# Service difficulty reports: N818EX, cancelled Mar 24, 2005

A list on [N818EX, cancelled Mar 24, 2005](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N818EX-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 PCAA0403178](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCAA0403178.md): Battery Pack · failed · Mar 5, 2004 · N818EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Emergency Lighting
  > MAINTENANCE CREATED DISCREPANCY DUE TO THE LEFT HAND AFT EGRESS EMERGENCY LIGHT NOT TESTING. IT WAS FOUND THAT THE ASSOCIATED BATTERY PACK WAS FAULTY. PACK WAS REPLACED AND SYSTEM OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR PCAA0403175](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCAA0403175.md): Brake Assy · leaking · Mar 4, 2004 · N818EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Landing Gear Brake System
  > FLIGHT 4014 REPORTED AIRCRAFT VIBRATING WHEN USING RIGHT HAND BRAKE. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE INBOARD RIGHT HAND BRAKE ASSEMBLY LEAKING. THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED AND THE SYSTEM OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD, AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR PCAA0312149](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCAA0312149.md): Battery Pack · faulty · Dec 14, 2003 · N818EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Emergency Lighting
  > WHILE AIRCRAFT WAS IN MAINTENANCE IT WAS DISCOVERED DURING TEST THAT SEVERAL OVERHEAD AND OUTSIDE EMERGENCY LIGHTS DID NOT TEST. MAINTENANCE FOUND POSITION 300 POWER SUPPLY WITH GROUND WIRE BROKEN AND ASSOCIATED BATTERY OVERHEATING. BOTH WERE REPLACED BUT PR
- [SDR PCAA0201016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCAA0201016.md): Seat Track · corroded · Dec 26, 2001 · N818EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > DURING C-CHECK INSPECTION INBOARD LEFT SEAT RAIL FOUND TO HAVE EXCESSIVE CORROSION AT STATION X208. FORWARD SECTION OF SEAT RAIL WAS SPLICED AT STATION X260 IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEHAVILLAND REPAIR DRAWING RD8-53-3074, RD8-53-1102, & RD8-53-2295. AIRCRAFT RETUR
- [SDR PCAA0111146](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCAA0111146.md): Link · worn · Nov 6, 2001 · N818EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/Axle
  > DURING FLEET INSPECTION OF NOSE GEAR FOR WEAR IN TRAILING ARM LINK ASSEMBLY, TRAILING ARM LINK BEARING AND PIN FOUND WORN. REPLACED LOWER LINK BEARING AND PIN. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR PCAA0108097](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCAA0108097.md): Rivet · missing · Aug 29, 2001 · N818EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Nacelle/Pylon, Main Frame
  > BGM- DURING FLEET INSPECTION OF NACELLES FOR LOOSE AND MISSING FASTENERS FOUND 4 RIVETS MISSING FROM OUTBOARD RIGHT NACELLE AFT OF FLAP TRACK TRAILING EDGE. MAINTENANCE REPLACED RIVETS ON RIGHT OUTBOARD NACELLE AFT OF FLAP TRACK TRAILING EDGE. AIRCRAFT RETUR
- [SDR PCAA0108091](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCAA0108091.md): Wire · broken · Aug 17, 2001 · N818EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Light System Wiring
  > BGM-DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE VISIT TWO FORWARD EMERGENCY LIGHTS ON FLOOR WERE FOUND INOPERATIVE. BROKEN WIRES REPAIRED ON TWO FORWARD EMERGENCY LIGHTS. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR PCAA0107070](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCAA0107070.md): Terminal · damaged · Jul 14, 2001 · N818EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Emergency Lighting
  > DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE VISIT EMERGENCY LIGHTS FOUND TO FLICKER WHEN SELECTED ON FROM THE FLIGHT ATTENDANTS PANEL. TERMINAL END REPAIRED AT FLIGHT ATTENDANTS LIGHT SWITCH. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR PCAA0104026](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCAA0104026.md): Bushing · missing · Apr 5, 2001 · N818EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > LGA-FLIGHT 3704 CREW REPORTED PASSENGER DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. MAINTENANCE FOUND THREADED BUSHING MISSING ON HANDRAIL ASSEMBLY. INSTALLED INTERIM REPAIR ON DOOR. DOOR OPERATES NORMALLY. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. CORRECT BUSHING INSTALLED LATER THAT DAY.
- [SDR PCAA0008054](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCAA0008054.md): Structure · cracked · Aug 9, 2000 · N818EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > MDT - DURING A FLEET INSPECTION THE REAR FUSELAGE STRUCTURE WAS FOUND CRACKED AT FRAME 4, STRINGER 4 ON THE LEFT SIDE. REPAIRS WERE MADE IAW RD8-55-199 AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR PCAA00087054](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCAA00087054.md): Structure · cracked · Aug 9, 2000 · N818EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > MDT - DURING A FLEET INSPECTION THE REAR FUSELAGE STRUCTURE WAS FOUND CRACKED AT FRAME 4, STRINGER 4, LEFT SIDE. REPAIRS WERE DONE IAW RD8-55-199 AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR PCAA9800790](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCAA9800790.md): Oil Cooler · failed · Oct 18, 1998 · N818EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Engine Oil Cooler
  > NR 2 OIL TEMP PEAKED AT 120 DURING CLIMB. GOT AS LOW AS 114 DURING DESCENT. PRECAUTIONARY LANDING MADE AT BDL. LIMITATION EXCEEDED BY 7 MINS AT 115 DEGREES WHILE COMING IN ON APPROACH. REMOVED AND REPLACED OIL COOLER ASSEMBLY. GROUND RAN ENGINE, TEMPERATU
- [SDR PCAA9800753](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCAA9800753.md): Bulb · failed · Mar 15, 1998 · N818EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Emergency Lighting
  > ONE LIGHT INOPERATIVE IN FLOOR EMERGENCY PROXIMITY LIGHTING SYSTEM. REMOVED AND REPLACED BULB. OPERATIONAL TEST NORMAL. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)
- [SDR PCAA9800741](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCAA9800741.md): Light · failed · Mar 4, 1998 · N818EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Emergency Lighting
  > COCKPIT PORTABLE EMERGENCY LIGHT CAME ON TWICE AND REMAINED ON. CABIN EMERGENCY LIGHTS ARE OFF. REMOVED AND REPLACED COCKPIT OVERHEAD PORTABLE EMERGENCY LIGHT ASSEMBLY WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. OPERATIONAL TEST NORMAL. A/C RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)
- [SDR PCAA9800714](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCAA9800714.md): Bulb · failed · Feb 8, 1998 · N818EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Emergency Lighting
  > FORWARD CABIN EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN HAS ONE INOPERATIVE BULB. REMOVED AND REPLACED BULB. OPERATIONAL TEST NORMAL. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (X)
- [SDR PCAA9700673](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCAA9700673.md): Engine · failed · Dec 28, 1997 · N818EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > ISP - DURING CLIMB-OUT FROM ISP, TEH NR 1 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE DROPPED TO APPROXIMATELY 40 PSI THEN RETURNED TO 60 PSI, ASSOCIATED WITH THE NR 1 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT. A/C RETURNED TO FIELD. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED IAW PWC MANUAL AND FOUND NO DEFECT
- [SDR PCAA9700664](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCAA9700664.md): Oil Press Sw · failed · Dec 21, 1997 · N818EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Engine Oil Pressure
  > DURING TAKEOFF FROM HTS, THE NR 1 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT CAME ON, OIL PRESSURE GAUGE INDICATED NORMAL. A/C ABORTED TAKEOFF. MAINTENANCE T/S SYSTEM AND REPLACED THE NR 1 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH, RAN A/C AT POWER, OPERATION CHECK, LEAK CHECK GOOD. PERFO
- [SDR PCAA9700625](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCAA9700625.md): Light · broken · Nov 29, 1997 · N818EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Emergency Lighting
  > LEFT AFT EMERGENCY EXIT, SIDEWALL LIGHT IS BROKE. REMOVED AND REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHT ASSY. A/C RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)
- [SDR PCAA9700610](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCAA9700610.md): Oil System · req'd service · Nov 12, 1997 · N818EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > UPON TAKEOFF FROM ROC, THE NR 1 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE DROPPED 25 PSI. THE CREW SECURED THE ENGINE IAW PROCEDURES AND RETURNED TO FIELD. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED THE NR 1 ENGINE IAW PWC MM 05-50. NO DEBRIS OR DEFECTS NOTED. SERVICED THE ENGINE WITH 3 QUARTS OF O
- [SDR PCAA9700594](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCAA9700594.md): Valve · failed · Oct 31, 1997 · N818EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Engine Oil Temperature Regulator
  > AFTER TAKEOFF FROM SYR, NR 1 ENGINE OIL TEMP WENT TO 120 DEGREES 10 MINUTES INTO FLIGHT AND REMAINED STEADY UNTIL ENGINE WAS BROUGHT BACK TO FLIGHT IDLE. A/C DIVERTED INTO BGM, AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MX TROUBLESHOT AND FOUND THE NR 1 ENGINE OIL COOLER
- [SDR PCAA9700593](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCAA9700593.md): Door · malfunctioned · Oct 31, 1997 · N818EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Engine Oil Distribution (Airframe Furnished)
  > NR 1 ENGINE OIL TEMP WENT TO 120 DEGREES ON TAKEOFF AND REMAINED STEADY. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO FIELD SYR AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REMOVED THE NR 1 ENGINE OIL COOLER DOOR PER CDL. OIL TEMPERATURE REMAINED WITHIN LIMITS AND A/C WAS DISPATCHED U
- [SDR PCAA9700560](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCAA9700560.md): Light · inoperative · Oct 2, 1997 · N818EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Emergency Lighting
  > COCKPIT OVERHEAD PORTABLE EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED COCKPIT OVERHEAD PORTABLE EMERGENCY LIGHT ASSEMBLY WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. OPERATIONAL TEST NORMAL. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)
- [SDR PCAA9700511](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCAA9700511.md): Light · inoperative · Aug 9, 1997 · N818EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Emergency Lighting
  > COCKPIT PORTABLE EMERGENCY LIGHT DIM. REMOVED AND REPLACED COCKPIT PORTABLE EMERGENCY LIGHT ASSEMBLY WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMAL. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)
- [SDR PCAA9700442](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCAA9700442.md): Battery · loose · Jul 7, 1997 · N818EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Emergency Lighting
  > SEVERAL LAMPS INOPERATIVE IN EMERGENCY FLOOR PATH LIGHTING. FOUND NR 3 BATTERY LOOSE IN CASE. RESECURED BATTERY. OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMAL. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)
- [SDR PCAA9705001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCAA9705001.md): Frame · cracked · May 22, 1997 · N818EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, AFT FUSELAGE NR 4 FRAME FOUND CRACKED AT NR 4 STRINGER. REPAIRED FRAME IAW DHC RD 8-55-199.
- [SDR PCAA9700363](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCAA9700363.md): Oil System · malfunction · Apr 9, 1997 · N818EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > OIL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION
- [SDR PCAA9700351](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCAA9700351.md): Hyd Hose Assy · failed · Feb 21, 1997 · N818EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Hydraulic System, Main
  > AFTER TAKEOFF FROM BWI, NR 2 ENGINE LOST HYDRAULIC CONTENTS. A/C RETURNED TO FIELD. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND FOUND A HYDRAULIC HOSE TO THE NOSE GEAR ACTUATOR LEAKING. REMOVED AND REPLACED HOSE ASSEMBLY, ENGINE DRIVEN HYDRAULIC PUMP AND CASE DRAIN FILTER IA
- [SDR PCAA9600319](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCAA9600319.md): Windshield · shattered · Nov 5, 1996 · N818EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Flight Compartment Windows
  > EN ROUTE FROM LGA TO MHT, CAPTAIN'S WINDSHIELD SHATTERED DURING CRUISE FLIGHT. A/C DIVERTED TO BDL. REMOVED AND REPLACED CAPTAIN'S WINDSHIELD, REPLACED HEAT CONTROLLER AS PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE. WORK PERFORMED IAW DHC MM. A/C RETURNED TO SERVICE. (X)
- [SDR PCAA9600304](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCAA9600304.md): Selector Valve · leaking · Sep 9, 1996 · N818EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Landing Gear Selector
  > FLT 3701 - DURING CRUISE NR 2 HYDRAULIC QTY INDICATED ZERO. HYDRAULIC PRESSURE WAS NORMAL. DURING APPROACH GEAR HAD TO BE MANUALLY EXTENDED. INSPECTED AND FOUND LANDING GEAR CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE LEAKING DUE TO TORN PACKING. REPLACED UPPER PACKING. BLED
- [SDR PCAA9500250](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCAA9500250.md): Windshield · cracked · Nov 21, 1995 · N818EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Flight Compartment Windows
  > FIRST OFFICERS WINDSHIELD HAS LARGE CRACK IN IT. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO FIELD IN BWI. FERRIED TO MDT FOR REPAIR. REMOVED AND REPLACED FLIGHT OFFICERS WINDSHIELD AND HEAT CONTROLLER AS A PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE. OPERATIONAL CHECKED GOOD. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO S

## 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 = 'N818EX' AND deregistration_id = 'N818EX-2005-03-24'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N818EX-2005-03-24/reports

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