EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT HAS DAMAGED WIRING. REPLACED DAMAGED WIRES ON LT FWD OVERWING EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT.
- [SDR SWIA201333643](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201333643), Jun 4, 2013: WIRE. DISCONNECTED. MULTIPLE EMERGENCY LIGHTS DO NOT ILLUMINATE. FOUND WIRING PROBLEM AT J1481 CONNECTION TO FLOOR LIGHTING STRIP, RECONNECTED WIRING. INSTALLED FUSE FOR F0034. OPE
- [SDR SWIA201333552](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201333552), May 28, 2013: BATTERY PACK. DISCHARGED. EMERGENCY LIGHTS AT 7A & 8A DIM WHEN TESTED. CHARGED EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACKS. TESTED EMERGENCY LIGHTS, OPS CHECKS GOOD.
- [SDR SWIA201333496](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201333496), May 19, 2013: LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. EMERGENCY FLOOR STRIP LIGHT AT ROW 6 DOES NOT ILLUMINATE. REPLACED LIGHT ASSEMBLY.
- [SDR SWIA201333028](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201333028), Mar 17, 2013: WIRE. BROKEN. EMERGENCY LIGHT ON OVERHEAD BIN AT ROW 9 DOES NOT ILLUMINATE. (FLT 6287) FOUND WIRE BROKEN, INSTALLED ENVIRONMENTAL SPLICE AND EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN ON BIN 9A/B.
- [SDR SWIA201332571](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201332571), Jan 15, 2013: MODULE. FAILED. LANDING GEAR LEVER WOULD NOT RAISE, HAD TO USE TO THE DOWNLOCK RELEASE BUTTON. (FLT 5640) REPLACED LANDING GEAR HANDLE MODULE ASSEMBLY IAW AMM. P/N: 120-38594-4
- [SDR SWIA201232473](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201232473), Dec 27, 2012: SIGN. MISSING. EXIT SIGN AT SEAT 6C IS MISSING. (FLT 5426) REPLACED EXIT SIGN AT SEAT 6C.
- [SDR SWIA201232313](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201232313), Nov 30, 2012: LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. ONE WHITE LIGHT ON THE EMERGENCY LIGHT FLOOR STRIP AT SEAT 7A IS BURNED OUT. (FLT 5309) RELAMPED EMERGENCY LIGHT.
- [SDR SWIA201232237](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201232237), Nov 21, 2012: LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. FLOOR LEVEL EMERGENCY LIGHT BURNED OUT AT ROW 5. (SERVICE) RELAMPED EMERGENCY LIGHT.
- [SDR SWIA201231606](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201231606), Aug 17, 2012: CAM LOCK. OUT OF ADJUST. MAIN CABIN DOOR HARD TO OPEN. (FLT 5386) ADJUSTED OVER CENTER CAMLOCKS IN REFERENCE TO MM.
- [SDR SWIA201231611](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201231611), Aug 16, 2012: ACTUATOR. FAILED. DURING LANDING GEAR RETRACTION, LEFT MAIN RED A AND B LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED. (FLT 5387) REPLACED LEFT MLG ACTUATING CYLINDER IN REFERENCE TO MM. PN OFF 19
- [SDR SWIA201231046](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201231046), Jun 20, 2012: WIRE. BROKEN. WHITE FLOOR EMERGENCY LIGHT AT 6A IS OUT. (FLT 6219) REPAIRED BROKEN WIRE WITH A SPLICE AT WHITE FLOOR EMERGENCY LIGHT IN REFERENCE TO EMB 120 AMM.
- [SDR SWIA201231076](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201231076), May 23, 2012: FRAME. CRACKED. RIGHT INBOARD NACELLE FRAME CRACKED AT POWER CABLE PASS THRU. (C-CHECK) REPLACED NEW NACELLE SIDE FRAME FITTING IN RIGHT INBOARD NACELLE IN REFERENCE TO SRM.
- [SDR SWIA201231075](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201231075), May 22, 2012: SUPPORT. CRACKED. RIB SUPPORT CRACKED NEAR RIGHT NACELLE AFT OUTBOARD EXHAUST MOUNT UNDER CRADLE BLANKET. (C-CHECK) REPLACED RIGHT OUTBOARD AFT HALF FRAME AT EXHAUST MOUNT POINT 
- [SDR SWIA201231074](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201231074), May 22, 2012: CHANNEL. CRACKED. PASSENGER DOOR HAS CRACK AT BAY 18. (C-CHECK) REPLACED CHANNEL AT BAY 18 IN REFERENCE TO EMB-120 SRM.
- [SDR SWIA201230945](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201230945), May 21, 2012: STRINGER. CORRODED. STRINGER 18 BELOW FLOOR AT PASSENGER DOOR HAS SURFACE CORROSION. (C-CHECK) REPAIRED IN REFERENCE TO EMB 120 SRM.
- [SDR SWIA201230944](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201230944), May 21, 2012: STRINGER. CRACKED. RIGHT WING NR 8 STRINGER IS CRACKED JUST INBOARD OF NR 3 FUEL PANEL. (C-CHECK) REPAIRED STRINGER NR 8 IN REFERENCE TO SRM.
- [SDR SWIA201230511](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201230511), Apr 24, 2012: CONNECTOR. UNSECURE. FORWARD EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE AT LEFT FORWARD OVERWING EXTERNAL. (FLT 5516) SECURED GROUND CONNECTION BEHIND CEILING PANEL AT ENTRY.
- [SDR SWIA201128870](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201128870), Dec 8, 2011: LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. NR 1 OVERHEAD EMERGENCY LIGHT IS OUT. (FLT 6203) RELAMPED EMERGENCY LIGHT.
- [SDR SWIA201128456](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201128456), Nov 4, 2011: WIRE. BROKEN. ONE RED LIGHT ON EMERGENCY FLOOR TRACK LIGHTING IS OUT AT PAX DOOR ENTRY. (FLT 5361) REPAIRED BROKEN WIRE LEADING TO THE RED FLOOR EMERGENCY LIGHT.
- [SDR SWIA201128368](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201128368), Oct 22, 2011: WIRE. BROKEN. BOTH FORWARD RED LIGHTS ON FLOOR EMERGENCY LIGHTING TRACK ARE OUT. (FLT 6411) REPAIRED WIRE AT FORWARD FLOOR RED EMERGENCY LIGHTS.
- [SDR SWIA201127742](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA201127742), Sep 16, 2011: WIRE. DAMAGED. TWO FORWARD FLOOR LEVEL EMERGENCY LIGHTS ARE OUT. (FLT 6455) REPAIRED WIRE AT FORWARD FLOOR EMERGENCY LIGHTS.

All 157: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N578SW/reports.md

## Service difficulty reports on N578SW not matched to an aircraft (1)

They name N578SW, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

- [SDR COMA2010112065025](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA2010112065025), Dec 6, 2010: BULKHEAD. CRACKED. FS 559 BULKHEAD CRACKED. REPAIRED IAW REO 601R-53-41-260.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (72, 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 (Embraer EMB-120ER)

- [STC ST01305WI-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01305WI-D): Modification of a Collins ALT-50A or ALT-55B Radio Altimeter system installation to a Collins ALT-1000 or ALT-4000 Radio Altimeter system installation in accordance with Collins Drawing Index as listed on AML No. ST01305WI-D, Revision -, or later FAA approved revision. Rockwell Collins Inc
- [STC ST12461IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST12461IB): Installation of Cockpit Voice Recorder with optional RIPS Upgrade. Mid- Canada Mod Center
- [STC ST00885LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00885LA): Installation of fire extinguisher cartridges as replacements for Pacific Scientific fire extinguisher cartridges in fire extinguisher bottles. AMETEK AMERON, LLC d/b/a MASS Systems
- [STC ST00197IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00197IB): Installation of the Universal Quick Access Recorder (uQAR). Flight Data Technologies Inc
- [STC ST03885AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03885AT): Installation of an Avionica, Inc. avCM Cellular Module. Aircraft Systems and Manufacturing Inc
- [STC ST104CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST104CH): Installation of a TCAS I and optional Data Recorder Unit. Acron Aviation 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 ST01110DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01110DE): Installation of a Luma Technologies Multiple Alarm Panel (MAP). Peregrine
- [STC ST00215IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00215IB): Installation of saf-Tglo ECO Photoluminescent Aisle Path Marking Systems. STG AEROSPACE GERMANY GmbH
- [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 ST00098IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00098IB): Introduction of ADS-B Out. STC Twenty One Limited
- [STC ST03022AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03022AT): Installation of a Sandel Model ST3400 Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS). Woven Electronics, LLC
- [STC ST03375AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03375AT): Installation of Garmin GPS 165 TSO Global Positioning System (GPS). Woven Electronics
- [STC ST00598WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00598WI): Conversion of airplane from a passenger configuration to an all cargo configuration. Worldwide Aviation LLC
- [STC SA8840SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8840SW): Replace core assembly of AiResearch Primary/Secondary Air-to-Air Heat Exchanger, part number 194546-3. Honeywell International Inc
- [STC SA8466SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8466SW): Recore of AiResearch Engine Oil Coolers Part Numbers 160282-3 and 160282-4 with LORI Core Assembly Part Number L8602548-1. Honeywell International Inc
- [STC ST00895DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00895DE): Installation of the Garmin G700 TXi Avionics Suite. Peregrine
- [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 ST00007IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00007IB): Installation of a Honeywell Mode S Transponder model MST 67 and TCAS II model CAS 81. Embraer Engineering & Technology Center - USA Inc
- [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 ST03089NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03089NY): Replacement of certain Goodrich pneumatic deicer boots. SMR Technologies Inc
- [STC ST02636LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02636LA): Modification to upgrade the existing XS-950 Mode S Transponder system to add ADS-B Out. Aviation Communication and Surveillance Systems (ACSS) LLC
- [STC ST02499AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02499AK): Approval of the Thomas Global Systems TFD8601Active Matrix Liquid Crystal Display installed. ADS-B Technologies, LLC
- [STC ST04136CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04136CH): Installation of a TFD-8601 EFIS (Electronic Flight Instrument System) Display. StandardAero Business Aviation Services, LLC
- [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 ST01157SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01157SE): Installation of increased security cockpit door. Cascade Aviation Services Inc
- [STC ST02600LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02600LA): Replacement of original SAFT 4076-9 Nickel-Cadmium battery with a Concorde RG-380E/40B or RG-380E/44 or RG-380E/46 Valve Regulated Lead Acid Battery. Concorde Battery Corporation
- [STC ST02660NY-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02660NY-D): Installation of a Rockwell Collins TCAS-94. B/E Aerospace Inc
- [STC ST02661NY-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02661NY-D): Installation of a Honeywell CAS-67A TCAS 11. B/E Aerospace Inc
- [STC ST02014LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02014LA): Installation of Hawker 9750W0370-7 Steel Cased, 24 Volt, 43 Amp-hour, Sealed Lead Acid Battery. Securaplane Technologies
- [STC ST01713WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01713WI): Modification of a Rockwell Collins, Inc. AHC-85( ) (AHRS) installation. Rockwell Collins Inc
- [STC ST00673WI-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00673WI-D): Modification of Collins VHF-22A/VHF-22B VHF COMM Receiver Transmitter with CTL-22 Control Pro Line II System Installation to a Collins VHF-22C/VHF-22D VHF COMM Receiver Transmitter with CTL-22C Control 8.33 kHz Pro Line II System installation. Rockwell Collins Inc
- [STC ST00682WI-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00682WI-D): Modification of Collins VHF-20/VHF-20A/VHF-20B VHF COMM Receiver Transmitter with CTL-20 Control Pro Line I System Installation to a Collins VHF-22C/VHF-22D VHF COMM Receiver Transmitter with CTL-22C Control 8.33 kHz Pro Line II System Installation in accordance with Collins Installation Instructions as listed on AML No. ST00682WI-D, Revision -, or later FAA approved revisions. Rockwell Collins Inc
- [STC ST02540AT-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02540AT-D): Installation of replacement fuel tank sealant system. FFC Manufacturing
- [STC SA8815SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8815SW): Installation of a single Mode S Transponder with provisions for a Bendix TCAS II. Worldwide Aviation LLC
- [STC ST01142WI-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01142WI-D): Modification of a single or dual Collins TDR-94 or TDR-94D Mode S Transponder System installation with CTL-92 control head to a Flight ID capable Collins TDR-94 or TDR-94D Mode S Transponder System installation with CTL-92E control head. Rockwell Collins Inc
- [STC ST01307WI-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01307WI-D): Modification of a Collins TVI-920/TVI-920D Vertical Speed/TCAS Indicator installation. Rockwell Collins Inc
- [STC ST02990AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02990AT): Installation of Control Column Push-To-Talk (PTT) Switch with Gold Contacts. Chippewa Aerospace, Inc
- [STC ST02517AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02517AT): Installation of Avidyne FlightMax 850 display. Chippewa Aerospace, Inc
- [STC ST02777AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02777AT): Installation of a FA2100CVR Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR). Chippewa Aerospace, Inc
- [STC ST02778AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02778AT): Installation of a FA2100FDR Flight Data Recorder (FDR). Chippewa Aerospace, Inc
- [STC ST02605AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02605AT): Installation of MPC Products Corp. Rotary Variable Transformer (RVT) P/N GA2200A (3-position sensors right side; Rudder pedal-yaw, and control column-pitch and roll,) and p/n GA2202A (2-position sensors left side, column-itch and roll) to replace existing Flight Data Recorder System (FDRS) Potentiometers position sensors. Chippewa Aerospace, Inc
- [STC ST02515AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02515AT): Installation of Honeywell MK VI EGPWS. Chippewa Aerospace
- [STC ST00062DE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00062DE-D): Installation of MK VI GPWS system. Learjet Inc
- [STC ST00110DE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00110DE-D): Installation of UNC UNS-1M navigation management system. Learjet Inc
- [STC ST00111DE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00111DE-D): Installation of AlliedSignal CAS 66 TCAS I system. Learjet Inc
- [STC ST00136DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00136DE): Installation of Universal Navigation Corp UNS-1M navigation management system. Learjet Inc
- [STC ST58CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST58CH): Installation of provisions of a BFG TCAS 1 and optional data recorder unit. Goodrich Avionics Systems Inc
- [STC ST09475SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST09475SC): Installation of a Universal Avionics UNS-1K FMS with Internal TSO-129A GPS Sensor. Aircraft Modification and Engineering Services, In
- [STC ST00685NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00685NY): Baggage Restraint System Installation. Field Aviation Co, Inc

All 72: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N578SW/stcs.md

## Related

- Other Embraer EMB-120ER aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/embraer-emb-120er/aircraft.md
- The Pratt & Whitney Canada PW118 engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-canada-pw118.md

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