# Service difficulty reports: N438MA, cancelled Oct 22, 2012

A list on [N438MA, cancelled Oct 22, 2012](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N438MA-2012-10-22.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 2 · 57 reports

- [SDR YLX2011F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/YLX2011F00000.md): Cowling · departed · Jan 6, 2011 · N438MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Engine Cowling System
  > AFTER TAKEOFF, ACFT LEVELED OUT AT APPROX 1800 FT, THE RT ENG UPPER COWLING DEPARTED THE ACFT DUE TO UNKNOWN CAUSE. LOWER COWLING REMAINED IN PLACE.
- [SDR 2011F00013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011F00013.md): Cowling · departed · Jan 6, 2011 · N438MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Engine Cowling System
  > UPON REACHING 1800 FT ALTITUDE THE RT ENGINE UPPER COWL DEPARTED THE ACFT, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE L/E OF THE RT WING AND UPPER WING SKIN. IN ADDITION THE UPPER INBD COWL ATTACH POINT WAS DAMAGED AS WELL THE LOWER ENGINE COWL SUSTAINED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE.
- [SDR YLXA201072101](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/YLXA201072101.md): Hydraulic Line · chafed · Jun 2, 2010 · N438MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Hydraulic System, Main
  > FOLLOWING DEPARTURE FROM TREASURE CAY BAHAMAS, THE CREW NOTED A HYDRAULIC SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT. THE CREW CONTINUED THE FLIGHT TO ITS DESTINATION, FORT LAUDERDALE, WITHOUT INCIDENT. ATC WAS ADVISED AND AN EMERGENCY DECLARED. AS A PRECAUTION, THE EMERGENCY GE
- [SDR 2006FA0000673](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000673.md): Bearing · corroded · Mar 16, 2006 · N438MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Turbine Engine Accessory Drive
  > DUE TO CHIP LIGHT ILLUMINATION. TEST RUN COMPLETED. TORQUE SYS CALIBRATION AND ALL REQUIRED FUNCTIONAL/LEAK CHECKS CARRIED OUT. NEW TORQUE DATA ISSUED. NTS TRIF CK REQUIRED PRIOR TO RETURN TO SERVICE. PERFORMED SOAP SAMPLE WITHIN 10-25 OPERATING HRS. FAILU
- [SDR LNX2005F00002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LNX2005F00002.md): Line · loose · Nov 15, 2005 · N438MA · Frchld 22C7A · Engine Fuel Distribution
  > DURING INTIAL DEPARTURE CLIMB THE CREW OBSERVED A FIRE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION ON THE LT ENGINE FIRE WARNING PANEL. EMERGENCY CHECKLIST COMPLETED TO INCLUDE ENGINE SHUTDOWN. RETURNED TO CAP HAITIAN. FOUND THE P3 FUEL CONTROL SENSING LINE LOOSE. TIGHTENE
- [SDR LNX2006F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LNX2006F00000.md): Impeller · cracked · Nov 8, 2005 · N438MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Turbine Engine Compressor Section
  > RT ENGINE WAS UNABLE TO REACH TAKEOFF TARGET TORQUE. ENGINE WAS REMOVED AS A PRECAUTION AND SENT FOR TEARDOWN. ENGINEERING HAS DETERMINED CAUSE TO BE A CRACKED SECOND STAGE IMPELLER RESULTING FROM CYCLIC FATIGUE. THIS IS A FOLLOW UP REPORT AND IS NOW CLOSED
- [SDR LNX2005F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LNX2005F00001.md): Engine · unknown · Nov 8, 2005 · N438MA · Frchld SA227CC · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > AIRCRAFT WAS ON TAKEOFF ROLL FOR DEPARTURE. THE CREW WAS UNABLE TO ACHIEVE TARGET TORQUE ON THE RT ENGINE AND ABORTED THE ROLL. CAUSE OF LOW TORQUE COULD NOT BE ISOLATED TO AN EXTERNAL CAUSE AND THE ENGINE WAS REMOVED AND SENT TO THE VENDOR FOR EVALUATION.
- [SDR LNX2006F000AA](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LNX2006F000AA.md): Unknown · unknown · May 16, 2005 · N438MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Standard Practices/Structures
  > DURING ENROUTE CRUISE FLIGHT, THE LT ENGINE CHIP DETECTOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CREW MONITORED AND FOUND NO ADDITIONAL DISCREPANCY. THE FLIGHT CONTINUED TO ITS DESTINATION WITHOUT INCIDENT. UPON INVESTIGATION. THE MAINTENANCE CREW FOUND METAL PARTICLES IN
- [SDR LNX2004F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LNX2004F00000.md): Display · failed · Sep 19, 2004 · N438MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Weather Radar System
  > DURING ENROUTE CRUISE FLIGHT, THE CREW NOTE SMOKE FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE RADAR CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPPED. THE FLIGHT DIVERTED WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE RADAR INDICATOR WAS SUBSEQUENTLY REMOVED FOR REPAIR, REINSTALLED AND RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR 99ZZZM36](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZM36.md): Bypass Valve · inoperative · Dec 30, 1998 · N438MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Fuel Controlling System
  > DURING TAKEOFF FROM POS, THE RIGHT ENGINE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF TORQUE AND THE TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED. A STATIC RUN UP WAS COMPLIED WITH FOR BOTH ENGINES AND WAS SATISFACTORY. THE CAPTAIN ATTEMPTED A SECOND TAKEOFF, THE LOSS OF TORQUE WAS EXPERIENCED AGAIN AND
- [SDR 98ZZZM812](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZM812.md): Hook · inoperative · Oct 5, 1998 · N438MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > AFTER TAKEOFF FROM OPF, THE NOSE GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT AND WAS BANGING AGAINST THE STOPS. THE CREW RECYCLED THE GEAR A FEW TIMES AND THE NOSE GEAR STILL WOULD NOT RETRACT. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO OPF WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLA
- [SDR MALA975300](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA975300.md): Frame · cracked · Jan 25, 1997 · N438MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > DURING BLOCK INSPECTION IN MSP, FOUND A.175 INCH CRACK IN THE LEFT LOWER BELT FRAME RELIEF RADIUS AT FS 227 (P/N 27-22093). COMPLETED REPAIR BY FABRICATING AND INSTALLING A REPAIR DOUBLER IAW AEROTECH DESIGNS EA01-96136 DATED 12/29/96. (M)
- [SDR MALA975298](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA975298.md): Frame · misdrilled · Jan 24, 1997 · N438MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > DURING BLOCK INSPECTION IN MSP, FOUND HOLES DRILLED INTO FLANGE RADIUS OF BELT FRAME AT FS 98.56 (3 HOLES WITH A MAX DIAMETER OF.125, 2 IN FRONT OF PILOT'S SEAT AND ONE IN FRONT OF CO-PILOTS SEAT). COMPLETED REPAIR BY FABRICATING AND INSTALLING A.050 DOUBLE
- [SDR MALA975278](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA975278.md): Switch · dirty · Jan 12, 1997 · N438MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > FLT 3230 - MSP - DURING LANDING, NOSE GEAR GREEN DOWN LIGHT FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. RED INTRANSIT ILLUMINATED DURING BOTH RETRACTION AND EXTENSION. MAINTENANCE CLEANED AND LUBED SWITCH. MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL PERFORMED GEAR SWING. OPS CHECKED GOOD. (M)
- [SDR MALA965223](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA965223.md): Uplimit Switch · out of adjust · Nov 28, 1996 · N438MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > FLT 3491 - ON CLIMB-OUT FROM MSP, THE NOSE GEAR CYCLED IN FLIGHT AFTER GEAR RETRACTION. THE AIRCRAFT CONTINUED TO STC WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE RERIGGED THE NOSE GEAR UPLIMIT SWITCH. (M)
- [SDR MALA965222](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA965222.md): Flight Controls · buffeting · Nov 27, 1996 · N438MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Flight Control System
  > FLT 3090 - ON CLIMB-OUT FROM MSP, THE CREW NOTED AN AERODYNAMIC BUFFETING EVERY 5 SECONDS IN AIRSPEED RANGES BETWEEN 160-230 KNOTS. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO MSP. MAINTENANCE PERFORMED TROUBLESHOOTING TO THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, FLIGHT CONTROL CABLE TENSION. AL
- [SDR MALA965219](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA965219.md): Uplimit Switch · out of adjust · Nov 26, 1996 · N438MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > FLT 3416 - ON CLIMB-OUT FROM DTW, THE NOSE GEAR CONTINUED TO CYCLED IN THE GEAR WELL AFTER GEAR RETRACTION. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DTW. MAINTENANCE CLEANED AND ADJUSTED THE UPLIMIT SWITCHES. ALL CHECKS SATISFACTORY. (M)
- [SDR MALA965157](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA965157.md): Retract Mech · malfunctioned · Oct 3, 1996 · N438MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > FLT 3030- EN ROUTE TO DTW, THE NOSE GEAR BEGAN TO CYCLE IN THE GEAR WELL. THE CREW CYCLED THE GEAR AND THE GEAR REMAINED UP AND LOCKED. MAINTENANCE WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE DISCREPANCEY. ALL ROLLER AND SWITCH ADJUSTMENTS WERE FOUND TO BE SATISFACTORY. M
- [SDR MALA965099](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA965099.md): Corner · dented · Aug 16, 1996 · N438MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > DURING SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE IN MSP, FOUND THE LOWER FORWARD PASSENGER DOOR FRAME CORNER TO BE DENTED. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE LOWER FORWARD FUSELAGE PASSENGER DOOR FRAME CORNER, P/N 27-24087-901, IAW WITH SRM 51-30-02, 51-30-03, 51-40-02, AND 51-00-00 PAGE
- [SDR MALA965098](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA965098.md): Door Frame · dented · Aug 16, 1996 · N438MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > DURING SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE IN MSP, MAINTENANCE FOUND THE LOWER AFT PASSENGER DOOR FRAME CORNER ON THE FUSELAGE TO BE DENTED. REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED BY REPLACING THE LOWER AFT FUSELAGE PASSENGER DOOR FRAME CORNER, P/N 27-24087-902, IAW SRM 51-30-02, 51-30-03
- [SDR MALA965097](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA965097.md): Angle · damaged · Aug 16, 1996 · N438MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Nacelle/Pylon Structure
  > DURING SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE IN MSP, A CRACK WAS NOTED IN THE LEFT INBOARD LOWER WING TO NACELLE SKIN PATCH. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE LEFT INBOARD UPPER WING SKIN TO NACELLE ATTACH ANGLE, P/N 27-35112, LEFT INBOARD NACELLE FORMER, P/N 27-35025, STRINGER LOCAT
- [SDR 96ZZZM1296](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZM1296.md): Angle · damaged · Aug 16, 1996 · N438MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Nacelle/Pylon Structure
  > DURING SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE IN MSP, A CRACK WAS NOTED IN THE LEFT INBOARD LOWER WING TO NACELLE SKIN PATCH. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE LEFT INBOARD UPPER WING SKIN TO NACELLE ATTACH ANGLE, P/N 27-35112, LEFT INBOARD NACELLE FORMER, P/N 27-35025, STRINGER LOCAT
- [SDR 96ZZZM1295](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZM1295.md): Stringer · damaged · Aug 16, 1996 · N438MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Nacelle/Pylon, Longeron/Stringer
  > DURING SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE IN MSP, A CRACK WAS NOTED IN THE LEFT INBOARD LOWER WING TO NACELLE SKIN PATCH. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE LEFT INBOARD UPPER WING SKIN TO NACELLE ATTACH ANGLE, P/N 27-35112, LEFT INBOARD NACELLE FORMER, P/N 27-35025, STRINGER LOCAT
- [SDR 96ZZZM1294](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZM1294.md): Former · damaged · Aug 16, 1996 · N438MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Nacelle/Pylon, Frame/Spar/Rib
  > DURING SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE IN MSP, A CRACK WAS NOTED IN THE LEFT INBOARD LOWER WING TO NACELLE SKIN PATCH. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE LEFT INBOARD UPPER WING SKIN TO NACELLE ATTACH ANGLE, P/N 27-35112, LEFT INBOARD NACELLE FORMER, P/N 27-35025, STRINGER LOCAT
- [SDR MALA965013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA965013.md): Angle · cracked · May 30, 1996 · N438MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Wing Miscellaneous Structure
  > DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION IN MSP, MAINTENANCE FOUND THE LEFT INBOARD LOWER WING TO NACELLE TRANSIT ANGLE CRACKED AT THE LEADING EDGE AREA. REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED BY FABRICATING AND INSTALLING A REPAIR DOUBLER IAW EA-01-96043. (M)
- [SDR MALA965012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA965012.md): Skin · cracked · May 30, 1996 · N438MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > DURING SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE IN MSP, MAINTENANCE FOUND A CONSTANT SECTION SKIN CRACK AT FS 212.27 ON THE LEFT SIDE. REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED BY FABRICATING AND INSTALLING A REPAIR DOUBLER IAW FAC SRM 51-90-02 PAGES 4-5 AND ARP 51-70-9132. (M)
- [SDR MALA965011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA965011.md): Skin · cracked · May 30, 1996 · N438MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > DURING SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE IN MSP, MAINTENANCE FOUND A FUSELAGE CONSTANT SECTION SKIN CRACKED ON THE RIGHT SIDE AT FS 189.06. REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED BY FABRICATING AND INSTALLING A REPAIR DOUBLER IAW FAC SRM 51-90-02 PAGES 4-5 AND ARP 51-70-9132. (M)
- [SDR MALA965010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA965010.md): Skin · cracked · May 30, 1996 · N438MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > DURING SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE IN MSP, MAINTENANCE NOTED A FUSELAGE CONSTANT SECTION SKIN CRACK AT FS 227.271. REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED BY INSTALLING A REPAIR DOUBLER IAW FAC SRM 51-50-02 AND ARP 51-70-9132. (M)
- [SDR MALA964983](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA964983.md): Switch · out of adjust · May 7, 1996 · N438MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > FLT 3008 - ON CLIMB-OUT FROM MKG, THE NOSE GEAR CYCLED ONCE BEFORE COMING UP AND LOCKED ON GEAR RETRACTION. MAINTENANCE ADJUSTED THE RIGGING OF THE UP POSITION SWITCH. SYSTEM OPERATED SATISFACTORILY. (M)
- [SDR MALA964925](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA964925.md): Rib · crack · Mar 14, 1996 · N438MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION IN MSP, MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL NOTED A CRACK IN THE RIGHT FLAP OUTBOARD END NOSE RIB. THEY REPLACED THE OUTBOARD END NOSE RIB IAW FAC SRM 57-90-60. (M)
- [SDR MALA964924](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA964924.md): Skin · dented · Mar 14, 1996 · N438MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION IN MSP, MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL NOTED A DENT IN THE FUSELAGE SKIN AFT OF FS 493. THEY REPAIRED THE DENT BY FABRICATING AND INSTALLING A REPAIR DOUBLER IAW FAC SRM 53-90-20. (M)
- [SDR MALA964923](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA964923.md): Skin · dented · Mar 14, 1996 · N438MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION IN MSP, MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL NOTED A DENT IN THE FUSELAGE SKIN AFT OF FS 512. THEY REPAIRED THE DENT BY FABRICATING AND INSTALLING A REPAIR DOUBLER IAW FAC SRM 53-90-20. (M)
- [SDR MALA964921](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA964921.md): Cargo Door Frame · cracked · Mar 14, 1996 · N438MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION IN MSP, MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL NOTED CRACKS IN THE FORWARD CARGO DOOR FRAME GAS STRUT MOUNT HOLE. THEY REMOVED THE CRACKED PORTION AND FABRICATED AND INSTALLED A REPAIR ANGLE, PLATE AND FILLER IAW FAC ARP 53-20-9503. (M)
- [SDR MALA964920](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA964920.md): Skin · damaged · Mar 14, 1996 · N438MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION IN MSP, MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL NOTED DAMAGE TO THE OUTER FUSELAGE SKIN AT THE PASSENGER DOOR FORWARD CORNER. THEY REPAIRED THE DAMAGE BY INSTALLING A DOUBLER IAW FAC LAR 96-MALA-042. (M)
- [SDR MALA964919](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA964919.md): Torque Tube · worn · Mar 14, 1996 · N438MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Rudder Control System
  > DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION IN MSP, MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL NOTED WEAR ON THE RIGHT ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBE. THEY REPLACED THE TORQUE TUBE IAW FAC MM 27-30-00. (M)
- [SDR MALA964830](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA964830.md): Light Panel · smoking · Jan 21, 1996 · N438MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Flight Compartment Lighting
  > FLT 3347 - IN CRUISE FLIGHT TO DTW, THE CREW NOTED A SMOKE SMELL FROM THE RT CIRCUIT BREAKER SIDE CONSOLE. THE CREW TURNED OFF THE SIDE PANEL LIGHTS AND PULLED THE CIRCUIT BREAKER. THE SMELL DISSIPATED. THE AIRCRAFT CONTINUED TO DTW. THE SYSTEM WAS DEFERRE
- [SDR MALA964793](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA964793.md): Retract Mech · malfunctioned · Jan 4, 1996 · N438MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > FLT NR 3078 - INBOUND TO MSP, THE NOSE GEAR STARTED CYCLING UP AND DOWN. THE AIRCRAFT CONTINUED TO MSP AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL FUNCTIONALLY TESTED THE LANDING GEAR AND PERFORMED RIGGING CHECKS BUT WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THIS DISC
- [SDR MALA954673](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA954673.md): Hyd Line · cracked · Oct 21, 1995 · N438MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Hydraulic System, Main
  > FLT NR 3019 - ON THE SHORT FINAL APPROACH INTO DTW, BOTH HYDRAULIC LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND THE HYDRAULIC GAUGE WENT TO ZERO. THE CREW PERFORMED QUICK REFERENCE PROCEDURES FOR THE HYDRAULIC AND LANDING GEAR PROCEDURES, THEN IN LANDING FLAIR, SMOKE ENTERED THE C
- [SDR MALA954660](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA954660.md): Tq Tube Arm · corroded · Oct 9, 1995 · N438MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > FLT NR 3192 - ON CLIMB-OUT FROM DTW, THE CREW NOTED A STEADY THUMPING FROM THE NOSE GEAR AREA AFTER TAKEOFF. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DTW. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE LEFT AND RIGHT NOSE LANDING GEAR UPLOCK HOOK TORQUE TUBE ARM ASSEMBLIES. SYSTEM OPERATED SATIS
- [SDR 95ZZZM641](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZM641.md): Tq Tube Arm · corroded · Oct 9, 1995 · N438MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > FLT NR 3192 - ON CLIMB-OUT FROM DTW, THE CREW NOTED A STEADY THUMPING FROM THE NOSE GEAR AREA AFTER TAKEOFF. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DTW. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE LEFT AND RIGHT NOSE LANDING GEAR UPLOCK HOOK TORQUE TUBE ARM ASSEMBLIES. SYSTEM OPERATED SATIS
- [SDR MALA954626](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA954626.md): Corner · cracked · Sep 7, 1995 · N438MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION IN MSP, MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL FOUND THE LOWER FORWARD PASSENGER DOOR CORNER (P/N 27-24044) AND LOWER FORWARD PASSENGER DOOR COVER (P/N 27-24150) CRACKED IN RADIUS. THEY REPLACED THE CRACKED PARTS IAW FAIRCHILD SRM 51-00-00. (M)
- [SDR 95ZZZM493](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZM493.md): Cover · cracked · Sep 7, 1995 · N438MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION IN MSP, MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL FOUND THE LOWER FORWARD PASSENGER DOOR CORNER (P/N 27-24044) AND LOWER FORWARD PASSENGER DOOR COVER (P/N 27-24150) CRACKED IN RADIUS. THEY REPLACED THE CRACKED PARTS IAW FAIRCHILD SRM 51-00-00. REF
- [SDR MALA954610](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA954610.md): Switch · failed · Aug 27, 1995 · N438MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > FLT NR 3255 - ON APPROACH TO MSP, THE LEFT GEAR INTRANSIT LIGHT FAILED TO ILLUMINATE DURING THE GEAR RETRACTION. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE LEFT INBOARD DOWN AND LOCKED SWITCH. SYSTEM OPERATED SATISFACTORILY. (M)
- [SDR MALA954471](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA954471.md): Frame · cracked · May 20, 1995 · N438MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > DURING PHASE INSPECTION IN MSP, FOUND.5 INCH CRACK IN LOWER RT BELT FRAME RELIEF RADIUS AT FS 145.95 AND WL 75.13. MAINTENANCE STOP DRILLED THE CRACK AND INSTALLED A REPAIR DOUBLER IAW FAIRCHILD SRM 53-90-20 REPAIR NR 20, DATED 6/83. (W)
- [SDR MALA954470](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA954470.md): Frame · cracked · May 20, 1995 · N438MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > DURING PHASE INSPECTION IN MSP, FOUND CRACK.375 INCH LONG IN LOWER RT BELT FRAME RELIEF RADIUS AT FS 159.247 AND WL 75.13. MAINTENANCE STOP DRILLED CRACK AND INSTALLED REPAIR DOUBLER IAW FAIRCHILD SRM 53-90-20 REV 1/83 PAGE 87-90. (W)
- [SDR MALA954468](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA954468.md): Cooling Turbine · failed · May 18, 1995 · N438MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Cabin Cooling System
  > FLT 3222 - DURING TAXI AT LNK, THE AIRCRAFT FILLED WITH SMOKE EMANATING FROM THE LEFT BLEED SOURCE. THE LEFT AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM WAS DEFERRED AND THE AIRCRAFT PROCEEDED TO MSP. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE LEFT COOLING TURBINE AND MASTER VALVE. THE SYSTEM P
- [SDR MALA954352](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA954352.md): Position Ind · malfunctioned · Feb 27, 1995 · N438MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > MSP - FLT 3270 - ON APPROACH, NOSE GEAR INTRANSIT LIGHT WAS INTERMITTENT DURING GEAR EXTENSION. MAINTENANCE WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE DISCREPANCY. AS A PRECAUTION, LANDING GEAR POSITION INDICATOR WAS REPLACED. THE SYSTEM OPERATED SATISFACTORILY DURING A T
- [SDR MALA954344](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA954344.md): Switch · dirty · Feb 24, 1995 · N438MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > DTW - FLT 3071 - ON APPROACH, NOSE GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE UPON GEAR EXTENSION. THE CREW CYCLED THE GEAR UNTIL THE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE AIRCRAFT CONTINUED TO DTW. MAINTENANCE CLEANED AND LUBED THE GEAR INDICATION SWITCHES. SYSTEM OP
- [SDR MALA954316](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA954316.md): Retract Mech · out of adjust · Feb 12, 1995 · N438MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > FLT 3256 - ON CLIMB-OUT FROM MSP, THE NOSE GEAR CONTINUED TO CYCLE AFTER GEAR RETRACTION. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO MSP. MAINTENANCE RESHIMMED THE BELLCRANKS. SYSTEM OPERATED SATISFACTORILY DURING A TEST FLIGHT. (Z)
- [SDR MALA954307](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA954307.md): Switch · out of rig · Feb 11, 1995 · N438MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > FLT 3447 - DURING THE CLIMB-OUT FROM TVF, THE NOSE GEAR CONTINUED TO CYCLE AFTER GEAR RETRACTION. THE CREW CYCLED THE GEAR AND THE PROBLEM CONTINUED. THE AIRCRAFT CONTINUED TO MSP WITH THE GEAR DOWN. MAINTENANCE RERIGGED THE UPLIMIT SWITCH. SYSTEM OPERATED

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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 = 'N438MA' AND deregistration_id = 'N438MA-2012-10-22'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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