# Pratt & Whitney Canada PW120

- Type: Engine model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 52114
- Manufacturer (registry): P&W CANADA
- Model: PW120
- Engine type: Turbo-prop
- Power: 1,800 hp
- Data sheet: [TCDS E20NE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E20NE) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.
- Installed in: 17 registered aircraft
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-canada-pw120

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this engine model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

- [AD 2015-20-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-20-03): Fuel nozzle and the fuel manifold flow adapter · Pratt & Whitney Canada PW120, PW121, PW121A and 6 more. Effective Nov 18, 2015
- [AD 2012-26-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-26-08): Propeller shafts · Pratt & Whitney Canada PW118, PW118A, PW118B and 20 more. Effective Feb 15, 2013
- [AD 2006-19-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-19-06): Propeller shaft · Pratt & Whitney Canada PW118, PW118A, PW118B and 14 more. Effective Sep 29, 2006
- [AD 2003-21-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-21-03): Low pressure rotor speed (NL) sensor · Pratt & Whitney Canada PW118, PW120, PW120A and 1 more. Effective Nov 20, 2003
- [AD 2003-16-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-16-04): Fuel heaters · Pratt & Whitney Canada PW118, PW118A, PW118B and 19 more. Effective Sep 10, 2003
- [AD 98-14-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-14-02): Fuel Manifold Transfer Tubes · Pratt & Whitney Canada PW118, PW118A, PW118B and 17 more. Effective Aug 31, 1998
- [AD 97-17-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-17-05): Gas Generator Case Drain Ports · Pratt & Whitney Canada PW118, PW118A, PW118B and 17 more. Effective Sep 9, 1997
- [AD 94-03-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-03-02): High Pressure Turbine Disks · Pratt & Whitney Canada PW118, PW118A, PW120 and 5 more. Effective Feb 16, 1994
- [AD 92-01-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-01-08): High Pressure Rotor · Pratt & Whitney Canada PW118, PW118A, PW120 and 5 more. Effective Jul 27, 1992
- [AD 91-06-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/91-06-02): Turbomachinery Magnetic Chip Detector · Pratt & Whitney Canada PW118, PW118A, PW120 and 6 more. Effective Mar 29, 1991
- [AD 91-01-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/91-01-03): Hydromechanical Fuel Control Units · Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-5, PW118, PW118A and 3 more. Effective Jan 7, 1991
- [AD 88-26-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-26-51): High Pressure Turbine Components · Pratt & Whitney Canada PW118, PW118A, PW120 and 2 more. Effective Sep 22, 1989

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):

- [AD 2014-14-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-14-02) (historical): O-ring seal · Pratt & Whitney Canada PW120, PW121, PW121A and 6 more. Effective Aug 15, 2014
- [AD 2012-11-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-11-14) (historical): Propeller shafts · Pratt & Whitney Canada PW118, PW118A, PW118B and 20 more. Effective Jul 20, 2012

## Registered aircraft (17)

- [N805FX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N805FX): [Federal Express Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FEDERAL%20EXPRESS%20CORP), [Memphis, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Memphis), S/N 372
- [N806FX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N806FX): [Federal Express Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FEDERAL%20EXPRESS%20CORP), [Memphis, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Memphis), S/N 375
- [N807EX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N807EX): [Frontera Flight Holdings Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FRONTERA%20FLIGHT%20HOLDINGS%20INC), [Dover, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Dover), built 1991, S/N 292
- [N807FX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N807FX): [Federal Express Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FEDERAL%20EXPRESS%20CORP), [Memphis, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Memphis), S/N 383
- [N837EX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N837EX): [Bank Of Utah Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BANK%20OF%20UTAH%20TRUSTEE), [Salt Lake City, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Salt%20Lake%20City), S/N 217
- [N839EX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N839EX): [Bank Of Utah Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BANK%20OF%20UTAH%20TRUSTEE), [Salt Lake City, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Salt%20Lake%20City), built 1990, S/N 226
- [N909FX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N909FX): [Federal Express Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FEDERAL%20EXPRESS%20CORP), [Memphis, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Memphis), built 1991, S/N 275
- [N910FX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N910FX): [Federal Express Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FEDERAL%20EXPRESS%20CORP), [Memphis, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Memphis), built 1991, S/N 277
- [N913FX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N913FX): [Federal Express Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FEDERAL%20EXPRESS%20CORP), [Memphis, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Memphis), built 1991, S/N 250
- [N914FX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N914FX): [Federal Express Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FEDERAL%20EXPRESS%20CORP), [Memphis, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Memphis), built 1992, S/N 293
- [N915FX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N915FX): [Federal Express Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FEDERAL%20EXPRESS%20CORP), [Memphis, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Memphis), built 1991, S/N 269
- [N916FX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N916FX): [Federal Express Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FEDERAL%20EXPRESS%20CORP), [Memphis, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Memphis), built 1992, S/N 314
- [N917FX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N917FX): [Federal Express Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FEDERAL%20EXPRESS%20CORP), [Memphis, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Memphis), built 1993, S/N 354
- [N918FX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N918FX): [Federal Express Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FEDERAL%20EXPRESS%20CORP), [Memphis, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Memphis), built 1991, S/N 262
- [N919FX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N919FX): [Federal Express Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FEDERAL%20EXPRESS%20CORP), [Memphis, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Memphis), built 1991, S/N 266
- [N920FX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N920FX): [Federal Express Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FEDERAL%20EXPRESS%20CORP), [Memphis, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Memphis), built 1992, S/N 325
- [N921FX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N921FX): [Federal Express Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FEDERAL%20EXPRESS%20CORP), [Memphis, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Memphis), built 1992, S/N 319

## NTSB investigations (23)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB DCA23WA436](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA23WA436), Aug 21, 2023: Aerospatiale/Aeritalia ATR 42-300 (N920FX), Freeport, Bahamas, incident, no damage
- [NTSB DCA14CA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14CA147), Aug 10, 2014: Dehavilland DHC 8 102 (N815EX), Harrisburg, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the airplanes collision with geese during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB DCA14CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14CA031), Nov 25, 2013: De Havilland DHC8 - 102 (N808EX), Philadelphia, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: an inadvertent encounter with several birds during approach that resulted in substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB DCA13FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13FA094), May 18, 2013: Bombardier DHC8 (N934HA), Newark, NJ, substantial damage. Probable cause: the frozen left main landing gear (MLG) uplock roller due to lack of lubrication and the uplock latch that had worn beyond acceptable tolerances, which prevented the flight crew from extending the…
- [NTSB ERA12LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA147), Jan 16, 2012: Boeing DHC-8-102 (N839EX), Huntington, WV, substantial damage. Probable cause: The inadequate communication among ground crew personnel, which resulted in the airplane’s collision with a deice truck.
- [NTSB ANC05LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA088), Jun 16, 2005: Aerospatiale ATR-42-300 (N42NC), Anchorage, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: A lightning strike during a normal descent for landing, which resulted in structural damage to the airplane's left aileron.
- [NTSB MIA03WA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03WA084), Mar 19, 2003: Aerospatiale ATR-42-300 (N216AT), Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, no damage
- [NTSB SEA01IA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01IA161), Aug 28, 2001: de Havilland DHC-8-102 (N827PH), Portland, OR, incident, no damage. Probable cause: Improper tension of the right control yoke chain; a worn right aileron spring tab hinge bearing; improper tension of the left aileron spring tab aft spring and worn contact stud; improper tension of…
- [NTSB DCA01MA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA01MA056), Aug 5, 2001: de Havilland Dash 8-100 (N935HA), Washington, DC, minor damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The ramp agent's impaired performance due to his hyperthyroidism, which was exacerbated by the heat and was inadequately controlled by medication, and possibly also due to the use of an antianxiety…
- [NTSB MIA01LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA131), Apr 26, 2001: Aerospatiale ATR 42-300 (N223AT), Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean), no damage. Probable cause: The in-flight encounter with moderate to severe turbulence in clouds resulting in the serious injury to the flight attendant. A contributing factor in the accident was the poor in-flight planning by…
- [NTSB SEA01FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01FA059), Mar 6, 2001: de Havilland DHC-8-102 (N822PH), Portland, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the number 5 engine bearing assembly followed by the disconnection of the P2.5/P3 switching valve to rear inlet case sealing air tube and the melting of the NL probe port (sealing…
- [NTSB CHI00IA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00IA221), Jul 23, 2000: Aerospatiale ATR 42-300 (N421TE), Champaign, IL, incident, no damage. Probable cause: The failure of the aileron trim switch due to foreign material contamination.
- [NTSB IAD00IA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00IA026), Mar 12, 2000: Boeing - Canada DHC-8-102 (N838EX), Baltimore, MD, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: the missing elevator stop bumper that resulted in elevator over-travel and damage to the elevator. A factor in the incident was the abrupt release of the elevator control lock in windy conditions.
- [NTSB NYC00LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA007), Oct 7, 1999: Boeing - Canada DHC-8-102 (N818EX), Philadelphia, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: An in flight collision with birds.
- [NTSB CHI99LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA289), Aug 14, 1999: Aerospatiale ATR-42-300 (N282AT), Chicago, IL, no damage. Probable cause: the failure of the ramp service clerk to maintain clearance with the operating propeller. A factor related to the accident the inattentiveness on the part of the clerk.
- [NTSB NYC98LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA193), Sep 28, 1998: Boeing DHC-8-102 (N810EX), Islip, NY, minor damage. Probable cause: Clear air turbulence.
- [NTSB CHI98LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA351), Sep 18, 1998: Aerospatiale ATR-42-300 (N233RM), Chicago, IL, no damage. Probable cause: the wake turbulence encountered by Flight 146.
- [NTSB SEA97LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA077), Mar 26, 1997: de Havilland DHC-8 (N826PH), Wenatchee, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: failure of the ground marshaller to marshal the airplane into a correct parking place on the ramp, her failure to verify clearance between the right wing of the airplane and the ground de-ice cart,…
- [NTSB ATL94IA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94IA048), Feb 11, 1994: Boeing DHC-8-102 (N882CC), Charlotte, NC, incident, no damage. Probable cause: AN INFLIGHT ENCOUNTER WITH TURBULENCE, AND THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT'S FAILURE TO FASTEN HER SEATBELT.
- [NTSB NYC93FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA137), Jul 25, 1993: Aerospatiale ATR-42-300 (N242AT), Jamaica, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: MISSJUDGED CLEARANCE BY THE CAPTAIN OF THE B-747, HZ-AIS, AS HE ATTEMPTED TO MANEUVER AROUND THE ATR-42, N242AT. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE DIVERTED ATTENTION OF THE CAPTAIN OF THE…
- [NTSB MIA93LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA090), Mar 23, 1993: de Havilland DHC-8-102 (N928HA), Jacksonville, FL, no damage. Probable cause: THE OPERATOR'S LACK OF ADEQUATE INSTRUCTIONS TO CREWMEMBERS AS TO WHEN FLIGHT ATTENDANTS CAN RESUME CABIN DUTIES AFTER BEING TOLD TO BE SEATED BY THE CAPTAIN.
- [NTSB ATL91IA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91IA134), Jul 17, 1991: de Havilland DHC-8-102 (N922HA), Savannah, GA, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: THE INADEQUATE INSPECTION PROCEDURES WHICH ALLOWED THE LOSS OF TORQUE ON THE TOP RETRACTION FITTING ATTACHMENT BOLT WHICH SUBSEQUENTLY FAILED IN FATIGUE. FACTORS WERE THE LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID…
- [NTSB ATL87IA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87IA034), Dec 3, 1986: de Havilland DHC-8-101 (N802MX), Atlanta, GA, incident, minor damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (182, newest 50)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Incident 20240917019769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240917019769I), Sep 17, 2024: Aerospatiale/Aeritalia ATR 42-300 (N915FX), Aguadilla, PR, Minor damage. After departure, the flight crew were notified by ATC that bqn ground personnel witnessed a nose landing wheel assembly depart the aircraft shortly after…
- [Incident 20141112020569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20141112020569I), Nov 12, 2014: Boeing DHC-8-102 (N806EX), Charlotte, NC, Minor damage. On pushback aircraft struck a catering truck. The aircraft sustained damage to the bottom of the rudder, tailcone,and rear navigation light. The rudder was…
- [Accident 20140810014459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140810014459A), Aug 10, 2014: Dehavilland DHC-8-102 (N815EX), Harrisburg, PA, Substantial damage. During take off roll at approx 40 knots IAS aircraft encountered a flock of geese striking several causing approx 17 inches of 1 propeller blade to separate…
- [Accident 20131124024339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20131124024339A), Nov 24, 2013: Bombardier, DHC-8-102 (N808EX), Philadelphia, PA, Substantial damage. On November 24, 2013 aircraft N808EX piedmont airlines flight #4314 encountered several bird strikes on approach five miles east of the Philadelphia…
- [Accident 20130518008759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130518008759A), May 18, 2013: Dehavilland DHC-8-102 (N934HA), Newark, NJ, Substantial damage. After an uneventful flight from kphl to kewr, crew selected gear down on final to rwy 4R at kewr. Gear indication was left gear not down and locked. Crew…
- [Incident 20120929020949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120929020949I), Sep 29, 2012: Aerospatiale/Aeritalia ATR 42-300 (N914FX), Duluth, MN, No damage. Aircraft departed msp. Ramp personnel contacted msp tower stating they thought a tire fell off aircraft on departure. Airport authority and pilot were…
- [Accident 20120116000849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120116000849A), Jan 16, 2012: Boeing DHC-8-102 (N839EX), Huntington, WV, Substantial damage. A piedmont flight 4117, in aircraft N839EX, struck a deicing truck boom with the left horizontal stabilizer, elevator and elevator trim tab, while taxiing on…
- [Incident 20110107000099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110107000099I), Jan 7, 2011: Aerospatial ATR 72-212 (N807FX), Pasco, WA, No damage. Empire airlines flight 8804 (N807FE) had a #1 engine fire warning on a 2 or 3 mile final to Pasco, Washington tri-cities airport (kpsc). The flight crew…
- [Incident 20100727044149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100727044149I), Jul 27, 2010: Dehavilland DHC-8-103 (N805WP), Kahululi, HI, Minor damage. Airport authority changed the arrival gate due to ramp maintenance. New gate did not have stop markings for DHC-8-100. The guide man was told to use a crack in…
- [Incident 20090204003069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090204003069I), Feb 4, 2009: Aerosp ATR42300 (N915FX), Madison, WI, No damage. (-23) Mountain air cargo (mtna) flight 7558 reported white and green laser light illuminated aircraft while west bound @6,500 feet altitude, enroute between…
- [Incident 20080316012429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080316012429I), Mar 16, 2008: Dhav DHC8102 (N815EX), Allentown, PA, Minor damage. (-23) Shortly after take off from Allentown, PA (abe) the crew noted a hydraulic problem. They elected to return to abe. Maintenance discovered a hydraulic…
- [Incident 20071203829369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071203829369I), Dec 3, 2007: Dhav DHC8102 (N839EX), Pittsburgh, PA, No damage. (-23) After take-off from 28C, the left main landing gear door open light remained illuminated after gear retraction. The landing gear was then extended to…
- [Incident 20070715019159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070715019159I), Jul 15, 2007: Dhav DHC8102 (N812EX), Lititz, PA, No damage. (-23) Piedmont flight H318 in route from MDT to phi diverted to lns with smoke in cabin. Aircraft was evacuated on taxiway with no injuries. Aircraft ferried…
- [Incident 20060509006759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060509006759I), May 9, 2006: Dhav DHC8102 (N806EX), Latrobe, PA. (-23) On flight 4518 (pit-avp) about 10 min. After departure the crew started getting smoke in the cockpit from what they described as the windshield area.…
- [Incident 20060412005639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060412005639I), Apr 12, 2006: Dhav DHC8102 (N808EX), Pittsburgh, PA, Minor damage. (-23) Air carrier incident, Pittsburgh int'l airport, PA, 4/12/06 at 1547E, piedmont airlines flight 4532, a DHC-8-102, N808EX, returned to land on runway 28R…
- [Accident 20050616011399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050616011399A), Jun 16, 2005: Aerosp ATR42300 (N42NC), Anchorage, AK, Substantial damage. (-23) Lightning strike coming into Anchorage. Knocked out #1 acw, #1 ecu, both reset successfully. Left aileron heavy damage. Replaced aileron. Examined…
- [Incident 20050119000869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050119000869I), Jan 19, 2005: Dhav DHC8102 (N816EX), Pittsburgh, PA, Minor damage. (-23) Desk audit: on January 19, 2005, at approximately 2100 eastern standard time, a Dehavilland DHC-8-102, N816EX, flight number 3742 conducted under 14 CFR…
- [Incident 20040616011429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040616011429I), Jun 16, 2004: Dhav DHC8102 (N827EX), Burlington, VT, Minor damage. (-23) Suspicious package was found in ROW9 after parking at gate in btv. The package was lodged in such a manner making it impossible to investigate. Package…
- [Incident 20040505033669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040505033669I), May 5, 2004: Dhav DHC8102 (N817EX), Rochester, NY. (-23) On may 5, 2004 at approx 1015 local, an allegheny airlines DHC-8, N817EX, had a right gear door light illuminate while landing at Rochester, NY. The…
- [Incident 20040128002239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040128002239I), Jan 28, 2004: Dhav DHC8102 (N827EX), Syracuse, NY. (-23) On January 28, 2004, flt. 3843, DHC-8, N827EX, departed ithaca airport, ithaca, NY, crew observed the #1 oil pressure indication was 85-95 PSI on…
- [Incident 20031011032639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031011032639I), Oct 11, 2003: Dhav DHC8102 (N980HA), Syracuse, NY. (-23) On October 11, 2003, a DHC-8, flt. 3629, crew reported that the #2 engine power uptrim partially activated during takeoff. Crew experienced repeated #2…
- [Incident 20031010032199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031010032199I), Oct 10, 2003: Dhav DHC8102 (N846EX), Middletown, PA. (-23) During cruise flight @ 5000 ft. the #2 engine started to vibrate and oil pressure dropped to 40 PSI. #2 engine was shut down, emergency declared,…
- [Incident 20030508007129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030508007129I), May 8, 2003: Dhav DHC8102 (N804EX), Pittsburgh, PA. (-23) Allegheny airlines flight #3899 enroute from abe on approach to pit encountered an "airframe vibration" that "occurred three times in flight". The…
- [Incident 20030402017279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030402017279I), Apr 2, 2003: Dhav DHC8102 (N804EX), Middletown, PA. (-23) Flight controls did not respond as expected after initial climb/turn. Removed and replaced aileron. Test flight was satisfactory and aircraft was…
- [Incident 20030319007949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030319007949I), Mar 19, 2003: Dhav DHC8102 (N982HA), Binghamton, NY. (-23) Crew reported the #2 hyd isolation valve caution light illuminated after gear extension. 1.4 quarts remaining in #2 system. The aircraft landed on runway…
- [Incident 20030312007869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030312007869I), Mar 12, 2003: Dhav DHC8102 (N807EX), Syracuse, NY, Minor damage. (-23) Approximately 10-15 miles out on approach to syr first officer smelled fumes in cockpit. After the smell grew worse the crew donned oxygen masks. At…
- [Incident 20030227002619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030227002619I), Feb 27, 2003: Aerosp ATR42300 (N421TE), St Louis, MO, Minor damage. (-23) As the aircraft was being parked at the gate, it was noted that the right nose wheel was missing. The airport authority was notified. The wheel assembly…
- [Incident 20030205006179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030205006179I), Feb 5, 2003: Aerosp ATR42300 (N421TE), Bloomington-Nor, IL. (-23) [privacy data omitted] crew declared emergency and diverted into bmi after seeing and smelling smoke. Aircraft was enroute from stl to sbn. An uneventful…
- [Incident 20030203001479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030203001479I), Feb 3, 2003: Dhav DHC8102 (N814EX), Pittsburgh, PA. (-23) Windshield cracked about 50 miles from pit declared emergency 15 miles from pit. Crew proceeded with checklist and landed without incident. Crews actions…
- [Incident 20030201007879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030201007879I), Feb 1, 2003: Dhav DHC8102 (N825EX), Binghamton, NY. (-23) On February 1, 2003, flt. 3577, N825EX, DHC-8, on climb-out, gear was selected "up", and hydraulic quantity on #2 system went to "0". Aircraft landed…
- [Incident 20030126000949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030126000949I), Jan 26, 2003: Dhav DHC8102 (N805EX), Pittsburgh, PA. (-23) At 1137E on January 26, 2003, allegheny airlines flight #3569, a DH8 landed on runway 28R with #1 engine shut down for unknown reasons. Emergency was…
- [Incident 20030112000129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030112000129I), Jan 12, 2003: Dhav DHC8102 (N846EX), Pittsburgh, PA. (-23) Pcaa flight 3856 landed on 28R with the #1 engine shutdown due to fluctuating oil pressure indication. Maintenance complied with unscheduled maintenance…
- [Incident 20030101000119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030101000119I), Jan 1, 2003: Dhav DHC8102 (N804EX), Pittsburgh, PA. (-23) Abe-pit flight #3511. Crew reported while on descent through 8000 ft. unknown smell was noticed in cockpit and cabin. Smell was suspected to be smoke…
- [Incident 20021231034219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021231034219I), Dec 31, 2002: Dhav DHC8102 (N806EX), Pittsburgh, PA, Minor damage. (-23) During pushback, the tow bar disengaged from the tug. Pilot was instructed by ground crew to apply brakes since the plane was rolling backwards.…
- [Incident 20021213035379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021213035379I), Dec 13, 2002: Aerosp ATR42300 (N424TE), South Bend, IN. (-23) Waterski flight 5550, an ATR-43, enroute from st. louis to South Bend airport, reported a hydraulic emergency 15 miles east of South Bend at 131819Z. The…
- [Incident 20021003029729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021003029729I), Oct 3, 2002: Dhav DHC8102 (N804EX), Middletown, PA. (-23) During enroute cruise between rochester, NY (roc) to Washington, DC (dca) at 17,000MSL, #2 hydraulic system isolation visual warning illuminated. #2…
- [Incident 20020913037099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020913037099I), Sep 13, 2002: Dhav DHC8102 (N839EX), Binghamton, NY. (-23) On September 13, a DHC-8-102, N839EX, a loud vibration was discovered while in level cruise at 12,000 ft. the crew described a grinding sound.…
- [Incident 20020905037089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020905037089I), Sep 5, 2002: Dhav DHC8102 (N831EX), Syracuse, NY. (-23) The aircraft was enroute from roc to lga but diverted to syr after the crew reported that the #2 hydraulic isolation valve caution light illuminated.…
- [Incident 20020708017969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020708017969I), Jul 8, 2002: Dhav DHC8102 (N818EX), Buffalo, NY. (-23) After the gear was selected up the RH gear door amber light illuminated. The buf FAA tower dispatched the CFR vehicles however the crew did not declare…
- [Incident 20020630016339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020630016339I), Jun 30, 2002: Dhav DHC8102 (N980HA), Pittsburgh, PA. (-23) On June 30, 2002 allegheny airlines flight #3731 aborted take-off on runway 28R due to #1 engine low oil pressure annunciator illuminating. The pilot…
- [Incident 20020529019299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020529019299I), May 29, 2002: Dhav DHC8102 (N980HA), Binghamton, NY. (-23) On Wednesday, may 29, 2002, the crew of DHC-8, N980HA, reported a right gear unsafe and nose yellow door light illuminated on climbout. Both gear…
- [Incident 20020517018099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020517018099I), May 17, 2002: Dhav DHC8102 (N833EX), Washington, DC, Minor damage. (-23) Aircraft entered the parking ramp in the wrong area and tried to taxi in between two parked aircraft. Ramp personnel initially stopped the aircraft and…
- [Incident 20020422018079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020422018079I), Apr 22, 2002: Dhav DHC8102 (N817EX), Rochester, NY. (-23) On Monday, April 22, 2002, after selecting the gear-up after takeoff, the left and right amber gear lights and red nose gear light remained illuminated…
- [Incident 20020321004349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020321004349I), Mar 21, 2002: Dhav DHC8102 (N810EX), Pittsburgh, PA. (-23) On March 21, 2992, N810EX, flight #4485 a shuttle america DHC-8-102 shurt down the number one engine due to the fact that the oil pressure dropped below…
- [Incident 20020119001599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020119001599I), Jan 19, 2002: Dhav DHC8102 (N846EX), Binghamton, NY. (-23) On Saturday, January 19, 2002, a DHC-8 aircraft, N846EX, operated by allegheny airlines, inc., was enroute from ith to lga and diverted to bgm due to…
- [Incident 20020109000459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020109000459I), Jan 9, 2002: Dhav DHC8102 (N982HA), Norfolk, VA, Substantial damage. (-23) At 20:45 hrs, at the Norfolk International Airport (orf) an aircraft was stationary at gate 9 with both engines powered up. Two piedmont mechanics were…
- [Incident 20020104000659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020104000659I), Jan 4, 2002: Dhav DHC8102 (N838EX), Buffalo, NY. (-23)On Friday, January 4, 2002, the captain of allegheny airlines, flight 3585, a DHC-8, N838EX, noticed sparks coming from his windshield during climb out.…
- [Incident 20011214034289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011214034289I), Dec 14, 2001: Dhav DHC8102 (N980HA), Middletown, PA. (-23) After takeoff there was a heading mismatch. Crew returned to MDT with no further incident. There was no fire or injuries resulting from this incident.…
- [Incident 20011209036649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011209036649I), Dec 9, 2001: Dhav DHC8102 (N837EX), Syracuse, NY. (-23) On Sunday, December 9, 2001, a DHC-8, N837EX, operated by allegheny airlines, inc., returned to land on runway 28 at the Syracuse Hancock International…
- [Incident 20011203034239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011203034239I), Dec 3, 2001: Dhav DHC8102 (N838EX), Middletown, PA, Minor damage. (-23) Incident report har fdso-13 (IEA1320020006) reported by operations center eastern region (cruz) allegheny (pcaa) flight 3900 diverted into Harrisburg,…

All 182: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-canada-pw120/incidents.md

## Service difficulty reports (667, newest 50)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR MTNA20241212002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MTNA20241212002), Dec 12, 2024: OIL COOLER. CRACKED. DURING DECENT OF FLIGHT 7553 DLH-MSP WITH AIRCRAFT N914FX, THE CAPTAIN REPORTED THE NUMBER TWO OIL PRESSURE GAUGE WAS FLUCTUATING BETWEEN 0-20 PSI AND LOW OIL P
- [SDR MTNA20240604001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MTNA20240604001), Jun 4, 2024: FUEL NOZZLE. FAULTED. DURING CRUISE OF FLIGHT 8106 BQN-BGI, AIRCRAFT 909FX INCURRED A HIGH ITT ON THE RIGHT ENGINE WHICH RESULTED IN A DECLARED EMERGENCY AND DIVERSION INTO STX. AIRC
- [SDR MTNA202008210001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MTNA202008210001), Jul 14, 2020: O-RING. LEAKING. DURING CRUISE RT TORQUE UNCOMMENCED TORQUE INDICATED 120%, ACCOMPANIED AIRPLANE ASSEMETRY. MAINTENANCE FOUND PROPELLER CONTROL UNIT O-RING LEAKING AT REDUCTION 
- [SDR COEA2019080669923](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COEA2019080669923), Jul 26, 2019: PUMP. FOD. TWO INCH POWER LEVER SPLIT, RT POWER LEVER FORWARD. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE RT FUEL PUMP AND FUEL CONTROL UNIT. ON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, DISCOVERED FOD IN THE
- [SDR CA190613008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190613008), Jun 12, 2019: AXLE. DAMAGED. (CAN) DURING TOWING OF AIRCRAFT, THE #4 MAIN WHEEL WAS WOBBLING AND MAKING A NOISE. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE #4 MAIN WHEEL HUB, WHEEL BEARING AND AXLE WAS FOUND 
- [SDR CA190609001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190609001), May 30, 2019: BLADES. DAMAGED. (CAN) DURING ROUTINE #1 ENGINE BORESCOPE INSPECTION, FOUND LP TURBINE BLADE DAMAGE BEYOND LIMITS. #1 ENGINE REPLACED. (TC# 20190609001)
- [SDR CA190314015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190314015), Mar 12, 2019: POWER LEVER. STIFF. (CAN) BOTH POWER LEVERS VERY STIFF AND TOUGH TO MOVE SMOOTHLY. POWER LEVER QUADRANT CLEANED. FUNCTION TEST OF POWER CONTROL TRAVEL/KINEMATIC EFFORT CARRIED OUT 
- [SDR CA190221016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190221016), Feb 18, 2019: BRAKE. SEIZED. (CAN) WHILE PERFORMING LINE CHECK IT WAS NOTED THAT THE RH PROPELLER WAS STIFF TO ROTATE BY HAND. RESISTANCE WAS FELT. PROP BRAKE ASSY REPLACED AND OPERATION RE
- [SDR CA180723019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA180723019), Jul 22, 2018: WIRE. CHAFED. (CAN) ELEC SMOKE ON TAKE OFF BY CAPT LEFT KNEE. FOUND 2 FMS WIRES W09008-815 & W09008-816 CHAFED, BOTH WIRES ISOLATED & SECURED. ALL OTHER LOCAL WIRING INSPECTE
- [SDR CA180404020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA180404020), Mar 16, 2018: DOUBLER. DENTED. (CAN) DURING HMV VISIT WITH WINDSHIELDS REMOVED TO DVI NODES, DAMAGE WAS NOTED ON THE FORWARD CENTER SKIN DOUBLER. DAMAGE CONSISTED OF 2 DENTS(CENTER AND LT) AT
- [SDR CA180314004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA180314004), Mar 12, 2018: SUPPORT. CRACKED. (CAN) INSPECTION DURING A HEAVY MAINTENANCE VISIT OF THE CARGO DOOR ACTUATOR HINGE SUPPORT FOUND CRACKED. PART REPLACEMENT (TC NR 20180314004).
- [SDR CA180103006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA180103006), Dec 26, 2017: BOLT. SHEARED. (CAN) FOUND ON WALK AROUND NR 1 MLG TIRE LOW. NR 1 MLG MAIN WHEEL ASSY REPLACED. IT WAS DISCOVERED AFTER REMOVAL ONE OF THE WHEEL TIE BOLTS HAD BROKEN OFF AT TH
- [SDR HNAA2017062800220](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2017062800220), Jun 27, 2017: SENSOR. DIRTY. NR 1 ENGINE OIL TEMP WENT INTO THE HIGH YELLOW RANGE TOUCHING THE RED RANGE. CLEANED THE OIL TEMP GROUND TO ENGINE FLANGE. TEMP DROPPED 30 DEGREES C. OPS CHECKE
- [SDR MTNA20170621001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MTNA20170621001), Jun 20, 2017: ENGINE. SHUTDOWN. DURING LEVEL-OFF AT 10,000 FEET FOR CRUISE FLIGHT, A POP SOUND WAS HEARD, FOLLOWED BY A LACK OF RESPONSE FROM THE NR 2 CONDITION LEVER AND COMPLETE SHUTDOWN OF 
- [SDR COEA2017061623805](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COEA2017061623805), Jun 16, 2017: REGULATOR. FAULTED. FLIGHT PERFORMED AN AIR TURNBACK. BOTH NR 1 AND 2 ENGINES DEICE FAULTED IN FLIGHT. FAULTED AGAIN AFTER RESETS. WITH ICE ACCUMULATING AND FURTHER ICE EXPECTED EN
- [SDR HNAA2017052600187](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2017052600187), May 25, 2017: SEAL. LEAKING. NR 2 OIL PRESSURE FLUCTUATING BETWEEN 55 AND 50 PSI INFLIGHT AND WARNING LIGHT BLINKING. INSPECTED AND FOUND FRONT INLET CASE COVER PLATE LEAKING. R & R THE SEA
- [SDR HNAA2017011600020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2017011600020), Jan 16, 2017: ENGINE. MALFUNCTIONED. DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL, THE 2 ENGINE WENT INTO MANUAL. ONE KNOB SPLIT WITH CIRCUIT BREAKERS PULLED AND COLLARD. PULLED AND COLLARD CIRCUIT BREAKERS M8 AND H3. 
- [SDR HNAA2017011100014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2017011100014), Jan 11, 2017: WARNING LIGHT. ILLUMINATED. NR 1 ENGINE MANUAL LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON TAKEOFF ROLL WITH ASSOCIATED ROLL BACK. CREW ABORTED TAKEOFF WHEN MANUAL CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CREW AND MAINTENANCE
- [SDR HNAA2017011100015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2017011100015), Jan 11, 2017: ENGINE. POWER LOSS. DURING TAKEOFF, NR 1 ENGINE WOULD NOT PRODUCE MORE THAN 20 PERCENT TORQUE AND NR 2 ENGINE WOULD NOT GO MORE THAN 60 PERCENT. COMPLIED WITH POWER TAKEOFF ENGINE 
- [SDR HNAA2016080200236](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2016080200236), Aug 1, 2016: HMU. FAILED. NR 2 ENGINE SURGED AFTER TAKE OFF, CHECKLIST WAS COMPLETED. SURGE WAS BETWEEN 110-120 PERCENT. CONTINUED TO SURGE AFTER POWER WAS REDUCED. ENGINE TORQUE WAS ABO
- [SDR COEA2016070714917](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COEA2016070714917), Jul 7, 2016: LANDING. CORRODED. HEAVY CHECK COE/MINOR REPAIR, RT ENGINE INBD LATERAL PANEL AFT LANDING HAS LEVEL 2 CORROSION. REPLACED LATERAL REBATE WITH OEM PART.
- [SDR COEA2016070715917](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COEA2016070715917), Jul 7, 2016: LANDING. CORRODED. HEAVY CHECK COE/MINOR REPAIR. RT ENGINE OTBD LATERAL PANEL AFT LANDING HAS LEVEL 2 CORROSION. REPLACED WITH OEM PART.
- [SDR NQ3R201605130001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NQ3R201605130001), May 11, 2016: BEARING. BROKEN. CUSTOMER SENT IN PROPELLER CONTROL UNIT FOR INSPECTION DUE TO A PIECE OF PLASTIC FOUND IN THE DRIVE GEAR. UPON DISASSEMBLY IT WAS FOUND TO BE PART OF THE BALL S
- [SDR COEA2016050449911](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COEA2016050449911), May 4, 2016: TAB. DAMAGED. HEAVY CHECK COE/MAJOR REPAIR: RT LOWER COWL INBD FORWARD MOUNT TAB HAS FRETTING DAMAGE. REPAIR IAW SRAS CETS-2185/16, 10320 DATED 6/3/2016.
- [SDR CA160315004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA160315004), Mar 14, 2016: SELECTOR. FAILED. (CAN) AFTER TAKEOFF FLIGHT CREW WERE UNABLE TO RETRACT LANDING GEAR AS THE LANDING GEAR CONTROL HANDLE WOULD NOT MOVE TO THE RETRACT POSITION. THE CREW SELECTED
- [SDR COEA2016022201908](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COEA2016022201908), Feb 22, 2016: ECU. FAULTY. FLIGHT 0673 PDX & MFR AIR TURN BACK & DISCREPANCY. NR 2 ENG PARAMETERS & POWER FLUCTUATED IN FLIGHT. CREW COMPLIED WITH QRH. DE-SELECTED NR 2 ENG CONTROL UNIT. 
- [SDR CA160201002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA160201002), Jan 30, 2016: POWER SUPPLY. FAILED. (CAN) CABIN CREW NOTED ELECTRICAL SMOKE EMANATING FROM THE PASSENGER SERVICE UNIT, PSU, AREA AT ROW 9AB DURING FLIGHT. FLIGHT CREW DECIDED TO RETURN TO BASE FOR
- [SDR CA160216014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA160216014), Jan 25, 2016: FUEL CONTROL. MALFUNCTIONED. (CAN) DURING TAXI BEFORE TAKEOFF, THE ENGINE HAD AN UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION WITH ASSOCIATED PROPELLER OVERSPEED. THE ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN AND THE ACFT RETURNED
- [SDR CA160126010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA160126010), Jan 24, 2016: PROPELLER. MALFUNCTIONED. (CAN) ON TAXI OUT TO RUNWAY IN PREPARATION FOR TAKEOFF, CREW NOTED NR 1 ENGINE PROPELLER ENCOUNTERED AN OVERSPEED CONDITION. THE CREW CONFIRMED THE OVERSPEED WA
- [SDR CA160125011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA160125011), Jan 22, 2016: WIRE. CHAFED. (CAN) IN THE COURSE OF TROUBLESHOOTING AN HP VALVE DEFECT, MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL FOUND MULTIPLE WIRES CHAFED AND BURNED BEHIND DISCONNECT 410VC-A AT THE NR 1 EN
- [SDR CA151230001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA151230001), Dec 27, 2015: WIRE. BURNED. (CAN) FLIGHT CREW NOTED A FAINT ELECTRICAL ODOR AND FOUND THE NOSE WHEEL STEERING VALVE CIRCUIT BREAKER, 1GC, TRIPPED. MAINTENANCE INVESTIGATED TO DETERMINE ROO
- [SDR CA151229003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA151229003), Dec 19, 2015: SHAFT. FRACTURED. (CAN) THE OPERATOR REPORTED TO MFG AN IFSD DUE TO A FUEL PUMP INPUT DRIVE SHAFT FRACTURE. THE FUEL PUMP IS REPORTEDLY ZERO TIME SINCE THE LAST SHOP REPAIR . THE
- [SDR CA151217001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA151217001), Dec 16, 2015: ADC. FAILED. (CAN) PRIOR TO BOARDING PASSENGERS THE FLIGHT CREW NOTED OFF FLAGS ON THE FIRST OFFICER`S ASI, RMI AND ALTIMETER. MAINTENANCE DETERMINED THE ROOT CAUSE TO BE A 
- [SDR CA151216020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA151216020), Dec 12, 2015: OUTFLOW VALVE. FAILED. IN THE COURSE OF TROUBLESHOOTING A PRESSURIZATION DEFECT, REF SDR 20151216018 ELECTRO-PNEUMATIC OUTFLOW VALVE 2095F030800 WAS INSTALLED. THE ACFT WAS RELEASED P
- [SDR CA151216018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA151216018), Dec 9, 2015: OUTFLOW VALVE. FAILED. (CAN) IN CRUISE FLIGHT THE CREW NOTED THE MAXIMUM DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE OF THE ACFT TO BE 5.0 AT FL240. IN STATION THE REPAIR OF THE AUTO PRESSURIZATION WAS DEF
- [SDR CA151124007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA151124007), Nov 22, 2015: OIL COOLER. CRACKED. (CAN) AFTER LANDING AND TAXI TO THE GATE IN BS YZF UPON FEATHERING THE NR 2 PROPELLER, THE CREW NOTED THE ENGINE LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT ILLUMINATED FOR THE NR 2
- [SDR CA151119003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA151119003), Nov 17, 2015: ACTUATOR. FAULTED. (CAN) CREW REPORT THAT THEY HAD TO DO AN ALTERNATE GEAR EXTENTION AS THE NOSE DOORS DID NOT OPEN AND THE NOSE GEAR DID NOT EXTEND WHEN GEAR WAS SELECTED DOWN. T
- [SDR CA151130019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA151130019), Nov 17, 2015: BLADES. SEPARATED. (CAN) DURING GROUND RUN WHILE MAINTENANCE IS TROUBLESHOOTING OIL TEMP ISSUE, THE ENGINE NR 1 OIL TEMP SLOWLY INCREASE WITH POWER AT 58 PERCENT TQ AT FULL POWER 
- [SDR CA151109010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA151109010), Nov 7, 2015: SEAL. LEAKING. (CAN) ENGINE NR 1 LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATION IN CRUISE FLIGHT. ENGINE OIL LOW PRESSURE CHECKLIST COMPLETED AND NR 1 ENGINE SHUTDOWN AND PROPELLER FEATHERED. FL
- [SDR CA151106002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA151106002), Nov 5, 2015: SWITCH. DAMAGED. (CAN) ON TAKEOFF ROLL FLIGHT CREW REJECTED TAKEOFF AT APPROXIMATELY 103 KTS DUE TO A TO CONFIGURATION WARNING. ON TAXI BACK TO TERMINAL CREW NOTICED, PARKING BR
- [SDR CA151014003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA151014003), Oct 11, 2015: WIRE. BURNED. (CAN) DURING CRUISE CREW EXPERIENCED WIRE BURNING ODOR IN THE COCKPIT, BUT IT DISSIPATED QUICKLY WITH SMALL AMOUNT OF SMOKE PRESENT. NO C/B`S TRIPPED. MAINTENAN
- [SDR CA150930002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150930002), Sep 29, 2015: WIRE. SHORTED. (CAN) ON LANDING, THE F/A REPORTED SAW A SMALL PUFF OF SMOKE AND AN DETECTED AN ELECTRICAL BURNING ODOR EMANATING FROM THE COFFEE HOT POT IN THE GALLEY. MAINTEN
- [SDR CA150930001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150930001), Sep 28, 2015: SUPPORT FITTING. CRACKED. (CAN) FLIGHT CREW REPORTED THAT THE HANDLE FOR THE PASSENGER ENTRY DOOR WAS STICKING AND HARD TO CLOSE. MAINTENANCE INVESTIGATED AND FOUND THAT THE SUPPORT FITT
- [SDR CA150909009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150909009), Sep 6, 2015: CONTROL SYSTEM. MALFUNCTIONED. (CAN) DURING THE FIRST 3 LEGS OF FLYING, THE FLIGHT CREW EXPERIENCED STIFFER RUDDER PEDALS THAN NORMAL ON BOTH THE CAPTAIN AND F/O SIDES WITH NO OTHER INDICATIO
- [SDR COEA2015081303919](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COEA2015081303919), Aug 13, 2015: PANEL. DAMAGED. HEAVY CHECK COE & MAJOR REPAIR. RT NACELLE INBD REBATE PANEL HAS FRETTING DAMAGE. REPAIR IAW SRAS CE 4433 15 9592 DATED 9 3 2015.
- [SDR CA150811004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150811004), Aug 4, 2015: CONTROL SYSTEM. MALFUNCTIONED. (CAN) DURING CLIMB RPM 1050 OUT OFF ENGM, WE EXPERIECED HIGH TOURQE ON ENGINE NUMBER 2 ABOVE FLIGHT LEVEL 180. SHUT DOWN ENGINE NR 2 AND RETURN TO LAND ACCORDIN
- [SDR HNAA2015071500228](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2015071500228), Jul 15, 2015: BLADE. DAMAGED. AFTER TAKEOFF, HIT MULTIPLE BIRDS. COMPLIED WITH ACFT AND ENGINE INSPECTION IAW -8MM 05-50-26. AIRCRAFT INSPECTION AFTER BIRDSTRIKE FOUND LIGHT ENGINE PROP BLAD
- [SDR HNAA2015060300180](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2015060300180), Jun 3, 2015: OIL SYSTEM. LOW PRESSURE. NR 1 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON TAKEOFF. SERVICE NR 1 ENGINE OIL TO PROPER LEVEL. GROUND RAN ACFT, OPS CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR CA150120019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150120019), Jan 15, 2015: OIL SYSTEM. LOW PRESSURE. (CAN) HAD AN IFSD EVENT ON NR 1 ENGINE. AFTER THE CREW RECEIVED A LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING 15-20 MIN AFTER TAKE-OFF. THE ENGINE REMOVED AND EN ROUTE TO SHOP.
- [SDR HNAA2015011400017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2015011400017), Jan 14, 2015: WIRE HARNESS. BURNED. DURING CRUISE, APPROXIMATELY 6,000 FT, NR 1 ECU CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPPED WITH NR 1 FUEL CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED. NR 1 TORQUE FELL TO 3.8. CONFIRMED LOSS OF POW

All 667: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-canada-pw120/reports.md

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (13)

Approved for this engine model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has.

- [STC SE2805SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE2805SO): Installation of an oil tank safety cap adapter which is intended to prevent loss of oil in the event of loss or damage to the oil filler cap. Jet Avion Corporation
- [STC SE00023EN](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00023EN): Installation of Oil Tank Filler Neck Check Valve, Part Number TSA100Sa, Parts List Rev A dated 7/3/1997. Helicopter Support Inc Services Div
- [STC SE01638NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01638NY): Installation of HP Turbine vanes with improved cooling. Atlantic Turbines International Inc
- [STC SE00344LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00344LA): Installation of Western Filter Corp. oil filter element, P/N WF334638, as a replacement for the P&W Canada filter element, P/N 3112895-01, in the lubrication system. Western Filter Corporation
- [STC SE792NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE792NE): Installation of oil tank filler neck check valve P/N TSA-100 SA. Aviation Components Support
- [STC SE00097LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00097LA): Installation of strainer element, P/N 90220, as a replacement for strainer element, P/N 3106403-01, in the oil pressure transfer tube assembly. Ejay Filtration, Inc
- [STC SE01045AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01045AT): Installation of engine ignition lead. Unison Industries
- [STC SE00074LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00074LA): Installation of Puroflow filter element, P/N 11-11064, as a replacement for P&W Canada filter element, P/N3029315 (and optional numbers) in the reduction gearbox scavenge oil filtering system. Puroflow Corporation
- [STC SE00075LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00075LA): Installation of Puroflow filter element, P/N 11-11065, as a replacement for P&W Canada filter element, P/N3112895-01, in the reduction gearbox scavenge oil filtering system. Puroflow Corporation
- [STC SE00076LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00076LA): Installation of Puroflow filter element, P/N 11-11084, as a replacement for P&W Canada filter element, P/N3035681 (and optional part numbers) in the engine fuel filtering system. Puroflow Corporation
- [STC SE00079LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00079LA): Installation of Puroflow filter element, P/N 11-11085, as a replacement for P&W Canada filter element, P/N3035728 (and optional part numbers) in the engine fuel filtering system. Puroflow Corporation
- [STC SE00082LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00082LA): Installation of Puroflow filter element, P/N 11-11102, as a replacement for P&W Canada filter element, P/N3038454, in the engine fuel filtering system. Puroflow Corporation
- [STC SE00083LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00083LA): Installation of Puroflow filter element, P/N 70-106, as a replacement for P&W Canada filter element, P/N3034190, in the reduction gearbox scavenge oil filtering system. Puroflow Corporation

## PMA parts (OpenAirDocs) (334, first 50)

Current parts manufacturer approvals (PMA): parts the FAA has approved companies to make as replacements or modifications. Each record lists its models as free text; OpenAirDocs matched them to this engine model on its data sheet, so check the FAA record before relying on it. Newest first.

- [3032255CL2CP](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID191902940220260217155849.0001): Weight Balance Compressor. Core Parts LLC · PMA PQ05326NM · Replaces 3032255CL2 · Jan 6, 2026
- [3024146CP](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID182686186420260217160347.0001): Washer Key. Core Parts LLC · PMA PQ05326NM · Replaces 3024146 · Jan 6, 2026
- [3032255CL4CP](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID181545932020260217155850.0001): Weight Balance Compressor. Core Parts LLC · PMA PQ05326NM · Replaces 3032255CL4 · Jan 6, 2026
- [3032255CL5CP](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID168234696220260217155850.0001): Weight Balance Compressor. Core Parts LLC · PMA PQ05326NM · Replaces 3032255CL5 · Jan 6, 2026
- [3032255CL3CP](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID152118224920260217155849.0001): Weight Balance Compressor. Core Parts LLC · PMA PQ05326NM · Replaces 3032255CL3 · Jan 6, 2026
- [ST3086-013CP](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID139847229320260217160512.0001): Packing Preformed. Core Parts LLC · PMA PQ05326NM · Replaces ST3086-013 · Jan 6, 2026
- [3032255CL1CP](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID137001436220260217155848.0001): Weight Balance Compressor. Core Parts LLC · PMA PQ05326NM · Replaces 3032255CL1 · Jan 6, 2026
- [3015234CP](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID190658425320260217153955.0001): Nut Self-Locking Shank. Core Parts LLC · PMA PQ05326NM · Replaces 3015234 · Jan 5, 2026
- [3031098CP](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID126672255320260217153252.0001): Rivet Tubular Countersunk. Core Parts LLC · PMA PQ05326NM · Replaces 3031098 · Jan 5, 2026
- [3010880CP](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID117245394120260217153009.0001): Gasket Igniter. Core Parts LLC · PMA PQ05326NM · Replaces 3010880 · Jan 5, 2026
- [3003987CP](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID110231097220260217153647.0001): Pin Lock. Core Parts LLC · PMA PQ05326NM · Replaces 3003987 · Jan 5, 2026
- [3018344CP](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID103008963120260217153140.0001): Rivet Tubular Countersunk. Core Parts LLC · PMA PQ05326NM · Replaces 3018344 · Jan 5, 2026
- [WF329398](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID173837820120250624152917.0001): Filter Element. Donaldson Company Inc · PMA PQ2432CE · Replaces 3035681, 5905587, Alternate… · Jun 2, 2025
- [WF429940](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID168842044420250624152911.0001): Switch, Differential Pressure Indicator. Donaldson Company Inc · PMA PQ2432CE · Replaces 5905588, 3035683 · Jun 2, 2025
- [3034508WFC](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID168792409620250624152910.0001): Oil Filter Element. Donaldson Company Inc · PMA PQ2432CE · Replaces 3034508 3036376, Alternate: 11-11064… · Jun 2, 2025
- [WF334638](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID197682983220250602133018.0001): Cleanable Oil Filter Element. Donaldson Company Inc · PMA PQ2432CE · Replaces 3112895-01, 3059255-01, 3059254-01… · May 23, 2025
- [WF331451](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID192483939520250602133018.0001): Non-Cleanable Oil Filter Element. Donaldson Company Inc · PMA PQ2432CE · Replaces 3034190, Alternate: 3059253-01… · May 23, 2025
- [WF334591](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID121150890220250602133018.0001): Filter Element. Donaldson Company Inc · PMA PQ2432CE · Replaces 3038454, Alternate: 11-11102… · May 23, 2025
- [3014422AA](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID157889633320250310190842.0001): Packing with Retainer. Aero Attitude, LLC · PMA PQ00001CB · Replaces PWC 3014422 · Feb 25, 2025
- [3015234AA](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID130436253520240919140838.0001): Nut, Self-Locking, Shank. Aero Attitude, LLC · PMA PQ00001CB · Replaces 3015234, 3015233, 3015232, 3016299… · Aug 7, 2024
- [7590526AM](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID184790841820240129140716.0001): Filter Element. PTI Technologies Inc · PMA PQ1341NM · Replaces 3059777-01 · Dec 11, 2023
- [7587923AM](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID178335771520240129140707.0001): Filter Element. PTI Technologies Inc · PMA PQ1341NM · Replaces 3059255-01 · Dec 11, 2023
- [7587923AM](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID176073949320240129140706.0001): Filter Element. PTI Technologies Inc · PMA PQ1341NM · Replaces 3059252-01 · Dec 11, 2023
- [7578659AM](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID173270088920240129140709.0001): Filter Element. PTI Technologies Inc · PMA PQ1341NM · Replaces 3020291 · Dec 11, 2023
- [7590526AM](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID171676279420240129140714.0001): Filter Element. PTI Technologies Inc · PMA PQ1341NM · Replaces 3038454 · Dec 11, 2023
- [7587923AM](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID168806079720240129140707.0001): Filter Element. PTI Technologies Inc · PMA PQ1341NM · Replaces 3112895-01 · Dec 11, 2023
- [7590526AM](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID168658722420240129140716.0001): Filter Element. PTI Technologies Inc · PMA PQ1341NM · Replaces 725825 · Dec 11, 2023
- [7587923AM](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID167757756320240129140706.0001): Filter Element. PTI Technologies Inc · PMA PQ1341NM · Replaces 3059253-01 · Dec 11, 2023
- [7578659AM](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID165226990020240129140710.0001): Filter Element. PTI Technologies Inc · PMA PQ1341NM · Replaces 3015330 · Dec 11, 2023
- [7590526AM](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID161839470920240129140715.0001): Filter Element. PTI Technologies Inc · PMA PQ1341NM · Replaces 3035729 · Dec 11, 2023
- [7578659AM](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID159127581320240129140711.0001): Filter Element. PTI Technologies Inc · PMA PQ1341NM · Replaces 3034742 · Dec 11, 2023
- [7578659AM](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID155717735120240129140711.0001): Filter Element. PTI Technologies Inc · PMA PQ1341NM · Replaces 3034743 · Dec 11, 2023
- [7590526AM](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID154138367520240129140715.0001): Filter Element. PTI Technologies Inc · PMA PQ1341NM · Replaces 3035728 · Dec 11, 2023
- [7578659AM](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID153308215920240129140710.0001): Filter Element. PTI Technologies Inc · PMA PQ1341NM · Replaces 3014635 · Dec 11, 2023
- [7578659AM](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID152901791720240129140712.0001): Filter Element. PTI Technologies Inc · PMA PQ1341NM · Replaces 3059256-01 · Dec 11, 2023
- [7587923AM](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID146767814120240129140705.0001): Filter Element. PTI Technologies Inc · PMA PQ1341NM · Replaces 3034190 · Dec 11, 2023
- [7590526AM](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID145978549120240129140715.0001): Filter Element. PTI Technologies Inc · PMA PQ1341NM · Replaces 3059775-01 · Dec 11, 2023
- [7578659AM](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID145669272020240129140709.0001): Filter Element. PTI Technologies Inc · PMA PQ1341NM · Replaces 3036376 · Dec 11, 2023
- [7590526AM](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID145509498920240129140717.0001): Filter Element. PTI Technologies Inc · PMA PQ1341NM · Replaces 7590048AM · Dec 11, 2023
- [7590526AM](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID139656555320240129140715.0001): Filter Element. PTI Technologies Inc · PMA PQ1341NM · Replaces 3059776-01 · Dec 11, 2023
- [7578659AM](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID135679117420240129140714.0001): Filter Element. PTI Technologies Inc · PMA PQ1341NM · Replaces 3111843-01 · Dec 11, 2023
- [7578659AM](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID130080262720240129140709.0001): Filter Element. PTI Technologies Inc · PMA PQ1341NM · Replaces 3034508 · Dec 11, 2023
- [7587923AM](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID128560613620240129140707.0001): Filter Element. PTI Technologies Inc · PMA PQ1341NM · Replaces 3059254-01 · Dec 11, 2023
- [7578659AM](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID128292367220240129140713.0001): Filter Element. PTI Technologies Inc · PMA PQ1341NM · Replaces 3059414-01 · Dec 11, 2023
- [7590526AM](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID123642627020240129140715.0001): Filter Element. PTI Technologies Inc · PMA PQ1341NM · Replaces 3035317 · Dec 11, 2023
- [7578659AM](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID117230667420240129140713.0001): Filter Element. PTI Technologies Inc · PMA PQ1341NM · Replaces 3073301-01 · Dec 11, 2023
- [7578659AM](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID116433161920240129140708.0001): Filter Element. PTI Technologies Inc · PMA PQ1341NM · Replaces 3029316 · Dec 11, 2023
- [7590526AM](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID113632618020240129140716.0001): Filter Element. PTI Technologies Inc · PMA PQ1341NM · Replaces 7587615AM · Dec 11, 2023
- [7587923AM](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID113611469520240129140707.0001): Filter Element. PTI Technologies Inc · PMA PQ1341NM · Replaces 7590047-101AM · Dec 11, 2023
- [7578659AM](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID105468072420240129140712.0001): Filter Element. PTI Technologies Inc · PMA PQ1341NM · Replaces 3054626-01 · Dec 11, 2023

All of them: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-canada-pw120/pma.md

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