# Service difficulty reports: Dehavilland DHC-7-103

A list on [Dehavilland DHC-7-103](https://openairdocs.org/model/dehavilland-dhc-7-103.md).

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- [SDR CA190621012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190621012.md): Buss · damaged · Jun 15, 2019 · Dhav DHC7103 · AC Power Distribution System
  > (CAN) DURING CRUISE, LEFT AC BUS CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CAPTAIN ELECTED TO RETURN TO DESTINATION FOR TROUBLESHOOTING. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE LEFT AC BUS CONTACTOR WAS STICKING INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACTOR WAS REPLACED AND AIRCRAFT RELEASED BACK TO SERVIC
- [SDR 2019FA0000112](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2019FA0000112.md): Bracket · cracked · Apr 9, 2019 · N53993 · Dhav DHC7103 · Rudder Control System
  > PILOT'S RUDDER PEDAL CONTROL MECHANISM BRACKET ASSY CRACKED. IPC 27-20-00, FIG 10, ITEM 50, PN 72710086-001. REPORTED A BRACKET HAD BROKEN ON THEIR AIRCRAFT AND RECOMMENDED "ONE TIME INSPECTION" FOR MAINTENANCE TO INSPECT THEIR ASSIGNED AIRCRAFT. INSPECTED ASS
- [SDR QM7R201904020004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QM7R201904020004.md): Bracket · cracked · Apr 2, 2019 · N53993 · Dhav DHC7103 · Rudder Control System
  > ONE TIME INSPECTION FOR CRACK/BREAK OF THE RUDDER CONTROL MECHANISM BRACKET. THE INSPECTION RESULTED IN IDENTIFYING A CRACK AT BOTTOM OF RADIUS.
- [SDR CA160108007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA160108007.md): Line · ruptured · Jan 4, 2016 · Dhav DHC7103 · Hydraulic System, Main
  > (CAN) ON APPROACH, WHEN FLAP 25 WAS SELECTED, HAD A MASTER CAUTION AND NOTICED, HYDRAULIC PUMPS NR 1 AND NR 2 HAD FAILED AND HYDRAULIC SYS PRESSURE ON NR 1 WAS LOST. A GO-AROUND WAS THEN CONDUCTED AND RETURNED TO DEPARTURE. LANDED AND TAXIED IN WITHOUT INCID
- [SDR CA150422004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150422004.md): Connector · broken · Apr 19, 2015 · Dhav DHC7103 · Landing Gear System Wiring
  > (CAN) ON ARRIVAL AT DESTINATION ON FINAL APPROACH, CREW WERE UNABLE TO LOWER THE GEAR USING NORMAL PROCEDURE. ACFT DID NOT LAND BUT RETURNED & WENT INTO HOLD POSITION & CARRIED OUT A SUCCESSFUL EMER GEAR LOWERING PROCEDURE. ACFT THEN LANDED UNEVENTFULLY. FA
- [SDR CA140713001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140713001.md): Vortex Gen · missing · Jul 13, 2014 · Dhav DHC7103 · Wing Miscellaneous Structure
  > (CAN) ON A PRE-FLIGHT 4 VORTEX GENERATORS WERE FOUND MISSING ON THE WING TOP. THE CREW REVIEWED THE CDL AND THE AIRCRAFT COULD OPERATE WITH NO PERFORMANCE PENALTY. MAINTENANCE WAS MADE AWARE AND GENERATED A WORK CARD FOR WHEN IT RETURNS TO REPLACE THE UNITS MI
- [SDR CA140529007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140529007.md): Garlock Seal · failed · May 27, 2014 · Dhav DHC7103 · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), Main
  > (CAN) SHORTLY AFTER LEVELING OFF AT FL170 NR 1 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WAS OBSERVED FLUCTUATING, CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN. ENGINE HYDRAULIC PUMP GARLOC SEAL REPLACED AND ACFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR CA131218027](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA131218027.md): Switch · failed · Dec 16, 2013 · Dhav DHC7103 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear
  > (CAN) THERE HAVE BEEN 4 OCCURRENCES, THE 4TH WAS A TEST FLIGHT, WHERE THE ACFT TOOK OFF AND THE LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT. THE WEIGHT ON WHEELS SWITCHES WERE CLEANED, THE CABIN SAFETY VALVES WOULD NOT CLOSE DUE TO A FAULT IN THE WEIGHT ON WHEELS SYSTEM,
- [SDR CA131030005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA131030005.md): Actuator · failed · Oct 23, 2013 · Dhav DHC7103 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > (CAN) AFTER O/H, MLG ACTUATOR WAS INSTALLED AND WHEN JACKED, FUNCTIONED ON RETRACTION, BUT FAILED ON EXTENSION DURING GEAR SWING.
- [SDR CA130918010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130918010.md): Engine · surges · Sep 13, 2013 · Dhav DHC7103 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > (CAN) ON CLIMB THROUGH 15 000 FT NR 4 ENGINE BEGAN TO SURGE WITH ASSOCIATED FLUCTUATIONS IN TORQUE, ITT AND FUEL FLOW. WHEN THE FLIGHT CREW CLOSED THE NR 4 AIRFRAME BLEED VALVE AND REDUCED POWER THE ENGINE STABILIZED. NO FURTHER ISSUES WERE NOTED FOR THE RES
- [SDR CA130918008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130918008.md): Acm · failed · Sep 9, 2013 · Dhav DHC7103 · Cabin Cooling System
  > (CAN) SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, F/A CALLED COCKPIT, STATING THERE WAS SMOKE IN THE CABIN. CREW RETURNED TO AIRPORT AND ON FINAL APPROACH, SMOKE CLEARED. FLIGHT CREW REPORTED THERE WAS A SMELL LIKE ENGINE OIL. MAINTENANCE CARRIED OUT TROUBLESHOOTING AND FOUND OI
- [SDR CA130620011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130620011.md): Oil System · leaking · Jun 18, 2013 · Dhav DHC7103 · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > (CAN) ON START OF NR 4 ENGINE AT CDK2, ENGINE OIL WAS OBSERVED EXITING FROM THE ENGINE BREATHER OVERBOARD VENT, COMPRESSOR DRAIN AND GAS GENERATOR DRAIN. THE START WAS ABORTED AND MAINTENANCE WAS CONTACTED. ON INSPECTION THE ENGINE WAS DETERMINED TO BE UNSER
- [SDR CA130607015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130607015.md): Actuator · failed · Jun 4, 2013 · Dhav DHC7103 · Trailing Edge Flap Actuator
  > (CAN) ON APPROACH THE T/E FLAPS WOULD NOT EXTEND WHEN SELECTED. ON INSPECTION MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL FOUND THE FLAP BALLSCREW ACTUATOR RT MID POSITION DIFFICULT TO ROTATE, ADEQUATE LUBRICATION WAS PRESENT. THE ADDED TORQUE REQUIRED TO ROTATE THE SCREWJACK CAU
- [SDR CA130531014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130531014.md): Starter Gen · malfunctioned · May 31, 2013 · Dhav DHC7103 · Starter-Generator
  > (CAN) WHEN REMOVING THE STARTER/GENERATOR DURING A SCHEDULED ENGINE CHANGE THE GENERATOR DRIVESHAFT STAYED IN THE ACCESSORY GEARBOX. ON INSPECTION IT WAS NOTED THE RETAINING NUT FOR THE DRIVESHAFT HAD BACKED OFF AND PASSED THROUGH THE COOLING FAN WHILE THE STA
- [SDR CA130128019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130128019.md): Blade · cracked · Jan 24, 2013 · Dhav DHC7103 · Propeller Blade Section
  > (CAN) BLADE SHANK WAS REWORKED FOR CORROSION TO MAXIMUM LIMITS IN ZONE 1, QUADRANT 2. LPI INSPECTION SUBSEQUENTLY REVEALED WHAT LOOKS TO BE A CRACK.
- [SDR CA130124025](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130124025.md): Garlock Seal · leaking · Jan 23, 2013 · Dhav DHC7103 · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > (CAN) NR 2 ENGINE SHUTDOWN ON FINAL APPROACH DUE TO LOSS OF ENGINE OIL PRESSURE. FAULTY HYDRAULIC PUMP GARLOC SEAL REPLACED, CHECKED SERVICEABLE.
- [SDR CA121228002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA121228002.md): Oil System · low pressure · Dec 4, 2012 · Dhav DHC7103 · Engine Oil Indicating System
  > (CAN) NR 2 ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN FOR PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WAS DROPPING OFF AND THE LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT WAS FLICKERING. UPON A MAINTENANCE INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE WAS UNABLE TO START THE EFFECTED ENGINE FOR
- [SDR CA121210009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA121210009.md): Oil System · low pressure · Dec 4, 2012 · Dhav DHC7103 · Engine Oil Pressure
  > (CAN) ACFT DEPARTED FOR A MAINTENANCE TEST FLIGHT. PART WAY THROUGH THE CVR TEST, THE PILOTS RECEIVED THE MASTER CAUTION, NR 2 LOW OIL PRESSURE CAUTION LIGHT. THE GAUGE CONFIRMED LOW OIL PRESSURE SO THEY SHUTDOWN NR 2 ENGINE AND RETURNED TO DEPARTURE AIRPORT
- [SDR CA121005005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA121005005.md): Engine · power loss · Oct 3, 2012 · Dhav DHC7103 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > (CAN) DURING CRUISE, THE NR 4 ENGINE T5 ROSE ABOVE 800 DEGREES C ILLUMINATING THE ASSOCIATED WARNING LIGHT WITH A CORRESPONDING YAW TO THE RT AND THE TORQUE DROPPED TO A MINIMUM POWER LEVEL, NG DROPPED TO APPROXIMATELY 60 PERCENT AND AN ODOR WAS DETECTED IN TH
- [SDR CA120920006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120920006.md): Strut · broken · Sep 18, 2012 · Dhav DHC7103 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck
  > (CAN) DURING POST FLIGHT INSPECTION, THE RT MLG UPPER LOCK STRUT WAS FOUND TO BE BROKEN AT THE UPPER, LOCK STRUT ACTUATOR, ATTACH POINT. THE LIFE LIMIT FOR THIS PART IS 60,000 LANDINGS AND IT HAD 15,949 LANDINGS REMAINING. THERE HAVE BEEN 3 SB ISSUED, 7-32-21
- [SDR CA120905011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120905011.md): Contactor · failed · Sep 5, 2012 · Dhav DHC7103 · Propeller/Rotor Anti-Ice/De-Ice System
  > (CAN) WHEN THE FLIGHT CREW SELECTED PROP DE-ICE IT FAULTED. UPON INSPECTION THE AC CONTACTOR FOR THE NR 2 PROP, IN THE NR 2 WHEEL WELL ELECTRICAL BOX, HAD FAILED. THE CONTACTOR AND SEVERAL TERMINALS WERE REPLACED AND THE SYS FUNCTION CHECKED WITH NO DEFECTS
- [SDR CA120219001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120219001.md): Boot · failed · Feb 16, 2012 · Dhav DHC7103 · Airfoil Anti/De-ice System
  > (CAN) A LIGHT PULSING SENSATION WAS FELT IN THE LT CONTROL WHEEL SHORTLY AFTER ROTATION. FLAP RETRACTION AT 400. NO CHANGE FELT. ACCELERATED TO NORMAL CLIMB SPEED OF 150 KTS. PULSING SENSATION IN LT CONTROL WHEEL REDUCED SLIGHTLY. DURING THE CLIMB THE AIR
- [SDR CA120110005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120110005.md): Nose Cone · cut · Jan 10, 2012 · Dhav DHC7103 · Nacelle/Pylon, Main Frame
  > (CAN) DURING A WALK AROUND, NOTICED SOME IMPACT DAMAGE ON THE COMPOSITE NOSE, ON THE LT SIDE AT STA X140 AND Z105.5. A "KNIFE LIKE" CUT THROUGH THE FIBERGLASS SHELL, APPROXIMATELY 1.5" LONG, AND GOING APPROXIMATELY 1 MILLIMETER DEEP INTO THE UNDERLYING HONEYC
- [SDR CA120116010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120116010.md): Tube · leaking · Jan 9, 2012 · Dhav DHC7103 · Hydraulic System, Main
  > (CAN) HYDRAULIC LEAK FROM NR 1 NACELLE NOTICED AFTER LANDING. THE LEAK LOCATED AT NR 1 PRESSURE MANIFOLD SUPPLY LINE. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE TUBE AND REPLENISHED HYD SYS NR 1, ACFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR CA100706014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100706014.md): Roll Pin · broken · Jul 5, 2010 · Dhav DHC7103 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear
  > WHEN THE DASH 7-103 A/C REACHED ITS INITIAL DESTINATION AND THE GEAR WAS LOWERED, THE MLG DOWN AND LOCKED GREEN LIGHTS WERE LIT BUT NOT THE NLG DOWN AND LOCKED GREEN LIGHT. THE GEAR WAS CYCLED BUT AGAIN THE NLG GREEN LIGHT DID NOT COME ON. THE CAPTAIN DECIDE
- [SDR CA100805011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100805011.md): Garlock Seal · leaking · Jun 29, 2010 · Dhav DHC7103 · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > ON THE 29TH OF JUNE 2010, THE ACFT WAS FLYING IN CRUISE, THE PILOT NOTICED THE NR 4 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE DROP TO BELOW 75PSI. THE PILOT SHUTDOWN THE ENGINE IAW QRH. THE ACFT RETURNED TO BASE SAFELY. INVESTIGATING THE SEAL, FOUND OIL LEAK FROM HYD PUMP, GARLOC
- [SDR CA061219013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA061219013.md): Tube · fractured · Nov 3, 2006 · Dhav DHC7103 · Compressor Bleed Control
  > (CAN) ENGINE POWER ROLLED BACK UNCOMMANDED DURING CLIMB. THE ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN IN FLIGHT AND THE AIRCRAFT DIVERTED TO POINT OF DEPARTURE. SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION REVEALED A FRACTURED P3 PRESSURE LINE TO THE FUEL CONTROL UNIT. (TC NR 20061219013)
- [SDR CA061106018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA061106018.md): Line · broken · Nov 3, 2006 · Dhav DHC7103 · Turbine Engine Compressor Section
  > (CAN) WHILE IN CRUISE THE NR 3 ENGINE ROLLED BACK TO 60% NG.. A PRECAUTIONARY SHUT DOWN OF THE ENGINE WAS COMPLETED AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BASE. ON INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE P3 SENSE LINE, FROM THE GAS GENERATOR CASE TO THE P3 FILTER
- [SDR CA060731011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060731011.md): Engine · malfunctioned · Jul 4, 2006 · Dhav DHC7103 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > (CAN) ON TAKEOFF ROLL THE ENGINE EMITTED A LOUD NOISE AND SMOKE WAS SEEN EMERGING FROM THE EXHAUST. TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED AND THE ENGINE SECURED. MFG WILL MONITOR INVESTIGATION OF THE EVENT AND WILL ADVISE OF ROOT CAUSE ONCE DETERMINED. (TC NR 20060731011)
- [SDR CA060712005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060712005.md): Engine · failed · Jul 4, 2006 · Dhav DHC7103 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > (CAN) ABORTED TAKEOFF DUE TO NR 3 ENGINE FAILURE. DURING TAKEOFF ROLL AIRCRAFT REACHED APPROXIMATELY 45 KNOTS WHEN A JOLT WAS FELT. THE PILOT NOTICED ABNORMAL READINGS ON THE NR 3 ENGINE GAUGES & LARGE AMOUNTS OF SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE NR 3 ENGINE. EMERGENCY
- [SDR CA051116008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA051116008.md): Engine · failed · Oct 31, 2005 · Dhav DHC7103 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > (CAN) ON OCTOBER 31, 05, THE PILOTS WHEN APPROACHING, WERE TOLD TO RETURN TO DEPARTURE, BECAUSE THE AIRPORT WAS CLOSED. UPON LANDING AFTER SLOWING THE AIRCRAFT, THE PILOT TRIED TO BRING THE POWER LEVERS TO FLT IDLE, BUT THE NR 3 ENGINE WOULD NOT MOVE. MAINTEN
- [SDR CA050107006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050107006.md): Engine · failed · Dec 29, 2004 · Dhav DHC7103 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > (CAN) APPOX 20 MINS INTO FLT, & AT FLT LEVEL 120 ENROUTE TO DIKO FROM DIBK WITH 19 PAX, MASTER CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED ACCOMPANIED WITH NR 2 ENG LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT. NR 2 OIL PRESSURE GAUGE CONFIRMED ACTIVE WARNING LIGHT WITH PRESSURE INDICATION OF BELO
- [SDR CA040617007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040617007.md): Fuel Control · failed · Jun 10, 2004 · Dhav DHC7103 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, ON CLIMBING THROUGH 6,000 FT, PILOT NOTICED OVER TORQUE LIGHT ON FOR ENGINE NR 4. A QUICK GLANCE AT OTHER ENGINE GAUGES TO CONFIRM ENGINE OVERSPEED, AND PULLED BACK THE POWER LEVER FOR NR 4 ENGINE TO SEE IF THERE WAS ANY RESPONSE. PILO
- [SDR CA011025002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA011025002.md): Hose · mismarked · Jun 14, 2001 · Dhav DHC7103 · Hydraulic System, Main
  > (CAN) A HYDRAULIC HOSE, P/N DSC152D8-0254-260 WAS ORDERED FROM THE COMPANIES STORES DEPARTMENT. THE INFORMATION ON THE PACKAGING INDICATED 3000 PSI WORKING PRESSURE.THE INFORMATION BAND CRIMPED AROUND THE HOSE INDICATED 1000 PSI WORKING PRESSURE. THE HOSE, A
- [SDR CA010509005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010509005.md): Spar Cap · chafed · Apr 23, 2001 · Dhav DHC7103 · Wing Spar
  > (CAN) WE HAVE FOUND CHAFING AT YW279 LT & RT ON THE WING REAR SPAR CAP, BEHIND THE NR 1 AND NR 4 NACELLES. THIS CHAFING IS CAUSED BY A WIRE BUNDLE IN BOTH LOCATIONS. WE HAVE SEEN THIS DAMAGE IN THREE EARLIER MAINTENANCE PROJECTS, ON THE FOLLOWING AIRCRAFT:(1)
- [SDR CA010509004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010509004.md): Spar Cap · chafed · Apr 23, 2001 · Dhav DHC7103 · Wing Spar
  > (CAN) WE HAVE FOUND CHAFING AT YW279 LT & RT ON THE WING REAR SPAR CAP, BEHIND THE NR 1 AND NR 4 NACELLES. THIS CHAFING IS CAUSED BY A WIRE BUNDLE IN BOTH LOCATIONS. WE HAVE SEEN THIS DAMAGE IN THREE EARLIER MAINTENANCE PROJECTS, ON THE FOLLOWING AIRCRAFT:(1)
- [SDR CA010301030](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010301030.md): Tube · worn · Mar 1, 2001 · Dhav DHC7103 · Trailing Edge Flap Control System
  > (CAN) DURING INSPECTION, SEVERE WEARING WAS NOTED ON OUTBOARD FLAP DRIVE SECONDARY DRIVE TUBE P/N 72740196-011 BY THE STEADY BEARINGS. UNABLE TO DETECT WEAR PROPERLY UNLESS STEADY BEARING REMOVED. WEAR WAS FOUND ON BOTH SIDES OF FLAP DRIVE SYSTEM. MAXIMUM WEAR
- [SDR CA010131015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010131015.md): Sealant · peeling · Jan 5, 2001 · Dhav DHC7103 · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > (CAN) THE SEALANT USED UNDER THE NR 4 FLAP TRACK AS PER AD CF-87-04, SB 7-57-30 WAS FOUND PEELING OFF. 10481.68 HOURS HAVE ACCUMULATED ON THIS AIRCRAFT AFTER INITIAL APPLICATION BACK IN OCTOBER OF 1987. THIS AIRCRAFT HAS BEEN OPERATING IN ASIA.
- [SDR CA001026016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA001026016.md): Fitting · cracked · Oct 12, 2000 · Dhav DHC7103 · Spoilers
  > (CAN) DURING INSPECTION, THE LEFT HAND INBOARD GROUND SPOILER FITTING WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED BETWEEN FASTENERS. (NOTE: P/N WAS TAKEN FROM DATA PLATE ON THE SPOILER. SPOILER WILL BE REPLACED PRIOR TO AIRCRAFT RETURNING TO SERVICE. THE CRACKED FITTING IS LOCATE
- [SDR CA001026015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA001026015.md): Fitting · cracked · Oct 12, 2000 · Dhav DHC7103 · Spoilers
  > (CAN) DURING INSPECTION THE LEFT HAND OUTBOARD GROUND SPOILER INBOARD FITTING WAS FOUND CRACKED. SPOILER REMOVED FROM AIRCRAFT AND WILL BE REPLACED. THE CRACK LENGTH IS 0.75. NOTE: THE P/N WAS TAKEN FROM THE DATA PLATE ON THE SPOILER.
- [SDR CA000824008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000824008.md): Fuel Control · failed · Aug 15, 2000 · Dhav DHC7103 · Fuel Control/Turbine Engines
  > (CAN) THE FLIGHT CREW WAS COMPLETING THEIR PRE TAKEOFF CHECKS. THE NR 2 ENGINE WAS IN FEATHER. THE CREW HEARD A LOUD ENGINE ROAR. THE NR 2 ENGINE TORQUE AND TEMPS WERE INDICATING HIGH. THE ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED, THE PROPELLER WAS INSPE
- [SDR CA000720016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000720016.md): Fire Loop · chafed · Jun 20, 2000 · Dhav DHC7103 · Fire Detection
  > (CAN) IN CRUISE FLIGHT CREW GOT A FIRE INDICATION ON BOTH LOOPS AND SHUTDOWN THE NR 3 ENGINE AND DISCHARGED BOTH FIRE BOTTLES. INVESTIGATION REVEALED NO ACTUAL FIRE. CAUSE OF THE FALSE INDICATION WAS A CHAFED WIRE ON LOOP A AND A MISSING GASKET ON LOOP B, BOTH
- [SDR CA000519015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000519015.md): Shaft · sheared · May 10, 2000 · Dhav DHC7103 · Fuel Control/Turbine Engines
  > (CAN) NG AND ITT CLIMED BEYOND MANUFACTURES LIMITS. FCU FOUND TO HAVE SHEARED SHAFT.
- [SDR CA000414013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000414013.md): Sealant · improper · Apr 10, 2000 · Dhav DHC7103 · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > (CAN) INSPECTION OF NR4 WING CANOE FOR RESPECTIVE ADS CF-86-14 AND CF-87-04. THE WRONG SEALANT WAS DISCOVERED, IN THIS CASE PRC 1422 WAS USED INSTEAD OF F35. PRC REMOVED AND F35 INSTALLED.
- [SDR CA990927023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990927023.md): Squib · discharged · Aug 24, 1999 · Dhav DHC7103 · Extinguishing System
  > (CAN) DURING SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE, THE PORT WING AFT FIRE BOTTLE DISCHARGE DISK WAS FOUND TO BE MISSING. SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION FOUND THE FIRE BOTTLE SQUIB FIRED, AND THE BOTTLE DISCHARGED.
- [SDR CA980302003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980302003.md): Line · separated · Feb 17, 1998 · Dhav DHC7103 · Pneumatic Distribution System
  > (CAN) AIRCRAFT WAS IN LEVEL FLIGHT WHEN THE NR 4 ENGINE LOST POWER AND DECELERATED TO IDLE. THE ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN AND AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING WAS CARRIED OUT. POST FLIGHT INSPECTION FOUND A POST MOD P3 LINE SEPARATED AT THE FLANGE. REPLACEMENT OF THE LINE CORR
- [SDR CA971118004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA971118004.md): Hp Fuel Pump · failed · Nov 7, 1997 · Dhav DHC7103 · Engine Fuel Pump
  > (CAN) ON TAKEOFF ROLL, THE NR 2 ENGINE SPOOLED DOWN. THE TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE DRIVE SHAFT ON THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP HAD SHEARED. THE PUMP WAS REPLACED AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR CA971208003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA971208003.md): Accessory Gearbx · flaking · Nov 3, 1997 · Dhav DHC7103 · Turbine Engine Accessory Drive
  > (CAN) DURING FLIGHT, NR 2 ENGINE EXPERIENCED OIL PRESSURE FLUCTUATIONS WITH ACCOMPANING OIL PRESSURE WARNING INDICATIONS. THE ENGINE WAS SECURED/SHUTDOWN ANDTHE ACFT RETURNED TO DEPARTURE POINT. INVESTIGATION FOUND THE ENGINE OIL HAD VENTED OVERBOARD. IT WA
- [SDR CA970423015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970423015.md): Pump · sheared drive · Apr 15, 1997 · Dhav DHC7103 · Engine Fuel Pump
  > (CAN) SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF #2 ENGINE LOST POWER, FLAMED OUT AND AUTOFATHERED. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BASE. POST FLIGHT INSPECTION FOUND THE ENGINE DRIVEN HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP HAD FAILED INTERNALLY AND SEIZED. THE FUEL PUMP DRIVE HAD SHEARED.
- [SDR CA970114008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970114008.md): Thermostat Act · faulty · Dec 20, 1996 · Dhav DHC7103 · Engine Oil Temperature Regulator
  > (CAN) FIFTEEN MINUTES IN CLIMB THE #2 ENGINE BEGAN TO LOSE OIL PRESSURE. THE CREW ELECTED TO SHUT THE ENGINE DOWN. POST FLIGHT INSPECTION FOUND THE OIL COOLER VERNATHERM THERMOSTATIC ACTUATOR WAS LEAKING CAUSING A GRADUAL LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE. FURTHER INSPECTI

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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 = 'DHC7103'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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