# Service difficulty reports: N73

A list on [N73](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N73.md).

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

- [SDR RU3A2021031100005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RU3A2021031100005.md): Cap · leaking · Mar 11, 2021 · N73 · Beech 300BEECH · Fuel Storage
  > FUEL VENT FROM RIGHT WING CAP AREA IN FLIGHT. REPLACEMENT OF FUEL CAP TO CORRECT.
- [SDR RU3A20200603025](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RU3A20200603025.md): Eva Tube · damaged · Jun 3, 2020 · N73 · Beech 300BEECH · Pneumatic Distribution System
  > LEFT BLEED AIR LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON AT 11000 CLIMBING OUT 4 MINUTES LATER PASSING 9000 DESCENDING. HOLE WAS FOUND IN EVA TUBING, TUBING WAS ROUTED ON TOP OF BLEED AIR LINE, ROUTED EVA TUBING CORRECTLY,
- [SDR RU3A20200601024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RU3A20200601024.md): Eva Tube · damaged · May 29, 2020 · N73 · Beech 300BEECH · Pneumatic Distribution System
  > TEN MINUTES INTO THE FLIGHT AT 14000' THE LEFT ENGINE BLEED AIR FAIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED. FOUND A HOLE IN EVA TUBING. TUBING REPLACED.
- [SDR RU3A2020060127023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RU3A2020060127023.md): Bleed Valve · failed · May 27, 2020 · N73 · Beech 300BEECH · Compressor Bleed Valve
  > LEFT BLEED AIR FAIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT, 25 MIN INTO FLIGHT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED LEFT BLEED AIR VALVE.
- [SDR RU3A201912067071](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RU3A201912067071.md): Switch · failed · Nov 27, 2019 · N73 · Beech 300BEECH · Engine Bleed Air System
  > L BL AIR FAIL LIGHT 1 HR INTO FLIGHT. LIGHT RESET WITH PNEU/ENV OFF. ILLUMINATED 30" LATER. RESET WITH PNEU/ENV OFF. NEVER ILLUMINATED AGAIN FOR.8 FLIGHT TIME. DISCREPANCY CLEARED WITH THE REPLACEMENT OF LEFT HAND BLEED AIR PRESSURE SWITCH
- [SDR RU3A201911196064](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RU3A201911196064.md): Landing Gear · malfunctioned · Nov 16, 2019 · N73 · Beech 300BEECH · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > WITH LANDING GEAR CONTROL HANDLE IN UP POSITION GEAR REMAINS DOWN AND 3 GREEN GEAR DOWN LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED. ENGAGED DOWN LOCK REL TO RAISE GEAR.
- [SDR RU3A20190315009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RU3A20190315009.md): Light · inoperative · Mar 14, 2019 · N73 · Beech 300BEECH · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > LT MAIN GEAR LT DID NOT ILLUMINATE WITH GEAR HANDLE DOWN. UNSAFE LANDING GEAR CHECK LIST AND TROUBLESHOOTING BY MAINTENANCE REVEALED THE LT MAIN LANDING GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED INDICATOR LAMP WAS BURNED OUT. REPLACING THE LAMP RESOLVED THE ISSUE. NO FURTHER ACTIO
- [SDR MV1R2019060130001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MV1R2019060130001.md): Bearing · failed · Nov 13, 2018 · N73 · Beech B300 · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > WHEEL BEARING FAILED. TIRE BLEW. REPLACED THE BEARING IAW MM 32-45-23.
- [SDR RU3A20170322005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RU3A20170322005.md): Control Cable · interference · Mar 22, 2017 · N73 · Beech 300BEECH · Flight Control System
  > LIGHT INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE EMPENNAGE CONTROL CABLES AND THE LOWER PORTION OF FRAME PASS-THRU.
- [SDR RU3A20170206002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RU3A20170206002.md): Downlock Switch · stuck · Feb 6, 2017 · N73 · Beech 300BEECH · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > LANDING GEAR HANDLE DOWNLOCK DID NOT RELEASE ON TAKEOFF. RELEASED AFTER APPROXIMATELY 5 MINUTES OF LEVEL FLIGHT. CORRECTED BY REPLACEMENT OF SAFETY SWITCH ASSEMBLY.
- [SDR RU3A20150610012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RU3A20150610012.md): Monitor · unserviceable · Jun 10, 2015 · N73 · Beech 300BEECH · Autopilot System
  > MASTER WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITH AN ASSOCIATED, AUTOPILOT DISCONNECT, RED SEGMENT LIGHT. THERE WAS NO ACTUAL DISCONNECTING OF THE AUTOPILOT & THERE WAS NO AUDIBLE WARNING ASSOCIATED WITH A DISCONNECTING AUTOPILOT. R & R NR 1 AUTOPILOT MONITOR.
- [SDR RU3A20140219008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RU3A20140219008.md): Selector · malfunctioned · Feb 19, 2015 · N73 · Beech 300BEECH · Autopilot System
  > PILOT MODE SELECTOR PANEL & AUTO PILOT CONTROL PANEL STARTED FLASHING. PF FELT WHAT WAS BELIEVED TO BE AN UNCOMMANDED ENGAGING & DISENGAGING, BUMP OF THE YAW DAMPER IN THE RUDDER PEDALS. REPLACED MODE SELECTOR & AP MODE CONTROLLER.
- [SDR RU3A20140123004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RU3A20140123004.md): Control Cable · frayed · Jan 23, 2015 · N73 · Beech 300BEECH · Autopilot System
  > AILERON AUTOPILOT SERVO CABLE FRAYED FROM CONTACT WITH GUARD POST. REPOSITIONED CAPSTAN GUARD POSTS TO ALLOW FOR CLEAR MOVEMENT OF CABLE.
- [SDR RU3A20140422017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RU3A20140422017.md): Fluid · low · Apr 24, 2014 · N73 · Beech 300BEECH · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > OIL PRESS FLUCTUATING BETWEEN 70 & 800 PSI ON THE NR 1 ENG. FOUND NO OIL ON DIPSTICK WHEN CHECKED. ENG WAS SERVICED TO BRING OIL QUANTITY UP. RAN ENG & FOUND ALL OIL PRESSURES, TEMPS & ENG TORQUE NORMAL.
- [SDR RU3A20140220007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RU3A20140220007.md): Hinge · broken · Feb 20, 2014 · N73 · Beech 300BEECH · Leading Edge Devices
  > RIGHT WING LE HINGE SEGMENTS BROKEN. SEGMENTS HAD SEVERE CORROSION, UNABLE TO REMOVE HINGE PIN THEREFORE, RT OTBD FRONT SPAR IS BEING REPLACED.
- [SDR RU3A20120419001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RU3A20120419001.md): Filter · contaminated · Apr 10, 2012 · N73 · Beech 300BEECH · Air Distribution System
  > DURING PREFLIGHT, CREW NOTICED A STRONG SMELL OF WHAT THEY THOUGHT WAS A SANITIZER. APPROX 2 HOURS INTO THE FLT, THE SMELL BECAME IRRITATING, CAUSING THROAT AND CHEST IRRITATION, NAUSEA, HEADACHE AND SLIGHT DIZZINESS. DURING FLIGHT AT LOW ALTITUDES, CABIN DU
- [SDR RU3A1123](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RU3A1123.md): Processor · failed · Nov 6, 2011 · N73 · Beech 300BEECH · Air Collision Avoidance System
  > ABORT PRIOR TO V1 DUE TO TCAS PROCESSOR FAILURE.
- [SDR RU3A1122](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RU3A1122.md): Light · inoperative · Oct 25, 2011 · N73 · Beech 300BEECH · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > LEFT MAIN UNSAFE GEAR INDICATION. SUSPECT BAD LIGHT BULB. MANUALLY LOWERED GEAR IAW ABNORMAL PROCEDURES CHECKLIST. DECLARED EMERGENCY. UNEVENTFUL LANDING. MAINTENANCE REPLACED LIGHT BULB. OPS CHECK GOOD. ALL FUNCTIONAL AND OPERATIONAL CHECKS GOOD.
- [SDR RU3A201109011118](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RU3A201109011118.md): Flow Valve · failed · Sep 1, 2011 · N73 · Beech 300BEECH · Pneumatic Distribution System
  > ON TAKEOFF AND INITIAL CLIMB OUT ALL CREWMEMBERS NOTICED ABNORMAL SMELL; MISSION SPECIALISTS (2) NOTED HAZE THROUGHOUT CABIN WHICH REDUCED VISIBILITY, NON-FLYING PILOT CONFIRMED; IFR CANCELLED, FLYING. PILOT EXECUTED REVERSAL AND PRECAUTIONARY LANDING BACK AT
- [SDR RU3A1111](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RU3A1111.md): Cooling Duct · out of position · Mar 9, 2011 · N73 · Beech 300BEECH · Integrated Flight System
  > STRONG HEAT SMELL WHEN WINDSHIELD HEAT SELECTED ON. MAINTENANCE FOUND EFIS COOLING TUBE CHAFING ON CONTACT (A2) OF PILOTS WINDOW HEAT RELAY (LOW) K118. REPOSTIONED TUBE AND PROTECTIVE BOOTS ON RELAY CONTACTS. ALSO FOUND HIGH HEAT RELAY K119 MAKING HUMMING S
- [SDR RU3A1114](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RU3A1114.md): Skin · cracked · Feb 7, 2011 · N73 · Beech 300BEECH · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > DURING C CHECK INSPECTION DISCOVERED LOWER SKIN CRACKED ON LEFT OUTBOARD WING FLAP.
- [SDR RU3A1013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RU3A1013.md): Unknown · odor · Apr 9, 2010 · N73 · Beech 300BEECH · Air Distribution System
  > ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL IN AIRCRAFT INFLIGHT. INITIATED APPROPRIATE CHECKLIST. ATC NOTIFIED. PRECAUTIONARY LANDING MADE. ELECTRICAL SMELL DISSIPATED PRIOR TO LANDING. LOCAL MAINTENANCE DUPLICATED THE SMELL ON THE GROUND BUT UNABLE TO DETERMINE SOURCE.
- [SDR RU3A0615001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RU3A0615001.md): Actuator · cracked · Oct 5, 2006 · N73 · Beech 300BEECH · Landing Gear Actuator
  > HYDRAULIC FLUID LOW LIGHT ILLUMINATED APPROX 10 MIN AFTER INITIAL TAKEOFF, WHILE LEVEL AT 4000 FT MSL. WHILE REVIEWING HYD FLUID LOW ANNUNCIATOR ILLUMINATED CHECKLIST, THE HYDRAULIC PUMP TURNED ON AND RAN FOR 6 SECONDS. THE LDG GEAR RELAY CB POPPED AND THE P
- [SDR RU3A0614](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RU3A0614.md): Valve · malfunctioned · Sep 20, 2006 · N73 · Beech 300BEECH · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > UPON COMPLETION OF LOW APPROACH ATTEMPTED TO RAISE GEAR. 3 GREEN DOWN AND LOCKED LIGHTS EXTINGUISHED, GEAR HANDLE WOULD NOT RAISE, AND LANDING GEAR RELAY CB (2AMP) POPPED. ACCOMPLISHED UNSAFE LANDING GEAR INDICATION CHECKLIST. SUCCESSFULLY EXTENDED THE GEAR
- [SDR 2004F00405](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004F00405.md): Receiver · odor · Sep 13, 2004 · N73 · Beech 300BEECH · Navigation System
  > ON FINAL APPROACH KLN-88 RECEIVER FLICKERED AND THE SCREEN WENT BLANK. A STRONG ELECTRICAL ODOR PREVAILED THROUGH OUT THE CABIN. KLN-88 WAS TURNED OFF AND AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. APPARENT CAUSE WAS KLN-88 POEWR SUPPLY FAILURE. (M)
- [SDR RU3A03011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RU3A03011.md): Sense Line · damaged · Jun 16, 2003 · N73 · Beech 300BEECH · Pneumatic Distribution System
  > EN ROUTE AT FL200 RIGHT BLEED AIR FAIL ANNUNCIATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. EXECUTED EMERGENCY ROCEDUES AND LANDED AT NEAREST AIRPORT. FBO MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOT SYSTEM AND FOUND HOLE IN RIGHT BLEED AIR SENSING LINE. SPLICE LINE AND OPS CHECK GOOD. (M)
- [SDR RU3A00002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RU3A00002.md): Carbon Seal · deteriorated · Jul 5, 2000 · N73 · Beech 300BEECH · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > CLIMBING THROUGH 17,000 FEET,SUDDEN ODOR AND SMOKE WERE OBSERVED IN CABIN/COCKPIT. IMMEDIATE DESCENT AND DIVERSION TO NEAREST SUITABLE AIRFIELD WAS BEGUN. SMOKE OBSERVED COMING FROM THE RIGHT ENGINE. SUSPECT OIL LEAK PAST CARBON SEAL. (M)

## 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 = 'N73' AND registry_match = 'registration'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N73/reports

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