# Service difficulty reports: Aero Commander 690A

A list on [Aero Commander 690A](https://openairdocs.org/model/aero-commander-690a.md).

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- [SDR NI6R202608270070](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NI6R202608270070.md): Skin · cracked · Aug 27, 2026 · N690TG · Gulstm 690A · Vertical Stabilizer, Plate/Skin
  > WHILE PERFORMING ZONE 4 INSPECTION OF SB 244 DETECTED.125" CRACK IN LT VERTICAL SKIN.
- [SDR NI6R202608270069](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NI6R202608270069.md): Rib · cracked · Aug 27, 2026 · N690TG · Gulstm 690A · Vertical Stabilizer, Spar/Rib
  > WHILE PERFORMING ZONE 4 INSPECTION OF SB 244 FOUND.5" CRACK IN VERTICAL WEB.
- [SDR NI6R202508100063](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NI6R202508100063.md): Engine · flamed out · Aug 7, 2025 · N690TG · Gulstm 690A · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > PILOT REPORT: WE WERE ORBITING THE FIRE AT 10,500' IN A RIGHT TURN, WITH BOTH ENGINES STABILIZED AT 200 HORSEPOWER EACH AND FUEL FLOWS AT 200 LBS./HR. EACH WHEN I FELT A YAWING MOTION THAT I INITIALLY THOUGHT WAS WAKE TURBULENCE. LOOKING AT THE ENGINE INSTRUME
- [SDR NI6R202505260062](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NI6R202505260062.md): Frame · cracked · Apr 22, 2025 · N690TG · Gulstm 690A · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > WHILE PERFORMING ZONE 4 INSPECTION OF SB 244, FOUND CRACKS IN UPPER FRAME AT FS 386 IN BOTH PASS THROUGH HOLES.
- [SDR NI6R202505260061](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NI6R202505260061.md): Frame · cracked · Apr 22, 2025 · N690SG · Gulstm 690A · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > WHILE PERFORMING ZONE 4 INSPECTION OF SB 244, FOUND CRACKS IN UPPER FRAME AT FS 386 IN BOTH PASS THROUGH HOLES.
- [SDR NI6R202306270059](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NI6R202306270059.md): Pulley Bracket · misrepaired · Jun 23, 2023 · N690TG · Gulstm 690A · Rudder Control System
  > DURING 150 HOUR INSPECTION MECHANIC FOUND SIGNIFICANTLY FRAYED RUDDER INTERCONNECT CABLE. UPON INSTALLATION OF NEW CABLE AND NEW PULLEY IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT A PREVIOUS REPAIR ON A PULLEY BRACKET HID THE ORIGINAL CABLE GUARD PIN HOLE. PRIOR MAINTENANCE INSTAL
- [SDR 2023FA0000248](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000248.md): Bearing · failed · Apr 4, 2023 · N13RA · Gulstm 690A · Fuel Control/Turbine Engines
  > HOUSTON, TX (SGR): N13RA, AC90, DECLARED AN EMERGENCY DUE TO #1 ENGINE ISSUE. ACFT LANDED AND TAXIED TO THE RAMP WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. 04/04/2023 1609Z. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT DURING DESCENT THE THROTTLES WERE SPLIT MORE THAN NORMAL. HE BROUGHT THE LEF
- [SDR 4GIA202201210001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/4GIA202201210001.md): Fuel · faulty · Jan 16, 2022 · N162AL · Gulstm 690A · Fuel Controlling System
  > ON LANDING, THE PILOTS NOTICED THE LEFT ENGINE HAD SHUT DOWN. THEY WERE ABLE TO SECURE THE ENGINE AND CLEAR THE RUNWAY, BUT NEEDED TO BE TOWED BACK TO THE MAINTENANCE HANGAR. POST FLIGHT MAINTENANCE RUNS DISCOVERED THE SUSPECTED FAILURE OF THE UNDERSPEED GOVER
- [SDR 4GIA202104200026](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/4GIA202104200026.md): Engine · flamed out · Apr 8, 2021 · N162AL · Gulstm 690A · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > 162AL WAS ON A NON-REVENUE REPOSITIONING FLIGHT FROM BZN TO MSO FOR TRAINING, ONE CREW ON BOARD (PILOT), NO PASSENGERS. THE PILOT NOTICED #1 ENGINE INSTRUMENTS INDICATED A ROLL BACK ON SHORT FINAL AFTER EXITING ICING CONDITIONS, THE PILOT LANDED STRAIGHT AHEAD
- [SDR V8ZA202009100001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/V8ZA202009100001.md): Fitting · detached · Sep 8, 2020 · N112EE · Gulstm 690A · Rudder Control System
  > PILOT TAXIED FOR TAKEOFF AND USED THE RUDDER SYSTEM TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL BOTH ON THE GROUND AND DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL. WHEN IN THE AIR HE NOTICED A LACK OF YAW CONTROL DURING A CLIMBING TURN, THE FLIGHT WAS ABORTED AND A NORMAL LANDING ACCOMPLISH
- [SDR JNBA201910160001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JNBA201910160001.md): Fuel Control · failed · Oct 8, 2019 · N4717V · Gulstm 690A · Fuel Control/Turbine Engines
  > UPON DESCENT FOR LANDING, RIGHT ENGINE HORSE POWER WOULD NOT REDUCE BELOW 200 HORSE POWER WITH THE POWER LEVER AT FLIGHT IDLE. UPON LANDING, RIGHT ENGINE HORSE POWER REMAINED AT APPROXIMATELY 100 HORSE POWER UNTIL AIRCRAFT SLOWED DOWN TO 50 KIAS. AT THAT POINT
- [SDR CA190708007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190708007.md): Door · damaged · Jul 6, 2019 · Gulstm 690A · Landing Gear Doors
  > (CAN) L/H FORWARD NOSE GEAR DOOR BENT. AIRCRAFT DECLARED U/S. FORWARD L/H NOSE LANDING GEAR REPLACED WITH REMOVED SERVICEABLE DOOR. DOOR FOUND TO BE HANGING LOW IN GEAR RETRACTED POSITION. DOOR RIGGING ADJUSTED. GEAR SWING COMPLETED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED SERVICEA
- [SDR CA190614020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190614020.md): Orifice · fod · Jun 12, 2019 · Gulstm 690A · Propeller Governor
  > (CAN) ON THE 12TH OF JUNE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE COULD NOT GET THE #1 PROP OFF THE LOCKS. INSPECTED AND CLEANED THE LOCK PINS. RAN THE AIRCRAFT AND DISCOVERED THAT THE PROP WAS COMING OFF THE LOCKS, BUT WITH THE CONDITION LEVER IN HIGH IT WAS ONLY PRODUCING 30
- [SDR CA190605009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190605009.md): Accumulator · failed · Jun 4, 2019 · Gulstm 690A · Hydraulic System, Main
  > (CAN) LARGE PUDDLE OF HYDRAULIC FLUID FOUND ON WALK-AROUND INSPECTION OF AIRCRAFT. HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR FOUND OVERFULL AND HYDRAULIC ACCUMULATOR FOUND DISCHARGED TO 400 PSI FROM 600 PSI. HYDRAULIC ACCUMULATOR REPLACED AS PART OF HYDRAULIC PRESSURE REGULATOR ASS
- [SDR CA190531010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190531010.md): Windshield · cracked · May 28, 2019 · Gulstm 690A · Flight Compartment Windows
  > (CAN) DURING CRUISE THE LH WINDSHIELD CRACKED, PRESSURIZATION DIFFERENTIAL WAS REDUCED AND THE REST OF THE FLIGHT WAS UNEVENTFUL. (TC# 20190531010)
- [SDR V8ZA20180917001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/V8ZA20180917001.md): O-Ring · torn · Aug 22, 2018 · N112EE · Gulstm 690A · Landing Gear Actuator
  > PILOT NOTICED HYDRAULIC FLUID ON THE RIGHT HAND MAIN LANDING GEAR AUXILIARY RETRACTION CYLINDER SHAFT. UPON DISASSEMBLY OF THE RETRACT CYLINDER THE SHAFT O-RING HAD A SMALL TEAR IN IT. AFTER O-RINGS AND BACKUP RINGS WERE REPLACED THE AIRCRAFT WAS PUT ON JACKS,
- [SDR K2ZA201611300001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/K2ZA201611300001.md): Governor · failed · Nov 18, 2016 · N8PQ · Gulstm 690A · Propeller Governor
  > PROPELLER GOVERNOR HIGH RPM LIMIT FAILED CAUSING ENGINE OVERSPEED SYSTEM TO RETARD THE ENGINE POWER. PILOT SHUT DOWN ENGINE AS A PRECAUTION AND PERFORMED A NORMAL LANDING AT THE INTENDED DESTINATION.
- [SDR 2016FA0000411](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2016FA0000411.md): Rod End · detached · Aug 25, 2016 · N95JM · Gulstm 690A · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > JACKED ACFT AND INVESTIGATED NOSE GEAR FOR NO GEAR DOWN INDICATION. FOUND NOSE GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED BY BUNGEE SPRING. FOUND ROD END DETACHED FROM NOSE GEAR RETRACT ACTUATOR. ROD END ON THE ACTUATOR CONTROLS DOWN LOCK AND UNSAFE INDICATION FOR THE NOSE GEAR
- [SDR O9IR20160523001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/O9IR20160523001.md): Wheel Half · cracked · May 23, 2016 · N162AL · Gulstm 690A · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > DURING A ROUTINE TIRE CHANGE, A MAIN WHEEL INBD BEARING OUTER RACE WAS FOUND SPINNING IN THE WHEEL HALF RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE WEAR TO THE WHEEL BEARING BORE. FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED CRACKS IN THE WHEEL HALF AT THE BEARING BORE. THE REMOVED WHEEL BEARING
- [SDR CA151105004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA151105004.md): Torque Link · broken · Nov 3, 2015 · Gulstm 690A · Main Landing Gear Attach Section
  > (CAN) ON ANNUAL INSPECTION, ARFT ON JACKS, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE MLG WAS ABLE TO ROTATE BACK AND FORTH FROM THE STRAIGHT AHEAD POSITION. IT WAS FOUND THAT THE TORQUE LINK SHAFT PIN WAS SHEARED OFF.
- [SDR CA150831007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150831007.md): Filter · missing · Aug 28, 2015 · Gulstm 690A · Fuel Control/Turbine Engines
  > (CAN) WHILE CARRYING OUT AD 2015-12-04 FCU SPLINE SHAFT INSPECTION, THE FCU WAS FOUND TO BE MISSING IT`S FILTER SCREEN. A REPLACEMENT FILTER WAS INSTALLED.
- [SDR CA150825008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150825008.md): Controller · malfunctioned · Aug 8, 2015 · Gulstm 690A · Propeller Controlling System
  > (CAN) ON ENGINE SHUTDOWN, NR 1 PROP WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE. THE PROP PITCH CONTROL WAS FOUND TO BE UNSERVICEABLE AND BY PASSING OIL INTERNALLY.
- [SDR O9IA20150714161](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/O9IA20150714161.md): Blower · failed · Jul 12, 2015 · N161AL · Gulstm 690A · Cabin Cooling System
  > IN THE APPROACH PHASE OF FLIGHT AT APPROX 18:44 LOCAL TIME, WHEN ON BASE TURN, SMELLED AT FIRST, THEN BEGAN TO SEE SMOKE ENTER THE CABIN FROM BEHIND AS WELL AS FROM THE OVERHEAD VENTS IN THE COCKPIT. BECAUSE OF THE LOW ALTITUDE & PROXIMITY TO THE AIRPORT, I T
- [SDR CA150708007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150708007.md): Indicator · erratic · Jul 3, 2015 · Gulstm 690A · Engine EGT/TIT Indicating System
  > (CAN) LEFT ENGINE ITT CLIMBED BEYOND LIMITS, ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN IN FLIGHT. MAINTENANCE TRACED THE PROBLEM TO AND REPLACED THE LT ENGINE ITT GAUGE.
- [SDR CA141022006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA141022006.md): Turbine Wheel · cracked · Oct 1, 2014 · Gulstm 690A · Turbine Section
  > (CAN) DURING WINTER MAINTENANCE BOROSCOPE INSPECTION DAMAGE TO THE 1ST STAGE COMPRESSOR TURBINE BLADE WAS DISCOVERED. THIS WAS MISSING BLADE SECTIONS AND CRACKS. ENGINE REMOVED AND SENT TO CD AVIAITION REPAIR SHOP FOR EVALUATION. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED. (TC# 2014
- [SDR CA140915006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140915006.md): Elt · malfunctioned · Sep 15, 2014 · Gulstm 690A · Emergency Locator Beacon
  > (CAN) WHILE TESTING THE ELT ON ITS ANNUAL CERTIFICATION IAW CAR 571 APPENDIX G, FOUND UNMODULATED 406 CARRIER WAVE. UNIT REMOVED FROM SERVICE AND SENT TO REPAIR FACILITY FOR REPAIR.
- [SDR CA130814006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130814006.md): Governor · erratic · Aug 9, 2013 · Gulstm 690A · Propeller Governor
  > (CAN) NR 1 PROPELLER HAD ERRATIC SPEEDS IN FLIGHT. PROP GOVERNOR REPLACED, FUNCTION CHECKED, NO DEFECTS.
- [SDR CA130904010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130904010.md): Angle · cracked · Aug 1, 2013 · Gulstm 690A · Main Landing Gear Attach Section
  > (CAN) LEFT MLG TRUSS ANGLE NOTED TO HAVE CRACK APPROXIMATELY 0.7" LONG IN RADIUS. CRACK DISCOVERED BY VISUAL INSPECTION AND CONFIRMED USING FLPI. THIS ANGLE PROVIDES SECONDARY ATTACHMENT OF THE MLG TRUSS FORGING TO THE LOWER WING SKIN. CRACK WAS REPAIRED USI
- [SDR CA130506010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130506010.md): Windshield · cracked · May 4, 2013 · Gulstm 690A · Flight Compartment Windows
  > (CAN) PILOTS WINDSHIELD CRACKED IN FLIGHT.
- [SDR O9IA201305030013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/O9IA201305030013.md): Pump · burned · Apr 28, 2013 · N96LF · Gulstm 690A · Passenger Compartment Equipment
  > ON APPROACH, PASSENGERS NOTED ODD ODOR IN CABIN. NO SMOKE EVIDENT. CREW LANDED AIRCRAFT. AS CREW STARTED TAXI, PASSENGERS NOTED ODOR AND SMOKE IN CABIN. ACFT WAS SHUTDOWN. INSPECTION REVEALED THE NR 2 AIR PUMP IN THE LIFEPORT BED HAD FAILED. THIS PUMP W
- [SDR O9IA2013041100001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/O9IA2013041100001.md): Blower · failed · Apr 10, 2013 · N161AL · Gulstm 690A · Air Distribution System
  > CREW THOUGHT PROBLEM WAS IN ECU. ENROUTE, PILOT FLYING HAD THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS SET TO THE AUTO MODE. ON LANDING NOTICED CABIN TEMPERATURE STARTED TO INCREASE. NOTICED ON CLIMB OUT, CABIN TEMPERATURE WAS GETTING QUITE WARM. LEVELED OFF AT CRUISE, CAB
- [SDR CA140107004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140107004.md): Fairing · unknown · Mar 26, 2013 · Gulstm 690A · Aerodynamic Fairings
  > (CAN) THIS AIRCRAFT HAS BEEN MODIFIED BY STC SA1584SW. DURING HEAVY MAINTENANCE IT WAS NOTED THAT THE ACFT HAD AN UNAPPROVED FAIRING INSTALLED FORWARD OF THE CAMERA DOOR. THE 7.5 LB FIBERGLASS FAIRING WAS REMOVED AS A SUSPECTED UNAPPROVED PART. THE FAIRING WA
- [SDR O9IA2013032632213](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/O9IA2013032632213.md): Housing · cracked · Mar 22, 2013 · N95LF · Gulstm 690A · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > AFTER SHUTDOWN, CREW IDENTIFIED OIL LEAKING FROM LT ENGINE NACELLE. INSPECTION REVEALED OIL FILTER ADAPTER HOUSING HAD 2 EARS CRACKED/BROKEN OFF. OIL FILTER ADAPTER HOUSING HAD SHIFTED ENOUGH THAT SEAL INTEGRITY BROKEN AND OIL WAS LEAKING PAST O-RING. R & R
- [SDR O9IA2012010700013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/O9IA2012010700013.md): Engine · power loss · Jan 6, 2013 · N161AL · Gulstm 690A · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > DURING CLIMB, CREW WAS BEGINNING LEVEL OFF AT 3000 FT. ATC REQUESTED CLIMB TO 4000 FT. CREW ADVANCED POWER TO APPROX 600HP. EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE POWER LOSS FROM LT ENGINE JUST AFTER BEGINNING OF CLIMB. NO INDICATIONS FROM INSTRUMENTS PRIOR. CREW MAINTA
- [SDR CA121106003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA121106003.md): Elt · malfunctioned · Nov 6, 2012 · Gulstm 690A · Emergency Locator Beacon
  > (CAN) WHILE TESTING ELT ON ITS ANNUAL CERTIFICATION IAW CAR 571, APPENDIX G FOUND UNIT DID NOT MEET TRANSMITTING SPECIFICATIONS ON 121.5 MGHZ OR 406 MGHZ FREQUENCEY. UNIT REMOVED FROM SERVICE AND WILL BE REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT.
- [SDR O9IA9812](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/O9IA9812.md): Fuel Control · fluctuates · Sep 8, 2012 · N161AL · Gulstm 690A · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > LEFT ENGINE DID NOT RESPOND TO CONTROL INPUTS DURING DESCENT. HP WOULD NOT DROP BELOW 400HP. UTILIZED CONDITION LEVER TO PULL POWER BACK. SWAPPED INLET SENSORS BETWEEN LT AND RT ENGINE. GROUND RUNS COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM AFTER INLET SENSOR SWAP.
- [SDR CA120830005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120830005.md): Blower · inoperative · Aug 8, 2012 · Gulstm 690A · Air Distribution System
  > (CAN) GROUND BLOWER NO LONGER FUNCTIONS.
- [SDR O9IA201204010001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/O9IA201204010001.md): Ground Wire · missing · Apr 1, 2012 · N162AL · Gulstm 690A · Electrical Power System Wiring
  > FOUND ELECTRICAL SYS FOR MEDICAL UNIT WAS MISSING A GROUND AND WAS DISSIPATING THROUGH CONTACT WITH FLOOR TRACK. MEDICAL CREW NOTICED SMOKE AT FLOOR UNDER UNIT DURING ENGINE START SEQUENCE. EVACUATED MEDICAL CREW AND DISCHARGED PORTABLE FIRE BOTTLE AT SOURCE
- [SDR CA120127011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120127011.md): Adapter · cracked · Jan 25, 2012 · Gulstm 690A · Starter-Generator
  > (CAN) THE RT STARTER-GENERATOR OF THE RT ENGINE WAS REMOVED DURING SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. ALSO, REMOVED WAS THE STARTER-GENERATOR MOUNTING ADAPTER TO ALLOW BETTER ACCESS FOR ENGINE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION. AFTER REMOVAL, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE MOUNTING ADA
- [SDR 2011FA0000598](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000598.md): Bushing · unserviceable · Sep 12, 2011 · N690SD · Gulstm 690A · Engine BMEP/Torque Indicating
  > BUSHING, PN 31035921, SEPARATED FROM THE TORQUE SENSOR MAIN HOUSING PN 3103583-2 ALLOWING THE INTERMEDIATE BEARING AND DRIVE GEAR ASSY TO SHIFT FWD IN THE HSG. SPUR GEAR PN 3103406-2 CONTACTED THE MAIN HOUSING. SPUR GEAR, PN 3103406-2 CONTACTED THE MAIN HOUS
- [SDR CA110419008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110419008.md): Bearing · cracked · Apr 19, 2011 · Gulstm 690A · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > (CAN) RT INBD FLAP ROD END BEARING CRACKED ACROSS HOUSING.
- [SDR CA101129008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA101129008.md): B-Nut · loose · Nov 29, 2010 · Gulstm 690A · Hydraulic System, Main
  > (CAN) WHILE ON A TEST FLIGHT, NOTICED THE RPM ON THE RIGHT ENGINE BEGIN TO DROOP. WHEN THE RPM DROPPED BELOW 94 PERCENT SELECTED THE CONDITION LEVER TO THE FEATHER POSITION AND SECURED THE ENGINE AS PER THE EMERGENCY CHECKLIST. THEN RETURNED TO RED DEER AND
- [SDR CA100816007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100816007.md): Panel · cracked · Aug 16, 2010 · Gulstm 690A · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > ACFT WAS BEING MODIFIED IAW CK-159-3 KIT "UPPER DECK NOSE GEAR RETRACTION SUPPORT STRUCTURE MODIFICATION". MULTIPLE CRACK INDICATIONS WERE NOTED EXTENDING FROM EXISTING FASTENER HOLES AND PANEL CUTOUT RADIUS LOCATIONS IN THE 310181-97 AVIONICS DECK PANEL UNDE
- [SDR 2010FA0000643](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000643.md): Roll Pin · backed out · May 28, 2010 · N690EH · Gulstm 690A · Main Landing Gear
  > MLG DID NOT EXTEND TIL 4TH ATTEMPT. JACKED ACFT AND CONFIRMED PROBLEM. ALSO NOTED VERY ERRATIC HYD PRESSURE INDICATIONS. AFTER EXTENSIVE TROUBLESHOOTING NOTED THE ROLL PIN HAD BACKED OUT OF PN 540113-1 ARM (FIG 2-12 INDEX 117, 690A PARTS CATALOG PN M690002-
- [SDR CA090910010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090910010.md): Windshield · cracked · Sep 9, 2009 · Gulstm 690A · Flight Compartment Windows
  > ON APPROACH DECENDING THRU 15,000 FEET, LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD AND RT WINDSHIELD CRACKED. (SHATTERED)
- [SDR CA090706008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090706008.md): Engine · smoke · Jul 3, 2009 · Gulstm 690A · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > (CAN) AFTER LANDING AND EXITING RUNWAY 33, A SLIGHT SQUEAL WAS NOTED FROM RT ENG. TAXIED ACFT TO TANKER BASE PARKING, T485 CALLED ON MF 122.3 VHF "57 YOUR RT ENGINE IS SMOKING." CHECKED VISUALLY ENG GAUGES = NORMAL OPERATING AND OUTSIDE = VISIBLE WHITE SMOKE
- [SDR CA090623006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090623006.md): Gauge · leaking · Jun 23, 2009 · Gulstm 690A · Landing Gear System
  > (CAN) GAUGE OVERHAULED, DATE MAR 24/2009. GAUGE HAS INTERNAL LEAK.
- [SDR CA090625003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090625003.md): Seal · failed · Jun 18, 2009 · Gulstm 690A · Flight Compartment Windows
  > (CAN) DURING CRUISE, STRANGE NOISE COMING FROM THE LT OVERHEAD PANEL. NO ABNORMAL CONTROL RESPONSES. ELECTED TO DIVERT TO NEAREST AIRPORT. MX DISCOVERED A 4-5 INCH SECTION OF LT WINDOW SEALANT HAD COME LOOSE AND WAS SLAPPING ON THE TOP OF THE CABIN. TRIM
- [SDR CA081031002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA081031002.md): Housing · cracked · Oct 29, 2008 · Gulstm 690A · Main Landing Gear
  > (CAN) DURING THE REQUIRED 5 YEAR OVERHAUL ON THE LANDING GEAR, A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED ON THE MLG HSG VISUALLY. IR WAS CONFIRMED USING NDT METHODS LPI AS WELL AS EDDY CURRENT FOR CONFIRMATION. EDDY CURRENT READING INDICATED A DEPTH OF.040". THIS WAS THE F
- [SDR 2008FA0000470](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000470.md): Clevis · broken · Jul 1, 2008 · N122AV · Gulstm 690A · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach Fittings
  > WHEN FLYING IN TO LAND, LANDING GEAR WAS SELECTED DOWN, RT MLG CAME DOWN ABOUT A FOOT AND STOPPED ON (2) ATTEMPTS, UPON (3RD) ATTEMPT GEAR CAME DOWN AND INDICATED LOCKED. AC WAS BROUGHT INTO OUR SHOP AND WHEN THE RT MLG WAS INSPECTED, IT WAS FOUND THAT CLEVIS

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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 aircraft_model_key = '690A'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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