# Service difficulty reports: Convair 340-31

A list on [Convair 340-31](https://openairdocs.org/model/convair-340-31.md).

Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary.

- [SDR I5HA0858005G](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/I5HA0858005G.md): Channel · damaged · Jul 17, 2008 · N581P · Cvac 34031 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > DURING A STORM A CARGO CAN (ULB) WAS THROWN INTO THE RT SIDE OF ACFT. THE RT PROPELLER WAS ALSO STRUCK A GLANCING BLOW. THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE SKIN AND SUPPORT STRUCTURE BENEATH THE SKIN. THERE WAS DAMAGE TO WIRING IN THE AREA. THE NOSE STEERING A
- [SDR I5HA0858005F](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/I5HA0858005F.md): Channel · damaged · Jul 17, 2008 · N581P · Cvac 34031 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > DURING A STORM ON APRIL 6, 2008 A CARGO CAN (ULB) WAS THROWN INTO THE RT SIDE OF ACFT. THE RT PROPELLER WAS ALSO STRUCK A GLANCING BLOW. THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE SKIN AND SUPPORT STRUCTURE BENEATH THE SKIN. THERE WAS DAMAGE TO WIRING IN THE AREA. TH
- [SDR I5H2008F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/I5H2008F00000.md): Actuator · damaged · Apr 5, 2008 · N581P · Cvac 34031 · Landing Gear Steering System
  > DURING A STORM, ON APR 6,2008, A CARGO CAN (ULB) WAS THROWN INTO THE RT SIDE. THE RT PROP WAS ALSO STRUCK A GLANCING BLOW. THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE SKIN AND SUPPORT STRUCTURE BENEATH THE SKIN. THERE WAS DAMAGE TO WIRING IN THE AREA. THE NOSE STEE
- [SDR I5HA0258001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/I5HA0258001.md): Wing · gouged · Jan 18, 2006 · N581P · Cvac 34031 · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > A BAGGAGE CART DISCONNECTED FROM ITS TOW VEHICLE AND IMPACTED THE AIRCRAFT IN THE AREA OF THE LOWER LT WING LEAVING GOUGES AT WING STATIONS 51.5 AND 52.5 RANGING FROM.078 TO.380 WIDE AND.016 TO.038 DEEP. THE DAMAGE WAS ACCESSED. THE DAMAGED AREA DOES NOT
- [SDR I5HA0558008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/I5HA0558008.md): Arm · broken · Oct 1, 2005 · N581P · Cvac 34031 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > ENROUTE, CREW OBSERVED A (LANDING GEAR UNSAFE UP) INDICATION ON THE ANNUNCIATOR PANEL. THE LANDING GEAR WAS PLACED DOWN WITH ALL 3 LANDING GEAR INDICATING DOWN AND LOCKED. AC LANDED SAFELY. INSP OF RT LANDING GEAR BY THE OB MECHANIC REVEALED A BROKEN MLG AR
- [SDR 15HA0258007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/15HA0258007.md): Actuator · separated · Nov 2, 2002 · N581P · Cvac 34031 · Landing Gear Actuator
  > AFTER TAKEOFF, ENROUTE, THE PILOT HEAR A POP OR SNAP AFTER RAISING THE LANDING GEAR. THERE WERE NO OTHER ABNORMAL INDICATIONS IN THE COCKPIT AND THE FLIGHT WAS CONTINUED AND TERMINATED. THE LANDING WAS LOWERED UNEVENTFULLY. DURING THE POSTFLIGHT INSPECTION,
- [SDR ERA2001F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ERA2001F00000.md): Fuel Control · malfunctioned · May 21, 2001 · N569JA · Cvac 34031 · Fuel Control/Turbine Engines
  > LEFT ENGINE SHUTDOWN IN CRUISE DUE TO POWER DROPPING OFF, POWER LEVER ADVANCE HAD NO EFFECT. MADE UNEVENTFUL LANDING ANC. REPLACED NR 1 ENGINE FUEL CONTROL UNIT. GROUND OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD. (M)
- [SDR 20001113SH020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001113SH020.md): Clamp · broken · Jul 24, 2000 · N569JA · Cvac 34031 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
  > RIGHT E-HANDLE PULLED AFTER TAKEOFF DUE TO FIRE WARNING ZONE 1. FOUND NR 2 ENGINE U-JOINT TO INTERMEDIATE PIPE CLAMP BROKEN. REMOVED AND REPLACED SAME. (X)
- [SDR 20001024AP003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001024AP003.md): Seal · dislodged · Jul 2, 2000 · N538JA · Cvac 34031 · Passenger Compartment Windows
  > EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW ROW 3 LEFT POPPED OUT DURING TAXI, INSPECTED, PULLED FORCE TESTED AND RE-INSTALLED WINDOW. NO DISCREPANCIES NOTED.
- [SDR 20000616AP002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000616AP002.md): Fire Loop · shorted · Apr 11, 2000 · N569JA · Cvac 34031 · Fire Detection
  > ZONE 1 FIRE WARNING ILLUMINATED WITH WARNING BELL ON NR 2 ENGINE. NO VISIBLE SIGN OF FIRE. SHUT DOWN NR 2 ENGINE AND MADE UNEVENTFUL LANDING AT ANC. NO PHYSICAL EVIDENCE OF FIRE. REPLACED FORWARD ZONE 1 FIRE DETECTION LOOP ON NR 2 ENGINE. GROUND OPS CHECK
- [SDR 20000616AP001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000616AP001.md): Fire Loop · shorted · Apr 11, 2000 · N569JA · Cvac 34031 · Fire Detection
  > ZONE 1 FIRE WARNING ILLUMINATED WITH WARNING BELL ON NR 2 ENGINE. NO VISIBLE SIGN OF FIRE. SHUT DOWN NR 2 ENGINE AND MADE UNEVENTFUL LANDING AT ANC. NO PHYSICAL EVIDENCE OF FIRE. REPLACED FORWARD ZONE 1 FIRE DETECTION LOOP ON NR 2 ENGINE. GROUND OPS CHECK
- [SDR 2000ZZZM208](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2000ZZZM208.md): Generator · failed · Jan 28, 2000 · N569JA · Cvac 34031 · DC Generating System
  > LOST BOTH AIRSPEED INDICATORS ON APPROACH TO CDV IN HEAVY ICING. PITOT HEAT SELECTED ON AND FUNCTIONING. SELECTED ALTERNATE STATIC SOURCE ON BOTH SIDES. LEFT GEN DROPPED OFF LINE. RETURNED TO ANC AND MADE UNEVENTFUL LANDING. REPOSITIONED STATIC SWITCHES T
- [SDR 99ZZZM388](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZM388.md): Fitting · broken · Jun 10, 1999 · N538JA · Cvac 34031 · Landing Gear Doors
  > DURING PILOT TRAINING, TRANSIT LIGHT REMAINED ON WITH GEAR UP. MADE UNEVENTFUL LANDING ANC. LEFT MAIN GEAR OUTBOARD GEAR DOOR RETRACT FITTING BROKEN, CAUSING INBOARD WHEEL ASSY CONTACT WITH INBOARD GEAR DOOR. REPAIRED NACELLE LONGERON AND REPLACED OUTBOARD
- [SDR 99ZZZM425](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZM425.md): Fuel Pump · failed · Dec 14, 1998 · N73126 · Cvac 34031 · Engine Fuel Pump
  > ON APPROACH TO NUC, NR 2 ENGINE LOST HP PRIMARY FUEL PUMP FAILURE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, TIT INCREASED. SECURED ENGINE.
- [SDR 99ZZZX1959](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1959.md): Tube · worn · Nov 20, 1998 · N73104 · Cvac 34031 · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > ON APPROACH TO JAX, NR 2 ENGINE GEARBOX LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. PRECAUTIONARY SHUT DOWN OF NR 2 ENGINE. AIRCRAFT LANDED AT DESTINATION AIRPORT UNEVENTFULLY.
- [SDR 98ZZZM827](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZM827.md): Bearing · destroyed · Sep 29, 1998 · N569JA · Cvac 34031 · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > RIGHT MLG OUTBOARD WHEEL ASSY DEPARTED AIRCRAFT ON LANDING ANC BOTH WHEEL BEARINGS HAD DISINTIGRATED. NO EVIDENCE OF HEAT DISTRESS. GREASE WAS FOUND IN BEARING CAVITY AND ON REMAINING ROLLERS. BEARINGS INSTALLED NEW TWO MONTHS EARLIER. SUSPECT DAMAGED OR DE
- [SDR 98ZZZM224](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZM224.md): Air Distribution · smoke · Jan 27, 1998 · N3HH · Cvac 34031 · Air Distribution System
  > LIGHT SMOKE IN CABIN AFTER TAKEOFF.
- [SDR 97ZZZM1154](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZM1154.md): Fire Control · failed · Nov 9, 1997 · N568JA · Cvac 34031 · Fire Detection
  > DURING TAKEOFF FROM ABQ, FIRE WARNING BELL AND LIGHT CAME ON. MAINTENANCE VISUALLY INSPECTED ALL THREE ZONES ON BOTH ENGINES. SELF TEST PERFORMED, GROUND TEST OK. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO ADQ AND MADE UNEVENTFUL LANDING. (M)
- [SDR GAIA9757](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GAIA9757.md): Squat Switch · failed · Oct 23, 1997 · N866TA · Cvac 34031 · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > KHA - FLT 267 - CUU TO ELP - ON APPROACH FOR LANDING AT ELP THE FLIGHT CRWE COULD NOT SELECT GEAR DOWN. ABNORMAL PROCEDURES WERE FOLLOWED AND THE GEAR WAS EXTENDED. AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING WAS MADE. INSPECTION REVEALED A GROUNDED MAIN LANDING GEAR SQUAT SWITC
- [SDR 98ZZZM223](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZM223.md): Stack · cracked · Oct 20, 1997 · N3HH · Cvac 34031 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
  > DURING CLIMB-OUT, AFTER TURNING OFF ADI, ENGINE STARTED RUNNING ROUGH. FIRE WAS OBSERVED COMING FROM THE EXHAUST STACKS, SIMULTANEOUSLY, THE FIRE LIGHT AND BELL WENT OFF. THE ENGINE WAS SECURED, FIRE EXTINGUISHED AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO NTD WITHOUT INCI
- [SDR 97ZZZX4609](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4609.md): Screw · missing · Sep 17, 1997 · N569JA · Cvac 34031 · Wing Miscellaneous Structure
  > LOOSE PANEL ON WING FLAP PULLEY COVER. RETURNED TO ANC, MADE UNEVENTFUL LANDING. REPLACED COVER SCREWS. NO OTHER DAMAGE NOTED.
- [SDR 97ZZZM783](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZM783.md): Air Distribution · smoke · Jul 8, 1997 · N569JA · Cvac 34031 · Air Distribution System
  > SMOKE DETECTED IN CABIN ON LANDING. PERFORMED ENGINE RUN, PRESSURIZATION SYSTEM ON, CABIN HEAT FULL HOT, SUPPLEMENTAL HEATER ON, AND COMPLETED ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEM TEST. NO SMOKE DETECTED, ALL SYSTEMS OPERATE NORMAL. VISUAL INSPECTION OF ENGINE DRIVEN COMPR
- [SDR GAIA9703](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GAIA9703.md): Acc Gear Box · low oil · Feb 27, 1997 · N866TA · Cvac 34031 · Accessory Gearboxes
  > FLT 269 - ON SHORT FINAL INTO EL PASO, LEFT GEAR BOX LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY FOLLOWED BY A STEADY ILLUMINATION. AT THIS TIME THE LEFT ENGINE WAS FEATHERED AND THE AIRCRAFT MADE AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING. MAINTENANCE FOUND LEFT G
- [SDR GAIA9702](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GAIA9702.md): Skin · cracked · Feb 16, 1997 · N3412 · Cvac 34031 · Elevator, Plate/Skin
  > A 5 INCH CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE TOP RIGHT ELEVATOR SKIN. THE ELEVATOR P/N 3402200001 WAS REMOVED AND INSPECTED FOR INTERNAL DAMAGE, NONE FOUND. THE CRACKED SKIN WAS REMOVED AT ORIGINAL SEAMS, NEW SKINS FABRICATED AND INSTALLED IAW GENERAL DYNAMICS CV 340 STR
- [SDR GAIA9632](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GAIA9632.md): Gear Handle · lack of lube · Nov 15, 1996 · N3412 · Cvac 34031 · Landing Gear Selector
  > FLT 475 ON APPROACH INTO CLE, FLIGHT CREW NOTED WITH LANDING GEAR HANDLE DOWN THE GREEN DOWN SAFE LIGHTS DID NOT ILLUMINATE. ATC WAS NOTIFIED, FLIGHT CREW REQUESTED TO GO AROUND AND RECYCLE THE LANDING GEAR. AFTER RECYCLING THE GEAR, THE THREE GREEN DOWN SAF
- [SDR 96ZZZM1552](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZM1552.md): Cylinder · low pressure · Nov 1, 1996 · N73153 · Cvac 34031 · Escape Slide
  > DURING SCHEDULED CHECK, THE EVACUATION SLIDE CYLINDER PRESSURE WAS FOUND BELOW LIMITS. THE EVACUATION SLIDE/CYLINDER ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED.
- [SDR GAIA9627](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GAIA9627.md): Brake Line · ruptured · Oct 4, 1996 · N3412 · Cvac 34031 · Landing Gear Brake System
  > FLT 475 - CVG-CLE - DURIGN TAXI AFTER NORMAL LANDING AT CLE A LOSS OF BRAKING ACTION WAS NOTICED. EMERGENCY AIR BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS STOPPED ON THE RUNWAY. THE AIRCRAFT WAS TOWED OFF THE RUNWAY. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE RIGHT INBO
- [SDR GAIA9526](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GAIA9526.md): Spar · cracked · Dec 15, 1995 · N3412 · Cvac 34031 · Wing Spar
  > DURING C-CHECK INSPECTION, AN 4.5 INCH LONG CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE LT TOP OUTBOARD SPAR RAIL. THE CRACKED SPAR WAS REPAIRED IAW TRACOR SERVICE ENGINEERING REPORT CODE 340/440-57-50 DATED 12/11/95 AND KHAC EA CV-57-25, DATED 12-9-95. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERV
- [SDR ERA00022](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ERA00022.md): Battery Pack · discharged · Dec 10, 1995 · N538JA · Cvac 34031 · Emergency Lighting
  > TWO INTERIOR EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOP, LT SIDE FACING FORWARD ROW 5 AND 8. REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACK AND OPS CHECKS GOOD.
- [SDR 95ZZZX6287](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6287.md): Eel Battery · dirty · Sep 28, 1995 · N73153 · Cvac 34031 · Emergency Lighting
  > DURING SCHEDULED CHECK, THE MOST FORWARD INTERNAL EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT WAS FOUND TO BE INOPERATIVE. REMOVED OXIDATION FROM BATTERY CONTACTS. SUBSEQUENT OPERATIONAL CHECKS WERE SATISFACTORY.
- [SDR ERA00006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ERA00006.md): Switch Bracket · loose · May 24, 1995 · N569JA · Cvac 34031 · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > LEFT GEAR DOWN LIGHT WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE. RETURNED TO ANC AND MADE UNEVENTFUL LANDING. TIGHTENED AND RERIGGED LOOSE LT MLG DOWNLOCK SWITCH BRACKET IAW CV580 M/M 32-61-31 PG 501 AND 502. RETRACT TEST SUCCESSFUL.
- [SDR GAIA955A](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GAIA955A.md): Access Gear Box · leaking · Mar 4, 1995 · N866TA · Cvac 34031 · Turbine Engine Accessory Drive
  > FLT 123 - PILOT NOTED NR 1 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE DROPPING TWO PSI EVERY TEN MINUTES UNTIL OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AT 9 PSI, AT THIS TIME THE FLIGHT CREW SHUT DOWN NR 1 ENGINE AND FEATHERED AND PROPELLER USING EMERGENCY PROCEDURES, AND EMERGENCY WA
- [SDR ERA00003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ERA00003.md): Uplock Lever · cracked · Feb 16, 1995 · N569JA · Cvac 34031 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > GEAR UNLOCK LIGHT WOULD NOT GO OUT AFTER DEPARTURE. FOUND LEVER P/N 240-8557101-6 CRACKED. THIS CRACKED LEVER WOULD NOT ALLOW THE NLG UPLOCK TO ACTUATE. RE-RIGGED NOSE LANDING GEAR AND PERFORMED RETRACT TEST.
- [SDR ERA00002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ERA00002.md): Uplock Lever · cracked · Feb 16, 1995 · N569JA · Cvac 34031 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > NOSE LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT. FOUND LEVER P/N 240-8557101-6 CRACKED. THIS CRACKED LEVER WOULD NOT ALLOW THE NLG UPLOCK TO ACTUATE.
- [SDR ERA00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ERA00001.md): Battery Pack · discharged · Jan 25, 1995 · N569JA · Cvac 34031 · Emergency Lighting
  > INTERIOR EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT ON RT SIDE ROW 3 INOP. REPLACED BATTERY PACK.
- [SDR ERA00014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ERA00014.md): Air Distr · smoke · Jan 17, 1995 · N568JA · Cvac 34031 · Air Distribution System
  > SMOKE APPEARED IN CABIN. RAN AIRCRAFT FOR 30 MINUTES ON THE GROUND, OPERATED HEAT AND PRESSURIZATION IN ALL MODES, NO SMOKE NOTED. PERFORMED CHECK FLIGHT, COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM.

## 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 = '34031'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/convair-340-31/reports

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