# Service difficulty reports: N218SW, cancelled Jun 18, 2010

A list on [N218SW, cancelled Jun 18, 2010](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N218SW-2010-06-18.md).

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

Page 1 of 3 · 102 reports

- [SDR SWIA200921656](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200921656.md): Sign · broken · May 20, 2009 · N218SW · Emb EMB120ER · Emergency Lighting
  > FLT 6481 - EXIT SIGN ROW 6A BROKEN. REPLACED SIGN.
- [SDR SWIA200921608](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200921608.md): Unknown · odor · May 12, 2009 · N218SW · Emb EMB120ER · Air Distribution System
  > FLT 6211 - BURNING ODOR IN COCKPIT. CLEANED LEFT WOW SWITCH CONNECTOR, COOLING FAN OPS NORMAL.
- [SDR SWIA200820727](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200820727.md): Light · inoperative · Dec 18, 2008 · N218SW · Emb EMB120ER · Emergency Lighting
  > FLT 5732 - EMERGENCY OVERHEAD LIGHT AT ROW 9BC INOP. RELAMPED.
- [SDR SWIA200820602](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200820602.md): Battery Pack · discharged · Dec 1, 2008 · N218SW · Emb EMB120ER · Emergency Lighting
  > FLT 5879 - EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS OUT. REPLACED AFT BATTERY PACK PN D366-04-001, SN ON 1199, SN OFF 77Y.
- [SDR SWIA200820283](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200820283.md): Ballast · leaking · Oct 24, 2008 · N218SW · Emb EMB120ER · Passenger Compartment Lighting
  > AFTER TAKEOFF, SMELL OF SMOKE IN FLIGHT DECK; LAV SMOKE DETECTOR ACTIVATED (FLT 5538). REPLACED LEAKING LAV LIGHT BALLAST.
- [SDR SWIA200820189](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200820189.md): Sign · damaged · Oct 10, 2008 · N218SW · Emb EMB120ER · Emergency Lighting
  > FLT 5562 - EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN ROW 6A UNINTELLIGIBLE. REPLACED SIGN ASSEMBLY.
- [SDR SWIA200819933](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200819933.md): Window Frame · cracked · Jul 23, 2008 · N218SW · Emb EMB120ER · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > FUSELAGE FRAME BEHIND CAPTS DV WINDOW IS CRACKED. (FOUND AT C-CHECK) REPLACED CRACKED FRAME IAW SRM 51-10-02 PAR 3.
- [SDR SWIA200819582](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200819582.md): Switch · damaged · May 2, 2008 · N218SW · Emb EMB120ER · Propeller/Propulsor System Wiring
  > FLT 5538 - LEFT AUTO-FEATHER SYSTEM FAILED. REPLACED PIN 1 ON AUTO-FEATHER TEST SWITCH. OPS CHECKS GOOD.
- [SDR SWIA200819570](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200819570.md): Signal Cond Unit · malfunctioned · Apr 30, 2008 · N218SW · Emb EMB120ER · Engine BMEP/Torque Indicating
  > FLT 5098 - RECEIVED AN AUTO FEATHER AURAL WARNING ON TAKEOFF. REPLACED NR 2 ENGINE TORQUE SIGNAL CONDITIONER IAW EMB MM 77-11-01. OPS CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR SWIA200819569](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200819569.md): Unknown · smoke · Apr 29, 2008 · N218SW · Emb EMB120ER · Air Distribution System
  > FLT 5706 - DURING CLIMB-OUT, THE LAV SMOKE DETECTOR ACTIVATED. NO VISIBLE SMOKE REPORTED. INSPECTED AND RAN BOTH PACK SYSTEMS WITH NO DISCREPENCIES NOTED. OPS CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR SWIA200819544](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200819544.md): Unknown · smoke · Apr 21, 2008 · N218SW · Emb EMB120ER · Air Distribution System
  > THE LAV SMOKE ALARM WENT OFF AFTER TAKEOFF, FLIGHT NR 5748. INSPECTED AND OPERATED PACKS IN ALL MODES. COULD NOT DUPLICATE ANY DISCREPANCIES.
- [SDR SWIA200819397](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200819397.md): Battery · faulty · Mar 24, 2008 · N218SW · Emb EMB120ER · Smoke Detection
  > FLT 5474 - LAV SMOKE DETECTOR ACTIVATED INFLIGHT. REPLACED LAV SMOKE DETECTOR BATTERY. OPS CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR SWIA200718994](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200718994.md): Wire · broken · Dec 20, 2007 · N218SW · Emb EMB120ER · Light System Wiring
  > EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN AT ROW 9 IS INOP. REPAIRED EXIT SIGN WIRING. OPS CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR SWIA200718895](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200718895.md): Smoke Detector · activated · Nov 22, 2007 · N218SW · Emb EMB120ER · Smoke Detection
  > FLT 5541 - LAV SMOKE DETECTOR SOUNDED WHEN APU WAS STARTED. OPERATED BOTH PACKS WITH NO DEFECTS NOTED.
- [SDR SWIA200718885](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200718885.md): Wire · inoperative · Nov 16, 2007 · N218SW · Emb EMB120ER · Light System Wiring
  > FORWARD FLOOR EMERGENCY LIGHTS ARE INOP. REPAIRED WIRING AT FORWARD FLOOR LIGHTING STRIP.
- [SDR SWIA200718098](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200718098.md): Pulley · worn · Apr 10, 2007 · N218SW · Emb EMB120ER · Aileron Control System
  > AILERON CONTROLS BIND IN CENTERED POSITION. REPLACED OUTBOARD AILERON PULLEYS ON LEFT AND RIGHT WINGS IAW MM 27-00-00.
- [SDR SWIA200718008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200718008.md): A/C Pack · odor · Mar 11, 2007 · N218SW · Emb EMB120ER · Cabin Cooling System
  > RIGHT PACK GIVES SLIGHT OVERHEATED ODOR IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF. OPERATED RIGHT PACK FOR SEVERAL MINUTES AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE. OPERATIONAL CHECKS GOOD.
- [SDR SWIA200717795](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200717795.md): Signal Cond Unit · malfunctioned · Feb 5, 2007 · N218SW · Emb EMB120ER · Engine BMEP/Torque Indicating
  > ON TAKEOFF, THE "AUTOFEATHER" SYSTEM WOULD NOT ARM. ABORTED T/O. REPLACED LEFT ENGINE TORQUE SIGNAL CONDITIONER. OPERATIONAL CHECKS GOOD. S/N OFF: 4713.
- [SDR SWIA200717685](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200717685.md): Control Unit · fluctuates · Jan 19, 2007 · N218SW · Emb EMB120ER · Propeller Controlling System
  > RIGHT PROPELLER (NP) FLUCTUATING (ANALOG AND DIGITAL) ERRATICALLY AFTER TAKEOFF. REPLACED RIGHT PROP CONTROL UNIT IAW EMB-120 MM 61-21-00 AND C/W RII 61-900-1003. OPERATIONAL CHECKS GOOD.
- [SDR SWIA200617629](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200617629.md): Unknown · smoke · Dec 28, 2006 · N218SW · Emb EMB120ER · Air Distribution System
  > ON GROUND WITH PACKS ON AUTO LOW GOT SMOKE COMING FROM THE VENTS. POWERED AIRCRAFT DOWN AND BACK UP. SMOKE CLEARED AND PACKS OPS CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR SWIA200617440](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200617440.md): A/C Pack · odor · Dec 16, 2006 · N218SW · Emb EMB120ER · Cabin Cooling System
  > PACKS FAILED AND SET OFF FIRE DETECTOR IN LAV AND THE CABIN HAD A BAD PACK SMELL. REMOVED EXCESS OIL ON RIGHT ENGINE AND CLEANED BOTH HEAT EXCHANGERS. OPERATIONAL CHECKS GOOD.
- [SDR SWIA200617424](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200617424.md): A/C Pack · odor · Dec 6, 2006 · N218SW · Emb EMB120ER · Cabin Cooling System
  > LEFT PACK STINKS AND SMOKES WHILE INFLIGHT IN AUTO/LOW. DRAINED LEFT ENGINE OIL TO PROPER LEVEL. OPERATIONAL CHECKS GOOD.
- [SDR SWIA200617649](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200617649.md): Support · cracked · Nov 4, 2006 · N218SW · Emb EMB120ER · Nacelle/Pylon, Attach Fittings
  > LEFT NACELLE OUTBOARD SUPPORT JUST FORWARD OF HYD BAY FIREWALL IS CRACKED, DISCOVERED DURING C-CHECK INSPECTION. REPAIRED OUTBOARD SUPPORT HALF FRAME FORWARD OF HYD BAY FIREWALL IN LEFT NACELLE PER SRM 54-20-04 FIG 201 AND RII 54-900-1000.
- [SDR SWIA200617648](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200617648.md): Rib · cracked · Nov 4, 2006 · N218SW · Emb EMB120ER · Wing, Rib/Bulkhead
  > LEFT WING RIB 20 SHEAR CLIP UNDER 2ND AFT FROM FORWARD SPAR IS CRACKED, DISCOVERED DURING C-CHECK INSPECTION. REMOVED AND REPLACED SHEAR CLIP UPPER 2ND FROM FORWARD SPAR AT RIB NR 2 PER EMB 120 SRM 51-40-02 AND RII 28-900-1000.
- [SDR SWIA200617647](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200617647.md): Window Frame · cracked · Nov 4, 2006 · N218SW · Emb EMB120ER · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > COCKPIT BELOW LEFT DV WINDOW FRAME 10 CRACKED, DISCOVERED DURING C-CHECK INSPECTION. REPAIRED FRAME NR 10 BELOW LEFT DV WINDOW PER SRM 53-00-04 AND RII 53-800-1000.
- [SDR SWIA200617359](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200617359.md): Unknown · odor · Oct 28, 2006 · N218SW · Emb EMB120ER · Air Distribution System
  > CLIMBING OUT, HAD AN ODOR OF SMOKE AND LAV SMOKE DETECTOR CAME ON. RETURNED TO FIELD. REMOVED EXCESS OIL FROM APU AND LT ENGINE AND SERVICED TO PROPER LEVELS. PERFORMED ENGINE AND APU BLEED CHECKS. UNABLE TO DUPLICATE DISCREPANCY.
- [SDR SWIA200616949](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200616949.md): Relay · malfunctioned · Aug 9, 2006 · N218SW · Emb EMB120ER · Propeller Feathering/Reversing
  > AURAL TAKEOFF WARNING "AUTO FEATHER" ON CLIMB-OUT WITH AUTO FEATHER ARMED. REPLACED RELAY'S K0162 FEATHER SOLENOID RELAY NR 1 AND K0163 ELECTRIC FEATHER RELAY 1 ALSO TIGHTENED LOOSE CONNECTORS AT LT ENGINE TORQUE SIGNAL CONDITIONER. OPERATIONAL CHECKS GOOD,
- [SDR SWIA200616917](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200616917.md): Battery Pack · discharged · Jul 20, 2006 · N218SW · Emb EMB120ER · Emergency Lighting
  > FORWARD EMERGENCY LIGHTS WILL NOT TEST. INSTALLED SERVICEABLE ELBP. OPERATIONAL CHECKS GOOD.
- [SDR SWIA200616448](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200616448.md): Stall Warning · false activation · Mar 19, 2006 · N218SW · Emb EMB120ER · Stall Warning System
  > ON TAKEOFF AT 100 KTS, RECEIVED STALL PUSHER, NO SHAKER. REPLACED STALL WARN TEST PANEL. INSPECTED STALL VANES AND SIDE SLIP. ALL CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR SWIA200616163](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200616163.md): Light · burned out · Jan 17, 2006 · N218SW · Emb EMB120ER · Emergency Lighting
  > OVERHEAD EMERG LIGHT ROW 9BC IS BURNED OUT. INSTALLED NEW BULB, OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR SWIA200515406](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200515406.md): Lamp · burned out · Aug 9, 2005 · N218SW · Emb EMB120ER · Emergency Lighting
  > AFT CEILING EMERGENCY LIGHT INOP. RELAMPED AFT CEILING EMERGENCY LIGHT. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR SWIA200515405](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200515405.md): Receptacle · loose · Aug 9, 2005 · N218SW · Emb EMB120ER · Emergency Lighting
  > FA REPORTS OVERHEAD EMERGENCY LIGHT BY ROW 9 EXIT ROW INOP. RESECURED TERMINAL AT LIGHT RECEPTICAL. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR SWIA200515150](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200515150.md): Wire · damaged · Jun 14, 2005 · N218SW · Emb EMB120ER · Light System Wiring
  > EXIT ROW LIGHT ROW 9 DOES NOT ILLUMINATE. REPAIRED WIRING INSIDE OVERHEAD BIN AT ROW 9. OPS CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR SWIA200514861](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200514861.md): Bellcrank · broken · Apr 9, 2005 · N218SW · Emb EMB120ER · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > MAIN CABIN DOOR WON'T OPEN OR CLOSE. REPLACED BROKEN BELLCRANK. OPERATIONAL CHECKS GOOD IAW 52-11-00.
- [SDR SWIA200514843](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200514843.md): Light · inoperative · Apr 6, 2005 · N218SW · Emb EMB120ER · Emergency Lighting
  > AFT OVERHEAD EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REPLACED LAMP. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR SWIA200514794](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200514794.md): Bulb · burned out · Mar 24, 2005 · N218SW · Emb EMB120ER · Emergency Lighting
  > F/A REPORTS RED FLOOR EMERGENCY LIGHT BURNT OUT. REPLACED BULB FOR FLOOR EMERGENCY LIGHT AS REQUIRED, OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR SWIA200514714](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200514714.md): Lamp · burned out · Mar 14, 2005 · N218SW · Emb EMB120ER · Emergency Lighting
  > EMERGENCY FLOOR LIGHTING INOP AT ROW 8A-2 WHITE LIGHTS, NUMEROUS RED LIGHTS, & MAIN CABIN DOOR FLOOR EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN. REPLACED LAMPS AS NECESSARY, OPERATIONAL CHECKS GOOD.
- [SDR SWIA200514369](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200514369.md): Apu · smoke · Jan 9, 2005 · N218SW · Emb EMB120ER · Airborne Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) System
  > ON INITIAL POWER UP AFTER STARTING APU AND TURNING ON PACKS BOTH PACK FAIL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED & LAV SMOKE ALARM SOUNDED. F/A NOTED SMOKE SMELL IN CABIN. COULD NOT DUPLICATE PAC FAIL. NO DISCREPANCIES IN AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM, GASPER FANS, APU BLEED, CROSS
- [SDR SWIA200414289](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200414289.md): Wire · broken · Dec 18, 2004 · N218SW · Emb EMB120ER · Light System Wiring
  > EMERGENCY LIGHT NEXT TO GALLEY, ONE LIGHT IN STRIP INOPERATIVE. REPAIR BROKEN WIRE AS REQUIRED. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR SWIA200414022](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200414022.md): Battery · inoperative · Oct 27, 2004 · N218SW · Emb EMB120ER · Smoke Detection
  > SMOKE DETECTOR SOUNDED INFLIGHT, F/A REPORTED NO INDICATION OF SMOKE IN LAV. INSPECTED DETECTOR AND INSTALLED SERVICEABLE BATTERY. FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF SMOKE/FIRE IN LAV OR SURROUNDING AREA.
- [SDR SWIA200413783](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200413783.md): Warning System · malfunctioned · Sep 3, 2004 · N218SW · Emb EMB120ER · Stall Warning System
  > STALL WARNING WILL NOT CLEAR ON MAP. REPLACED STALL WARN PANEL PER MM 27-34-08. OPERATIONAL CHECK OK. P/N: 120-34428-505.
- [SDR SWIA200413717](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200413717.md): Wire · broken · Aug 19, 2004 · N218SW · Emb EMB120ER · Light System Wiring
  > OVERHEAD BIN ROW 9 EXIT ROW LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REPLACED SPLICE IN GROUND WIRE AT EXIT LIGHT ASSY AT ROW 9. OPERATIONAL CHECK OK PER MM 33-50-00.
- [SDR SWIA200413546](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200413546.md): Bulb · burned out · Jul 2, 2004 · N218SW · Emb EMB120ER · Emergency Lighting
  > AFT OVERHEAD POD LIGHT INOP IN MAIN CABIN. REPLACED BULB IN AFT EMERGENCY LIGHT IN MAIN CABIN. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR SWIA200312490](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200312490.md): Window Frame · cracked · Sep 4, 2003 · N218SW · Emb EMB120ER · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > LEFT DV WINDOW AFT BRACKET CRACK FRAME 12/13 DAMAGE OUT OF LIMITS. DISCOVERED DURING C-CHECK. REPLACED BRACKET AT FRAME 12/13 CENTER OF LEFT DV WINDOW PER SRM 51-40-00.
- [SDR SWIA200312489](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200312489.md): Clip · cracked · Sep 4, 2003 · N218SW · Emb EMB120ER · Nacelle/Pylon, Plate/Skin
  > RIGHT NACELLE FLAP WELL, OUTBOARD SKIN SUPPORT CLIP IS CRACKED OUT OF LIMITS. DISCOVERED DURING C-CHECK INSPECTION. REPLACED SKIN SUPPORT CLIP OUTBOARD IN RIGHT NACELLE FLAP WELL PER SRM 51-40-02.
- [SDR SWIA200312488](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200312488.md): Frame · cracked · Sep 4, 2003 · N218SW · Emb EMB120ER · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > FRAME 13 ON LEFT SIDE FLOOR PROP DOUBLER IS CRACKED. DISCOVERED DURING C-CHECK INSPECTION. REPLACED LEFT FLOOR PROP SUPPORT CLIP AT FRAME 13 PER SRM 51-40-02.
- [SDR SWIA200312487](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200312487.md): Door Frame · cracked · Sep 4, 2003 · N218SW · Emb EMB120ER · Nacelle/Pylon, Frame/Spar/Rib
  > LEFT GEAR, FORWARD OUTBOARD DOOR NACELLE FRAME CHANNEL DENTED AND CRACKED BY DOOR TENSIONER. DISCOVERED DURING C-CHECK INSPECTION. REMOVED AND REPLACED LEFT GEAR, FORWARD OUTBOARD DOOR NACELLE FRAME CHANNEL BY DOOR TENSIONER WITH A SERVICEABLE UNIT IAW SRM 5
- [SDR SWIA200312264](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200312264.md): Support Bracket · cracked · Aug 11, 2003 · N218SW · Emb EMB120ER · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > LEFT OUTBOARD FLAP, INBOARD ROLLER SUPPORT BRACKET IS CRACKED. DISCOVERED DURING LINE INSPECTION, INSTALLED SERVICEABLE BRACKET AND OPERATED FLAPS. OPS CHECKS GOOD. P/N: 120-21940-001
- [SDR SWIA200312202](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200312202.md): Flap Track · cracked · Jul 14, 2003 · N218SW · Emb EMB120ER · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > RIGHT OUTBOARD FLAP, OUTBOARD FLAP TRACK ON WING, IS CRACKED AT BOTTOM AFT RADIUS. DISCOVERED DURING LINE INSPECTION. REMOVED AND REPLACED RIGHT OUTBOARD FLAP OUTBOARD AFT TRACK IAW EMB 120 MM 57-53-04. PN ON 120-33047-004.
- [SDR SWIA200211423](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWIA200211423.md): Landing Gear · malfunctioned · Nov 2, 2002 · N218SW · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > LT MAIN GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT UNTIL 5TH LANDING GEAR CYCLE. RETURNED TO PDX. SWING GEAR COULD NOT GET TO DUPLICATE. CHECKED GAP ON HOOK IAW 32-32-10 CHECK GOOD. ADJUSTED TARGET IAW MM 32-61-01 AND ADJUSTED GEAR DOOR SEQUENCE VALVE (INBOARD AND OUTBOARD)

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## 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 = 'N218SW' AND deregistration_id = 'N218SW-2010-06-18'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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