# Service difficulty reports: N945ME A list on [N945ME](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N945ME.md). Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Newest first. - [SDR BAQA094322](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA094322.md): Blade · damaged · Apr 29, 2004 · N945ME · Bolkms BK117B1 · Tail Rotor Blades > UNABLE TO BALANCE BLADES AND PAINT IS STARTING TO PEEL. - [SDR BAQA094293](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA094293.md): Bearing · worn · Apr 28, 2004 · N945ME · Bolkms BK117B1 · Tail Rotor Control System > BEARING WORN AND TEFLON MISSING IN BEARING. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE ASSET UNIT. 04/29/2004 - [SDR BAQA094288](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA094288.md): Actuator · leaking · Apr 28, 2004 · N945ME · Bolkms BK117B1 · Tail Rotor Control System > ACTUATOR LEAKING AND BUSHINGS WORN. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT. 04/29/2004 - [SDR BAQA093765](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA093765.md): Caliper · weak · Apr 21, 2004 · N945ME · Bolkms BK117B1 · Brake > CALIPER IS WEAK, SPONGY AND LEAKING EXCESSIVELY. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT FROM AEC, 04/21/2004 - [SDR BAQA094207](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA094207.md): Radar · failed · Apr 21, 2004 · N945ME · Bolkms BK117B1 · Weather Radar System > TRANSMITTER FAULT/PAINTS ON ONE SIDE/TX FLT/ANT FLT. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT, 04/22/2004 - [SDR BAQA094296](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA094296.md): Bearing · worn · Apr 19, 2004 · N945ME · Bolkms BK117B1 · Tail Rotor Drive Shaft > TAIL ROTOR DRIVE LINK BEARINGS WORN AND HAVE PLAY. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE ASSET UNIT. 04/29/2004 - [SDR BAQA094295](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA094295.md): Bearing · worn · Apr 19, 2004 · N945ME · Bolkms BK117B1 · Tail Rotor Head > BEARINGS WORN IN FORK LINK. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE ASSET UNIT. 04/29/2004 - [SDR BAQA094294](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA094294.md): Bearing · worn · Apr 19, 2004 · N945ME · Bolkms BK117B1 · Tail Rotor Head > BEARINGS WORN IN FORK LINK. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE ASSET UNIT. 04/29/2004 - [SDR BAQA093191](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA093191.md): Module · leaking · Apr 7, 2004 · N945ME · Bolkms BK117B1 · Hydraulic System, Main > UNIT LEAKING HYRO FLUID. HARDCARD ENCLOSED. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT. 04/23/2004 - [SDR BAQA093768](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA093768.md): Bearing · worn · Mar 31, 2004 · N945ME · Bolkms BK117B1 · Tail Rotor Control System > BEARINGS PREMATURELY WORN. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT FROM AEC, 04/23/2004 - [SDR BAQA093967](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA093967.md): Light · inoperative · Mar 29, 2004 · N945ME · Bolkms BK117B1 · Global Positioning System > FACE WILL NOT ILLUMINATE. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT. 04/05/2004 - [SDR BAQA093189](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA093189.md): Inverter · unserviceable · Mar 19, 2004 · N945ME · Bolkms BK117B1 · AC Inverter > WARRANTY. UNIT DISPLAYS INVERTER LIGHT. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT. 03/23/2004 - [SDR BAQA093663](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA093663.md): Starter Gen · inoperative · Feb 22, 2004 · N945ME · Bolkms BK117B1 · Starter-Generator > UNIT INOP, WILL NOT COME ON LINE. HARDCARD ENCLOSED. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT. 03/08/2004 - [SDR BAQA093188](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA093188.md): Bearing · worn · Feb 20, 2004 · N945ME · Bolkms BK117B1 · Tail Rotor Control System > BEARINGS PREMATURELY WORN. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE PITCH LINKS. 03/12/2004 - [SDR BAQA091778](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA091778.md): Pump · intermittent · Feb 19, 2004 · N945ME · Bolkms BK117B1 · Fuel Boost Pump > PUMP HAS A INTERMITTENT FAIL LIGHT. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT FROM AEC. - [SDR BAQA092803](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA092803.md): Indicator · fluctuates · Feb 12, 2004 · N945ME · Bolkms BK117B1 · Engine RPM Indicating System > TRIPLE TACH NR 2 ENG N2 GOES LOW. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE ASSET UNIT. 02/20/2004 - [SDR BAQA092756](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA092756.md): Computer · inoperative · Jan 19, 2004 · N945ME · Bolkms BK117B1 · Autopilot Computer > API LIGHT STAYS ON AND A/P WILL NOT TEST. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE ASSET UNIT. 02/20/2004 - [SDR BAQA091780](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA091780.md): Gyro · inoperative · Jan 9, 2004 · N945ME · Bolkms BK117B1 · Directional Gyro and Indicating System > FLAG SHOWING ON DIRECTIONAL GYRO. INOPERATIVE. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT. - [SDR BAQA091475](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA091475.md): Window · cracked · Dec 10, 2003 · N945ME · Bolkms BK117B1 · Flight Compartment Windows > COCKPIT WINDOW IS CRACKED. REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT. 02/02/2004 - [SDR BAQA090673](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA090673.md): Drive Link · worn · Dec 3, 2003 · N945ME · Bolkms BK117B1 · Main Rotor Control > DRIVE LINK HAS PLAY. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. 12/3/03 - [SDR BAQA090674](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA090674.md): Bearing · worn · Dec 3, 2003 · N945ME · Bolkms BK117B1 · Tail Rotor Head > FORK LINK BEARING HAS PLAY. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. - [SDR BAQA091367](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA091367.md): Bearing · worn · Nov 26, 2003 · N945ME · Bolkms BK117B1 · Tail Rotor Control System > TEFLON WORN IN BEARING. PART REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. 01/08/2004 - [SDR BAQA089451](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA089451.md): Wire · damaged · Nov 13, 2003 · N945ME · Bolkms BK117B1 · Tail Rotor System Wiring > ROTOR TACH INTERMITTENT NR 1 TRANS PRESSURE. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. 11/24/03 - [SDR BAQA089830](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA089830.md): Indicator · erratic · Nov 13, 2003 · N945ME · Bolkms BK117B1 · Main Rotor Indicating System > INDICATOR WILL NOT GO FULL SCALE DEFLECTION, AND FLUCTUATES ERRATICALLY. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. 11/18/03 - [SDR BAQA090343](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA090343.md): Clock · inoperative · Oct 30, 2003 · N945ME · Bolkms BK117B1 · Independent Instruments > CLOCK INOPERATIVE. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. - [SDR BAQA090342](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA090342.md): Pitch Link · worn · Oct 28, 2003 · N945ME · Bolkms BK117B1 · Tail Rotor Control System > TAIL ROTOR PITCH LINK WORN. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. - [SDR BAQA090606](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA090606.md): Compass · malfunctioned · Oct 28, 2003 · N945ME · Bolkms BK117B1 · Magnetic Compass > COMPASS LIGHT WILL NOT WORK. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE ASSET. - [SDR BAQA090604](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA090604.md): Indicator · fluctuates · Oct 28, 2003 · N945ME · Bolkms BK117B1 · Engine RPM Indicating System > N1 INDICATOR FLUCTUATES. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE ASSET. - [SDR BAQA090300](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA090300.md): Display · inoperative · Oct 27, 2003 · N945ME · Bolkms BK117B1 · Visual Omnirange (VOR) System > VOR TRANSCEIVER DISPLAY INOPERATIVE. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. - [SDR BAQA089814](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA089814.md): Transducer · fluctuates · Oct 7, 2003 · N945ME · Bolkms BK117B1 · Engine BMEP/Torque Indicating > ENGINE NR 2 TORQUE FLUCTUATIONS. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. - [SDR BAQA089027](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA089027.md): Gyro · malfunctioned · Sep 8, 2003 · N945ME · Bolkms BK117B1 · Attitude Gyro and Indicating System > ATTITUDE INDICATOR DRIFTS 15 (+/-) DEGREES IN LEVEL FLIGHT. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. - [SDR BAQA088826](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA088826.md): Indicator · erratic · Sep 2, 2003 · N945ME · Bolkms BK117B1 · Engine RPM Indicating System > N1 INDICATOR GIVING ERRATIC INDICATIONS. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. - [SDR BAQA088792](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA088792.md): Transmitter · failed · Sep 2, 2003 · N945ME · Bolkms BK117B1 · Rotor Drive Indicating System > PRESSURE TRANSMITTER GIVING NO INDICATION TO GUAGE. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. - [SDR BAQA088337](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA088337.md): Gyro · malfunctioned · Aug 5, 2003 · N945ME · Bolkms BK117B1 · Attitude Gyro and Indicating System > GYRO UNIT CAUSES API AND RATE GYRO CAUTION LIGHT. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. - [SDR BAQA086803](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA086803.md): Transducer · erratic · Jul 1, 2003 · N945ME · Bolkms BK117B1 · Engine Oil Pressure > PRESSURE ERRATIC. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. - [SDR BAQA084080](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA084080.md): Stud · loose · Feb 4, 2003 · N945ME · Bolkms BK117B1 · Tail Rotor Gearbox > STUD ON GEARBOX MOUNT IS WORKING LOOSE. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. - [SDR BAQA084034](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA084034.md): Firewall · cracked · Jan 27, 2003 · N945ME · Bolkms BK117B1 · Nacelle/Pylon, Bulkhead/Firewall > FIREWALL CRACKED ON LOWER CORNER. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. - [SDR BAQA084020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA084020.md): Control Rod · worn · Jan 22, 2003 · N945ME · Bolkms BK117B1 · Rotorcraft Flight Control > BEARINGS WORN. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE ROD. - [SDR BAQA082903](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA082903.md): Rotor Shaft · bent · Jan 8, 2003 · N945ME · Bolkms BK117B1 · Tail Rotor Drive Shaft > TAIL ROTOR SHAFT BENT. WILL NOT BALANCE ON AIRCRAFT. BUSHING MISSING. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. - [SDR BAQA081592](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA081592.md): Receiver · intermittent · Dec 6, 2002 · N945ME · Bolkms BK117B1 · Automatic Direction Finder (ADF) System > ADF RECEIVER DISPLAY IS INTERMITTENT. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. - [SDR BAQA081240](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA081240.md): Hinge · worn · Nov 11, 2002 · N945ME · Bolkms BK117B1 · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead > PRESSURE BULKHEAD. HOLES ARE WORN. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE HINGE. - [SDR BAQA081239](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA081239.md): Hinge · worn · Nov 11, 2002 · N945ME · Bolkms BK117B1 · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead > PRESSURE BULKHEAD. HOLES ARE WORN. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE HINGE. - [SDR BAQA081176](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BAQA081176.md): Guide · worn · Oct 22, 2002 · N945ME · Bolkms BK117B1 · Passenger/Crew Doors > GUIDES WORN. INSTALLED SERVICEABLE UNIT. - [SDR 95ZZZX2936](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX2936.md): Window · departed · Jun 7, 1995 · N945ME · Bolkms BK117B2 · Flight Compartment Windows > RIGHT SLIDING WINDOW (PILOT'S DOOR) DEPARTED AIRCRAFT. PILOT REPORTED THE AIR TURBULENCE REMOVED THE WINDOW FROM ITS TRACKS. AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED UNTIL A REPLACEMENT WINDOW WAS AVAILABLE AND A HIDDEN DAMAGE INSPECTION WAS PERFORMED. MINOR ALTERATIONS TO TH ## 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 = 'N945ME' AND registry_match = 'registration' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N945ME/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.