# Service difficulty reports: Bombardier DHC-8-106

A list on [Bombardier DHC-8-106](https://openairdocs.org/model/bombardier-dhc-8-106.md).

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Page 1 of 17 · 820 reports

- [SDR 7C7A2025050700016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2025050700016.md): Switch · failed · May 5, 2025 · N887EA · Dhav DHC8106 · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), Main
  > #2 ENG HYD PUMP CAUTION LIGHT CAME ON IN FLIGHT.
- [SDR 7C7A2025041000015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2025041000015.md): Battery · hot · Apr 8, 2025 · N892EA · Dhav DHC8106 · Battery/Charger System
  > AUX BATT HOT WARNING LIGHT CAME ON MOMENTARILY TWICE ON INITIAL CLIMB OUT. WE FOLLOWED FLIGHT OPS READ FILE NO. 2504. TURNED AUX BATT SWITCH OFF.
- [SDR 7C7A2025040700014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2025040700014.md): Fms · inoperative · Apr 6, 2025 · N892EA · Dhav DHC8106 · Flight Management Computing Hardware System
  > CAPTS FMS SCREEN WENT BLANK. UNRESPONSIVE TO ANY INPUT.
- [SDR 7C7A2025032700013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2025032700013.md): Door Seal · leaking · Mar 27, 2025 · N892EA · Dhav DHC8106 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
  > LOUD SQUEAL COMING FROM THE CARGO DOOR. VERIFIED BY F/A.
- [SDR BIGA20250328001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BIGA20250328001.md): Control Cable · frayed · Mar 24, 2025 · N991BH · Dhav DHC8106 · Aileron Control System
  > AILERONS WERE BEING MOVED THROUGH THEIR RANGE DURING STATIC TRAINING AND IT WAS NOTED THAT THEY WERE STIFF AND AN ODD SOUND WAS REPORTED. UPON INVESTIGATION A TECHNICIAN FOUND THAT THE ROUTING THROUGH THE CENTER WING BOX PULLEY AT STATION 442 WAS INCORRECT, L
- [SDR 7C7A2025030900012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2025030900012.md): Toilet · clogged · Mar 9, 2025 · N887EA · Dhav DHC8106 · Portable Oxygen System
  > LAVATORY "FLUSH" INTERMITTENTLY INOP
- [SDR 7C7A2025030900011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2025030900011.md): Gauge · intermittent · Mar 9, 2025 · N887EA · Dhav DHC8106 · Engine Indicating System
  > #2 ITT GAUGE INTERMITTENTLY INOP
- [SDR 7C7A2025030900010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2025030900010.md): Wheel · out of balance · Mar 9, 2025 · N887EA · Dhav DHC8106 · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > NOSE WHEEL SHIMMY ON TAKEOFF.
- [SDR 7C7A2025021300006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2025021300006.md): Torque Sensor · malfunctioned · Feb 12, 2025 · N885EA · Dhav DHC8106 · Trailing Flap Position Indicating System
  > FLAP DRIVE CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER TAKEOFF W/FLAPS SELECTED 5 DEGREES.
- [SDR 7C7A2025021000005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2025021000005.md): Bushing · misaligned · Feb 9, 2025 · N892EA · Dhav DHC8106 · Landing Gear Doors
  > LEFT MAIN GEAR DOOR HANGING DOWN 1 INCH IN CRUISE FLIGHT. F/A SAID THE DOOR CAME COMPLETELY UP DURING DESCENT.
- [SDR 7C7A2025012800004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2025012800004.md): Power Supply · inoperative · Jan 25, 2025 · N887EA · Dhav DHC8106 · Emergency Lighting
  > CENTER AISLE MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR CEILING EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN INOP.
- [SDR 7C7A2025012300003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2025012300003.md): Wire Harness · inoperative · Jan 23, 2025 · N884EA · Dhav DHC8106 · Landing Gear System Wiring
  > "ALT GEAR IND FAIL" ANNUNCIATOR CAME ON IN FLIGHT. RIGHT MAIN ALT LIGHT WAS INOP.
- [SDR 7C7A2025012300002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2025012300002.md): Elec Connector · dirty · Jan 22, 2025 · N891EA · Dhav DHC8106 · Hydraulic Power System Wiring
  > DISCREPANCY: #1 HYDRAULIC PUMP 'HOT CAUTION' LIGHT FLICKERING ON. CORRECTIVE ACTION: SWAPPED TO SECONDARY TEMP SENSOR ON #1 SPU AND REPLACED CANNON PLUG 2921-P1 AND OPS CHECKED GOOD IAW DASH-8-100 AMM 29-11-14.
- [SDR 7C7A2025011300001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2025011300001.md): Clamp · loose · Jan 13, 2025 · N887EA · Dhav DHC8106 · Airfoil Anti/De-ice System
  > RIGHT, #3 DE-ICE BOOT DOES NOT INFLATE. DE-ICE LIGHT DOES NOT ILLUMINATE.
- [SDR 7C7A2024112400010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2024112400010.md): Deice System · low pressure · Nov 24, 2024 · N891EA · Dhav DHC8106 · Airfoil Anti/De-ice System
  > DEICE BOOT FAILURE OF TAIL RHS OUTBOARD SECTION 6 RIGHT HAND SIDE - INDICATION LIGHT DOES NOT ILLUMINATE DURING OPERATION IN AUTO NOR IN MANUAL
- [SDR 7C7A2024111200009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2024111200009.md): Generator · warning light · Nov 10, 2024 · N885EA · Dhav DHC8106 · DC Generating System
  > #2 DC GEN CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED. RESET FAILED.
- [SDR 7C7A2024110700008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2024110700008.md): Deice System · low pressure · Nov 5, 2024 · N891EA · Dhav DHC8106 · Engine Anti-Icing System
  > #1 ENGINE INTAKE DEICE INOP
- [SDR 7C7A2024071100004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2024071100004.md): Sequence Valve · faulted · Jul 11, 2024 · N885EA · Dhav DHC8106 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > LH INBOARD REAR MLG DOOR OPENED IN FLIGHT. REPLACED LH MLG SOLENOID SEQUENCE VALVE AND AFT LH MLG INBOARD DOOR.
- [SDR 7C7A2023121100065](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2023121100065.md): Threshold · corroded · Dec 11, 2023 · N889EA · Dhav DHC8106 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > PASSENGER DOOR THRESHOLD CORRODED
- [SDR 7C7A2023121100064](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2023121100064.md): Skin · corroded · Dec 11, 2023 · N889EA · Dhav DHC8106 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > CORROSION FOUND UNDER #1 ADF ANTENNA
- [SDR 7C7A2023112300063](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2023112300063.md): Unknown · unknown · Nov 23, 2023 · N889EA · Dhav DHC8106 · Emergency Lighting
  > FOUND CONNECTOR 3352-J15 DAMAGED GOING TO L/H EMERGENCY UNDERWING EMERGENCY EXIT.
- [SDR 7C7A2023112200062](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2023112200062.md): Unknown · unknown · Nov 20, 2023 · N891EA · Dhav DHC8106 · Emergency Lighting
  > L/H AFT EMERGENCY "EXIT' SIGN DOES NOT ILLUMINATE. REPINNED CONNECTOR FOR LH AFT CABIN EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT. OPS CHECKED OK. REF DHC-8-100 MM 20-45-06 AND 33-52-00.
- [SDR 7C7A2023112000061](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2023112000061.md): Unknown · unknown · Nov 20, 2023 · N889EA · Dhav DHC8106 · Emergency Lighting
  > SEVERAL SAF-T-GLO FLOOR PATH SEGMENTS UNGLUED
- [SDR 7C7A2023111900060](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2023111900060.md): Unknown · unknown · Nov 19, 2023 · N880EA · Dhav DHC8106 · Landing Gear Door Retract Section
  > RIGHT FORWARD MAIN GEAR DOOR LINKAGE NOT CONNECTED TO DOOR.
- [SDR 7C7A2023110400058](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2023110400058.md): Relay · failed · Nov 4, 2023 · N885EA · Dhav DHC8106 · Electrical Power System
  > FIRE PROTECTION PANEL INOP. R/R RELAY X-D4N OPS CHECK GOOD
- [SDR 7C7A2023110100057](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2023110100057.md): Seat Track · corroded · Nov 1, 2023 · N880EA · Dhav DHC8106 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > CORROSION ON L/H INBOARD COCKPIT SEAT TRACK. REPAIRED PER DHC-8-100 RD8-53-18096.
- [SDR 7C7A2023103100056](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2023103100056.md): Trunnion · corroded · Oct 31, 2023 · N880EA · Dhav DHC8106 · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach Fittings
  > CORROSION AT L/H NOSE LANDING GEAR TRUNNION PLATE, TRUNNION CAP MOUNTING BOLT HOLES. TRUNNION PLATE REMOVED AND REPLACED.
- [SDR 7C7A2023102700055](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2023102700055.md): Seat Track · corroded · Oct 27, 2023 · N880EA · Dhav DHC8106 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > R/H INBD SEAT TRACK CORRODED AT STA X598. REPLACED IAW DHC-8 RD8-53-4936
- [SDR 7C7A2023102400054](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2023102400054.md): Unknown · unknown · Oct 24, 2023 · N880EA · Dhav DHC8106 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > CORROSION ON L/H STEP ANGLE AT STA X600. REPLACED IAW DHC-8-100 SRM 51-42-05
- [SDR 7C7A2023102300053](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2023102300053.md): Coaming · cracked · Oct 23, 2023 · N880EA · Dhav DHC8106 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
  > CARGO DOOR CUT OUT LOWER FWD COAMING CRACKED. REPLACED
- [SDR 7C7A2023101100052](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2023101100052.md): Unknown · unknown · Oct 12, 2023 · N880EA · Dhav DHC8106 · Elevator Tab, Attach Fittings
  > L/H ELEVATOR SPRING TAB SKIN W/MULTIPLE DENTS. SKIN REPLACED PER DHC RD8-55-037.
- [SDR 7C7A2023100600051](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2023100600051.md): Caution Panel · faulty · Oct 6, 2023 · N893EA · Dhav DHC8106 · Indicating/Recording System
  > MASTER CAUTION LIGHT NOT COMING ON. R/R CAUTION ADVISORY PANEL
- [SDR 7C7A2023090900050](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2023090900050.md): Controller · failed · Sep 9, 2023 · N880EA · Dhav DHC8106 · Cabin Pressure Controller
  > CABIN PRESS FAILURE @FL230 CABIN CLIMBED RAPIDLY AND DID NOT RESPOND TO QRH STEPS. CONTINUED FLIGHT UN-PRESSURIZED W/ CONTROLLER UNRESPONSIVE IN AUTO MODE. R/R CABIN PRESSURE CONTROLLER
- [SDR 7C7A2023081900049](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2023081900049.md): Sensor · faulty · Aug 19, 2023 · N885EA · Dhav DHC8106 · Engine Oil System (Airframe Furnished)
  > #2 OIL PRESSURE GAUGE SHOWED LOW MOMENTARILY THEN CAME BACK UP. EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED AND RETURNED TO ANC. R/R#2 OIL PRESSURE SENSOR SWITCH.
- [SDR 7C7A2023081800048](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2023081800048.md): Smoke Detector · intermittent · Aug 18, 2023 · N885EA · Dhav DHC8106 · Smoke Detection
  > LAV SMOKE DETECTOR INTERMITTENTLY CHIRPS FOR NOT REASON (LAV WASN'T ON FIRE)
- [SDR 7C7A2023080300045](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2023080300045.md): Computer · failed · Aug 3, 2023 · N883EA · Dhav DHC8106 · Autopilot System
  > ON ILS 7L INTO PANC @ X 1000' WITH AIRCRAFT ON DUAL APP A/C VEERED OFF TO THE RIGHT QUICKLY THEN SEEMED TO TRY AND CORRECT, BUT DISCONNECTED AUTOPILOT AT THAT POINT. REPLACED #2 FLIGHT GUIDANCE COMPUTER
- [SDR 7C7A2023072700044](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2023072700044.md): Unknown · detached · Jul 27, 2023 · N891EA · Dhav DHC8106 · Emergency Lighting
  > EMER EXIT PLACARD OVER MAIN CABIN ENTRY FELL OFF. RE-ATTACHED PER AMM 33-00
- [SDR 7C7A2023070300042](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2023070300042.md): Gcu · failed · Jul 3, 2023 · N889EA · Dhav DHC8106 · Electrical Power System
  > #2 A/C GEN CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED. REPLACED #2 AC GCU
- [SDR 7C7A2023070200041](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2023070200041.md): Generator · failed · Jul 2, 2023 · N891EA · Dhav DHC8106 · AC Generator-Alternator
  > #2 AC GEN HOT CAUTION LIGHT CAME ON
- [SDR 7C7A2023062700040](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2023062700040.md): Master Caution · erratic · Jun 27, 2023 · N885EA · Dhav DHC8106 · Flight Compartment Lighting
  > CAUTION LIGHT PANEL LIGHTS RANDOMLY TURNING ON AND OFF DURING TEST. WHEN #2 ENG RUNNING AND #2 ENG OFF, #1 ENG CAUTION LIGHTS THAT SHOULD BE ON WERE NOT. WHEN UNIT WARMED UP, MULTIPLE CAUTION LIGHTS FAIL INTERMITTENTLY. DZUS FASTENERS ARE TO SHORT.
- [SDR 7C7A2023062100038](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2023062100038.md): Unknown · unknown · Jun 19, 2023 · N893EA · Dhav DHC8106 · Fuselage Structure (General)
  > BATTERY CABLE ATTACHED TO AIRFRAME GROUND LUG SHOWS EVIDENCE OF ARCING. DEHAVILLAND RD8-53-17986 HAS BEEN PROVIDED FOR A REPAIR TO THE NOSE COMPARTMENT DECK.
- [SDR 7C7A2023060500037](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2023060500037.md): De-Ice Valve · inoperative · Jun 5, 2023 · N892EA · Dhav DHC8106 · Airfoil Anti/De-ice System
  > 3RD SEGMENT INBOARD LEFT WING BOOT AND LEFT ENGINE INTAKE BOOTS NOT INFLATING. REPLACED L/H WING IB DEICE DISTRIBUTOR VALVE.
- [SDR 7C7A2023051800036](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2023051800036.md): Oil Cooler · leaking · May 17, 2023 · N893EA · Dhav DHC8106 · Engine Oil Indicating System
  > NO 1 OIL PRESSURE LOW LIGHT. OIL LEAKING NO1 SIDE. FOUND O-RING ON R/H SIDE OF OIL COOLER CUT. R/R O-RINGS ON R/H SIDE OF OIL COOLER. LEAK AND OPS CHECK GOOD. ON RETURN FLIGHT BACK OIL CONTINUED TO LEAK AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THE OIL COOLER CORE IS AT FAULT WH
- [SDR 7C7A2023051200034](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2023051200034.md): Smoke Detector · failed · May 12, 2023 · N892EA · Dhav DHC8106 · Fire Detection
  > SMOKE DETECTOR DOES NOT TEST CORRECTLY
- [SDR 7C7A2023051100035](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2023051100035.md): Lens · detached · May 11, 2023 · N883EA · Dhav DHC8106 · Emergency Lighting
  > EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN ABOVE AIR STAIR DOOR FELL DOWN
- [SDR 7C7A2023050900033](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2023050900033.md): Contactor · failed · May 9, 2023 · N891EA · Dhav DHC8106 · Electrical Power System
  > UN-COMMANDED ENGINE #1 MOTORING AFTER A DC BUSS CAUTION LIGHT. REPLACED A FAILED RELAY STUCK CLOSED.
- [SDR 7C7A2023050400032](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2023050400032.md): Eec · erratic · May 2, 2023 · N887EA · Dhav DHC8106 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > #1 ENG MOMENTARILY HAD PROP RPM DECREASE FROM MIN AND TORQUE INCREASED 4 PERCENT.
- [SDR 7C7A2023042600031](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2023042600031.md): Unknown · unknown · Apr 26, 2023 · N893EA · Dhav DHC8106 · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > DISBOND ON R/H WING LOWER SKIN DOUBLER, BTW STA YW171-YW189 AND AT LEVEL OF REAR SPAR. REPAIRED IAW RD8-57-9809ISS1
- [SDR 7C7A2023042600030](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2023042600030.md): Unknown · unknown · Apr 26, 2023 · N893EA · Dhav DHC8106 · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > DISBOND AND CORROSION ON L/H WING LOWER SKIN, BTW STA YW171-YW189 AND AT LEVEL OF REAR SPAR. REPAIRED IAW RD8-57-9810ISS1
- [SDR 7C7A2023042600029](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/7C7A2023042600029.md): Piston · unknown · Apr 26, 2023 · N893EA · Dhav DHC8106 · Main Landing Gear
  > L/H MLG LOWER PISTON TORQUE LINK BUSHING HAS INTERNAL CORROSION. REPLACED LOWER PISTON.

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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 = 'DHC8106'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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