# Service difficulty reports: Pratt & Whitney JT8D-217C

A list on [Pratt & Whitney JT8D-217C](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-jt8d-217c.md).

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- [SDR VGCA20260917001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20260917001.md): Engine · making metal · Sep 17, 2026 · N215WE · Boeing 7272S2F · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > ENGINE OIL BYPASS INDICATION. METAL IN OIL FILTER
- [SDR 2017FA0000453](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000453.md): Engine · detached · Sep 26, 2016 · N209FE · Boeing 7272S2F · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > DURING THE LANDING ROLL, THE NR 3 ENGINE SEPARATED COMPLETELY FROM THE FUSELAGE, AFTER THRUST REVERSE APPLICATION AND DEPLOYMENT. THE ENGINE FELL TO THE RUNWAY. THE ACFT HAD FLOWN 78 HOURS AND 48 CYCLES BEFORE THIS OCCURRENCE.
- [SDR AALA20160530005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20160530005.md): Regulator · faulty · May 30, 2016 · N483A · Doug DC982 · Compressor Bleed Control
  > DURING CLIMB THE TAIL COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE HIGH LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED. R & R THE RT PNEUMATIC PILOT PRESS REGULATOR VLV, BROKEN SENSE LINE, CHAFED SENSE LINE, STRIPPED FITTING & CRACKED SUPPORT BRACKET IAW AMM 36-10-02. OPERATIONAL & L
- [SDR AALA20160603010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20160603010.md): Line · broken · May 30, 2016 · N483A · Doug DC982 · Compressor Bleed Control
  > DURING CLIMB THE TAIL COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE HIGH LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED. EMERGENCY DECLARED, LANDING UNEVENTFUL. R & R THE RT PNEUMATIC PILOT PRESSURE REGULATOR VALVE, BROKEN SENSE LINE, CHAFED SENSE LINE, STRIPPED FITTING & CRACKED SUPP
- [SDR AALA20160603011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20160603011.md): Line · chafed · May 30, 2016 · N483A · Doug DC982 · Compressor Bleed Control
  > DURING CLIMB THE TAIL COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE HIGH LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED. EMERGENCY DECLARED, LANDING UNEVENTFUL. R & R THE RT PNEUMATIC PILOT PRESS REGULATOR VALVE, BROKEN SENSE LINE, CHAFED SENSE LINE, STRIPPED FITTING & CRACKED SUPPORT
- [SDR AALA20160603012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20160603012.md): Fitting · stripped · May 30, 2016 · N483A · Doug DC982 · Compressor Bleed Control
  > DURING CLIMB THE TAIL COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE HIGH LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED. EMERGENCY DECLARED, LANDING UNEVENTFUL. R & R THE RT PNEUMATIC PILOT PRESS REGULATOR VLV, BROKEN SENSE LINE, CHAFED SENSE LINE, STRIPPED FITTING & CRACKED SUPPORT
- [SDR AALA20160525007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20160525007.md): Indicator · faulty · May 25, 2016 · N472AA · Doug DC982 · Engine Pressure Ratio (EPR)
  > DURING TAKEOFF ROLL THE LT ENG EPR STAGNATED AT 1.64 - 1.68, LAGGING BEHIND THE RT ENG. TAKEOFF ABORTED AT APPROX 70 KNOTS. REMOVED AND REPLACED ENGINE PRESSURE RATIO INDICATOR IAW AMM 77-10-00 AND ENGINE PRESSURE RATIO TRANSMITTER IAW AMM 77-11-02. OPERATI
- [SDR AALA20160417001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20160417001.md): Engine · out of trim · Apr 16, 2016 · N499AA · Doug DC982 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > AIRCRAFT WAS GNDED. DURING TAKEOFF ROLL NR 2 ENG WOULD NOT MAKE TAKEOFF POWER. TAKEOFF ABORTED AT APPROX 40 KNOTS. ACCOMPLISHED MCM 71-91-08 & FOUND NR 2 ENG IDLE LOW. ACCOMPLISHED ENG TRIM IAW MCM 71-91-73. ENG ACCELERATION & POWER WITHIN LIMITS.
- [SDR AALA20160329007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20160329007.md): Fitting · leaking · Mar 23, 2016 · N983TW · Doug DC983 · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > AT GATE AFTER PAXS DEPLANED, CREW NOTED A BLUE HAZE IN CABIN, ACCOMPANIED BY AN OIL ODOR. ACCOMPLISHED MCM CARD 21-96-01 & NR 2 ENG IGV CASE LEAKING OIL OUT OF FAN INLET SLEEVE. R & R NR 2 ENGINE IAW MCM 71-91-99. ENGINEERING REPORTED OIL LEAK WAS FROM THE
- [SDR AALA20150805009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20150805009.md): Sensor · faulty · Aug 3, 2015 · N488AA · Doug DC982 · Pneumatic Indicating System
  > AIR INTERRUPT, EMER DECLARED, LANDING UNEVENTFUL & ACFT OVERWEIGHT. DURING CLIMB, THE TAIL COMPARTMENT TEMP HIGH LIGHT ILLUMINATED. R & R TUBE ASSEMBLY FROM TURBINE NOZZLE VLV TO EJECTOR INLET, BROKEN OFF, IAW AMM 21-20-06. R & R LT & RT TAIL COMPARTMENT HI
- [SDR AALA20150805010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20150805010.md): Sensor · faulty · Aug 3, 2015 · N488AA · Doug DC982 · Pneumatic Indicating System
  > AIR INTERRUPT, EMER DECLARED, LANDING UNEVENTFUL & ACFT OVERWEIGHT. DURING CLIMB, THE TAIL COMPARTMENT TEMP HIGH LIGHT ILLUMINATED. R & R TUBE ASSEMBLY FROM TURBINE NOZZLE VLV TO EJECTOR INLET, BROKEN OFF, IAW AMM 21-20-06. R & R LT & RT TAIL COMPARTMENT HI
- [SDR 2CCA2015060100066](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2CCA2015060100066.md): Piston · out of adjust · May 29, 2015 · N918AV · Doug DC982 · Hydraulic System, Main
  > DURING POST MAINTENANCE VISIT ACCEPTANCE FLIGHT, DURING FLIGHT CONTROL CHECK IN EXCESS OF 250 KTS, FOUND LT RUDDER HAD NO EFFECT WHEN DEPRESSED FULLY - EITHER WITH POWER ON OR OFF. FULL RUDDER TRIM HAD NO EFFECT DEFLECTED LEFT. RIGHT RUDDER CHECK AND TRIM O
- [SDR AALA20150511008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20150511008.md): Accumulator · faulty · May 11, 2015 · N7520A · Doug DC982 · Engine Thrust Reverser
  > EMERGENCY DECLARED, LANDING UNEVENTFUL & ACFT NOT OVERWEIGHT. DURING DESCENT, RT THRUST REVERSER ACCUMULATOR LOW PRESS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. RAN QRH, LIGHT REMAINED ON. LIGHT EXTINGUISHED ON REVERSER EXTENSION. R & R RT THRUST REVERSER ACCUMULATOR IAW AMM 78-
- [SDR WX0A2015032672479](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WX0A2015032672479.md): Hydraulic Line · cracked · Mar 20, 2015 · N876GA · Doug DC983 · Hydraulic System, Main
  > DURING DESCENT, NOTICED LT HYD PRESS READ 6 AT LAS QTY. AT LAS IT READ 12, PERFORMED QRH, HYD LEAK SUSPECTED. AFTER LANDING FLUID PRESS & QTY BOTH WENT TO ZERO. FOUND LARGE HYD PUDDLE BY AFT STAIRS. FOUND CRACK IN LINE BETWEEN LT TR CONTROL VLV & FILTER.
- [SDR AALA20150226019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20150226019.md): Fuel Filter · faulty · Feb 26, 2015 · N70425 · Doug DC982 · Engine Fuel Distribution
  > DURING TAKEOFF NR 1 ENG FUEL FILTER INLET PRESS LOW LIGHT ILLUMINATED. TAKEOFF ABORTED AT 40 KNOTS. R & R NR 1 ENG FUEL FILTER. PERFORMED LEAK CHECK IAW AMM 73-12-01-201. SYS CHECKED NORMAL.
- [SDR AALA20150226030](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20150226030.md): Compressor · stalled · Feb 26, 2015 · N575AM · Doug DC982 · Turbine Engine Compressor Section
  > AIR INTERRUPT, EMER DECLARED, LANDING UNEVENTFUL & ACFT WAS NOT OVERWEIGHT. RT ENG COMPRESSOR STALL & SHUT DOWN AT 3000 FEET & ACFT RETURNED. R & R RT ENG. FOUND LIBERATED NOSE BULLET & EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO IGV CASE.
- [SDR AALA20150224020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20150224020.md): Indicator · faulty · Feb 24, 2015 · N482AA · Doug DC982 · Engine Pressure Ratio (EPR)
  > DURING TAKEOFF NR 1 ENG EPR STUCK AT 1.4. TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED AT UNDER 50 KNOTS. ALL OTHER INDICATIONS UNRESPONSIVE. R & R NR 1 ENG EPR INDICATOR IAW AMM 77-11-01 & NR 1 ENG EPR TRANSMITTER IAW MM 77-11-02. CHECKED DRAIN TRAPS FOR MOISTURE. SYS CHECKED NO
- [SDR AALA20150204012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20150204012.md): Engine · malfunctioned · Feb 4, 2015 · N486AA · Doug DC982 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > DURING CLIMB RT ENG OIL PRESSURE INCREASED TO 60 PSI, OIL QTY DROPPED TO ZERO & ENG SHUTDOWN. RETURNED & EMERGENCY DECLARED. LANDING UNEVENTFUL. R & R RT ENG POWER PLANT ENGINEERING REPORTS INTRUSION OF HOT AIR INTO THE NUMBER 4 & 5 BEARING COMPARTMENT WHIC
- [SDR AALA20150116015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20150116015.md): Nose Bullet · detached · Jan 16, 2015 · N7541A · Doug DC982 · Turbine Engine Air Inlet Section
  > AIR INTERRUPT, RETURNED & EMER DECLARED. LANDING UNEVENTFUL & ACFT WAS OVERWEIGHT. DURING TAKEOFF THE NR 1 ENG EXPERIENCED COMPRESSOR STALLS. UPON INSPECTION FOUND NOSE BULLET LIBERATED FROM ENG & RESTING IN INLET. REPLACED INLET BULLET IAW AMM 71-10-00.
- [SDR AALA20141219002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20141219002.md): Switch · dirty · Dec 18, 2014 · N473AA · Doug DC982 · Engine Thrust Reverser
  > EMERGENCY DECLARED & LANDING UNEVENTFUL. ACFT NOT OVERWEIGHT. DURING CRUISE LT ENG REVERSE UNLOCK LIGHT ILLUMINATED. ACCOMPLISHED QRH PROCEDURE & LIGHT REMAINED ON. LIGHT EXTINGUISHED ABOUT 20 MINUTES LATER WHILE ON DECENT. NO OTHER INDICATIONS. CLEANED L
- [SDR AALA20141213004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20141213004.md): Pressure Switch · defective · Dec 13, 2014 · N471AA · Doug DC982 · Engine Oil Pressure
  > AIR INTERRUPT, DIVERTED & EMER DECLARED & LANDING UNEVENTFUL. ACFT NOT OVERWEIGHT. DURING CRUISE, LT ENG OIL FILTER BYPASS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. R & R LT ENG OIL FILTER DIFFERENTIAL PRESS SWITCH ASSEMBLY IAW AMM 79-35-01-201. PERFORMED OPERATION & LEAK CHECK.
- [SDR AALA20141207010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20141207010.md): Engine · failed · Dec 7, 2014 · N559AA · Doug DC982 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > AIR INTERRUPT, RETURNED & EMERGENCY DECLARED. LANDING UNEVENTFUL. DURING CLIMBING THRU 25000 HEARD A VIOLENT BANG & ACFT SHOOK, NR 1 ENGINE FAILED. DURING INSPECTION ENGINE WAS FOUND TO HAVE TURBINE BLADE DISTRESS. R & R NR 1 ENGINE.
- [SDR AALA20141124006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20141124006.md): Oil Filter · clogged · Nov 24, 2014 · N474 · Doug DC982 · Engine Oil Distribution (Airframe Furnished)
  > EMERGENCY DECLARED, LANDING UNEVENTFUL & ACFT NOT OVERWEIGHT. DURING APPROACH RT ENG OIL STRAINER CLOG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. REDUCED POWER IAW QRH & LANDED. R & R OIL FILTER IAW AMM 71-91-12. NO DEFECTS NOTED. PERFORMED LEAK CHECK, SYS CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR AALA20140905007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20140905007.md): Engine · malfunctioned · Sep 5, 2014 · N576AA · Doug DC982 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > LEFT ENG LOW OIL PRESS LIGHT ILLUMINATED & LOW OIL PRESS GAUGE AT ZERO. LT ENG WAS SHUTDOWN, SINGLE ENG TIME 15 MINUTES. EMER DECLARED FLIGHT RETURNED, LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. ACFT REMOVED FROM SERVICE. REPLACED LT ENG. SYS GND CHECKED NORMAL OPERATION O
- [SDR I5PA201406010001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/I5PA201406010001.md): Engine · leaking · Jun 25, 2014 · N705AA · Boeing 727200 · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > NR 3 ENGINE SHUTDOWN IN FLIGHT DUE TO POSSIBLE COMPRESSOR STALL FOLLOWED BY OIL LOSS. THE INLET & EXHAUST LOOKED OK, BUT EVIDENCE OF OIL LOSS FROM THE EXHAUST. NR 3 ENGINE HAS BEEN REMOVED & REPLACED. INSTALLED IAW AMM. PERFORMED OPS CHECK & HIGH POWER A
- [SDR I5PA201406010002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/I5PA201406010002.md): Engine · leaking · Jun 25, 2014 · N705AA · Boeing 727200 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > NUMBER 3 ENG SHUT DOWN IN FLIGHT DUE TO POSSIBLE COMPRESSOR STALL, FOLLOWED BY OIL LOSS. THE INLET & EXHAUST LOOKED OK, BUT EVIDENCE OF OIL LOSS FROM THE EXHAUST. NR 3 ENG HAS BEEN R & R. INSTALLED IAW AMM. PERFORMED OPERATIONS CHECK & HIGH POWER ASSURANCE
- [SDR AALA20140614006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20140614006.md): Filter · clogged · Jun 14, 2014 · N7549A · Doug DC982 · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > LEFT ENG OIL BYPASS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. EMER DECLARED FLIGHT DIVERTED & LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. ACFT REMOVED FROM SERVICE. FOUND CARBON IN FILTER, REPLACED ENG OIL FILTER. SYS GND CHECKED NORMAL OPERATION CLOSED.
- [SDR AALA20140203004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20140203004.md): Engine · failed · Feb 3, 2014 · N479AA · Doug DC982 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > DFW CREW REPORTED HEARING TWO LOUD BANGS FOLLOWED BY THE RT HAND ENG FAILURE SINGLE ENG TIME 7 TO 8 MINUTES. EMERGENCY DECLARED FLIGHT RETURNED DFW LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. AIRCRAFT REMOVED FROM SERVICE. REPLACED RT HAND ENG AT DFW ON 02/04/2014. SYS GND CHE
- [SDR AALA20140203006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20140203006.md): Valve · inoperative · Feb 3, 2014 · N7540A · Doug DC982 · Fuel Heater
  > RDU INFLIGHT EWR-DFW. THE RT HAND ENG FUEL HEAT TEMPERATURE INDICATION. EMERGENCY DECLARED FLIGHT DIVERTED RDU LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. AIRCRAFT REMOVED FROM SERVICE. REPLACED RT ENG FUEL HEAT VLV. SYS GND CHECKED NORMAL OPERATION CLOSED.
- [SDR AALA20121004008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20121004008.md): Engine · failed · Oct 4, 2012 · N581AA · Doug DC982 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > LIT - INFLIGHT DFW-IND. CREW REPORTED RIGHT ENGINE LOW OIL PRESSURE, ZERO OIL QUANTITY AND OIL TEMP AT 170 DEGREES. CAPTAIN PERFORMED INFLIGHT SHUTDOWN OF RIGHT ENGINE (SINGLE ENGINE TIME 25 MINUTES). EMERGENCY DECLARED FLIGHT DIVERTED LIT LANDED WITHOUT IN
- [SDR AALA20120518006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20120518006.md): Fuel Control · defective · May 18, 2012 · N7538A · Doug DC982 · Fuel Control/Turbine Engines
  > DFW - CREW REPORTED LEFT ENGINE PARAMETERS FLUCTUATING. EMERGENCY DECLARED FLIGHT RETURNED DFW LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. AIRCRAFT REMOVED FROM SERVICE. REPLACED LEFT ENGINE FUEL CONTROL. SYSTEM GROUND CHECK NORMAL OPERATION.
- [SDR WX0A071207](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WX0A071207.md): Engine · malfunctioned · May 18, 2012 · N862GA · Doug MD83 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > FLIGHT CREW PERSONNEL REPORTED THAT DURING CLIMBOUT AT APPROX FL270, LEFT ENGINE COMPRESSOR STALL/ ENGINE PARAMETERS ROLLED BACK ENGINE SHUTDOWN PER CHECKLIST. MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL REPLACED THE LEFT ENGINE IAW TASK CARD R0807101, OPS AND LEAK GOOD. AIRCRAFT
- [SDR AALA20120208TUL01](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20120208TUL01.md): Bullet · loose · Feb 7, 2012 · N7518A · Doug DC982 · Turbine Engine Air Inlet Section
  > OMA - CREW REPORTED RIGHT ENGINE COMPRESSOR STALL. RIGHT ENGINE REDUCED TO IDLE. EMERGENCY DECLARED, LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. AIRCRAFT REMOVED FROM SERVICE. INSPECTION FOUND RIGHT ENGINE NOSE BULLET CAME LOOSE. REPLACED FRONT ACCESSORY DRIVE GROUP. SYSTE
- [SDR AALA20120103DFW01](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20120103DFW01.md): Probe · leaking · Jan 3, 2012 · N7548A · Doug DC982 · Fuel Controlling System
  > DFW - CREW REPORTED RIGHT THROTTLE 3 KNOBS FORWARD OF LEFT WITH EPR MATCHED. EMERGENCY DECLARED FLIGHT RETURNED DFW LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. AIRCRAFT REMOVED FROM SERVICE. REPLACED PT2 ON RIGHT ENGINE THAT WAS LEAKING. SYSTEM GROUND CHECK NORMAL OPERATION.
- [SDR AALA20110918DFW01](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20110918DFW01.md): Flex Line · leaking · Sep 18, 2011 · N7547A · Doug DC982 · Fuel Controlling System
  > DFW - CREW REPORTED LEFT ENGINE NO RESPONSE, 2 KNOB THROTTLE SPLIT, EGT IN AMBER AND N1 & N2 FLUCTUATIONS. FLIGHT RETURNED DFW LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. AIRCRAFT REMOVED FROM SERVICE. REPLACED PT7 FLEX LINE GOING INTO PYLON THAT WAS LEAKING. SYSTEM GROUND C
- [SDR FDEA201107182780](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FDEA201107182780.md): Line · loose · Jul 18, 2011 · N215FE · Boeing 7272S2F · Engine Pressure Ratio (EPR)
  > REJECTED TAKEOFF DUE TO LOW N1. ENGINE RUN AFTER RTO. FOUND LINE AT MOISTURE TRAP HOLDING ON BY 1 THREAD. INSPECTED INLET ON NR 1 ENGINE AND FOUND PT2 INLET COMPLETLY PLUGGED WITH DIRT DOBBER NEST. CLEANED SAME. REF MM 77-11-003-2-0. INSTALLED AND SAFTIED
- [SDR AALA20110623DFW02](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20110623DFW02.md): Valve · inoperative · Jun 23, 2011 · N7548A · Doug DC982 · Fuel Heater
  > DFW - CREW REPORTED LEFT FUEL HEAT INDICATION DURING CLIMBOUT. HAD TO PUSH LEFT ENGINE THROTTLE UP TO KEEP OIL TEMP LESS THAN 135 DEGREES AND FUEL HEAT WOULD NOT GO OFF. EMERGENCY DECLARED FLIGHT RETURNED DFW LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. AIRCRAFT REMOVED FROM SE
- [SDR AALA20110528DFW01](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20110528DFW01.md): Pump · failed · May 28, 2011 · N481AA · Doug DC982 · Engine Fuel Pump
  > DFW - CREW REPORTED ON APPROACH AIRCRAFT YAWED TO THE RIGHT, BOTH PACKS SHUTDOWN AND THE RIGHT ENGINE APPEARED TO QUIT PRODUCING THRUST FOR A VERY SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. FLIGHT LANDED DFW WITHOUT INCIDENT. AIRCRAFT REMOVED FROM SERVICE. REPLACED RIGHT ENGINE
- [SDR AALA20110422PHX01](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20110422PHX01.md): Spring · broken · Apr 21, 2011 · N575AM · Doug DC982 · Fuel Controlling System
  > CREW REPORTED LEFT ENGINE LOST THRUST POWER. EMERGENCY DECLARED FLIGHT RETURNED PHX LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. AIRCRAFT REMOVED FROM SERVICE. FOUND LEFT FUEL SHUT-OFF LEVER SPRING BROKEN. REPLACED SPRING. SYSTEM GROUND CHECK NORMAL OPERATION.
- [SDR AALA20101027TUL01](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20101027TUL01.md): Slat · damaged · Oct 26, 2010 · N456AA · Doug DC982 · Leading Edge Devices
  > MFE - CREW REPORTED BIRD STRIKE TO LEFT WING ROOT, ENGINE VIBRATION EGT SEEMED NORMAL. REDUCED VIBRATION WITH REDUCED THRUST. EMERGENCY DECLARED RETURNED MFE LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. AIRCRAFT REMOVED FROM SERVICE. ACCOMPLISHED BIRD STRIKE INSPECTION. FOUN
- [SDR FDEA201009183537](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FDEA201009183537.md): Handle · unsecure · Sep 18, 2010 · N207FE · Boeing 7272S2F · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > ON CLIMB OUT OF DAY FELT A SLIGHT ACFT VIBRATION (LIKE A SPOILER) RECYCLED NOT HELP- CONTINUUTE TO CLIMB AT ABOUT 12,500 HEARD AND FELT SEVERAL LOUD BANGS-LAST FOR SEVERAL SECONDS AFTER SLOWING BANGING STOPPED. RETURN TO BLOCKS, NOTICED L1 DOOR HANDLE NOT S
- [SDR FDEA201009013243](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FDEA201009013243.md): Fan · failed · Sep 1, 2010 · N217FE · Boeing 7272S2F · Air Distribution Fan
  > ON TAKEOFF FROM DSM, THE LT PACK TRIPPED AND THE LT DUCT OVERHEAT LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THIS WAS ACCOMPAINED BY THE USUAL ODOR OF A PACK OVERHEATING AND SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT. QRH PROCEDURES ELIMINATED THE SMOKE & REESTABLISHED THE LT PACK. GIVEN THE OUTSIDE A
- [SDR AALA20100816LAX01](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20100816LAX01.md): Clamp · loose · Aug 16, 2010 · N7528A · Doug DC982 · Engine Cooling System
  > DURING FLIGHT CHECK RIGHT ENGINE LOW POWER ON CLIMB. FOUND PT2 FLEX LINE LEAKING MULTIPLE LOCATIONS UNDER PRESSURE. FOUND THE PNEUMATIC DUCT CLAMPS LOOSE IN THE PYLON BY THE FAULTY PT2 FLEX LINE. TIGHTENED CLAMPS NO DISCREPANCIES NOTED. SYSTEM GROUND CHECK
- [SDR AALA20100815LAX01](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20100815LAX01.md): Sense Line · leaking · Aug 14, 2010 · N7528A · Doug DC982 · Fuel Controlling System
  > LAX - CREW REPORTED RIGHT ENGINE THRUST DECREASED WITH ALTITUDE INCREASE. EMERGENCY DECLARED, RETURNED LAX LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. AIRCRAFT REMOVED FROM SERVICE. FOUND PT2 ENGINE PRESSURE RATIO LINE LEAKING IN THE PYLON. REPLACED LINE. SYSTEM GROUND CHEC
- [SDR AALA20100811LAS01](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20100811LAS01.md): Engine · making metal · Aug 11, 2010 · N7528A · Doug DC982 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > LAS - INFLIGHT LAX-DFW. ON CLIMBOUT CREW REPORTED LOUD BANG FOLLOWED BY RIGHT ENGINE OIL FILTER CLOG LIGHT ACCOMPANIED WITH GRINDING NOISE. EMERGENCY DECLARED, DIVERTED LAS LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. AIRCRAFT REMOVED FROM SERVICE. REMOVED RIGHT ENGINE OIL FI
- [SDR AALA20100721PHL01](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20100721PHL01.md): Filter · clogged · Jul 21, 2010 · N468AA · Doug DC982 · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > PHL - ON DESCENT RIGHT ENGINE OIL STRAINER CLOGGED LIGHT ILLUMINATED, IDLE POWER WAS NECESSARY TO KEEP LIGHT OUT. EMERGENCY DECLARED, LANDED PHL WITHOUT INCIDENT. AIRCRAFT REMOVED FROM SERVICE. REPLACED OIL FILTER AND DRAINED OIL AND REPLACED WITH CLEAN OIL
- [SDR AALA20100605DFW01](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20100605DFW01.md): Duct · blown · Jun 5, 2010 · N468AA · Doug DC982 · Engine Anti-Icing System
  > DFW - CREW REPORTED NUMBER 2 ENGINE FIRE LOOP HAD A FIRE INDICATION FOLLOWED BY WARNING BELL. EMERGENCY DECLARED RETURNED DFW LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. AIRCRAFT REMOVED FROM SERVICE. REPLACED ANTI ICE DUCT THAT WAS BLOWN. SYSTEM GROUND CHECKED NORMAL OPERAT
- [SDR AALA20100520MIA06](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20100520MIA06.md): Engine · malfunctioned · May 20, 2010 · N448AA · Doug DC982 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > MIA - CREW REPORTED RIGHT ENGINE OVERTEMP INDICATION THEN LOUD BANG AND ENGINE RETURNED TO IDLE. EMERGENCY DECLARED RETURNED MIA LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. AIRCRAFT REMOVED FROM SERVICE. REPLACED RIGHT ENGINE ON 05/23/2010 AT MIA. SYSTEM GROUND CHECK NORMAL
- [SDR AALA20100318DFW02](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20100318DFW02.md): Valve · sticking · Mar 18, 2010 · N483A · Doug DC982 · Fuel Heater
  > DFW - CREW REPORTED DURING CLIMB OUT THE RIGHT FUEL HEAT LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITH CORRESPONDING RISE IN OIL TEMPERATURE. ACCOMPLISHED QRH PROCEDURES AND LIGHT REMAINED ON. EMERGENCY DECLARED RETURNED DFW LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. FOUND RIGHT ENGINE FUEL HEAT V
- [SDR AALA20091129DFW03](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20091129DFW03.md): Engine · leaking · Nov 29, 2009 · N7522A · Doug DC982 · Fuel Controlling System
  > ON CLIMB-OUT, RIGHT ENGINE POWER DECREASED TO APPROX 50 PERCENT. UNABLE TO REGAIN ANY POWER. SEVERAL MINUTES LATER, ENGINE WOULD NOT RESPOND TO THROTTLE MOVEMENT. OIL TEMP/ PRESSURE NORMAL. FUEL FLOW WAS EXCESSIVE ON RIGHT ENGINE SHUTDOWN. UPON ARRIVAL AT

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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 = 'JT8D217C'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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