Boeing DHC-8-301
Service difficulty reports · 571
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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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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
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
SDR CA030625008Actuator · leaking(CAN) PILOT COMPLAINED OF NLG WHEEL SHIMMY ON LANDING. DURING INVEST FOUND EXCESSIVE PLAY IN NLG STEERING ACTUATOR & TELESCOPIC LINKS. A/C BROUGHT TO HANGER & PLACED ON JACKS. FOUND THAT WHEN YOU MOVE NOSE WHEELS LT & RT STEERING ACTUATOR MOVING FORE & AFT.SDR CA030618003Proximity Sensor · failed(CAN) DURING SELECTION OF GEAR DOWN ON APPROACH, THE GEAR FAILED TO EXTEND. THREE RED GEAR LIGHTS ILLUMINATED, AMBER WARNING LIGHT IN SELECTOR HANDLE ILLUMINATED, GEAR DOORS DID NOT OPEN. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO ORIGINATING AIRPORT, ALTERNATE GEAR EXTENSION USESDR CA021211006Splice · burned(CAN) WHILE COMPLETING FLEET CAMPAIGN H126 FOR PSU WIRING INSPECTION, MX FOUND EVIDENCE OF OVERHEATING AND CORROSION ON SEVERAL OF THE SUBJECT WIRE SPLICES. DAMAGE PRESENT AT BOTH LT AND RT SIDE PSU DISTRIBUTION WIRING FOR CABIN READING LIGHTS. SPLICES 3320E69SDR CA021112008Hose · ruptured(CAN) AFTER DEPARTURE, GEAR FAILED TO RETRACT WHEN SELECTED UP & NR 2 HYD QUANTITY DROPPED . AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DEPARTURE AIRPORT FOR NORMAL LANDING . INSPECTION FOUND NLG UPLOCK/RETRACTION ACTUATOR FLEX HOSE RUPTURED CAUSING LOSS OF NR 2 HYDRAULIC QUANTITY SDR CA021113002Vent · worn(CAN) AFTER SCHEDULED ENGINE REMOVAL , DURING ENGINE SHOP INSPECTION , TUBE FOUND WORN, WHERE TUBE PASSES THROUGH FIREWALL GROMMET/FIRESEAL RING .SDR CA021113001Line · worn(CAN) AFTER SCHEDULED ENGINE REMOVAL , DURING ENGINE SHOP INSPECTION , TUBE FOUND WORN, WHERE TUBE PASSES THROUGHT FIREWALL GROMMET/FIRESEAL RING .SDR CA021122009Splice · overheated(CAN) WHILE AIRCRAFT WAS IN HEAVY MAINTENANCE, TECHNICIANS DISCOVERED HEAT DAMAGE TO SEVERAL WIRING COMPONENTS FOR THE PASSENGER SERVICE UNIT READING LIGHTS, ON THE LT SIDE OF THE AIRCRAFT JUST AFT OF THE MAIN CABIN DOOR. WIRING SPLICES EXHIBITED SIGNS OF OVERSDR CA021017003Wire · arced(CAN) JUST BEFORE START, SMOKE WARNING OF APPROXIMATELY 3-4 SECONDS DURATION. REPORTED NO SMOKE IN THE REAR HOLD BUT FAINT 'RUBBERY' BURNING ODOR. WARNING RECURED SEVERAL TIMES. UNLOADED HOLD AND SCANNED BAGGAGE AND A/C WITH THERMAL IMAGING CAMERA. 'HOT SPOSDR CA020920003Sequence Valve · malfunctioned(CAN) ON TAKE-OFF, LANDING GEAR CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CREW ELECTED TO RETURN, AND PERFORMED ALTERNATE GEAR EXTENSION, AND THE LT MLG DOOR AMBER LIGHT STAYED ILLUMINATED. LANDING WAS COMPLETED WITH NO FURTHER INCIDENT. DURING MAINTENANCE TROUBLE-SHOOT, THESDR CA020815003Acm · seized(CAN) PRIOR TO DECENT A STRONG ODOR WAS EMITTED FROM THE AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM. SHORTLY AFTERWARDS ONE OF THE FLIGHT ATTENDANTS ADVISED THE FLIGHT CREW THAT SMOKE WAS FILLING THE REAR CABIN AREA. THE AIRCRAFT WAS DIVERTED AND LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENSDR CA020815004Transmitter · failed(CAN) DURING CRUISE, ENGINE NR 2 OIL PRESSURE WAS OBSERVED TO BE DROPPING BELOW 45 PSI. ENGINE POWER WAS REDUCED AND THE PROPELLER FEATHERED. THE OIL PRESSURE CONTINUED TO DROP BELOW 40 PSI AND THE ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN AS A PRECAUTION. NO OIL PRESSURE WARNING WSDR CA020724011Dump Valve · sticking(CAN) AFTER REFUELLING, LT DUMP VALVE WOULD NOT CLOSE. AIRCRAFT REPOSITIONED VIA FERRY FLIGHT PERMIT TO LOCATION WHERE LT DUMP VALVE WAS REPLACED.SDR CA020702011Tire · failed(CAN) ON LANDING PRIOR TO BRAKE APPLICATION [PAX REPORT NR 4] RT TIRE FAILED, FOLLOWED BY FAILURE OF THE OTHER RT TIRE, AIRCRAFT BROUGHT TO CONTROLLED STOP USING DISC. AIRCRAFT TAXIED CLEAR OF RUNWAY. INSPECTION FOUND BOTH RT MLG WHEEL RIMS DAMAGED DURING SDR CA020618001Torque Sensor · failed(CAN) NR 1 ENGINE UNCOMMANDED AUTOFEATHER AFTER TAKE OFF AT 100 FT. ENGINE WAS THEN SHUT DOWN. INVESTIGATION SUSPECTS FAILURE OF NR 1 ENGINE TORQUE SENSOR PROBE.SDR CA020522004Hydraulic Line · split(CAN) AFTER LANDING PILOT WAS COMPLETING POST FLIGHT/PRE FLIGHT WALK AROUND INSPECTION AND FOUND THE NR 3 BRAKE LINE LEAKING HYDRAULIC FLUID. MAINTENANCE DISPATCHED WITH FLEXIBLE BRAKE LINE, HYDRAULIC FLUID AND TOOLING REQUIRED. NR 3 BRAKE FLEXIBLE LINE REPLACSDR CA020425005Link · broken(CAN) CARGO DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE. HANDLE LINK ASSEMBLY DISCOVERED BROKEN.SDR CA020425006Switch · bent(CAN) OVER TORQUE ON LT ENGINE WITH BLEEDS SELECTED ON. SUSPECT LEFT BLEED SELECTED TO HBOV FOR TAKEOFF. LT BLEED SWITCH BENT AND NOT STOPPING AT DETENT. OVERTORQUE FOR APPROX. ONE SECOND. SWITCH REPLACED AND FDR READOUT WITHIN LIMITS.SDR CA020312010Torque Tube · worn(CAN) DURING SHEDULED INSPECTION OF THE FLAP PRIMARY TORQUE TUBE DRIVES.IPC REFERENCE 27-51-00 FIG 5 ITEM 180 , FAULTY TUBE FOUND ON RT WING , 2ND TUBE IN FROM WING TIP ,INBORAD END OF TUBE END HAD RIVET HOLES DRASTICALLY ELONGATED . TORGE TUBE SCHEDULED TO BESDR CA020213001Bracket · cracked(CAN) WHILE REMOVING THE ENGINE ACCESSORIES IN THE SHOP,AFTER AN ENGINE CHANGE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE PROPELLER DE-ICE BRUSH BLOCK MOUNTING BRACKET WAS CRACKED AROUND BOTH MOUNTING BOLT HOLES. THIS WOULD EVENTUALLY LEAD TO A COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE BRACKESDR CA020211001Beam · cracked(CAN) NLG WHEEL WELL BOX STRUCTURE WAS FOUND CRACKED WHILE DOING TASK 5310/27D (DETAILED VISUAL INSPECTION).DAMAGE WAS REPAIRED IN ACCORDANCE TO REPAIR DRAWING RD 8-53-2376SDR CA020201005Window · failed(CAN) IN CRUISE AT FL240, PILOTS SIDE WINDOW OUTER PANE SHATTERED, DESCENT COMMENCED IMMEDIATELY. THE DEPARTING OUTER PLY OF THE CAPTAIN'S SIDE WINDOW IMPACTED THE LT PROP, NR 2 BLADE. ALSO THE INBOARD DEICE BOOT, INTAKE BOOT HAVE SMALL CUTS. PILOTS SIDE WINSDR CA020201003Pcu · failed(CAN) JOURNEY LOG: TAKEOFF ABORTED DUE TO ENGINE NR 2 TORQUE NOT PASSING 60 PERCENT. ON SHUTDOWN PROP NR 2 WOULD NOT FEATHER. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO GATE DUE TO NR 2 ENGINE SLUGGISH TO ACCELERATE, PROP FOUND NOT TO BE FEATHERING AUTOMATICALLY OR MANUALLY. INSPSDR CA011217002Shutoff Valve · failed(CAN) AFTER TAKE-OFF, NR 1 BLEED HOT CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED, ACCOMPANIED BY HOT AIR SMELL IN COCKPIT. BOTH DUCT AIRTEMPS INDICATING 20-30DEG. LIGHT EXTINGUISHED AFTER SELECTING NR 1 BLEED OFF. AIRCRAFT ELECTED TO RETURN TO MAINTENANCE BASE FOR NORMAL LSDR CA020131008Fuel Control · failed(CAN) ON TAKEOFF ROLL NR 2 ENGINE CAUTION LIGHT FLICKERED. WERE NO ABNORMAL IND.S. AFTER TAKEOFF AT 600 FT MSL NR 2 ENGINE MANUAL CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED FOLLOWED BY COMPLETE FAILURE OF NR 2 ENGINE. ENGINE AUTO-FEATHERED, ALL ENGINE PARAMETERS INDICATED ZERSDR CA011218006Blade · burned(CAN) CREW REPORTED FIRE ON THE NR 1 ENGINE, NO INDICATION FROM THE FIRE WARNING SYSTEM, APPEARS TO BE COMING FROM PROP SPINNER AREA. MAINTENANCE TOLD VERBALLY THAT THIS EVENT HAPPENED 5 MINUTES AFTER TAKEOFF FROM THE AIRPORT. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BASE. THSDR CA011218005Pump · failed(CAN) NR 1 HYD. FLUID HOT CAUTION LIGHT CAME ON DURING CRUISE. NR 1 ENG. HYD PUMP CAUTION LIGHT CAME ON. NR 1 HYD QUANTITY DROPPED TO 0. EMERGENCY DECLARED. FLAPLESS LANDING CARRIED OUT. FINDINGS: HYDRAULIC FLUID PRESENCE WAS NOTED INTO ENGINE 1 NACELLE. LISDR CA011120014Controller · failed(CAN) AFTER DEPARTURE AIRCRAFT HAD A RT AC BUS FAIL , AIRCRAFT RETURNED FOR NORMAL LANDING , AC GEN CONTROL UNIT REPLACED.SDR CA011025001Controller · malfunctioned(CAN) UN-COMMANDED AUTO FEATHER DURING CRUISE FLIGHT . NR 2 ENGINE SHUTDOWN , AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DEPARTURE BASE . MAINTENANCE REPLACED NR 2 ENGINE & PROP ASSEMBLIES , INVESTIGATION INTO CAUSE ONGOING.SDR CA011126006Wire · melted(CAN) PILOT REPORTED EXTREME HEAT COMING FROM LT CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL ASSOCIATED WITH GLOWING LIGHT COMING FROM UNDER PANEL. FEEDER WIRE 2431-155A8-1 AT BREAKER P2 (LT WING INSPECTION LIGHT) WAS FOUND WITH TERMINAL BURNED AND WIRE ISOLATION BURNED ON A LENTH SDR CA011011014Mount · broken(CAN) CREW REPORTED VIBRATION ON ENGINE NR 2 CONDITION LEVER. AFTER INVESTIGATION WE FOUND THE REAR ENGINE MOUNT (RT ENGINE INBOARD) STRUT VERTICAL ASSEMBLY BROKEN (SEPARATION IN TWO PARTS).SDR CA011001008Erosion Shield · cracked(CAN) DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE DISCOVERED DELAMINATION AT A CRACK IN THE NR 2 BLADE EROSION SHEATH OF THE NR 1 PROPELLER. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE CRACK HAD ORIGINATED AT THE TERMINATION POINT OF THE HEATER ELEMENT EROSION TAPE ON SDR 2001UIA006Hydraulic Line · brokenDURING AFTER LANDING TAXI PHASE, HYD SYS FAIL. (QUANTITY CHECK L/H:1.8QT, R/H:0 QT), A/C STOP AT RUNWAY. INSPECTION FOUND NR 3 BRAKE HYD HOSE BROKEN. REPLACED NEW NR 3 BRAKE HOSE PER AMM 32-42-00 AND REPLENISHED HYD LIQUID OPERATIONAL NORMAL.SDR CA011004001Line · cracked(CAN) DURING 20 FH MAINTENANCE INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE FOUND HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKING AROUND FS UNLOADING VALVE IN ENGINE NR 2 NACELLE. THE LINE P/N 8297000-269 IS REPORTED TO HAVE A CRACKED CRYOFLARE FITTING.SDR 2001UIA005Controller · malfunctionedAIR TURNBACK DUE TO LT PILOT'S WINDSHIELD HEATER WITH SMOKE ON JUL 19 2001, BEING CHECK, TERMINAL LUG BURN OUT AND WINDSHIELD TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER FUNCTIONED IMPROPERLY. REPLACED WINDSHIELD TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER AND TERMINAL AND OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMAL PESDR 2001UIA003Hydraulic Line · leakingON JULY 01, 2001, FOUND RT WING CONTAMINATED WITH HYD FLUID DURING TRANSIT CHECK. PERFORM ON BOARD HYD SYS TEST, FOUND NR 2 FLIGHT SPOILER HYD TUBE (P/N8294000-113) HAD PIN HOLE LEAD TO HYD LEAKING. TEMPORARY REPAIR WITH FLEXIBLE HOSE REPLACEMENT PER AMM29-0SDR CA010621013Housing · worn(CAN) DURING INVESTIGATION OF EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE STEERING TILLER, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE CENTERING SPRING P/N 73250025105 HAD WORN SUBSTANTIAL GROOVES INTO THE TILLER HOUSING P/N 73250021103 CAUSING THE CENTERING ACTION OF THE SPRING TO BE LESS EFFECTIVSDR CA010621009Housing · worn(CAN) DURING INVESTIGATION OF EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE STEERING TILLER, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE CENTERING SPRING P/N 73250025-105 HAD WORN SUBSTANTIAL GROOVES INTO THE TILLER HOUSING P/N 73550021-103, CAUSING THE CENTERING ACTION POF THE SPRING TO BE LESS EFFESDR CA010629036Servo · failed(CAN) ELEVATOR HEAVY OPERATION AFTER TAKE OFF. FLIGHT WAS ABORTED. LANDING WAS UNEVENTFUL. MAINTENANCE TESTS REVEALED THAT THE AUTO PILOT ELEVATOR SERVO MOTOR'S CLUTCH WAS STILL ENGAGED. ELEVATOR ACTUATOR SERVO MOTOR IS BEING REPLACED.SDR UHLA003491Cable · brokenFLT 480 - BUF-TTN - ON ARRIVAL, REAR LOWER PASSENGER DOOR SUPPORT CABLE FOUND BROKEN. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED REAR LOWER DOOR CABLE AND RETURNED AIRCRAFT TO SERVICE. REF AMR/WO 5441. (M)SDR CA010622014Controller · failed(CAN) THE FLIGHT CREW REPORTED THAT THEY SMELLED SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT. APPROXIMATELY 2 MINUTES IN TO THEIR INVESTIGATION, SMOKE WAS SEEN COMING FROM THE F/Q'S WINDSHIELD TERMIALS. THE W/S HEAT WAS TURNED OFF AND THE WINDSCREEN INNER PLY SUBSEQUENTLY SHATTERED.SDR UHLA013408Cable · brokenFLT 256 - LGA-BED - WHEN THE MAIN PASSENGER DOOR WAS OPEN TO DEPLANE THE PASENGERS IN BED. THE PASSENGER DOOR SUPPORT CABLE SNAPPED. NOBODY WAS HURT, ALL PASSENGERS WERE DEPLANED NORMALLY. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE PASSENGER DOOR SUPPORT CABLE. SDR CA010503008Computer · failed(CAN) WHILE POWERING UP THE AIRCRAFT AT THE GATE FOR THE FIRST FLIGHT OF THE DAY, AN ACRID SMELL WAS DETECTED. THE AIRCRAFT WAS DEPOWERED. THE GPWS CIRCUIT BREAKER ON THE 115 VAC BUS WAS FOUND TRIPPED. THE CAUSE OF THE SMELL WS DETERMINED TO BE COMING FROM THESDR UHLA013331Battery Pack · inoperativeFLT 200 - TTN-BED - ON PREFLIGHT, INSPECTION EXIT SIGNS AT FORWARD CABIN AND AT FORWARD EMERGENCY EXIT INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE CLEANED CONTACTS ON BATTERY PACKS, OPS CHECK GOOD IAW DHMM 33-51-00. REMOVED AND REPLACED BATTERY PACK AS PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE INSDR CA010629017Adc · failed(CAN) DURING CLIMB, AT APPROX. 6000FT, RDADC FAIL. BOTH ADVISORY DISPLAYS RESE T LIGHT WAS ON. SAT 2 WAS SHOWING DASHES. ALTITUDE SELECT BLANK. BASIC PITCH MESSAGE ON. VSI 2 SHOWED 0. ALT PRESELECT BLANK. YAW DAMPER FAIL. AP DISCONNECTED EGPWS FAIL. RNAV MESSSDR CA010301010Timer · failed(CAN) THE FLIGHT CREW REPORTED THAT THE AIRFRAME DEICE SYSTEM WAS OPERATING ERRATICALLY IN THE AUTO SLOW MODE. THE DEICE TIMER WAS REPLACED AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS ARETURNED TO SERVICE.SDR CA010125008Cable · worn(CAN) DURING SCHEDULED ENGINE INSPECTION, THE NR 1 ENGINE LOWER CONDITION LEVER CABLE WAS FOUND TO BE WORN TO LIMITS IN THE USUAL PLACE, FORWARD OF THE FIREWALL. THE CABLE WAS REPLACED AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE.SDR UHLA012977Light · inoperativeBUF-RON - DURING MAINTENANCE INSPECTION, SEVERAL EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT BULBS WERE BURNED OUT. BULBS WERE REMOVED AND REPLACED IAW DMM 33-51-03. OPS CHECK GOOD. (M)SDR UHLA002825Battery · dischargedCREW NOTICED EMERGENCY PATHWAY LIGHTING WAS NOT ILLUMINATED ON THEIR MORNING PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION. A/C WAS FERRIED TO BUF. MX REMOVED/REPLACED ALL EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLIES AND THE SYSTEM OPS CHECKED GOOD.SDR CA001207016Bolt · sheared(CAN) AFTER ENGINE COMBUSTION LINER WAS REPLACED, THE PROPELLER ASSEMBLY WAS BEING REINSTALLED ON THE AIRCRAFT. ONE OF THE PROP MOUNTING BOLTS SHEARED OFF BEFORE ACHIEVING THE TORQUE VALUES IN THE AMM. PROPELLER ANF BOLTS REPLACED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICESDR CA001207008Slide · damaged(CAN) ON DESCENT DITCHING DAM DEPLOYED. RATE OF DESCENT WAS APPROXIMATELY 600 TPM. AIRCRAFT SPEED APPROXIMATELY 210 KNOTS WHEN RUMBLING NOISE NOTICED. TURBULENCE WAS SLIGHT, NO LARGE CONTROL INPUTS. MAINTENANCE FOUND DITCHING DAM FAIRING OPEN. A LEAK CHECK WAS
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