# Service difficulty reports: Garrett TFE731-3AR

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

Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary.

- [SDR CA151216021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA151216021.md): Timer · faulty · Dec 13, 2015 · Lear 55LEAR · Airfoil Anti/De-ice System
  > (CAN) AC EXPERIENCED SUDDEN INCREASE IN DRAG AND CONTROL VIBRATION WHILE IN CRUISE FLT AFTER LEAVING ICING CONDITIONS. UPON RETURN TO BASE THERE WAS ICE BUILD UP NOTED ON THE HORIZ L/E. THE STAB HEAT BLANKETS WERE FOUND TO BE IN SERVICEABLE CONDITION, HOWEVER,
- [SDR DBCA2014092600004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DBCA2014092600004.md): Connector · dirty · Sep 26, 2014 · N110WS · Raythn HAWKER800XP · Engine Fuel System Wiring
  > ON DEPARTURE THE NR 1 ENG DEEC TRIPPED TO MANUAL MODE. CREW RETURNED & LANDING WAS UNEVENTFUL. DOWNLOADED THE NR 1 DEEC DATA & CONTACTED TECH SUPPORT. REVIEWED DATA DOWNLOAD & RECOMMENDED COMPLYING WITH P2T2 PROBE RESISTANCE CHECK & CLEANING PROBE CONNECTOR
- [SDR FJTA14064811](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FJTA14064811.md): Unknown · unknown · Jun 3, 2014 · N481NS · Israel 1124 · Cabin Pressure Control System
  > DURING CRUISE AT FL360, THE CABIN LOST PRESSURIZATION. THE CABIN STOPPED CLIMB AT APPROX 10,500 FT & WOULD NOT RESPOND UP OR DOWN FOR THE DURATION OF THE DESCENT TO 10,000 FT AT WHICH POINT THE CABIN DESCENDED WITH THE AIRPLANE UNTIL LANDING. THE CREW DECIDE
- [SDR 9JLA2014043003864](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9JLA2014043003864.md): Control Quadrant · faulty · Apr 14, 2014 · N546DH · Lear 45LEAR · Engine Thrust Reverser
  > CREW REPORTED THE THE LT THRUST REVERSER WAS INTERMITTENT OR SLOW TO DEPLOY. TROUBLESHOOTING WAS ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE DISCREPANCY BY APPLYING A SIDE LOAD TO THE ENG POWER LEVER. IT WAS FOUND THAT THE DEPLOY SWITCH IN THE THROTTLE QUADRANT TO BE DEFECTIVE.
- [SDR CA130131005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130131005.md): Gyro · failed · Jan 29, 2013 · Lear 55LEAR · Directional Gyro and Indicating System
  > (CAN) PRIOR TO DESCENT THE FLIGHT CREW REPORTED THE LOSS OF DIRECTION INFORMATION ON THE NR 1 HSI. FLIGHT CONTINUED TO DESTINATION WITH USE OF NR 2 HSI INFORMATION AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE WAS DISPATCH TO THE ACFT AND PROCEEDED TO TROUBLESHOOT
- [SDR CA111114007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA111114007.md): Potentiometer · shorted · Nov 10, 2011 · Lear 55LEAR · Flight Compartment Lighting
  > (CAN) CO-PILOTS INSTRUMENT BACKLIGHTING INOPERATIVE. FOUND CO-PILOTS LIGHT DIMMER UNIT INOPERATIVE DUE TO EDGE LIGHTED PANEL, LIGHTING POTENTIOMETER WIPER RUBBING ON INSTRUMENT LIGHT WIRING CAUSING THE LIGHT DIMMER TO SHORT OUT. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION FOUND
- [SDR CA110621012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110621012.md): Line · leaking · Jun 15, 2011 · Lear 55LEAR · Cabin Cooling System
  > FLIGHT CREW REPORTED SMELL OF RUBBER AFTER T/O, WHICH WENT AWAY SLOWLY. ACFT INSPECTED AND NO EVIDENCE OF RUBBER SMELL WAS NOTED. FOUND FREON LINE LEAKING -OIL IN BELLY. REPLACED LARGE FREON LINE IN AFT CABIN, PN 5419410-193. SYS SERVICED AND CHECKED SERVIC
- [SDR CA090212004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090212004.md): Drive Unit · leaking · Feb 11, 2009 · Lear 45LEAR · Trailing Edge Flap Control System
  > (CAN) FLAP POWER DRIVE UNIT FOUND LEAKING FROM SOLENOID VALVE, THIS IS THE (4TH) UNIT WE HAVE HAD THE SAME FAULT ON, NO SDR WAS SUBMIITTED ON THE PREVIOUS UNITS. THE FIRST UNIT SN 1385P HAD 1217.9 TT WHEN IT STARTED TO LEAK FROM SOLENOID, REPLACED 2008/04/11,
- [SDR 2007FA0000976](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0000976.md): Rotor · separated · Oct 29, 2007 · N400CP · Israel ASTRASPX · Turbine Section
  > IAW SERVICE BULLETIN TFE731-72-5175. BLADE SEPARATION ON ONE LPT3 BLADE AS LISTED IN TABLE 1 OF S/B 72-5175.
- [SDR DELR200700001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DELR200700001.md): Bolt · sheared · Jan 4, 2007 · N345RJ · Lear 55LEAR · Engine Mount Section
  > AFTER REMOVAL OF SAFTY WIRE TO REMOVE BOLT, THE MOUNT BOLT WAS FOUND SHEARED AT THE NECK OF THE BOLT. THREADED SECTION OF BOLT WAS REMOVED WITH AN EASYOUT IAW CHAPTER 5 THIS ITEM IS LIFE LIMITED AT 20,000.00 HOURS.
- [SDR FAA1031001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FAA1031001.md): Skin · delaminated · Oct 27, 2006 · N71FS · Israel 1125 · Elevator, Plate/Skin
  > DEBOND AREA APPROX. 7 IN X 7 IN ON THE RT OB ELEVATOR LOWER COMPOSITE SKIN. ELEVATOR WAS SENT TO MFG FOR EVALUATION AND WAS DEEMED (BEYOND ECONOMICAL REPAIR). A LOANER UNIT WAS INSTALLED WHILE NEW/EXCHANGE UNIT PREPARED. REPLACEMENT ELEVATOR INSTALLED ON THIS
- [SDR DXTA200501093](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA200501093.md): Pump · failed · Nov 19, 2005 · N845QS · Raythn HAWKER800XP · Fuel Boost Pump
  > ON TAKEOFF ROLL THE FUEL 2 LOW PRESS LIGHT CAME ON. ABORTED TAKEOFF AT 60 KNOTS. R & R FAULTY FUEL BOOST PUMP WITH OVERHAULED UNIT IAW HAWKER 800XP MM CHAP 28-20-12. LEAK & OPS CHECK SATISFACTORY. REMOVED LT & RT FUEL FILTERS P/N 897830-1 AND INSTALLED NEW L
- [SDR CA051103009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA051103009.md): Actuator · inoperative · Oct 31, 2005 · Lear 55LEAR · Landing Gear Actuator
  > (CAN) AFTER T/O AND UPON GEAR RETRACTION, NOSE GEAR UNSAFE LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. MULTIPLE GEAR SELECTIONS HAD NO EFFECT. CREW ELECTED TO CIRCLE FOR ABOUT AN HOUR TO BURN OFF FUEL BEFORE RETURNING TO BASE. MAINT WAS ABLE TO CONFIRM SNAG, RECTIFY BY BLEE
- [SDR 31177050304](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/31177050304.md): Pump · failed · May 3, 2004 · N132FX · Lear 31A · Engine Fuel Pump
  > DURING DESCENT FROM CRUISE, RIGHT ENGINE FLAMED OUT. ENGINE WAS SUCCESSFULLY RESTARTED. DIVERTED TO KBDL. REPLACED RIGHT ENGINE FUEL PUMP DUE TO LOW PRESSURE. REPLACED RIGHT ENGINE FUEL CONTROL DUE TO METAL CONTAMINATION IN STRAINER BETWEEN FUEL PUMP AND F
- [SDR DJFA2004004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DJFA2004004.md): Regulator Valve · failed · Apr 4, 2004 · N551CW · Amd FALCON50MYST · Engine Oil Indicating System
  > DURING THE CLIMB THE PILOTS NOTICED THE NR 3 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT ILUMINATED. OIL PRESSURE WAS DESCENDING THREW 25 PSI. AT THAT POINT THE PILOTS SHUT DOWN THE NR 3 ENGINE AND RETURNED TO THE DEPARTURE AIRPORT.
- [SDR DJFA2004003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DJFA2004003.md): Regulator Valve · failed · Apr 4, 2004 · N551CW · Amd FALCON50MYST · Engine Oil Indicating System
  > DURING THE CLIMB THE PILOTS NOTICED THE NR 3 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. OIL PRESSURE WAS DESCENDING THREW 25 PSI. AT THAT POINT THE PILOTS SHUT DOWN THE NR 3 ENGINE AND RETURNED TO THE DEPARTURE AIRPORT.
- [SDR DXTA200300132](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA200300132.md): Compressor · damaged · Oct 2, 2003 · N892QS · Raythn HAWKER800XP · Turbine Engine Compressor Section
  > AT FLIGHT LEVER 370, NR 1 ENGINED EXPERIENCE A LOUD BANG WITH ITT SPIKING AT 1016 DEGREES WITH AIRFRAME VIBRATION. N1 AND N2 ROSE, ITT THEN FELL TO 450 DEGREES WITH N1 AND N2 DROPPING. SHUT DOWN ENGINE. TROUBLESHOT NR 1 ENGINE FOUND THE LOW PRESSURE COMPRESSO
- [SDR T0DR200300002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/T0DR200300002.md): Fairlead · broken · Aug 9, 2003 · N122E · Cessna 310Q · Rudder Control System
  > RUDDER JAMMED UPON ROTATION. (RUDDER SYS JAM) CHECKLIST. ALL KNOWN SYSTEMS SUSPECTED OF HAVING BRG ON RUDDER SYS. ALL OTHER FLIGHT CONTROL SYS OPERATED NORMALLY AND AC CONTROL WAS NEVER IN DOUBT. EMERG WAS DECLARED, 2 TOWER FLY-BYS WERE EXECUTED TO ALLOW TO
- [SDR 3298S](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/3298S.md): Blade · missing · Jul 24, 2003 · N800VC · Braero BAE125800A · Turbine Section
  > 3298S- AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED VIBRATION IN FLIGHT. NR 2 ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN IN-FLIGHT. AIRCRAFT ARRIVED SAFETLY. VISUAL INSPECTION OF NR 2 ENGINE REVEALED A 1.0 TO 1.5 INCH PIECE OF 1EA 3RD STAGE TURBINE WHEEL BLADE WAS MISSING. ENGINE WAS SWAPPED WITH A LOA
- [SDR R5XR2000003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/R5XR2000003.md): Housing · misoverhauled · Apr 22, 2003 · Turbine Engine Compressor Section
  > WHILE PERFORMING MODIFICATION TO 70821, THE EDM PROCEDURE BROKE THROUGH THE WALL OF THE HOUSING DUE TO ERROR IN SETUP OF EDM MACHINE.
- [SDR R5XR2000004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/R5XR2000004.md): Housing · misoverhauled · Apr 22, 2003 · Turbine Engine Compressor Section
  > WHILE PERFORMING MODIFICATION TO 70821, THE EDM PROCEDURE BROKE THROUGH THE WALL OF THE HOUSING DUE TO ERROR IN SETUP OF EDM MACHINE.
- [SDR 032031](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/032031.md): Restrictor Valve · bypassing · Mar 20, 2003 · N82CR · Rkwell NA26565 · Drag Control Actuator
  > MAIN ACCOMPLISHED PREFLT INSP AND THEN PILOTS PROCEEDED TO DO THEIR PREFLT INSP. UPON NORMAL EXTENSION OF SPEED BRAKE PANELS, THEY RETRACTED WITH HIGH SPEED AS THOUGH SWITCHES WERE IN THE "GROUND AUTO DEPLOY" POSITION. DISASSEMBLLY OF RESTRICTOR VALVE SHOWED
- [SDR 032031A](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/032031A.md): Restrictor Valve · bypassing · Mar 20, 2003 · N82CR · Rkwell NA26565 · Drag Control System
  > DURING PREFLT INSP, MAINT CREW NOTED THAT SPOILERS FULLY DEPLOYED IN LESS THAN 1 SECOND WITH SPOILER SWITCHES SET TO "IN-FLT" MODE. NORMAL DEPLOY TIME IN THIS MODE IS 6-10 SECONDS WHEREAS "GROUND AUTO-DEPLOY" MODE FOR LANDING IS LESS THAN ONE SECOND. IN PROC
- [SDR CA030218012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030218012.md): Terminal Block · overheated · Feb 17, 2003 · Lear 55LEAR · Emergency Lighting
  > (CAN) MFG DESIGN FLAW, INSTRUMENT LIGHTING SYS WAS DISCOVERED WHEN NEW AIR DATA DISPLAY UNIT WAS INSTALLED FOR RVSM UPGRADE. SYMPTOM WAS ADDU LIGHT WOULD GO INTO NIGHT MODE (VERY DIM) WHEN EMER BATT PACK WAS TURNED ON. PACK IS KEPT ON IN FLIGHT TO RUN STANDBY
- [SDR ROCK012303](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ROCK012303.md): Switch · inoperative · Jan 23, 2003 · N82CR · Rkwell NA26565 · Stabilizer Control System
  > PILOT'S TRIM SWITCH BECAME INTERMITTENT AND THEN FAILED TO OPERATE COMPLETELY IN FLIGHT. CO-PILOT AND ALTERNATE TRIM SYSTEMS BOTH REMAINED FUNCTIONAL. TESTED AND REPLACED PILOT'S TRIM SWITCH AT DESTINATION. SYSTEM FUNCTIONED PROPERLY AFTER REPLACMENT OF SWI
- [SDR 778](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/778.md): Control Cable · broken · Nov 17, 2002 · N95BD · Lkheed 132925 · Fuel Controlling System
  > NR 1 ENGINE TELEFLEX CABLE BROKE INSIDE ITS HOUSING MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR THE PILOTS TO HAVE CONTROL OF THE ENGINE AS FAR AS MAKING CHANGES TO THE SPEED AND FOR SHUTTING THE ENGINE DOWN IN THE NORMAL MANNER. THE PILOTS SHUT THE ENGINE DOWN USING THE FIREWAL
- [SDR 029041702](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/029041702.md): Line · cracked · Apr 17, 2002 · N6NR · Rkwell NA26565 · Hydraulic System, Main
  > PILOTS STARTED TAXI OUT TO TAKEOFF. IN PROCESS CONDUCTED THE LANDING SPOILER EXTENSION OPERATIONAL TEST WHICH SURGES AND SLAMS THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FAIRLY HARD. WITHIN A FEW SECONDS RECEIVED MASTER WARNING CAUTION LIGHT AND NOTICED LOW HYDRAULIC PRESSURE.
- [SDR APJ2002F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/APJ2002F00000.md): Oil Cap · not seated · Feb 17, 2001 · N302PC · Braero HS125700A · Engine Oil Storage (Airframe Furnished)
  > APPROXIMATELY 1.5 HOURS INTO FLIGHT AT 35,000 FT THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE FLUCTUATED FOR THE RIGHT SIDE ENGINE AND PROCEEDED TO INDICATE MINIMUM PRESSURE. AS A PRECAUTION, THE PIC SHUTDOWN THE RIGHT SIDE ENGINE WHEN THE OIL PRESSURE REACHED 25 PSI (MINIMUM PRES
- [SDR 20010320CW007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010320CW007.md): Control Unit · malfunctioned · Dec 8, 2000 · N800MA · Lear 45LEAR · Brake Anti-Skid Section
  > ON APPROACH, LANDING GEAR WAS LOWERED AND CDS MESSAGE LEFT AND RIGHT INBOARD BRAKE FAILED. CONTINUED WITH NORMAL CHECKLIST. THE AMBER MESSAGE WAS REPLACED BY A WHITE MESSAGE. RETURNED TO BASE AND DOWN LOADED COMPUTER SYSTEMS, OPERATED NORMAL. SENT FINDINGS
- [SDR CA000511046](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000511046.md): Seat Back · cracked · May 3, 2000 · Israel 1125 · Flight Compartment Equipment
  > (CAN) PILOTS SEAT BACK REST FOUND CRACKED.

## 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 = 'TFE7313AR'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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