Embraer EMB-120

Service difficulty reports · 605

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duckdb -csv -c "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 = 'EMB120'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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SDR AU990565Computer · malfunctioned(AUS) GROUND PROXIMITY WARNING SYSTEM (GPWS) COMPUTER INTERMITTENT IN OPERATION.Jun 4, 1999 · Emb EMB120 · Ground Proximity SystemSDR AU990563Handle · worn(AUS) LT MAIN LANDING GEAR OUTBOARD DOOR HANDLE WORN.Jun 3, 1999 · Emb EMB120 · Landing Gear Door Retract SectionSDR AU990572Engine · failed(AUS) RT ENGINE FAILED. INVESTIGATION FOUND METAL ON THE REDUCTIONG GEARBOX CHIP DETECTOR. THE REDUCTION GEARBOX WAS FOUND TO BE UNCOUPLED FROM THE POWER TURBINE. ALL POWER TURBINE BLADES MISSING. LOW PRESSURE COMPRESSOR JAMMED. TORQUE SENSOR DAMAGED. TJun 1, 1999 · Emb EMB120 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR AU990482Switch · failed(AUS) RIGHT ENGINE FUEL PRESSURE SWITCH FAULTY.May 21, 1999 · Emb EMB120 · Fuel Pressure SensorSDR AU990439Sensor · faulty(AUS) NR 2 ENGINE NP SENSOR PROBE RESISTANCE OUT OF TOLERANCE.May 4, 1999 · Emb EMB120 · Propeller Indication SystemSDR AU990366Sensor · failed(AUS) RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR PROXIMITY SENSOR FAULTY. SUSPECT INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.Apr 15, 1999 · Emb EMB120 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR 99ZZZX1577Blade · crackedCRACK IN ZONE 2B OUTER EDGE OF FILLET RADIUS ON PROPELLER.Apr 7, 1999 · Emb EMB120 · Propeller Blade SectionSDR AU990291Control Unit · faulty(AUS) FLAP CONTROL UNIT SUSPECT FAULTY.Mar 20, 1999 · Emb EMB120 · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR AU990111Skin · lightning strike(AUS) AIRCRAFT SUFFERED A LIGHTNING STRIKE. POST-LIGHTNING STRIKE INSPECTION CARRIED OUT IAW EMB120 MAINTENANCE MANUAL CHAPTER 5.50.1 AND PRATT AND WHITNEY MAINTENANCE MANUAL 5.50.00. FOUND DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 1. NR 2 VHF COMMUNICATION ANTENNA.Feb 8, 1999 · Emb EMB120 · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR AU990078Sensor · faulty(AUS) LANDING GEAR UPLOCK PROXIMITY SENSOR FAULTY. DOWNLOCK PROXIMITY SENSOR TARGET OUT OF ADJUSTMENT. PART TC: 24,949.Feb 1, 1999 · Emb EMB120 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR 99ZZZX659Brake · failedBRAKE ASSY, P/N 2-1585, FAILED PREMATURELY. NR 1 STATOR BROKEN IN HALF CAUSING DAMAGE BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS TO TORQUE TUBE KEY SLOT AREA. THIS IS A CONTINUAL DISCREPANCY. BRAKE ASSY SHOULD LAST 2,500 CYCLES. NOTE: OEM PARTS INSTALLED IN BRAKE ASSY ANDJan 15, 1999 · Emb EMB120 · BrakeSDR AU990013Module · malfunctioned(AUS) AFTER TAKEOFF, THE LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT WHEN SELECTED. INVESTIGATION FOUND THE LANDING GEAR CONTROL MODULE MALFUNCTIONING. PART TC: 15,199.Jan 10, 1999 · Emb EMB120 · Landing Gear SelectorSDR AU990011Connector · contaminated(AUS) DURING TAKEOFF, THE AUTOFEATHER WARNING CAME ON. GROUND INVESTIGATION FOUND THE TORQUE SIGNAL CONDITION UNIT (PN 30005-0000-26) PLUG TO CONNECTORS CONTAMINATED.Jan 5, 1999 · Emb EMB120 · Engine BMEP/Torque IndicatingSDR AU981630Valve · failed(AUS) ON TAKEOFF WITH APU RUNNING AND ENGINE BLEEDS CLOSED, THE LT BLEED (ENGINE) CLOSED LIGHT WAS NOT ON. DURING GROUND CHECKS, THE LT BLEED AIR SHUT/OFF VALVE WAS REPLACED DUE TO A SUSPECTED INTEGRAL FAULTY MICROSWITCH.Dec 13, 1998 · Emb EMB120 · Compressor Bleed ValveSDR AU981582Actuator · malfunctioned(AUS) LEFT OUTBOARD FLAP ACTUATOR SUSPECT FAULTY.Nov 30, 1998 · Emb EMB120 · Trailing Edge Flap ActuatorSDR 98ZZZX4690Pin · missingREFERENCE: FW 08706. REASON FOR REMOVAL: NICKEL SHEATH DE-BONDED. POSSIBLE CAUSE: TBD. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDED BLADE BE SENT TO HAMILTON STANDARD FOR METALLURGICAL EVALUATION. CUSTOMER: FLIGHT WEST.Nov 30, 1998 · Emb EMB120 · Propeller Blade SectionSDR AU981619Bellcrank · slipped(AUS) AFTER ENGINE START-UP AND DURING FLIGHT, CONTROL FREEDOM CHECK PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE RUDDER PEDALS WHICH COLLAPSED OUT OF REACH OF PILOT'S FEET. RUDDER PEDAL LINKAGE AND SPINDLE ASSEMBLY WERE INSPECTED, ADJUSTED, AND LUBRICATED IAW MAINTENANCE MANNov 29, 1998 · Emb EMB120 · Rudder Control SystemSDR AU981589Actuator · leaking(AUS) RIGHT OUTBOARD FLAP ACTUATOR HOUSING ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR CONTAMINATED BY FUEL.Nov 26, 1998 · Emb EMB120 · Trailing Edge Flap ActuatorSDR AU981570Gcu · malfunctioned(AUS) GENERATOR CONTROL UNIT (GCU) FAULTY. PART TC: 11,118.Nov 26, 1998 · Emb EMB120 · AC Generation SystemSDR AU981581Blade · lightning strike(AUS) RIGHT PROPELLER NR 2, NR 3, AND N4 4 BLADES DAMAGED BY LIGHTNING STRIKE. PART TOTAL CYCLES 4,498.Nov 25, 1998 · Emb EMB120 · Propeller Blade SectionSDR AU981583Relay · malfunctioned(AUS) GENERATOR CONTROL UNIT AND GENERATOR FEEDER PROTECTION RELAY OVERHEATED.Nov 24, 1998 · Emb EMB120 · AC RegulatorSDR AU981517Control Unit · faulty(AUS) FLAP CONTROL UNIT FAULTY. PART TC: 2,510.Nov 14, 1998 · Emb EMB120 · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR AU981516Blade · failed(AUS) NR 1 PROPELLER NR 1 BLADE NICKEL SHEATH SEPARATED. SHEATH CONTACTED THE RUNWAY AND THEN BOUNCED INTO NR 2 PROPELLER CAUSING DAMAGE TO NR 1 AND NR 2 BLADES ON THAT PROPELLER. PART TC: 17,177.Nov 13, 1998 · Emb EMB120 · Propeller Blade SectionSDR AU981458Shoe · loose(AUS) FLAP DISAGREEMENT. INVESTIGATION FOUND A FLAP BONDING SHOE DISPLACED AND LOADING THE LT OUTBOARD FLAP TRACK.Nov 6, 1998 · Emb EMB120 · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR AU981240Actuator · faulty(AUS) RIGHT OUTBOARD FLAP ACTUATOR FAULTY. INVESTIGATION FOUND A BREAKDOWN IN INSULATION RESISTANCE.Sep 17, 1998 · Emb EMB120 · Trailing Edge Flap ActuatorSDR AU981145Propeller · overspeed(AUS) LEFT PROPELLER SUSPECT OVERSPEED BEYOND 112 PERCENT.Sep 6, 1998 · Emb EMB120 · Propeller AssemblySDR AU981149Control Box · malfunctioned(AUS) LANDING GEAR CONTROL BOX SUSPECT FAULTY.Aug 31, 1998 · Emb EMB120 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR AU981079Door · missing(AUS) LEFT HYDRAULIC BAY DOOR MISSING. LEFT ELECTRIC HYDRAULIC PUMP SUCTION PIPE BENT. DOOR HINGE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED.Aug 16, 1998 · Emb EMB120 · Hydraulic Compartment DoorsSDR AU981013Lock · malfunctioned(AUS) FORWARD DOOR WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN-FLIGHT. INSPECTION OF THE DOOR LOCKING MECHANISM COULD FIND NO FAULT.Aug 9, 1998 · Emb EMB120 · Door Warning SystemSDR AU981083Receiver · loose(AUS) RIGHT DE-ICE SYSTEM PRESSURE REGULATOR EXHAUST AIR RECEIVER LOOSE ALLOWING HOT AIR TO BLOW ONTO THE LEAK DETECTOR.Aug 6, 1998 · Emb EMB120 · Engine Anti-Icing SystemSDR AU980980Receiver · loose(AUS) RIGHT DEICE SYSTEM PRESSURE REGULATOR EXHAUST AIR RECEIVER LOOSE ALLOWING HOT AIR LEAKAGE.Aug 6, 1998 · Emb EMB120 · Engine Anti-Icing SystemSDR AU980917Control Unit · malfunctioned(AUS) FLAP CONTROL UNIT FAULTY.Jul 30, 1998 · Emb EMB120 · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR AU980864Hinge · cracked(AUS) LT MAIN LANDING GEAR DOOR REAR HINGE BROKEN.Jul 26, 1998 · Emb EMB120 · Landing Gear DoorsSDR AU980885Actuator · failed(AUS) LEFT OUTBOARD FLAP ACTUATOR FAULTY.Jul 17, 1998 · Emb EMB120 · Trailing Edge Flap ActuatorSDR COMA9810162Wheel · crackedMECHANIC REMOVED WHEEL ASSEMBLY FROM A/C DUE TO LOW PRESSURE. WHEEL SHOP INSPECTED WHEEL AND FOUND INBOARD HALF WAS CRACKED AT THE BOTTOM OF A KEY INSERT BOSS AREA. CRACK IS APPROXIMATELY .5 INCH LONG. INBOARD WHEEL ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM SERVICE ANJul 14, 1998 · N268CA · Emb EMB120 · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR AU980806Clamp · loose(AUS) RIGHT ENGINE STARTER-GENERATOR `V' BAND CLAMP NUT MISSING AND CLAMP MOVED.Jul 7, 1998 · Emb EMB120 · Starter-GeneratorSDR AU980645Propeller · fod(AUS) RT PROPELLER CONTACTED A LARGE KANGAROO DURING LANDING. INVESTIGATION FOUND ONE PROPELLER BLADE DAMAGED AND THE BLADE RETAINING CLAMPS BROKEN. RT ENGINE AND PROPELLER REPLACED.Jun 15, 1998 · Emb EMB120 · Propeller AssemblySDR WTAA980080Retract Mech · malfunctionedSMF - GEAR WOULD NOT EXTEND WHEN SELECTED. CREW ACCOMPLISHED GEAR EXTENSION USING ELECTRICAL OVERRIDE PROCEDURES. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. AIRCRAFT FERRIED TO FAT FOR REPAIRS. MAINTENANCE SWAPPED SYSTEM 'A' AND SYSTEM 'B' CONNECTORS AND DEFERRED EMay 19, 1998 · N203YV · Emb EMB120 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR AU980686Hose · loose(AUS) RT ENGINE DRIVEN HYDRAULIC PUMP SUCTION HOSE LOOSE. LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID.May 11, 1998 · Emb EMB120 · Hydraulic System, MainSDR AU980446Door · not closed(AUS) FORWARD ENTRY DOOR INCORRECTLY CLOSED DUE TO DOOR ALIGNMENT MARKS BEING WORN OFF.Apr 22, 1998 · Emb EMB120 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR AU980391Engine · oil loss(AUS) DURING CLIMB, THE LT ENGINE OIL PRESSURE FLUCTUATED, BUT DID NOT DROP TO ZERO. ENGINE WAS REMOVED FOR INVESTIGATION AND REPAIR FOR EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION FOLLOWING EXTENSIVE CHECKS AND GROUND RUNS.Apr 9, 1998 · Emb EMB120 · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR COMA9810081Generator · failedUNUSUAL AND STRONG VIBRATION BETWEEN 12,500 AND 13,000 FEET. INSPECTED AIRCRAFT FOR CAUSE OF VIBRATION AND FOUND NO DEFECTS. REPLACED LT ENGINE AUX GENERATOR FOR TROUBLE SHOOTING.Apr 1, 1998 · N259CA · Emb EMB120 · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR COMA9810080Sensor · malfunctionRT MLG, GREEN DOWN INDICATION, CAME ON WITH GEAR RETRACTED. REPLACED THE RT MLG DOWNLOCK SENSOR.Apr 1, 1998 · N267CA · Emb EMB120 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR COMA9810082Sign · brokenEMERGENCY EXIT SIGN AT SEAT 5A IS BROKEN. REPLACED EXIT SIGN.Mar 31, 1998 · N254CA · Emb EMB120 · Emergency LightingSDR COMA9810083Sensor · dirtyTHE LT MLG INTRANSIT LIGHTS REMAINED ON AFTER GEAR RETRACTION. LANDING GEAR WAS CYCLED AND 2ND RETRACTION WAS NORMAL. COULD NOT DUPLICATE DISCREPANCY. CLEANED INDICATION SENSORS AND CONNECTIONS. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.Mar 30, 1998 · N255CA · Emb EMB120 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR AU980297Connector · corroded(AUS) LANDING GEAR UPLOCK PROXIMITY SENSOR `A' SYSTEM CONNECTOR IJ1548 CORRODED.Mar 18, 1998 · Emb EMB120 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR AU980206Flow Divider · faulty(AUS) RH ENGINE FUEL FLOW DIVIDER FAULTY.Feb 17, 1998 · Emb EMB120 · Fuel DividerSDR AU980204Valve · failed(AUS) RH ENGINE BLEED AIR SHUTOFF VALVE FAULTY.Feb 16, 1998 · Emb EMB120 · Pneumatic Distribution SystemSDR AU980529Bolt · cracked(AUS) HIGH PRESSURE TURBINE DISC NR 5 BOLT CRACKED (VISIBLE TO THE NAKED EYE). THE REMAINING FOUR BOLTS WERE NDT INSPECTED WITH TWO BOLTS SHOWING CRACK INDICATIONS. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW PRATT AND WHITNEY CANADA SIL PW100-56.Jan 19, 1998 · Emb EMB120 · Turbine SectionSDR AU980030Rod End · broken(AUS) LH MAIN LANDING GEAR DOOR RETRACTION RAM RODEND BROKEN ALLOWING THE DOOR TO REMAIN CLOSED. RETRACTING LANDING GEAR HAD PUSHED THE DOOR INTO THE WHEEL WELL BREAKING THE FORWARD HINGE AND BENDING THE REAR HINGE. THE DOOR ACTUATOR HAD ALSO BROKEN OFF AT THEJan 11, 1998 · Emb EMB120 · Landing Gear Door Actuator
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