# Service difficulty reports: N838EX, cancelled May 26, 2023

A list on [N838EX, cancelled May 26, 2023](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N838EX-2023-05-26.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 · 118 reports

- [SDR HNAA2017060600199](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2017060600199.md): Battery · not seated · May 31, 2017 · N838EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Emergency Lighting
  > FWD LEFT EXTERIOR EMERGENCY LIGHT FLICKERING. SEATED THE LOWER EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY. OPS CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR HNAA2017051000158](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2017051000158.md): Oxygen Mask · deteriorated · May 8, 2017 · N838EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Crew Oxygen System
  > CREW FULL FACE SMOKE MASK FOUND DRY ROTTED AND TORN. LEAKING AND IN UNSERVICEABLE CONDITION. R & R THE SMOKE MASK. OPS CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR HNAA2017050500152](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2017050500152.md): Unknown · multiple fail · May 5, 2017 · N838EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Ice/Rain Protection System
  > NR 1 PITOT HEAT CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED, FOLLOWED BY LOSS OF CAPTAINS AIRSPEED INDICATOR, ALTIMETER AND BOTH FLIGHT DIRECTORS. PERFORMED A GENERAL INSPECTION, NO DEFECTS NOTED.
- [SDR HNAA2017030300072](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2017030300072.md): Bulb · dim · Mar 3, 2017 · N838EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Emergency Lighting
  > LEFT CENTER EMERGENCY LIGHT IS DIM. REMOVED AND REPLACED BULBS. OPS CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR HNAA2017030300071](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2017030300071.md): Bulb · dim · Mar 3, 2017 · N838EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Emergency Lighting
  > LEFT CENTER EMERGENCY EXIT WALL LIGHT IS DIM. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE BULBS. OPS CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR HNAA2017030200070](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2017030200070.md): Bulb · inoperative · Mar 3, 2017 · N838EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Emergency Lighting
  > SECOND MOST AFT FLOOR EMERGENCY LIGHT IS OUT, RIGHT SIDE. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE BULB. OPS CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR HNAA2016102100327](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2016102100327.md): Connector · failed · Oct 21, 2016 · N838EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Hydraulic Power System Wiring
  > ROLL SPOILER OUTBOARD HYDRAULIC CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT. HYDRAULIC PRESSURE AND QUANTITY NORM. COMPLIED WITH EMERGENCY CHECKLIST AS REQUIRED.....REMOVED AND REPLACED LOW PRESSURE SWITCH, NO FIX. REMOVED AND REPLACED CONNECTOR PLUG. OPS CHECKED GOO
- [SDR HNAA2016070600209](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2016070600209.md): Battery · discharged · Jul 6, 2016 · N838EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Emergency Lighting
  > AFT & FWD FLOOR EMERGENCY LIGHTS VERY DIM, WHILE EMERGENCY ARM SWITCH IN COCKPIT IS SET TO ARM. R & R EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PS 5, ALL EMERGENCY LIGHTS OPS CHECK GOOD IAW WC 33-50-03.
- [SDR HNAA2015112000345](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2015112000345.md): Bulb · inoperative · Nov 20, 2015 · N838EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Emergency Lighting
  > 1 RED EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERATIVE OUT, 4TH FROM BACK. R & R BULB, OPS CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR HNAA2015081000253](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2015081000253.md): Oil System · low · Aug 8, 2015 · N838EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > IN FLIGHT, NR 1 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY FLASHED AND NR 1 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE GAGE FLUCTUATED 45-55 PSI. CREW SHUT ENGINE DOWN. CHECKED ENGINE OIL. FOUND 6 QUARTS LOW. SERVICED ENGINE OIL. GROUND RAN ACFT. NO LEAKS OR PRESSURE FLUCT
- [SDR HNAA2015073100248](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2015073100248.md): Light · broken · Jul 31, 2015 · N838EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Emergency Lighting
  > RIGHT FWD EMERGENCY LIGHT BASE IS BROKEN. REMOVED SCREWS, R & R LIGHT ASSY, AT SAID LOCATION, REINSTALLED SCREWS. OPS CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR HNAA2015060500181](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2015060500181.md): Bulb · inoperative · Jun 5, 2015 · N838EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Emergency Lighting
  > THIRD RED EMERGENCY ESCAPE PATH FLOOR LIGHT IS INOPERATIVE. R & R BULB A EMERGENCY ESCAPE PATH FLOOR LIGHT. OPS CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR HNAA2015050400150](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2015050400150.md): Bulb · inoperative · May 4, 2015 · N838EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Emergency Lighting
  > EMERGENCY LIGHT AT ROW 5DF IS INOPERATIVE. R & R BULB. OPS CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR HNAA2015032500106](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2015032500106.md): Connector · corroded · Mar 25, 2015 · N838EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Flight Control System Wiring
  > FLAP DRIVE CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT. INSPECTED AND FOUND 2452-P5 HAS CORROSION IN THE PINS AND 2452-E1, 2452-E2, SPLICE NEEDING REPLACED DUE TO MOISTURE EGRESS. REPLACED SPLICES, CONNECTOR PLUG AND PINS. OPS CHECKED GOOD AT THIS TIME IAW 27-50-01
- [SDR HNAA2015031300092](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2015031300092.md): Actuator · malfunctioned · Mar 13, 2015 · N838EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Landing Gear Actuator
  > UPON GEAR RETRACTION, RT AMBER LIGHT REMAINED ON. CREW CYCLED GEAR, IAW CHECKLIST. LIGHT REMAINED ON. GEAR DOOR WAS CONFIRMED OPEN. R & R GEAR DOOR ACTUATOR AND ADJUSTED ROD END IAW MM 32-10-36. LEAKED CHECKED GOOD. ADJUSTED DOORS PE 32-10-21. OPS AND LEA
- [SDR HNAA2014111700328](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2014111700328.md): Bulb · inoperative · Nov 17, 2014 · N838EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Emergency Lighting
  > AFT OVERHEAD EMERGENCY LIGHT IS INOPERATIVE AT ROWS 7DF AND 7AC. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE BULBS. OPS CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR HNAA2014101700290](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2014101700290.md): Transceiver · failed · Oct 17, 2014 · N838EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Weather Radar System
  > RADAR PAINTS WEATHER THAT IS NOT PRESENT. R & R WEATHER RADAR TRANSCEIVER IAW MM 34-41-04 AND BULLETIN 34-18 AND RADAR INDICATOR IAW MM 34-02-02. OPS CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR HNAA2014082000244](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2014082000244.md): Light · inoperative · Aug 20, 2014 · N838EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Emergency Lighting
  > TWO EMERGENCY FLOOR LIGHTS ARE INOPERATIVE AT SEAT 6DF. R & R EMERGENCY LIGHT. OPS CHECKED GOOD IAW MM 33-51-02.
- [SDR HNAA2013122600639](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2013122600639.md): Actuator · leaking · Dec 26, 2013 · N838EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Drag Control Actuator
  > DURING TAXI, HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKING FROM RT WING. LOST NR 1 HYDRAULIC QTY AND ISOLATION LIGHT ILLUMINATED. R & R RT INBD ROLL SPOILER ACTUATOR IAW AMM 27-14-05. OPS CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR HNAA2013112200584](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2013112200584.md): Bulb · inoperative · Nov 21, 2013 · N838EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Emergency Lighting
  > CABIN-ROW 1DF EMERGENCY SIDEWALL LIGHT HAS AN INOPERATIVE BULB. R & R BULB.
- [SDR HNAA2013092300506](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2013092300506.md): Bulb · inoperative · Sep 23, 2013 · N838EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Emergency Lighting
  > NORMAL GREEN LIGHT ON EMERGENCY LIGHT BUTTON FOR F/A PANEL IS INOPERATIVE. R & R EMERGENCY LIGHT BULB ON F/A PANEL IAW AMM 33-51-02. OPS CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR HNAA2013091700496](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2013091700496.md): Battery · inoperative · Sep 16, 2013 · N838EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Emergency Lighting
  > EMERGENCY LIGHT OUT. R & R EMERGENCY LIGHTS BATTERY AT 3352-PS 2 ROW 1DF IAW AMM 33-51-00.
- [SDR HNAA2013072200414](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2013072200414.md): Bulb · failed · Jul 22, 2013 · N838EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Emergency Lighting
  > 4TH RED EMERGENCY FLOOR PATH LIGHT IS INOPERATIVE. R & R BULB FOR RED EMERGENCY FLOOR PATH LIGHT. OPS CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR HNAA2013072200413](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2013072200413.md): Bulb · failed · Jul 22, 2013 · N838EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Emergency Lighting
  > AFT CEILING EMERGENCY LIGHT IS INOPERATIVE. R & R BULB. OPS CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR HNAA2013071200408](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2013071200408.md): Bulb · failed · Jul 12, 2013 · N838EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Emergency Lighting
  > EMERGENCY FLOOR PATH LIGHT IS INOPERATIVE AT ROW 1. R & R BULB IN ROW 1 EMERGENCY FLOOR PATH LIGHT. OPS CHECKED GOOD IAW AMM 33-57-00.
- [SDR HNAA2013052700309](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2013052700309.md): Bulb · failed · May 27, 2013 · N838EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Emergency Lighting
  > CEILING EMERGENCY LIGHT IS INOP AT ROW 7. REMOVED LENS, R & R BULB. OPS CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR HNAA2013050900259](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2013050900259.md): Actuator · loose · May 10, 2013 · N838EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Aileron Tab Control System
  > AILERON TRIM RWD INOPERATIVE, DOES NOT RESPOND. LWD OK. INSPECTED AND FOUND AILERON TRIM TAB ACTUATOR HARDWARE MISSING. INSTALLED NEW HARDWARE, RIG AND FUNCTION CHECKED IAW 27-13-00, & 27-13-06.
- [SDR HNAA2013020800038](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2013020800038.md): Bulb · inoperative · Feb 8, 2013 · N838EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Emergency Lighting
  > CEILING EMERGENCY LIGHT IS INOPERATIVE AT ROW 7. R & R BULB, AT SAID LOCATION. OPS CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR HNAA2012121001099](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2012121001099.md): Pressure Switch · malfunctioned · Dec 10, 2012 · N838EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), Main
  > NR 2 ENGINE HYD PUMP CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT AND REMAINED ON FOR 10 MINUTES. NO LOST OF PSI. NO FLUID LOSS AND NO ASSOCIATED CAUTION LIGHTS. R & R NR 2 EDP LOW PRESSURE SWITCH IAW AMM 291031 ACTUATED SYS. LEAK AND OPS CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR HNAA2012111201038](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2012111201038.md): Bulb · failed · Nov 12, 2012 · N838EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Emergency Lighting
  > EMERGENCY FLOOR PATH LIGHT IS INOPERATIVE. R & R EMERGENCY FLOOR PATH LIGHT BULB. OPS CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR HNAA2012102901023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2012102901023.md): Bulb · failed · Oct 29, 2012 · N838EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Emergency Lighting
  > INOPERATIVE EMERGENCY PATH LIGHTS AT ROW 6 AND 9. R & R BULBS FOR EMERGENCY PATH LIGHTING. SECURED LENS COVER. OPS CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR HNAA2012102201019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2012102201019.md): Bulb · failed · Oct 22, 2012 · N838EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Emergency Lighting
  > WALL EMERGENCY LIGHT DIM AT ROW 1DF. REMOVED COVERS, REMOVED BURNED BULB. INSTALLED NEW BULB AND REINSTALLED COVER. OPS CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR HNAA2012101501014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2012101501014.md): Bulb · failed · Oct 15, 2012 · N838EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Emergency Lighting
  > AFT OVERHEAD EMERGENCY LIGHT IS INOPERATIVE. REMOVED OVERHEAD PANEL, R & R BULB. REINSTALLED PANEL WITH ATTACHED HARDWARE. OPS CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR HNAA2012090500944](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2012090500944.md): Unknown · malfunctioned · Sep 5, 2012 · N838EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Propeller Feathering/Reversing
  > AUTOFEATHER WILL NOT ARM ON TAKEOFF ROLL. ABORTED TAKEOFF IAW MOC. PERFORMED GROUND TEST OF AUTOFEATHER. OPS CHECKED NORMAL AT THIS TIME.
- [SDR HNAA2012082900934](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2012082900934.md): Warning Horn · activated · Aug 29, 2012 · N838EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Propeller System
  > BETA WARNING HORN SOUNDED INTERMITTENTLY AFTER LANDING, DURING TAXI. BETA WARNING HORN SYS WITH MOD VERIFIED OPS CHECK OF BETA LOCKOUT SYS IAW CREW ORIGINATING CHECKLIST. PULLED AND COLLARED CIRCUIT BREAKER C8.
- [SDR HNAA2012072700883](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2012072700883.md): Lamp · failed · Jul 27, 2012 · N838EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Emergency Lighting
  > LEFT AFT FUSELAGE EMERGENCY LIGHT DIM. R & R LAMP IAW MM 33-51-00.
- [SDR HNAA2012052100797](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2012052100797.md): Unknown · smoke · May 19, 2012 · N838EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Air Distribution System
  > AFTER APU START WITH BLEED SELECTED OFF, ACFT FILLED WITH SMOKE. RAN APU WITH AND WITHOUT BLEED SELECTED, NO SMOKE NOTED. APU OIL LEVEL CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR HNAA2012031500692](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2012031500692.md): Seat Track · corroded · Mar 14, 2012 · N838EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > LEFT SIDE INBD SEAT TRACK CORRODED ALONG TOP SURFACE. BLENDED SEAT TRACK AND WAS FOUND TO BE WITHIN LIMITS IAW RD8-53-4698. COMPLIED WITH HFEC INSPECTION. NO DEFECTS NOTED.
- [SDR HNAA2012031400691](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2012031400691.md): Seat Track · corroded · Mar 14, 2012 · N838EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > LEFT SIDE INBD SEAT TRACK CORRODED ALONG FLOOR PANEL MATING FLANGE. BLENDED SEAT TRACK AND FOUND TO BE WITHIN LIMITS IAW RD8-53-4698. COMPLIED WITH HFEC INSPECTION. NO DEFECTS NOTED.
- [SDR HNAA2012031400688](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2012031400688.md): Bulb · failed · Mar 14, 2012 · N838EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Emergency Lighting
  > EMERGENCY LIGHTS AT AIRSTAIRS AND ROW 4DF IS INOPERATIVE. R & R BULBS AND REINSTALLING LENS. OPS CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR HNAA2012030700660](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2012030700660.md): Battery Pack · failed · Mar 7, 2012 · N838EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Emergency Lighting
  > FLOOR EMERGENCY LIGHTS FLICKERED AFTER TAKEOFF AND WERE INTERMITTENT IN FLIGHT. CLEANED AND RESEATED EMERGENCY LIGHTS CONTROL BOX. NO DEFECTS NOTED PERFORMED OPS CHECK IAW MM 33-50-03Q. OPS CHECKED GOOD. FIRST 2 RED FLOOR EMERGENCY LIGHTS OUT. R & R POWER
- [SDR HNAA2012030700666](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2012030700666.md): Controller · malfunctioned · Mar 7, 2012 · N838EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Emergency Lighting
  > EMERGENCY LIGHTS IN CABIN FLICKER I TURBULANCE. R & R EMERGENCY LIGHTS CONTROLLER IAW MM 33-51-00. OPS CHECKED GOOD. OK FOR SERVICE.
- [SDR HNAA2011120100410](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2011120100410.md): Connector · loose · Dec 1, 2011 · N838EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Ice/Rain Protection System Wiring
  > NR 1 PITOT HEAT FAILED INFLIGHT WITH ASSOCIATED DADC AND AHRS DISCREPENCIES. REMOVED LT PITOT PROBE AND FOUND CONNECTOR LOOSE. REMOVED, CLEANED AND RESEATED CONNECTOR. OPS CHECKED GOOD. ALL DADC AND AHRS DISCREPENCIES CLEARED. ALL SYS CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR HNAA2011112300395](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2011112300395.md): Bulb · inoperative · Nov 22, 2011 · N838EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Emergency Lighting
  > ROW 1 AND ROW 8 EMERGENCY FLOOR PATH LIGHTS ARE INOPERATIVE. R & R BULBS. OPS CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR HNAA2011112200001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2011112200001.md): Bulb · inoperative · Nov 22, 2011 · N838EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Emergency Lighting
  > ROW 1 AND ROW 8 EMERGENCY FLOOR PATH LIGHTS ARE INOPERATIVE. R & R BULBS. OPS CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR HNAA2011090100262](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2011090100262.md): Power Supply · failed · Aug 17, 2011 · N838EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Emergency Lighting
  > F/A EMERGENCY LIGHT SWITCH IS INOPERATIVE. R & R F/A PANEL EMERGENCY LIGHT SWITCH, NO FIX. R & R POWER SUPPLY AT PS1, OPS CHECKED GOOD. OK FOR SERVICE IAW WIRING MANUAL 33-51-01.
- [SDR HNAA2011081700261](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2011081700261.md): Bulb · failed · Aug 17, 2011 · N838EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Emergency Lighting
  > EMERGENCY WALKWAY BULB INOP AT ROW 1, MOST FORWARD BULB. RELAMP EMERGENCY FLOOR LIGHT. OPS CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR HNAA2011030900041](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2011030900041.md): Battery Pack · failed · Feb 20, 2011 · N838EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Emergency Lighting
  > CABIN EMERGENCY LIGHTS ARE NOT ILLUMINATING WHEN TESTED. R & R BATTERY PACKS IAW WORKCARD 33-50-05R. CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR HNAA2011021500004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2011021500004.md): Bulb · burned out · Jan 15, 2011 · N838EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Emergency Lighting
  > AFT EMERGENCY CEILING LIGHT INOP. R & R BULB, OPS CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR HNAA2011021500003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2011021500003.md): Module · broken · Jan 15, 2011 · N838EX · Dhav DHC8102 · Emergency Lighting
  > 2 EMERGENCY ESCAPE PATH LIGHTS INOP. R & R ONE LIGHT BULB AT ROW 1, OPS CHECKED GOOD.INSTALLED NEW LIGHT MODULE AFTER REMOVING BROKEN MODULE AT ROW 9. OPS CHECKED GOOD.

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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 = 'N838EX' AND deregistration_id = 'N838EX-2023-05-26'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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