# Service difficulty reports: N438QX, cancelled May 11, 2026

A list on [N438QX, cancelled May 11, 2026](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N438QX-2026-05-11.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 3 · 146 reports

- [SDR QXEA2022112100323](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2022112100323.md): Bleed Air Sys · warning message · Nov 19, 2022 · N438QX · Emb ERJ170200LR · Engine Bleed Air System
  > TAKEOFF ABORTED DUE TO #2 BLEED HOT CAUTION ILLUMINATED JUST AFTER BRINGING THE PCL'S UP TO THE RATING DETENT. ALL BLEED AIR TEMPS WERE IN THE NORMAL RANGE AND BLEED FLOW WAS IN THE MIN POSITION. AFTER COMPLETING THE #2 BLEED HOT E&A CHECKLIST, THE #2 BLEED
- [SDR QXEA2022082200273](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2022082200273.md): None · none · Aug 21, 2022 · N438QX · Bombdr DHC8402 · Doors
  > AFTER BEING CLEARED FOR TAKEOFF BUT PRIOR TO SETTING TAKEOFF POWER THE MASTER WARNING FOR THE FUSELAGE DOORS ILLUMINATED THEN WENT OFF FOR THE FWD PAX AIRSTAIRS THIS HAPPENED 4 TIMES.THE DOOR APPEARED TO BE CLOSED AND SECURE. ABORTED TAKEOFF AND RETURNED TO TH
- [SDR QXEA2022080900268](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2022080900268.md): Sign · broken · Aug 9, 2022 · N438QX · Bombdr DHC8402 · Flight Compartment Lighting
  > EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN AT SEAT 2D BROKEN. REMOVED FROM SERVICE. REMOVED & REPLACED EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN AT 2D LOWER FWD SIDE IAW Q400 AMM 33-51-06-000/400-804 OPS CHECK GOOD. RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR QXEA2022071900253](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2022071900253.md): Ignition Unit · inoperative · Jul 17, 2022 · N438QX · Bombdr DHC8402 · APU Cowling/Containment
  > APU FAILED ON START UP + IS LEAKING FUEL ONTO THE GROUND. THERE IS ALSO A STRONG SMELL OF FUEL IN THE CABIN ( APU INOP). REMOVED FROM SERVICE. REMOVED AND REPLACED APU EXCITER TO SERVICEABLE FROM STOCK REF Q400 AMM 49-40-01-000-801 AND 49-40-01-400-801. OPS C
- [SDR QXEA2022030100097](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2022030100097.md): None · loose · Mar 1, 2022 · N438QX · Bombdr DHC8402 · Lighting System
  > LUMINESCENT STRIP DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF ROW 2C-D NOT ATTACHED TO FLOOR. REMOVED FROM SERVICE. RESECURED ILLUMINATED STRIP DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF ROW 2C-D AS REQUIRED. NO FURTHER DEFECTS NOTED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR QXEA2022010500013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2022010500013.md): None · none · Dec 31, 2021 · N438QX · Bombdr DHC8402 · Ice/Rain Protection System
  > PROP DEICE CAUTION CAME ON RAN CHECKLIST IN EA. CAUTION WAS OUT THEN CAME BACK ON A FEW MINUTES LATER. ( PROP DEICE SYSTEM INOP).
- [SDR QXEA2021092900455](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2021092900455.md): Seal · none · Sep 28, 2021 · N438QX · Bombdr DHC8402 · Propeller Controlling System
  > #2 ENGINE SLOW TO COME OUT OF FEATHER. REMOVED FROM SERVICE. HAD CREW ENGINES #1 & #2. PERFORMED FUNCTIONAL TEST OF PROP TIME TO UNFEATHER IAW Q400 AMM TASK 61-20-00-720-802. ENGINE #1 WITHIN LIMIT. ENGINE #2 OUT OF LIMIT TAKING APPROX 45 SECONDS. FAILING FUNC
- [SDR QXEA2021092700449](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2021092700449.md): Governor · malfunctioned · Sep 25, 2021 · N438QX · Bombdr DHC8402 · Propeller Controlling System
  > AFTER START UP, WHEN CONDITION LEVERS WERE ADVANCED FROM START & FEATHER, #2 ENGINE TOOK APPROX. 1 MIN TO COME OUT OF FEATHER. REMOVED FROM SERVICE. R&R #2 ENGINE OSG, OPS TESTS NORMAL. LEAK CHECK NORMAL. NO FURTHER DEFECTS NOTED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR QXEA2021081100401](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2021081100401.md): Door · binding · Aug 11, 2021 · N438QX · Bombdr DHC8402 · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > MAIN CABIN DOOR DIFFICULT TO OPEN AND CLOSE. REMOVED FROM SERVICE. PERFORMED OPS TEST OF MAIN CABIN FWD PASSENGER DOOR IN REF WITH Q400 AMM TASK 51-11-00-710-802. ALSO OPENED AND CLOSED IT SEVERAL TIMES. NO ISSUES WAS FOUND. NO PARTS REPLACED. AIRCRAFT RETURN
- [SDR QXEA2021070200343](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2021070200343.md): Lens · loose · Jul 1, 2021 · N438QX · Bombdr DHC8402 · Emergency Lighting
  > EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN IN AFT GALLEY NOT SECURE. REMOVED FROM SERVICE. RESECURE EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN AFT GALLEY NO FURTHER DEFECTS NOTED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR QXEA2021062400322](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2021062400322.md): Pec · malfunctioned · Jun 24, 2021 · N438QX · Bombdr DHC8402 · Propeller Controlling System
  > ON ENGINE START,PROPS BROUGHT OUT OF START/ FEATHER, #2 PROP TOOK OVER 50 SECONDS TO INCREASE TO THE GREEN ARC. REMOVED FROM SERVICE. TROUBLESHOOT CDS FOUND CODE 65, PERFORMED #2 ENGINE RUN OPS TEST FAILED TO FEATHER IAW Q400 FIM 61-20-02-810-834. C/W GREASE C
- [SDR QXEA2021052400262](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2021052400262.md): Switch · inoperative · May 24, 2021 · N438QX · Bombdr DHC8402 · Emergency Lighting
  > FA FORWARD EMERGENCY LIGHT SWITCH, LIGHT NOT ILLUMINATED. REMOVED FROM SERVICE. RELAMPED FA FORWARD EMERGENCY LIGHT SWITCH. OPS CHECK GOOD. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR QXEA2021052300260](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2021052300260.md): Control Panel · sparks · May 22, 2021 · N438QX · Bombdr DHC8402 · Buffet/Galleys
  > CLIMBING THRU 10000' F/A REPORTED SPARKS COMING OUT OF AFT GALLEY PANEL; LEFT CENTER AND RIGHT CB'S OF "LIQUID WARMERS" AND AREA ENCOMPASSING SWITCHES OVER MAPCO "SUPER HOT" AS A PRECAUTION, F/A TURNED OFF ALL SWITCHES. AREA REMAINED HOT. NO VISIBLE SIGNS OF S
- [SDR QXEA2021052000254](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2021052000254.md): Starter Gen · faulted · May 19, 2021 · N438QX · Bombdr DHC8402 · Starter-Generator
  > ABORTED TAKEOFF BELOW 40 KTS DUE TO #2 DC GEN CAUTION. REMOVED FROM SERVICE. C/W Q400 FIM TASK 24-30-00-810-813 STEPS 1-4.A.(4). COULD NOT DUPLICATE #2 DC GEN CAUTION. REPLACED #2 DC STARTER/GENERATOR REF Q400 AMM 24-31-01-000-801 AND 24-31-01-400-801. OPS TE
- [SDR QXEA2020040600174](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2020040600174.md): Apu · fire · Apr 6, 2021 · N438QX · Bombdr DHC8402 · APU Core Engine
  > APPROXIMATELY A 4 FT FLAME SHOT OUT OF THE APU EXHAUST UPON START UP. REMOVED FROM SERVICE. C\W OPS TEST OF APU IAW AMM TASK 49-00-00-710-801. OPS TEST GOOD. OBSERVED APU DURING START UP. NO UNUSUAL FLAME OR SMOKE NOTED. NO FAULTS IN CDS. RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR QXEA2021030900104](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2021030900104.md): Pressure Switch · malfunctioned · Mar 6, 2021 · N438QX · Bombdr DHC8402 · Airfoil Anti/De-ice System
  > DEICE PRESS CAUTION CLIMBING OUT OF SEA. PRESSURE DOWN TO 12 PSI DURING TAIL SECTIONS. DIVERTED. LANDING UNEVENTFUL. REMOVED FROM SERVICE. PERFORMED TACTILE INSPECTION OF INFLATED BOOTS ON TAIL SECTIONS, NO LEAKS FOUND. R&R LH LOW PRESSURE WARNING SWITCH AS A
- [SDR QXEA2021030200092](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2021030200092.md): Handle · not seated · Mar 1, 2021 · N438QX · Bombdr DHC8402 · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > FUSELAGE DOORS WARNING AT 9500'. MFD INDICATED AFT PAX DOOR RED. DOOR WARNING CYCLED SEVERAL TIMES DURING THE FLIGHT, BUT REMAINED STEADY FOR THE MAJORITY OF THE FLIGHT. RETURNED TO FIELD. REMOVED FROM SERVICE. FOUND INTERNAL DOOR L2 DOOR HANDLE NOT FULLY SEAT
- [SDR QXEA2021010400003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2021010400003.md): Wire Harness · damaged · Jan 2, 2021 · N438QX · Bombdr DHC8402 · Landing Gear System Wiring
  > NOSE GEAR DOOR LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED AFTER GEAR EXTENSION AND CYCLED AFTER LANDING. REMOVED FROM SERVICE. INTERROGATED PSEU. REPLACED NOSE LANDING GEAR ALTERNATE LOCK ELECTRICAL HARNESS, IAW Q400 AMM TASKS 32-21-11-000-801 & 32-21-11-400-801. PERFORME
- [SDR QXEA2020121400349](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2020121400349.md): Shutoff Valve · inoperative · Dec 13, 2020 · N438QX · Bombdr DHC8402 · Pneumatic Distribution System
  > AROUND 85 KTS BLEED HOT 1 AND 2 CAME ON. TEMP KNOB WAS 3 O'CLOCK. BLEED FLOW MIN FOR ENTIRE TAXI. DID E/A RESET BLEED NOT NR 1 AND NR 2 BOTH WENT OUT. ABORTED TAKE OFF. REMOVED FROM SERVICE. INTERROGATED CDS, FAULTS FOUND IN CURRENT LEG: 1007-R, 1006-R,
- [SDR QXEA2020112500328](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2020112500328.md): Wire Harness · malfunctioned · Nov 23, 2020 · N438QX · Bombdr DHC8402 · Engine Fuel System Wiring
  > JUST STARTED ADDING POWER FOR TAKEOFF-LOW POWER LOW AIRSPEED AND RECEIVED A POWERPLANT MESSAGE. ABORTED TAKEOFF, RETURNED TO GATE. REMOVED FROM SERVICE. INTERROGATED CDS AND FOUND CURRENT FAULTS 719A AND 719B FAULT CODES (3540). CLEARED FAULT ON NR 1 ENGI
- [SDR QXEA2020092800296](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2020092800296.md): Lens · loose · Sep 27, 2020 · N438QX · Bombdr DHC8402 · Emergency Lighting
  > OVERHEAD EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN IN AFT GALLEY IS LOOSE HANGING FROM CEILING. REMOVED FROM SERVICE. RESECURED OVERHEAD EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN AFT GALLEY AS REQUIRED. NO FURTHER DEFECTS NOTED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR QXEA2020020300079](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2020020300079.md): Rod · lack of lube · Feb 3, 2020 · N438QX · Bombdr DHC8402 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > ALTERNATE GEAR EXTENSION DOOR (FLOOR) HARD TO OPEN AND CLOSE. REMOVED FROM SERVICE. INSPECTED ALTERNATE GEAR EXTENSION DOOR. NO DEFECTS.CLEANED & LUBED ALTERNATE GEAR EXTENSION DOOR ACTUATOR ROD. DOOR OPENS AND CLOSES WITHOUT DIFFICULTY. NO PARTS REPLACED. AIR
- [SDR QXEA2020012800058](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2020012800058.md): Wire Harness · damaged · Jan 26, 2020 · N438QX · Bombdr DHC8402 · Ice/Rain Protection System Wiring
  > ON CLIMB OUT PROP DE-ICE CAUTION ILLUMINATED. DURING RUNNING OF PROP DE-ICE CHECKLIST, CAUTION LIGHT EXTINGUISHED AND RE ILLUMINATED. FINISHED CHECKLIST AND CAUTION ILLUMINATED AGAIN. RETURNED TO FIELD. LANDING UNEVENTFUL. REMOVED FROM SERVICE. INTERROGATED CD
- [SDR QXEA2019112700433](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2019112700433.md): Control Panel · warning message · Nov 27, 2019 · N438QX · Bombdr DHC8402 · Landing Gear Door Retract Section
  > MASTER WARNING ON TAKEOFF AS THE F.O. MOVED THE LANDING GEAR HANDLE. AIRCRAFT REMOVED FROM SERVICE. REMOVED AND REPLACED LANDING GEAR CONTROL PANEL IAW Q400 AMM TASKS 32-31-01-000-801 AND 32-31-01-400-801. FUNCTIONAL TEST GOOD. CONTROL PANEL WAS REPLACED AS PR
- [SDR QXEA2019101400385](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2019101400385.md): Unknown · unknown · Oct 14, 2019 · N438QX · Bombdr DHC8402 · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > GROUND CREW REPORTS MCD DIFFICULT TO OPEN UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE ON DOOR SEAL. REMOVED FROM SERVICE. C/W OPERATIONAL TEST OF MAIN CABIN DOOR. OPS CKS GOOD. COULD NOT DUPLICATE. OK FOR CONTINUED SERVICE IAW AMM TASK 52-11-00-710-802. NO PARTS REPLACED.
- [SDR QXEA2019101100381](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2019101100381.md): Lever · binding · Oct 10, 2019 · N438QX · Bombdr DHC8402 · Service Doors
  > AFT SERVICE DOOR OUTSIDE LOCK HANDLE FORCE FEELS EXCESSIVE. FOUND AFT SERVICE DOOR TRIP LEVER IS BINDING FOR THE LIFT AND LATCH. COMPLETED RIGGING OF VENT DOOR MECHANISM, Q400 AMM TASK 52-00-00-830-801 PAR E. OPERATED DOOR FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR AND CONFIR
- [SDR QXEA2019042300184](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2019042300184.md): Battery Pack · inoperative · Apr 23, 2019 · N438QX · Bombdr DHC8402 · Emergency Lighting
  > CABIN EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY 3 APPEARS TO HAVE DEAD BATTERIES. R&R EMG. LIGHT POWER SUPPLY UNIT #3 IAW Q400 AMM 33-51-01-000/400-801. FUNC CHECK GOOD. CLEAR DEFECT.
- [SDR QXEA2019031500121](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2019031500121.md): Reservoir · contaminated · Mar 15, 2019 · N438QX · Bombdr DHC8402 · Hydraulic Reservoir, Main
  > WHILE PULLING INTO THE GATE BRAKES FELT MUSHY. THE HARDER YOU PRESS THE SOFTER THEY FELT TILL THEY GRAB. REMOVED FROM SERVICE. PERFORMED GVI OF BOTH LT & RT BRAKES & NR 1 & NR 2 HYDRAULIC SYS. NO LEAKS OR DEFECTS NOTED. PERFORMED NR 1 SYS RESERVOIR BLEEDING IA
- [SDR QXEA2019031300113](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2019031300113.md): Pin · corroded · Mar 10, 2019 · N438QX · Bombdr DHC8402 · Fire Bottle, Fixed
  > ON FINAL APPROACH - CHECK FIRE DETECT WARNING - RAN CHECK LIST APU FIRE BOTTLE INDICATES LOW. LANDING UNEVENTFUL. REMOVED FROM SERVICE. PLACED ON MEL 26-20-1. RETURNED TO SERVICE. MEL CLEARED 3/12. FOUND PINS ON 2600 J12 OF APU BOTTLE CONNECTOR FOR PRESSURE SW
- [SDR QXEA2019012500049](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2019012500049.md): Unknown · malfunctioned · Jan 24, 2019 · N438QX · Bombdr DHC8402 · Landing Gear Brake System
  > DURING LANDING ROLLOUT ABOVE 60 KNOTS, THE BRAKES WOULD COME ON AND THEN RELEASE IN INTERVALS OF APPROX 1-2 SECONDS. REMOVED FROM SERVICE. PERFORMED TAXI OF AIRCRAFT, OPERATED BRAKES MULTIPLE TIMES AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE BRAKING ISSUE. PERFORMED FUNCTIONAL T
- [SDR QXEA2018120300445](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2018120300445.md): Power Supply · inoperative · Dec 3, 2018 · N438QX · Bombdr DHC8402 · Emergency Lighting
  > WHEN PERFORMING EMERGENCY LIGHT OPERATIONAL CHECK, THE AFT 3 AISLE LIGHTS AFT CENTER AND AISLE EXIT SIGN AND EXIT SIGN ON FORWARD FACE OF GALLEY ARE INOP. REPLACED POWER SUPPLY.
- [SDR QXEA2018080600281](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2018080600281.md): Control Module · malfunctioned · Aug 3, 2018 · N438QX · Bombdr DHC8402 · Trailing Edge Flap Control System
  > ON APPROACH, FLAP POWER CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHEN FLAPS WERE SET TO 5. FLAP POSITION REMAINED AT 0. FLAP POWER CAUTION RESET WAS ACCOMPLISHED IAW THE CHECKLIST. ON SECOND ATTEMPT, CAUTION LIGHT STAYED DARK AND FLAP EXTENDED AS USUAL, THROUGH ALL FLAP RAN
- [SDR QXEA2018080320277](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2018080320277.md): Power Unit · malfunctioned · Jul 31, 2018 · N438QX · Bombdr DHC8402 · Trailing Edge Flap Control System
  > DURING APPROACH, THE FLAP POWER CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHEN FLAPS WERE SELECTED TO 5 DEG. PERFORMED THE FLAP POWER CAUTION RESET PER CHECKLIST AND THE LIGHT EXTINGUISHED. ON SECOND ATTEMPT TO SET FLAPS THE FLAP POWER CAUTION LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE BUT F
- [SDR QXEA2018041600144](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2018041600144.md): Wire Harness · damaged · Apr 16, 2018 · N438QX · Bombdr DHC8402 · Electrical Power System Wiring
  > DURING TAXI OUT, THE ENGINE ADPT HEAT 1 AND PUSHER SYSTEM FAIL CAUTION LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. AFTER A COUPLE MINUTES THE ENG ADPT HEAT 2, # 1 STALL SYST FAIL, # 2 STALL SYST FAIL, PITOT HEAT 2 CAUTION LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. FOUND CIRCUIT BREAKERS FUEL AUX PUMP 1, F
- [SDR QXEA2018032700123](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2018032700123.md): Battery Pack · inoperative · Mar 26, 2018 · N438QX · Bombdr DHC8402 · Emergency Lighting
  > FORWARD EMERGENCY LIGHTS ARE INOPERATIVE. REPLACED THE BATTERY PACKS IAW AMM 33-51-00-820-801. CHCEKED GOOD.
- [SDR QXEA2018032100109](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2018032100109.md): Pcu · inoperative · Mar 19, 2018 · N438QX · Bombdr DHC8402 · Propeller Controlling System
  > PROPELLERS OUT OF FEATHER, NR 1 TORQUE 11 PERCENT, NR 2 TORQUE 1 PERCENT, NR 1 POWER LEVER SLOW TO RESPOND. REMOVED FROM SERVICE. INTERROGATED CDS, FAULT CODES 132 CH B & 224 CH A & B POSTED ON THE NR 1 ENGINE. REMOVED & REPLACED THE NR 1 PCU IAW AMM 6
- [SDR QXEA2018022800078](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2018022800078.md): Engine · malfunctioned · Feb 27, 2018 · N438QX · Bombdr DHC8402 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > DURING TAXI, THE NR 1 ENGINE TORQUE WOULD NOT REDUCE BELOW 9% TORQUE. NR 1 ENGINE HAD NO REVERSE CAPABILITY WHEN ATTEMPTING TO USE REVERSE TQ REMAINED AT 95 TQ ALSO NR 1 PROPELLER DID NOT INDICATE. PROPELLER GROUND RANGE INDICATIONS WHILE NR 2 PROPELLER DID
- [SDR QXEA2017101300615](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2017101300615.md): Handle · out of position · Oct 11, 2017 · N438QX · Bombdr DHC8402 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
  > DURING TAKE OFF ROLL, AT ABOUT 70KTS, THE FUSELAGE DOORS MASTER WARNING. TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED & CHECKLIST WAS RUN. FOUND THE AFT CARGO DOOR HANDLE TO BE AJAR, CONSITENT WITH DOORS SYS PAGE INDICATING THE AFT CARGO DOOR OPEN. INSPECTED AFT CARGO DOOR IAW AMM
- [SDR QXEA2017091900574](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2017091900574.md): Lens · broken · Sep 18, 2017 · N438QX · Bombdr DHC8402 · Exterior Lighting
  > ANTI COLLISION LENS ON BELLY IS BROKEN. REMOVED FROM SERVICE. R & R THE ANTI-COLLISION LIGHT IAW AMM 33-44-06-000-801, & 33-44-06-400-801. OPS CHECKED GOOD. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR QXEA2017081800529](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2017081800529.md): Door · lack of lube · Aug 18, 2017 · N438QX · Bombdr DHC8402 · Doors
  > ALTERNATE GEAR EXTENSION DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FULLY. REMOVED FROM SERVICE. CLEANED AND LUBRICATED THE GEAR EXTENSION DOOR IN COCKPIT FLOOR. OPS CHECKED NORMAL. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR QXEA2017081500519](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2017081500519.md): Line · torn · Aug 12, 2017 · N438QX · Bombdr DHC8402 · Airfoil Anti/De-ice System
  > DE-ICE PRESS CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN CLIMB THROUGH FL180. RAN CHECKLIST, NOTICED SECOND FROM WINGTIP BOOT WAS NOT ILLUMINATING. DE-ICE PRESS CAUTION REMAINED ON. RETURNED TO FIELD. LANDING UNEVENTFUL. AIRCRAFT REMOVED FROM SERVICE. RAN ENGINES AND OPERATE
- [SDR QXEA2017072100487](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2017072100487.md): Connector · loose · Jul 20, 2017 · N438QX · Bombdr DHC8402 · Hydraulic Power System Wiring
  > ON APPROACH AT ABOUT FL 240, THE NR 3 HYD QTY INDICATION WENT FOM 75% TO ZERO PERCENT FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES AND RETURNED TO 75%. LANDING UNEVENTFUL. AT GATE IN INDICATES 75% NO CAUTION OR WARNING LIGHTS EMERGENCY CHECKLIST INDICATED NO CREW ACTION. AIRCRAFT
- [SDR QXEA2017070600450](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2017070600450.md): Governor · malfunctioned · Jul 3, 2017 · N438QX · Bombdr DHC8402 · Propeller Controlling System
  > AFTER PUSHBACK, PUT BOTH CONDITION LEVERS TO MAX IAW FLOW, NR 2 PROPELLER CAME OUT OF FEATHER BUT NR 1 PROP STAYED AT 190 FOR AT LEAST FOUR MINUTES. ONLY CAME OUT OF FEATHER WHEN POWER WAS ADDED. AIRCRAFT REMOVED FROM SERVICE. NO FAULTS IN CDS. REMOVED AND R
- [SDR QXEA2017042000296](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2017042000296.md): Light · detached · Apr 20, 2017 · N438QX · Bombdr DHC8402 · Emergency Lighting
  > DURING WALK THROUGH, FOUND THREE PIECES OF EMERGENCY LIGHT STRIPS DETACHED FROM FLOOR NEAR MCD AND FWD GALLEY AREA, SECURED THE LIGHT.
- [SDR QXEA2017040300207](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2017040300207.md): Transducer · failed · Apr 2, 2017 · N438QX · Bombdr DHC8402 · Stall Warning System
  > DURING CLIMBOUT "PUSHER SYSTEM FAIL" CAUTION ILLUMINATED, RETURNED TO FIELD, LANDING UNEVENTFUL. AFTER LANDING ASSOCIATED 1 & 2 STALL SYST FAIL ILLUMINATED. INTERROGATED CDS FOUND RIGHT AOA FAIL. R&R RT AOA TRANSDUCER IAW AMM 27-33-26-000/400-801. FUNCTIONAL
- [SDR QXEA2017032000133](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2017032000133.md): Aoa · failed · Mar 19, 2017 · N438QX · Bombdr DHC8402 · Stall Warning System
  > PUSHER SYSTEM FAIL CAUTION ILLUMINATED DURING CRUISE FLIGHT. RETURNED TO FIELD. LANDING UNEVENTFUL. INTERROGATED CDS AND FOUND LEFT VANE HEATER MESSAGE. REMOVED AND REPLACED LT AOA TRANSDUCER. IAW AMM TASK 27-33-26-000-801/400-801. COMPLIED WITH MCN 627255-01
- [SDR QXEA2017031300118](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2017031300118.md): Glowstrip · loose · Mar 12, 2017 · N438QX · Bombdr DHC8402 · Emergency Equipment
  > GLOW STRIP NEAR RO 2 IS LOOSE. CLEANED FLOOR AND STRIP APPLIED TAPE AND SECURED. RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR QXEA2017031300116](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2017031300116.md): Glowstrip · loose · Mar 10, 2017 · N438QX · Bombdr DHC8402 · Emergency Equipment
  > GLOW STRIP ADJACENT TO MAIN CABIN DOOR IS LOOSE. SECURED GLOW STRIP WITH APPROPRIATE TAPE. RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR QXEA2017030200095](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2017030200095.md): Sensor · dirty · Mar 2, 2017 · N438QX · Bombdr DHC8402 · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > DURING GEAR EXTENSION, AMBER NOSE GEAR LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED. ALL 3 GEAR DOWN LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. AT GATE FOUND THE NOSE GEAR DOORS CLOSED. OPENED NOSE GEAR DOOR, FOUND NLG DOOR CL PROBE SENSOR DIRTY, CLEANED SENSOR, RAN NR 2 ENGINE, DOOR CLOSED A
- [SDR QXEA2017013100035](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA2017013100035.md): Proximity Sensor · out of adjust · Jan 30, 2017 · N438QX · Bombdr DHC8402 · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > NOSE DOOR LIGHT REMAINED ON AFTER GEAR SELECTED DOWN FOR LANDING. AT GATE NOSE DOOR APPEARS CLOSED. INTEROGATED PSEU AND RETREIVED FAULT HISTORY NGDRCL UNREASONABLE FAR. FERRY FOR REPAIRS. CHECKED PSEU FAULT HISTORY SHOWS NGDRCL UNREASONABLE FAR ON FLIGHT LEG-

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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 = 'N438QX' AND deregistration_id = 'N438QX-2026-05-11'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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