# Service difficulty reports: Britten-Norman BN-2A-26

A list on [Britten-Norman BN-2A-26](https://openairdocs.org/model/britten-norman-bn-2a-26.md).

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- [SDR 2024FA0000009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000009.md): Brake Caliper · leaking · Jan 8, 2024 · N861VL · Bnorm BN2A26 · Hydraulic System, Main
  > LOOSE BRAKE DURING TAXI.HYDRAULIC LEAK FOUND ON LEFT INBOARD BRAKE PACKINGS.
- [SDR 2024FA0000008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2024FA0000008.md): Brake Caliper · leaking · Jan 8, 2024 · N861VL · Bnorm BN2A26 · Hydraulic System, Main
  > LOOSE BRAKE DURING TAXI.HYDRAULIC LEAK FOUND ON LEFT INBOARD BRAKE PACKINGS.
- [SDR 2023F00146](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023F00146.md): Wing · corroded · May 18, 2023 · N902VL · Bnorm BN2A26 · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > CORROSION WAS FOUND ON RIGHT WING STA 22 TO W STA 49 LOWER SHEET METAL LAMINATE ON FWD SIDE UNDER SPAR AREA AND AFT SIDE UNDER SPAR AREA
- [SDR UOIA2023012800005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UOIA2023012800005.md): Crankshaft · broken · Jan 28, 2023 · N907GD · Bnorm BN2A26 · Engine (Reciprocating)
  > AFTER LANDING IN CULEBRA, RIGHT ENGINE QUIT ON TAXI TO THE RAMP. ENGINE WAS INSPECTED AND THE ENGINE CRANKSHAFT IDLE GEAR FOUND BROKEN. ENGINE WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED.
- [SDR 2021F00092](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021F00092.md): Gear · broken · Apr 28, 2021 · N404WB · Bnorm BN2A26 · Magneto/Distributor
  > PILOT PERFORMED PRE FLIGHT MAGNETO CHECK. THE LH MAG WAS INOPERATIVE. FURTHER INSPECTION BY MX PERSONNEL DISCOVERED THE LH MAGNETO DRIVE GEAR WAS MISSING 3 TEETH; MAKING THE MAGNETO NOT FUNCTIONAL.
- [SDR UOIA2017080300001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UOIA2017080300001.md): Caliper · broken · Aug 3, 2017 · N906GD · Bnorm BN2A26 · Landing Gear Brake System
  > RIGHT BRAKE FAILED TO OPERATED, THE AIRCRAFT GO OUT OF RUNWAY.
- [SDR UOIA20170803](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UOIA20170803.md): Rudder · inoperative · Mar 8, 2017 · N906GD · Bnorm BN2A26 · Rudder Control System
  > DURING FLIGHT RUDDERS STOPPED RESPONDING.
- [SDR UOIA201510071114](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UOIA201510071114.md): Stud · broken · Oct 6, 2015 · N906GD · Bnorm BN2A26 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > LEFT ENG CYLINDER NR 3 CRANKCASE STUDS BROKEN.
- [SDR RI9A20150809001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RI9A20150809001.md): Starter · binding · Aug 3, 2015 · N5891V · Bnorm BN2A26 · Engine Starter
  > BENDIX ON STARTER OF RT ENGINE FAILED TO DISENGAGE AFTER STARTUP. R & R STARTER WITH NEW. NO FURTHER DISCREPANCIES NOTED.
- [SDR LU4R2015020618118](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/LU4R2015020618118.md): Blade · cracked · Feb 3, 2015 · N908GD · Bnorm BN2A26 · Propeller Blade Section
  > PROPELLER BLADE FOUND CRACKED AT SHANK.
- [SDR WS9R2015FA0000008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WS9R2015FA0000008.md): Crankshaft · broken · Dec 22, 2014 · N5891V · Bnorm BN2A26 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > ENGINE RECEIVED FOR O/H DUE TO HIGH METAL. DURING DISASSEMBLY, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT A PIECE OF THE CHEEK ON THE CRANKSHAFT HAD BROKEN OFF ALLOWING THE COUNTERWEIGHT TO IMPACT CONNECTING RODS AND THE CRANKSHAFT. THE COUNTERWEIGHT PINS WERE UNDAMAGED. THE C
- [SDR UOI2014F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UOI2014F00000.md): Indicator · overheated · Feb 13, 2014 · N906GD · Bnorm BN2A26 · Engine Oil Temperature
  > SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT. LT ENG CLUSTER OIL TEMP INSTRUMENT OVERHEAT.
- [SDR UOI2013F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UOI2013F00001.md): Cylinder · broken · Oct 1, 2013 · N901GD · Bnorm BN2A26 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > DURING FLIGHT, ENG SHUTDOWN. ENG CYLINDER BROKEN.
- [SDR UOI2013F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UOI2013F00000.md): Caliper · leaking · Jun 24, 2013 · N907GD · Bnorm BN2A26 · Landing Gear Brake System
  > BRAKE CALIPER LT SIDE, LEAKING.
- [SDR RI9A20120807557](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RI9A20120807557.md): Crankcase · cracked · Aug 5, 2012 · N5891V · Bnorm BN2A26 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > PILOT HEARD RIGHT ENGINE RUNNING ROUGH AND SAW THE OIL PRESSURE DROP. SHUT THE ENGINE DOWN AND MADE A SAFE LANDING AT OUZINKIE AIR STRIP. UPON INSPECTION FOUND A CRACK IN THE CRANKCASE BETWEEN THE NR 3 AND NR 5 CYLINDERS. A NEW ENGINE WAS INSTALLED. AFTER
- [SDR 2012FA0000558](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000558.md): Caliper · leaking · Jul 17, 2012 · N906GD · Bnorm BN2A26 · Landing Gear Brake System
  > LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR INBD BRAKE CALIPER, LEAKING.
- [SDR RI9A20120617001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RI9A20120617001.md): Regulator · malfunctioned · Jun 6, 2012 · N5891V · Bnorm BN2A26 · DC Regulator
  > PILOT SMELLED ODOR AND SAW SMOKE FROM INSTRUMENT PANEL. PILOT RETURNED TO KODIAK AIRPORT WITHOUT INCIDENT AND MADE A NORMAL LANDING. ON INVESTIGATION, IT WAS FOUND THE RIGHT ENGINE ALTERNATOR VOLTAGE REGULATOR HAD CAUSED AN OVERVOLTAGE SITUATION AND THE SMOK
- [SDR RI9A2012FA0000125](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RI9A2012FA0000125.md): Case · damaged · Feb 20, 2012 · N2233Z · Bnorm BN2A26 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > PILOT EXPERIENCED AN ROUGH RUNNING LT ENGINE 20 MINUTES INTO THE FLIGHT. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT ALL LT ENGINE INSTRUMENT INDICATIONS WERE NORMAL AT THAT TIME. OIL PRESSURE DROPPED TO ZERO, TURNED BACK TO AIRPORT. DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND LANDED WITHOUT AN
- [SDR ISCA2011022201](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ISCA2011022201.md): Retaining Nut · failed · Feb 18, 2011 · N779KS · Bnorm BN2A26 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > IN CRUISE FLT, AT 2500 FT AGL & APPROX 15 MILES FROM DESTINATION, PILOT NOTED A SLIGHT VIBRATION ON STARBOARD (RT) ENG FOLLOWED BY A LOUD BANG. IN RESPONSE, PILOT SHUT THE ENG DOWN, AND FEATHERED PROP. AFTER LANDING, THE POST-FLIGHT INSP REVEALED THE NR 3 CY
- [SDR UOI2011F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UOI2011F00000.md): Drive Assy · worn · Dec 31, 2010 · N908GD · Bnorm BN2A26 · Propeller Governor
  > (ENGINE INTERNAL) PROPELLER GOVERNOR DRIVE DAMAGE.
- [SDR CA100723007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100723007.md): Impulse Coupling · broken · Jul 23, 2010 · Bnorm BN2A26 · Magneto/Distributor
  > MAG WAS RECEIVED DUE TO SEIZED CONDITION. UNKNOWN WHEN IT OCCURRED DURING ENG OPERATION. 1 IMPULSE FLYWEIGHT WAS FOUND BROKEN AWAY FROM IMPULSE ASSY AND WEDGED BETWEEN THE OTHER FLYWEIGHT AND THE MAG HOUSING. THE IMPULSE COUPLING WAS REMOVED AND THE RIVET TH
- [SDR 2009FA0000759](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000759.md): Beam · cracked · Jul 7, 2009 · N903VL · Bnorm BN2A26 · Rudder Control System
  > WHILE PERFORMING FLUORESCENT DYE PENETRANT INSP IAW AD 2002-25-03 OF CAPTAINS RUDDER PEDAL BEAMS FOUND CRACKED ON (LT) INNER SIDE FWD BEAM. (K)
- [SDR CA090119013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090119013.md): Sleeve · loose · Jan 18, 2009 · Bnorm BN2A26 · Engine Air Intake System
  > ON GROUND RUN IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT CYLINDER NR 5 ON THE RIGHT ENGINE, EGT WAS NOTICABLY HIGHER THAN OTHER CYLINDERS. INDUCTION TUBE WAS REMOVED FROM THE CYLINDER, THE INDUCTION TUBE SLEEVE IN THE OIL SUMP WAS FOUND TO BE LOOSE.
- [SDR CA080608003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080608003.md): Nut · stripped · Jun 3, 2008 · Bnorm BN2A26 · Trailing Edge Flap Actuator
  > (CAN) DURING A TRAINING FLIGHT, ON OVERSHOOT FROM A ABORTED LANDING, FLAPS RETRACTED UN-COMMANDED. PILOT REDUCED POWER AND WAS ABLE TO LAND STRAIGHT AHEAD ON REMAINING RUNWAY. INSPECTION FOUND THE FLAP ACTUATOR STRIPED. ACTUATOR WAS REMOVED AND SENT FOR OVERH
- [SDR CA070202008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070202008.md): Collar · broken · Jan 30, 2007 · Bnorm BN2A26 · Steering Unit
  > (CAN) NOSE LANDING GEAR STEERING COLLAR, BROKE IN TWO PIECES DURING GROUND HANDLING. COLLAR CRACKED AFT GREASE FITTING HOLE ANF FWD RT RELEASE DOG SLOT. (TC NR 20070202008)
- [SDR CA060702001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060702001.md): Wheel · cracked · Jun 13, 2006 · Bnorm BN2A26 · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > (CAN) ON TAXI AFTER LDG, A VIBRATION WAS NOTED ORIGINATION ON THE LH LDG GEAR. IT WAS ORIGINALLY THOUGHT TO BE A WHEEL OUT OF BALANCE. ON INSPECTION, A CRACK WAS OBSERVED ON THE INNER WHEEL 1/2 OUTBOARD ASSEMBLY. THE CRACKED RIM WAS REPLACED WITH NEW CLEAVL
- [SDR 2005F00072](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005F00072.md): Attach Bracket · broken · Apr 6, 2005 · N29884 · Bnorm BN2A26 · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach Fittings
  > GEAR LEFT HAND OLEO ATTACHMENT BRACKET FAILED DURING LANDING. A/C NOSED INTO THE MUD CAUSING MAJOR DAMAGE. PN NB-40-0075 IS COVERED UNDER AD2002-02-11 AND HAD 217 LANDINGS AND 101 HOURS SINCE LAST INSPECTION PER PAR (D)(1) OF AD.
- [SDR CA050427006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050427006.md): Rod · broken · Apr 3, 2005 · Bnorm BN2A26 · Rudder Control System
  > DURING TAXI NOTICED RUDDER PEDALS SLOPPY, UPON INSP DISCOVERED RUDDER BAR DRIVE ROD BROKEN.
- [SDR CA050311002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050311002.md): Engine · failed · Jan 23, 2005 · Bnorm BN2A26 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > (CAN) ENG FOUND TO HAVE DROP IN OIL PRESS. INSP, PUNCTURE HOLE WAS FOUND IN TOP OF RT CRANKCASE HALF. METAL WAS FOUND IN OIL SCREEN. CYL 2, 4, AND 6 WERE REMOVED FOR INSP. 4 OF 12 LIFTER BODY CONTACT FACES WERE BROKEN. BROKEN MATERIAL FROM LIFTER BODIES I
- [SDR AUS20040502](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040502.md): Washer · missing · Jun 1, 2004 · Bnorm BN2A26 · Power Lever
  > (AUS) THROTTLE QUADRANT FRICTION ADJUSTER WASHER MISSING. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD/BN2/69 AND SB 272.
- [SDR AUS20040320](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040320.md): Shaft · sheared · Apr 27, 2004 · Bnorm BN2A26 · Propeller Governor
  > (AUS) RT ENGINE PROPELLER GOVERNOR DRIVESHAFT SHEARED IN AREA LEVEL WITH THE MOUNTING FACE.
- [SDR AUS20030786](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030786.md): Rib · cracked · Jul 28, 2003 · Bnorm BN2A26 · Elevator, Spar/Rib
  > (AUS) ELEVATOR END RIB CRACKED. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW SB-190.
- [SDR AUS20021181](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021181.md): Bracket · worn · Oct 11, 2002 · Bnorm BN2A26 · Elevator Tab, Attach Fittings
  > (AUS) ELEVATOR OUTBOARD HINGE BRACKET WORN AND RIVETS LOOSE. FOUNDDURING INSPECTION IAW AD/BN2/70 AND BN2/SB259.
- [SDR AUS20020123](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020123.md): Brush Block · shorted · Feb 11, 2002 · Bnorm BN2A26 · DC Generator-Alternator
  > (AUS) ALTERNATOR BRUSHES SHORTING BETWEEN THE SLIP RINGS AND ALTERNATOR SLIP RING END BEARING.
- [SDR AUS20011400](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20011400.md): Clamp · mismanufactured · Aug 4, 2001 · Bnorm BN2A26 · Aircraft Fuel Filter/Strainer
  > (AUS) GASCOLATOR FILTER BOWL UNSECURELY CLAMPED. INVESTIGATION FOUND INADEQUATE DEPTH OF HOLE PREVENTED FULL ENGAGEMENT OF ONE LEG OFTHE SADDLE CLAMP.
- [SDR AU010044](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU010044.md): Control Cable · seized · Jan 10, 2001 · Bnorm BN2A26 · Propeller Controlling System
  > (AUS) RT PROPELLER CSU CONTROL CABLE OUTER CONDUIT WORN THROUGH WITHTHE INNER CABLE CATCHING ON THE WORN AREA. CONTROL SEIZED.
- [SDR AU010043](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU010043.md): Cable · misinstalled · Jan 5, 2001 · Bnorm BN2A26 · Mixture Control
  > (AUS) ENGINE MIXTURE CONTROL INNER CABLE ONLY ENGAGED IN THE ENGINE CONTROL END BY APPROXIMATELY 1.5 TURNS.
- [SDR AU010042](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU010042.md): Cable · loose · Jan 4, 2001 · Bnorm BN2A26 · Power Lever
  > (AUS) ENGINE THROTTLE CABLE OUTER CONDUIT DISCONNECTED AT FIREWALL. THE NUT SECURING THE CONDUIT HAD NO LOCKWIRE.
- [SDR VLI2003F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VLI2003F00000.md): Shaft · broken · Nov 6, 2000 · N903VL · Bnorm BN2A26 · Propeller Governor
  > DURING CRUISE RT ENGINE PROPELLER FEATHERING WITHOUT NOTICE. ENGINE SHUT DOWN AND LANDING WITHOUT PROBLEMS. DURING INVESTIGATION, FOUND PROPELLER GOVERNOR SPLINE SHAFT BROKEN IN TWO PIECES. REPLACED GOVERNOR, RUN UP SATISFACTORY. POSSIBLE GOVERNOR INTERNAL
- [SDR 20001129SH027](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001129SH027.md): Bearing · broken · Sep 28, 2000 · N904VL · Bnorm BN2A26 · Accessory Gearboxes
  > DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION, REMOVED OIL FILTER AND FOUND EXCESSIVE PARTICLES ON OIL SCREEN. REMOVED ENGINE FOR SENDING TO OVERHAUL. PRELIMINARY VIEW FOUND LEFT MAGNETO CASE BEARING DISINTEGRATED AND CASE GEAR WEAR. (X)
- [SDR CA000719018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000719018.md): Beam · cracked · May 25, 2000 · Bnorm BN2A26 · Rudder, Spar/Rib
  > (CAN) FLUORESCENT LP EXAMINATION WAS CONDUCTED ON THE AIRCRAFT PILOT, COPILOT LT, RT RUDDER PEDAL TORQUE ARM RADIUS. RESULTS: COPILOT RUDDER SET REVEALED REJECTABLE CRACK INDICATIONS AS MARKED. IN SERVICE BULLETIN (PRECAUTIONARY EXAMINATION) THERE WERE NO R
- [SDR 20000523SH029](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000523SH029.md): Cylinder · separated · May 1, 2000 · N678TA · Bnorm BN2A26 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > SJU/FDO - ON CRUISE FLIGHT, LEFT ENGINE STARTED TO VIBRATE. ENGINE SHUT DOWN WAS ACCOMPLISHED AND LANDED IN FAJADO. INSPECTION REVEALED NR 4 CYLINDER FOUND SEPARATED FROM ENGINE. ENGINE REPLACED. (X)
- [SDR 20000517SH017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000517SH017.md): Bushing · worn · Apr 25, 2000 · N999SA · Bnorm BN2A26 · Magneto/Distributor
  > PILOT REPORTED LEFT ENGINE WAS HARD TO START. REMOVED LEFT MAGNETO INSPECTION AND NOTED ''POINT'' MARKS USED FOR FACTORY SEALING STILL IN PLACE INDICATING MAGNETO INTERNAL INSPECTION REVEALED OILITE BUSHING IN DISTRIBUTOR BLOCK EXCESSIVELY WORN PRODUCING A ME
- [SDR 20000508SH019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000508SH019.md): Gear · broken · Apr 14, 2000 · N678TA · Bnorm BN2A26 · Reciprocating Engine Rear Section
  > ON CRUISE FLIGHT, LEFT ENGINE QUIT. PILOT LANDED, INVESTIGATION REVEALED BROKEN CRANKSHAFT GEAR. ENGINE RETIRED FROM SERVICE AND AND OVERHAULED ENGINE INSTALLED ON AIRCRAFT. (X)
- [SDR CA000427011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000427011.md): Pump · leaking · Mar 5, 2000 · Bnorm BN2A26 · Heating System
  > (CAN) ON APPROACH, THE CREW SMELLED A FUEL SMELL AND SHUT DOWN THE HEATER AS A PRECAUTION. AFTER LANDING, MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL FOUND THE HEATER FUEL PUMP LEAKING. THE PUMP HAD LESS THAN 100 HOURS SINCE NEW.
- [SDR 20000407SH014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000407SH014.md): Beam · cracked · Feb 24, 2000 · N29884 · Bnorm BN2A26 · Rudder Control System
  > CRACK AT FLANGE CAUSED BY NORMAL WEAR AND STRESS ON AIRCRAFT. (X)
- [SDR AU990956](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990956.md): Control Rod · worn · Aug 26, 1999 · Bnorm BN2A26 · Elevator Control System
  > (AUS) ELEVATOR CONTROL ROD WORN PAST LIMITS IN THE AREA OF THE GUIDE ROLLERS. ROD HAD BEEN ILLEGALLY REPAIRED USING METAL FILLER OR SIMILAR MATERIAL.
- [SDR 99ZZZX2926](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2926.md): Impulse Coupling · loose · Jul 12, 1999 · N999SA · Bnorm BN2A26 · Magneto/Distributor
  > DURING INSPECTION OF MAGNETO AND IMPULSE COUPLING, FOUND ONE OF THE PAWL PINS WAS WORKING LOOSE FROM IMPULSE BODY. ALL OTHER WEAR APPEARED NORMAL. IMPULSE HAD BEEN INSPECTED 190 HOURS PRIOR AND HAD BEEN FOUND TO BE NORMAL.
- [SDR 99ZZZX3020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3020.md): Bellcrank · damaged · Jul 1, 1999 · N29884 · Bnorm BN2A26 · Rudder Control System
  > HOLES ELONGATED IN LEVER (BELLCRANK) BOTH SIDES ALLOWING EXCESSIVE PLAY IN RUDDER.
- [SDR 99ZZZX3004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3004.md): Bellcrank · damaged · Jul 1, 1999 · N29884 · Bnorm BN2A26 · Rudder Control System
  > HOLES ELONGATED IN LEVER (BELLCRANK) BOTH SIDES ALLOWING EXCESSIVE PLAY IN RUDDER.

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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 = 'BN2A26'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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