# Service difficulty reports: N243CA, cancelled Jan 7, 2008 A list on [N243CA, cancelled Jan 7, 2008](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N243CA-2008-01-07.md). Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Newest first. - [SDR COMA9910021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA9910021.md): Sign · broken · Jan 23, 1999 · N243CA · Emb EMB120RT · Emergency Lighting > EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN AT 5A IS BROKEN. REPLACED EXIT SIGN AT 5A. - [SDR COMA9810288](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA9810288.md): Wire · chafed · Dec 22, 1998 · N243CA · Emb EMB120RT · Engine Oil System Wiring > RIGHT ENGINE OIL PRESSURE FLUCTUATING BETWEEN O AND 60 PSI. REPAIRED CHAFED WIRING AT ENGINE NACELLE. - [SDR COMA9810250](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA9810250.md): Actuator · leaking · Nov 6, 1998 · N243CA · Emb EMB120RT · Trailing Edge Flap Actuator > BLUE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FAILED WHEN FLAPS SELECTED FOR LANDING. REPLACED THE LEFT HAND NACELLE FLAP ACTUATOR. - [SDR COMA9810170](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA9810170.md): Bulb · failed · Aug 4, 1998 · N243CA · Emb EMB120RT · Emergency Lighting > CEILING EMERGENCY LIGHT ROW 6 IS INOPERABLE. REPLACED LIGHT BULB. - [SDR COMA9810164](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA9810164.md): Fan · failed · Jul 26, 1998 · N243CA · Emb EMB120RT · Air Distribution Fan > SMOKE FILLED THE COCKPIT AND CABIN AFTER TAKEOFF, AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO THE GATE SAFELY. REPLACED OVERHEATED GASPER FAN. - [SDR COMA9810140](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA9810140.md): Sign · broken · Jun 21, 1998 · N243CA · Emb EMB120RT · Emergency Lighting > EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN AT 5A IS BROKEN. REPLACED EXIT SIGN. - [SDR COMA9810113](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA9810113.md): Battery · discharged · May 4, 1998 · N243CA · Emb EMB120RT · Emergency Lighting > CABIN EMERGENCY LIGHTS FAIL AFTER 15 SECONDS OF USE. REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHTS BATTERY. - [SDR COMA9710495](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA9710495.md): Hinge · broken · Dec 7, 1997 · N243CA · Emb EMB120RT · Trailing Edge Flaps > THE RT NACELLE FLAP OUTBD HINGE IS BROKEN. REPLACED THE RT NACELLE FLAP. - [SDR COMA9710411](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA9710411.md): Connector · loose · Sep 26, 1997 · N243CA · Emb EMB120RT · Landing Gear Position and Warning > LEFT HAND MLG RED DISAGREEMENT LIGHT ON WHEN GEAR RETRACTED. FOUND THE A-SYSTEM UPLOCK WIRING DISCONNECTED. SECURED CONNECTOR 1P1548W505. - [SDR COMA9710414](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA9710414.md): Stator · cracked · Sep 22, 1997 · N243CA · Emb EMB120RT · Brake > DURING TEARDOWN OF BRAKE ASSY P/N 2-1585, THE ACCESSORY SHOP FOUND THE NUMBER ONE STATOR CRACKED. OVERHAULED BRAKE. - [SDR COMA9710329](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA9710329.md): Lock Washer · bent · Jul 11, 1997 · N243CA · Emb EMB120RT · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck > DURING E-5 INSPECTION TASKS 721-012, 731-012, FOUND BOTH MAIN GEAR OUTBOARD TRUNNION BEARING RETAINING NUTS LOOSE (FINGER TIGHT). AFTER REMOVAL, FOUND EXTERNAL LOCKING TABS DISTORTED / BENT OUT OF PLACE, ALLOWING NUT TO LOOSEN. INSTALLED SERV LOCKING WASHER - [SDR COMA9710311](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA9710311.md): Bulb · failed · Jun 15, 1997 · N243CA · Emb EMB120RT · Landing Gear Position and Warning > RT MLG A SYSTEM GREEN DOWN LOCK INDICATION DID NOT WORK. REPLACED BULB. - [SDR COMA9710172](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA9710172.md): Fuel Control · out of adjust · Mar 14, 1997 · N243CA · Emb EMB120RT · Fuel Control/Turbine Engines > TORQUE AND NP FLUCTUATIONS + OR - 5 PERCENT RT ENGINE. SWITCHED THE ENGINE ELECTRONIC CONTROL TO MANUAL AND ENTERED IN DEFERRED MAINTENANCE LOG. - [SDR COMA9710164](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA9710164.md): Sensor · defective · Mar 3, 1997 · N243CA · Emb EMB120RT · Landing Gear Position and Warning > LANDING GEAR CONTROL HANDLE SAFETY LOCK DID NOT RELEASE AFTER TAKEOFF. REPLACED THE RIGHT HAND MLG WEIGHT ON WHEELS PROXIMITY SENSOR. - [SDR COMA9710072](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA9710072.md): Pitchlock Screw · damaged · Jan 22, 1997 · N243CA · Emb EMB120RT · Propeller Controlling System > PROPELLER ASSEMBLY REMOVED FOR INSPECTION. ACTUATOR PITCHLOCK SCREW WAS FOUND TO BE UNSERVICABLE WITH THE FEATHER STOP TAB BEING BENT APPROXIMATELY.125. PITCHLOCK SCREW WAS REPLACED WITH SERV SCREW AND UNSERV SCREW RETURNED TO MANUFACTURER. - [SDR COMA9710038](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA9710038.md): Press Regulator · inoperative · Jan 16, 1997 · N243CA · Emb EMB120RT · Airfoil Anti/De-ice System > INBOARD LEFT STABILIZER, RT STABILIZER AND INBOARD LEFT WING DEICE INOPERATIVE, LIGHTS COME ON, ON BOTH TIMES 1 AND 2. REPLACED RIGHT SIDE DE-ICE PRESS REGULATOR. - [SDR COMA9610331](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA9610331.md): Oil Press Trans · malfunctioned · Nov 14, 1996 · N243CA · Emb EMB120RT · Engine Oil Pressure > ON POWER UP FOR TAKE OFF RIGHT ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WENT UP TO THE RED, 70 PSI. ABORTED TAKEOFF. REPLACED OIL PRESSURE TRANSDUCER, OPS CHECK GOOD. - [SDR COMA9610278](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA9610278.md): Thermocpl Ring · broken · Sep 16, 1996 · N243CA · Emb EMB120RT · Engine EGT/TIT Indicating System > DURING CRUISE FLIGHT, THE LEFT ENGINE T6 INDICATED 675 DEGREES AND THE RIGHT ENGINE T6 INDICATED 548 DEGREES. REPLACED BROKEN T6 THERMOCOUPLE RING ON RT ENGINE. - [SDR COMA9610237](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA9610237.md): Hyd Syst · reqd service · Aug 3, 1996 · N243CA · Emb EMB120RT · Hydraulic System, Main > LEFT HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR LOW FLUID LEVEL WARNING ILLUMINATED, QUANTITY INDICATOR IN YELLOW ZONE. INSPECTED AIRCRAFT FOR POSSIBLE HYDRAULIC LEAKS AND FOUND NONE. SERVICED HYDRAULIC SYSTEM TO PROPER LEVEL AND ACFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. - [SDR COMA9610184](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA9610184.md): Actuator · damaged · Jun 18, 1996 · N243CA · Emb EMB120RT · Trailing Edge Flap Actuator > THE BLUE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM QUANTITY FELL TO ZERO DURING FLIGHT. THE RIGHT NACELLE FLAP ACTUATOR WAS THE CAUSE OF THE HYDRAULIC LEAK. TWO OF THE 4 NAS 1351-3H8P SCREWS THAT SECURE THE SOLENOID VALVE SHEARED ALLOWING THE ACTUATOR TO LEAK PROFUSELY. REPLACED AC - [SDR COMA9610051](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA9610051.md): Box Control · defective · Feb 2, 1996 · N243CA · Emb EMB120RT · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System > WHEN LANDING GEAR SELECTED VP, NO RETRACTION. CYCLED SELECTOR 3 TIMES BEFORE LANDING GEAR RETRACTED. REPLACED THE LANDING GEAR CONTROL BOX. - [SDR COMA9610105](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA9610105.md): Switch · out of adjust · Feb 1, 1996 · N243CA · Emb EMB120RT · Door Warning System > CARGO DOOR WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED DURING TAKEOFF ROLL. ADJUSTED CARGO DOOR MICRO SWITCH. - [SDR COMA9610035](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA9610035.md): Latch · broken · Jan 21, 1996 · N243CA · Emb EMB120RT · Landing Gear Door Retract Section > WHEN LANDING GEAR RETRACTED, LT MLG INTRANSIT INDICATION REMAINED ON. REPLACED BROKEN LATCH ASSY ON INBD GEAR DOOR. - [SDR COMA9512029](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA9512029.md): Prox Sensor · failed · Dec 18, 1995 · N243CA · Emb EMB120RT · Elevator Tab Control System > RECEIVED PITCH TRIM WARNING DURING TAKEOFF ROLL. REPLACED THE ELEVATOR TRIM TAB PROXIMITY SENSORS. - [SDR COMA9512024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COMA9512024.md): Connectors · wrong type · Dec 13, 1995 · N243CA · Emb EMB120RT · Elevator Tab Control System > DURING TAKEOFF ROLL, TAKEOFF TRIM WARNING SOUNDED. REPLACED HANDSHAKE TYPE WIRING CONNECTORS AT THE ELEVATOR TAB PROXIMITY SENSORS WITH THE CORRECT ENVIRONMENTAL TYPE SPLICES. - [SDR COM11918](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COM11918.md): Relay Box · defective · Jun 13, 1995 · N243CA · Emb EMB120RT · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System > STRONG VIBRATION FROM NLG AREA AFTER TAKEOFF. FOUND LANDING GEAR DOORS REMAINED OPEN AFTER GEAR RETRACTION. REPLACED LANDING GEAR RELAY BOX. - [SDR COM11775](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COM11775.md): Apu · failed · Feb 9, 1995 · N243CA · Emb EMB120RT · APU Core Engine > APU TEMP REACHED 680 DEG DURING START. RAMP PERSONNEL SAW FLAMES 3 MINUTES AFTER ABORT. REPLACED APU. - [SDR COM11753](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COM11753.md): Wow Sensor · malfunctioned · Jan 26, 1995 · N243CA · Emb EMB120RT · Landing Gear Position and Warning > LANDING GEAR CONTROL CANNOT BE SELECTED TO THE RETRACT POSITION. COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE DISCREPANCY. ALL THREE 'WEIGHT ON WHEELS' PROXIMITY SENSORS WERE REPLACED FOR TROUBLESHOOTING. - [SDR COM11740](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COM11740.md): Relay Box · defective · Jan 22, 1995 · N243CA · Emb EMB120RT · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System > LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT. CONTROL HANDLE COULD BE SELECTED UP. REPLACED THE LANDING GEAR RELAY BOX. - [SDR COM11735](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COM11735.md): Retract Mech · malfunctioned · Jan 20, 1995 · N243CA · Emb EMB120RT · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System > LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT. COULD NOT BE DUPLICATE. LANDING GEAR RETRACTION CHECKS NORMAL. ## 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 = 'N243CA' AND deregistration_id = 'N243CA-2008-01-07' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N243CA-2008-01-07/reports --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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