Boeing DHC-8-301

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duckdb -csv -c "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 = 'DHC8301'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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SDR CA971024006Hydraulic Line · cracked(CAN) HYDRAULIC LINE FOUND CRACKED AT THE BANJO FITTING END. LINE LOCATED IN L/H NACELLE OUTBOARD.Oct 5, 1997 · Dhav DHC8301 · Hydraulic System, MainSDR CA971006005Line · leaking(CAN) SHORTLY AFTER DEPARTING, WHEN LANDING GEAR SELECTED UP THE AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE LOSS OF HYDRAULIC PRESSURE AND FLUID FROM THE NR2 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM. GEAR HAD PARTIALLY RETRACTED WITH ONE GEAR UP AND TWO STILL DOWN. ALTERNATE GEAR EXTENSION USEDSep 27, 1997 · Dhav DHC8301 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR CA971119002Oil Seal · leaking(CAN) AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED SMOKE IN CABIN, WHEN NR 2 BLEED AIR WAS SELECTED ON. WHEN THE BLEED WAS SELECTED OFF THE SMOKE DISSIPATED. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE NR 2 ENGINE WAS LEAKING OIL PAST THE SEAL INTO THE LOW PRESSURE IMPSep 19, 1997 · Dhav DHC8301 · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR CA971020002Engine · losing oil(CAN) DURING FLIGHT THE AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED SMOKE IN THE CABIN WHEN THE NR2 ENGINE BLEED AIR WAS SELECTED ON. WHEN THE BLEED AIR WAS SELECTED OFF THE SMOKE DISSIPATED. UPON LANDING INSPECTION FOUND THE OIL QUANTITY OF NR2 ENGINE 7 QUARTS LOW, WITH A MAJOR OILSep 19, 1997 · Dhav DHC8301 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR CA970922007Hinge · worn(CAN) REFERENCE AD CF-96-20R2 AND MOD 8/2337 AND SB 8-52-39. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL MOD REGARDING THE ALTERNATE COCKPIT DOOR RELEASE. WHEN INSTALLING THE NEW BOTTOM HINGE HALF ON THE DOOR FRAME IT IS IMPORTANT TO MAKE SURE THAT THE HINGE WILL PIVOT ON THE Aug 30, 1997 · Dhav DHC8301 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR CA970902011Fairing · loose(CAN) IN CLIMB OUT AFTER TAKEOFF PILOTS REPORTED AN INTERMITTENT VIBRATION. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO LAND. VIBRATION FOUND TO BE CAUSED BY LOOSE FLAP FAIRINGS. BOTH INBOARD FLAP FAIRINGS WERE REMOVED AS PER CONFIGURATION DEVIATION LIST (CDL) 57-1.Aug 22, 1997 · Dhav DHC8301 · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR CA970904003Shaft Bolts · corroded(CAN) LEFT WING INNER AND OUTER FLAP CARRIAGE SHAFT BOLTS FOUND INTERNALLY CORRODED. COMPANY PROGRAM SET UP TO INSPECT FLEETAug 20, 1997 · Dhav DHC8301 · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR CA970923007Control Cable · broken(CAN) ON APPROACH THE FLIGHT CREW DISCOVERED THAT THE AIRCRAFT WOULD NOT RESPOND TO COCKPIT ELEVATOR TRIM WHEEL INPUTS. LANDING OK. INSPECTION FOUND THAT THE CHAIN/CABLE ASSEMBLY LOCATED IN THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER HAD BROKEN.Aug 8, 1997 · Dhav DHC8301 · Elevator Tab Control SystemSDR CA970815002Hydraulic Line · ruptured(CAN) HYDRAULIC LEAK FROM NOSE WHEEL STEERING HYDRAULIC LINE.Aug 7, 1997 · Dhav DHC8301 · Landing Gear Steering SystemSDR CA970811006Hose · leaking(CAN) WHEN LANDING AND GEAR SELECTED DOWN, THE NR2 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM DEPLETED. FOUND NOSE LANDING GEAR DRAG STRUT ACTUATOR DOWN LINE RUPTURED.Aug 2, 1997 · Dhav DHC8301 · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR CA970815009Battery · overheated(CAN) MAIN BATTERY OVERHEAT LIGHT CAME ON AND CONFIRMED BY BATTERY TEMPERATURE GAUGE.BATTERY ALSO WARM TO TOUCHAug 1, 1997 · Dhav DHC8301 · Battery/Charger SystemSDR CA970902005Fuselage · lightning strike(CAN) ON APPROACH AIRCRAFT STRUCK BY LIGHTNING. CAUTION LIGHT PANEL, PRESSURIZATION CONTROL, BOTH DC GENERATORS, TAXI LIGHT, MASTER WARNING AND AUTO PILOT DISCONNECT ALL LOST. AIRCRAFT LANDED SAFELY. INSPECTION CARRIED OUT AND ALL FOUND SERVICEABLE. ALL AFFECTJul 27, 1997 · Dhav DHC8301 · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR CA970722001Skin · cracked(CAN) RIGHT HAND SIDE OF FORE RUDDER FOUND CRACKED AT THE TOP SECOND ROW OF RIVETS. REPAIRED AS PER SRM 55-40-28.Jul 15, 1997 · Dhav DHC8301 · Rudder, Plate/SkinSDR CA970709012Line · leaking(CAN) LINE FOUND LEAKING FROM MAIN LANDING GEAR SELECTOR VALVE AT WHEEL WELL AREA.Jun 27, 1997 · Dhav DHC8301 · Landing Gear SelectorSDR CA970620006Brackets · broken(CAN) CREW REPORTED AFTER TAKEOFF THAT THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT INDICATE SAFE UP AND LOCKED. INSPECTION FOUND THE DEBRIS GUARD HAD TWO BROKEN BRACKETS. DEBRIS GUARD REMOVED AND FLIGHT RESUMED.Jun 13, 1997 · Dhav DHC8301 · Main Landing GearSDR CA970610012Bracket · worn through(CAN) FAIRLEAD BRACKET ON LEFT REAR SPAR AT STATION 243 HAD BEEN WORN THROUGH BY AILERON CONTROL. ALSO FAIRLEAD AT STATION 207. (SEE SDR 970605009.)May 27, 1997 · Dhav DHC8301 · Aileron Control SystemSDR CA970605009Bracket · worn through(CAN) FAIRLEAD BRACKET ON LEFT REAR SPAR STATION 207 HAD BEEN WORN THROUGH BY AILERON CONTROL CABLE. FAIRLEAD AT STA. 243 ALSO (SEE SDR 970610012).May 27, 1997 · Dhav DHC8301 · Aileron Control SystemSDR CA970602003Harness · failed(CAN) ON APPROACH GEAR SELECTED AND CONFIRMED DOWN, ALL INDICATIONS NORMAL. NOSE GEAR RED LIGHT IN SELECT PANEL ON TWICE, AND THE HORN SOUNDED TWICE. GO AROUND CARRIED OUT. HARNESS S9 AND S10 RENEWED TO RECTIFY PROBLEM.May 26, 1997 · Dhav DHC8301 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR CA970507019Support Strut · separated(CAN) AFT MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR STRUT REPORTED SEPARATED MAKING DOOR OPERATION SPONGY. UPPER CASTING FOUND CRACKED THROUGH. STRUT REPLACED.Apr 29, 1997 · Dhav DHC8301 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR CA970423019Disk Lp Turbine · blades burnt(CAN) INSPECTION FOUND TWO LOW PRESSURE TURBINE BLADES BURNT WITH MATERIAL LOSS AT THE TRAILING EDGE TIP. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED.Apr 17, 1997 · Dhav DHC8301 · Turbine SectionSDR CA970422033Control Cable · frayed(CAN) CONDITION LEVER CABLE FOUND FRAYED AT THE FIRE SEAL LEFT HAND.Apr 15, 1997 · Dhav DHC8301 · Engine ControlsSDR CA970421013Bracket · corroded(CAN) BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR BRACKETS FOUND CORRODED AT FRAME MATING SURFACES.Apr 8, 1997 · Dhav DHC8301 · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach FittingsSDR CA970401006Starter Relay · failed(CAN) APU CAUTION LIGHT AND APU STARTER LIGHT ON IN CRUISE AFTER DEPARTURE. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BASE. K62 STARTER RELAY FOR APU STARTER FOUND FAILED.Mar 19, 1997 · Dhav DHC8301 · APU Start/Ignition SystemSDR CA970318006Switch · failed(CAN) ON TAKEOFF ROLL, THE AUTO-FEATHER SYSTEM DID NOT ARM. THE TAKEOFF WAS REJECTED AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO GATE. AUTO-FEATHER SELECTOR SWITCH WAS NOT LATCHING. SWITCH REPLACED.Mar 8, 1997 · Dhav DHC8301 · Propeller Feathering/ReversingSDR CA961231002Lp Turbine · damaged(CAN) DURING BOROSCOPE INSPECTION THE LP TURBINE BLADES WERE FOUND DAMAGED AT THE TIPS. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED.Dec 20, 1996 · Dhav DHC8301 · Turbine SectionSDR CA961223002Generator · failed(CAN) THE #2 AC GENERATOR FAILED ON DEPARTURE. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO AIRPORT. RGB CHIP DETECTOR FAILED.Dec 5, 1996 · Dhav DHC8301 · AC Generator-AlternatorSDR CA961128001Transmitter · faulty(CAN) #2 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE DROPPED TO ZERO ON CLIMBOUT. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT INDICATION. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BASE. POST FLIGHT INSPECTION FOUND THE OIL PRESSURE TRANSMITTER FAULTY. THE OIL PRESSURE TRANSMITTER WAS REPLACED.Nov 20, 1996 · Dhav DHC8301 · Engine Oil PressureSDR CA970922005Hinge · worn(CAN) REFERENCE AD CF-96-20R2 AND SB 8-52-39. STRIKER DOES NOT FIT CORRECTLY. SEE SDRS 970922006 AND 970922007.Nov 19, 1996 · Dhav DHC8301 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR CA961203015Hinge Arm · cracked(CAN) DURING WALK AROUND, THE FORWARD HINGE ARM ON THE RIGHT HAND MAIN LANDING GEAR FORWARD GEAR DOOR WAS FOUND BROKEN OFF. GEAR DOOR ALSO HAD COMPOSITE DAMAGE.Nov 16, 1996 · Dhav DHC8301 · Landing Gear DoorsSDR CA970922006Hinge Half · worn(CAN) REFERENCE AD CF-96-20R2, AND MOD 8/2337, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL MOD. THE SUPPLIED STRIKER ASSEMBLY COULD NOT BE INSTALLED AS PER INSTRUCTIONS BECAUSE ITS NARROWER THAN THE COCKPIT DOOR FRAME BY ABOUT 1/8". SUBMITTER SUGGESTS THAT STRIKER COULD BE INNov 15, 1996 · Dhav DHC8301 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR CA961125004Ballast · shorted(CAN) MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL NOTICED A STRONG BURNING ELECTRICAL SMELL ON ENTERING AIRCRAFT CABIN. SMELL TRACED TO ROW 9, OVERHEAD LEFT HAND CABIN LIGHT BALLAST.Nov 14, 1996 · Dhav DHC8301 · Passenger Compartment LightingSDR CA961120003Ballast · burnt(CAN) BURNING SMELL NOTED AT REAR OF CABIN. LIGHT BALLAST SMELLED BURNT ON INSIDE OF BALLAST.Nov 11, 1996 · Dhav DHC8301 · Passenger Compartment LightingSDR CA961105001Fuel Contrl · faulty(CAN) DURING CLIMB THE #2 ENGINE TORQUE STARTED TO CYCLE UP AND DOWN 10-24 PERCENT - FUEL FLOW AND NL ALSO CYCLED UP AND DOWN. PILOTS SELECTED E.C.U. TO MANUAL, TURNED OFF PROP SYNC. AND BLEED AIR BUT FLUCTUATIONS STILL OCCURRED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO POINT OF Oct 26, 1996 · Dhav DHC8301 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR CA961112044Tires · blown(CAN) PILOT REPORTED LOUD BANG AFTER LEAVING GATE. A CUT FOUND IN THE SIDEWALL OF THE INNER TIRE WHICH CAUSED THE BEAD OF THE OUTER TIRE TO FAIL. BOTH WHEEL ASSEMBLIES REPLACED.Oct 24, 1996 · Dhav DHC8301 · TireSDR CA961112022Controller · malfunction(CAN) PILOT REPORTED THAT AUTOFEATHER WOULD NOT DISARM IN FLIGHT UNTIL POWER LEVERS WERE BROUGHT BACK TO BELOW 64 PERCENT TORQUE. AIRCRAFT THEN TO OPERATE AS PER MEL 61-3. NEXT FLIGHT ABORTED DUE TO AN UNCOMMANDED AUTOFEATHER. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO GATE. NEW AUOct 22, 1996 · Dhav DHC8301 · Propeller Feathering/ReversingSDR CA970113001Bushing · missing(CAN) THIS REPORT FROM CAA INDICATING THAT EXCESSIVE PLAY WAS NOTED IN THE LOWER PORTION OF BOTH THE TOP AND BOTTOM TRAIL-TO-FORE RUDDER HINGE POINTS. IT WAS FOUND THAT A BUSHING WAS MISSING. THE HINGE POINTS HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED USING OVERSIZED BUSHESOct 10, 1996 · Dhav DHC8301 · Rudder Control SystemSDR CA961011005Engine · power loss(CAN) DURING TAKEOFF #1 ENGINE ROLLED BACK APPROXIMATELY 30 PERCENT. THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED ON RUN-UP. THE PRATT & WHITNEY ENGINE HARNESS, MFC AND ECU WERE REPLACED AFTER THE ROLL BACK. AN INVESTIGATION BY PRATT & WHITNEY HAS BEEN REQUESTED.Oct 2, 1996 · Dhav DHC8301 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR CA961009005Ahrs · roll mismatch(CAN) ON START UP, CREW NOTED ADI ROLL MISMATCH ON #1 AHRS. CIRCUIT BREAKERS RESET, BUT PROBLEM REOCCURRED AFTER 2 MINUTES. AIRCRAFT POWERED DOWN AND AHRS RESET. PROBLEM SEEMED FIXED. ON ROTATION PROBLEM OCCURRED AGAIN. #1 AHRS REPLACED.Sep 23, 1996 · Dhav DHC8301 · Integrated Flight SystemSDR CA961002013Hose · ruptured(CAN) DURING GEAR RETRACTION ALL APPROPRIATE CAUTION LIGHTS INDICATING FAILURE OF #2 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM CAME ON. THE NOSE LANDING GEAR DRAG STRUT ACTUATOR FLEX UP LINE WAS FOUND RUPTURED, CAUSING A LOSS OF FLUID IN #2 SYSTEM.Sep 21, 1996 · Dhav DHC8301 · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR CA960924007Relay · failed(CAN) #1 STARTER DID NOT CUT OUT ON STARTUP. STARTER WAS SMOKING. ENGINE SHUT DOWN AND FIRE BOTTLES FIRED. RELAY 2431-K1 AT FAULT.Sep 18, 1996 · Dhav DHC8301 · Engine CrankingSDR CA960923008Tower Shaft · failed(CAN) AFTER TAKEOFF #1 ENGINE TORQUE STARTED TO CLIMB EXCEEDING 130 PERCENT. POWER RETARDED AND TORQUED FLUCTUATED FROM 40-100 PERCENT. ENGINE SELECTED TO MANUAL AND TORQUE DECREASED BUT DID NOT CEASE. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BASE. POST FLIGHT INSPECTION FOUND ENAug 28, 1996 · Dhav DHC8301 · Turbine Engine Reduction GearSDR CA961001004Bulbs · burnt(CAN) ON APPROACH AFTER GEAR SELECTED DOWN, GEAR POSITION LIGHTS NOT ON. CREW DID GO AROUND, AND BULBS REPLACED IN SIDE INDICATORS.Aug 23, 1996 · Dhav DHC8301 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR CA960909018Line · cracked(CAN) AFTER TAKEOFF, WHEN GEAR SELECTED UP IT DID NOT FULLY RETRACT AND THE GEAR DOORS REMAINED OPEN. THEN ALL LIGHTS ASSOCIATED WITH #2 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FAILURE CAME ON, AND #2 HYDRAULIC INDICATOR DROPPED TO ZERO. AIRCRAFT RETURNED HOME AND LANDED WITHOUT INCAug 15, 1996 · Dhav DHC8301 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR CA960826071Strut Assembly · cracked(CAN) INBOARD REAR MOUNT STRUT ON RIGHT HAND ENGINE FOUND CRACKED. CRACK IS APPROXIMATELY 1 INCH LONG AND LOCATED AT CENTRE INBOARD WELD SPOT. STRUT ASSEMBLY REPLACED.Aug 10, 1996 · Dhav DHC8301 · Engine Mount SectionSDR CA960812020Line · chafed(CAN) HYDRAULIC LINE FOR FLIGHT SPOILER IN SYSTEM #2 IN THE WHEEL WELL FOUND CHAFED. LINE CHAFED AGAINST THE EXHAUST SHROUD COOLING PIPE. THE STEEL WIRE THAT STRENGTHENS THE FLEX PIPE CAUSED THE CHAFE.Aug 4, 1996 · Dhav DHC8301 · Hydraulic System, AuxiliarySDR CA960826024Heater · failed(CAN) DURING CLIMB, THE #2 OIL TEMPERATURE INCREASED INTO YELLOW (115 DEGREES). CREW LEVELLED AT 20,000 FT., BUT OIL TEMPERATURE DID NOT DECREASE. REDUCED POWER TO 4O PERCENT TORQUE AND OIL TEMPERATURE DROPPED INTO GREEN (100 DEGREES). MAINTENANCE FOUND FUEL OJul 26, 1996 · Dhav DHC8301 · Fuel HeaterSDR CA960717002Spring · malfunction(CAN) AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED AN UNCOMMANDED ROLL DISCONNECT ON LANDING. ROLL DISCONNECT SYSTEM INSPECTED AND NO FAULT FOUND. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. AWAITING APPROVAL OF DEHAVILLAND SB 8-27-79 REINSTALLATION AND REPOSITION OF MODIFIED DISCONNECT SPRING.Jul 9, 1996 · Dhav DHC8301 · Aileron Control SystemSDR CA960708009Sequence Valve · leaking(CAN) CREW NOTICED HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKING FROM NOSE WHEEL WELL. NOSE LANDING GEAR SEQUENCE VALVE FOUND LEAKING FROM A CRACK IN THE BODY.Jul 1, 1996 · Dhav DHC8301 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR CA960708004Bracket · cracked(CAN) BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT AILERON TERMINAL QUADRANT BRACKETS FOUND CRACKED AT LOWER ATTACHMENTS WHERE QUADRANT ATTACHES. ALSO P/N 85711596056.Jul 1, 1996 · Dhav DHC8301 · AileronsSDR CA960826068Connector · overheated(CAN) ON POST ENGINE START CHECK, CREW NOTICED AN ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL FOLLOWED BY SMOKE FROM BEHIND THE COPILOT'S SEAT. SMOKE COMING FROM THE OVERHEAD BIN CONNECTOR THAT HAD SEVERELY OVERHEATED.Jun 28, 1996 · Dhav DHC8301 · Passenger Compartment Lighting
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