# Service difficulty reports: Garrett TPE331-6-252B

A list on [Garrett TPE331-6-252B](https://openairdocs.org/engine/garrett-tpe331-6-252b.md).

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- [SDR CA190516012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190516012.md): Duct · melted · May 15, 2019 · Beech B100 · Heating System
  > (CAN) DURING THE INITIAL CLIMB OUT, THE PILOT FELT ABNORMAL HEAT EVEN THOUGH THE HEATING SYSTEM WAS CORRECTLY SET. A LITTLE WHILE AFTER, SMOKE EXITED FROM THE VENTILATION DUCTS. THE PILOT DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND RETURNED TO THE DEPARTURE AIRPORT (XXXX) WIT
- [SDR CA190506003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190506003.md): A/C Pack · contaminated · Apr 18, 2019 · Beech B100 · Cabin Cooling System
  > (CAN) RIGHT AFTER TAKE OFF PILOT NOTICED SMOKE IN THE CABIN. PILOT DID A CIRCUIT AND LANDED SAFELY. AIRCRAFT IS STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION. AIRCRAFT INSPECTED, ALL HEATING DUCTS INSPECTED FOR OVERHEAT AND FOUND SERVICEABLE, ELECTRICAL WIRING IN INSTRUMENT PANEL
- [SDR CA141015005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA141015005.md): A/C Pack · failed · Oct 1, 2014 · Beech B100 · Cabin Cooling System
  > (CAN) HAD THREE FLOW PACK FAILURES AFFECTING THE PRESSURIZATION SYSTEM.
- [SDR CA130911007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130911007.md): Gps · failed · Sep 4, 2013 · Beech B100 · Global Positioning System
  > (CAN) DURING FLIGHT, THE GPS BECAME BLANK WITHOUT ANY INDICATION OR WARNING BLANK PAGE. THE ACFT DID A 90 DEGREE TURN AND RETURN TO DEPARTURE POINT. AFTER SHUTTING OFF THE MASTER THE DISPLAY CAME BACK NORMAL. GARMIN HAS BEEN ADVISED AND A NEW GPS HAS BEEN I
- [SDR CA130904005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130904005.md): Flap Track · cracked · Aug 28, 2013 · Beech B100 · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > (CAN) UPON INSPECTION PHASE 2, RT OUTWARD FLAP TRACK, INNER TRACK FOUND CRACKED. TRACK HAS BEEN REPLACED.
- [SDR CA130626001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130626001.md): Ignition Sys · shorted · Jun 18, 2013 · Beech B100 · Ignition Power Supply
  > (CAN) DURING CLIMB THE START CONTROL LT BREAKER POP AT THE SAME TIME THE INDICATION OF EGT AND IGNITION WENT OFF. ACFT CAME BACK TO THE BASE AND MAINTENANCE ROUND THAT THE IGNITION UNIT WAS DEAD AND SHORT THIS WAS THE CAUSE OF THE START CONTROL LT BREAKER POP
- [SDR CA121107006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA121107006.md): Fcu · defective · Oct 31, 2012 · Beech B100 · Fuel Control/Turbine Engines
  > (CAN) THE ACFT WAS TAXIING WHEN THE LT ENGINE STOPPED DURING GROUND IDLE MODE. AFTER VERIFICATION THE FCU WAS FOUND DEFECTIVE, IT WAS REPLACED AND EVERYTHING WAS BACK TO NORMAL. SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH, FCU, 897800-8.
- [SDR CA120614001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120614001.md): Skin · cracked · Jun 13, 2012 · Beech B100 · Ailerons
  > (CAN) ON PREFLIGHT INSPECTION PILOT FOUND CRACK ON UPPER SUFACE CENTER OF RT AILERON.
- [SDR CA120612001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120612001.md): Skin · cracked · Jun 8, 2012 · Beech B100 · Ailerons
  > (CAN) ON PREFLIGHT INSPECTION, THE PILOT FOUND A CRACK ON TOP SKIN OF RT AILERON.
- [SDR CA120418008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120418008.md): Engine · fire · Apr 15, 2012 · Beech B100 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > (CAN) AFTER SHUTDOWN FROM FLIGHT DURING POST FLIGHT OPERATIONS, THE PILOTS NOTICED BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM THE RT TAIL PIPE. THE PILOT HAND-TURNED THE PROP AND THUS TURNED THE ENGINE IN ORDER TO CLEAR THE SMOKE, BUT THE SMOKE GOT THICKER. THEY STOPPED HAND-PR
- [SDR CA120314008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120314008.md): Duct · melted · Feb 21, 2012 · Beech 100BEECH · Air Distribution System
  > (CAN) IN CLIMB, THE TEMPERATURE IN THE CABIN WAS REALLY HOT. PILOT PUT TEMP CONTROL OFF AND BLOWER HIGH. THEN SMOKE APPEARED IN COCKPIT. PILOT CAME BACK AND LANDED IN ST-HUBERT. MAINTENANCE CHECKED THE SYSTEM AND FOUND DUCT MELTED UNDER THE FLOOR. ALL RELEVAN
- [SDR CA120210002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120210002.md): Torque Tube · cracked · Feb 2, 2012 · Beech B100 · Elevator Structure
  > (CAN) DURING INSPECTION OF ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBE TORQUE FOUND CRACKED.
- [SDR CA120424008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120424008.md): Tube · chafed · Dec 7, 2011 · Beech B100 · Rudder Structure
  > (CAN) FOUND RUDDER TORQUE TUBE LOOSE AT BELLCRANK (RUDDER CONTROL) ATTACHMENT. THE RIVETS AROUND THE TUBE & FITTING WERE FOUND LOOSE & CHAFED AT A POINT THAT 1 RIVET HEAD WAS MISSING. RIVET HOLES WERE ELONGATED DUE TO CHAFING TOO.
- [SDR CA111213003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA111213003.md): Latch · broken · Nov 29, 2011 · Beech B100 · Propeller Assembly
  > (CAN) LATCH FOUND BROKEN IN TWO PIECES WHEN WE REMOVED SPINNER FOR PROPELLER LUBRICATION. LATCH REPLACED.
- [SDR CA110712002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110712002.md): Firewall · cracked · Jul 1, 2011 · Beech B100 · Nacelle/Pylon, Bulkhead/Firewall
  > DURING ROUTINE INSP, A CRACK HAS BEEN FOUND ON THE RT INBD WALL OF THE COLLECTOR TANK IN THE FIREWALL FUEL SHUTOFF REGION. REPAIR HAS BEEN DONE IAW THE MM.
- [SDR CA110513008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110513008.md): Line · misinstalled · May 11, 2011 · Beech B100 · Pitot/Static System
  > NR 1 VSI AS NOT INDICATING AFTER INITIAL CLIMB. DURING TROUBLESHOOTING AND PITOT STATIC TESTS, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE STATIC LINE THAT CONNECTED TO THE TEE ONTO THE BACK OF THE VSI DID A LOOP AND RE-CONNECTED TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE SAME TEE. ESSENTIALLY
- [SDR 2011FA0000136](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000136.md): Fuel Nozzle · cracked · Feb 14, 2011 · N500KD · Beech B100 · Fuel Injector Nozzle
  > AFTER TAKING OFF, LEFT ENGINE STARTED LOOSING POWER IN FLIGHT. PILOT DECIDED TO RETURN TO DEPARTURE. ACFT LANDED SAFELY. ACFT WAS THEN PLACED FOR INSPECTION. FOUND THE LT ENGINE SECONDARY FUEL MANIFOLD CRACKED AND LEAKING FUEL. CORRECTED THIS BY CLEANING
- [SDR CA110211011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110211011.md): Powerpack · malfunctioned · Feb 11, 2011 · Beech C90A · Hydraulic System, Main
  > LANDING GEAR WAS SELECTED UP BUT SOUNDED SLUGGISH. WHEN THE GEAR WAS SELECTED DOWN THE MOTOR RAN TILL 60 AMP BREAKER UNDER FLOOR POPPED. THE GEAR DID NOT DEPLOY. EMERGENCY EXTENSION WAS CARRIED OUT, 3 GREEN, AND LANDED SAFELY. THE ACFT WAS PUT IN THE HANGE
- [SDR CA110225016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110225016.md): Bearing · seized · Feb 4, 2011 · Beech B100 · Starter-Generator
  > (CAN) APPROACHING THE AIRPORT, PILOTS NOTICED THE "START GEN" ANNUNCIATOR TO ILLUMINATE (LIGHT UP). A FEW MINUTES AFTERWARDS, THEY SAW SPARKS COMING OUT FROM THE ENGINE. FOR PRECAUTION, THEY SHUTDOWN THE ENGINE AND THEY LANDED WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS. AFTER
- [SDR CA101118003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA101118003.md): Skin · cracked · Nov 17, 2010 · Beech B100 · Ailerons
  > THE TOP SKIN OF THE RT AILERON WAS FOUND CRACKED BETWEEN SECOND AND THIRD INBOARD RIBS ON 5 INCHES ALONG AILERON SPAR AND TWO 3 INCHES LONG CRACKS WERE PERPENDICULAR TO THE SPAR.
- [SDR CA101020002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA101020002.md): Torque Sensor · broken · Sep 27, 2010 · Beech B100 · Engine BMEP/Torque Indicating
  > THE TORQUE SENSOR ASSY PN 3101726-3 FAILED. GEAR, PN 3103589-1, WAS FOUND WITH THE INTERNAL SPLINES STRIPPED. SPLINED DRIVE GEARSHAFT, PN 3103405-2, WAS ALSO FOUND STRIPPED. WHEN THESE PARTS FAILED THE INTEGRITY OF THE FCU DRIVE TRAIN WAS LOST AND THE ENGINE
- [SDR CA100823001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100823001.md): Switch · unserviceable · Aug 18, 2010 · Beech B100 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > AFTER T/O PILOT REPORT THAT THE GEAR WILL NOT COME IN. HE FLEW THE ACFT GEAR DOWN AND RETURN TO MX BASE. SWITCH V3-1 ROUND UNSERVICEABLE IN THE EMERGENCY HANDLE CIRCUIT. SWITCH REPLACED AND RETURN TO SERVICE.
- [SDR CA100127015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100127015.md): Bracket · worn · Jan 10, 2010 · Beech B100 · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > (CAN) DURING A ROUTINE INSP OF THE FLAP SYS. DISCOVERED THAT MANY BRGS WERE USED INSIDE THE BRACKETS. EXCESSIVE SIDE PLAY CAUSED WEAR OF FLAP BRACKETS. HAD TO CHANGE THE DAMAGED BRACKETS, ALSO THE BRGS AND THE WASHERS OF TEFLON. A THOROUGH INSP OF OUR FLEET
- [SDR CA091202018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA091202018.md): Shutoff Valve · malfunctioned · Nov 30, 2009 · Beech B100 · Air Distribution System
  > (CAN) BOTH FLOW PACKS INSTALLED ON AIRCRAFT CHECKED ON GROUND RUN, VERY SLOW TO PRODUCE PRESSURIZATION ON EITHER SIDE. TESTED BOTH SIDES IN HANGAR IAW MM, FOUND FIRE WALL SHUTOFF VALVE WOULD NOT OPEN AT SPECIFIED PRESSURE. LEFT SIDE REQUIRED 30 PSI AND OVER
- [SDR CA091113002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA091113002.md): Valve · malfunctioned · Sep 29, 2009 · Beech 100BEECH · Engine Fuel Distribution
  > (CAN) DURING START UP, THE ENG DID NOT START. THE PILOT NOTICED THAT THERE WAS NO FUEL FLOW RISE UP AND NO ITT. HAVE REPLACED THE FUEL VALVE AND THE ENGINE STARTED NORMALLY.
- [SDR 9JL2009F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9JL2009F00000.md): Tube · cracked · Aug 31, 2009 · N700BA · Beech B100 · Engine Fuel Distribution
  > DURING ENGINE START, CREW NOTED A LARGE AMOUNT OF FLUID LEAKAGE FROM NR 1 ENGINE COWLING. ENG WAS IMMEDIATELY SHUTDOWN. MX DISCOVERED THE FUEL ENRICHMENT LINE FROM THE FUEL HEATER TO THE FUEL PUMP WAS LAKING. INSP OF THE TUBE REVEALED A HAIRLINE CRACK AT TH
- [SDR CA080724004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080724004.md): Indicator · malfunctioned · Jul 21, 2008 · Beech 100BEECH · Engine Temperature Indicating System
  > (CAN) WHILE RETURNING TO HOME BASE AT CRUISE FLIGHT, FLIGHT CREW NOTICED THAT THE LT ITT GAUGE WAS ERRATIC. THERE WAS NO NOTICE IN ENGINE PERFORMANCE NOR WERE ANY OF THE REMAINING ENGINE INSTRUMENTS SUPPORTING ENGINE PERFORMANCE ISSUES. UPON RETURN TO BASE, MA
- [SDR CA080708004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080708004.md): Circuit Breaker · failed · Jun 26, 2008 · Beech 100BEECH · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > (CAN) ACFT DEPARTED, OR AFTER SCHEDULED MAINT WAS COMPLETED. IN THE CLIMB OUT IT WAS NOTICED BY THE CREW THAT THE LANDING GEAR FAILED TO RETRACT. THE ACFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. UPON INSP IT WAS FOUND THAT THE CIRCUIT BREAKER HAD FAILED BUT HAD NOT ACTUALLY
- [SDR CA080103005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080103005.md): Wire Harness · failed · Dec 28, 2007 · Beech 100BEECH · Engine Indicating System Wiring
  > (CAN) AFTER A STOPOVER THE AIRCREW WENT TO START THE NR 2 ENGINE, AT THIS TIME IT WAS NOTED THAT THE ITT GAUGE WAS NOT WORKING. MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL FLEW TO THE AIRCRAFT LOCATION AND THROUGH TROUBLESHOOTING DETERMINED THAT THE ITT HARNESS HAD FAILED. A FERRY
- [SDR CA071011001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA071011001.md): Motor · unserviceable · Sep 14, 2007 · Beech B100 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > (CAN) IN DESCENT FOR LANDING, THERE WERE ONLY 2 GREEN GEAR DOWN INDICATION LIGHTS INSTEAD OF THREE. AFTER RECYCLING THE GEAR, THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. THE EMERGENCY LANDING GEAR SYSTEM WAS DEPLOYED AND THE 3 GREEN LIGHTS WERE ON AS REQUIRED. AIRCRAFT LANDED WIT
- [SDR CA070827006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070827006.md): Connector · melted · Jul 27, 2007 · Beech B100 · Electrical Power System Wiring
  > (CAN) WHILE IN FORMATION FLIGHT, THE LT (BATTERY CHARGE) LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON FOR 15 MINUTES AND THEN EXTINGUISHED. AFTER LANDING AND ENGINES SHUTDOWN, THERE WAS NO MORE POWER COMING FROM THE BATTERIES. AN INSPECTION WAS CARRIED OUT AND THE LT BATTERY
- [SDR CA070530002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070530002.md): Elt · failed · May 30, 2007 · Beech 100BEECH · Emergency Locator Beacon
  > (CAN) WHEN TESTING ELT FOR THE REQUIREMENT OF CAR 571 APPENDIX G FOUND G SWITCH WOULD NOT ACTIVATE. (TC NR 20070530002)
- [SDR VOX2007F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VOX2007F00000.md): Cowling · damaged · Apr 4, 2007 · N740PB · Mtsbsi MU2B36 · Nacelle/Pylon, Plate/Skin
  > UPPER RT COWLING CAME OPEN IN FLIGHT. RECOMMEND INSTALLING 2 SCREWS AT LEADING EDGE OF COWLING TO PREVENT THIS HAPPENING. (K)
- [SDR CA070223002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070223002.md): Wire Harness · failed · Feb 20, 2007 · Beech 100BEECH · Engine Indicating System Wiring
  > (CAN) FLIGHT CREW DID ATTEMPTED AN ENGINE START NR 2 ENGINE WITH NO SUCCESS. AFTER MAINTENANCE HAD CORRECTED THE PROBLEM ASSOCIATED WITH THE FAILED START, THE CREW PROCEEDED TO CARRY OUT ANOTHER ENGINE START. ONCE THE ENGINE LIT OFF THE CREW NOTED THAT THE ITT
- [SDR CA070206002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070206002.md): Landing Gear · unknown · Feb 5, 2007 · Beech B100 · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > (CAN) LANDING GEAR (IN TRANSIT) LIGHT STAYED ON AFTER GEAR UP SELECTION AFTER TAKEOFF. GEAR DOWN SELECTED AND GEAR WENT DOWN AND LOCKED NORMALLY (3 GREEN LIGHTS) FOR LANDING BACK TO DEPARTURE AIRPORT. AIRCRAFT JACKED, RETRACTIONS DONE, LANDING GEARS INSPECTED
- [SDR CA070208002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070208002.md): Window · departed · Jan 28, 2007 · Beech B100 · Flight Compartment Windows
  > (CAN) AFTER TAKEOFF AND CLIMB TO APPROXIMATELY 10,000 FEET, THE LT. (TC NR 20070208002)
- [SDR CA061218009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA061218009.md): Torque Tube · cracked · Dec 15, 2006 · Beech B100 · Elevator Structure
  > (CAN) DURING COMPLIANCE WITH SB 2145, CHANGED OUT THE DUE TORQUE TUBES AND REPLACE THEM WITH INSPECTED ONES. WHEN THE LT WAS REMOVED A CRACK WAS NOTED GOING FROM THE TAPER PIN HOLE TO THE EDGE OF THE TORQUE TUBE MOUNT BRACKET. IT APPEARS THAT THE PIN WAS OVER-
- [SDR CA061218011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA061218011.md): Torque Tube · cracked · Dec 15, 2006 · Beech B100 · Elevator Structure
  > (CAN) DURING COMPLIANCE WITH SB 2145 (REMOVED THE DUE TUBES TO SEND OUT FOR NDT AND REPLACE WITH INSPECTED SERVICEABLE ONES), A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED RADIATING FROM ONE OF THE TAPER PIN HOLES TO THE EDGE OF THE ATTACH BOSS ON THE LT TUBE. IT APPEARS THAT THE TA
- [SDR CA061215002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA061215002.md): Hinge · damaged · Dec 12, 2006 · Beech 100BEECH · Elevator Structure
  > (CAN) DURING PHASE NR 2 INSPECTION, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE LT ELEVATOR WAS LOOSE AT THE OB HINGE. AREA INSPECTED AND FOUND THAT THE 4 BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE HINGE TO THE HORIZONTAL STAB WERE LOOSE. THE HINGE WAS REMOVED AND FOUND THAT THE HOLES WERE ELONGATED
- [SDR BVX2006F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BVX2006F00000.md): Gearbox · failed · Aug 14, 2006 · N111YF · Beech B100 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE DETAILED MOTOR GEARBOX CAUSED 2 MLG ACTUATOR IN FLIGHT FAILURES, RESULTING IN THE AIRCRAFT BEING DIVERTED FOR 2 FLIGHTS. THE IMPROPER ASSEMBLY REVOLVED AROUND THE CAM THAT ACTUATES THE LIMIT SWITCHES. THIS CAM IS SUPPOSED TO BE PN 99
- [SDR CA060504006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060504006.md): Torque Tube · worn · May 3, 2006 · Beech B100 · Elevator Structure
  > WHILE CHECKING THE ELEVATOR SYSTEM FOR FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT, EXCESSIVE PLAY WAS NOTICED IN THE LEFT ELEVATOR. THE PLAY WAS ISOLATED TO THE ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBE FITTING. THE TORQUE TUBE WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW ASSEMBLY. THE TORQUE TUBE WAS INSPECTED AND FOUND
- [SDR CA060406002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060406002.md): Torque Tube · corroded · Apr 3, 2006 · Beech B100 · Elevator Structure
  > DURING AN INSPECTION OF THE ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBE, THE PRIMARY ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBE WAS FOUND CORRODED. THE PART WAS REPLACED.
- [SDR CA060405003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060405003.md): Adapter · cracked · Mar 16, 2006 · Beech B100 · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > DURING AN INSPECTION OF THE "OIL FILTER ADAPTER", IT WAS FOUND CRACKED IN TWO PLACES. A SMALL OIL LEAK WAS EVIDENT. THE PART WAS REPLACED.
- [SDR CA051202003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA051202003.md): Control Panel · burned · Nov 25, 2005 · Beech B100 · Flight Compartment Lighting
  > A BURNT ODOR WAS NOTICED FOLLOWED BY SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT, COMING FROM THE TRIM INDICATOR LIGHT PANEL. THE PILOT CLOSED THE RHEOSTAT AND RETURNED TO BASE. AFTER INSPECTION OF THE LIGHT PANEL, HUMIDITY WAS FOUND UNDER THE PANEL, WHICH CAUSED A SHORT CIRCUIT.
- [SDR CA051130004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA051130004.md): Fire Detector · failed · Nov 22, 2005 · Beech B100 · Fire Detection
  > (CAN) WHEN THE INDICATOR (LT ENGINE FIRE) ILLUMINATED, THE ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN BY THE PILOT, AND PUT INTO FEATHER. AN EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNEDTO BASE. AFTER VERIFICATION, NO ENGINE FIRE WAS EVIDENT. THE INDICATORS WERE VERIFIED AND THE AIR
- [SDR CA051109002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA051109002.md): Stringer · cracked · Nov 7, 2005 · Beech B100 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer
  > DURING AN INSPECTION OF THE ELEVATOR CABLES, AFT OF THE REAR PRESSURE BULKHEAD, THE ENGINEER DISCOVERED A CRACK IN THE NR 10 STRINGER OF THE AFT PRESSURE BULKHEAD. THIS AIRCRAFT HAS A CVR INSTALLED IAW STC 'SA-02-26' AND THE MOUNTING TRAY FOR THE CVR TIES INT
- [SDR CA051025007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA051025007.md): Barrel · broken · Oct 24, 2005 · Beech B100 · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > FLIGHT CREW REPORTED LOSS OF NOSE WHEEL STEERING DURING TAXI. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE NOSE WHEEL BARREL ASSY BROKEN. SLOTS WHICH HOLD IN SPRING RETAINER FOUND BROKEN ALLOWING SPRING TO LOSE TENSION. MX REPLACED THE ASSY AND RELEASED AIRCRAFT FOR RETURN TO SER
- [SDR CA051004006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA051004006.md): Fire Detector · failed · Sep 26, 2005 · Beech B100 · Fire Detection
  > (CAN) AFTER TAKE OFF AN (ENGINE FIRE) INDICATION FOR THE RT ENGINE ILLUMINATED. PILOT SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE AND LANDED ON ONE ENGINE. AFTER INSPECTION OF THE SYSTEM, NO FAULT FOUND, SYSTEM NORMAL. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR CA050921001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050921001.md): Door Frame · cracked · Sep 16, 2005 · Beech B100 · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > (CAN) DURING A DAILY INSPECTION 2 CRACKS WERE DETECTED ON EACH SIDE OF THE UPPER ATTACHMENT FOR THE REAR DOOR. THE PART WAS REPLACED.
- [SDR CA050824012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050824012.md): Torque Tube · cracked · Aug 3, 2005 · Beech B100 · Elevator Control System
  > (CAN) WHILE CARRYING OUT A PHASE 2 AND 3 INSPECTION, THE RT ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBE HAD A.5 INCH CRACK. THE CRACK WAS DISCOVERED BETWEEN THE ELEVATOR AND TORQUE TUBE. THE TORQUE TUBE WAS REPLACED.

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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 = 'TPE3316252B'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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