# Service difficulty reports: Air Tractor AT-802A

A list on [Air Tractor AT-802A](https://openairdocs.org/model/air-tractor-at-802a.md).

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- [SDR 2025FA0000407](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025FA0000407.md): Flex Coupling · broken · Jun 18, 2025 · N805KP · Airtrc AT802A · Leading Edge Slat Actuator
  > AN AIR TRACTOR AT802A WAS INVOLVED IN A TAKE-OFF INCIDENT, CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. THE PIC LOOKED TO HIS LEFT AND RIGHT DURING TAKEOFF AND NOTICED THE FLAPS WERE RETRACTING UNCOMMANDED AFTER SELECTING 20 DEGREES FOR TAKEOFF. ASI DISCOVERED THAT THE FLAP AC
- [SDR 2025FA0000190](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025FA0000190.md): Starter Gen · broken · Mar 14, 2025 · N8005T · Airtrc AT802A · Starter-Generator
  > WHILE PERFORMING STARTER GENERATOR BRUSH INSPECTION DISCOVERED BRUSH RETAINER SPRING BROKEN AND ARCED AGAINST STARTER GENERATOR CASE
- [SDR 2025FA0000189](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025FA0000189.md): Starter Gen · broken · Mar 3, 2025 · N8035H · Airtrc AT802A · Starter-Generator
  > WHILE PERFORMING STARTER GENERATOR BRUSH INSPECTION FOUND BRUSH RETAINER SPRING BROKEN AND SHEERED BRUSH LEAD CAUSING ARCING TO GENERATOR CASE
- [SDR 2023FA0000362](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000362.md): Gasket · unknown · Jun 13, 2023 · N969WP · Airtrc AT802A · Propeller Governor
  > AIRCRAFT HAD POWER SECTION AND GOVERNORS OVERHAULED AFTER PROP STRIKE INCIDENT. FIRST TEST RUN ON AIRCRAFT AFTER OVERSPEED GOVERNOR INSTALL, THE NEW GASKET WAS LEAKING FROM AROUND A STUD HOLE. WE RE-INSTALLED ORIGINAL GASKET AND NO LEAK. THIS IS THE SECOND ONE
- [SDR 2021FA0000042](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021FA0000042.md): Rod · corroded · Feb 11, 2021 · N512L · Airtrc AT802A · Elevator Tab Control System
  > ELEVATOR TRIM ROD, P/N - 71032-1 SHOULD HAVE SEALANT IN THE LOWER HOLE DOWN INSIDE THE CLEVIS WHERE IT IS WELDED TO THE TRIM ROD. IT APPEARS THAT THIS CLEVIS HAS A FEMALE THREADED HOLE WHICH WHEN WELDED TO THE ROD LEAVES ACCESS TO THE INSIDE OF THE TRIM ROD. I
- [SDR CA190723014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190723014.md): Wheel · damaged · Jul 17, 2019 · Airtrc AT802A · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > (CAN) TIRE NOSE R/H ROLLED RIM. (TC# 20190723014)
- [SDR CA190625019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190625019.md): Bolt · cracked · Jun 24, 2019 · Airtrc AT802A · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > (CAN) L/H FLOAT, AFT SPREADER BAR BOLT FOUND BROKEN. L/H FLOAT, AFT SPREADER BAR BOLT REPLACED. (TC# 20190625019)
- [SDR 2019FA0000176](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000176.md): Adapter · broken · May 29, 2019 · N512LA · Airtrc AT802A · Trailing Edge Flap Actuator
  > WHILE COMPLYING WITH AIR TRACTOR SL 375, A FLAP MOTOR MOUNTING ADAPTER WAS FOUND WITH A BROKEN MOUNTING STUD. IF THE SECOND STUD HAD BROKE THE FLAP MOTOR WOULD FALL DOWN ON THE AILERON PUSH PULL TUBE. ON THREE OF OUR AIRCRAFT IT HAS BEEN THE LOWER OF THE TWO M
- [SDR 2020FA0000012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000012.md): Turbine Blades · failed · May 24, 2019 · N8522Y · Airtrc AT802A · Turbine Section
  > ON MAY 24TH 2019 A SECOND STAGE POWER TURBINE BLADE FAILED PN 3044183-01. WHEN THE BLADE PORTION LEFT THE 2ND STAGE POWER TURBINE DISK PN 3037313 IT DESTROYED THE NEXT 5 BLADES IN ROTATION OF THE BLADED DISK. THE SUBSEQUENT OUT OF BALANCE CONDITION DESTROYED
- [SDR 5JRR201810197878](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/5JRR201810197878.md): Thrust Bearing · worn · Sep 25, 2018 · N804WW · Airtrc AT802A · Propeller Hub Section
  > PROPELLER HUB PILOT TUBES SHOW ACCELERATED WEAR AT 827 HOURS SINCE NEW. PROPELLER THRUST BEARINGS SHOW ACCELERATED WEAR AS WELL. WE BELIEVE THE GREASE THAT THIS PROPELLER WAS LUBRICATED WITH WAS BROKEN DOWN TO THE CONSISTENCY OF ENGINE OIL. DUE TO THE LACK OF
- [SDR CA180709004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA180709004.md): Switch · failed · Jul 6, 2018 · Airtrc AT802A · Agricultural Spray System
  > (CAN) EMERGENCY DUMP LEVER FAILED TO OPERATE E-DUMP SYSTEM. (TC# 20180709004)
- [SDR CA151104012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA151104012.md): Gusset · cracked · Nov 4, 2015 · Airtrc AT802A · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > (CAN) CRACK NOTED AREA "C" OF SL 71, APPROX.5" IN LENGTH. APPROXIMATELY BS 105. RT SIDE CLUSTER AREA. SPECIFIC CRACK LOCATION AT WELD OF DOUBLER AND GUSSET.
- [SDR CA151104011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA151104011.md): Gusset · cracked · Nov 4, 2015 · Airtrc AT802A · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > (CAN) CRACK NOTED AREA "C" OF SC 71 APPROXIMATELY.5" IN LENGTH. APPROXIMATELY BS 105, LT SIDE CLUSTER AREA. SPECIFIC CRACK LOCATION AT WELD OF DOUBLER AND GUSSET TAT: 1944.5.
- [SDR CA151102014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA151102014.md): Longeron · cracked · Oct 30, 2015 · Airtrc AT802A · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer
  > (CAN) CRACK NOTED AT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER PEDESTAL ATTACH POINT. APPROXIMATELY BS 268, TOP LT FWD CRACK APPROXIMATELY 1" IN LENGTH.
- [SDR CA151102013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA151102013.md): Longeron · cracked · Oct 30, 2015 · Airtrc AT802A · Horizontal Stabilizer Structure
  > (CAN) CRACK NOTED AT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER PEDESTAL ATTACH POINT, APPROXIMATELY BS 268, TOP RT FWD CRACK APPROXIMATELY 1" IN LENGTH.
- [SDR CA151102012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA151102012.md): Tube · cracked · Oct 30, 2015 · Airtrc AT802A · Elevator Structure
  > (CAN) CRACK NOTED ON ELEVATOR DOWN STOP TUBE, STA 268,.3125", BOTTOM FWD LT SIDE. CRACK APPROXIMATELY.7500" IN LENGTH.
- [SDR CA151102011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA151102011.md): Tube · cracked · Oct 30, 2015 · Airtrc AT802A · Elevator Structure
  > (CAN) CRACK NOTED ON ELEVATOR DOWN STOP TUBE, BS 268.3125", TOP FWD RT SIDE. CRACK APPROXIMATELY.7500" IN LENGTH.
- [SDR FXGA201510280001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGA201510280001.md): Engine · contaminated · Oct 23, 2015 · N812CE · Airtrc AT802A · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > ENGINE CHIP LIGHT CAME ON DURING TAXI. SHUTDOWN ACFT. FOUND LARGE AMOUNT OF METAL PARTICLES ON RGB & AGB CHIP DETECTORS. ALSO PERFORMED ENG OIL FILTER CLEANING & OIL SAMPLE FOUND METAL PARTICLES. WHEN TURNING PROPELLER YOU COULD FEEL GRINDING & RATCHETING
- [SDR CA150908018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150908018.md): Support Fitting · loose · Sep 5, 2015 · Airtrc AT802A · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > (CAN) LEFT FLOAT BATHTUB FITTING FOUND LOOSE RE-TORQUED.
- [SDR CA150908017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150908017.md): Proximity Sensor · faulty · Sep 5, 2015 · Airtrc AT802A · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > (CAN) RT MAIN GEAR DID NOT IND DOWN, A/C DID FLY BY TO CONFIRM GEAR DOWN. CONFIG AND LANDED SAFELY. FAULTY GROUND AT DOWN PROXIMITY SENSOR DETERMINED TO BE AT FAULT.
- [SDR CA150908016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150908016.md): Support Fitting · loose · Sep 5, 2015 · Airtrc AT802A · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > (CAN) BOTH FLOAT BATHTUB FITTINGS FOUND LOOSE, RE-TORQUED.
- [SDR CA150828009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150828009.md): Support Fitting · loose · Aug 27, 2015 · Airtrc AT802A · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > (CAN) LEFT FLOAT BATHTUB FITTING FOUND LOOSE. RETORQUED.
- [SDR CA150824010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150824010.md): Proximity Switch · faulty · Aug 22, 2015 · Airtrc AT802A · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > (CAN) RT NOSE GEAR DID NOT INDICATE DOWN, ACFT DID FLY BY TO CONFIRM GEAR DOWN, CONFIG AND LANDED. FAULTY GROUND WIRE AT DOWN PROXIMITY SENSOR DETERMINED TO BE AT FAULT. NO MISSED TARGETS OR LOST TIME.
- [SDR CA150819007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150819007.md): Rivet · broken · Aug 17, 2015 · Airtrc AT802A · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > (CAN) RIGHT FLOAT BAGGAGE LIP, PN 13A01162-052 PARTS MANUAL, REV F, PAGE 24 - 26, ITEM NR 17, HAD 5 BROKEN RIVETS.
- [SDR CA150819006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150819006.md): Float · cracked · Aug 17, 2015 · Airtrc AT802A · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > (CAN) RT FLOAT FOAM TANK FOUND TO BE CRACKED. CRACK WAS FOUND ON LT FWD LOWER CORNER OF THE TANK.
- [SDR CA150730016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150730016.md): Shuttle Valve · malfunctioned · Jul 24, 2015 · Airtrc AT802A · Hydraulic System, Main
  > (CAN) RDS SYS BOMB DOORS REMAINED OPEN AFTER DROP AND WOULD NOT CLOSE. RDS SYS SERVO VALVE AND SHUTTLE VALVE, SN: 76314, REPLACED AND RDS, BOMB, SYS FUNCTION AND LEAK CHECKED AND DOORS CLOSED ALL WITH NO DEFECTS FOUND.
- [SDR CA150716003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150716003.md): Support · damaged · Jul 12, 2015 · Airtrc AT802A · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > (CAN) BATHTUB FITTING FOUND IN FLOAT DURING PRECAUTIONARY INSPECTION, AFT FLOAT SUPPORT. HOLE ELONGATION NOTED IN RT FLOAT.
- [SDR CA150716004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150716004.md): Harness · broken · Jul 8, 2015 · Airtrc AT802A · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > (CAN) PROBE INDICATION FAILURE LT SIDE. HARNESS SWITCHES BROKEN OFF PROBE, CHECK NUTS FOUND LOBE, A/C SCOOP CONNECTOR FAILURE & SCOOP LOGIC BOX FAILURE.
- [SDR CA150730014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150730014.md): Bolt · overtorqued · Jul 5, 2015 · Airtrc AT802A · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > (CAN) ASYMMETRIC SCOOP LIGHT COMING ON IN FLIGHT. SCOOP PROBE PIVOT BOLTS ON FLOATS FOUND TO BE OVER TIGHTENED AND REQUIRING LUBRICATION. SCOOP PROBE PIVOT BOLTS REMOVED, GREASED, INSTALLED AND TIGHTENED CORRECTLY AND SCOOPS FUNCTION CHECKED WITH NO DEFECTS F
- [SDR CA150713016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150713016.md): Window · blew out · Jul 2, 2015 · Airtrc AT802A · Flight Compartment Windows
  > (CAN) LEFT COCKPIT WINDOW BLOWN OUT.
- [SDR CA150702006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150702006.md): Clamp · broken · Jun 30, 2015 · Airtrc AT802A · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > (CAN) BAND CLAMP HOLDING PULLEY FOR WATER RUDDER STEERING CABLES FOUND BROKEN RT SIDE. MOUNT ROTATED AND ENGAGED FLAP UP SW CAUSING FLAPS TO NOT OPERATE. CLAMP INSTALLED. FLIGHT CONTROLS/FLAPS CYCLED. NO FURTHER DEFECTS.
- [SDR CA150629016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150629016.md): Master Cylinder · weak · Jun 27, 2015 · Airtrc AT802A · Master Cylinder/Brake Valve
  > (CAN) ON LANDING, BRAKE LT WAS SPONGY, LOST COMPLETE LT BRAKE ON ROLL OUT. REPLACED LT BRAKE ASSY AND BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER. FUNCTION AND TAXIED ACFT CHECK OK NO LEAKS. BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER WAS THE PROBLEM.
- [SDR CA150629012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150629012.md): Tire · flat · Jun 27, 2015 · Airtrc AT802A · Tire
  > (CAN) RT NOSE TIRE ASSY FLAT ON TAKEOFF ROLL.
- [SDR CA150612011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150612011.md): Nut · loose · Jun 11, 2015 · Airtrc AT802A · Cabin Equipment/Furnishings
  > (CAN) RIGHT SCOOP ACTUATOR ASYMMETRIC INDICATION. CHECK NUTS FOUND LOOSE ON ACTUATOR ROD END.
- [SDR CA150519024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150519024.md): Connector · worn · May 15, 2015 · Airtrc AT802A · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead Fuselage wiring
  > (CAN) SCOOP ASYMMETRY INDICATION DURING SCOOP UP OPERATION. RT SCOOP PROXIMITY SWITCH HARNESS DETERMINED TO BE CAUSE OF FAULT.
- [SDR CA150519021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150519021.md): Probe · loose · May 13, 2015 · Airtrc AT802A · Nacelle/Pylon, Bulkhead/Firewall
  > (CAN) ASYMMETRIC SCOOP INDICATION, LT DOWN STOP FOUND LOOSE. CHECKED, RETIGHTENED, SYS FUNCTIONS NORMALLY.
- [SDR CA150518004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150518004.md): Engine · malfunctioned · Apr 24, 2015 · Airtrc AT802A · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > (CAN) WHILE PERFORMING FIREFIGHTING OPERATIONS, THE PILOT REDUCED POWER TO 3000 FT/LB AND ENGINE ROLLED BACK DOWN TO 1000-1200 FT/LB INSTEAD. ENGINE LEVER PUSHED FORWARD TO 90 PERCENT AND THE ENGINE RESPONDED WELL. DID NOT REOCCUR AFTER, COULD NOT BE REPRODU
- [SDR JWQG2015FA0000124](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JWQG2015FA0000124.md): Check Valve · obstructed · Apr 7, 2015 · N512LA · Airtrc AT802A · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System
  > WHILE FIXING A LEAK ON THE INTEGRAL FUEL TANK IN THE LT WING, THE OUTLET IN THE TANK FOR THE FUEL VENT CHECK VALVE WAS DISCOVERED TO BE PLUGGED WITH FUEL TANK SEALANT. THIS WAS SEALANT APPLIED AT THE FACTORY AS WE HAVE OWNED THIS AIRCRAFT SINCE NEW. THIS FUEL
- [SDR CA150313014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150313014.md): Actuator · leaking · Mar 13, 2015 · Airtrc AT802A · Cabin Equipment/Furnishings
  > (CAN) SCOOP ACTUATOR LT FLOAT FOUND LEAKING IN HANGAR. LEAKING FROM ACTUATOR FITTINGS.
- [SDR CA150123006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150123006.md): Wire · shorted · Jan 22, 2015 · Airtrc AT802A · Electrical Power System Wiring
  > (CAN) DURING AIRCRAFT ANNUAL INSPECTION OF STARTER/GENERATOR BRUSHES, AN INSULTATED WIRE WAS FOUND TO HAVE SHORTED TO A BRUSH LEAD AT THE POINT THE WIRE WAS ROUTED PAST THE CORNER OF THE BRUSH HOLDER.
- [SDR CA150119007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150119007.md): Stiffener · cracked · Jan 16, 2015 · Airtrc AT802A · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > (CAN) CRACKED ANGLE STIFFNER AT FOAM TANK COMPARTMENT, DOOR LATCH CUT OUT. RT FLOAT.
- [SDR CA150119006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150119006.md): Stiffener · cracked · Jan 16, 2015 · Airtrc AT802A · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > (CAN) CRACKED ANGLE STIFFENER AT FOAM TANK COMPARTMENT FWD DOOR LATCH CUT OUT. RT FLOAT.
- [SDR CA150119005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150119005.md): Frame · cracked · Jan 16, 2015 · Airtrc AT802A · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > (CAN) BUCKLED AND CRACKED FRAME, LOWER, INBOARD, AND OUTBOARD, IN THE THIRD BAY OF THE LT FLOAT.
- [SDR CA150119004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150119004.md): Frame · cracked · Jan 16, 2015 · Airtrc AT802A · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > (CAN) BUCKLED/CRACKED FRAME, I/B & O/B, IN THE 3RD BAY OF THE RT FLOAT.
- [SDR CA150119003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150119003.md): Frame · cracked · Jan 16, 2015 · Airtrc AT802A · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > (CAN) RT FLOAT BAY NR 3, A CRACK IN FORWARD MID INBOUND VERTICAL FRAME FLANGE. FOUND DURING WINTER MAINTENANCE, ANNUAL INSPECTION.
- [SDR CA150119002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150119002.md): Line · corroded · Jan 14, 2015 · Airtrc AT802A · Hydraulic System, Main
  > (CAN) RT FLOAT BAY NR 4 A HYDRUALIC LINE FITTINGS CORRODED ON 2 HYDRAULIC LINES, AND 1 BRAKE LINE. FOUND DURING WINTER MAINTENANCE, ANNUAL INSPECTION.
- [SDR CA150119001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150119001.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Jan 9, 2015 · Airtrc AT802A · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > (CAN) RH FLOAT BAY NR 4 A CRACK FOUND IN FORWARD MID I/B VERTICAL FRAME FLANGE. FOUND DURING WINTER MAINTENANCE, ANNUAL INSPECTION.
- [SDR CA140825003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140825003.md): Spring · misinstalled · Aug 23, 2014 · Airtrc AT802A · Aileron Control System
  > (CAN) FOUND AILERON INTERCONNECT SPRING, RT, OF FUSELAGE ON WRONG SIDE OF BRACKET. PLACED SPRING ON CORRECT SIDE. FUNCTION CHECK CARRIED OUT. CHECK OK.
- [SDR CA140818020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140818020.md): Drive Assy · failed · Aug 17, 2014 · Airtrc AT802A · Cabin Cooling System
  > (CAN) LOW NG ON START. A/C COMPRESSOR DRIVE U/S. REPLACED A/C DRIVE.
- [SDR CA140818019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140818019.md): Actuator · failed · Aug 12, 2014 · Airtrc AT802A · Drag Control Actuator
  > (CAN) RT SCOOP ACTUATOR END CAP FAILED ACTUATOR REPLACED.

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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 = 'AT802A'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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