# Service difficulty reports: Bombardier DHC-8-103

A list on [Bombardier DHC-8-103](https://openairdocs.org/model/bombardier-dhc-8-103.md).

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Page 1 of 17 · 844 reports

- [SDR 2023FA0000593](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000593.md): Inverter · failed · Aug 29, 2023 · Dhav DHC8103 · Electrical Power System
  > INVERTER PRODUCED BURNING SMELL AND FAILED. CREW DECLARED IFE AND EXECUTED PRECAUTIONARY LANDING.
- [SDR 2023F00008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023F00008.md): Pump · faulted · Dec 29, 2022 · N886EA · Dhav DHC8103 · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), Main
  > #1 STBY HYD PUMP HOT LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT. REPLACED LH STBY JPUMP WITH REPAIRED UNIT.
- [SDR 7C7A2022122980050](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2022122980050.md): Pump · overtemp · Dec 28, 2022 · N886EA · Dhav DHC8103 · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), Main
  > #1 STBY HYD PUMP HOT LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT
- [SDR 7C7A2022122000041](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2022122000041.md): Annunciator · inoperative · Dec 20, 2022 · N886EA · Dhav DHC8103 · Flight Compartment Lighting
  > CHECK FIRE DET WARNING LIGHT WONT STAY LATCHED. R&R WARNING ANNUNCIATOR PANEL
- [SDR 7C7A2022122000040](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2022122000040.md): Warning Message · illuminated · Dec 20, 2022 · N886EA · Dhav DHC8103 · Fire Detection
  > DURING CLIMB OUT OF ANC THE CHECK FIRE DTC LIGHT ON THE MASTER WARNING PANEL BECAME INOPERATIVE. THE CREW ATTEMPTED TO FIX THE PROBLEM WITH PROCEDURES ADVISED DURING A DISCUSSION WITH MAINTENANCE. THE PROBLEM PERSISTED AND THE ITEM MAY NOT BE DEFERRED SO T
- [SDR 7C7A2022120500032](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2022120500032.md): Flight Recorder · faulted · Dec 1, 2022 · N886EA · Dhav DHC8103 · Data Recorders (Flight/Maintenance)
  > FLT DATA RECORDER CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO TAKE OFF.
- [SDR 7C7A2021100800019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2021100800019.md): None · none · Oct 8, 2021 · N886EA · Dhav DHC8103 · Emergency Lighting
  > FOUND LOOSE CANNON PLUG ON POWER SUPPLY 3352-PS1, 3351-PS3 AND 3351-PS4 TIGHTENED AS REQUIRED POWER DHC-8-100 AMM 33-51-00 OPS CHECK GOOD. NRW-23529
- [SDR 7C7A2020040100023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2020040100023.md): Skin · dented · Mar 31, 2020 · N886EA · Dhav DHC8103 · Spoilers
  > RIGHT WING, INBOARD FLIGHT SPOILER, UPPER SURFACE HAS 5 DENTS.
- [SDR 7C7A2020032700021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2020032700021.md): Skin · debonded · Mar 27, 2020 · N886EA · Dhav DHC8103 · Spoilers
  > LEFT INBOARD GROUND SPOILER ASSEMBLY (P/N 85770001-007) HAS DENT (7 ON UPPER SURFACE) AND DIS-BOND DAMAGE.
- [SDR 7C7A2020032700020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2020032700020.md): Skin · debonded · Mar 26, 2020 · N886EA · Dhav DHC8103 · Spoilers
  > LEFT INBOARD FLIGHT SPOILER ASSEMBLY (P/N 85770012-001) HAS DENT (4 ON LOWER SURFACE AND 11 ON UPPER SURFACE) AND DIS-BOND DAMAGE.
- [SDR 7C7A2020032700019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2020032700019.md): Fitting · worn · Mar 26, 2020 · N886EA · Dhav DHC8103 · Elevator, Tab Structure
  > LEFT ELEVATOR TRIM TAB, INBOARD SIDE, DRIVE FITTING (P/N: 85520205) IS WORN.
- [SDR 7C7A2020032700018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2020032700018.md): Skin · dented · Mar 26, 2020 · N886EA · Dhav DHC8103 · Elevator, Tab Structure
  > THREE DENTS WERE FOUND ON THE LEFT ELEVATOR SPRING TAB, UPPER SURFACE.
- [SDR 7C7A2020032400011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2020032400011.md): Skin · debonded · Mar 24, 2020 · N886EA · Dhav DHC8103 · Spoilers
  > MULTIPLE DENTS (23) AND DIS-BOND DAMAGE NOTED ON RIGHT WING INBOARD GROUND SPOILER UPPER SURFACE SKIN.
- [SDR 7C7A2020032400015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2020032400015.md): Skin · debonded · Mar 23, 2020 · N886EA · Dhav DHC8103 · Spoilers
  > MULTIPLE DENTS (1 ON UPPER SURFACE AND 2 ON LOWER SURFACE) AND DIS-BOND DAMAGE NOTED ON RIGHT WING, OUTBOARD FLIGHT SPOILER, SKIN.
- [SDR 7C7A2020032400013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2020032400013.md): Skin · debonded · Mar 23, 2020 · N886EA · Dhav DHC8103 · Spoilers
  > MULTIPLE DENTS (8) AND DIS-BOND DAMAGE NOTED ON LEFT WING, OUTBOARD GROUND SPOILER, SKIN UPPER SURFACE.
- [SDR 7C7A2020032400012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2020032400012.md): Skin · debonded · Mar 23, 2020 · N886EA · Dhav DHC8103 · Spoilers
  > MULTIPLE DENTS (8 UPPER SURFACE AND 1 LOWER SURFACE) AND DIS-BOND DAMAGE NOTED ON LEFT WING, OUTBOARD FLIGHT SPOILER, SKIN.
- [SDR 7C7A2020032500016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2020032500016.md): Skin · cracked · Mar 19, 2020 · N886EA · Dhav DHC8103 · Elevator, Plate/Skin
  > A SMALL (0.22 IN LONG) CRACK WAS FOUND ON THE LEFT ELEVATOR, UPPER SURFACE, INBOARD CORNER, ALONG TRAILING EDGE (P/N: 85520057)
- [SDR 7C7A2020032400014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2020032400014.md): Shroud · chafed · Mar 16, 2020 · N886EA · Dhav DHC8103 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
  > LEFT NACELLE, CENTER EXHAUST SHROUD, LOWER HALF HAS 2 CHAFED HOLES.
- [SDR 7C7A2020032300003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2020032300003.md): Skin · scratched · Mar 13, 2020 · N886EA · Dhav DHC8103 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
  > BAGGAGE DOOR, EXTERNAL SKIN, HAS 5 SCRATCHES ON IT.
- [SDR 7C7A2020032700022](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2020032700022.md): Tail Cone · damaged · Mar 11, 2020 · N893EA · Dhav DHC8103 · Aerodynamic Fairings
  > FORWARD TAILCONE ASSEMBLY (P/N 85560061) HAS MULTIPLE AREAS OF BUBBLED PAINT AND SOFT COMPOSITE ALONG RIGHT SIDE OF FUSELAGE.
- [SDR 7C7A2020032400010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2020032400010.md): Fitting · worn · Mar 11, 2020 · N886EA · Dhav DHC8103 · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > LEFT WING, INBOARD FLAP ASSEMBLY (P/N: 85750002-005), #2 TRACK FITTING HAS RUBBING-WEAR DAMAGE (P/N: 85750302).
- [SDR 7C7A2020032600017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2020032600017.md): Firewall · cracked · Mar 10, 2020 · N886EA · Dhav DHC8103 · Nacelle/Pylon, Bulkhead/Firewall
  > LEFT NACELLE, INBOARD SIDE, LOWER SHEAR WEB (FIREWALL, P/N: 85410594-111) HAS A CRACK (0.550 INCHES LONG).
- [SDR 7C7A2020032400008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2020032400008.md): Seat Track · corroded · Mar 10, 2020 · N886EA · Dhav DHC8103 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > RIGHT OUTBOARD SEAT TRACK BETWEEN X445.50 AND X467.00 HAS CORROSION DAMAGE (P/N: 85330507).
- [SDR 7C7A2020032300005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2020032300005.md): Skin Panel · gouged · Mar 10, 2020 · N886EA · Dhav DHC8103 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > SKIN PANEL ON LEFT SIDE OF FUSELAGE HAS A DENT WITH A GOUGE. X387.35-X405.737 AND STR. 30P-31P
- [SDR 7C7A2020032300004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2020032300004.md): Skin · gouged · Mar 10, 2020 · N886EA · Dhav DHC8103 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > FUSELAGE SKIN PANEL ON RIGHT SIDE HAS GOUGE DAMAGE.
- [SDR 7C7A2020032400007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2020032400007.md): Seat Track · damaged · Mar 9, 2020 · N886EA · Dhav DHC8103 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > RIGHT OUTBOARD SEAT TRACK BETWEEN X270.50 AND X370.80 HAS PITTING AND GOUGE DAMAGE (P/N: 85320701).
- [SDR 7C7A2020032300006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2020032300006.md): Shear Web · corroded · Mar 9, 2020 · N886EA · Dhav DHC8103 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > CORROSION DAMAGE WAS NOTED ON AFT CENTER FUSELAGE LEFT SIDE SHEAR WEB (CARGO FLOOR).
- [SDR 7C7A201906050507](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A201906050507.md): Handle · loose · Jun 4, 2019 · N886EA · Dhav DHC8103 · Fire Protection System
  > TESTING FUEL PULL OFF HANDLE, INTERMITTENTLY VALVE DOES NOT CLOSE AND/OR AFT EXTINGUISHER BOTTLE DOES NOT ARM. SECURED LOOSE T-HANDLE SWITCH PACK MOUNTING HARDWARE FOR #2 ENGINE T-HANDLE.
- [SDR 7C7A2019031300491](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2019031300491.md): Power Supply · inoperative · Mar 13, 2019 · N886EA · Dhav DHC8103 · Emergency Lighting
  > EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERABLE. BATTERY POWER SUPPLY REMOVED AND REPLACED REFERENCING 7H-NRW-6949
- [SDR 7C7A2018052400444](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2018052400444.md): Relay · hot · May 24, 2018 · N886EA · Dhav DHC8103 · Lighting System
  > ELECTRICAL SMELL COMING FROM CLOSET IN CABIN.
- [SDR 7C7A2018040900392](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2018040900392.md): Skin · dented · Apr 11, 2018 · N886EA · Dhav DHC8103 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > PERMANENT REPAIR FOR 2 DENTS RT FUSELAGE SKIN PANEL BTW X240.5-X253.4 AND STR 31S-32S. COMPLETED WITH ECO 008.53-18.13 AND RD 8-53-15612.
- [SDR 7C7A2018040900340](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2018040900340.md): Door Track · chafed · Apr 6, 2018 · N886EA · Dhav DHC8103 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
  > CHAFE DAMAGE TO FWD CARGO DOOR TRACK PN:85230460, PERMANENT ALLOWANCE FOR CHAFE DAMAGE PROVIDED BY ECO 008.52-18.07 AND RD 8-52-1439.
- [SDR 7C7A2018041900399](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2018041900399.md): Window Frame · corroded · Apr 4, 2018 · N886EA · Dhav DHC8103 · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > LEFT PASSENGER CABIN WINDOW FRAME AT BS 436.5 CORRODED BEYOND LIMITS. THE WINDOW FRAME WAS REPLACED IAW 51-42-05.
- [SDR 7C7A2018041900398](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2018041900398.md): Window Frame · corroded · Apr 4, 2018 · N886EA · Dhav DHC8103 · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > LEFT PASSENGER CABIN WINDOW FRAME AT BS 396.74 FOUND CORRODED BEYOND LIMITS. REPLACED WINDOW FRAME IAW SRM 51-42-05.
- [SDR 7C7A2018041900397](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2018041900397.md): Window Frame · corroded · Apr 4, 2018 · N886EA · Dhav DHC8103 · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > LEFT PASSENGER CABIN WINDOW FRAME AT BS 282.40 IS CORRODED BEYOND LIMITS. THE WINDOW FRAME REPLACED IAW SRM 51-42-05.
- [SDR 7C7A2018040900388](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2018040900388.md): Skin · dented · Apr 2, 2018 · N886EA · Dhav DHC8103 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > 3 DENTS TO FORWARD LT FUSELAGE SKIN OF AIRCRAFT. STA X167-X182 BETWEEN STR 26P-27P. COMPLETED PERMANENT REPAIR WITH ECO 008.53-17.27 AND RD 8-53-15288.
- [SDR 7C7A2018040900389](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2018040900389.md): Skin · debonded · Mar 29, 2018 · N886EA · Dhav DHC8103 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > DISBOND DAMAGE TO CENTER FUSELAGE LOWER SKIN PN:85330022 BETWEEN X445.5-X488.5 AND STR. 31S-33. COMPLETED REPAIR WITH ECO 008.53-18.12 AND RD 8-53-15613.
- [SDR 7C7A2018030700369](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2018030700369.md): Warning Light · false activation · Mar 6, 2018 · N886EA · Dhav DHC8103 · Landing Gear Door Retract Section
  > AFTER TAKEOFF, AND GEAR UP SELECTED, GEAR & GEAR DOOR LIGHTS WENT OUT THEN THE LT DOOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CYCLED THE GEAR DOWN THEN UP AND NO FURTHER LIGHT.
- [SDR 7C7A2018013000358](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2018013000358.md): Bulb · inoperative · Jan 27, 2018 · N886EA · Dhav DHC8103 · Emergency Lighting
  > EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REPLACED THE BULB.
- [SDR 7C7A2017111300339](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2017111300339.md): Light · inoperative · Nov 12, 2017 · N886E · Dhav DHC8103 · Emergency Lighting
  > FWD CENTER AISLE CABIN EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERATIVE.
- [SDR 7C7A201709020206](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A201709020206.md): Battery · discharged · Sep 1, 2017 · N886EA · Dhav DHC8103 · Emergency Lighting
  > MID CABIN EXIT AND EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. FOUND THE BATTERY DISCHARGED.
- [SDR HNAA2017030800081](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2017030800081.md): Bulb · inoperative · Mar 8, 2017 · N837EX · Dhav DHC8103 · Emergency Lighting
  > EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT IS INOPERATIVE AT FORWARD RIGHT SIDE DOOR. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE BULBS. OPS CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR 7C7A2016062900248](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2016062900248.md): Proximity Sensor · malfunctioned · Jun 29, 2016 · N886EA · Dhav DHC8103 · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > NOSE LANDING GEAR NORMAL INDICATOR RED WITH GEAR EXTENDED AND HANDLE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. ALT GEAR INDICATOR LIGHTS ALL GREEN. PSEU MEMORY RECALL REVEALED NLG DOWNLOCK SENSOR & NOSE GEAR FWD DOOR SENSOR GAP. ADJUSTED NLG FWD DOOR SENSOR GAP, R & R UPLOCK PROXI
- [SDR 7C7A201602140](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A201602140.md): Battery Pack · discharged · Apr 2, 2016 · N886EA · Dhav DHC8103 · Emergency Lighting
  > SOME EMERGENCY LIGHTING INOPERATIVE.
- [SDR CA160107004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA160107004.md): O-Ring · cut · Jan 1, 2016 · Dhav DHC8103 · Fuel Storage
  > (CAN) UPON MORNING REFUELING, ACFT LEAKING FUEL FROM REFUEL/DEFUEL SHROUD DRAIN ON AFT RT NACELLE. FUEL FOUND LEAKING ON EXHAUST PIPE IN WHEEL WELL AFTER REFUELING. O-RING ON REFUELLING LINE AT AFT SPAR FOUND WITH MANY CUTS, O-RING AND PROTECTIVE SHROUD REPLA
- [SDR CA160107003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA160107003.md): Fmu · failed · Jan 1, 2016 · Dhav DHC8103 · Fuel Control/Turbine Engines
  > (CAN) NR 2 ENGINE FAILED TO START. EXTENSIVE TROUBLESHOOTING WAS CARRIED OUT BY MAINTENANCE. THE INITIAL FMU REPLACEMENT FAILED TO RECTIFY THE DEFECT. ULTIMATELY THE DEFECT WAS RESOLVED BY SWAPPING THE FLOW DIVIDERS AND THE FAULT FOLLOWED. THE SUSPECT FLOW
- [SDR CA160106015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA160106015.md): Bearing · worn · Dec 30, 2015 · Dhav DHC8103 · AC Generator-Alternator
  > (CAN) NR 2 AC GENERATOR CHIP DETECTOR CODE 937 WAS RECEIVED. MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING WAS CARRIED OUT AND THE MATERIAL DISCOVERED INDICATED THAT THE AC GENERATOR WAS AT FAULT. THE AC GENERATOR WAS REPLACED AND ALL REQUIRED AMM TASKS WERE COMPLETED TO RETU
- [SDR 7C7A2015123028](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2015123028.md): Rudder · dented · Dec 30, 2015 · N886EA · Dhav DHC8103 · Rudder Structure
  > REPAIR FOR DENT DAMAGE TO LOWER TRAILING RUDDER, PN 85540002 AN CAP0086. REPAIRED IAW ECO 008 55-15 06.
- [SDR 7C7A2015123101](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2015123101.md): Rudder · dented · Dec 30, 2015 · N886EA · Dhav DHC8103 · Rudder Structure
  > REPAIR FOR DENT DAMAGE TO LOWER TRAILING RUDDER, PN 85540002 AN CAP0086. REPAIRED IAW ECO 008 55 15 06.
- [SDR CA151119003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA151119003.md): Actuator · faulted · Nov 17, 2015 · Dhav DHC8103 · Landing Gear Door Actuator
  > (CAN) CREW REPORT THAT THEY HAD TO DO AN ALTERNATE GEAR EXTENTION AS THE NOSE DOORS DID NOT OPEN AND THE NOSE GEAR DID NOT EXTEND WHEN GEAR WAS SELECTED DOWN. TROUBLESHOOTING DONE TODAY: RESISTANCE CHECKS ON ALL NOSE DOOR AND GEAR SENSORS COMPLETE, NO FAULT.

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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 = 'DHC8103'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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