# Service difficulty reports: N642QX

A list on [N642QX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N642QX.md).

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

- [SDR QXEA2026050400099](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2026050400099.md): Steering Sys · malfunctioned · May 1, 2026 · N642QX · Emb ERJ170200LR · Landing Gear Steering System
  > STEERING DISENGAGED MOMENTAIRILY FOR TWICE WHILE WAITING TO CROSS A RUNWAY. CYCLED THE PARKING BRAKE TO REGAIN STEERING. REMOVED FROM SERVICE. INTERROGATED CMC, NO CORRELATED MAINTENANCE MESSAGES/FC. PERFORMED STEERING HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OPS TEST, TEST PASSED.
- [SDR QXEA2025052000180](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2025052000180.md): Throttle · faulted · May 18, 2025 · N642QX · Emb ERJ170200LR · Auto Throttle System
  > INSPECT AUTOTHROTTLE SYSTEM FOR DISCREPANCIES. RECURRING AUTOTHROTTLE SPLIT FAULT MESSAGES. PERFORMED E175 FIM 22-31-00-810-909-A AND FIM 22-31-00-810-922-A TO TRANSITORY CONDITION OF THE AUTO THROTTLE. AS A PRE-CAUTIONARY MEASURE AND FIM RECOMMENDATION, REMOV
- [SDR QXEA2025041600119](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2025041600119.md): Fault Code · activated · Apr 16, 2025 · N642QX · Emb ERJ170200LR · Elevator Control System
  > DURING CRUISE AT FL360 ELEVATOR FAULT MASTER CAUTION AND AP FAIL MASTER CAUTION. ACCOMPLISHED ELEVATOR FAULT CHECKLIST AND BOTH MESSAGES EXTINGUISHED. AMBER DASHED BOX ON ELEV RH LINE UNDER RIGHT ACTUATOR ON FLT CTC PAGE REMAINED. RECIEVED FLT CTRL NO DISPATCH
- [SDR QXEA2025040400078](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2025040400078.md): Glowstrip · damaged · Apr 2, 2025 · N642QX · Emb ERJ170200LR · Emergency Equipment
  > PHOTOLUMINECENT STRIP DAMAGED BEYOND LIMITS. REMOVED AND REPLACED DAMAGED PHOTOLUMINESCENT STRIP REF. AMM TASK 33-50-21-000/400-801-A.
- [SDR QXEA2025032500073](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2025032500073.md): Control Module · malfunctioned · Mar 24, 2025 · N642QX · Emb ERJ170200LR · Landing Gear Brake System
  > FLIGHT 2061. AFTER LANDING AND AUTOBRAKE RELEASE, TOE BRAKES PULSATED TO A SKID UNTIL STOP. NO MESSAGES OF ANY KIND. BRAKES WERE LOCKED AND AIRCRAFT UNABLE TO LEAVE THE RUNWAY. PASSENGERS WERE REMOVED VIA BUSSES. REMOVED FROM SERVICE. REF W/O# 350254 N/R'S 000
- [SDR QXEA2025032400070](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2025032400070.md): Apu · sparks · Mar 23, 2025 · N642QX · Emb ERJ170200LR · APU Core Engine
  > FLIGHT 2064. AFTER STOPPING ACFT AT THE GATE, ENGINES SHUT DOWN, LOST A/C POWER, ASSOCIATED WITH APU FAIL CAUTION. RAMP PERSONNEL HEARD A LOUD BANG FROM THE APU OBSERVED SPARKS AND SMOKE FROM APU TAILPIPE. PLACED APU ON MEL 49-00-00. RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR QXEA2025012400011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2025012400011.md): Control Column · binding · Jan 23, 2025 · N642QX · Emb ERJ170200LR · Control Column Section
  > FIRST OFFICER CONTROL COLUMN HAS UNUSUAL FRICTION AND FEEL IN PITCH ACTION ONLY. UNUSUAL FEEL FELT IN FLOOR BOARDS AND PEDALS ON FO SIDE AT THE SAME TIME. REMOVED FROM SERVICE. CHECKED A/C HISTORY - NONE. CMC SHOWED NO ASSOCIATED FAULTS OR HISTORY. INSPECTED F
- [SDR QXEA2024040200090](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2024040200090.md): Pump · malfunctioned · Apr 1, 2024 · N642QX · Emb ERJ170200LR · Fuel Boost Pump
  > AFTER TAKING RUNWAY, ADVANCING THROTTLE, RECEIVED EICAS MSG FUEL FEED 2 FAULT. ABOURTED TAKEOFF AT LESS THAN 10 KNOTS. REMOVED FROM SERVICE. INFO ONLY- RESET #2 AC PUMP IAW AOM 1 3.8.25 AS DIRECTED BY M/C. GPM GPM 8.2.2.4 CAUTION CLEAR. RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR QXEA2024022300042](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2024022300042.md): Skin · damaged · Feb 21, 2024 · N642QX · Emb ERJ170200LR · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > TAPE APPLIED TO DAMAGED FASTENER ON UPPER FUSELAGE SKIN PANEL 170-20871-003, STGR 2L, 19.5" AFT OF FR20 AND 13.2" FWD OF FR 23 IS TO BE INSPECTED WEEKLY. IF FOUNDATION WORN, TORN, OR PEELING TAPE IS TO BE REPLACED. REMOVED TAPE AND REMOVED AND REPLACED FASTENE
- [SDR QXEA2024022300041](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2024022300041.md): Skin · damaged · Feb 21, 2024 · N642QX · Emb ERJ170200LR · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > DAMAGED FASTENER ON UPPER FUSELAGE SKIN PANEL 170-20871-003, STR 2L 19.5" AFT OF FR 20 AND 13.2" FWD OF FR23 REQUIRES A DET INSPECTION TO BE PERFORMED EVERY 150 FC TO ENSURE DAMAGE HAS NOT FURTHER DETERIORATED BEYOND THE LIMITS OF SRM II 53-00-00 AD04. COMPLIE
- [SDR QXEA2024022300040](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2024022300040.md): Skin · damaged · Feb 21, 2024 · N642QX · Emb ERJ170200LR · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > LH FWD FUSELAGE SKIN CREASE DAMAGE. COMPLIED WITH ETD2021-170-012403-3 LH FWD FUSELAGE SKIN CREASE DAMAGE PERMANENT REPAIR.
- [SDR QXEA2024022300039](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2024022300039.md): Seat Track · corroded · Feb 21, 2024 · N642QX · Emb ERJ170200LR · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > CORROSION IN LH IB SEAT TRACK AT FR 84. INSTALLED DOUBLER REPAIR LH IB SEAT TRACK AT FR 84 SRM 53-23-10.
- [SDR QXEA2024022300038](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2024022300038.md): Seat Track · corroded · Feb 21, 2024 · N642QX · Emb ERJ170200LR · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > CORROSION RH IB SEAT TRACK AT FR 84. APPLIED SPLICE REPAIR TO RH IB SEAT TRACK AT FR84.
- [SDR QXEA2024022300043](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2024022300043.md): Seat Track · corroded · Feb 18, 2024 · N642QX · Emb ERJ170200LR · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > CORROSION RH IB SEAT TRACK AT FR17. INSTALLED REPAIR DOUBLER RH IB SEAT TRACK AT FR17, REF ETD2024-170-003631.
- [SDR QXEA2024021500034](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2024021500034.md): Skin · mechanic error · Feb 15, 2024 · N642QX · Emb ERJ170200LR · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > MISDRILLED HOLE AT STR 2L 19.5" AFT OF FR 20 AND 13.2" FWD OF FR23. REPAIRED THE STRINGER AS PER SRM 51-10-07, CASE 2 BY INSTALLING A CYLINDRICAL BUSHING TO THE STRINGER AND A COUNTERSUNK BUSHING TO THE DAMAGED SKIN. INSTALLED FASTENER ONCE BUSHING IS INSTALLE
- [SDR QXEA2024021500035](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2024021500035.md): Skin · mechanic error · Feb 14, 2024 · N642QX · Emb ERJ170200LR · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > FORWARD FUSELAGE-FR22 STRINGER 2L MISDRILLED HOLE PERMANENT REPAIR. COMPLIED WITH EC ETD2024-170-003979 FORWARD FUSELAGE-FR22 STRINGER 2L MISDRILLED HOLE PERMANENT REPAIR.
- [SDR QXEA2024021200032](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2024021200032.md): Insulation · separated · Feb 7, 2024 · N642QX · Emb ERJ170200LR · Escape Slide
  > AFT SERVICE DOOR ESCAPE SLIDE CABLE UPPER END INSULATION SEPARATED. REPAIRED ESCAPE SLIDE CABLE UPPER END INSULATION ON AFT SERVICE DOOR PER HORIZON COC AMM 52-42-40, MCN E520113-01. REF AMM 52-42-40, 52-42-00.
- [SDR QXEA2024021200031](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2024021200031.md): Insulation · separated · Feb 7, 2024 · N642QX · Emb ERJ170200LR · Escape Slide
  > FWD SERVICE DOOR EVACUATION SLIDE MECHANISM CABLE CASING IS SEPARATED AT UPPER END. REPAIRED EVACUATION SLIDE MECHANISM CABLE CASING UPPER END INSULATION ON FWD SERVICE DOOR PER HORIZON COC AMM 52-41-40, MCN E520113-01. REF AMM 52-41-40, 52-41-00.
- [SDR QXEA2024011700012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2024011700012.md): Fitting · sticking · Jan 17, 2024 · N642QX · Emb ERJ170200LR · Emergency Equipment
  > R1 DOOR GIRT BAR FLOOR FITTINGS BOTH FOUND TO BE STICKING. R&R BOTH R1 DOOR GIRT BAR FLOOR FITTINGS REF E175 AMM TASK 53-10-25-00/400-804-A. NO RIGGING ADJUSTMENTS MADE.
- [SDR QXEA2023062600094](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2023062600094.md): Unknown · unknown · Jun 24, 2023 · N642QX · Emb ERJ170200LR · Air Distribution System
  > STRONG UNKNOWN SMELL AFTER TAKEOFF. IN FLIGHT DECK AND CABIN. RETURNED TO PDX. REMOVED FROM SERVICE. C/W E175 FIM TASK 21-20-00-810-801-A. RAN A/C FOR 20 MIN WITH NO ADNORMAL SMELLS NOTED. ALSO REF. MCN E210016-3 A/C OK FOR CONTINUED SERVICE. RETURNED TO SERVI
- [SDR QXEA2022111800320](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2022111800320.md): Strip · loose · Nov 16, 2022 · N642QX · Emb ERJ170100 · Emergency Lighting
  > GLOW STRIP ON FLOOR AT 1C CAME OFF. REMOVED FROM SERVICE. RE SECURED PHOTOLUMINESCENT STRIP AT 1C IAW E175 AMM TASK 33-50-21-400-801-A. STRIP OPERATES AS NORMAL. NO OTHER DEFECTS NOTED. RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR QXEA2021120300538](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2021120300538.md): Probe · malfunctioned · Dec 2, 2021 · N642QX · Emb ERJ170200LR · Navigation System
  > AT CRUISE (FL280) AMBER "ALT" FLAG APPEARED ON BOTH ALTIMETERS. FO WAS PILOT FLYING AND SRC WAS ON FO SIDE. IN FLIGHT DATA AS FOLLOWS: ADS1 - 28220', ADS2 - 28000', ADS3 - 28080' ALTIMETER 29.92, T=56 C, IESS - 28070. XPDR#1 WAS IN USE. NO CHANGE WHEN SELECTIN
- [SDR QXEA2021113000535](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2021113000535.md): None · none · Nov 28, 2021 · N642QX · Emb ERJ170200LR · Emergency Lighting
  > FWD EMERGENCY LIGHTS (ONLY) REMAINS ILLUMINATED AFTER TERMINATING CHECKLIST. REMOVED FROM SERVICE. PERFORMED EMERGENCY LIGHTS OPS TEST PER E175 AMM 33-50-00-710-801-A, OPS TEST GOOD. COULD NOT DUPLICATE DISCREPANCY. NO FURTHER DEFECTS NOTED. RETURNED TO SERVI
- [SDR QXEA2021111500515](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2021111500515.md): None · none · Nov 15, 2021 · N642QX · Emb ERJ170200LR · Galley Doors
  > FWD SERVICE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. REMOVED FROM SERVICE. ACCOMPLISHED FIM TASK FOR FWD SERVICE DOOR HARD TO OPEN, CYCLED DOOR MULTIPLE TIMES, OPS CHECK GOOD. NO SIGNS OF DAMAGE OR FURTHER DEFECTS NOTED. REF FIM TASK 52-41-00-810-806-A. RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR QXEA2021111500514](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2021111500514.md): None · none · Nov 15, 2021 · N642QX · Emb ERJ170200LR · Galley Doors
  > FWD SERVICE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. REMOVED FROM SERVICE. ACCOMPLISHED FIM TASK FOR FWD SERVICE DOOR HARD TO OPEN, CYCLED DOOR MULTIPLE TIMES, OPS CHECK GOOD. NO SIGNS OF DAMAGE OR FURTHER DEFECTS NOTED. REF FIM TASK 52-41-00-810-806-A. RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR QXEA2021072900377](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2021072900377.md): Smoke Detector · false indication · Jul 29, 2021 · N642QX · Emb ERJ170200LR · Smoke Detection
  > FA REPORTS AFT LAV SMOKE DETECTOR SHOWS RED LIGHT CONTACTED MAINT, THEY ADVISED TEST WITH FORWARD FA PANEL- DID NOT RESET AND DID NOT TRIGGER MASTER WARNING OR EICAS. REMOVED FROM SERVICE. C/W E175 FIM TASK 26-14-00-810-802-A. NO FAULT CODES. PERFORMED OPERATI
- [SDR QXEA2021070600349](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2021070600349.md): Wire Harness · misrouted · Jun 29, 2021 · N642QX · Emb ERJ170200LR · Flight Control System Wiring
  > AFT SPOILER CNTL MODULE HARNESS FOUND TO BE ROUTED ALONG WITH FUEL QTY HARNESSES. REROUTED AFT SPOILER CNTL MODULE HARNESS AND FUEL QTY HARNESSES TO BE SEPARATE FROM EACH OTHER PER E175 AMM 28-41-06-400-801-A, SWPM 20-45-30, NO DEFECTS NOTED.
- [SDR QXEA2021042800200](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2021042800200.md): Controller · inoperative · Apr 28, 2021 · N642QX · Emb ERJ170200LR · Windshield/Door Rain/Ice Removal
  > WINDSHIELD 2 HTR FAIL CAUTION ILLUMINATED DURING CRUISE. COMPLIED WITH E&A CHECKLIST & MESSAGE EXTINGUISHED. REMOVED FROM SERVICE. REMOVED & REPLACED WINDSHIELD HEATER CONTROL UNIT 2 REF E175 AMM TASK 30-42-01-000-801-A + 30-42-01-400-801-A. OPS CHECKS GOOD. A
- [SDR QXEA2021030200097](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2021030200097.md): Door · malfunctioned · Mar 2, 2021 · N642QX · Emb ERJ170200LR · Galley Doors
  > RAMP REPORTS UNABLE TO OPEN R1 DOOR. REMOVED FROM SERVICE. OPEN & CLOSED DOOR. NO DEFECTS NOTED. OPS CHECK GOOD. NO PARTS REPLACED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR QXEA2021021700064](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2021021700064.md): Light · worn · Feb 17, 2021 · N642QX · Emb ERJ170200LR · Emergency Lighting
  > PHOTOLUMINESCENCE FLOOR STRIP IN FRONT OF FWD GALLEY AND ROW 1 SEAT CD IS WORN OUT ONLY PARTIALLY ILLUMINATE ( PHOTOLUMINESCENT ESCAPE ROUTE MARKING SYSTEM - PART 91 ONLY). REMOVED FROM SERVICE. REPLACED THE WORN OUT PHOTOLUMINESCENT STRIP LIGHTS REF E175 AMM
- [SDR QXEA2021021100058](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2021021100058.md): Warning Message · false activation · Feb 8, 2021 · N642QX · Emb ERJ170200LR · Landing Gear Brake System
  > LH/RH BRAKE FAULT CAS MESSAGE AS WE TOOK THE RUNWAY. AUTO BRAKE KICKED OFF AND A/C SURGED FORWARD MOMENTARILY. ABORTED TAKEOFF RETURNED TO THE GATE. REMOVED FROM SERVICE. NO RELATED CMC FAULTS TO EITHER LH/RH BRAKE FAULT MSGS, ALSO NO AUTO BRAKE FAULTS NOTED.
- [SDR QXEA2020122200357](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2020122200357.md): Pump · malfunctioned · Dec 21, 2020 · N642QX · Emb ERJ170200LR · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), Main
  > DURING CRUISE HYD 1 LO QTY AND HYD PUMP EDP 1 FAIL ADVISORY MESSAGES ILLUMINATED HYD 1 LO PRESS CAUTION ILLUMINATED SHORTLY AFTER. RAN QRH PROCEDURE TO COMPLETION HYD 1 QTY READS ZERO. REMOVED FROM SERVICE. PERFORMED NR 1 EDP FAIL INSPECTION/CHECK, REF AMM
- [SDR QXEA2019091000350](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2019091000350.md): Light · contaminated · Sep 10, 2019 · N642QX · Emb ERJ170200LR · Emergency Lighting
  > FLUORESCENT LIGHTSTRIP BY 2A NOT WORKING OR VERY DIM IF IT IS. REMOVED FROM SERVICE. WATER FOUND IN FLUORESCENT LIGHT STRIP. R AND R FLUORESCENT LIGHT STRIP BY SEAT 2A. REF AMM 33-50-21-000-801-A AND 33-50-21-400-801-A. OPS TEST GOOD. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERV
- [SDR QXEA2019040400154](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2019040400154.md): Coffeemaker · overheated · Apr 1, 2019 · N642QX · Emb ERJ170200LR · Buffet/Galleys
  > FORWARD INBOARD COFFEE MAKER OVERHEAT AND OVERFLOWED.REMOVED FROM SERVICE. CLEANED COFFEE GRAINS FROM COFFEE MAKER AREA. BREW COFFEE AND NO OVER HEAT OR OVERFLOW NOTED. NO OTHER DEFECTS NOTED AT THIS TIME. RETURNED TO SERVICE. NO PARTS REPLACED.
- [SDR QXEA2019012300045](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2019012300045.md): Door · obstructed · Jan 23, 2019 · N642QX · Emb ERJ170200LR · Service Doors
  > R2 DOOR WOULD NOT ARM. REMOVED FROM SERVICE. PERFORMED GVI OF R2 DOOR. FOUND FOD (MAGNET) BLOCKING DOOR OPERATION. REMOVED FOD AND PERFORMED GVI OF AFFECTED AREA NO DAMAGE NOTED. FOD APPEARS NOT TO BE AIRCRAFT RELATED. CYCLED DOOR, ARMING, AND VENT LEVERS SEVE

## 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 = 'N642QX' AND registry_match = 'registration'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N642QX/reports

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