# Service difficulty reports: Britten-Norman BN-2A-8 A list on [Britten-Norman BN-2A-8](https://openairdocs.org/model/britten-norman-bn-2a-8.md). Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary. - [SDR UOIA202506300001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UOIA202506300001.md): Spark Plug · faulted · Jun 30, 2025 · N903GD · Bnorm BN2A8 · Spark Plug/Igniter > DURING CLIMB PILOT NOTICED LEFT ENGINE SOUNDED ROUGH AND DECIDED TO RETUN TO THE AIRPORT AS PRECAUTION. UPON EXAMINATION MAINTENANCE PERFORMED LEFT ENGINE COLD CHECK AND REPLACED CYLINDERS #1, #3, AND #5 TOP SPARK PLUGS AS PER LYCOMING OH MANUAL CHAPTER 4. P - [SDR UOIA2025042500006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UOIA2025042500006.md): Shaft · broken · Apr 25, 2025 · N903GD · Bnorm BN2A8 · Propeller Governor > AT LANDING IN VIEQUES AIRPORT RIGHT ENGINE PRESENTED EXCESSIVE VIBRATION SO PILOT PERFORMED PREVENTIVE SHUTDOWN. ENGINE WAS INSPECTED AND FOUND THE PROPELLER GOVERNOR SHAFT BROKEN. PROPELLER GOVERNOR WAS REMOVED AND AN OVERHAULED PROPELLER GOVERNOR INSTALLED. - [SDR 2025F00108](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025F00108.md): Shaft · broken · Apr 25, 2025 · N903GD · Bnorm BN2A8 · Propeller Governor > AT LANDING IN VIEQUES AIRPORT RIGHT ENGINE PRESENTED EXESIVE VIBRATION, PILOT PERFORMED PREVENTIVE SHUTDOWN. ENGINE WAS INSPECTED AND FOUND THE PROPELLER GOVERNOR SHAFT BROKEN. PROPELLER GOVERNOR WAS REMOVED AND OVERHAULED PROPELLER GOVERNOR INSTALLED. OPERATI - [SDR UOIA2023041200006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UOIA2023041200006.md): Master Cylinder · blocked · Apr 12, 2023 · N903GD · Bnorm BN2A8 · Master Cylinder/Brake Valve > AFTER LANDING LOSS BRAKE ACTION. - [SDR UOIA2020071400001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UOIA2020071400001.md): Cylinder · damaged · Jul 14, 2020 · N913GD · Bnorm BN2A8 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section > ENGINE LOST POWER. - [SDR CA130516009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130516009.md): Rod End · loose · May 1, 2013 · Bnorm BN2A8 · Flight Control System > (CAN) ROD END BEARING NOTED TO BE MOVING DUE TO LOOSE TAPER PINS IN FWD END OF RUDDER DRIVE ROD. ROD REPAIRED AND RE-INSTALLED. - [SDR UOI2011F00003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UOI2011F00003.md): Drag Angle · cracked · May 6, 2011 · N903GD · Bnorm BN2A8 · Passenger/Crew Doors > DRAG ANGLE, NB20-6724, CRACKED IN TOP RT CORNER. - [SDR UOI2011F00002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UOI2011F00002.md): Angle · cracked · Apr 7, 2011 · N903GD · Bnorm BN2A8 · Main Landing Gear > CRACKS ON MAIN GEAR, LT UNDERCARRIAGE ANGLE REAR. - [SDR AU510002200](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510002200.md): Exhaust Pipe · missing · Dec 12, 2005 · Bnorm BN2A8 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle > (AUS) APPROXIMATELY 457.2MM (18IN) OF LT ENGINE RT TAILPIPE BANK AND CLAMP MISSING. FURTHER INVESTIGATION ALSO FOUND CRACKING ON NR 3 AND NR 5 CYLINDER EXHAUST RISERS. ENGINE LOWER COWL ALSO SUFFERED SCORCHING DAMAGE. (CASA NR 510002200) - [SDR 2005FA0001362](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001362.md): Spring · failed · Sep 26, 2005 · N296TA · Bnorm BN2A8 · Propeller System > PROPELLER WAS INSTALLED ON RT SIDE OF AC, THE PROP WENT FEATHER, UNCOMMANDED ON ENGINE SHUTDOWN. PROPELLER WAS REMOVED FROM AC FOR INSPECTION AND WAS RECEIVED WITH THE BLADES IN FEATHER, LOGBOOK WAS NOT SUPPLIED. ALL INFO VIA PHONE. PROP CYLINDER WAS REMOVED - [SDR AUS20031059](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20031059.md): Gear · wrong part · Aug 28, 2003 · Bnorm BN2A8 · Reciprocating Engine Rear Section > (AUS) CRANKSHAFT GEAR INCORRECT PART. GEAR WAS NOT COMPLETELY MESHING WITH THE OIL PUMP DRIVE GEAR. PN 13S19648 FITTED INSTEAD OF CORRECT PN 13S19647. SUSPECT ENGINE HAD BEEN CONVERTED FROM EITHER AN IO-540 OR TSIO-540 MODEL, BOTH OF WHICH USED THE FITTED GEAR - [SDR AU010353](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU010353.md): Gear · failed · Apr 13, 2001 · Bnorm BN2A8 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section > (AUS) CRANKSHAFT DRIVE GEAR FAILED. - [SDR AU990023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990023.md): Nut · sheared · Jan 12, 1999 · Bnorm BN2A8 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck > (AUS) LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR TORQUE LINK NUT (P/N A103JS) SHEARED OFF THE BOLT (P/N A10217J) STRIPPING THE SPLIT PIN IN THE SAME ACTION. RUNWAY SURFACE WAS REPORTED ROUGH. PART TC: 61. - [SDR AU981635](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU981635.md): Pushrod · broken · Nov 23, 1998 · Bnorm BN2A8 · Aileron Control System > (AUS) PILOT REPORTED THAT FLIGHT CONTROLS SEEMED SLOPPY WHILE INSPECTING THEM PRIOR TO FLIGHT. INSPECTION FOUND RIGHT AILERON PUSH-PULL ROD HAD BROKEN. - [SDR AU970406](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970406.md): Structure · corroded · Feb 14, 1997 · Bnorm BN2A8 · Fuselage Main, Structure > (AUS) AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE CONTAINED LARGE AMOUNTS OF CORROSION. FOUND DURING UNSCHEDULED INSPECTION IAW AD/BN-2/53. SEE MDR 97/0380 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - [SDR AU970405](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970405.md): Elevator · cracked · Feb 14, 1997 · Bnorm BN2A8 · Elevator Structure > (AUS) LH ELEVATOR CRACKED. SEE MDR 97/0380 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - [SDR AU970404](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970404.md): Aileron · damaged · Feb 14, 1997 · Bnorm BN2A8 · Ailerons > (AUS) AILERON IN NEED OF MAJOR REPAIR. SEE MDR 97/0380 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - [SDR AU970403](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970403.md): Flap · damaged · Feb 14, 1997 · Bnorm BN2A8 · Trailing Edge Flaps > (AUS) FLAPS IN NEED OF MAJOR REPAIR. SEE MDR 97/0380 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - [SDR AU970401](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970401.md): Bearing · faulty · Feb 14, 1997 · Bnorm BN2A8 · Empennage Structure > (AUS) FLIGHT CONTROL BEARINGS AND HINGES UNSERVICEABLE. SEE MDR 97/0380 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - [SDR AU970400](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970400.md): Doubler · cracked · Feb 14, 1997 · Bnorm BN2A8 · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach Fittings > (AUS) LH AND RH MAIN LANDING GEAR UPPER LEG SUPPORT REAR DOUBLERS CRACKED. SEE MDR 97/0380 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - [SDR AU970380](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970380.md): Tyre · faulty · Feb 14, 1997 · Bnorm BN2A8 · Tire > (AUS) RH MAIN LANDING GEAR TYRE AND WHEEL UNSERVICEABLE. - [SDR AU960557](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960557.md): Bracket · cracked · Apr 15, 1996 · Bnorm BN2A8 · Main Landing Gear Attach Section > (AUS) RH MAIN LANDING GEAR BRACKET CRACKED AND BROKEN - [SDR AU960053](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960053.md): Bracket · broken · Jan 12, 1996 · Bnorm BN2A8 · Main Landing Gear > (AUS) LH MLG SUPPORT BRACKET FLANGES BROKEN AWAY FROM THE COLLAR IN TWOPLACES OPPOSITE ONE ANOTHER - ONE SECTION BREAK IS APPROXIMATELY 100MM (4IN) AND THE OPPOSITE BREAK IS APPROXIMATELY 77MM (3IN) - THERE ARE CLEAR SIGNS OF INTERGRANNULAR CORROSION THROUGH T ## 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 = 'BN2A8' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/britten-norman-bn-2a-8/reports --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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