# Service difficulty reports: Douglas C54B-DC

A list on [Douglas C54B-DC](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-c54b-dc.md).

Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary.

Page 1 of 2 · 54 reports

- [SDR 2001F00314](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001F00314.md): Electrode · missing · Sep 19, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Spark Plug/Igniter
  > FOUND CENTER ELECTRODE MISSING FROM PLUG. (M)
- [SDR 2001F00313](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001F00313.md): Pad · worn · Sep 19, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Brake
  > PADS WORN ON BRAKE, NEEDS OVH, NR 1 BRAKE. (M)
- [SDR 2001F00312](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001F00312.md): Tire · damaged · Sep 19, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Tire
  > TIRE HAS MISSING CHUNK OF RUBBER IN CENTER ABOUT 10 INCHES LONG, NR 4 MAIN. (M)
- [SDR 2001F00311](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001F00311.md): Wire · broken · Sep 19, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Engine RPM Indicating System
  > BROKE WIRE ON CANNON PLUG. (M)
- [SDR 2001F00302](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001F00302.md): Light · inoperative · Sep 19, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · ATC Transponder System
  > TEST BUTTON QUIT WORKING, NO LIGHT. (M)
- [SDR 2001F00301](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001F00301.md): Starter · inoperative · Sep 19, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Engine Starter
  > BURNS AND BRUSHES DON'T WORK. (M)
- [SDR B2O2002F00011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/B2O2002F00011.md): Bulb · burned out · Sep 15, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Instrument Panel
  > CHANGED A COUPLE OF BURNED OUT COCKPIT INSTRUMENT LIGHTS.
- [SDR B2O2002F00015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/B2O2002F00015.md): Rivet · loose · Aug 30, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > LOOSE RIVETS IN BELLY, RESHOT RIVETS IN 2 PLACES.
- [SDR B2O2002F00013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/B2O2002F00013.md): Pushrod Tube · worn · Aug 30, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > HOLE WORN IN PUSHROD TUBE, TUBE LOOSE FROM ENGINE BAFFLE.
- [SDR B2O2002F00010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/B2O2002F00010.md): Thermocouple · inoperative · Aug 30, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) Indicating System
  > CHT THERMOCOUPLE INOPERATIVE. CHANGED CHT THERMOCOUPLE.
- [SDR B2O2002F00008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/B2O2002F00008.md): Torque Tube · worn · Aug 30, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > LT WING TE FLAP TORQUE TUBE WORN.
- [SDR B2O2002F00007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/B2O2002F00007.md): Follower · cracked · Aug 30, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > FLAP FOLLOWER, HAD SMALL CRACK STARTING AT FLEX POINT, REPLACED WITH NEW.
- [SDR B2O2002F00006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/B2O2002F00006.md): Torque Tube · worn · Aug 30, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > TORQUE TUBE ON RT WING TE FLAP WORN.
- [SDR B2O2002F00005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/B2O2002F00005.md): Bushing · worn · Aug 30, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Landing Gear Doors
  > NR 4 GEAR DOOR BUSHING WORN. REMOVED AND REPLACED.
- [SDR B2O2002F00004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/B2O2002F00004.md): Fork · worn · Aug 30, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Landing Gear Doors
  > NR 4 MLG DOOR FORK WORN.
- [SDR B2O2002F00003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/B2O2002F00003.md): Fork · worn · Aug 30, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Landing Gear Doors
  > NR 3 MLG DOOR FORK WORN.
- [SDR B2O2002F00002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/B2O2002F00002.md): Bushing · worn · Aug 30, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Landing Gear Doors
  > NR 3 MLG DOOR BUSHING WORN. REMOVED AND REPLACED.
- [SDR B2O2002F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/B2O2002F00001.md): Shaft · worn · Aug 30, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Landing Gear Doors
  > SHAFT AT GEAR DOOR, CHANGED SHAFT NR 4 GEAR DOOR.
- [SDR B202002F00004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/B202002F00004.md): Bushing · worn · Aug 30, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Engine Cowl Flaps
  > NR 2 ENGINE COWL FLAP BUSHING WORN, REPACED WITH NEW..
- [SDR B2O2002F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/B2O2002F00000.md): Bushing · worn · Aug 30, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Engine Cowl Flaps
  > BUSHING AT COWL FLAP, NR 4 ENGINE CHANGED NR 2 AND NR 4 OUTBOARD COWL BUSHING.
- [SDR B202002F00003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/B202002F00003.md): Bulb · burned out · Aug 30, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > MAIN LANING GEAR LIGHT BURNED OUT. CHANGED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB.
- [SDR B202002F00002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/B202002F00002.md): Wire · broken · Aug 30, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Engine RPM Indicating System
  > TACH GENERATOR WIRE BROKE WHERE CONNECTOR PLUG PLUGS IN.
- [SDR 2001F00310](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001F00310.md): Engine · making metal · Aug 8, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Engine (Reciprocating)
  > FOUND METAL CONTAMINATION. (M)
- [SDR 2001F00303](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001F00303.md): Coil · faulty · Aug 6, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Low Tension Coil
  > LEFT MAG NR 4 ROUGH ON PARKING CHECK. COIL WAS BAD AND IT WAS REPLACED. (M)
- [SDR 2001F00304](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001F00304.md): Cap Seal · leaking · Jul 30, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Powerplant System
  > PIN CAP SEAL WAS LEAKING. PIN CAP SEAL WAS CHANGED.
- [SDR 2001F00308](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001F00308.md): Lead · worn · Jul 28, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Ignition Harness (Distribution)
  > HIGH TENSION LEAD WORN. (M)
- [SDR 2001F00309](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001F00309.md): Pin · loose · Jul 25, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Engine RPM Indicating System
  > THE PIN ON THE TACH NEEDED RESOLDERD. OPS CHECK GOOD. (M)
- [SDR 2001F00323](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001F00323.md): Coil · damaged · Jul 16, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Low Tension Coil
  > MATTER FROM INSIDE THE COIL WAS LEAKING OUT CAUSING ELECTRICITY TO RUN ELSEWHERE, NOT THROUGH COIL. (M)
- [SDR 2001F00322](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001F00322.md): Stud · broken · Jul 13, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
  > CYLINDER STUDS BROKE. CHANGED CYLINDER AND ALL STUDS ON THAT CYLINDER. (M)
- [SDR 2001F00320](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001F00320.md): Gasket · leaking · Jul 5, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > CHANGED A FEW ROCKER GASKETS ON ALL ENGINES FOR LEAKING. (M)
- [SDR 2001F00318](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001F00318.md): Brake · worn · Jul 5, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Brake
  > FOUND BRAKE WORN, NEED OVH. NO MORE ADJUSTMENT. (M)
- [SDR 2001F00317](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001F00317.md): Tire · worn · Jul 5, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Tire
  > FOUND TIRE OUT OF LIMITS. (M)
- [SDR 2001F00316](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001F00316.md): Transmitter · ruptured · Jul 5, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Engine Oil Indicating System
  > NR 4 ENGINE RUPTURED DIAPHRAM. (M)
- [SDR 2001F00315](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001F00315.md): Valve · leaking · Jul 5, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Engine Oil Shutoff Valve
  > LEAK AT SURGE PROTECTION VALVE. (M)
- [SDR 2001F00307](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001F00307.md): Cell · discharged · Jul 5, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Battery/Charger System
  > BATTERY HAS DEAD CELL. (M)
- [SDR 2001F00321](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001F00321.md): Cap Seal · leaking · Jul 2, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Powerplant System
  > CHANGED A FEW PIN CAP SEALS ON ALL ENGINES FOR LEAKING. (M)
- [SDR 2001F00306](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001F00306.md): Seal · leaking · May 31, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > PUSH ROD TUBE SEAL HARD AND BRITTLE, NOT SOFT THIS CAUSING OIL LEAK. REPLACED SEAL WITH A NEW ONE. (M)
- [SDR 2001F00305](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001F00305.md): Pump · failed · May 31, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), Main
  > HYD PUMP HAD SEAL FAILURE. SHAFT SEAL FAILED. (M)
- [SDR 20010416CW008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010416CW008.md): Tach Generator · inoperative · Feb 16, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Engine RPM Indicating System
  > BROKEN WIRE WHERE CONNECTOR PLUG CONNECTS.
- [SDR 20010416CW004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010416CW004.md): Motor · weak · Feb 16, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Propeller Feathering/Reversing
  > BENCHED GOOD, BUT WAS NOT STRONG ENOUGH WITH A LOAD.
- [SDR 20010416CW003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010416CW003.md): Magneto · failed · Feb 13, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Magneto/Distributor
  > FOUND COIL BURNED OUT. BURNED ELECTRIC SMELL.
- [SDR 20010416CW005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010416CW005.md): Cylinder · worn · Feb 12, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > VALVE CHECK SHOWS EXCESS WOBBLE IN EX GUIDE.
- [SDR 20010226CW002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010226CW002.md): Starter · inoperative · Jan 29, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Engine Starter
  > WOULD NOT TURN ENGINE OVER, INOPERATIVE.
- [SDR 20010226CW001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010226CW001.md): Cylinder · damaged · Jan 28, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
  > VALVE CHECK SHOWS EXCESS WOBLE IN EX GUIDE.
- [SDR 20010226CW005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010226CW005.md): Bulb · burned out · Jan 23, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Exterior Lighting
  > BULB BURNED OUT.
- [SDR 20010226CW004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010226CW004.md): Fabric · damaged · Jan 23, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Rudder, Plate/Skin
  > RUDDER WAS BEYOND PATCHING. NEEDS RECOVER.
- [SDR 20010226CW003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010226CW003.md): Skin · damaged · Jan 23, 2001 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > WEAR AND TEAR FROM GRAVEL STRIPS, NEED NEW SKINS. BEARING IN PORK CHOPS WERE CHANGED EVEN IF NOT NEEDED.
- [SDR 20010124CW011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010124CW011.md): Diaphragm · cracked · Dec 13, 2000 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
  > DIAPHRAGM STILL SOFT, NOT HARD, BUT CRACKED.
- [SDR 20010122CW008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010122CW008.md): Connector · damaged · Dec 12, 2000 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Engine RPM Indicating System
  > WAS ERATIC, FOUND LOOSE PIN AT CONNECTOR PLUG.
- [SDR 20010122CW007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010122CW007.md): Bearing · failed · Dec 12, 2000 · N44911 · Doug C54BDC · Engine RPM Indicating System
  > APPEARS TO BE A BEARING FAILURE.

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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 = 'C54BDC'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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