# Service difficulty reports: N218AE, cancelled Aug 30, 2010

A list on [N218AE, cancelled Aug 30, 2010](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N218AE-2010-08-30.md).

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

- [SDR SIMA200822403](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA200822403.md): Power Supply · failed · Aug 10, 2008 · N218AE · Saab 340B · Emergency Lighting
  > ON FLIGHT 3270 - ON GROUND CREW REPORTED ALL EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE ON PREFLIGHT. ACFT REMOVED FROM SERVICE. FOUND EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY 21 LN BATTERY DRAINED. REMOVED AND REPLACED POWER SUPPLY 21LN IAW SAAB AMM 33-50-10-04. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD A
- [SDR SIMA200725006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA200725006.md): Shimmy Dampener · failed · Sep 5, 2007 · N218AE · Saab 340B · Nose/Tail Landing Gear
  > NOSE SHIMMY REPORTED AT 50 KNOTS, ABORTED TAKEOFF. REMOVED AND REPLACED NOSE WHEEL SHIMMY DAMPER IAW SAAB AMM. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD. RETURNED AIRCRAFT TO SERVICE.
- [SDR SIMA200717709](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA200717709.md): Control Panel · failed · Jun 25, 2007 · N218AE · Saab 340B · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > PLACED GEAR LEVER IN DOWN POSITION WITH NO TRANSIT LIGHT, CYCLED GEAR WITH NO TRANSIT LIGHT. REMOVED AND REPLACED LANDING GEAR CONTROL PANEL IAW SAAB AMM 32-31-05. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD WITH NO DEFECTS. RETURNED AIRCRAFT TO SERVICE.
- [SDR SIMA200714030](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA200714030.md): Floorbeam · corroded · May 9, 2007 · N218AE · Saab 340B · Fuselage Main, Floor Beam
  > GALLEY FLOOR SUPPORT ANGLE AT FS272 CORRODED. CUTOUT CORROSION, FABRICATED AND INSTALLED REPAIR PARTS IAW SAAB SRM 53-70-30. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR SIMA200714018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA200714018.md): Frame · damaged · May 8, 2007 · N218AE · Saab 340B · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > FUSELAGE FRAME AT FS 658 DAMAGED. REMOVED AND REPLACED DAMAGED FRAME IAW SAAB SRM 51-40-21 AND 51-40-40. RETURNED AIRCRAFT TO SERVICE.
- [SDR SIMA200714017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA200714017.md): Frame · damaged · May 8, 2007 · N218AE · Saab 340B · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > FOUND FUSELAGE FRAME AT FS 677 DAMAGED. REMOVED AND REPLACED DAMAGED FRAME IAW SAAB SRM 51-40-21 AND 51-40-40. AIRCARFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR SIMA200714036](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA200714036.md): Angle · corroded · May 7, 2007 · N218AE · Saab 340B · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > PREVIOUS GALLEY ANGLE REPAIR AT FS225 CORRODED. REMOVED PREVIOUS REPAIR. FABRICATED AND INSTALLED REPAIR PARTS IAW SAAB SRM 51-40-21. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR SIMA200714037](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA200714037.md): Floorbeam · corroded · May 7, 2007 · N218AE · Saab 340B · Fuselage Main, Floor Beam
  > GALLEY FLOOR SUPPORT ANGLE CORRODED AT FS 225. CUTOUT CORROSION, FABRICATED AND INSTALLED REPAIR PARTS IAW SAAB REPAIR STATEMENT 340SDS012273. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR SIMA200714016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA200714016.md): Frame · corroded · May 5, 2007 · N218AE · Saab 340B · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > PREVIOUS REPAIR ON FRAME 258 FOUND TO BE CORRODED. REMOVED PREVIOUS REPAIR. FABRICATED AND INSTALLED NEW REPAIR PARTS IAW SAAB SRM 53-70-30. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR SIMA200714012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA200714012.md): Frame · corroded · May 5, 2007 · N218AE · Saab 340B · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > PREVIOUS REPAIR ON FRAME 258.0 FOUND CORRODED. REMOVED PREVIOUS REPAIR, FABRICATED AND INSTALLED REPAIR PARTS IAW SAAB SRM 53-70-30. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR SIMA200714011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA200714011.md): Seat Track · corroded · May 2, 2007 · N218AE · Saab 340B · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > FOUND SEAT TRACK 36R TO BE CORRODED. REMOVED AND REPLACED SEAT TRACK IAW SAAB SRM 53-70-60. RETURNED AIRCRAFT TO SERVICE.
- [SDR SIMA2261](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA2261.md): Bulb · inoperative · Aug 13, 2000 · N218AE · Saab 340B · Emergency Lighting
  > DFW - EMERGENCY LIGHT 4A INOPERATIVE, PUT ON MEL. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED BULB SEAT 4A. OPERATIONAL CHECK WAS GOOD AND AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)
- [SDR SIMA1741](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA1741.md): Bulb · inoperative · Jun 22, 2000 · N218AE · Saab 340B · Instrument Panel
  > DFW - FLT 3356 - EMERGENCY LIGHT ARMED LIGHT ON F/A PANEL IS INOPERATIVE. INSTALLED NEW LIGHT BULB IN F/A EMERGENCY LIGHT ARM PUSH BUTTON IAW SAAB AMM 33-50-00. OPERATIONAL CHECK WAS GOOD AND AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)
- [SDR SIMA1671](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA1671.md): Warning System · false indication · Jun 15, 2000 · N218AE · Saab 340B · Pneumatic Indicating System
  > SJT - FLT 3520 - AFTER DEPARTURE, LEFT ENGINE BLEED AUTO CLOSED FOLLOWED BY LEFT DUCT OVERTEMP. RAN CHECKLIST, TURNED ON LEFT LOW PRESSURE BLEED AND IT OVER TEMPED WITHIN 15 SECONDS. PERFORMED OPS TEST TEMP CONTROL SYSTEM IAW SAAB 340 AMM 21-60-00. OPS CHEC
- [SDR SIMA0712](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA0712.md): Bulb · failed · Mar 11, 2000 · N218AE · Saab 340B · Emergency Lighting
  > DFW - FLT 3652 - EMERGENCY FLOOR LIGHTING INOPERATIVE AT SEAT 5B. REMOVED AND REPLACED BULB AT 5B IAW AMM 33-50-20. OPS CHECK GOOD. (M)
- [SDR SIMA0273](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA0273.md): Bulb · inoperative · Jan 27, 2000 · N218AE · Saab 340B · Emergency Lighting
  > DFW - FLT 3290 - EMERGENCY LIGHT OUT AT SEAT 10A. REMOVED AND REPLACED BULB AT SEAT 10A. OPS CHECK GOOD. (M)
- [SDR SIMA991551](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA991551.md): Skin · punctured · Jun 4, 1999 · N218AE · Saab 340B · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > ABI - DURING MBV INSPECTION, FOUND PUNCTURE OF THE INNER PANEL OF THE MAIN CABIN DOOR CLEANED AREA. REMOVED TOPCOAT PAINT FOR THE PLANNED 1.5 INCH EXTENT OF THE CUTOUT. CUTOUT DAMAGED SKIN AND PERFORMED AN EDDY CURRENT AND BOND TEST OF THE SURROUNDING AREA.
- [SDR SIMA991541](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA991541.md): Skin · chafed · Jun 3, 1999 · N218AE · Saab 340B · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > ABI - DURING MBV INSPECTION, FOUND CHAFING ON THE LEFT REAR FUSELAGE SKIN PANEL AT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER LEADING EDGE SEAL. BLENDED OUT CHAFE DAMAGE. PERFORMED EDDY CURRENT INSPECTION, WITH NO INDICATIONS OF CRACKS. FABRICATED DOUBLER.025 THICK. CONTOURED
- [SDR SIMA991413](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA991413.md): Battery Pack · discharged · May 21, 1999 · N218AE · Saab 340B · Emergency Lighting
  > DFW - FLT 3841 - EMERGENCY FLOOR PROXIMITY LIGHTS DO NOT ILLUMINATE. REMOVED AND REPLACED TWO EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACKS. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)
- [SDR 99ZZZM367](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZM367.md): Battery Pack · discharged · May 21, 1999 · N218AE · Saab 340B · Emergency Lighting
  > DFW - FLT 3841 - EMERGENCY FLOOR PROXIMITY LIGHTS DO NOT ILLUMINATE. REMOVED AND REPLACED TWO EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACKS. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)
- [SDR SIMA983211](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA983211.md): Skin · corroded · Nov 17, 1998 · N218AE · Saab 340B · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > FUSELAGE SKIN AT LOWER EDGE OF RIGHT COCKPIT WINDOW OPENING IS CORRODED. REMOVED CORROSION AND RESTORED PROTECTIVE TREATMENT. FABRICATED AND INSTALLED STEPPED DOUBLER.032 THICK. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)
- [SDR SIMA983155](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA983155.md): Skin · corroded · Nov 11, 1998 · N218AE · Saab 340B · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > ABI - FOUND CORROSION ON LEFT FUSELAGE, AFT OF ICE SHIELD, AT FS 339. CUT OUT DAMAGED AREA AND PERFORMED EDDY CURRENT INSPECTION WITH NO INDICATION OF CRACKS. FABRICATED AND INSTALLED TWO EXTERNAL DOUBLERS.050 THICK. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)
- [SDR 96ZZZM1308](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZM1308.md): Engine · malfunctioned · Aug 5, 1996 · N218AE · Saab 340B · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > FLT 5811 - MIA - PILOT REPORT, RIGHT ENGINE HAD UNCOMMANDED POWER SURGES AND OVERTEMP CONDITION. REMOVED AND REPLACED RIGHT ENGINE ASSY. (M)
- [SDR 95ZZZX3394](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX3394.md): Gearbox · failed · Jun 17, 1995 · N218AE · Saab 340B · Turbine Engine Reduction Gear
  > LIT - FLT 7895 - RIGHT ENGINE PROPELLER RPM FLUCTUATED, THEN OIL PRESSURE ROSE TO 200 PSI. CREW SHUT DOWN RIGHT ENGINE. SAFELY DIVERTED TO LITTLE ROCK. DETERMINED RT GEARBOX HAD FAILED. COMPLIED WITH RIGHT ENGINE CHANGE.
- [SDR 95ZZZM403](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZM403.md): Gear Box · failed · Jun 17, 1995 · N218AE · Saab 340B · Turbine Engine Reduction Gear
  > FLT NR 7895 - LIT - RIGHT PROP RPM FLUCTUATED, THE PGB OIL PRESSURE ROSE TO 200 PSI. CREW SHUT DOWN RIGHT ENGINE. SAFELY DIVERTED TO LITTLE ROCK. DETERMINED RIGHT PROPELLER GEARBOX HAD FAILED. COMPLIED WITH RIGHT ENGINE CHANGE.

## 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 = 'N218AE' AND deregistration_id = 'N218AE-2010-08-30'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N218AE-2010-08-30/reports

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