# Service difficulty reports: Garrett TFE731-3

A list on [Garrett TFE731-3](https://openairdocs.org/engine/garrett-tfe731-3.md).

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Page 1 of 2 · 68 reports

- [SDR LDIA2025082500001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LDIA2025082500001.md): Engine · damaged · Aug 25, 2025 · N188FJ · Amd FALCON50MYST · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > AIRCRAFT WAS CRUISING AT FL 250 FROM KBFI TO KEUG. THE THROTTLES RETARDED FOR DESCENT & SMOKE BEGAN EMANATING FROM COCKPIT WEMACS. SMOKE LIGHT & BECAME THICKER, DID NOT OBSCURE VISION. AN OIL ODORL OBSERVED. SEVERAL SECS LATER OIL 2 LIGHT ILLUMINATED, PIC OB
- [SDR 2023FA0000088](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000088.md): Pitch Control · failed · Feb 16, 2023 · N55AR · Lear 55LEAR · Autopilot System
  > AFTER INITIATION OF DESCENT THE AUTOPILOT KICKED OFF. CREW NOTICED PITCH TRIM WAS INOPERATIVE. CHECKLIST WAS FOLLOWED AND FUNCTIONALITY OF PITCH TRIM DID NOT RETURN. SAFE LANDING WAS ACCOMPLISHED AT THE INTENDED POINT OF LANDING.
- [SDR ZP7A2017050500001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ZP7A2017050500001.md): Engine · power loss · May 2, 2017 · N45FG · Lear 36LEAR · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > AT FL400, NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE SYNC WAS NOT WORKING. NOTICED THAT NEITHER ENGINE WOULD DEVELOP FULL AND/OR NORMAL POWER FOR THE CONDITIONS. THE RIGHT ENGINE ALSO STARTED SURGING TO THE POINT THAT IT WAS NOTICEABLE THROUGH THE AIRFRAME. WITH THE FUEL COMPUT
- [SDR G41A20141224003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/G41A20141224003.md): Connector · loose · Dec 20, 2014 · N277AL · Lear 55LEAR · Air Conditioning System Wiring
  > DEPARTING, A DUCT OVERHEAT LIGHT CAME ON & NOTICED A SLIGHT BURNT SMELL. THE CAPTAIN DECIDED TO RETURN. THE LIGHT STAYED ON DURING THE RETURN, LANDING & TAXI INTO THE RAMP. THE PRESSURIZATION & AIR CONDITIONING SYS WERE INSPECTED. A CONNECTOR TO THE CLIMAT
- [SDR G41A20140403002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/G41A20140403002.md): Fire Loop · chafed · Mar 30, 2014 · N61SJ · Lear 55LEAR · Fire Detection
  > TWO HOURS INTO FLIGHT AT FL390, LT ENGINE FIRE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, FLICKERED A FEW TIMES THEN CAME ON STEADY. CAPTAIN PULLED POWER LEVER TO IDLE & THE LIGHT DID NOT EXTINGUISH. SHUTDOWN ENGINE, LIGHT STILL ON. BOTH FIRE BOTTLES WERE DISCHARGED, LIGHT REMAIN
- [SDR G41A20140303001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/G41A20140303001.md): Pump · fluctuates · Feb 27, 2014 · N277AL · Lear 55LEAR · Engine Fuel Pump
  > AFTER TAKEOFF FROM KELP, CLIMBING THROUGH FL 250, THE CAPTAIN NOTICED THE RT ENG INSTRUMENTS FLUCTUATING. HE SLIGHTLY REDUCED POWER TO SEE IF THE FLUCTUATIONS FOLLOWED & THEN WENT TO IDLE. HE THEN NOTICED THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON & THERE WAS NO RESPONSE TO POWE
- [SDR SPOA80310272013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SPOA80310272013.md): Control Valve · failed · Oct 27, 2013 · N803GJ · Lear 55LEAR · Cabin Temperature Control System
  > DUCT OVERHEAT LIGHT ON DURING CRUISE, EMERGENCY PRESSURIZATION LIGHT FLICKERING, CABIN ALTITUDE 5000 AGL. TROUBLESHOT AND FOUND FAILURE OF TORQUE MOTOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL VALVE, LEAR IPC CHAP 21-64-10, FIG 10, ITEM 3, SOLENOID.
- [SDR G41A2011F00214](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/G41A2011F00214.md): Limiter · blocked · Oct 14, 2011 · N277AL · Lear 55LEAR · Cabin Pressure Control System
  > AT LEVEL FLIGHT 380, THE CABIN ALTITUDE STARTED TO RISE AND THE EMERGENCY PRESSURIZATION WAS ACTIVATED, CREW ASKED FOR DESCENT TO A LOWER ALTITUDE. DESCENDING UNDER 30,000 FT CABIN PRESSURE STABILIZED, THE ACFT DIVERTED AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE ACFT W
- [SDR CA091223003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA091223003.md): Panel · leaking · Dec 18, 2009 · Lear 55LEAR · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > (CAN) DURING ROUTINE INSP OF LOWER WING SURFACE FUEL WAS NOTED LEAKING FOR THE LWR WING AND THE OTBD FUEL VENT. FURTHER INSP IDENTIFIED 2 CRACKS AROUND THE PARAMETER OF THE INSP PANEL WHERE THE FUEL VENT HSG WAS ATTACHED TO THE OUTER PANEL. ACFT WAS DEFUELED,
- [SDR A8JA0004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/A8JA0004.md): Packing · leaking · Aug 28, 2009 · N575GH · Lear 55LEAR · Fuel Heater
  > DURING RETURN FLIGHT FROM MWCR TO KHOU, THE NR 1 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE BEGAN TO FLUCTUATE AND DROP. THE FLIGHT CREW OBSERVED THIS AND REDUCED POWER TO FLIGHT IDLE. THE NR 1 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE DROPPED BELOW 5 PSI, ILLUMINATING THE LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT. AT T
- [SDR 2008FA0000336](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000336.md): Pump · failed · May 27, 2008 · N970S · Amd FALCON50MYST · Engine Oil Distribution (Airframe Furnished)
  > IAW MFG RECOMMENDATION, WE REMOVED THE ENGINE OIL PUMP, PN 3071949-11, AND INSTALLED PN 3071949-12 PUMP BECAUSE OF AN ISSUE (ENGINE HIDING OIL) NOT ABLE TO GET A PROPER OIL QUANITITY READING AFTER SHUTDOWN. MFG SAID THE PN 3071949-12 PUMP SHOULD CORRECT THAT,
- [SDR 2007FA0000232](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000232.md): Battery · failed · Mar 5, 2007 · N58TS · Lkheed 1329* · Battery/Charger System
  > THESE 2 EA PN RG-380E/44 MAIN SHIP BATTERIES WERE INSTALLED ON 10/30/2006. THESE BATTERIES WERE REPLACEMENTS FOR 2 EA BATTERIES THAT HAD BEEN IN SATISFACTORY SERVICE IN THIS AC FOR APPROX 48 MONTHS BUT FAILED A CAPACITY CHECK DURING A REGULAR SCHEDULED INSPEC
- [SDR 2006FA0001147](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0001147.md): Wire · shorted · Nov 12, 2006 · N550AK · Lear 55LEAR · Flight Control System Wiring
  > AIRCRAFT ABORTED TAKEOFF DUE TO BOTH STALL WARNINGS ILLUMINATED ON DEPARTURE ROLL. C/B LEFT AND RIGHT STALL C/B POPPED. AUTOPILOT, FLIGHT DIRECTOR AND PRIMARY YAW DAMPER INOPERATIVE. (K)
- [SDR CA051110001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA051110001.md): Cable · frayed · Nov 8, 2005 · Israel 1124 · Landing Gear Steering System
  > (CAN) DURING ROUTINE NLG SERVICING THE FRAYED CABLE WAS NOTICED BETWEEN 2 PULLEYS. ONLY A FEW STRANDS REMAINED INTACT AND THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN THERE FOR QUITE SOMETIME IAW THE PART CONDITION. THE CREW HAD REPORTED THAT THE PLANE HAD A SLIGHT TENDANCY TO GO T
- [SDR DJFA2005076](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DJFA2005076.md): Chip Detector · false activation · Apr 7, 2005 · N359CW · Cessna 650 · Engine Oil Indicating System
  > KTEB - KBOS TRIP ID NR 781356 CREW REPORTED THEY RECEIVED A RIGHT ENGINE CHIP DETECTOR LIGHT WHILE ON APPROACH. THE RIGHT ENGINE WAS SECURED AND AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING WAS MADE IN KBOS. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED THE RIGHT ENGINE OIL CHIP DETECTOR AND FOUND NO DIS
- [SDR FBFQA1](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FBFQA1.md): Bellows · cracked · May 7, 2004 · N534H · Cessna 650 · Pneumatic Distribution System
  > UPON INSPECTION AND PRESSURIZATION CHECKS THE WYE PIPE BELLOWS WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED.
- [SDR 705050704](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/705050704.md): Indicator · erratic · May 4, 2004 · N705AC · Israel 1124 · Airspeed/Mach Indicator
  > AIRCRAFT ABORTED TAKEOFF DUE TO A AIRSPEED INDICATION ANOMALY. BRAKES EXPERIENCED AN OVERHEAT.
- [SDR V9B2003F00004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/V9B2003F00004.md): Warning Light · illuminated · Nov 24, 2003 · N120LJ · Lear 55LEAR · Fire Detection
  > PILOT REPORTED MASTER WARNING LIGHT TO RT ENGINE FIRE LIGHT CAME ON AFTER TAKE-OFF. THE POWER WAS REDUCED AS OUTLINED IN THE AFM BUT THE FIRE LIGHT DID NOT GO OUT. THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER WAS FIRED AND THE PILOT RETURNED TO THE AIRPORT.
- [SDR X6U2003F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/X6U2003F00000.md): Actuator · failed · Oct 8, 2003 · N274HM · Israel 1124 · Stabilizer Control System
  > DURING ROUTINE 200 HOUR AIRFRAME INSPECTION, FOUND APPROX 0.125 INCH VERTICAL MOVEMENT OF THE LT AND RT ROD END ADAPTERS. TIE BOLT IS LOOSE AND BENT WHERE IT PASSES THROUGH EACH ADAPTER. ALSO FOUND VERTICAL MOVEMENT OF THE JACKSHAFT THREADS. BOTH ROD ENDS J
- [SDR CA030807005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030807005.md): Line · leaking · Jul 28, 2003 · Amd FALCON50MYST · Hydraulic System, Main
  > (CAN) SMALL LEAK WAS FOUND AFTER GROUND RUNNING AIRCRAFT HYDRAULIC SYSTEM. LEAK WAS SEEN DRIPPING ON RT INBOARD TIRE. LEAKAGE WAS MINIMAL. UPON INVESTIGATION A TINY PIN HOLE WAS DISCOVERED AT A FAIR LEAD JUNCTION 16 INCHES OUTBOARD OF INBOARD FITTING - WS78 (R
- [SDR CA030528002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030528002.md): Engine · bird ingestion · May 12, 2003 · Amd FALCON50MYST · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > (CAN) IN CRUISE FLIGHT AT 33 K FT, DAYTIME, CLEAR SKY, NR 1 ENGINE FUEL OIL PRESSURE LIGHT FLICKERED AND FLUCTUATING OIL PRESSURE WAS CONFIRMED ON GUAGE. NR 1 ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN AND AIRCRAFT DIVERTED FOR REPAIRS. REPACED 2 FAN BLADES, CORE INLET STATOR AND C
- [SDR 2003FA0000649](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000649.md): Annunciator · false indication · May 1, 2003 · Israel 1125 · Door Warning System
  > MAIN CABIN DOOR OPENED ON CLIMB OUT. INSIDE DOOR LEVER HAD NOT BEEN PLACED IN SECONDARY LATCH. THE ANNUNCIATOR PANEL LIGHT HAD EXTINGUISHED INDICATING DOOR WAS SECURE. MFG HAS DETERMINED THAT ANNUNCIATOR LIGHT MAY BE EXTINGUISHED WHILE DOOR LEVER HAS NOT BEE
- [SDR 2003FA0000628](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000628.md): Annunciator · false indication · May 1, 2003 · N455SH · Israel 1125 · Door Warning System
  > MAIN CABIN DOOR OPENED ON CLIMB OUT. INSIDE DOOR LEVER HAD NOT BEEN PLACED IN SECONDARY LATCH. THE ANNUNCIATOR PANEL LIGHT HAD EXTINGUISHED INDICATING DOOR WAS SECURE. GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE HAS DETERMINED THAT ANNUNCIATOR LIGHT MAY BE EXTINGUISHED WHILE DOOR
- [SDR 2003FA0000115](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000115.md): Clip · backed out · Jan 27, 2003 · N720CC · Lear 45LEAR · Trailing Edge Flap Actuator
  > LEFT FLAP OUTBOARD LOWER ACTUATOR COVER PLATE FOUND DISTORTED AND BENT. UPON INVESTIGATION FOUND CIR-CLIP FOR LOWER GIMBLE PIN MISSING. THIS MISSING CLIP ALLOWED GIMBLE PIN TO DROP DOWN. WHILE PIN WAS BACKING OUT AND DURING FLAP OPERATION DAMAGED OCCURRED TO T
- [SDR 2002FA0001322](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0001322.md): Anti-Ice Valve · inoperative · Nov 14, 2002 · Lkheed 1329* · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice System
  > ANTI-ICE VALVE RECEIVED FROM OVERHAUL AGENCY WITH A FRESH OVERHAUL, SOLENOID VALVE WAS CLOCKED 90 DEGREE FROM WHERE THE PRODUCTION PRINT SHOWED WHERE IT SHOULD BE. WE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO INSTALL IT IN THE AIRCRAFT. THIS HAS BEEN REPORTED TO THIS OVERHAUL AG
- [SDR 2002FA0001323](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0001323.md): Anti-Ice Valve · inoperative · Nov 14, 2002 · Lkheed 1329 · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice System
  > ANTI-ICE VALVE RECEIVED FROM OVERHAUL AGENCY WITH A FRESH OVERHAUL, SOLENOID VALVE WAS CLOCKED 90 DEGREE FROM WHERE THE PRODUCTION PRINT SHOWED WHERE IT SHOULD BE. WE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO INSTALL IT IN THE AIRCRAFT. THIS HAS BEEN REPORTED TO THIS OVERHAUL AG
- [SDR UO22002F00016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UO22002F00016.md): Solenoid Valve · failed · Sep 10, 2002 · N35LH · Israel 1124 · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice System
  > HEAT INTERMITTENTLY COMES ON WITH SWITCH OFF ON LT NACELLE. REMOVED VALVE, FOUND SOLONOID VALVE SHORTED AND WRONG INLET FITTING INSTALLED. AIR INLET FITTING DOES NOT FIT AIR LINE.
- [SDR 2001FA0000460](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000460.md): Gearshaft · separated · Oct 22, 2001 · Turbine Engine Accessory Drive
  > 83190 WAS REMOVED FROM SABRE 65 DUE TO AN IN-FLIGHT SHUTDOWN DURING CLIMB. TRANSFER HORIZONTAL BEVEL GEARSHAFT EXHIBITED SEPARATED GEAR TEETH, THUS CAUSING IFSD DUE TO NO AGB ROTATION.
- [SDR T19A2770914](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/T19A2770914.md): Starter Gen · failed · Sep 18, 2001 · N277AL · Lear 55LEAR · Starter-Generator
  > SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF THE RIGHT ENGINE FIRE WARNING ILLUMINATED. POWER WAS REDUCED TO THE RIGHT ENGINE AND THE WARNING LIGHT EXTINGUISHED. A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING WAS MADE AT THE DEPARTURE AIRPORT. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE RIGHT GENERATOR EXPERIENCED A CA
- [SDR CA010214012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010214012.md): Seal · frozen · Jan 17, 2001 · Cessna 650 · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > (CAN) AFTER OR DURING CLIMB TO CRUISE ALTITUDE, DOOR SEAL ANNUNCIATOR LIGHT CAME ON AND PASSENGER DOOR SEAL STARTED WHISTLING.PILOT RETURNED TO YUL WITH NO PROBLEM.AFTER INVESTIGATION, SUSPECT THAT DOOR SEAL WAS FROZEN, FOUND LOT OF SNOW AND ICE AROUND DOOR FR
- [SDR CA000928033](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000928033.md): Anti-Ice Valve · failed · Sep 13, 2000 · Amd FALCON50MYST · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice System
  > (CAN) WHILE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE RUN FOR NR 1 & 3 ENGINES, NOTICED NR 2 ENGINE ANTI-ICE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINTED, FOUND NR 2 ENGINE S DUCT ANTI-ICE VALVE FAILED TO OPEN POSITION ALLOWING BLEED AIR TO S DUCT. BLEED VALVE WAS REPLACED WITH OVERHAULED UNIT, SYSTEM
- [SDR 20000712SH037](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000712SH037.md): Seal · damaged · Jul 12, 2000 · Doug DC10 · Turbine Engine Compressor Section
  > ON TAKEOFF FROM ORD, ENGINE SUSTAINED SEVERE LPT DAMAGE RESULTING IN ATB. THE ENGINE HAD COMPLETED 833 HRS AND 341 CYCLES SINCE OVERHAUL. SUBSEQUENT STRIP INVESTIGATION HRS REVEALED THE HPT DAMPER SLEEVE WAS NOT FITTED AT THE LAST SHOP VISIT. INVESTIGATIONS
- [SDR 99ZZZX3682](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3682.md): Turbine Rotor · worn · Sep 2, 1999 · N745TS · Hwksly DH125400A · Turbine Section
  > AT DISASSEMBLY FOR MAJOR PERIODIC INSPECTION. NOTED RUB ON FORWARD FACE OF LPT ROTOR IN ONE AREA OF THE ROOT SURFACE. FOUND 3RD STAGE LPT SEAL CAUSE OF RUB. ALLIED SIGNAL HAS SUBMITTED SB 72-3654 FOR REWORK OF 3RD STAGE LPT SEAL TO CORRECT PROBLEM. LAST HOT
- [SDR 99ZZZX3008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3008.md): Carbon Seal · failed · Jul 30, 1999 · Turbine Engine Compressor Section
  > ENGINE LOST OIL PRESSURE ON TAKEOFF AND SAFELY ABORTED. INVESTIGATION FOUND METAL IN OIL FILTER. FURTHER DISASSEMBLY FOUND NR 5 CARBON SEAL RUNNER BROKEN. CONTAMINATED OIL SYSTEM. PART S/N 970811401579. ENG TSN: 7,329.8 HOURS. ENG CSN: 4,521. PART CSN
- [SDR 99ZZZX3327](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3327.md): Stator · deflected · Jul 22, 1999 · Turbine Section
  > LPT3 STATOR DEFLECTED AFT ALLOWING THE HONEYCOMB SEAL RING TO RUB (CONTACT) THE LPT3 ROTOR FOUND DURING SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. CAUSE FOR DEFLECTION UNKNOWN. REPLACED LPT3 STATOR AND LPT3 ROTOR ASSEMBLY.
- [SDR 99ZZZX2908](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2908.md): Turbine Wheel · worn · Jul 21, 1999 · Turbine Engine Compressor Section
  > THIRD STAGE LP TURBINE RUBBED AFT SIDE OF 3RD STAGE LPT STATOR SEAL. ENGINE TSN: 5,402.6 HOURS. CSN: 3,565. PART TC: 1,057.
- [SDR 99ZZZX2909](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2909.md): Stator · worn · Jul 21, 1999 · Turbine Engine Compressor Section
  > THIRD STAGE LP TURBINE RUBBED AFT SIDE OF 3RD STAGE LPT STATOR SEAL. ENGINE TSN: 5,402.6 HOURS. CSN: 3,565. PART TC: 1,057.
- [SDR 99ZZZX3328](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3328.md): Wheel · chafed · Jul 9, 1999 · Turbine Section
  > UPON DISASSEMBLY OF ENGINE FOR MAJOR PERIODIC INSPECTION, NOTED 'RUBBING' OF 3RD STAGE TURBINE WHEEL. THIRD STAGE WHEEL-STATOR AND HONEYCOMB SEAL SENT TO ALLIED SIGNAL FOR EVALUATION. ENGINE RE-ASSEMBLED PER NORMAL MAINTENANCE MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS AND TEST CE
- [SDR 99ZZZX2047](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2047.md): Chip Light · illuminated · Apr 29, 1999 · N50DS · Cessna 650 · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > PILOT NOTED A CHIP DETECTOR LIGHT IN-FLIGHT. PILOT LANDED IN BUFFALO, NY WITHOUT INCIDENT. CLEANED CHIP DETECTOR AND GROUND RAN. OPERATIONS CHECK OK. PILOT RESUMED TRIP TO MILWAUKEE WITHOUT INCIDENT. SOAP SAMPLE TAKEN AND SENT TO GARRETT-SPRINGFIELD FOR A
- [SDR 99ZZZX1867](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1867.md): Seal · failed · Apr 14, 1999 · N50DS · Cessna 650 · Turbine Engine Compressor Section
  > PILOT DETECTED SMOKE IN CABIN. TROUBLESHOT TO NR 4 AND NR 5 LABRYNTH SEALS IN LEFT ENGINE, SN 87270. REMOVED ENGINE SN 87270 AND INSTALLED LOANER ENGINE SN P-87267. NOTE: REPAIRED AT GARRETT SPRINGFIELD W.O. NR 73041.
- [SDR CA990129019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990129019.md): Access Door · mismanufactured · Jan 23, 1999 · Amd FALCON50MYST · Accessory Compartment Doors
  > (CAN) ACCESS DOOR OPENED IN-FLIGHT. VIBRATION NOTED IN CRUISE. FURTHER INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT THE NUMBER OF FASTENERS AND THE SAFETY IS INADQUATE. THE FASTENERS WERE REMOVED FROM THE DOOR AND INSTALLED IN THE RECEPTACLES AND THE FIT WAS OK. ONCE THE FAST
- [SDR 98ZZZX3524](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3524.md): Engine · bird strike · Aug 21, 1998 · N262WC · Israel 1124 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > LARGE BIRD INGESTION NR 1 ENGINE ON TAKEOFF FROM CONCORD CA 8-21-98.
- [SDR 98ZZZX3248](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3248.md): Computer · failed · Jun 2, 1998 · N92RP · Braero HS125700A · Fuel Control/Turbine Engines
  > FUEL COMPUTER DROPS OFF-LINE WHEN THROTTLE IS ADVANCED ABOVE IDLE. THIS IS THE THIRD FAULTY FUEL COMPUTER RECEIVED IN THE PAST 3 WEEKS. ALL COMPUTERS RECEIVED SHOW NCFR ON TEST SHOOTS S8130-3. HOWEVER, THEY FAIL WHEN INSTALLED IN AIRCRAFT IN THE SAME MANNER
- [SDR 98ZZZX2002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2002.md): Eec · failed · May 15, 1998 · Amd FALCON50MYST · Fuel Control/Turbine Engines
  > AFTER BENCH ADJUSTMENT OF EEC, EEC WAS INSTALLED IN ACFT. DURING START OF ENGINE, EEC TRIPPED TO MANUAL MODE AND UNABLE TO RESET. AFTER EXTENSIVE T/S, DETERMINED EEC WAS UNSERVICEABLE. A REVIEW OF TEAR DOWN/REPAIR REPORT REVEALED EEC REMOVED FROM SERVICE FO
- [SDR 98ZZZX2497](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2497.md): Eec · failed · May 15, 1998 · Amd FALCON50MYST · Fuel Control/Turbine Engines
  > EEC WAS CONNECTED TO BENCH TEST EQUIPMENT TO ADJUST EFR SETTING. AFTER EEC WARM-UP PERIOD PRIOR TO ADJUSTING EFR, THE TECHNICIAN FOUND THE EEL WAS NOT FUNCTIONING. A REVIEW OF THE TEAR DOWN/REPAIR REPORT REVEALED THE EEC HAD BEEN REMOVED FROM SERVICE FOR THE
- [SDR 98ZZZX1070](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1070.md): Pump · failed · Mar 2, 1998 · N731L · Lkheed 132923D · Engine Fuel Pump
  > FUEL PUMP DRIVE SPLINE WORN TO THE POINT THAT THE SPLINES NO LONGER MADE CONTACT CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN.
- [SDR 98ZZZX124](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX124.md): Disc Hub · cracked · Dec 24, 1997 · Turbine Section
  > FOUND HPT DISC HUB CRACKED DURING NDT INSPECTION AT MAJOR PERIODIC INSPECTION.
- [SDR 98ZZZX89](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX89.md): Damper Ring · failed · Nov 18, 1997 · N545S · Hwksly DH125400A · Turbine Engine Reduction Gear
  > WHILE CRUSING AT 26,000 FEET, PILOT OBSERVED AN INCREASE IN OIL PRESSURE FOLLOWED BY A DROP IN PRESSURE. AS OIL PRESSURE CONTINUED TO DECREASE TO 25 PSI, THE PILOT COMMANDED AN IN-FLIGHT SHUTDOWN. N1 SPEED WAS REPORTED TO BE AS HIGH AS 101.5 PERCENT. FAILUR
- [SDR 97ZZZX4786](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4786.md): Exhaust Nozzle · misrepaired · Oct 7, 1997 · Turbine Section
  > EXHAUST NOZZLE WAS SENT TO REPAIR AND OVERHAUL SHOP FOR REPAIR OF INNER BEARING BORE FLANGE. INSPECTION OF PART FOLLOWING 'REPAIR' REVEALED THE FOLLOWING DISCREPANCIES. INNER BEARING BORE WAS NOT REPAIRED. PART WAS MODIFIED TO PN 3077095-4. THIS PART IS US
- [SDR 98ZZZX1071](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1071.md): Engine · failed · Sep 12, 1997 · N849HS · Israel 1124A · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > DURING A TOUCH AND GO LANDING, CONDUCTED FOR CREW PROFICIENCY TRAINING, THE RIGHT ENGINE FAILED SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF POWER WAS SET ON BOTH ENGINES.

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## The whole list in SQL

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```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 = 'TFE7313'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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