# Service difficulty reports: N817EX, cancelled Mar 24, 2005

A list on [N817EX, cancelled Mar 24, 2005](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N817EX-2005-03-24.md).

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

- [SDR PCAA0405201](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCAA0405201.md): Proximity Switch · loose · Apr 30, 2004 · N817EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > FLIGHT #4069 REPORTED THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR DOOR AMBER ADVISORY LIGHT REAMAINED ILLUMINATED AFTER GEAR RETRACTION. GEAR DOORS WERE VISUALLY CONFIRMED CLOSED. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE FORWARD GEAR DOOR PROXIMITY SWITCH LOOSE. SWITCH HAS BEEN RESECURED AND ADJUSTED.P
- [SDR PCAA0404188](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCAA0404188.md): Control Box · malfunctioned · Apr 9, 2004 · N817EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Emergency Lighting
  > REPORTED EMERGENCY LIGHTS COMING ON AND NOT EXTIGUISHING. LIGHTS WERE REPORTED AS CYCLING ON AND OFF. FOR TROUBLESHOOTING MAINTENANCE REPLACED BATTERY POWER PACKS, NO FIX. THE EMERGENCY LIGHT CONTROL BOX WAS REPLACED AND SYSTEM CHECK GOOD.AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO
- [SDR PCAA0311138](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCAA0311138.md): Battery Pack · discharged · Nov 7, 2003 · N817EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Emergency Lighting
  > FLIGHT 3800, LAGUARDIA, DURING TEST CREW FOUND THAT TWO CEILING LIGHTS WERE INOP. MAINTENANCE REPLACED BATTERY PACK, OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR PCAA0306079](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCAA0306079.md): Seat Track · corroded · Jun 12, 2003 · N817EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > DURING (C) CHECK INSPECTION AT MAINTENANCE SERVICES. BARE METAL AND MINOR CORROSION WAS FOUND ON RIGHT INBOARD SEAT TRACK FLOOR FLANGES BETWEEN STA. 182.00 AND STA. 600.00. INSPECTED AND FOUND TO BE OUT OF LIMITS BETWEEN STA. 214.7 AND 216.5. REPAIR DAMAGE
- [SDR PCAA0305073](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCAA0305073.md): Warning Light · illuminated · May 12, 2003 · N817EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Hydraulic Indicating System
  > SYR-FLIGHT 3992. CREW REPORTED ROLL SPOILER INBOARD HYDRAULIC CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED DURING FLIGHT FOLLOWED BY NR 1 ISOLATION VALVE CAUTION LIGHT. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND RAN AIRCRAFT WITH ALL HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS OPERATING FOR 1 HOUR. NO LEAKS WERE NOTED
- [SDR PCAA0211135](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCAA0211135.md): Cable · kinked · Nov 19, 2002 · N817EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > SCE FLIGHT#3816. CREW REPORTED NOSE GEAR WOULD NOT EXTEND DOWN, ALTERNATE EXTENSION PERFORMED AND NOSE GEAR WOULD STILL NOT EXTEND. GEAR PUMPED DOWN, 3 GREEN LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED DRAG BRACE PROXIMITY SWI
- [SDR PCAA0204041](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCAA0204041.md): Control Box · faulty · Mar 31, 2002 · N817EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Emergency Lighting
  > DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE VISIT EMERGENCY LIGHTS WERE FOUND INOPERATIVE. EMERGENCY LIGHT CONTROL BOX REPLACED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEHAVILLAND DASH 8 MM. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR PCAA0201014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCAA0201014.md): Windshield · cracked · Jan 16, 2002 · N817EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Flight Compartment Windows
  > LGA-MDT FLIGHT 3829. CREW REPORTED WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT AT 14,000 FT OUTER PANEL OF CAPTAINS WINDSHIELD SHATTERED WHILE WINDSHIELD HEAT WAS ON. EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED AND AIRCRAFT LANDED AT NEAREST SUITABLE AIRPORT WHICH WAS ABE. MAINTENANCE REPLACED PILOT
- [SDR PCAA0201001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCAA0201001.md): Pressure Panel · cracked · Dec 16, 2001 · N817EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead
  > DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE VISIT NOSE GEARWELL UPPER DECK FOUND CRACKED BELOW AND FORWARD OF DC CONTACTOR BOX. CRACK WAS REPAIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEHAVILLAND REPAIR DRAWING RD8-53-582. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR PCAA0112167](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCAA0112167.md): Hydraulic Line · leaking · Dec 6, 2001 · N817EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Hydraulic System, Main
  > PHL-HPN FLIGHT #3668. CREW REPORTED THEY LOST #2 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM CONTENTS, AND #2 HYDRAULIC ISOLATION VALVE CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED.EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED AIRCRFAFT RETURNED TO PHL AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND FOUND SPOILER HYDRAUL
- [SDR PCAA0110129](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCAA0110129.md): Wire · damaged · Oct 30, 2001 · N817EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Light System Wiring
  > DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE VISIT FIRST FOUR RED LIGHTS ON EMERGENCY FLOOR LIGHTING FOUND TO BE INOPERATIVE. WIRING REPAIRED AT FIRST LAMP. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR PCAA0110126](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCAA0110126.md): Frame · cracked · Oct 17, 2001 · N817EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > DURING A LEVEL INSPECTION RIGHT NOSE GEARWELL Z MEMBER FOUND CRACKED AT STATION X97 & X109. REPAIRED BY INSTALLING REPAIR DOUBLER IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEHAVILLAND REPAIR DRAWING RD8-53-1676 AND DER CALLAHAN REPAIR SERVICES DRAWING #CAS AAL23. AIRCRAFT RETURNED T
- [SDR PCAA0108102](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCAA0108102.md): Rivet · loose · Aug 31, 2001 · N817EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Nacelle/Pylon, Main Frame
  > DURING FLEET INSPECTION FOR NACELLE RIVETS BEING LOOSE AND MISSING, FOUR LOOSE RIVETS WERE FOUND ON OUTBOARD RIGHT COWLING BELOW FLAP TRACK. FOUR RIVETS WERE REPLACED ON COWLING. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR PCAA0106055](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCAA0106055.md): Control Box · inoperative · Jun 17, 2001 · N817EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Emergency Lighting
  > MDT- FLIGHT#3754. CREW REPORTED EMERGENCY LIGHTS WILL NOT TURN OFF. MAINTENANCE REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHT CONTROL BOX. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR PCAA0009061](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCAA0009061.md): Structure · cracked · Sep 13, 2000 · N817EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > MDT- DURING A FLEET INSPECTION, REAR FUSELAGE STRUCTURE WAS FOUND CRACKED OVER A PREVIOUS REPAIR AT FRAME 4 IN APU AREA. CRACK WAS REPAIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH REPAIR DRAWING RD8-55-199. AIRCRAFT WAS THEN RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR PCAA9900010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCAA9900010.md): Mechanism · out of adjust · Apr 29, 1999 · N817EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > PHL FLT 3810 - AIRSTAIR DOOR WAS DIFFICULT TO OPEN WHEN DEPLANING PASSENGERS. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND FOUND THE DOOR LIFT MECHANISM AT FAULT. ADJUSTED IAW BOMBARDIER PROCEDURES CHAPTER 52. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR PCAA9800781](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCAA9800781.md): Smoke Detector · malfunctioned · Aug 26, 1998 · N817EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Smoke Detection
  > EN ROUTE TO ISP, AIRCRAFT DIVERTED INTO ACY DUE TO BAG BAY SMOKE DETECTOR WARNING ILLUMINATED. CREW INSPECTED BAG COMPARTMENT AND FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF SMOKE OR FIRE. THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT DID REPORT A FOUL SMELL OF AEROSOL THROUGHOUT THE CABIN. MAINTENANCE I
- [SDR PCAA9800728](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCAA9800728.md): Switch · failed · Feb 16, 1998 · N817EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Emergency Lighting
  > LEVER FOR EMERGENCY LIGHT SWITCH BROKEN OFF. REPLACED SWITCH, PERFORMED OPERATIONAL TEST OF EMERGENCY LIGHT SYSTEM. OPERATIONAL TEST NORMAL. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (X)
- [SDR PCAA9800704](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCAA9800704.md): Bulb · failed · Jan 24, 1998 · N817EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Emergency Lighting
  > ONE LIGHT INOPERATIVE IN FLOOR EMERGENCY PROXIMITY LIGHTING SYSTEM. REMOVED AND REPLACED BULB. OPERATIONAL TEST NORMAL. A/C RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)
- [SDR PCAA9700617](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCAA9700617.md): Bulb · failed · Nov 14, 1997 · N817EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Emergency Lighting
  > SEVERAL EMERGENCY FLOOR PROXIMITY LIGHTING SYSTEM BULBS INOPERATIVE. REPAIRED OPEN CIRCUIT IN EMERGENCY FLOOR PROXIMITY LIGHTING SYSTEM WIRING. OPERATIONAL TEST NORMAL. A/C RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)
- [SDR PCAA9700559](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCAA9700559.md): Bulb · failed · Oct 1, 1997 · N817EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Emergency Lighting
  > TWO LIGHTS IN FLOOR EMERGENCY PROXIMITY LIGHTING INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED LAMPS. OPERATIONAL TEST NORMAL. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)
- [SDR PCAA9700447](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCAA9700447.md): Tube · failed · Jun 14, 1997 · N817EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Hydraulic System, Main
  > UPON DESCENT INTO BGM, THE CREW REPORTED THE NR 1 HYDRAULIC QTY AND PRESSURE WERE LOST. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE LINE FROM THE NR 1 PRESSURE MANIFOLD TO THE ANTI-SKID BROKEN. REMOVED AND REPLACED LINE IAW DH
- [SDR PCAA9700408](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCAA9700408.md): Oil Line · chafed · May 2, 1997 · N817EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Engine Oil Distribution (Airframe Furnished)
  > DURING ROUTINE 'A' CHECK, THE RIGHT ENGINE INBOARD OIL LINE FROM OIL COOLER WAS FOUND CHAFED. REMOVED AND REPLACED OIL LINE IAW DHC MM, LEAK CHECKED GOOD. A/C RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)
- [SDR PCAA9600326](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCAA9600326.md): Air Distr · odor · Dec 2, 1996 · N817EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Air Distribution System
  > EN ROUTE FROM ABE TO BOS, AIRCRAFT DIVERTED INTO MHT DUE TO A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL EVIDENT IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AFT OF ROW 7. INSPECTED BOTH ENGINES FOR FUEL LEAKS, INSPECTED FUEL LINES, APU, AND BLEEDS. DRAINED EPA TANKS. NO LEAKS NOTED. GROUND RAN AIR
- [SDR PCAA9600293](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCAA9600293.md): Smoke Det Amp · malfunctioned · Jun 4, 1996 · N817EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Smoke Detection
  > FLT 3534 - AFT BAG COMPARTMENT SMOKE WARNING ILLUMINATED IN TURBULANCE. EMERGENCY DECLARED, AIRCRAFT DIVERTED TO LNS. SMOKE WARNING INDICATION EXTINGUISHED ON LANDING. NO EVIDENCE OF SMOKE OR FIRE. REPLACED SMOKE DETECTOR AMPLIFIER AS A PRECAUTIONARY MEASUR
- [SDR PCAA9600268](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCAA9600268.md): Smoke Detector · malfunctioned · Feb 25, 1996 · N817EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Smoke Detection
  > SMOKE WARNING IN AFT BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT AFTER SEVERE TURBULANCE ON SHORT FINAL. INSPECTED AFT BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT SMOKE DETECTORS. PERFORMED TEST IAW MM CHAPTER 26-12-00 PAGE 201. FOUND OK, INSPECTED AIRCRAFT IAW SEVERE TURBULANCE INSPECTION OF DEHAVILLAND
- [SDR PCAA9500247](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCAA9500247.md): Hyd Pump · failed · Dec 9, 1995 · N817EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), Main
  > AFTER TAKEOFF, LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT WITH GEAR SELECTED UP, A LOUD CONTINUOUS RUMBLING NOISE HEARD IN NOSE WHEEL AREA. LEFT MAIN AND NOSE DOOR YELLOW LIGHTS STAYED ON AND RIGHT MAIN RED JACKED AIRCRAFT. PERFORMED SEVERAL GEAR RETRACTION TESTS. GEAR

## 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 = 'N817EX' AND deregistration_id = 'N817EX-2005-03-24'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N817EX-2005-03-24/reports

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