# Service difficulty reports: N2743E, cancelled May 13, 2003

A list on [N2743E, cancelled May 13, 2003](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2743E-2003-05-13.md).

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

- [SDR HEEA065158](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA065158.md): Fuel Pump · failed · Nov 15, 1999 · N2743E · Skrsky S76A · Engine Fuel Pump
  > NR 2 ENGINE SLOW TO START AFTER BEING SHUT DOWN FOR AN HOUR OR MORE.
- [SDR HEEA065153](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA065153.md): Damper · failed · Nov 15, 1999 · N2743E · Skrsky S76A · Main Rotor Head
  > NO DAMPENING.
- [SDR HEEA065095](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA065095.md): Fuel Pump · worn · Nov 11, 1999 · N2743E · Skrsky S76A · Engine Fuel Pump
  > FUEL PUMP HAD WORN INTERNAL SPLINES.
- [SDR HEEA063061](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA063061.md): Dc Control · failed · Aug 12, 1999 · N2743E · Skrsky S76A · DC Generating System
  > DC CONTROL COULD NOT RESET AFTER TEST.
- [SDR HEEA063047](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA063047.md): Indicator · inoperative · Aug 9, 1999 · N2743E · Skrsky S76A · Hydraulic Pressure Indicator
  > NR 2 NEEDLE INOPERATIVE ON HYDRAULIC PRESSURE INDICATOR.
- [SDR HEEA062413](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA062413.md): Beacon · inoperative · Jun 17, 1999 · N2743E · Skrsky S76A · Marker Beacon System
  > BEACON INOPERATIVE.
- [SDR HEEA062412](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA062412.md): Actuator · malfunctioned · Jun 17, 1999 · N2743E · Skrsky S76A · Autopilot Main Servo
  > ACTUATOR CHATTERS AND KICKS.
- [SDR HEEA062411](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA062411.md): Generator · malfunctioned · Jun 17, 1999 · N2743E · Skrsky S76A · AC Generator-Alternator
  > A.C. GENERATOR BEARING LIGHT CAME ON IN-FLIGHT. INSPECTED BY ACCESSORY OVERHAUL SHOP AND FOUND BEARINGS WERE ROUGH.
- [SDR HEEA061628](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA061628.md): Gyro · malfunctioned · Apr 6, 1999 · N2743E · Skrsky S76A · Attitude and Direction Data System
  > NR 2 PITCH KICKS IN-FLIGHT.
- [SDR HEEA0016789](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0016789.md): Relay · failed · Nov 12, 1998 · N2743E · Skrsky S76A · DC Generating System
  > RELAY INSTALLED ON AIRCRAFT. FOUND TERMINALS 12 AND 13 AND TERMINALS 22 AND 23 HAD NO CONTINUITY IN REST POSITION. WHEN POWER IS APPLIED TO X1 AND X2, THEY HAVE CONTINUITY. FUNCTIONAL CHECKED RELAY AS RECEIVED. CONFIRMED PROBLEM. RELAY WAS INADVERTENTLY W
- [SDR HEEA0016284](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0016284.md): Control Unit · failed · Oct 22, 1998 · N2743E · Skrsky S76A · DC Generating System
  > DC CONTROL - GROUND FAULT WOULD NOT TEST.
- [SDR HEEA0016282](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0016282.md): Control Unit · failed · Oct 22, 1998 · N2743E · Skrsky S76A · DC Generating System
  > DC CONTROL WOULD NOT TEST ON START-UP.
- [SDR HEEA0016253](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0016253.md): Oil Cooler · leaking · Oct 21, 1998 · N2743E · Skrsky S76A · Engine Oil Cooler
  > OIL COOLER LEAKING.
- [SDR HEEA0016250](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0016250.md): Pump · leaking · Oct 21, 1998 · N2743E · Skrsky S76A · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), Main
  > HYDRAULIC PUMP LEAKS FROM SEAL DRAIN.
- [SDR HEEA0016036](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0016036.md): Bearing · failed · Sep 11, 1998 · N2743E · Skrsky S76A · Turbine Section
  > BEARING FAILURE, FOUND METAL SHAVING ON SEALS AND ROUGH ROTATION. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE BEARINGS.
- [SDR HEEA0015948](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0015948.md): Potentiometer · malfunctioned · Sep 3, 1998 · N2743E · Skrsky S76A · Electrical Power System
  > CAUSED ACTUATOR TO BE INOPERATIVE. INSPECTED BY ACCESSORY OVERHAUL SHOP AND FOUND POTS CAUSED ACTUATOR TO TEST OUT OF LIMITS ON TEST POINTS 9(Q) 3 & 5 (MECHANICAL CENTER OUT OF LIMITS AFTER SETTING ELECTRICAL CENTER) AND STRIP CHART INDICATED BADAREAS IN NULL
- [SDR 98ZZZX3596](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3596.md): Detector Loop · failed · Aug 24, 1998 · N2743E · Skrsky S76A · Fire Detection
  > SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, NR 1 ENGINE FIRE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. PILOT DEPLOYED FIRE BOTTLE AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE FOUND DEFECTIVE FLAME DETECTOR. REF: S-76 IPC, CHAPTER 26-11-00, FIGURE 1, ITEM 21.
- [SDR HEEA0015584](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0015584.md): Amplifier · failed · Aug 14, 1998 · N2743E · Skrsky S76A · Engine Controls
  > NR 1 TORQUE INTERMITTENTLY STICKS WHEN PULLING POWER.
- [SDR HEEA0014668](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0014668.md): Tip Cap · broken · Jun 9, 1998 · N2743E · Skrsky S76A · Main Rotor Blades
  > MAIN ROTOR TIP CAP OUTER DOUBLER SEPARATED WITH FIBERGLASS BROKEN BETWEEN THE DOUBLER.
- [SDR HEEA0010191](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA0010191.md): Generator · failed · Jun 19, 1997 · N2743E · Skrsky S76A · AC Generator-Alternator
  > A/C GEN LIGHT CAME ON IN FLIGHT AND WOULD NOT RESET.
- [SDR HAIHEEA9729](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HAIHEEA9729.md): Generator · failed · Apr 30, 1997 · N2743E · Skrsky S76A · AC Generation System
  > A/C GENERATOR WOULD NOT COME ON LINE.
- [SDR HAIHEEA9581](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HAIHEEA9581.md): Gyro · precesses · Apr 24, 1997 · N2743E · Skrsky S76A · Attitude Gyro and Indicating System
  > PILOTS ADI PRECESSES.
- [SDR HAIHEEA9296](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HAIHEEA9296.md): Afcs Control · fail test · Apr 1, 1997 · N2743E · Skrsky S76A · Auto Flight System
  > AFCS CONTROL PANEL FAILED CONTINUITY TEST IN MAINT. MANUAL.
- [SDR HEEA979124](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA979124.md): Receiver · errors · Feb 19, 1997 · N2743E · Skrsky S76A · Localizer/VOR System
  > PROVIDING HAZARDOUSLY MISLEADING INFORMATION TO THE FLIGHT CREW IS A MAJOR FAILURE CONDITION FOR THE AIRCRAFT. SINGLE LATENT FAILURES OF CDI DEVIATION OUTPUT WIRES (OPEN) RESULT IN A NON-FLAGGED AND CENTERED DEVIATION BAR, INDICATING AN ON-COURSELOCALIZER OR
- [SDR HEEA979123](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA979123.md): Receiver · errors · Feb 19, 1997 · N2743E · Skrsky S76A · Localizer/VOR System
  > PROVIDING HAZARDOUSLY MISLEADING INFORMATION TO THE FLIGHT CREW IS A MAJOR FAILURE CONDITION FOR THE AIRCRAFT. SINGLE LATENT FAILURES OF CDI DEVIATION OUTPUT WIRES (SHORTED AND/OR OPEN) RESULT IN A NON-FLAGGED AND CENTERED DEVIATION BAR, INDICATINGAN ON-COURS
- [SDR HEEA968807](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA968807.md): Heat Exchanger · weld leaks · Dec 30, 1996 · N2743E · Skrsky S76A · Engine Fuel/Oil Cooler
  > HEAT EXCHANGER LEAKS AT WELD ALONG OUTER B-NUTLINE.
- [SDR HEEA968019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA968019.md): Generator · failed · Oct 3, 1996 · N2743E · Skrsky S76A · AC Generator-Alternator
  > A/C BEARING LIGHT CAME ON IN FLIGHT.
- [SDR HEEA967773](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA967773.md): Floor Panel · mis mfg · Sep 3, 1996 · N2743E · Skrsky S76A · Fuselage Floor Panel
  > NEW FLOOR DOES NOT HAVE PROPER JOGGLE ON INBOARD AND FORWARD EDGES OF PANEL AS NEEDED TO GO BELOW (-051) LARGE FLOOR.
- [SDR HEEA967772](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA967772.md): Floor Panel · mis repaired · Sep 3, 1996 · N2743E · Skrsky S76A · Fuselage Floor Panel
  > FLOOR PANEL WAS REPAIRED AND EXISTING INSERTS IN FLOOR PANEL WERE LEFT INSIDE OLD CORE MATERIAL AND NEW TOP SKINS WERE INSTALLED. THE OLD INSERTS INSIDE PANEL MAKE IT IMPOSSIBLE TO INSTALL NEW STYLE INSERTS THAT MUST GO THROUGH TOP ANDBOTTOM SKINS. SENT TO
- [SDR HEEA967771](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA967771.md): Floor Panel · mis repaired · Sep 3, 1996 · N2743E · Skrsky S76A · Fuselage Floor Panel
  > FLOOR PANEL WAS REPAIRED AND EXISTING INSERTS IN FLOOR PANEL WERE LEFT INSIDE OLD CORE MATERIAL AND NEW SKINS WERE INSTALLED. THE OLD INSERTS INSIDE THE PANEL MAKE IT IMPOSSIBLE TO INSTALL NEW STYLE INSERTS THAT MUST GO THROUGH TOP ANDBOTTOM SKINS. TIME SIN
- [SDR HEEA967734](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA967734.md): Tip Cap · defective · Aug 30, 1996 · N2743E · Skrsky S76A · Main Rotor Blades
  > TIP CAP HAS FIBERGLASS BROKEN BETWEEN INNER DOUBLER AND OUTER DOUBLER ON THE UPPER SURFACE.
- [SDR HEEA967660](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA967660.md): Tip Cap · tear · Aug 16, 1996 · N2743E · Skrsky S76A · Main Rotor Blades
  > INSPECTED BOTTOM SIDE ON M/R BLUE BLADE TIP CAP AND FOUND TEAR ON TIP CAP. SUSPECT AIR BUBBLE IN PAINT MATERIAL CAUSING TEAR. AIR BUBBLE IS NOTABLE.
- [SDR HEEA967015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA967015.md): Blade · eroded · Apr 17, 1996 · N2743E · Skrsky S76A · Tail Rotor Blades
  > PART IS ERODED. (EROSION THROUGH THE LEADING EDGE ABRASION STRIP ON PADDLE "B")
- [SDR HEEA967014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA967014.md): Blade · eroded · Apr 17, 1996 · N2743E · Skrsky S76A · Tail Rotor Blades
  > PART IS ERODED. (LEADING EDGE ABRASION STRIP HAS EROSION HOLE THROUGH THE STRIP.
- [SDR HEEA966357](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA966357.md): Blade · cracked · Jan 4, 1996 · N2743E · Skrsky S76A · Main Rotor Blades
  > PART IS CRACKED. SPAR CRACK AT THE TIP. THE CRACK STARTED FROM THE OUTER HOLE FOR THE "C" BLOCK BOLT. SCRAPPED M/R BLADE.
- [SDR HEEA956243](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA956243.md): Actuator · defective · Dec 13, 1995 · N2743E · Skrsky S76A · Autopilot System
  > AFCS ACTUATOR HAS BAD POTS AND EXCESSIVE SHAFT END PLAY.
- [SDR HEEA955855](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA955855.md): Module · defective · Oct 5, 1995 · N2743E · Skrsky S76A · Main Rotor Brake
  > DURING OPS CHECK, NOTED ROTOR BRAKE MOTOR SOUNDED WEAK BUT SEEMED TO OPERATE NORMALLY. TWO DAYS LATER AIRCRAFT WAS FLOWN FOR FIRST TIME AND PILOT'S REPORTED ROTOR BRAKE DOES NOT WORK. REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE ROTOR BRAKE MODULE.
- [SDR HEEA955853](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA955853.md): Control Unit · defective · Oct 5, 1995 · N2743E · Skrsky S76A · VHF Communications System
  > CONTROL UNIT VOLUME CONTROL WORKS EITHER FULL VOLUME OR OFF. NO CONTROLLING VOLUME. REPLACED R1/S5 VOLUME SWITCH. REPAIRED. FOUND THUMBWHEEL TO INTERMITTENTLY DIAL WRONG FREQUENCIES. REPLACED S1 THUMBWHEEL. REPAIRED.
- [SDR HEEA955370](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA955370.md): Loran · defective · Jul 20, 1995 · N2743E · Skrsky S76A · Long-Range Navigation (LORAN) System
  > LIGHTS WILL NOT DIM. SENT TO ARNAV SYSTEMS FOR INSPECTION AND REPAIR.
- [SDR HEEA955118](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA955118.md): Nozzle · defective · Jun 2, 1995 · N2743E · Skrsky S76A · Turbine Section
  > RECEIVING INSPECTION OF NEW, NEVER INSTALLED 2ND STAGE NOZZLE INDICATES.009" RUNOUT IN BOTH TIP PATHS, DIAPHRAGM OFF CENTER. NOTE: DAMAGE TO KEYS AND TANGS BY ADJUSTMENT PRIOR TO RECEIPT BY PHI. INSTALLED NEW 2ND STAGE NOZZLE.
- [SDR HEEA954446](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA954446.md): Transceiver · inoperative · Mar 1, 1995 · N2743E · Skrsky S76A · VHF Communications System
  > WOULD NOT RECEIVE.
- [SDR HEEA954335](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HEEA954335.md): Transceiver · malfunction · Feb 10, 1995 · N2743E · Skrsky S76A · Weather Radar System
  > UNIT SHUTS DOWN DURING WARM UP PERIOD.

## 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 = 'N2743E' AND deregistration_id = 'N2743E-2003-05-13'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2743E-2003-05-13/reports

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