# Service difficulty reports: Pratt & Whitney R-2000

A list on [Pratt & Whitney R-2000](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-r-2000.md).

Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary.

Page 1 of 2 · 51 reports

- [SDR FXGAN151EO1056](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGAN151EO1056.md): Skin · corroded · Nov 18, 2010 · N151 · Doug DC6B · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > FOUND CORROSION ON BOTTOM WING SKIN STA 347R IN EXHAUST PATH AREA. REPAIRED IAW EAC EO 1056.
- [SDR FXGAN151EO1057](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGAN151EO1057.md): Skin · cracked · Nov 18, 2010 · N151 · Doug DC6B · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > FOUND 3 SMALL CRACKS IN CARGO FLOOR SKIN FUS, STA 919 TO 930, 2 SMALL CRACKS IN CARGO FLOOR SKIN AT FUS, STA 869.5 TO 859.5, FOUND 5 SMALL CRACKS IN CARGO FLOOR SKIN FROM FUS, STA 914 TO 874.5. ALL DAMAGE REPAIRED IAW EAC EO 1057 AND 8110-3 NR1028 DATED 11-10
- [SDR FXGAN151EO1058](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGAN151EO1058.md): Bulkhead · damaged · Nov 18, 2010 · N151 · Doug DC6B · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead
  > FOUND 6 DAMAGED AREAS ON AFT CARGO COMPARTMENT BULKHEAD STA X -18/Y 29.5, STA X -9/Y 22.5. REPAIRED MINOR DAMAGE TO THE REAR CARGO COMPARTMENT BULKHEAD IAW EAC EO 1058 AND 8110-3 NR1029, DATED 11/10/10.
- [SDR FXGAN151](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGAN151.md): Structure · corroded · Sep 14, 2010 · N151 · Doug DC6B · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > FOUND CORROSION BETWEEN FUSELAGE STA 964.75 AND 1010.25 NEAR TAIL HEATER EXHAUST DOUBLER. REPAIRED IAW 8110-3 DATED 9/13/10, 1026.
- [SDR FXG2007F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXG2007F00000.md): Bracket · broken · Jan 31, 2007 · N151 · Doug DC6B · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > AFTER FLIGHT MAINTENANCE FOUND THE OB ATTACH BRACKET AT THE OB END OF FLAP ASSY 5363998-501 BROKEN. THIS ALLOWED THE VANE ASSY 5371802-1 TO COME LOOSE AND DAMAGE THE FLAP. REPLACE THE FLAP AND VANE ASSY. RETURNED AC TO SERVICE. (K)
- [SDR B2O2004F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/B2O2004F00000.md): Cylinder · cracked · Aug 26, 2004 · N51802 · Doug C54G · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > NR 6 CRACKED CYLINDER AND TRIANGLER PIECE CAME OUT, MELTED OIL CROSSOVER TUBE CAUSING SMALL OIL FIRE. FIRE WARNING ZONE 1 WENT ON, SHUT ENGINE DOWN, FIRE WENT OUT.
- [SDR CA030803001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030803001.md): Engine · making metal · Aug 2, 2003 · Doug C54GDC · Engine (Reciprocating)
  > (CAN) THIS AIRCRAFT WAS ACTIONING A FOREST FIRE AS AN AIR TANKER AND IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE OIL PRESSURE WAS LOWER THAN NORMAL AND THE OIL TEMPERATURE WAS STARTING TO CLIMB FROM NORMAL. THE ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN AND THE PROPELLER FEATHERED, THE AIRCRAFT RETURN
- [SDR CA020510021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020510021.md): Retainer · worn · Apr 30, 2002 · Doug C54EDC · Magneto/Distributor
  > (CAN) RETAINER FOR VERNIER DRIVE COUPLING WORN ON ITS FLATS, ALLOWING VERNIER TO SLIP AND THEREFORE (ENGINE) TIMING TO CHANGE. OVERHAUL SHOPS HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED.
- [SDR 2001F00314](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001F00314.md): Electrode · missing · Sep 19, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Spark Plug/Igniter
  > FOUND CENTER ELECTRODE MISSING FROM PLUG. (M)
- [SDR B2O2002F00011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/B2O2002F00011.md): Bulb · burned out · Sep 15, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Instrument Panel
  > CHANGED A COUPLE OF BURNED OUT COCKPIT INSTRUMENT LIGHTS.
- [SDR B202002F00002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/B202002F00002.md): Wire · broken · Aug 30, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Engine RPM Indicating System
  > TACH GENERATOR WIRE BROKE WHERE CONNECTOR PLUG PLUGS IN.
- [SDR B202002F00003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/B202002F00003.md): Bulb · burned out · Aug 30, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > MAIN LANING GEAR LIGHT BURNED OUT. CHANGED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB.
- [SDR B2O2002F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/B2O2002F00000.md): Bushing · worn · Aug 30, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Engine Cowl Flaps
  > BUSHING AT COWL FLAP, NR 4 ENGINE CHANGED NR 2 AND NR 4 OUTBOARD COWL BUSHING.
- [SDR B202002F00004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/B202002F00004.md): Bushing · worn · Aug 30, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Engine Cowl Flaps
  > NR 2 ENGINE COWL FLAP BUSHING WORN, REPACED WITH NEW..
- [SDR B2O2002F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/B2O2002F00001.md): Shaft · worn · Aug 30, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Landing Gear Doors
  > SHAFT AT GEAR DOOR, CHANGED SHAFT NR 4 GEAR DOOR.
- [SDR B2O2002F00002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/B2O2002F00002.md): Bushing · worn · Aug 30, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Landing Gear Doors
  > NR 3 MLG DOOR BUSHING WORN. REMOVED AND REPLACED.
- [SDR B2O2002F00003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/B2O2002F00003.md): Fork · worn · Aug 30, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Landing Gear Doors
  > NR 3 MLG DOOR FORK WORN.
- [SDR B2O2002F00004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/B2O2002F00004.md): Fork · worn · Aug 30, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Landing Gear Doors
  > NR 4 MLG DOOR FORK WORN.
- [SDR B2O2002F00005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/B2O2002F00005.md): Bushing · worn · Aug 30, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Landing Gear Doors
  > NR 4 GEAR DOOR BUSHING WORN. REMOVED AND REPLACED.
- [SDR B2O2002F00006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/B2O2002F00006.md): Torque Tube · worn · Aug 30, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > TORQUE TUBE ON RT WING TE FLAP WORN.
- [SDR B2O2002F00007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/B2O2002F00007.md): Follower · cracked · Aug 30, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > FLAP FOLLOWER, HAD SMALL CRACK STARTING AT FLEX POINT, REPLACED WITH NEW.
- [SDR B2O2002F00008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/B2O2002F00008.md): Torque Tube · worn · Aug 30, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > LT WING TE FLAP TORQUE TUBE WORN.
- [SDR B2O2002F00010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/B2O2002F00010.md): Thermocouple · inoperative · Aug 30, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) Indicating System
  > CHT THERMOCOUPLE INOPERATIVE. CHANGED CHT THERMOCOUPLE.
- [SDR B2O2002F00013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/B2O2002F00013.md): Pushrod Tube · worn · Aug 30, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > HOLE WORN IN PUSHROD TUBE, TUBE LOOSE FROM ENGINE BAFFLE.
- [SDR B2O2002F00015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/B2O2002F00015.md): Rivet · loose · Aug 30, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > LOOSE RIVETS IN BELLY, RESHOT RIVETS IN 2 PLACES.
- [SDR 2001F00310](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001F00310.md): Engine · making metal · Aug 8, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Engine (Reciprocating)
  > FOUND METAL CONTAMINATION. (M)
- [SDR 2001F00303](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001F00303.md): Coil · faulty · Aug 6, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Low Tension Coil
  > LEFT MAG NR 4 ROUGH ON PARKING CHECK. COIL WAS BAD AND IT WAS REPLACED. (M)
- [SDR 2001F00304](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001F00304.md): Cap Seal · leaking · Jul 30, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Powerplant System
  > PIN CAP SEAL WAS LEAKING. PIN CAP SEAL WAS CHANGED.
- [SDR 2001F00308](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001F00308.md): Lead · worn · Jul 28, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Ignition Harness (Distribution)
  > HIGH TENSION LEAD WORN. (M)
- [SDR 2001F00323](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001F00323.md): Coil · damaged · Jul 16, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Low Tension Coil
  > MATTER FROM INSIDE THE COIL WAS LEAKING OUT CAUSING ELECTRICITY TO RUN ELSEWHERE, NOT THROUGH COIL. (M)
- [SDR 2001F00322](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001F00322.md): Stud · broken · Jul 13, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > CYLINDER STUDS BROKE. CHANGED CYLINDER AND ALL STUDS ON THAT CYLINDER. (M)
- [SDR 2001F00307](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001F00307.md): Cell · discharged · Jul 5, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Battery/Charger System
  > BATTERY HAS DEAD CELL. (M)
- [SDR 2001F00315](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001F00315.md): Valve · leaking · Jul 5, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Engine Oil Shutoff Valve
  > LEAK AT SURGE PROTECTION VALVE. (M)
- [SDR 2001F00316](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001F00316.md): Transmitter · ruptured · Jul 5, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Engine Oil Indicating System
  > NR 4 ENGINE RUPTURED DIAPHRAM. (M)
- [SDR 2001F00320](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001F00320.md): Gasket · leaking · Jul 5, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > CHANGED A FEW ROCKER GASKETS ON ALL ENGINES FOR LEAKING. (M)
- [SDR 2001F00305](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001F00305.md): Pump · failed · May 31, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), Main
  > HYD PUMP HAD SEAL FAILURE. SHAFT SEAL FAILED. (M)
- [SDR 2001F00306](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001F00306.md): Seal · leaking · May 31, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > PUSH ROD TUBE SEAL HARD AND BRITTLE, NOT SOFT THIS CAUSING OIL LEAK. REPLACED SEAL WITH A NEW ONE. (M)
- [SDR 20010419CW002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010419CW002.md): Engine · failed · Apr 16, 2001 · N2225C · Dhav DHC7* · Engine (Reciprocating)
  > AFTER DEPARTURE, AT CLIMB POWER, THE NR 1 THRUST METER BEGAN A REDUCTION FOLLOWED BY A DROP IN OIL PRESSURE AND AN INCREASE IN OIL TEMPERATURE. THE CAPTAIN SHUT DOWN AND SECURED THE NR 1 ENGINE. THE AIRCRAFT CREW DECLARED AN EMERGENCY. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNE
- [SDR 20010416CW004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010416CW004.md): Motor · weak · Feb 16, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Propeller Feathering/Reversing
  > BENCHED GOOD, BUT WAS NOT STRONG ENOUGH WITH A LOAD.
- [SDR 20010416CW008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010416CW008.md): Tach Generator · inoperative · Feb 16, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Engine RPM Indicating System
  > BROKEN WIRE WHERE CONNECTOR PLUG CONNECTS.
- [SDR 20010416CW003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010416CW003.md): Magneto · failed · Feb 13, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Magneto/Distributor
  > FOUND COIL BURNED OUT. BURNED ELECTRIC SMELL.
- [SDR 20010416CW005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010416CW005.md): Cylinder · worn · Feb 12, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > VALVE CHECK SHOWS EXCESS WOBBLE IN EX GUIDE.
- [SDR AU010178](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU010178.md): Volt Regulator · overheated · Feb 4, 2001 · Doug C54E · DC Regulator
  > (AUS) NR 2 GENERATOR VOLTAGE REGULATOR FAULTY.
- [SDR 20010226CW004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010226CW004.md): Fabric · damaged · Jan 23, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Rudder, Plate/Skin
  > RUDDER WAS BEYOND PATCHING. NEEDS RECOVER.
- [SDR 20010124CW011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010124CW011.md): Diaphragm · cracked · Dec 13, 2000 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > DIAPHRAGM STILL SOFT, NOT HARD, BUT CRACKED.
- [SDR 20010122CW007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010122CW007.md): Bearing · failed · Dec 12, 2000 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Engine RPM Indicating System
  > APPEARS TO BE A BEARING FAILURE.
- [SDR 20010122CW008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010122CW008.md): Connector · damaged · Dec 12, 2000 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Engine RPM Indicating System
  > WAS ERATIC, FOUND LOOSE PIN AT CONNECTOR PLUG.
- [SDR AU990374](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990374.md): Bearing · failed · Mar 17, 1999 · Doug C54E · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > (AUS) NR 2 ENGINE MASTER ROD BEARING FAILED. THE MASTER ROD WAS EXTENSIVELY DAMAGED.
- [SDR 97ZZZX4467](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4467.md): Engine · failed · Oct 6, 1997 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Engine (Reciprocating)
  > NR 4 ENGINE STARTED RUNNING ROUGH IN CRUISE. MANIFOLD PRESSURE BEGAN TO INDICATE HIGH AND FLUCTUATING. ENGINE SHUT DOWN AND LANDED WITH NO FURTHER PROBLEMS. INTERNAL FAILURE, METAL IN SCREEN. ENGINE SENT TO REPAIR STATION FOR TEAR-DOWN AND EVALUATION.
- [SDR AU960761](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960761.md): Piston · burnt · May 9, 1996 · Doug C54E · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (AUS) NO4 ENGINE NO 10 CYLINDER PISTON BURNT - ENGINE OIL VENTING OVERBOARD

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-r-2000/reports.md?page=2

## 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 = 'R2000'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-r-2000/reports

---
OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.