# Service difficulty reports: N280AE, cancelled Mar 13, 2018

A list on [N280AE, cancelled Mar 13, 2018](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N280AE-2018-03-13.md).

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

- [SDR SIMA200228202](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA200228202.md): Indicator · malfunctioned · Oct 7, 2002 · N280AE · Saab 340B · Integrated Flight System
  > CREW REPORTED TO OPERATIONS THAT THEY SMELLED A STRONG ELECTRICAL SMOKE SMELL WITH THE AVIONICS FAN ON. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE STANDBY ADI IAW MM. OPERATIONAL CHECK WAS GOOD AND AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR SIMA200208101](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA200208101.md): Battery · discharged · Mar 22, 2002 · N280AE · Saab 340B · Emergency Lighting
  > SAN - FLT 3360 - CREW REPORTED THAT ALL EMERGENCY LIGHTS WOULD NOT TEST. CONTRACT MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AIRCRAFT WHICH WAS THEN FERRIED TO SFP FOR REPAIR. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED ALL EMERGENCY LIGHT POWER SUPPLY UNITS (S/N 17381, 18335, 17649, 19522
- [SDR SIMA200113111](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA200113111.md): Bushing · corroded · May 10, 2001 · N280AE · Saab 340B · Wing Structure
  > SBP - DURING MBV MAINTENANCE, FOUND THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR INBOARD CONNECTING LINK AFT BUSHING IS CORRODED. REMOVED AND REPLACED BUSHING IAW SAAB AMM 57-40-05. (M)
- [SDR SIMA200113112](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA200113112.md): Bushing · corroded · May 10, 2001 · N280AE · Saab 340B · Wing Structure
  > SBP - DURING MBV MAINTENANCE, FOUND THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR OUTBOARD CONNECTING LINK AFT BUSHING IS CORRODED. REMOVED AND REPLACED BUSHING IAW SAAB AMM 57-40-05. (M)
- [SDR SIMA200113113](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA200113113.md): Link · corroded · May 10, 2001 · N280AE · Saab 340B · Wing, Landing Gear Attach Fittings
  > SBP - DURING MBV MAINTENANCE, FOUND THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR OUTBOARD CONNECTING LINK AFT HOLE FOR ATTACH FITTING IS CORRODED. REMOVED AND REPLACED CONNECTING LINK ASSEMBLY IAW SAAB AMM 57-40-05. (M)
- [SDR SIMA200113114](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA200113114.md): Link · corroded · May 10, 2001 · N280AE · Saab 340B · Wing, Landing Gear Attach Fittings
  > SBP - DURING MBV MAINTENANCE, FOUND THE RIGHT MLG INBOARD CONNECTING LINK AFT HOLE FOR ATTACH FITTING IS CORRODED. REMOVED AND REPLACED CONNECTING LINK ASSEMBLY IAW SAAB AMM 57-40-05. (M)
- [SDR SIMA200113110](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA200113110.md): Seat · corroded · May 10, 2001 · N280AE · Saab 340B · Passenger Compartment Equipment
  > SBP - DURING MBV INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE FOUND THE PASSENGER SEAT 5A REAR TUBE IS CORRODED. REMOVED AND REPLACED SEAT ASSEMBLY IAW SAAB AMM 25-20-00. (M)
- [SDR SIMA20011319](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA20011319.md): Angle · corroded · May 10, 2001 · N280AE · Saab 340B · Fuselage Structure (General)
  > SBP - DURING MBV INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE FOUND THE LEFT AFT FLOOR PANEL SUPPORT ANGLE IS CORRODED. REMOVED AND REPLACED SUPPORT ANGLE IAW SAAB SRM 51-40-21. (M)
- [SDR 2001F00052](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001F00052.md): Angle · corroded · May 10, 2001 · N280AE · Saab 340B · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > SBP - DURING MBV INSPECTION, FOUND THE INTERCOSTAL AND REINFORCEMENT ANGLE UNDER FORWARD EDGE OF LEFT GALLEY HAS CORRODED AREAS. REMOVED AND REPLACED INTERCOSTAL AND ANGLE IAW SAAB SRM 51-40-21. REF SIMA20011318. (M)
- [SDR SIMA20011318](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA20011318.md): Intercostal · corroded · May 10, 2001 · N280AE · Saab 340B · Fuselage Structure (General)
  > SBP - DURING MBV INSPECTION, FUOND THE INTERCOSTAL AND REINFORCEMENT ANGLE UNDER FORWARD EDGE OF LEFT GALLEY HAS CORRODED AREAS. REMOVED AND REPLACED INTERCOSTAL AND ANGLE IAW SAAB SRM 51-40-21. (M)
- [SDR SIMA20011317](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA20011317.md): Web · corroded · May 10, 2001 · N280AE · Saab 340B · Fuselage Structure (General)
  > SBP - DURING MBV INSPECTION, FOUND FLOOR WEB AT FS 258 BETWEEN BL 18.3 AND BL 11.0 HAS SEVERE CORROSION. REMOVED AND REPLACED FLOOR WEB IAW SAAB SRM 51-40-21. (M)
- [SDR SIMA20011316](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA20011316.md): Track · corroded · May 10, 2001 · N280AE · Saab 340B · Fuselage Structure (General)
  > SBP - DURING MBV INSPECTION, FOUND LAVATORY TRACK HAS SEVERAL CORRODED AREAS. REMOVED AND REPLACED TRACK IAW SAAB AMM 20-10-00. (M)
- [SDR SIMA20011315](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA20011315.md): Track · corroded · May 10, 2001 · N280AE · Saab 340B · Fuselage Structure (General)
  > SBP - DURING MBV INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE FOUND AIRSTAIR TRACK HAS AREAS OF CORROSION. REMOVED AND REPLACED AIRSTAIR TRACK IAW SAAB SRM 51-40-21 AND 51-24-50. (M)
- [SDR SIMA20011314](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA20011314.md): Web · corroded · May 10, 2001 · N280AE · Saab 340B · Fuselage Structure (General)
  > SBP - DURING MBV INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE FOUND THE WEB REINFORCEMENT BETWEEN FS 288 AND FS 294 HAS LARGE AREA OF CORROSION ON LEFT SIDE. REMOVED AND REPLACED WEB IAW SAAB SRM 51-40-21. (M)
- [SDR SIMA20011313](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA20011313.md): Trunnion · corroded · May 10, 2001 · N280AE · Saab 340B · Landing Gear System
  > SBP - DURING MBV MAINTENANCE, FOUND THE NOSE LANDING GEAR DRAG BRACE RIGHT TRUNNION PIN CORRODED. REMOVED AND REPLACED NOSE LANDING GEAR DRAG BRACE IAW SAAB AMM 32-21. (M)
- [SDR SIMA20011312](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA20011312.md): Drag Brace · corroded · May 10, 2001 · N280AE · Saab 340B · Landing Gear System
  > SBP - DURING MBV INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE FOUND THE NOSE LANDING GEAR RIGHT TRUNNION BUSHING CORRODED. REMOVED AND REPLACED DRAG BRACE IAW SAAB AMM 32-21. (M)
- [SDR SIMA0274](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA0274.md): Timer · inoperative · Jan 27, 2001 · N280AE · Saab 340B · Airfoil Anti/De-ice System
  > DFW - FLT 3841 - EN ROUTE TO AMA, CREW REPORTED THE DE-ICE TIMER LIGHT CAME ON DURING OPERATION. FOLLOWED CHECKLIST AND COULD NOT INFLATE RIGHT WING BOOT MANUALLY OR IN AUTO. AIRCRAFT WAS LANDED SAFELY IN DFW. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED DE-ICE TIMER I
- [SDR SIMA200100802](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA200100802.md): Tube · leaking · Jan 8, 2001 · N280AE · Saab 340B · Hydraulic System, Main
  > DFW - FLT 3787 - LOSS OF HYDRAULIC QUANTITY AND MAIN ACCUMULATOR PRESSURE FOLLOWED BY LOSS OF OUTBOARD AND INBOARD BRAKE PRESSURE AFTER LANDING. REMOVED AND REPLACED HYDRAULIC LINE FROM DOWNLOCK TO SWIVEL ON RT SIDE IAW AMM (LANDING GEAR EXPLOSIVE WERE REMOVE
- [SDR SIMA2762](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA2762.md): Control Valve · inoperative · Oct 2, 2000 · N280AE · Saab 340B · Hydraulic System, Main
  > DFW - FLT 3697 - AFTER TAKEOFF, LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED LANDING GEAR CONTROL VALVE IAW SAAB MM. OPERATIONAL AND LEAK CHECK SATISFACTORY. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (X)
- [SDR 20001115SH013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001115SH013.md): Accumulator · internal leak · Sep 22, 2000 · N280AE · Saab 340B · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > ACT - FLT 3904 - AFTER TAKEOFF, CREW SELECTED GEAR UP. GEAR DID NOT COME UP. PUT ON MEL. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE INBOARD AND OUTBOARD BRAKE ACCUMULATORS, SERVICED THE MAIN SYSTEM ACCUMULATOR IAW SAAB MM. LEAK CHECKED AND RETRACTION CHECKED GO
- [SDR SIMA2663](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA2663.md): Accumulator · leaking · Sep 22, 2000 · N280AE · Saab 340B · Hydraulic Power Accumulator, Main
  > ACT - FLT 3904 - AFTER TAKEOFF, CREW SELECTED GEAR UP. GEAR DID NOT COME UP. PUT ON MEL. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE INBOARD AND OUTBOARD BRAKE ACCUMULATORS, SERVICED THE MAIN SYSTEM ACCUMULATOR IAW SAAB MM. LEAK CHECKED AND RETRACTION CHECKED GO
- [SDR SIMA2622](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA2622.md): Bulb · inoperative · Sep 18, 2000 · N280AE · Saab 340B · Emergency Lighting
  > DFW - FLT 3788 - EMERGENCY LIGHT AT SEAT 3BC INOPERATIVE. PUT ON MEL. MAINTENANCE REPLACED BULB. OPERATIONAL CHECK WAS GOOD AND AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)
- [SDR SIMA2133](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA2133.md): Bulb · inoperative · Jul 31, 2000 · N280AE · Saab 340B · Emergency Lighting
  > SAN - FLT 3019 - EMERGENCY FLOOR PROXIMITY LIGHT AT SEAT 7BC INOPERATIVE, PUT ON MEL. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED LIGHT BULB AT SEAT 7BC IAW SAAB MM 33-50. OPERATIONAL CHECK WAS GOOD AND AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)
- [SDR SIMA0791](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA0791.md): Bulb · inoperative · Mar 19, 2000 · N280AE · Saab 340B · Emergency Lighting
  > DFW - FLT 3748 - FOUND EMERGENCY FLOOR LIGHTING AT 10B INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED BULB. OPS CHECK GOOD. (M)
- [SDR SIMA0381](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA0381.md): Bulb · inoperative · Feb 7, 2000 · N280AE · Saab 340B · Emergency Lighting
  > DFW - FLT 3384 - SEVERAL PAX OVERHEAD EMERGENCY LIGHTS OUT. REMOVED AND REPLACED BULB AT 4A. OPS CHECK GOOD. (M)
- [SDR SIMA993003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA993003.md): Hose · failed · Oct 27, 1999 · N280AE · Saab 340B · Hydraulic System, Main
  > LBB - FLT 3492 - LARGE HYDRAULIC LEAK IN NOSE WHEEL WELL. HAPPENED AFTER TAKEOFF. LANDED WITH NO INCIDENT. REMOVED AND REPLACED FAILED NOSE LANDING GEAR DOWN-LINE, RESERVICED SYSTEM, LEAK AND OPERATIONAL CHECK WAS NORMAL. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)
- [SDR SIMA982851](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA982851.md): Bulb · failed · Oct 12, 1998 · N280AE · Saab 340B · Emergency Lighting
  > DFW - FLT 5166 - FOUND EMERGENCY LIGHT AT SEAT 8A DOES NOT ILLUMINATE. REMOVED AND REPLACED BULB. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD. (M)
- [SDR SIMA982352](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA982352.md): Bulb · failed · Aug 23, 1998 · N280AE · Saab 340B · Emergency Lighting
  > DFW - FLT 3148 - EMERGENCY LIGHT AT SEAT 8A DOES NOT ILLUMINATE. REMOVED AND REPLACED BULB. (M)
- [SDR WWMA9800066](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WWMA9800066.md): Battery Pack · discharged · Mar 27, 1998 · N280AE · Saab 340B · Emergency Lighting
  > DURING PREFLIGHT, EMERGENCY FLOOR LIGHTS AT ROWS 6, 7, 8 AND OVERHEAD LIGHTS AT ROWS 8 AND 10 FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. REPLACED EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY 22LN.
- [SDR WWMA9800058](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WWMA9800058.md): Switch · defective · Mar 19, 1998 · N280AE · Saab 340B · Elevator Control System
  > FIRST OFFICERS YOKE STARTED SMOKING FROM THE VERTICAL SYNC SWITCH. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE FIRST OFFICERS VERTICAL SWITCH.
- [SDR WWMA9800029](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WWMA9800029.md): Light · illuminated · Feb 16, 1998 · N280AE · Saab 340B · Emergency Lighting
  > DURING TAXI, THE EMERGENCY CALL LIGHT CAME ON AND WOULD NOT GO OUT. AIRCRAFT REURNED TO THE GATE, MAINTENANCE RESET THE PANEL AND PERFORMED OPERATIONAL CHECKS.
- [SDR WWMA9800023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WWMA9800023.md): Battery Pack · discharged · Feb 8, 1998 · N280AE · Saab 340B · Emergency Lighting
  > OVERHEAD EMERGENCY LIGHTS AT 14A, 12C AND FLOOR EMERGENCY LIGHTS IN THE REAR OF THE AIRCRAFT FAIL TO ILLUMINATE DURING TEST. REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHT POWER PACK 24LN.
- [SDR WWMA9700124](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WWMA9700124.md): Battery Pack · discharged · Aug 12, 1997 · N280AE · Saab 340B · Emergency Lighting
  > SIX FLOOR EMERGENCY LIGHTS AT ROWS 8, 10, 11 AND EXIT LIGHTS AT 8A TON 9A FAIL TO ILLUMINATE. REPLACED EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY 23LN.
- [SDR WWMA9700002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WWMA9700002.md): Smoke Detector · defective · Jan 5, 1997 · N280AE · Saab 340B · Smoke Detection
  > AVIONICS SMOKE LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED. REPLACED THE AVIONICS SMOKE DETECTOR.
- [SDR WWMA9500105](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WWMA9500105.md): Pump · defective · Dec 11, 1996 · N280AE · Saab 340B · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > LEFT ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE EXCEEDED 122 DEGREES CELSIUS AND THE OIL PRESSURE DROPPED TO 35 PSI. MAINTENANCE FOUND EXCESSIVE OIL IN THE TAILPIPE, REPLACED LEFT ENGINE OIL SCAVENGE PUMP, OIL PRESSURE TRANDUCER AND OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR. PERFORMED GROUND RUNS
- [SDR WWMA9600103](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WWMA9600103.md): Controller · defective · Dec 6, 1996 · N280AE · Saab 340B · Cabin Pressure Controller
  > CABIN PRESSURIZATION FAILED AT FLIGHT LEVEL 180. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE CABIN PRESSURE CONTROLLER.
- [SDR WWMA9600083](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WWMA9600083.md): Brake Syst · reqd service · Oct 7, 1996 · N280AE · Saab 340B · Landing Gear Brake System
  > PILOT REPORTED, THE AIRCRAFT BRAKES WERE NOT HOLDING. MAINTENANCE BLED THE BRAKES IAW SAAB AMM 32-40, OPERATIONAL CHECKS WERE GOOD.
- [SDR 96ZZZM1371](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZM1371.md): Smoke Detector · failed · Aug 12, 1996 · N280AE · Saab 340B · Smoke Detection
  > FLT NR 4931 - CMH - CREW REPORTS, AFT CARGO SMOKE CWP CAPTION ILLUMINATED. CREW SHOT AFT FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM. DECLARED EMERGENCY, CFR ARRIVED AND FOUND NO SMOKE OR FIRE INDICATIONS. LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. REMOVED AND REPLACED AFT SMOKE DETE
- [SDR 96ZZZM1370](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZM1370.md): Weu · failed · Aug 12, 1996 · N280AE · Saab 340B · Smoke Detection
  > FLT 4935 - JFK - CREW REPORTS, AFT CARGO SMOKE CWP CAPTION ILLUMINATED, THEN WENT OUT AND CAME BACK ON. CREW FIRE ONE EXTINGUISHER AND RTG. DECLARED EMERGENCY, CFR FOUND NO SMOKE OR FIRE INDICATIONS. LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. REMOVED AND REPLACED WA
- [SDR 96ZZZM1167](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZM1167.md): Mount Bracket · fractured · May 31, 1996 · N280AE · Saab 340B · Engine Mount Section
  > ALB - DURING SCHEDULED REMOVAL FOR HIGHTIME, RIGHT ENGINE BOTTOM PGB MOUNT WAS FOUND TO BE FAILED. FAILURE OCCURRED DUE TO A FRACTURE OF BONDED CANNISTER SUPPORT FITTING AT ATTACHMENT POINT TO ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET. REF CMM 71-20-20 PG 1012, ITEM 50.
- [SDR 96ZZZM1168](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZM1168.md): Control Vlv · malfunctioned · May 11, 1996 · N280AE · Saab 340B · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > FLT 4966 - JFK - GEAR UNSAFE WARNING WHEN GEAR SELECTED DOWN FOR LANDING. ALL THREE GREEN LIGHT EXTINGUISHED. CFR EQP WAS CALLED OUT. CYCLED GEAR HANDLE SEVERAL TIMES, AND FINALLY DID ACHIEVE SAFE INDICATIONS. SAFE LANDING IN JFK. INSPECTED GEAR AND FOUND

## 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 = 'N280AE' AND deregistration_id = 'N280AE-2018-03-13'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N280AE-2018-03-13/reports

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