# Service difficulty reports: Convair 580

A list on [Convair 580](https://openairdocs.org/model/convair-580.md).

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- [SDR VGCA20231009001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20231009001.md): Clamp · broken · Oct 9, 2023 · N141FL · Cvac 580 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
  > RH ENGINE ZONE 1 FIRE INDICATION AND LH ENGINE ZONE 2 FIRE INDICATION. FOUND RH TAILPIPE DISCONNECTED CAUSING RH ZONE 1 FIRE INDICATION. LH ZONE 2 FIRE INDICATION WAS FALSE WARNING CAUSE BY BAD DIODE.
- [SDR VGCA20220218001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20220218001.md): Spring · broken · Feb 18, 2022 · N141FL · Cvac 580 · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > NOSE LANDING GEAR NOT INDICATING DOWN AND LOCKED
- [SDR CVGA20211227001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CVGA20211227001.md): Fuel Control · failed · Dec 18, 2021 · N286NN · Cvac 580 · Fuel Controlling System
  > RIGHT ENGINE SHUTDOWN IN FLIGHT DURING DESCENT IN THE MID FL300. NO N1 ROTATION FOR ATTEMPTED RESTART.
- [SDR VGCA20211119001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20211119001.md): None · none · Nov 19, 2021 · N171FL · Cvac 580 · Engine RPM Indicating System
  > DURING TAKE OFF, THE RH ENGINE RPM DROPPED TO 13,400. ENGINE RPM RECOVED WHEN PROP SYNC IS SELECTED OFF
- [SDR VGCA201809143001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA201809143001.md): Fire Warning · activated · Sep 13, 2018 · N151FL · Cvac 580 · Fire Detection
  > NR 2 ENGINE ZONE 1 FIRE WARNING IN FLIGHT.
- [SDR VGCA201806210001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA201806210001.md): Spar · corroded · Jun 20, 2018 · N151FL · Cvac 580 · Wing Spar
  > CORROSION FOUND ON THE REAR SPAR RAIL LEFT WING, BETWEEN LWS 14 AND 15.
- [SDR VGCA20170919001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20170919001.md): Engine · overtemp · Sep 19, 2017 · N151FL · Cvac 580 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > LEFT ENGINE INDICATED HIGH TEMPERATURES WHICH COULD NOT BE IMMEDIATELY CONTROLLED BY POWER LEVER, EVENTUALLY TIT INDICATION WERE RETURNED TO NORMAL PARAMETERS. CAUSE STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION.
- [SDR VGCA20160920001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20160920001.md): Relay · shorted · Sep 20, 2016 · N151FL · Cvac 580 · Door Warning System
  > BELLY DOOR LIGHT ON IN FLIGHT, WITH ELECTRICAL ODOR.
- [SDR VGCA20160725002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20160725002.md): Plug · corroded · Jul 25, 2016 · N991FL · Cvac 580 · Passenger Compartment Windows
  > CORROSION ON WINDOW PLUG FRAME BS 375 - 465. REPAIRED THE WINDOW PLUG IAW DWG R508-053-004-001.
- [SDR VGCA20160725001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20160725001.md): Skin · corroded · Jul 25, 2016 · N991FL · Cvac 580 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > SKIN CORRODED AT BS 193-210 STRINGER 7L. REPAIRED THE AREA IAW DWG R508-053-003-001.
- [SDR VGCA20151015001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20151015001.md): Channel · cracked · Oct 19, 2015 · N171FL · Cvac 580 · Fuselage Main, Attach Fittings
  > RIGHT LOWER C CHANNEL NLG ATTACH STATION 76 CRACKED.
- [SDR VGCA20150608003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20150608003.md): Stringer · cracked · Jun 8, 2015 · N191FL · Cvac 580 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer
  > DISCOVERED CRACKED STRINGER 22L AT STATION 210.
- [SDR VGCA20150608002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20150608002.md): Beltframe · dented · Jun 8, 2015 · N191FL · Cvac 580 · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > DISCOVERED DAMAGED, DENTED, BELT FRAME AT STATION 395R FLOOR LEVEL..
- [SDR VGCA20150608001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20150608001.md): Beltframe · cracked · Jun 8, 2015 · N191FL · Cvac 580 · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > DISCOVERED CRACKED BELT FRAME AT STATION 261L, FLOOR LEVEL.
- [SDR VGCA20150428013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20150428013.md): Doubler · corroded · Apr 28, 2015 · N131FL · Cvac 580 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
  > FOUND CORROSION ON AFT CARGO DOOR ACTUATOR DOUBLER.
- [SDR VGCA20150428012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20150428012.md): Angle · cracked · Apr 28, 2015 · N131FL · Cvac 580 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
  > REPLACED CRACKED CARGO DOOR ACTUATOR MOUNT ANGLES.
- [SDR VGCA20150428011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20150428011.md): Hinge · corroded · Apr 28, 2015 · N131FL · Cvac 580 · Fuselage, Door Hinge
  > FOUND CORROSION ON CARGO DOOR HINGE. REPLACED DOOR HINGE.
- [SDR VGCA20150428010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20150428010.md): Stringer · cracked · Apr 28, 2015 · N131FL · Cvac 580 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer
  > STRINGER 30 CRACKED AT STATION 661.
- [SDR VGCA20150428009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20150428009.md): Structure · corroded · Apr 28, 2015 · N131FL · Cvac 580 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > FOUND STRINGER TO SKIN CORROSION AT RT FS 210 - 227.
- [SDR VGCA20150428008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20150428008.md): Stringer · cracked · Apr 28, 2015 · N131FL · Cvac 580 · Wing, Longeron/Stringer
  > RIGHT WING STRINGER IN DRY BAY BETWEEN RIB 0 - 1 CRACKED.
- [SDR VGCA20150428004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20150428004.md): Stringer · cracked · Apr 28, 2015 · N131FL · Cvac 580 · Wing, Longeron/Stringer
  > RIGHT WING STRINGER IN DRY BAY BETWEEN RIB 0 - 1 CRACKED.
- [SDR VGCA20150428007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20150428007.md): Structure · cracked · Apr 28, 2015 · N131FL · Cvac 580 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > FOUND CRACKS IN NOSE WW AT STATION 26 RT.
- [SDR VGCA20150428006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20150428006.md): Structure · corroded · Apr 28, 2015 · N131FL · Cvac 580 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > CORROSION FOUND AROUND RT PRESS VESSEL ELEC PASS THROUGH.
- [SDR VGCA20150428005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20150428005.md): Longeron · cracked · Apr 28, 2015 · N131FL · Cvac 580 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer
  > LEFT SLIDING WINDOW LONGERON CRACKED.
- [SDR VGCA201504280004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA201504280004.md): Skin · corroded · Apr 28, 2015 · N131FL · Cvac 580 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > REMOVED PREVIOUS REPAIR BETWEEN STRINGERS 15 - 16 DUE TO CORROSION. CLEANED CORROSION, PRIMED, RESEALED & REINSTALLED.
- [SDR VGCA20150428003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20150428003.md): Structure · corroded · Apr 28, 2015 · N131FL · Cvac 580 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > REMOVED PREVIOUS REPAIR BETWEEN STRINGERS 18 - 19 DUE TO CORROSION. CLEANED CORROSION, PRIMED, RESEALED & REINSTALLED.
- [SDR VGCA20150428002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20150428002.md): Rib · cracked · Apr 28, 2015 · N131FL · Cvac 580 · Wing, Rib/Bulkhead
  > LEFT WING DRY BAY RIB 2 CRACKED.
- [SDR VGCA20150428001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20150428001.md): Longeron · cracked · Apr 28, 2015 · N131FL · Cvac 580 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer
  > LEFT SLIDING WINDOW LOWER LONGERON FRAME STATION 64 IS CRACKED.
- [SDR VGCA20150315002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20150315002.md): Splice · corroded · Mar 15, 2015 · N151FL · Cvac 580 · Fuselage Main, Keel
  > CORROSION FOUND ON THE FWD KEEL BEAM SPLICE.
- [SDR VGCA20150315001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20150315001.md): Extension · cracked · Mar 15, 2015 · N151FL · Cvac 580 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > NOSE LANDING GEAR WW BEAM EXTENSION CRACKED.
- [SDR VGCA20150303002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20150303002.md): Fire Warning · activated · Mar 3, 2015 · N141FL · Cvac 580 · Fire Detection
  > AT THE TOP OF CLIMB, A ZONE 3 FIRE INDICATION APPEARED. FOLLOWED PRECAUTIONARY ENG SHUTDOWN & FIRE BOTTLES WERE DISCHARGED. WHILE PERFORMING MX, TECHNICIAN VISUALLY VERIFIED RT FWD FIRE BOTTLE FAILED TO DISCHARGE.
- [SDR VGCA20150127001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20150127001.md): Anti-Skid Valve · bypassing · Jan 27, 2015 · N151FL · Cvac 580 · Brake Anti-Skid Section
  > LOSS OF HYD QTY IN FLIGHT. UTILIZED APPROPRIATE CHECKLIST. UPON LANDING EMER BRAKE FAILED. WHILE TROUBLESHOOTING DETERMINED PROBLEM WAS WITH THE ANTI-SKID SYS.
- [SDR CA141023006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA141023006.md): Pin · sheared · Oct 22, 2014 · Cvac 580 · Fuel Selector/Shut-Off Valve
  > (CAN) DURING A 375 HR ANNUAL INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE RIGHT MECHANICAL FUEL SHUTOFF VALVE AT THE FIREWALL HAD A SHEARED ACTUATOR PIN. THIS CAUSED THE FUEL PORTION OF AN EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN TO REMAIN IN AN OPEN CONFIGURATION. THE COMPONENT HAS BEEN R
- [SDR VGCA20131108001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20131108001.md): Skin · cracked · Nov 8, 2013 · N181FL · Cvac 580 · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > LEFT WING LOWER SKIN REPAIR AT DRAIN FITTING BETWEEN WS 4 & 5.
- [SDR CA130807006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130807006.md): Coupling · cracked · Aug 7, 2013 · Cvac 580 · Rudder Structure
  > (CAN) DURING OVERHAUL OF RUDDER TORQUE TUBE ASSY, THE LOWER COUPLING WAS FOUND CRACKED.
- [SDR VGCA20130523001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20130523001.md): Longeron · cracked · May 23, 2013 · N141FL · Cvac 580 · Nacelle/Pylon, Longeron/Stringer
  > NACELLE, RT LOWER INBD LONGERON CRACKED.
- [SDR VGCA20130403001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20130403001.md): Spar · corroded · Apr 3, 2013 · N131FL · Cvac 580 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/Rib
  > LEFT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER LWR REAR SPAR CORRODED.
- [SDR CA130705008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130705008.md): Static Inverter · failed · Sep 20, 2012 · Cvac 580 · AC Inverter
  > (CAN) DURING PRE-DEPARTURE GROUND CHECKS THE FLIGHT CREW WAS UNABLE TO APPLY INVERTER POWER. TROUBLESHOOTING DETERMINED THAT THE INVERTER SYSTEM, 2 INVERTERS IN PARALLEL, WAS INOPERATIVE. BOTH INVERTERS WERE REPLACED AND WHEN POWER WAS APPLIED IT WAS FOUND T
- [SDR VGCA201205010001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA201205010001.md): Spar · corroded · May 1, 2012 · N191FL · Cvac 580 · Wing Spar
  > CORROSION LT AND RT WING, OUTER, UPPER REAR SPAR WS23-WS29.
- [SDR VGCA20120313](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20120313.md): Exhaust Duct · cracked · Mar 13, 2012 · N141FL · Cvac 580 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
  > NR 1 ENGINE ZONE 1 FIRE WARNING. FOUND EXHAUST DUCT CRACKED.
- [SDR VGCA20110517](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20110517.md): Longeron · corroded · May 17, 2011 · N191FL · Cvac 580 · Nacelle/Pylon, Longeron/Stringer
  > RIGHT NACELLE STA 8 AND 6 LONGERON HAD SEVERE CORROSION.
- [SDR VGCA20100805](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20100805.md): Longeron · corroded · Aug 5, 2010 · N191FL · Cvac 580 · Nacelle/Pylon, Longeron/Stringer
  > LEFT INBD UPPER NACELLE LONGERON HAD EXCESSIVE CORROSION.
- [SDR 2010FA0000778](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000778.md): Unknown · odor · Aug 3, 2010 · N39 · Cvac 580 · Air Distribution System
  > FLIGHT CREW NOTICED ELECTRICAL SMELL, RETURNED TO BASE. MX INSPECTED CTR CONSOLE AREA. COULD NOT DUPLICATE MALFUNCTION. PERFORMED OPS CHECK OF AFCS, FMS, WX RADAR, RTU, EFIS AND NAV SYSTEMS. NO DEFECTS NOTED. NO SMOKE OR BURNING SMELL NOTED. OPS CK GOOD IAW C
- [SDR VGCA20090928](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20090928.md): Fuel Control · malfunctioned · Sep 28, 2009 · N171FL · Cvac 580 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > FLAMEOUT OF NR 2 ENGINE DUE TO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION OF FUEL SHUTOFF IN FUEL CONTROL.
- [SDR I5HA0858015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/I5HA0858015.md): Skin · damaged · Dec 26, 2008 · N588X · Cvac 580 · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > DURING CLIMB OUT, EN-ROUTE, THE CREW FELT A "THUMP" POSSIBLY FROM THE LT WING. THE CREW COULD NOT SEE ANY DAMAGE AND DID NOT EXPERIENCE ANY CONTROL PROBLEMS. THE CREW CONTINUED THEIR FLIGHT AND LANDED UNEVENTFULLY. EXAMINATION BY THE CREW OF THE LT WING REV
- [SDR 15HA0858014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/15HA0858014.md): O-Ring · leaking · Dec 19, 2008 · N581P · Cvac 580 · Propeller Feathering/Reversing
  > DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL DEPARTING, ENROUTE, THE NR ONE ENG AUTO-FEATHERED. THE CREW ABORTED THE TAKEOFF AND RETURNED TO BASE. MX PERSONNEL OBSERVED A LARGE AMOUNT OF OIL AROUND THE FRONT OF THE PROPELLER. FURTHER INSP REVEALED A FAILED O’RING BENEATH THE FE
- [SDR CA081203012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA081203012.md): Valve · failed · Nov 26, 2008 · Cvac 580 · Propeller Controlling System
  > (CAN) IN FLIGHT, CREW EXPERIENCED A FAILURE OF THE NR 2 ENG PITCH LOCK VALVE. ENGINE WAS E-HANDLED AND AC LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINT REPLACED THE NR 2 PITCH LOCK VALVE AND ACFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR I5HA08580004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/I5HA08580004.md): Hub · leaking · Apr 17, 2008 · N587X · Cvac 580 · Propeller Hub Section
  > ON APPROACH, THE CREW FELT A VIBRATION ON THE NR1 ENGINE AND SHUT IT DOWN AS A PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE. MAINT INSPECTED THE AC AND FOUND THE NR 1 PROP LEAKING BETWEEN THE HUB AND REGULATOR. THE PROP WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH A SERVICEABLE PROP, RIG CHECKS CO
- [SDR I5HA041108001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/I5HA041108001.md): Volt Regulator · out of adjust · Apr 11, 2008 · N585P · Cvac 580 · DC Regulator
  > AFTER CLIMB OUT, THE CREW LOST THE NR1 DC GENERATOR. AS A PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE THEY RETURNED TO DEPARTURE FOR MAINT TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. MAINT RERACKED THE NR1 DC GEN CONTROL PANEL AND PARALLEL THE DC GENERATORS IAW THE MM. THE AC WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE A
- [SDR I5HA0858005E](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/I5HA0858005E.md): Channel · damaged · Apr 5, 2008 · N581P · Cvac 580 · Standard Practices/Structures
  > DURING A STORM (MIA) A CARGO CAN (ULB) WAS THROWN INTO THE RT SIDE OF N581P. 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

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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 = '580'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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