# Service difficulty reports: JASC 5102 A list on [JASC 5102](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5102.md). Reports filed under 5102 · Balloon Reports, newest first. - [SDR 2020FA0000151](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000151.md): Pulley · out of tolerance · Feb 12, 2020 · N216FS · Adams A55S > THE PULLEYS USED IN THE VENT (RED) LINE ASSEMBLY ONE AT THE PARACHUTE AND ONE AT THE SIDE TO THE ENVELOPE NEAR THE BOTTOM ARE UNDER DESIGNED AND NOT RAISED FOR THE FORCES NEEDED TO SET/OPEN THE PARACHUTE. BOTH BALLOONS HAVE HAD TOTAL FAILURES OF BOTH PULLEYS. - [SDR 2020FA0000150](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000150.md): Vent · out of tolerance · Feb 12, 2020 · N116FS · Adams A55S > THE PULLEYS USED IN THE VENT (RED) LINE ASSEMBLY ONE AT THE PARACHUTE AND ONE AT THE SIDE TO THE ENVELOPE NEAR THE BOTTOM ARE UNDER DESIGNED AND NOT RAISED FOR THE FORCES NEEDED TO SET/OPEN THE PARACHUTE. BOTH BALLOONS HAVE HAD TOTAL FAILURES OF BOTH PULLEYS. - [SDR 2019FA0000284](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000284.md): Gimbal Joint · broken · Aug 21, 2019 · N4505B · Camron Z90 > WHEN THE BLAST VALVE HANDLE WAS REMOVED FOR MAINTENANCE, ONE SIDE OF THE DOUBLE BURNER CAME LOOSE FROM THE GIMBAL BLOCK BRACKET. IT APPEARS THAT THE WELD HOLDING THE BURNER TO THE GIMBAL BLOCK BRACKET BROKE. THE BURNER HANDLE WAS HOLDING THE BURNER IN PLACE. - [SDR 2019FA0000057](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000057.md): Pulley · warped · Jan 7, 2019 · N116FS · Adams A55S > THE PULLEYS USED IN THE RED(VENT) LINE ASSEMBLY (ONE AT THE PARACHUTE TOP, ONE ON THE SIDE OF THE ENVELOPE NEAR THE BOTTOM) ARE UNDER-DESIGNED, UNDER-SPECIFIED AND NOT RATED FOR THE FORCES NEEDED TO SET/OPEN THE PARACHUTE. THIS HAS OCCURRED IN TWO AIRCRAFT. FA - [SDR 2014FA0000055](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000055.md): Hand Rail · broken · Feb 3, 2014 · Avianw MAGNUMIX > BALLOON BASKET UPPER HAND RAIL BROKEN IN 1 LOCATION. - [SDR 2014FA0000054](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000054.md): Hand Rail · used · Feb 3, 2014 · Avianw MAGNUMIX > BALLOON BASKET UPPER HAND RAIL BROKEN IN THREE LOCATIONS. - [SDR QLFR20120309001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QLFR20120309001.md): Valve · failed · Mar 8, 2012 · N65400 · Camron A315 > THE BLAST VALVE (MAIN BURNER VALVE) NO LONGER FUNCTIONED. UPON DISASSEMBLING THE BLAST VALVE FROM BURNER SN:1221 THE SHUTTER VALVE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED. THE VISUAL INSPECTION FOUND THE ADHESIVE COMPOUND BONDING THE BRASS TO THE RUBBER RING HAD FAILED. THE AM - [SDR 2010FA0001189](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0001189.md): Hose · leaking · Aug 9, 2010 · N3718W · Balwks FIREFLY824 > HOT AIR BALLOON WAS DELIVERED FOR AN ANNUAL INSP, INCLUDING SCHEDULED REPLACEMENT OF ALL PROPANE FUEL HOSES. (7) REPLACEMENT FUEL HOSES SUPPLIED, WERE DELIVERED WITH THE LP GAS POL TYPE FITTING ATTACHED TO THE HOSE COUPLINGS. THE HOSES WERE PRESSURE TESTED F - [SDR 2006FA0000999](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000999.md): Line · separated · Oct 2, 2006 · N2203B · Balwks FIREFLY715 > HOSE SEPARATED AT THE FUEL LINE END. PILOT WAS INFLATING BALLOON WHEN THIS OCCURRED. NEW HOSES WERE INSTALLED ON 7/27/2006. THE BALLOON HAD BEEN FLOWN TWICE, WITH A TOTAL OF 2.0 HOURS ON NEW HOSES. (K) - [SDR AU510001692](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001692.md): Support · broken · Sep 7, 2005 > (AUS) BALLOON NYLON SUPPORT POLES CRACKED AND BROKEN. (OTHER CAUSE: GROUND HANDLING OF BASKET) (CASA NR 510001692) - [SDR 2005FA0000935](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000935.md): Envelope · failed · Jun 21, 2005 · N1539G · Balwks FIREFLY7B > BALLOON ENVELOPE FAILED FUEL CONSUMTION FLIGHT TEST. (K) - [SDR 2004FA0000766](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000766.md): Valve · damaged · Aug 8, 2004 · Balwks FIREFLY8B15 > NOTICED DURING PREFLIGHT INSPECTION 2 OF 4 VALVE WINDOWS SHOWED CRACKING ON EDGES AND CRACKS. TRANSVERSE PASSED SEAMS INTO FLIGHT LOAD AREA. FLIGHT ABORTED. - [SDR 2004FA0000765](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000765.md): Valve · destroyed · Aug 2, 2004 · N2189K · Balwks FIREFLY9 > DURING FLIGHT, 3 OF 4 VALVE WINDOWS FAILED BY SEPARATING AT SEAMS. UPON SEPARATION, REMAINING WINDOW MATERIAL MELTED AWAY, THUS CREATING 3 LARGE HOLES IN THE TOP OF THE BALLOON, WHICH RAISED INTERNAL TEMP, AND CAUS HIGH (EXTREME) FUEL CONSUMPTION AND RENDERED - [SDR 2004FA0000788](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000788.md): Pulley · sticking · May 1, 2004 · N70535 · Balwks FIREFLY11 > DEFLATION CWE PULLEY CATCHES ON ENVELOPE THROAT WEBBING AND NOMEX SKIRT CAUSING DEFLATION PANEL TO REMAIN OVEN DURING DESCENTS AND CAUSES DIFFICULTY RETURNING TO LEVEL FLIGHT WHEN HEATING ENVELOPE. THE PULLEY EVENTUALLY FREES ITSELF WHEN ENOUGH HEAT IS APPLIE - [SDR AUS20031214](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20031214.md): Hose · fire · Oct 27, 2003 · Amtr B400 > (AUS) VAPOUR PILOT LIGHT HOSE CAUGHT FIRE. DAMAGE TO HOSE MADE THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE DIFFICULT TO ASSESS BUT IT WAS SUSPECTED THAT THE HOSE HAD A SMALL HOLE OR SPLIT WHICH ALLOWED PROPANE GAS TO LEAK AND IGNITE. - [SDR 2002FA0001110](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0001110.md): Spring · hung up · Sep 12, 2002 · N7146J · Arostr RX8 > MALFUNCTION OF GLOW BURNER, VALVE HANDLE HANGING UP ON SPRING, CAUSING IT TO CONTINIOUSLY DISCHARGE PROPANE. VALVE COULD NOT RETURN TO CLOSED POSITION. TO PREVENT RECURRENCE, REPLACE WITH METAL HANDLE IN PLACE OF PLASTIC. (SW) - [SDR 3372](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/3372.md): Web · damaged · Dec 3, 2001 · N7244W · Balwks FIREFLY11B > HOT AIR BALLOON ENVELOPE TOP GIRDLE 1INCH WEBBING STRETCHED. TOP ENVELOPE FABRIC PANELS DO NOT STRETCH, CAUSING SEVERE STITCH-HOLE ELONGATION DAMAGE TO FABRIC ALONG ALL TOP PANEL VERTICAL SEAMS, EXTENDING FROM TOP GIRDLE DOWNWARD 6-12 INCHES. - [SDR 2001FA0000585](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000585.md): Fuel Line · leaking · Nov 24, 2001 · N3214V · Balwks FIREFLY715 > THIS SET OF FUEL HOSES WERE OBTAINED FROM THE HOLDER OF A PMA. THEY WERE INSTALLED IN MAY. THE HOSE WAS FOUND TO BE LEAKING AT THE CRIMP CONNECTION AT THE END OF THE HOSE. THE LEAK DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE CAUSED BY MISHANDLING, BUT BY A POOR CRIMP JOB. THIS I - [SDR 2001FA0000461](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000461.md): Fitting · leaking · Oct 21, 2001 · N3214V · Balwks FIREFLY715 > THIS SET OF FUEL HOSES WERE OBTAINED FROM THE HOLDER OF A PMA. THEY WERE INSTALLED IN MAY OF 1998. THE HOSE WAS FOUND TO BE LEAKING AT THE CONNECTION WHERE THE RUBBER HOSE MEETS THE FITTING. THE LEAK DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE CAUSED BY MISHANDLING BUT BY A POOR - [SDR AU010111](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU010111.md): Hose · faulty · Feb 11, 2001 · Colt 160A > (AUS) OUTER SKIN OF THE LPG HOSE RUPTURED. - [SDR 20000605SH030](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000605SH030.md): Envelope · deteriorated · Jun 5, 2000 · N3288H · Balwks FIREFLY11 > EXCESSIVE AND PREMATURE DETERIORATION OF FABRIC PANELS AT GORE TAPE SEAM. GORE TAPE MATERIAL IS STIFF WITH SHARP EDGES AND CUTS INTO FABRIC PANELS WHERE PANELS OVERLAP TAPE APPROXIMATELY 1 INCH FROM PANEL EDGE. IT APPEARED THE AIRCRAFT MANUFACTURER HAD CHANG - [SDR 99ZZZX3176](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3176.md): Valve Line · failed · Jul 1, 1999 · N2570E · Balwks FIREFLY9 > IN A HOT AIR BALLOON ENVELOPE EQUIPPED WITH A PARACHUTE, TOP DEFLATION SYSTEM INCLUDING A 3:1 PULLEY ASSIST, THE UPPER SECTION OF THE VALVE LINE (BRAIDED KEVLAR CORE COVERED WITH BRAIDED POLYESTER OUTER COVERING) SEPARATED IN A CLEAN CUT BREAK FIVE FEET BELOW - [SDR 99ZZZX2446](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2446.md): Gore Tape · mismanufactured · May 18, 1999 · N3288N · Balwks FIREFLY10 > REPAIRS WERE DONE ON 28 OUT OF 36 GORES DUE TO GORE TAPE ABRASION DAMAGE. FABRIC DAMAGE IS CAUSED BY GORE TAPE THAT IS STIFF AND SHARP CAUSING PREMATURE FABRIC WEAR AND DEGRADATION. GORE TAPE MATERIAL SHOULD BE CHANGED AS TO NOT WEAR THROUGH ADJACENT PANELS. - [SDR 99ZZZX2126](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2126.md): Gore Tape · damaged · Apr 26, 1999 · N3287X · Balwks FIREFLY8B15 > THE GORE TAPES' STIFF, SHARP EDGES ABRAIDED SEVERAL.1250 INCH HOLES TO THE ENVELOPE PANEL FABRIC ATTACHED TO THE GORE TAPE. THERE WERE CREASES AND THE EARLY STAGES OF ABRASION TO APPROXIMATELY 50 PERCENT OF THE ENVELOPE FABRIC PANELS. DUE TO THE LOW TIME ON - [SDR 99ZZZX1974](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1974.md): Flex Net · mismanufactured · Apr 24, 1999 · N3210R · Balwks FIREFLY8B15 > THE FLEX NET STRIP IS ABRADING THE ADJOINING BALLOON FABRIC IN MANY AREAS. IT APPEARS THE FLEX NET TAPE HAS BEEN CUT WITH A HOT KNIFE THAT IS LEAVING ROUGH EDGES. TO REMEDY, CUT WITH SONIC CUTTER. THIS CONDITION WAS FOUND DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION. - [SDR 99ZZZX1894](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1894.md): Seat Carrier · compressed · Apr 14, 1999 · N372LB · Colt 77A > RUBBER RING ON SEAT CARRIER COMPRESSED BEYOND LIMITS SUCH THAT WHEN BLAST-VALVE HANDLE WAS AT REST (NOT ACTIVATED), THE SEAT CARRIER WAS NOT ABLE TO PRODUCE A SEAL WITH MAIN VALVE BLOCK. SUSPECT SEAT CARRIER WAS NOT THICK ENOUGH OR VALVE-WEAR-PAD WAS TOO THIC - [SDR 99ZZZX1063](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1063.md): Fabric · worn · Jan 22, 1999 · N5351U · Galaxy GALAXY8 > GORE TAPE ABRADED FABRIC AT GORE TAPE EDGES AT NUMEROUS PANELS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE ENVELOPE. FABRIC PANELS NO LONGER MEET MINIMUM STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS WHERE ABRADED. GORE TAPE MATERIAL AT EDGE IS CAUSING PREMATURE FABRIC WEAR AND DEGRADATION. GORE TAPE M - [SDR 99ZZZX340](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX340.md): Pin · failed · Dec 16, 1998 · N9108T · Raven S66A > IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF AT AN ALTITUDE OF TWO FEET, THE NR 4 ALUMINUN CONNECTOR PIN (PN 51518) SNAPPED IN HALF (COMPLETELY FAILED) SEPARATING THE GONDOLA FROM THE STRUCTURE AT NR 4 LOCATION AND SEVERELY BENDING THE REMAINING THREE CONNECTOR PINS. PILOT IMME - [SDR 98ZZZX3195](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3195.md): Envelope · failed · Dec 31, 1997 · Camron R420 > BALLOON APPENDICES FAILED TO VENT HELIUM FROM THE GAS CELL RESULTING IN RUPTURE OF THE BOTTOM HALF OF THE CELL. APPROXIMATELY ONE HOUR AFTER LAUNCH AT APPROXIMATELY 21,000 FEET, THE GAS CELL RUPTURED WHILE ASCENDING AT APPROXIMATELY 500 FPM. SUSPECT CAUSE, T - [SDR 98ZZZX1649](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1649.md): Chimney Rip · failed · Dec 31, 1997 · Camron R420 > CHIMNEY RIP FAILED TO OPEN WHEN PULLED PREVENTING DEFLATION AND RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE. UPON LANDING, 3 OF 4 SAFETY TIES WERE PULLED OPEN BY THE PILOT, BUT THE FOURTH WOULD NOT BREAK. THE FULL WEIGHT OF THE PILOT (210 POUNDS) JUMPING 20 INCHES WITH THE - [SDR 98ZZZX1648](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1648.md): Gas Valve · malfunctioned · Dec 31, 1997 · Camron R420 > VALVE AND/OR VALVE INDICATOR SWITCH WORKED SPORADICALLY. DURING FLIGHT, PILOT WAS UNABLE TO POSITIVELY VERIFY OPENING OF VALVE WHEN VALVE LINE WAS PULLED. - [SDR 97ZZZX4558](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4558.md): Gauge · damaged · Sep 4, 1997 · N728TC · Colt COLT180A > FUEL PRESSURE GAUGE USED ON MODEL C3 AND C3T BURNER ASSY HAS AN OPERATING RANGE OF ZERO TO 200 PSI. WHEN FUEL TANK PRESSURE IS ABOVE 150 PSI, OPENING THE LIQUID FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE ON THE TANK CAUSES A PRESSURE SURGE IN THE BURNER FUEL SYSTEM DRIVING THE PRES - [SDR 97ZZZX4557](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4557.md): Line · broke · Sep 2, 1997 · N234TZ · Lbl LBL210A > ONE OF SEVEN SUPERCHUTE RETAINING LINES FABRICATED FROM P/N EN 1848 KEVLAR CORE 3.5MM ROPE BROKE WHERE IT MAKES A 180 DEGREE LOOP AROUND THE 5MM (.1875 INCH) SIDE OF THE GUIDE RING ATTACHED TO THE INSIDE OF THE ENVELOPE. THE BREAKING OF THE RETAINING LINE ALL - [SDR AU970816](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970816.md): Gimble · damaged · Jun 1, 1997 · Camron A315 > (AUS) BALLOON BURNER GIMBLE BLOCK DAMAGED - SUSPECT CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY BY UNQUALIFIED PERSONNEL -PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR - UNAPPROVED MAINTENANCE - [SDR AU970430](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970430.md): Manifold · broken · Mar 16, 1997 · Raven RX7 > (AUS) BALLOON PROPANE GAS TANK MANIFOLD FAILED AT BRASS NIPPLE - LOSS OF PROPANE GAS INTO ATMOSPHERE (POTENTIAL FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD)- CAUSED BY EXTENSION OF FITTING AND ADDITION OF QUICK DISCONNECT COUPLING OUTSIDE THE COWL OF THE LP GAS CYLINDER PLACING A L - [SDR 96ZZZX5821](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5821.md): Suspension Cable · defective · Nov 4, 1996 · N8307M · Head AX888HEAD > THE SERVING AROUND THE KEVLAR SUSPENSION CABLE WHICH FORMS THE EYE AT THE BASE OF THE CABLE HAS COME APART. THE MANUFACTURER HAS REFUSED TO SUPPLY INFORMATION ON THE REPAIR OF THIS ITEM. THIS ITEM IS NOT MENTIONED IN THE MAINTENANCE MANUAL. - [SDR 96ZZZX5215](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5215.md): Tank · chafe door · Sep 10, 1996 · N1235R · Raven S50A > UPON INSPECTION OF FLOOR ASSY, VISUAL CHAFING OF STRUCTURAL ALUMINUM U-TUBING WAS OCCURRING DUE TO ABRASION BY PROPANE FUEL TANK. WICKER WAS ALREADY BROKEN. SUGGEST THOROUGH INSPECTION AT ANNUALS AND APPLICATION OF ANTI-CHAFE MATERIAL (SPLIT HOSE) TO TANK BA - [SDR 96ZZZX3367](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3367.md): Line · leaking · Jun 13, 1996 · N90792 · Raven S57A > DURING PRESSURE CHECK OF FUEL LINES, DISCOVERED LEAKING THROUGH SHEATHING OF FUEL LINES. FUEL LINES AEROQUIP FC 321-06, MANFACTURED 2Q93. - [SDR 96ZZZX2167](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2167.md): Cable · elongated · Feb 5, 1996 · N8307M · Head AX888HEAD > THE MALFUNCTION CONSISTS OF ELONGATION OF THE EYES ON THE BASKET SUSPENSION CABLES. THIS CONDITION WAS FOUND DURING A ROUTINE ANNUAL INSPECTION AND CLEARLY FALLS OUTSIDE THE MANUFACTURER'S CRITERIA FOR AIRWORTHINESS. WHEN THE MANUFACTURER SENT REPLACEMENT PA - [SDR 96ZZZX1094](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX1094.md): Gauge · failed · Feb 1, 1996 · N4226F · Raven S55A > FAILURE OF PRESSURE GAUGE DURING FLIGHT AS A RESULT OF EXCESSIVE USE OF THE METERING VALVE. A SERVICE BULLETIN ADDRESSES THIS ISSUE, BUT WAS NEVER INSTALLED ON THIS PARTICULAR BURNER. - [SDR 95ZZZX4509](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX4509.md): Fabric · mismfg · Aug 24, 1995 · Camron CAN > BLUE NYLON DURAFLIGHT FABRIC, PRE-CUT FOR AN 'A' SERIES 'K' PANEL, HAD 'RIP-STOP' IN ONLY ONE DIRECTION. CAMERON INV NR 16526. - [SDR 95ZZZX6155](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6155.md): Regulator · intermittent · Aug 16, 1995 · N9024R · Balwks FIREFLY8B > FUEL FLOW TO THE BURNER PILOT LIGHTS FAILED IN THE OFF POSITION DURING FLIGHT. INITIAL RE-LIGHT ATTEMPTS WERE UNSUCCESSFUL. FIRE 2 SYSTEM USED TO SUBSTITUTE FOR THE PILOT LIGHTS UNTIL LANDING WAS COMPLETED. AFTER LANDING, PILOT LIGHT OPERATION WAS NORMAL. - [SDR 95ZZZX4427](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX4427.md): Vent Flap · torn · Jun 26, 1995 · N2585Z · Balwks FIREFLY11 > ROTATION VENT DESIGN AND INSTALLATION ON A 45 DEGREE ANGLE MAKE THEM VERY INEFFECTIVE WHEN TRYING TO ROTATE THE BALLOON IN FLIGHT TO ALIGN THE BASKET PROPERLY FOR LANDING. THIS CAUSES THE PILOT TO USE EXCESSIVE FORCE WHEN OPERATING THE VENTS. THE STRESS ON T - [SDR 95ZZZX3659](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX3659.md): Eyebolt · failed · Jun 22, 1995 · N2559V · Balwks FIREFLY* > DURING ATTEMPTED DEFLATION OF BALLOON AT CONCLUSION OF A PAID PASSENGER FLIGHT, THE EYEBOLT WHICH RETAINS ONE OF TWO DEFLATION LINE PULLEYS BROKE. THE PILOT WAS DEPRIVED OF THE PULLEY'S EFFECT OF REDUCING THE EFFORT AND/OR STRENGTH REQUIRED TO DEFLATE THE BAL - [SDR 95ZZZX3215](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX3215.md): Hanger Spring · defective · May 25, 1995 · N90696 · Balwks FIREFLY7 > THE BALLOON WORKS HAS ISSUED SB NR B30, DATED MARCH, 1995. WHEN BALLOON CAME IN FOR ANNUAL, THE PARTS RECEIVED FROM THE BALLOON WORKS TO PERFORM SB NR B30 WERE NOT AIRWORTHY. THE SAID PARTS CONSIST OF 2 SPRINGS AND A CLIP WITH A ROLL PIN. THREE PARTS ARE NE - [SDR 95ZZZX3251](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX3251.md): Valve · stuck open · May 23, 1995 · N2987N · Camron N105 > DURING BALLOON INFLATION USING AN EXTERNAL FUEL TANK AND SHERWOOD VALVE CONNECTION, THE CHECK VALVE STUCK OPEN ALLOWING PROPANE TO ESCAPE AND IGNITE RESULTING IN BURNS TO THE PILOT'S FACE AND ARMS. ALSO, DAMAGE TO THE BALLOON ENVELOPE OCCURRED. - [SDR 95ZZZX2895](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX2895.md): O-Ring · gouged · May 19, 1995 · N2FOR · Colt 240A > VISUAL INSPECTION REVEALED GOUGES IN SURFACE OF O-RING IN FEMALE QUICK DISCONNECT FUEL TANK TO BURNER HOSE COUPLING. CAUSE IS SUSPECTED TO BE IMPROPER ALIGNMENT OF COUPLING DURING MATING. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS VISUAL INSPECTION DURING EVERY PRE-FLIGHT INSPECT - [SDR 95ZZZX2300](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX2300.md): Fuel System · contaminated · Mar 15, 1995 · Thundr AX890 > METAL FILINGS WERE FOUND IN FUEL SYSTEM, SUSPECTED FROM TANK MANUFACTURE. BURNER VALVES AND COMPONENTS FOULED DUE TO METAL FILINGS AND EXCESSIVE PIPE DOPE DURING CONSTRUCTION. SUSPECT CAUSE - POOR QUALITY CONTROL IN FACTORY DURING PRODUCTION. - [SDR 95ZZZX567](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX567.md): Burner · orfice plugged · Jan 8, 1995 · N7271K · Natbal 858 > OPERATOR REPORTED LOSS OF PILOT LIGHT DURING STABLE FLIGHT, DURING ATTEMPTED LANDING -- AND EMERGENCY DEFLATION DUE TO APPROACHING POWER LINES. WIND BLEW BALLOON AGAINST POWER LINES. PILOT SUSPECTED THE LOSS OF PILOT LIGHT WAS DUE TO CARBON BUILD-UP ON ORIFI ## 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 jasc_code = '5102' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5102/reports --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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