# Service difficulty reports: N280AS, cancelled Sep 2, 2009

A list on [N280AS, cancelled Sep 2, 2009](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N280AS-2009-09-02.md).

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

- [SDR GUUA05190801](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GUUA05190801.md): Relay · shorted · May 19, 2008 · N280AS · Emb EMB120ER · Electrical Power System Wiring
  > FLIGHT: 9148, UPON STARTING, RT ENGINE, AFTER SELECTING THE START SWITCH TO START, A LOUD SIZZLE CAME FROM THE FIRST OFFICERS SIDE PANEL, ALONG WITH A SMALL FLAME AND SMOKE. DETERMINED THAT AIRBORNE AUXILIARY POWER UNIT RELAY BOX AT FIRST OFFICERS SIDE PANEL
- [SDR GUUA05120801](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GUUA05120801.md): Light · inoperative · May 12, 2008 · N280AS · Emb EMB120ER · Emergency Lighting
  > DURING SCHEDULED ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, DISCOVERED LT AFT EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REPLACED LT AFT EMERGENCY LIGHT ASSY.
- [SDR GUUA04210802](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GUUA04210802.md): Proximity Sensor · inoperative · Apr 21, 2008 · N280AS · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > FLIGHT 9138, AFTER TAKEOFF, LANDING GEAR SELECTED UP RT MAIN GREEN (A) LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CONTINUED TO FLL. DURING APPROACH, LANDING GEAR DID NOT EXTEND IN NORMAL MODE, USED ELECTRICAL OVERRIDE. REPLACED RT MLG (A) DOWNLOCK PROXIMITY SENSOR.
- [SDR GUUA01070801](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GUUA01070801.md): Sign · missing · Jan 7, 2008 · N280AS · Emb EMB120ER · Emergency Lighting
  > FLIGHT: 1601 MIA/FLL ILLUMINATED EXIT SIGN MISSING BY SEAT 8F. INSTALLED NEW EXIT SIGN.
- [SDR GUUA06280701](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GUUA06280701.md): Bulb · broken · Jun 28, 2007 · N280AS · Emb EMB120ER · Emergency Lighting
  > AT SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE, DISCOVERED LT AFT EMERGENCY LIGHT BULB BROKEN OFF IN SOCKET. REPLACED LT AFT EMERGENCY LIGHT ASSEMBLY.
- [SDR GUUA06250702](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GUUA06250702.md): Wire Harness · damaged · Jun 25, 2007 · N280AS · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear System Wiring
  > FLIGHT 9231, DURING FLIGHT BOTH (B) LANDING GEAR LIGHTS FOR NOSE WHEEL ILLUMINATED. REMOVED INSPECTED AND REINSTALLED LANDING GEAR PROXIMITY HARNESS.
- [SDR GUUA06020702](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GUUA06020702.md): Unknown · odor · Jun 2, 2007 · N280AS · Emb EMB120ER · Air Distribution System
  > STRONG ODOR OF JET A WHEN APU FIRST STARTED. INSPECTED APU FOR LEAKS, NO LEAKS NOTED. INSPECTED BLEED CONNECTIONS, ALL ARE SECURE. OPS CHECK NORMAL. NO DEFECTS NOTED.
- [SDR GUUA05310701](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GUUA05310701.md): Unknown · odor · May 31, 2007 · N280AS · Emb EMB120ER · Air Distribution System
  > DURING APU START WITH BOTH ENGINES RUNNING A STRONG ODOR OF JET A ENTERS THE CABIN AND COCKPIT. THIS HAPPENS AT THE END OF THE START SEQUENCE AFTER THE GEN TURNS ON. CHECKED ENGINE AND APU, NO LEAKS NOTED. STARTED APU. OPS CHECK NORMAL.
- [SDR GUUA04070701](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GUUA04070701.md): Unknown · unknown · Apr 7, 2007 · N280AS · Emb EMB120ER · Aileron Control System
  > FLIGHT: 0253, DURING FINAL APPROACH FLIGHT CONTROLS WILL NOT PERMIT RT AILERON INPUT. INSPECTED LT AILERON CONTROL SURFACE REMOVED PANELS AND INSPECTED CABLES, PULLEYS, BEARING ATTACHMENTS ALSO INSPECTED AILERON CONTROL QUADRANTS UNDER THE FLOOR FOR LOOSE ITE
- [SDR GUUA11020603](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GUUA11020603.md): Battery Pack · inoperative · Nov 2, 2006 · N280AS · Emb EMB120ER · Emergency Lighting
  > FLIGHT:5202 FLL/FLL EMERGENCY LIGHTS LOWER LT SIDE INOPERATIVE. REPLACED MID BATTERY PACK OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMAL.
- [SDR GUUA11020602](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GUUA11020602.md): Battery Pack · inoperative · Nov 2, 2006 · N280AS · Emb EMB120ER · Emergency Lighting
  > FLIGHT:5202 FLL/FLL EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS INOPERATIVE LOWER RT SIDE. REPLACED AFT BATTERY PACK OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMAL.
- [SDR GUUA08250601](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GUUA08250601.md): Wire Harness · damaged · Aug 25, 2006 · N280AS · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear System Wiring
  > FLIGHT: 9307 FPO/FLL DURING FLIGHT LT MAIN GEAR GREEN (A) ANNUNCIATOR ILLUMINATED. UPON ARRIVAL AT FLL LANDING GEAR SELECTED DOWN RED (A) AND (B) ANNUNCIATORS ILLUMINATED EXCEPT LT MAIN GEAR GREEN (A) ANNUNCIATOR. PERFORMED ALTERNATE LANDING GEAR EXTENSION.
- [SDR GUUA07270601](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GUUA07270601.md): Actuator · out of adjust · Jul 27, 2006 · N280AS · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear Actuator
  > FLIGHT: 9143 FLL/GGT DURING APPROACH THE LT MAIN LANDING GEAR WOUILD NOT INDICATE DOWN AND LOCKED ELECTRICAL OVERIDE SWITCH GAVE A GREEN INDICATION. ADJUSTED THE LT MAIN LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMAL. TEST FLIGHT SATISFACTORY.
- [SDR GUUA07250601](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GUUA07250601.md): Spring · unknown · Jul 25, 2006 · N280AS · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > DURING APPROACH, LT MAIN LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT INDICATE DOWN AND LOCKED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO RECYCLE THE ELECTRICAL OVERRIDE SWITCH USED. REPLACED LT MAIN GEAR ACTUATOR SPRING LANDING GEAR OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD. TEST FLIGHT SATISFACTORY.
- [SDR GUUS07240601](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GUUS07240601.md): Proximity Sensor · out of adjust · Jul 24, 2006 · N280AS · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > FLIGHT:9230 FLL/NAS DURING APPROACH LT LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT SHOW DOWN AND LOCKED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS OF RECYCLING THE LANDING GEAR HANDLE. THE ELECTRICAL OVERRIDE FINALLY WORKED LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT, MAINTENANCE FERRY TO FLL. ADJUSTED THE LEFT GEAR
- [SDR GUUA06080601](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GUUA06080601.md): Wire Harness · failed · Jun 8, 2006 · N280AS · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear System Wiring
  > FLIGHT:9254 FLL/GHB AFTER TAKEOFF LEFT LANDING GEAR -B- LOOP LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED AFTER LANDING GEAR IS RETRACTED. REPLACED LEFT DOWNLOCK PROXIMITY HARNESS.
- [SDR GUUA03230601](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GUUA03230601.md): Hmu · shorted · Mar 23, 2006 · N280AS · Emb EMB120ER · Fuel Controlling System
  > FLIGHT: 9202 FLL/ELH, AFTER TAKEOFF LOST TORQUE ON THE RIGHT ENGINE TORQUE WENT FROM 70 PERCENT TO 0 PERCENT. RETURNED TO FLL LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. REPLACED RIGHT HYDO MECHANICAL UNIT.
- [SDR GUUA03220601](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GUUA03220601.md): Connector · dirty · Mar 22, 2006 · N280AS · Emb EMB120ER · Turbine Engine System Wiring
  > FLIGHT: 9126 FLL/NAS, AFTER TAKEOFF RIGHT ENGINE LOST TORQUE WENT FROM 80 PERCENT TO 20 PERCENT TORQUE. RETURNED TO FLL LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. CLEANED CONNECTORS AND CHARACTERIZATION PLUGS ON THE TORQUE SIGNAL CONDITION UNIT.
- [SDR GUUA03160601](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GUUA03160601.md): Arm · worn · Mar 16, 2006 · N280AS · Emb EMB120ER · Cabin Compressor System
  > FLIGHT: 9230 FLL/NAS, AFTER TAKEOFF LEFT AIRCONDITION PACK FAIL ILLUMINATED CREW NOTICED AN OILY SMELL FROM PACKS RETURNED TO FLL LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. REPLACED LEFT RAM AIR DOOR ARM.
- [SDR GUUA03150601](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GUUA03150601.md): Fan · inoperative · Mar 15, 2006 · N280AS · Emb EMB120ER · Air Distribution Fan
  > AFTER TAKEOFF FLIGHT ATTENDANT NOTIFIED CAPTAIN OF SMOKE IN THE CABIN. A MOMENT LATER HAZE AND A SMELL OF SMOKE CAME INTO THE COCKPIT. DECLARED AN EMERGENCY, RETURNED TO MIA. OXYGEN MASK WERE NOT DEPLOYED, LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. INSPECTED THE AIR DISTRIB
- [SDR GUUA03100601](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GUUA03100601.md): Hose · loose · Mar 10, 2006 · N280AS · Emb EMB120ER · Cabin Cooling System
  > AFTER TAKEOFF LEFT PACK FAILED, NOTICED A BAD ODOR. RESECURED LOOSE HOSE ON AIR CYCLE MACHINE.
- [SDR GUUA02230601](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GUUA02230601.md): Odor · detected · Feb 23, 2006 · N280AS · Emb EMB120ER · Cabin Cooling System
  > DURING DESCENT BURNED ODOR FROM AIR CONDITIONING CAUSED SMOKE ALARM IN TOILET TO SOUND. RAN LEFT AND RIGHT PACKS WITH ENGINES RUNNING, COULD NOT DUPLICATE.
- [SDR GUUA02080603](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GUUA02080603.md): Pressure Switch · leaking · Feb 8, 2006 · N280AS · Emb EMB120ER · Airborne Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) System
  > DURING CLIMB RIGHT AIR CONDITION PACK STUCK IN THE HEAT SETTING. CREW NOTICED OVERHEAT ODOR. RETURNED TO NAS. REPLACED APU OIL PRESSURE SWITCH.
- [SDR GUU2005F00046](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GUU2005F00046.md): Socket · inoperative · Aug 30, 2005 · N280AS · Emb EMB120ER · Emergency Lighting
  > ON POST FLIGHT, EMERGENCY FLOOR TRACK LIGHT AT TROW 9A WAS INOPERATIVE. REPOSITIONED BULB IN SOCKET. (K)
- [SDR GUU2005F00029](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GUU2005F00029.md): Engine · overserviced · Jul 4, 2005 · N280AS · Emb EMB120ER · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > AFTER TAKEOFF, MAIN HYDRAULIC PUMP PRESSURE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. NOTICED A SMELL AND SMOKE ENTERED THE COCKPIT AND CABIN. RETURNED AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. DETERMINED RT ENGINE TO BE OVERSERVICED. SERVICED TO PROPER LEVEL. OPERATIONAL CHECKS OF BOTH COO
- [SDR GUU2005F00027](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GUU2005F00027.md): Fuse · failed · Jun 9, 2005 · N280AS · Emb EMB120ER · Emergency Lighting
  > EMERGENCY FLOOR LIGHTING IN FRONT OF THE GALLEY, INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED EMERGENCY FLOOR LIGHT FUSE. (K)
- [SDR GUU2005F00025](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GUU2005F00025.md): Odor · detected · Jun 4, 2005 · N280AS · Emb EMB120ER · Air Distribution System
  > DURING FLIGHT, OIL SMELL ODOR WITH A FOG APPEARANCE IN COCKPIT WITH ENGINE BLEEDS ON. RETURNED TO DEPARTURE. INSPECTED AIRCRAFT, DO DISCREPANCIES FOUND. RAN ENGINE. OPERATIONAL CHECKS NORMAL. (K)
- [SDR ASOA03055](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA03055.md): Window Post · cracked · Feb 12, 2003 · N280AS · Emb EMB120RT · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > DURING A HANGAR CHECK IN TXK, THE LT DIRECT VISUAL WINDOW POST SKIN AT THE LOWER TRAILING EDGE WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED BEYOND LIMITS. MAINTENANCE REPAIRED THE CRACKED SKIN IAW ASA EO 120-53-0119A. (M)
- [SDR ASOA02440](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA02440.md): Seat · out of position · Aug 4, 2002 · N280AS · Emb EMB120RT · Passenger Compartment Equipment
  > DURING HANGAR INSPECTION IN MCN, THE EMERGENCY EXIT DOORS AT ROWS 5 AND 8 WERE INHIBITED FROM OPENING. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE EXIT AT ROW 5 WAS OPENING AGAINST THE SEAT BACK AT ROW 4A. MAINTENANCE REPOSITIONED THE SEAT FOR SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE OF THE EXIT DOO
- [SDR ASOA02139](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA02139.md): Bulb · burned out · Mar 6, 2002 · N280AS · Emb EMB120RT · Emergency Lighting
  > FLT 4903 - DURING GROUND INSPECTION IN DFW, THE CREW REPORTED THAT THE RED FLOOR EMERGENCY LIGHT NEAR THE AIRSTAIR DOOR WAS INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE BURNED OUT FLOOR EMERGENCY LIGHT BULB. OPERATIONAL CHECKS NORMAL. AIRCRAFT OK FOR S
- [SDR ASOA01239](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA01239.md): Stringer · corroded · Nov 11, 2001 · N280AS · Emb EMB120RT · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer
  > DURING C-CHECK INSPECTION IN BNA, CORROSION WAS DISCOVERED ON STRINGER 20 RIGHT BETWEEN FRAMES 14 AND 15. MAINTENANCE REMOVED CORROSION IAW CPM 51-14-00. THE DAMAGED SECTION OF THE STRINGER WAS REMOVED. A NEW SECTION OF STRINGER WAS CUT AND DRILLED IAW SRM
- [SDR ASOA01240](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA01240.md): Stringer · corroded · Nov 10, 2001 · N280AS · Emb EMB120RT · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer
  > DURING C-CHECK INSPECTION IN BNA, STRINGER 18 RIGHT WAS FOUND TO BE CORRODED BETWEEN FRAMES 14 AND 16. MAINTENANCE REMOVED CORROSION IAW CPM 51-14-00. THE DAMAGED SECTION OF THE STRINGER WAS REMOVED. A NEW SECTION OF STRINGER WAS CUT AND DRILLED IAW SRM 51-
- [SDR ASOA01233](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA01233.md): Skin · corroded · Nov 10, 2001 · N280AS · Emb EMB120RT · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > DURING C-CHECK INSPECTION IN BNA, THE LOWER FUSELAGE WAS FOUND CORRODED ON THE EXTERNAL SKIN BETWEEN FRAMES 7 AND 8 WHERE THE DME ANTENNA MOUNTS BETWEEN STRINGERS 21 LEFT AND 21 RIGHT. MAINTENANCE REMOVED CORROSION IAW CPM 51-14-00. A NEW INSIDE DOUBLER WAS
- [SDR ASOA01232](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA01232.md): Seat Track · corroded · Nov 10, 2001 · N280AS · Emb EMB120RT · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > DURING C-CHECK INSPECTION IN BNA, THE RIGHT FLOOR SEAT TRACK, CENTER SECTION, WAS FOUND CORRODED BETWEEN FRAMES 24 AND 32. MAINTENANCE REMOVED CORROSION FOUND TO BE OUT OF LIMITS IAW CPM 51-14-00. THE SEAT TRACK WAS REMOVED IAW SRM 51-40-02. A NEW SEAT TRAC
- [SDR ASOA01231](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA01231.md): Seat Track · corroded · Nov 10, 2001 · N280AS · Emb EMB120RT · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > DURING C-CHECK INSPECTION IN BNA, THE LEFT FLOOR SEAT TRACK, CENTER SECTION, WAS FOUND CORRODED BETWEEN FRAMES 22 AND 32. MAINTENANCE REMOVED THE SEAT TRACK IAW SRM 51-40-2. A NEW SEAT TRACK WAS LOCATED AND DRILLED IAW SRM 51-25-00 AND 51-40-6. AIRCRAFT WI
- [SDR ASOA01054](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA01054.md): Unknown · odor · May 13, 2001 · N280AS · Emb EMB120 · Air Distribution System
  > FLT 4327 - IN CRUISE FROM ATL TO EVV, CAPTAIN REPORTED SMELL OF BURNING MATCHES, TWICE AT 18,000 FT AND ONCE AFTER LEFT ENGINE WAS SECURED ON TAXI INTO EVV. EACH TIME THE SMELL LASTED BETWEEN 5-10 SECONDS AND LOCATION COULD NOT BE ISOLATED. MX PERFORMED VISU
- [SDR ASOA00039](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA00039.md): Stringer · corroded · Apr 26, 2000 · N280AS · Emb EMB120RT · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer
  > DURING INSPECTION, FOUND A STRINGER ON THE BELLY OF THE AIRCRAFT CORRODED. ATL MAINTENANCE REPLACED CORRODED STRINGER IAW EMB120 SRM 53-20-03. OPERATIONAL CHECKS WERE GOOD. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)
- [SDR 20000424SH005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000424SH005.md): Frame · cracked · Mar 20, 2000 · N280AS · Emb EMB120RT · Nacelle/Pylon, Main Frame
  > FLUORESCENT PENETRANT INSPECTION INDICATED CRACKS IN LT NACELLE FORWARD NR 1 FRAME. POSSIBLE CAUSE IS STILL UNDETERMINED. SUBMITTER SUSPECTED ENGINE TORQUE AND VIBRATION TO BE POSSIBLE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS. (X)
- [SDR 20000424SH004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000424SH004.md): Frame · cracked · Mar 20, 2000 · N280AS · Emb EMB120RT · Nacelle/Pylon, Main Frame
  > FLUORESCENT PENETRANT INSPECTION INDICATED CRACKS IN RT NACELLE FORWARD NR 1 FRAME. POSSIBLE CAUSE IS STILL UNDETERMINED. WOULD SUSPECT ENGINE TORQUE AND VIBRATION TO BE POSSIBLE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS. (X)
- [SDR ASOA99027](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASOA99027.md): Controller · defective · Feb 19, 1999 · N280AS · Emb EMB120RT · Cabin Pressure Controller
  > EN ROUTE ATL-FLO, AT 19,000 FEET, CABIN STARTED TO CLIMB AT 2,000 FPM. CREW PERFORMED DECOMPRESSION CHECKLIST AND DESCENDED TO 10,000 FEET. OXYGEN MASKS WERE NOT DEPLOYED AS CABIN NEVER EXCEEDED 10,500 FEET. FLIGHT CONTINUED TO FLO, PRESSURE WAS CONTROLLED IN

## 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 = 'N280AS' AND deregistration_id = 'N280AS-2009-09-02'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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