# Service difficulty reports: AiResearch TPE331 series

A list on [AiResearch TPE331 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/airesearch-tpe331-series.md).

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Page 1 of 8 · 394 reports

- [SDR JIKA2026041701](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JIKA2026041701.md): Engine · flamed out · Apr 4, 2026 · N672AV · Swrngn SA227AC · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > ON FINAL APPROACH THE NR 2 ENGINE EXPERIENCED A FLAME OUT CONDITION AND THE PILOT WAS ABLE TO LAND THE AIRCRAFT SAFELY WITH ONLY POWER FROM THE #1 ENGINE. A GENERAL VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE FIRST STAGE COMPRESSOR SECTION REVEALED NO DAMAGE. A GENERAL VISUAL IN
- [SDR JIKA2026012601](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JIKA2026012601.md): Hydraulic Line · damaged · Jan 19, 2026 · N241DH · Swrngn SA227AT · Hydraulic System, Main
  > WHILE PREPARING TO EXTEND THE LANDING GEAR, THE FLIGHT CREW NOTED THAT BOTH HYDRAULIC LOW-PRESSURE LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. QRH PROCEDURES WERE FOLLOWED AND THE LANDING GEAR WAS MANUALLY ACTUATED TO THE DOWN AND LOCKED POSITION. THE LANDING WAS UNEVENTFUL AND
- [SDR JIKA2026012301](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JIKA2026012301.md): Trim System · out of alignment · Jan 6, 2026 · N31704 · Beech 1900C · Flight Control System
  > DURING CLIMB, THE FLIGHT CREW NOTED THAT THE AIRCRAFT ROLLED TO THE LEFT AND REQUIRED FULL INPUT TO LEVEL OFF THE WINGS. THE CREW CALLED IT IN, AND AIR RETURNED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOT THE SYSTEM, CHECKED ALL FLIGHT CONTROL CABLES FOR
- [SDR JIKA2025123001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JIKA2025123001.md): Hydraulic Line · chafed · Dec 24, 2025 · N422MA · Swrngn SA227AC · Hydraulic System, Main
  > DURING FLIGHT AFTER SHORTY AFTER LEVEL OFF, THE FLIGHT CREW EXPERIENCE A LOW HYDRAULIC PRESSURE MALFUNCTION AND AIR RETURNED BACK TO BASE. THE EMERGENCY LANDING GEAR HANDLE WAS MANUALLY ACTUATED DUE TO THE FAILURE AND THE AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDE
- [SDR KY7A202504220038](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY7A202504220038.md): Engine · unknown · Apr 18, 2024 · N425MA · Swrngn SA226TC · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > AIRCRAFT INTAKE ICING INGESTION DURING TAXI IN. WAITING ON MECHANIC'S FINDINGS, WHICH WILL BE REPORTED AT A LATER DATE.
- [SDR 2023FA0000612](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000612.md): Hinge Bracket · cracked · Oct 19, 2023 · N3256 · Beech B100 · Horizontal Stabilizer Miscellaneous Structure
  > A CRACK WAS OBSERVED IN THE LOWER PART OF THE BRACKET HINGE POINT HORIZONTAL, IT WAS DISCOVERED DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE CRACK SEEMS TO BE PRODUCT OF THE MATERIAL LOSS CAUSED BY RUBBING TOOLS AGAINST THE FILLET, TOOLS ARE USED TO TORQUE THE ADJACENT BO
- [SDR 2022F00202](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022F00202.md): None · none · Apr 26, 2022 · N852DR · Frchld SA227DC · Fire Protection System
  > LEFT ENGINE FIRE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON IN CRUISE FLIGHT. ALL ENGINE PARAMETERS WERE NORMAL. THE CREW DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND DIVERTED. THE LEFT ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN PER EMERGENCY CHECKLIST AND THE AIRCRAFT SUCCESSFULLY LANDED SINGLE ENGINE IN KSHV. NO VISIBL
- [SDR UATA071320207800](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UATA071320207800.md): Heat Shield · cracked · Jul 8, 2020 · N352CA · Casa C212CC · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
  > UPON SCHEDULED INSPECTION, FOUND L/H EXHAUST DUCT SHROUD/HEAT SHIELD CRACKED AT THE O/B AFT END. THE CRACK WAS APPROXIMATELY 6" LONG, AND RAN ALONG A ROW OF RIVETS IN A FORWARD DIRECTION.
- [SDR JIKA202006231601](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JIKA202006231601.md): Case · leaking · Jun 16, 2020 · N241DH · Swrngn SA227AT · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > ON CLIMB OUT, RIGHT ENGINE OIL TEMP GAUGE WENT TO THE RED LINE AND HELD. AFTER A FEW MINUTES THE OIL TEMPERATURE WENT PAST THE RED LINE AND PRESSURE BEGAN TO DROP. PILOT SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE PER AMF PROCEDURES AND INFORMED CANCUN APPROACH, RIGHT ENGINE WAS SH
- [SDR KY7A201912052001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY7A201912052001.md): Wire · broken · Dec 2, 2019 · N31171 · Swrngn SA227AC · Ignition System Wiring
  > PILOT REPORTED PARTIAL POWER LOSS IN FLIGHT, PILOT ACTIVATED CONTINUOUS IGNITION WHICH RESTORED POWER. AUTO IGNITION DID NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. MX PERFORMED NTS GROUND CHECK IAW TPE331 MM CHAPTER 72-00-00 TROUBLE-SHOT SYSTEM AUTO IGNITION SWITCH NOT EXTINGUISHI
- [SDR UATA2019112760101](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UATA2019112760101.md): Blade · slipped · Nov 26, 2019 · N352CA · Casa C212CC · Propeller Blade Section
  > INSPECTION OF THE SLIPPAGE WITNESS STRIPE SHOWED THAT ONE BLADE OF THE PROPELLER SLIPPED ROTATIONALLY IN THE BLADE TO HUB CLAMP, CAUSING THE
- [SDR JIKA2019120200501](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JIKA2019120200501.md): Overheat Sensor · defective · Nov 25, 2019 · N241DH · Frchld SA227CC · Engine Oil Indicating System
  > SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF FROM DFW, RIGHT ENGINE OIL TEMP EXCEEDED TOLERANCES OVER HIGH RED LINE. PILOT PERFORMED PRECAUTIONARY ENGINE SHUT DOWN, ATC DECLARED AN EMERGENCY. AIRCRAFT LANDED BACK AT DFW WITH NO INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED OIL TEMPERA
- [SDR CA190725008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190725008.md): Pin · sheared · Jul 14, 2019 · Swrngn SA227AC · Nose/Tail Landing Gear
  > (CAN) NOSE GEAR UPPER SCISSOR LINK SPRING PIN FOUND SHEARED AND SHAFT WAS MIGRATING OUT OF SCISSOR LINK. FLEET CAMPAIGN WAS CONDUCTED AND ONE MORE ROLL PIN WAS FOUND SHEARED. ROLL PINS REPLACED AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (TC# 20190725008)
- [SDR KY7A2019040435001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY7A2019040435001.md): Nozzle · broken · Mar 14, 2019 · N820DC · Frchld SA227DC · Turbine Engine Reduction Gear
  > CARRIER RECIEVED REPORT OF BAD SOAP SAMPLE. CARRIER DISASSEMBLED ENGINE GEARARBOX AND FOUND BROKEN OIL NOZZLE ASSEMBLY IN INTERMEDIATE HOUSING AND GEAR ASSEMBLY - ACCESSORY GEAR AND DRIVE IDLER HOUSING ASSEMBLY.
- [SDR JIKA201902201501](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JIKA201902201501.md): Engine · making metal · Feb 15, 2019 · N556UP · Swrngn SA227AT · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > MAINTENANCE DISCREPANCY: THE PILOT REPORTED WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT THAT THE L\H ENGINE CHIP DETECTOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE PILOT FOLLOWING PROCEDURES PERFORMED AN IN-FLIGHT SHUT DOWN OF THE LEFT ENGINE. THEN THE PILOT DECLARED AND EMERGENCY AND REQUESTED TO R
- [SDR 2020FA0000078](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000078.md): Spur Gear · fractured · Nov 19, 2018 · N40KC · Mtsbsi MU2* · Fuel Controlling System
  > GEAR PN 896884-1 APPARENTLY FRACTURED AT THE KEYWAY ALLOWING THE MAIN SHAFT DRIVE TO THE FUEL CONTROL DRIVE TRAIN TO BECOME DISENGAGED CAUSING AN UNCOMMANDED ENGINE SHUTDOWN DUE TO LACK OF FUEL.
- [SDR FJTA17124871](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FJTA17124871.md): B-Nut · loose · Dec 8, 2017 · N487UE · Bag JETSTM3201 · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > CREW REPORTED AFTER DEPARTURE FROM MDW AT APPROXIMATELY 3000' THE RT ENG OIL LT CAME ON AND OIL PRESS READ ZERO. PERFORMED RH ENG SHUTDOWN AND RETURNED TO MDW. BEFORE LANDING, THE CREW REQUESTED EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT TO BE STANDING BY. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT
- [SDR JIKA2017062201](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JIKA2017062201.md): Limiter · intermittent · Jun 22, 2017 · N709TR · Swrngn SA227AC · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > DURING CRUISE, THE RT ENGINE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER. THE RT ENGINE STARTED TO BYPASS FUEL LOWER THAN NORMAL EGT TEMPERATURE. REDUCED POWER AND THE AFFECTED ENGINE QUIT BYPASSING. APPLIED POWER, & RT ENGINE EGT INCREASED AND THE ENGINE BYPASSED AGAIN. FOLLOWED Q
- [SDR JIKA2017052202](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JIKA2017052202.md): Engine · power loss · May 22, 2017 · N152AF · Swrngn SA227AC · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > DURING DESCENT, AND WHEN THE ENGINE POWER WAS REDUCED ON THE RIGHT ENGINE, FOUND THE POWER LEVER UNRESPONSIVE. DISCONTINUED THE APPROACH TO TROUBLESHOT THE ISSUE WITH VFR. FOLLOWING THE PROCEDURE FOR ENGINE CONTROL MALFUNCTION CHECK LIST, WAS STILL UNABLE T
- [SDR BIGA20160531001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BIGA20160531001.md): Tube · misaligned · May 27, 2016 · N107BH · Casa C212CC · Engine Oil Indicating System
  > THE PILOT NOTED A LT ENG OIL PRESS FLUCTUATION, THEN DURING CLIMB TO 2000 FT, THEN THE LOW OIL PRESS LIGHT CAME ON & TORQUE FLUCTUATION OCCURRED. THE PILOT PERFORMED AN INFLIGHT SHUTDOWN & RETURNED. LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. PERSONNEL FOUND THE OIL TUBE, PN
- [SDR 2016FA0000220](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000220.md): Hinge Bracket · corroded · May 10, 2016 · N217BH · Casa C212CD · Wing, Control Surface Attach Fittings
  > RT INBD AILERON HINGE BRACKET FOUND TO HAVE EXFOLIATION CORROSION AT AIRFRAME ATTACH POINT, REQUIRING REPLACEMENT OF PART. OTHER CONTROL SURFACE HINGES/ATTACH BRACKETS INSPECTED WITH NO DEFECTS.
- [SDR CA150814005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150814005.md): Thrust Bearing · damaged · Aug 12, 2015 · Propeller Governor
  > (CAN) DURING PRODUCTION ACCEPTANCE TESTING, THE THRUST BEARING, 1415-336 WAS FOUND TO EXHIBIT EXCESSIVE WEAR AFTER 1.5 HR TEST PERIOD. THIS BEARING IS USED IN CONTROLLING THE SPEED IN THE OPERATION OF THE CSSA GOVERNOR, CONSTANT SPEED SINGLE ACTING, CSSA, PRO
- [SDR JKGC20150604001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JKGC20150604001.md): Servo · damaged · Jun 4, 2015 · N3125N · Dhav DHC3 · Elevator Control System
  > PILOT FELT VIBRATION IN YOKE, MADE PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. RT ELEVATOR SERVO, SERVO CONTROL ROD & ELEVATOR SKINS SUSTAINED DAMAGE.
- [SDR 39LA20150501135](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/39LA20150501135.md): Escape Hatch · departed · May 1, 2015 · N620AR · Casa C212DF · Emergency Exits
  > DURING TAKEOFF ROLL, THE TOP ESCAPE HATCH DEPARTED THE ACFT. THE TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED WITHOUT INCIDENT & RETURNED TO PARKING.
- [SDR 39LA20150224109](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/39LA20150224109.md): Shaft · sheared · Feb 24, 2015 · N607AR · Casa C212200 · Elevator Control System
  > DURING THE WALK AROUND INSPECTION PRIOR TO FLIGHT, MX OBSERVED THAT THE LT & RT ELEVATORS WERE DEFLECTED IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE LT ELEVATOR INTERCONNECT SHAFT HAD SHEARED. THERE WERE REPORTS OF HIGH WIND CONDITIONS IN
- [SDR 39LA20150203106](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/39LA20150203106.md): Light · malfunctioned · Feb 3, 2015 · N604AR · Casa C212200 · Flight Compartment Lighting
  > AT CRUISE FLIGHT DURING NIGHT VISION GOGGLE TRAINING THERE WAS AN ORDER OF SMOKE IN THE FLIGHT DECK. THE COPILOTS SIDE OF THE OVERHEAD PANEL WAS HOT TO THE TOUCH IN THE VICINITY OF THE LIGHT SWITCHES & RHEOSTATS. FLIGHT DECK LIGHTING WAS EXTINGUISHED & THE O
- [SDR 39LA20150115105](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/39LA20150115105.md): Unknown · smoke · Jan 15, 2015 · N620AR · Casa C212DF · Air Distribution System
  > DURING CLIMB OUT AT APPROX 10,000 FT MSL THE FLIGHT CREW REPORTED A STRONG SMOKE SMELL IN THE FLIGHT DECK FOLLOWED BY A PLUME OF SMOKE RISING FROM THE FLOOR BENEATH THE FIRST OFFICER`S RUDDER PEDALS. THE FLIGHT CREW ACCOMPLISHED THE EMER CHECKLIST FOR SMOKE E
- [SDR CA141104006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA141104006.md): Indicator · reads high · Oct 7, 2014 · Swrngn SA227AC · Airspeed/Mach Indicator
  > (CAN) COPILOTS ASI READS 85 KTS HIGHER THAN PILOTS ASI. INDICATOR REPLACED AND GROUND CHECKER SERVICEABLE. ACFT RETURN TO SERVICE.
- [SDR 39LA2014060900005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/39LA2014060900005.md): Propeller · split · Jun 9, 2014 · N969BW · Casa C212200 · Propeller Blade Section
  > IN CRUISE FLIGHT HEARD A LOUD BANG. SCANNED THE ENG INSTRUMENTS, THE LT TORQUE GAUGE WAS AT 120%, THE LT EGT HAD DROPPED BY APPROXIMATELY 100 DEGREES & THE LT FUEL FLOW HAD DROPPED TO 215 PPH FROM 300PPH. THERE WAS NO OTHER INDICATIONS OF A PROBLEM. PULLED
- [SDR 8EKA20140327](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/8EKA20140327.md): Engine · bird ingestion · Mar 16, 2014 · N502FS · Casa C212 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > BIRD STRIKE ON NR 2 ENG. WAITING FOR OFFICIAL REPORT FROM FLT CREW & MAINTENANCE. ENG CHANGE CURRENTLY IN PROCESS. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION WILL BE PROVIDED UPON RECEIPT OF OFFICIAL REPORT & MAINTENANCE LOGS FOR ENG CHANGE MOC FLIGHT.
- [SDR 39LA2014022860](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/39LA2014022860.md): Connector · damaged · Feb 28, 2014 · N607AR · Casa C212CD · Ice/Rain Protection System Wiring
  > DURING CRUISE FLIGHT FROM OASH TO OAIX THE FLIGHT CREW COULD SMELL HOT ELECTRICAL FUMES IN THE FLIGHT DECK. THE QRH WAS COMPLIED WITH, & THE SOURCE OF THE ELECTRICAL SMELL COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE FLIGHT WAS COMPLETED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. FOUND LOO
- [SDR 39LA2014022459](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/39LA2014022459.md): Unknown · fumes · Feb 24, 2014 · N607AR · Casa C212CD · Air Distribution System
  > DURING CRUISE FLIGHT FROM OAMS TO OAIX THE FLIGHT CREW EXPERIENCED FUMES IN THE FLIGHT DECK. O2 MASKS WERE DONNED BY THE CREW & THE QRH WAS COMPLIED WITH. THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS WERE CHECKED WITH NO DISCREPANCIES NOTED. ENG BLEED VLVS WERE CLOSED & THE FUME
- [SDR 8EKA20140305001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/8EKA20140305001.md): Mount · deformed · Jan 18, 2014 · N348CA · Casa C212CC · Engine Mount Section
  > DURING POST FLIGHT INSPECTION, FOUND ENG ISOLATOR MOUNT PAD TO BE DEFORMED AFTER 13.6 HOURS IN USE. THIS UNIT WAS REPLACED PREVIOUSLY ON 01/06/2013 DUE TO DE-BONDING FROM FUEL & OIL CONTAMINATION.
- [SDR 39LA2013121930](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/39LA2013121930.md): Frame · cracked · Dec 19, 2013 · N620AR · Casa C212DF · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > FRAME 27F, STATION 12615 BETWEEN STRINGER 1L & 1R IS CRACKED IN RADIUS BEYOND LIMITS. REPLACED FRAME 27F AT STATION 12615 IAW AIRLIFT EO 2013047-311 PARA 8 41 REV B.
- [SDR 39LA2013121931](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/39LA2013121931.md): Skin · dented · Dec 19, 2013 · N620AR · Casa C212DF · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > MULTIPLE DENTS IN FUSELAGE CTR BELLY SKIN AROUND FS 4670. FABRICATED REPAIR DOUBLER & INSTALLED IAW CASA 212-300SRM APPENDIX II, FIG B7 & EO 2013047-311 PARA 8 39 REV B.
- [SDR 39LA2013121932](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/39LA2013121932.md): Skin · dented · Dec 19, 2013 · N620AR · Casa C212DF · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > RIGHT SIDE FUSELAGE SKIN DENTED SEVERAL PLACES BETWEEN FS 3550 - 3950 ABOVE & BELOW STRINGER 7R. R & R RT SIDE FUSELAGE SKIN AT FS 3550 - 3950 ABOVE & BELOW STRINGER 7 RT, FABRICATED NEW REPAIR PARTS IAW DRAWING 13047-2048 REV V MATERIAL SPEC 040 INCHES 2024-T
- [SDR 39LA2013121933](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/39LA2013121933.md): Skin · dented · Dec 19, 2013 · N620AR · Casa C212DF · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > LEFT SIDE FUSELAGE SKIN HAS A DENT BETWEEN FS 3950 - 4310, BELOW STRINGER 18L. R & R SKIN AT FS 3550 & FS 3950 BELOW STRINGER 18L IAW EO 2013047-311 PARA 8 19 REV B.
- [SDR 39LA2013121934](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/39LA2013121934.md): Skin · dented · Dec 19, 2013 · N620AR · Casa C212DF · Horizontal Stabilizer, Plate/Skin
  > DENT ON LOWER SKIN OF LT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER STATION HSS3620. REPAIRED DAMAGED AREA ON LOWER SKIN OF LT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER BY INSTALLING A DOUBLER STATION HSS3620, IAW AAR DRAWING 13047-2043 REV IR.
- [SDR 39LA2013121935](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/39LA2013121935.md): Support Channel · corroded · Dec 19, 2013 · N620AR · Casa C212DF · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > RIGHT SEAT TRACK SUPPORT CHANNEL BETWEEN FS 2400 & FS 2960 HAS HEAVY CORROSION AROUND ATTACHMENTS. REPLACED SEAT TRACK SUPPORT CHANNEL BETWEEN FS 2400 & 2960 IAW EO 2013047-311 PARA 8 33 REV B.
- [SDR 39LA2013121936](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/39LA2013121936.md): Skin · dented · Dec 19, 2013 · N620AR · Casa C212DF · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > LEFT WING LOWER SKIN DENTED OTBD OF EXISTING REPAIR. R & R REPAIR IAW EO 2013047-311 PARA 8 40 REV B.
- [SDR 39LA2013121937](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/39LA2013121937.md): Channel · corroded · Dec 19, 2013 · N620AR · Casa C212DF · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > LEFT WING INBD FLAP TRACK U CHANNEL SHOWS SIGNS OF HEAT EROSION & CORROSION. REPLACED LT WING INBD FLAP TRACK U CHANNEL IAW EO 20130417-311 PARA 8.25 & PARA 8.31 REV B.
- [SDR 39LA2013121938](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/39LA2013121938.md): Skin · corroded · Dec 19, 2013 · N620AR · Casa C212DF · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > LEFT WING EXHAUST TRAIL SKIN SHOWS SIGNS OF HEAT EROSION & CORROSION. REPLACED LT WING EXHAUST TRAIL SKIN IAW EO 2013047-311 PARA 8.21 REV B.
- [SDR 39LA2013121939](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/39LA2013121939.md): Channel · corroded · Dec 19, 2013 · N620AR · Casa C212DF · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > LEFT WING INBD FLAP TRACK U CHANNEL SHOWS SIGNS OF HEAT EROSION & CORROSION. REPLACED LT WING INBD FLAP TRACK U CHANNEL IAW EO 20130417-311 PARA 8.25 & PARA 8.31 REV B.
- [SDR 39LA2013121940](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/39LA2013121940.md): Skin · corroded · Dec 19, 2013 · N620AR · Casa C212DF · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > RIGHT WING EXHAUST TRAIL SKIN SHOWS SIGNS OF HEAT EROSION & CORROSION. REPLACED RT WING EXHAUST TRAIL SKIN IAW EO 2013047-311 PARA 8.22 REV B.
- [SDR 39LA2013121941](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/39LA2013121941.md): Rib · damaged · Dec 19, 2013 · N620AR · Casa C212DF · Wing, Rib/Bulkhead
  > RIGHT HAND OTBD WING RIB AT WS 9500 FOUND DAMAGED WITH MULTIPLE CRACKS & DENTED FORMERS. R & R RT HAND WING RIB IAW EO2013047-311 PARA 8.42 REV B.
- [SDR CA131126010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA131126010.md): Bearing · failed · Nov 14, 2013 · Swrngn SA227AC · Accessory Gearboxes
  > (CAN) PILOT REPORTED CHIP DETECTOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED FOR SEVERAL MINUTES AND THEN EXTINGUISED DURING FLIGHT. FLIGHT CONTINUED NORMALLY. UPON INSPECTION OF THE MAGNETIC CHIP DETECTOR, METAL SLIVERS WERE FOUND. METAL PARTICLES WERE ALSO FOUND IN THE OIL FILTER.
- [SDR 8EKA20140124001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/8EKA20140124001.md): Skin · cracked · Nov 5, 2013 · N348CA · Casa C212CC · Cargo/Baggage Doors
  > CRACKS ON & IN THE VICINITY OF THE AFT UPPER DOOR WERE FOUND. ON 22-NOV-13 5 CRACKS WERE REPAIRED IAW THE SRM. THE ACFT WAS FLOWN UNTIL 27-NOV-13 WHEN THE DOM BECAME AWARE OF THE CRACKS, UPON READING THE E-MAIL & THEN PULLED THE ACFT OUT OF SERVICE. THIS E-
- [SDR 39LA2013072400114](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/39LA2013072400114.md): Skin · corroded · Jul 24, 2013 · N606AR · Casa C212CD · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > WHILE PERFORMING GENERAL VISUAL INSPECTION OF WING (TASK 57.02, ITEM 11 OF 1 YEAR INSPECTION UNDER COMPANY CAMP, WO 124890-5), FOUND WING SKIN BEHIND NR 2 ENGINE CORRODED. REPLACED WING T/E SKIN FROM WING STATION 1266 TO WING STATION 3500 WITH 2024-T3, 0.025"
- [SDR 2013FA0000248](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000248.md): Blade · mismanufactured · Apr 18, 2013 · Engine Fuel Indicating System
  > DURING INSTALLATION OF BLADES IN ROTOR HUB, IT WAS FOUND THAT 1 BLADE ROOT PLATFORM WAS NOTICEABLY LONGER THAN ALL OTHER BLADES. THIS BLADE ROOT PLATFORM WAS MEASURED TO BE 1.250 WHILE OTHERS WERE 1.237. SUBSEQUENTLY, THIS BLADE WAS R & R WITH ANOTHER.
- [SDR LHO2013F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LHO2013F00000.md): Bellcrank · deformed · Mar 29, 2013 · N716SM · Cessna 441 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear
  > THE NOSE GEAR TRAPEZE (BELLCRANK) BECAME DEFORMED, PROBABLY FROM THE GEAR DOOR RETRACT RAMP DURING RETRACTION. THE NOSE UNSAFE LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED AND EXTENTION WAS SELECTED. 3 GREENS AND DOWNLOCK WERE ACHIEVED AND AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING FOLLOWED. BOT

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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 engine_model_key = 'TPE331'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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