# Service difficulty reports: N685PA A list on [N685PA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N685PA.md). Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Newest first. - [SDR PNSA2017012101](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA2017012101.md): Receptacle · shorted · Jan 21, 2017 · N685PA · Saab 340B · Passenger Compartment Lighting > FLAME & SMOKE FROM CABIN LIGHTING ABOVE 3A SHORTED WINDOW LIGHT RECEPTACLE. - [SDR PNSA2016120902](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA2016120902.md): Smoke Detector · false indication · Dec 9, 2016 · N685PA · Saab 340B · Smoke Detection > CARGO SMOKE INDICATION FIRED BOTH BOTTLES - [SDR PNSA2016120501](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA2016120501.md): Warning System · false activation · Dec 5, 2016 · N685PA · Saab 340B · Fire Detection > RIGHT HAND TAILPIPE HOT LIGHT ON. PERFORMED OPS TEST OF THE ENGINE NACELLE FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM OPS CHECK GOOD. - [SDR PNSA2015051403](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA2015051403.md): Lamp · inoperative · May 14, 2015 · N685PA · Saab 340B · Emergency Lighting > EMERGENCY LIGHTING ARM LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REPLACED BULB, OPS CHECK GOOD. - [SDR PNSA20150506001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA20150506001.md): Wire · broken · May 6, 2015 · N685PA · Saab 340B · Light System Wiring > ROW 4A OVERHEAD LIGHT INOPERATIVE, 37LN. REPLACED BULB, EXIT MARKER ON LT EMER EXIT INOPERATIVE. FOUND WIRE BROKEN OFF LAMP ASSEMBLY, 45LN. REPLACED LAMP ASSEMBLY. OPERATIONS CHECKED GOOD. - [SDR PNSA2015012604](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA2015012604.md): Light · inoperative · Jan 26, 2015 · N685PA · Saab 340B · Emergency Lighting > EMERGENCY LIGHTING ARM LIGHT 29LN DOESN’T WORK. RE-LAMPED & OPERATIONS CHECKED GOOD. - [SDR PNSA2014081802](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA2014081802.md): Light · saturated · Aug 18, 2014 · N685PA · Saab 340B · Emergency Lighting > EMER ARMED LIGHT ON FLIGHT ATTENDANT PANEL INOPERATIVE. REMOVED FLIGHT ATTENDANT PANEL & ALLOWED TO DRY BEHIND PANEL. - [SDR PNSA2013121905](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA2013121905.md): Module · failed · Dec 19, 2013 · N685PA · Saab 340B · Air Data Computer > TCAS INOPERATIVE, TRANSPONDERS 1 AND 2 INOPERATIVE. FLIGHT DIRECTOR INOP. R & R AIR DATA COMPUTER. - [SDR PNSA2013080503](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA2013080503.md): Lug · broken · Aug 5, 2013 · N685PA · Saab 340B · Trailing Edge Flaps > RIGHT FLAP WILL NOT EXTEND IN FLIGHT. FOUND LUG BROKEN. - [SDR PNSA2013080401](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA2013080401.md): Generator · failed · Aug 4, 2013 · N685PA · Saab 340B · DC Generating System > LEFT DC GENERATOR FAILED DURING FLIGHT. - [SDR PNSA2013071001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA2013071001.md): Bulb · inoperative · Jul 10, 2013 · N685PA · Saab 340B · Emergency Lighting > F/A EMERGENCY LIGHTS ARM LIGHT INOPERATIVE. R & R F/A PANEL EMERGENCY LIGHTING ARM/OFF LIGHT BULB. - [SDR PNSA2013050203](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA2013050203.md): Elt · intermittent · May 2, 2013 · N685PA · Saab 340B · Emergency Locator Beacon > ELT GOES OFF INTERMITTENTLY. - [SDR PNSA060906](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA060906.md): Unknown · odor · Sep 18, 2006 · N685PA · Saab 340B · Air Distribution System > DURING CRUISE AFTER DEPARTURE FROM ANC EN ROUTE TO DUT WITH 15 PAX THE CARGO SMOKE WARNING SYSTEM ILLUMINATED. PILOT FIRED ONE CARGO FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND LIGHT WENT OUT. AIRCRAFT MADE A UNSCHEDULED LANDING IN ENA. FLIGHT CREW NOTICED A STRONG ODOR OF SMOKE - [SDR PNSA060503](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA060503.md): Lock · out of adjust · May 23, 2006 · N685PA · Saab 340B · Power Lever > DURING TAKEOFF FROM ANC CONFIGURATION WARNING ILLUMINATED, PILOT ABORTED TAKEOFF. CAPT FOUND CONDITION LEVER HAD MOVED AFT CAUSING THE CONFIG WARNING. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BLOCK. MX ADJUSTED FRICTION LOCK PER CMM 76-10-13 AND RELEASED AIRCRAFT. - [SDR PNSA051106](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA051106.md): Engine · misrigged · Nov 29, 2005 · N685PA · Saab 340B · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop) > WHILE SETTING CTOT TO 80 PERCENT POWER AUTOCOARSEN ARMED LIGHT WENT FROM HIGH TO LOW WITH A POWER FLUCTUATION. FLIGHT CREW REDUCED POWER AND ABORTED TAKEOFF. MAINTENANCE FOUND MANUAL ENGINE RIGGING TO BE INTERFERING WITH AUTOCOARSEN ELECTRICAL SETTINGS. ENGI - [SDR PNSA021201](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA021201.md): Switch · out of adjust · Dec 13, 2002 · N685PA · Saab 340B · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice System > LT AIR VALVE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON TAXI OUT. CREW RETURNED TO GATE. MX ADJUSTED SWITCH ON VALVE PER CT7 MM AND OPS CHECK NORMAL. - [SDR PNSA010204](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA010204.md): Warning Light · false indication · Feb 9, 2001 · N685PA · Saab 340B · Central Warning > DURING TAKEOFF ROLL MASTER WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. ABORTED TAKEOFF RETURNED FOR MAINTENANCE. RE-RACKED WARNING ELECTRONIC UNIT. NO FAULTS FOUND. SUBSEQUENT FLIGHTS WERE MADE WITH NO OTHER FAULTS. - [SDR PNSA001205](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA001205.md): Igniter · failed · Dec 17, 2000 · N685PA · Saab 340B · Spark Plug/Igniter > LT ENGINE WOULD NOT START. REPLACED IGNITER. OPS CHECK OK. - [SDR PNSA001102](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA001102.md): Tire · cut · Nov 6, 2000 · N685PA · Saab 340B · Tire > DURING TAXI TO GATE #3 TIRTE WENT FLAT. FLIGHT CANCELLED. REPLACED TIRE/WHEEL ASSY. - [SDR PNSA0806](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA0806.md): Starter Gen · failed · Aug 20, 2000 · N685PA · Saab 340B · Starter-Generator > AFTER LOADING PASSENGERS RT ENGINE WOULD NOT START. REPLACED DEFECTIVE START GENERATOR. - [SDR PNSA0605](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA0605.md): Smoke Detector · contaminated · Jun 30, 2000 · N685PA · Saab 340B · Smoke Detection > DURING PREFLIGHT CHECK, CARGO SMOKE DETECTOR FAILED TEST CORRECTLY. MAINTENANCE CLEANED MOISTURE FROM SMOKE DETECTOR CONNECTOR. TESTED OK. AIRCRAFT RELEASED. - [SDR PNSA000101](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA000101.md): Switch · failed · Jan 30, 2000 · N685PA · Saab 340B · Landing Gear Position and Warning > AFTER TAKEOFF CONFIG AND OAT LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. RETURNED TO BASE. REPLACED WOW SWITCH. OPS CHECK OK. - [SDR PNSA991103](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA991103.md): Warning Light · illuminated · Nov 21, 1999 · N685PA · Saab 340B · DC Generating System > LT GENERATOR OVERHEAT LIGHT CAME ON AFTER TAKEOFF. RETURNED TO BASE. NO FAULT FOUND REPLACED STARTER GENERATOR AS A PRECAUTIONARY PROCEDURE. - [SDR PNSA991105](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA991105.md): Warning Light · illuminated · Nov 1, 1999 · N685PA · Saab 340B · DC Generating System > LEFT START GENERATOR OVER HEAT LIGHT ILLUMINATED DURING CLIMB. RETURNED TO BASE. NO FAULT FOUND. REPLACED WEU AS A PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE. - [SDR PNSA990802](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA990802.md): O Ring · laeking · Aug 25, 1999 · N685PA · Saab 340B · Turbine Engine Oil System > RT ENGINE OIL PRESSURE STARTED TO FLUCTUATE BETWEEN 30 TO 80 PSI. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BASE, LANDING WAS NORMAL. NO VISABLE OIL LEAKAGE WAS FOUND. OIL LEVEL WAS LOW. FOUND C SUMP O-RINGS LEAKING. REPLACED O-RINGS. - [SDR PNSA990801](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA990801.md): Overheat Prob · failed · Aug 12, 1999 · N685PA · Saab 340B · Overheat Detection > DURING CLIMBOUT, LT TAIL PIPE OVERHEAT LIGHT ILLUMINATED. RETURNED TO AIRPORT, LANDING WAS UNEVENTFUL. FURTHER INVESTIGATION DID NOT REVEAL ANY PHYSCIAL OR ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE TAIL PIPE HEAT DETECTION SYSTEM. AS A PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE ALL THREE OV - [SDR PNSA08001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA08001.md): Overheat Prob · malfunctioned · Aug 12, 1999 · N685PA · Saab 340B · Overheat Detection > DURING CLIMB-OUT, LT TAIL PIPE OVERHEAT LIGHT ILLUMINATED RETURNED TO AIRPORT, LANDING WAS UNEVENTFUL. FURTHER INVESTIGATION DID NOT REVEAL ANY PHYSICAL OR ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE TAIL PIPE HEAT DETECTION SYSTEM. AS A PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE ALL THREE OVE - [SDR PNSA990702](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA990702.md): Fuel Control · failed · Jul 3, 1999 · N685PA · Saab 340B · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines > DURING START SEQUENCE OF RT ENGINE AT 50 PERCENT NG ENGINE FLAMED OUT. REPLACED FUEL CONTROL. - [SDR PNSA980903](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA980903.md): Smoke Detector · malfunctioned · Sep 3, 1998 · N685PA · Saab 340B · Smoke Detection > LAV SMOKE DETECT LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT. FLIGHT CREW INVESTIGATED AND DID NOT SMELL SMOKE. AIRCRAFT LANDED UNEVENTFULLY. MAINTENANCE INVESTIGATED AND COULD NOT DETERMINE SOURCE. IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE OVER HEADLIGHT FLICKERED INTERMITTANTLY WHEN DOOR - [SDR PNSA980901](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA980901.md): Smoke Detector · malfunctioned · Sep 3, 1998 · N685PA · Saab 340B · Smoke Detection > LAV SMOKE DETECT LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT. FLIGHT CREW INVESTIGATED AND DID NOT SMELL SMOKE. AIRCRAFT LANDED UNEVENTFULLY. MAINTENANCE INVESTIGATED AND COULD NOT DETERMINE SOURCE. IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE LAV OVERHEAD LIGHT FLICKERED INTERMITTANTLY WHEN - [SDR PNSA980803](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA980803.md): Spring · broken · Aug 25, 1998 · N685PA · Saab 340B · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System > DURING PREFLIGHT AT GATE, PILOT NOTICED A BROKEN UPLOCK ASSIST SPRING ON LT MAIN GEAR. SPRING REPLACED, GEAR SWING NORMAL. - [SDR PNSA980801A](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA980801A.md): Hmu · malfunctioned · Aug 3, 1998 · N685PA · Saab 340B · Fuel Controlling System > DURING CLIMB, LT ENGINE ITT BEGAN TO FLUXUATE. CREW WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL FLUXUATION. ENGINE WAS SECURED AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO AIRPORT FOR AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING. REPLACED FUEL CONTROL (HMU) OPERATIONAL CHECK OK. - [SDR PNSA980801](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA980801.md): Engine · malfunctioned · Aug 3, 1998 · N685PA · Saab 340B · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop) > DURING CLIMB, LT ENGINE ITT BEGAN TO FLUCTUATE. CREW WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL FLUCTUATION. ENGINE WAS SECURED AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO AIRPORT FOR AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING. - [SDR PNSA980401](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA980401.md): Duct · failed · Apr 17, 1998 · N685PA · Saab 340B · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice System > RT INTAKE HEAT FAILED DURING CRUISE IN ICE. LEFT ICING AREA, RETURNED TO BASE. REPLACED LOWER INLET DUCT, OPS CHECKED OK. - [SDR PNSA970810](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA970810.md): Fuel Control · malfunctioned · Aug 26, 1997 · N685PA · Saab 340B · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines > RT ENGINE STARTED SURGING DURING TAXI, RETURNED TO GATE. REPLACED HMU. - [SDR PNSA970807](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA970807.md): Chip Light · illuminated · Aug 20, 1997 · N685PA · Saab 340B · Turbine Engine Accessory Drive > LEFT ENG CHIP LIGHT CAME ON, RETURNED UNEVENTFUL LANDING. MINOR SLIVER WITHIN LIMITS, NO FURTHER PROBLEMS NOTED. - [SDR PNSA970803](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA970803.md): Pitot Syst · water contam · Aug 10, 1997 · N685PA · Saab 340B · Pitot/Static System > RUDDER LIMITER LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT, PURGED WATER FROM PITOT STATIC SYSTEM. OP'S CHECK OK. - [SDR PNSA970708](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA970708.md): Battery · overtemp · Jul 29, 1997 · N685PA · Saab 340B · Battery/Charger System > RT BATTERY TOO WARM FOR START ATTEMP. REPLACED BATTERY. - [SDR PNSA970707](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA970707.md): Blade · vibration · Jul 21, 1997 · N685PA · Saab 340B · Propeller Blade Section > LT PROP HAD SEVERE VIBRATION AFTER TAKEOFF. LANDING UNEVENTFUL. REPLACED NR 3 BLADE DUE TO GREASE LEAKAGE INTO BLADE CAVITY. - [SDR PNSA970706](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA970706.md): Batteries · overtemp · Jul 21, 1997 · N685PA · Saab 340B · Battery/Charger System > RT BATTERY INDICATES TOO HOT FOR START ATTEMP. REPLACED BATTERIES. ## 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 = 'N685PA' AND registry_match = 'registration' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N685PA/reports --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.