# Service difficulty reports: N203SW, cancelled Jan 9, 2008

A list on [N203SW, cancelled Jan 9, 2008](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N203SW-2008-01-09.md).

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

- [SDR SWIA972434](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA972434.md): Flap Track · dirty · Mar 16, 2001 · N203SW · Emb EMB120ER · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > WHEN FLAPS ARE SELECTED 45 DEGREES OUTBOARD PAIR OF FLAPS STOPS AT APPROXIMATELY 35 DEGREES (DISAGREEMENT). FLAPS EXTEND TO 45 DEGREES AT APPROXIMATELY 120 - 125 KTS. CLEANED FLAP TRACK AND ROLLERS. OPS CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR SWIA972300](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA972300.md): Indicator · malfunctioned · Jan 26, 2001 · N203SW · Emb EMB120ER · Airspeed/Mach Indicator
  > JUST AFTER GEAR RETRACT ON TAKEOFF, ERRONEOUS HIGH SPEED WARNING SOUNDED TWO TIMES THEN EXTINGUISH. TEN MINUTES LATER JUST BEFORE LEVEL OFF AT 26000 WARNINGS START AGAIN AND PERSIST. PULLED POWER BACK IN CRUISE AND WARNING CEASED. RETUNED TO SLC. REMOVED A
- [SDR SWIA972228](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA972228.md): Eec · malfunctioned · Dec 30, 2000 · N203SW · Emb EMB120ER · Fuel Controlling System
  > RT ENGINE TORQUE FLUCTUATES WITH EEC ON TORQUE FLUCTUATION OF 10 PERCENT ON RIGHT ENGINE DURING TAKE OFF ROLL. MEL 73-21-1. ABORTED TAKE OFF. PERFORMED RUN UP WITH EECS OFF AND RUN UP WAS NORMAL WITH EEC OFF. DEFERRED RIGHT EEC MEL 73-21-1. REMOVED AND
- [SDR SWIA971969](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA971969.md): Venturi · leaking · Sep 10, 2000 · N203SW · Emb EMB120ER · Pneumatic Distribution System
  > LEFT DUCT LEAK LIGHT CAME ON IN FLIGHT. LIGHT EXTINGUISHED AFTER 4 MINUTES. RETURNED TO LAX. INSPECTED LEFT ENGINE BLEED AIR DUCTS FOR LEAKS. FOUND WEEP HOLE FOR VENTURI ON BOTTOM AND CLAMP LEAKING. REPOSITIONED WEEP HOLE FOR VENTURI ON TOP AND TIGHTENED
- [SDR SWIA971968](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA971968.md): Regulator · leaking · Sep 10, 2000 · N203SW · Emb EMB120ER · Pneumatic Distribution System
  > LEFT DUCT LEAK LIGHT CAME ON INFLIGHT. LIGHT EXTINGUISHED AFTER TWO AND ONE HALF MINUTES. RETURNED TO LAX. FOUND LEFT DEICE PRESSURE REGULATOR LEAKING. REMOVED AND REPLACED IT WITH A SERVICEABLE PART. OPS CHECKS GOOD. PERFORMED ENGINE RUNS AT TAKEOFF AND
- [SDR SWIA971965](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA971965.md): Indicator · failed · Sep 8, 2000 · N203SW · Emb EMB120ER · Integrated Flight System
  > AFTER TAKEOFF FIRST OFFICER''S HSI DISPLAY FAILED (WENT BLANK). RETURNED TO LAX. REPLACED FIRST OFFICER''S HPU-74. OPS CHECKS GOOD. S/N: 1688, S/N OFF: 103.
- [SDR SWIA971955](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA971955.md): Sensor · failed · Sep 2, 2000 · N203SW · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > RIGHT MAIN GREEN ''''A'''' LIGHT ILLUMINATED INFLIGHT. GEAR HAD TO BE EXTENDED BY ELECTRICAL OVERRIDE PROCEDURE. RETURNED TO SLC. REPLACED RIGHT MAIN A PROX SENSORS IAW MM 32-60-00, OPS CHECKS GOOD.
- [SDR SWIA971943](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA971943.md): O-Ring · broken · Aug 23, 2000 · N203SW · Emb EMB120ER · Weather Radar System
  > WEATHER RADAR FAILED AFTER DEPARTURE. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 12 MINUTES AND TRYING DIFFERENT OPTIONS AND TEST WEATHER RADAR CAME BACK ON. RETURNED TO SLC. REMOVED AND REPLACED ANT-318 IAW 34-41-04. OPS FOUND 2 O-RINGS BROKEN FROM UNDERSIDE TO ANT-318 AND ANT
- [SDR SWIA971878](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA971878.md): Control Box · failed · Jul 15, 2000 · N203SW · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear Selector
  > ON GEAR RETRACTION, RIGHT MAIN GEAR A GREEN LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND STAYED ON FOR FLIGHT. GEAR INTRANSIT A AND B SYSTEM GREEN LIGHTS ALL INDICATED NORMAL ON GEAR EXTENSION. GEAR FAILED TO LOWER MANUALLY FREE FALL GEAR PROCEDURE OK. TRIED LOWERING GEAR BY ELE
- [SDR SWIA971702](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA971702.md): Switch · misinstalled · Feb 20, 2000 · N203SW · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > AFTER TAKEOFF, LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT TO UP POSITION. PERFORMED QRH PROCEDURES FOR OVERRIDE SWITCH, STILL NO RETRACTION. REMOVED LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR SHOCK ABSORBER PROXIMITY SWITCH, FOUND TO BE INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. BENCH CHECK AND REINSTALLED I
- [SDR SWIA971679](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA971679.md): Deice Boot · damaged · Jan 31, 2000 · N203SW · Emb EMB120ER · Airfoil Anti/De-ice System
  > RIGHT OUTBOARD WING DEICE FAILED ON BOTH TIMER. RETURNED TO SFO. PATCHED HOLE IN RIGHT OUTBOARD WING DEICE BOOT. RAN ENGINES, OPS CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR SWIA971603](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA971603.md): Valve · malfunctioned · Nov 17, 1999 · N203SW · Emb EMB120ER · Pneumatic Distribution System
  > RIGHT DUCT LEAK LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON CLIMBOUT BUT WENT OUT AFTER CLOSING BLEED. INSTALLED 31 PSI REGULATING VALVE FOR RIGHT HAND SIDE. RAN ENGINE AT FULL AND CRUISE POWER FOR 20 MINUTES, OPS CHECK GOOD AT THIS TIME.
- [SDR SWIA971601](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA971601.md): Transceiver · inoperative · Nov 14, 1999 · N203SW · Emb EMB120ER · Visual Omnirange (VOR) System
  > NR 2 NAV RADIO INOP DURING FLIGHT. RETURNED TO SFO. INSTALLED SERVICEABLE NR 2 NAV RECEIVER, OPS CHECKS GOOD.
- [SDR SWIA971536](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA971536.md): Pcu · malfunctioned · Aug 1, 1999 · N203SW · Emb EMB120ER · Propeller Controlling System
  > RIGHT NP WENT TO 102.3 PERCENT AND STAYED THERE FOR APPROX 2 MINUTES UNTIL PROP SYNC TURNED OFF. RETURNED TO SLC. REMOVED AND REPLACED RIGHT PCU, OPS AND LEAK CHECKS GOOD.
- [SDR SWIA971534](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA971534.md): Radar · inop · Jul 1, 1999 · N203SW · Emb EMB120ER · Weather Radar System
  > WEATHER RADAR INOP IN FLIGHT. PAINTS 2-3 BANDS ACROSS DISPLAY IN 10-25 MILE RANGE. RETURNED TO SLC. TESTED RADAR. WEATHER AND MAP CHECKS GOOD. NO BANDS IN DISPLAY.
- [SDR SWIA971500](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA971500.md): Indication · malfunctioned · Jun 8, 1999 · N203SW · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > NOSE GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT DURING GO AROUND. SHOWED BOTH A/B RED LIGHTS. SELECTED GEAR UP AGAIN WITH SAME PROBLEM. SELECTED GEAR DOWN WITH 3 GREEN. INSPECTED LANDING GEAR SYSTEM FOR DEFECTS AND PERFORMED SEVERAL GEAR SWINGS, BUT COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLE
- [SDR SWIA971378](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA971378.md): Np Indicator · malfunctioned · Jan 6, 1999 · N203SW · Emb EMB120ER · Propeller Indication System
  > RIGHT PROPELLER NP INDICATOR 102.7 PERCENT AFTER TAKEOFF. RETURNED TO FIELD. CHECKED RIGHT ENGINE CONTROL LINKAGE. PERFORMED POWER RUN ON RIGHT ENGINE. RPM IS WITHIN PERIMETERS AND CONDITION LEVER RESPONSE IS NORMAL. SYSTEM OPS GOOD. COULD NOT DUPLICATE.
- [SDR SWIA971295](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA971295.md): Switch · out of adjust · Oct 23, 1998 · N203SW · Emb EMB120ER · Door Warning System
  > SERVICE DOOR LIGHT CAME ON IN FLIGHT. RETURNED TO FIELD. ADJUSTED FUEL DOOR MICRO-SWITCHES, OPS CHECKS GOOD.
- [SDR SWIA971303](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA971303.md): Control Lever · failed · Oct 14, 1998 · N203SW · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear Selector
  > OBO GEAR INDICATION SYSTEM IS INOP. FLEW PAST TOWER TO CONFIRM GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED. MEL 32-60-1. REMOVED AND REPLACED LANDING GEAR CONTROL LEVER IAW MM 32-31-00, OPS CHECKS GOOD.
- [SDR SWIA971070](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA971070.md): Bleed So Valve · failed · Jan 8, 1998 · N203SW · Emb EMB120ER · Pneumatic Distribution System
  > DURING CLIMBOUT, CABIN WOULD NOT PRESSURIZE IN AUTO OR MANUAL MODE. AFTER ENGINE START NOTICED LEFT BLEED CLOSED LIGHT WAS DIFFICULT TO EXTINGUISH. FLIPPED THE BLEED SWITCH SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE LIGHT WOULD EXTINGUISH. RETURNED TO SGU. REMOVED AND REPLACED
- [SDR SWIA97876](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA97876.md): Engine · vibration · Mar 21, 1997 · N203SW · Emb EMB120ER · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > CREW REPORTED, ENGINE VIBRATION AT GROUND IDLE RIGHT SIDE. REPLACED RIGHT ENGINE ASSEMBLY PER MM 71-00-00.
- [SDR SWIA97868](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA97868.md): Transducer · failed · Mar 1, 1997 · N203SW · Emb EMB120ER · Engine Oil Pressure
  > RIGHT OIL PRESS FLUCTUATING. RETURNED TO SJC. INSTALLED NEW RIGHT ENGINE OIL PRESS TRANSDUCER AND RAN RIGHT ENGINE. OPS CHECKS GOOD WITH NO FLUCTUATIONS.
- [SDR SWIA95803](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA95803.md): Annunicator · malfunctioned · Dec 22, 1996 · N203SW · Emb EMB120ER · Trailing Flap Position Indicating System
  > ON CLIMBOUT, RECEIVED CONTROL FAULT WITH ASSOCIATED MAP LIGHTS. RESET SYSTEM AND RECEIVED ANOTHER CONTROL FLAP FAULT. REPLACED FLAP ANNUNICATOR AND TESTED IAW MM 27-30-03, OPS CHECKS GOOD.
- [SDR SWIA95797](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA95797.md): Actuator · failed · Dec 21, 1996 · N203SW · Emb EMB120ER · Trailing Edge Flap Actuator
  > DURING CRUISE FLIGHT REPEATED FLAP CONTROL FAULTS. EACH FAULT INCLUDED ASSOCIATED LIGHTS ANNUNCIATED AND FLAP GAUGE INDICATED 45 DEGREES. ATTEMPTED SEVERAL TIMES TO CLEAR FAULTS WITH SUCCESS. HOWEVER, DURING LANDING UNABLE TO SET LANDING FLAPS AND UNABLE TO
- [SDR SWIA95796](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA95796.md): Control Unit · malfunctioned · Dec 21, 1996 · N203SW · Emb EMB120ER · Trailing Flap Position Indicating System
  > ON TAXI OUT, RECEIVED FLAP CONTROL FAULT. RESET AND IMMEDIATELY RECEIVED ANOTHER FLAP CONTROL FAULT. RERACKED FLAP CONTROL UNIT, OPS CKS GOOD, IAW MM 27-00-00.
- [SDR SWIA95786](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA95786.md): Hydraulic Sys · reqd service · Dec 1, 1996 · N203SW · Emb EMB120ER · Hydraulic System, Main
  > ON TAKEOFF, GOT GREEN SYSTEM LOW LEVEL LIGHT, GAUGE SHOWED EMPTY BUT PRESSURE REMAINED NORMAL. SERVICED GREEN SYSTEM HYDRAULICS TO CORRECT LEVEL AND LOW LEVEL LIGHT WAS EXTINGUISHED.
- [SDR SWIA95719](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA95719.md): Prox Sensor · malfunctioned · Feb 23, 1996 · N203SW · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > HAD TO USE THE ABNORMAL LANDING GEAR EXTENSION TO GET THE GEAR DOWN. REMOVED AND REPLACED RIGHT MAIN DOWNLOCK PROXIMITY SENSOR. CYCLED GEAR NINE TIMES. OPS CHECKS GOOD.
- [SDR SWIA95680](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA95680.md): Prox Sensor · failed · Nov 13, 1995 · N203SW · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > LANDING GEAR HANDLE WILL NOT COME UP WITHOUT DOWN LOCK RELEASE BUTTON PRESSED MEL 32-31-1. ELIMINATED LANDING GEAR SHOCK ABSORBER PROXIMITY SENSORS, ALL THREE LT LANDING DOWN LOCK PROXIMITY SENSORS BY SLAVING IN GOOD SENSORS. REMOVED AND REPLACED RT MAIN LAN
- [SDR SWIA95658](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA95658.md): Support · cracked · Oct 22, 1995 · N203SW · Emb EMB120ER · Wing Miscellaneous Structure
  > LT WING RIB NR 16 HAS ONE SKIN SUPPORT BRACKET CRACKED. REMOVED AND REPLACED ONE CRACKED SKIN SUPPORT BRACKET ON THE LT WING.
- [SDR SWIA95657](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA95657.md): Support · cracked · Oct 22, 1995 · N203SW · Emb EMB120ER · Wing Miscellaneous Structure
  > LT WING RIB NR 16 HAS 2 EACH CRACKED SKIN SUPPORT BRACKETS. REMOVED AND REPLACED 3 CRACKED SKIN SUPPORT BRACKETS ON RIB NR 16 IN THE LT WING.
- [SDR SWIA95660](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA95660.md): Control Cable · worn · Oct 21, 1995 · N203SW · Emb EMB120ER · Rudder Control System
  > RT RUDDER OUTBOARD CABLE WORN AFT SECTION. REPLACED RT RUDDER OUTBOARD AFT SECTION CABLE WITH SERVICEABLE CABLE.
- [SDR SWIA95659](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA95659.md): Trim Actuator · worn · Oct 21, 1995 · N203SW · Emb EMB120ER · Rudder Tab Control System
  > RUDDER TRIM CABLE AT AFT BULKHEAD WORN. REPLACED RUDDER TRIM ACTUATOR AND CABLES WITH SERVICEABLE ASSEMBLY. OP CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR SWIA95656](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA95656.md): Support · cracked · Oct 21, 1995 · N203SW · Emb EMB120ER · Wing Miscellaneous Structure
  > RT WING RIB NR 16 HAS 2 CRACKED WING SKIN SUPPORT BRACKETS. REMOVED AND REPLACED 2 CRACKED WING SKIN SUPPORT BRACKETS WITH NEW ONES ON RT WING RIB NR 16.
- [SDR SWIA95655](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA95655.md): Support · cracked · Oct 21, 1995 · N203SW · Emb EMB120ER · Wing Miscellaneous Structure
  > RT WING RIB NR 15 HAS 4 CRACKED WING SKIN SUPPORT BRACKETS. REMOVED AND REPLACED 4 CRACKED WING SKIN SUPPORT BRACKETS ON RIB NR 15 RT WING.
- [SDR SWIA95646](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA95646.md): Actuator · out of adjust · Oct 19, 1995 · N203SW · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear Actuator
  > AFTER TAKEOFF, LT MAIN GEAR REMAINED IN TRANSIT, PULLING THE UP DOWN CONTROL C/B CORRECTED THE RESISTANCE. RETURN TO SLC FOR LANDING. MADE ADJUSTMENTS ON THE LT MLG ACTUATOR IAW MM 33-32-10, CKS GOOD.
- [SDR SWIA95603](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA95603.md): Actuator · malfunctioned · Jul 18, 1995 · N203SW · Emb EMB120ER · Rudder Actuator
  > RT RUDDER STIFF INFLIGHT NO UNWANTED YAW, RUDDER CENTERS NORMALLY, RUDDER TRIM SEEMS INHIBITED ALTHOUGH IT WORKS, TURNING OFF BLUE RUDDER SYSTM SOLVES STIFF RUDDER PEDAL PROBLEM, NO ANNUNICATOR INFLIGHT WITH BOTH RUDDER SYSTEMS TURNED OFF. PERFORMED RUDDER OV

## 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 = 'N203SW' AND deregistration_id = 'N203SW-2008-01-09'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N203SW-2008-01-09/reports

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