# Service difficulty reports: N918FX

A list on [N918FX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N918FX.md).

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

- [SDR MTNA20250407002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MTNA20250407002.md): Oxygen Mask · no test · Apr 7, 2025 · N918FX · Aerosp ATR42300 · Crew Oxygen System
  > DURING PREFLIGHT OF AIRCRAFT FOR FLIGHT 8120 BQN-AUA, THE CAPTAINS SIDE O2 MASK WOULD NOT TEST. BQN MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE CAPTAINS SIDE MASK AND FLIGHT 8120 DEPARTED
- [SDR MTNA20241218001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MTNA20241218001.md): Fan · failed · Dec 18, 2024 · N918FX · Aerosp ATR42300 · Air Distribution Fan
  > ODOR OF SMOKE FOLLOWED BY RECIRC FAN #2 FAULTED IN FLIGHT.
- [SDR MTNA20220701001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MTNA20220701001.md): None · none · Jul 1, 2022 · N918FX · Aerosp 262A12NORD · Engine Oil System (Airframe Furnished)
  > PRIOR TO THE INITIAL DESCENT, IN CRUISE FLIGHT, THE CREW NOTICED A TRANSIENT OVER-TORQUE ON ENGINE #2, FOLLOWED BY A DECREASE IN NP. THE CREW ASSESSED THE SITUATION, SHUT DOWN AND SECURED ENGINE #2, AND DECLARED AN EMERGENCY. THE FLIGHT CONTINUED TO MIA, WHER
- [SDR MTNA20220419001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MTNA20220419001.md): None · none · Apr 19, 2022 · N918FX · Aerosp 262A12NORD · Flight Control System
  > PITCH TRIM ASYMMETRY IN FLIGHT. PITCH, ROLL, AND RUDDER TRIM INDICATOR INOP. TRIPPED CIRCUIT BREAKER. REMOVED AND RECONNECTED LEFT AND RIGHT ELECTRIC PITCH TRIM ACTUATOR CONNECTORS AFTER CLEANING WITH CONTACT CLEANING. REMOVED AND REPLACED CREW ALERTING COMPUT
- [SDR MTNA20210209001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MTNA20210209001.md): Indicator · faulted · Feb 9, 2021 · N918FX · Aerosp ATR42* · Elevator Tab Control System
  > PITCH TRIM ASYMMETRY MASTER CAUTION IN FLIGHT. FOUND TRIM INDICATOR CIRCUIT BREAKER POPPED. INSPECTED AND CLEANED CANNON PLUGS FOR RIGHT AND LEFT ELEVATOR TRIM ACTUATOR. INSPECTED ASSOCIATED WIRING AND VARISTORS IN TAIL CONE FOR CORROSION. REPLACED TRIM INDIC
- [SDR MTNA20210128001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MTNA20210128001.md): Circuit Breaker · tripped · Jan 28, 2021 · N918FX · Aerosp ATR42300 · Flight Control System Wiring
  > PITCH TRIM ASYMMETRY IN CRUISE FLIGHT. FLIGHT CREW DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT AT THE SCHEDULED ARRIVAL AIRPORT. MAINTENANCE FOUND TRIM INDICATOR CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPPED. RESET CIRCUIT BREAKER AND SYSTEM OPERATIONALLY CHECKED GOOD. MAINTE
- [SDR MTNA202008210001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MTNA202008210001.md): O-Ring · leaking · Jul 14, 2020 · N918FX · Aerosp ATR42300 · Propeller Controlling System
  > DURING CRUISE RT TORQUE UNCOMMENCED TORQUE INDICATED 120%, ACCOMPANIED AIRPLANE ASSEMETRY. MAINTENANCE FOUND PROPELLER CONTROL UNIT O-RING LEAKING AT REDUCTION GEAR BOX. REPLACED O-RING OPERATIONALLY CHECKS GOOD. PER PRATT & WHITNEY MM 05-50-00 OVERTORQUE W
- [SDR MTNA202008172101](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MTNA202008172101.md): O-Ring · leaking · Jul 14, 2020 · N918FX · Aerosp ATR42300 · Propeller Controlling System
  > DURING CRUIS, RIGHT UNCOMMANDED TORQUE INDICATED 120%, ACCOMPANIED BY AIRPLANE ASYMMETRY. REPLACED #2 PROPELLER CONTROL UNIT O-RINGS, OPERATIONALLY CHECKS GOOD. UPON FOQA DOWNLOAD FOUND OVERTORQUE TO HAVE BEEN 146%. REPLACED RH PROPELLER ASSEMBLY FOR INSPECTIO
- [SDR 2017FA0000273](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000273.md): Floor Support · broken · Jul 7, 2017 · N918FX · Aerosp ATR42300 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > LEFT FLOOR SUPPORT BROKEN BETWEEN FRAMES 31 AND 32.
- [SDR MTNA20170621001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MTNA20170621001.md): Engine · shutdown · Jun 20, 2017 · N918FX · Aerosp ATR42300 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > DURING LEVEL-OFF AT 10,000 FEET FOR CRUISE FLIGHT, A POP SOUND WAS HEARD, FOLLOWED BY A LACK OF RESPONSE FROM THE NR 2 CONDITION LEVER AND COMPLETE SHUTDOWN OF THE NR 2 ENGINE. THE CREW DECLARED AN EMERGENCY, AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO FIELD WITHOUT INCIDENT
- [SDR MTNA2017030900039](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MTNA2017030900039.md): Smoke Warning · activated · Mar 8, 2017 · N918FX · Aerosp ATR42300 · Smoke Detection
  > DURING CLIMB AND PART OF CRUISE, THE AFT SMOKE INDICATION ON THE CREW ADVISORY PANEL CAME ON ALONG WITH A WARNING LIGHT AND REPETITIVE CHIME. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO FIELD WITHOUT INCIDENT.
- [SDR MTNA20140827016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MTNA20140827016.md): Fitting · damaged · Aug 26, 2014 · N918FX · Aerosp ATR42300 · Fuselage Main, Attach Fittings
  > MAIN CARGO DOOR FITTINGS ATTACHED TO FUSELAGE DISCOVERED TO HAVE OVERSIZED HOLES. APPLIED SERVICE BULLETIN 42-52-0076 & HOLES REMAINED OVERSIZE IAW ATR EMAIL IAW DT S-5011/14-22727 DATED 8/22/2014 & 8/25/2014. APPROVED DATA IS SRAS DT S-5011 14 8665 ISSUE A D
- [SDR MTNA20131111044](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MTNA20131111044.md): Pan · dented · Nov 8, 2013 · N918FX · Aerosp ATR42300 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
  > AFT CARGO DOOR HAS THREE DENTS THAT ARE OUT OF LIMITS ON LOWER PAN. REPAIRED LOWER DOOR PAN IAW M-7 DWG NR 42R47000-09 REV. I/R.
- [SDR MTNA20131008042](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MTNA20131008042.md): Floor Panel · corroded · Oct 8, 2013 · N918FX · Aerosp ATR42300 · Fuselage Floor Panel
  > FOUND CORROSION ON FLOOR PANEL 214BF, OUT OF LIMITS. REPLACED FLOOR PANEL IAW SRM.
- [SDR MTNA201112220001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MTNA201112220001.md): Computer · out of adjust · Dec 22, 2011 · N918FX · Aerosp ATR42300 · Flight Management Computing Hardware System
  > DURING DESCENT, ACFT EXPERIENCED AN MC LIGHT AND SINGLE CHIME, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY THE AUTOPILOT DISCONNECT WARNING. FLT CONTROL CAUTION WAS ILLUMINATED ON CAP, AND A LOCAL PITCH TRIM ASYM LIGHT WAS NOTED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE MC AND LOCAL ALERTS
- [SDR MTNA2012F00033](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MTNA2012F00033.md): Warning System · multiple ind · Dec 22, 2011 · N918FX · Aerosp ATR42320 · Central Warning
  > DURING DESCENT, ACFT EXPERIENCED A MC LIGHT AND SINGLE CHIME, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY THE AUTOPILOT DISCONNECT WARNING. FLT CONTROL CAUTION WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE CAP, AND A LOCAL PITCH TRIM ASYM LIGHT WAS NOTED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE MC AND LOCAL ALER
- [SDR MTNA0906001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MTNA0906001.md): Splice · corroded · Jun 18, 2009 · N918FX · Aerosp ATR42300 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > DURING A 4 YEAR INSP FOUND A CORRODED SPLICE PLATE AT FRAME 42. REMOVED AND INSTALLED A NEW DOUBLER IAW THE SRM, CH. 51-25-01, 51-25-02 AND 51-21-27.
- [SDR DHL2008F00013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHL2008F00013.md): Attach Angle · corroded · Jul 8, 2008 · N918FX · Aerosp ATR42300 · Wing, Attach Fittings
  > DURING THE YEARLY INSPECTION FOUND EXFOLIATION CORROSIOIN LEVEL 2. THE CORROSION WAS ON LT LOWER WING SKIN ATTACH ANGLE THAT ATTCHES THE WING SKIN TO THE LT OUTBOARD NACELLE SKIN AT RIB 12. REPAIRED IAW ATR 42 SRM 51-21-42, 51-21-58, 51-22-02 AND ATR REPAIR
- [SDR MAC070707](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MAC070707.md): Tee Fitting · corroded · Jul 14, 2007 · N918FX · Aerosp ATR42300 · Ailerons
  > DURING INSPECTION, LEVEL 2, CORROSION WAS FOUND ON THE (T-FITTINGS) ATTACHING THE RIBS TO THE SPAR. THE FITTINGS AFFECTED ARE LOCATED AT RT IB, CENTER, AND OB HINGE FITTINGS. THE PROBABLE CAUSE IS DISSIMILAR MATERIALS (STEEL BOLTS IN ALUMINUM ALLOYED FITTINGS)
- [SDR MAC070706](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MAC070706.md): Fitting · corroded · Jul 14, 2007 · N918FX · Aerosp ATR42300 · Ailerons
  > DURING INSPECTION, LEVEL 2 CORROSION WAS FOUND ON THE (T- FITTINGS) ATTACHING THE RIBS TO THE SPAR. THE FITTINGS AFFECTED ARE LOCATED AT THE IB, CENTER, AND OB HINGE FITTINGS. THE PROBABLE CAUSE IS DISSIMILAR MATERIALS (STEEL BOLTS IN ALUMINUM ALLOYED FITTINGS
- [SDR MAC050701](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MAC050701.md): Power Lever · lack of lube · May 18, 2007 · N918FX · Aerosp ATR42300 · Power Lever
  > IN CRUISE FLIGHT AT FL220 THE NR 2 POWER LEVER APPEARED TO BE FROZEN AT ITS POWER SETTING. AFTER DESCENT TO 12,000 FT THE NR 2 POWER LEVER BECAME FREE AND THE POWER COULD THEN BE CHANGED. SERVICE BULLETIN ATR42-76-0009 HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN ACCOMPLISHED. PANE
- [SDR MAC080601](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MAC080601.md): Gcu · open · Aug 9, 2006 · N918FX · Aerosp ATR42300 · DC Generating System
  > NR 1 GENERATOR FAILED IN FLIGHT. ELECTRICAL SMOKE IN COCKPIT PRECEDED GENERATOR FAILURE. NO RESET WAS ATTEMPTED. THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF FIRE OR HEAT DAMAGE. THE PROBLEM WAS TRACED TO A GENERATOR CONTACTOR.

## 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 = 'N918FX' AND registry_match = 'registration'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N918FX/reports

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