Embraer EMB-120

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  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 SWIA200616332Actuator · malfunctionedRUDDER IS EXTREMELY STIFF AND DIFFICULT TO MOVE, BOTH INFLIGHT AND ON THE GROUND. REPLACED THE BLUE HYD RUDDER PCU ACTUATOR IAW MM 27-22-02.Feb 25, 2006 · N562SW · Emb EMB120 · Rudder Control SystemSDR SWIA200616334Actuator · malfunctionedFLAP DISAGREEMENT ON OUTBD PAIR DURING RETRACTION. REPLACED FLAP CONTROL UNIT; FLAP ANNUCICATOR UNIT AND REPLACED LT NACELLE FLAP ACTUATOR. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD, PN ON 347200-1001, OFF 0194 PN ON 347100-1001 OFF 230 PN ON 343100-1001, OFF 0141.Feb 24, 2006 · N561SW · Emb EMB120 · Trailing Edge Flap ActuatorSDR 0089579Bearing Race · crackedBEARING RACE CRACKED.Jan 23, 2006 · Emb EMB120 · Propeller Blade SectionSDR 0089205Blade · crackedNICKEL SHEATH CRACKDec 29, 2005 · Emb EMB120 · Propeller Blade SectionSDR SWIA200516041Sign · missingILLUMINATE EXIT SIGN (LOWER) AT 6A MISSING. REPLACED LIGHT ASSY. AS REQUIRED. OPERATIONAL CHECKS GOOD.Dec 23, 2005 · N563SW · Emb EMB120 · Emergency LightingSDR AU510002131Smoke · detectedMODERATE AMOUNT OF SMOKE IN COCKPIT CAUSED OXYGEN MASKS TO BE FITTED. FLIGHT ATTENDANTS ALSO ADVISED OF SMOKE IN THE CABIN AND PASSENGER OXYGEN WAS ALSO DEPLOYED. INVESTIGATION IN PROGRESS TO FIND THE CAUSE OF THE SMOKE.Dec 12, 2005 · Emb EMB120 · Air Distribution SystemSDR AU510001929Control Wheel · crackedCAPTAIN`S CONTROL WHEEL CRACKED AT BEND APEX.Dec 12, 2005 · Emb EMB120 · Control Column SectionSDR AU510001905Hose · failed(AUS) LT MAIN LANDING GEAR IB DOOR ACTUATOR CLOSE HYDRAULIC HOSE FAILED. LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID. INVESTIGATION ALSO FOUND THAT THE HOSE PN WAS INCORRECT IAW THE IPC. SUSPECT INCORRECT PN HOSE WAS FITTED BY A PREVIOUS OPERATOR. (CASA NR 510001905)Dec 12, 2005 · Emb EMB120 · Landing Gear Door ActuatorSDR AU510001811Bolt · broken(AUS) LT OB MAIN WHEEL TIE BOLTS BROKEN. INVESTIGATION CONTINUING. (CASA NR 510001811)Dec 12, 2005 · Emb EMB120 · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR AU510001702Oil System · low pressureENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRESSURE FLUCTUATING. INSPECTION FOUND LOW OIL LEVEL BUT NO EVIDENCE OF LEAKS. OIL TOPPED UP WITH NO FAULTS SINCE.Dec 12, 2005 · Emb EMB120 · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR AU510002011Eadi · failedCAPTAIN`S ELECTRONIC ATTITUDE DIRECTION INDICATOR (EADI) FAILED.Dec 10, 2005 · Emb EMB120 · Attitude Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR 0088867Blade · crackedPROPELLER BLADE NICKEL SHEATH CRACKED.Dec 8, 2005 · Emb EMB120 · Propeller Blade SectionSDR SWIA200515969Engine · seizedLT ENG WILL NOT ROTATE. REPLACED LEFT ENG WITH SERVICABLE UNIT IAW MM 71-00-00, P/N: PW118B S/N OFF: 115664.Dec 6, 2005 · N561SW · Emb EMB120 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR AU510001589Filter · unserviceable(AUS) ENGINE OIL FILTER BULGED OUT ON BOTTOM SURFACE. (CASA NR 510001589)Dec 3, 2005 · Emb EMB120 · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR 0088585Unknown · corrodedCORROSION, BEYOND SPEC.Nov 18, 2005 · Emb EMB120 · Propeller Blade SectionSDR SWIA200515551Stringer · crackedLOWER STRINGER NR 8 CRACKED AT NR 3 FUEL BAY ACCESS AREA OUTBOARD OF NACELLE, RIGHT WING. ITEM FOUND AT C-CHECK INSPECTION. REPLACED CRACKED STRINGER NR 8 AT NR 3 FUEL BAY ACCESS RIGHT WING AS PER EMB120 SRM 57-20-03 FIG 202 PG 211.Jun 3, 2005 · N188SW · Emb EMB120 · Wing, Longeron/StringerSDR CA050527021Shaft · fracturedTHE ENGINE EXPERIENCED AN UNCOMMANDED SHUT-DOWN IN FLIGHT. SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION REVEALED A FRACTURED ACCESSORY GEARBOX TOWERSHAFT.May 3, 2005 · Emb EMB120 · Turbine Engine Accessory DriveSDR CA050429008Warning Light · illuminatedDURING CRUISE, THE ENGINE LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING ANNUNCIATED ACCOMPANIED BY A ROLL BACK IN ALL ENGINE PARAMETERS. THE PILOT SECURED THE ENGINE AND THE FLIGHT DIVERTED TO POINT OF DEPARTURE. SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION REVEALED EXTERNAL OIL LEAKAGE AND A TURBOMACApr 28, 2005 · Emb EMB120 · Engine Oil System (Airframe Furnished)SDR CA050527017Lockwasher · fracturedDURING CRUISE, THE ENGINE LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING ANNUNCIATED AND THE ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN IN FLIGHT. SUBSEQUENT INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE THE ACCESSORY GEARBOX TOWERSHAFT LOCKWASHER TO BE FRACTURED AND THE TOWERSHAFT RETAINING NUT DISLODGED.Apr 28, 2005 · Emb EMB120 · Accessory GearboxesSDR CA050329008Engine · malfunctioned(CAN) THE ENGINE WAS REPORTED TO HAVE LOST POWER IN CRUISE. DURING TAKE-OFF ROLL ON A PREVIOUS FLIGHT, THE ENGINE DID NOT REPOND TO THROTTLE INPUT. MFG WILL MONITOR THE INVESTIGATION OF THE EVENT AND WILL ADVISE OF ROOT CAUSE ONCE ESTABLISHED.Mar 17, 2005 · Emb EMB120 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR SWIA200514783Rod End · corrodedRIGHT ELEVATOR TRIM TAB ROD END CORRODED. ITEM FOUND AT C-CHECK INSPECTION. FWD OUTBOARD ROD END AT HORIZONTAL STAB T/E REPLACED IAW AMM 27-32-00.Feb 7, 2005 · N58733 · Emb EMB120 · Elevator, Tab StructureSDR CA050131005Packing · damaged(CAN) DURING CRUISE, THE ENGINE EXPERIENCED AN UNCOMMANDED REDUCTION IN POWER. THE PILOT SHUT THE ENGINE DOWN IN FLIGHT. SUBSEQUENT INVESTIGATION REVEALED A DAMAGED FUEL NOZZLE TUBE PACKING.Jan 22, 2005 · Emb EMB120 · Fuel Injector NozzleSDR SWIA200414594Buttstrap · corrodedBUTTSTRAP AT YL479.00 FRAME 39-44 IS CORRODED ON THE UNDERSIDE. ITEM FOUND AT C-CHECK INSPECTION. BUTTSTRAP REPLACED IAW EMB 120 SRM 51-40-02, 51-25-00, 51-22-00.Dec 1, 2004 · N16731 · Emb EMB120 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR SWIA200413605Window · cracked2 CRACKS APPROXIMATELY 3 INCHES IN LENGTH AT LT DIRECT VISION WINDOW AT LOWER FORWARD CORNER. ITEM FOUND AT C CHECK INSPECTION.Jul 26, 2004 · N196SW · Emb EMB120 · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR AUS20040303Pbe · faulty(AUS) PASSENGER BREATHING EQUIPMENT (PBE) UNITS FAULTY. PBE STORAGE BAGS HAD LOST VACUUM AND ITEMS WERE CHAFED IN CONTAINMENT BOX.Apr 15, 2004 · Emb EMB120 · Passenger Oxygen SystemSDR AUS20040195Pin · sticking(AUS) RT MAIN LANDING GEAR DRAG BRACE STRUT PIVOT PIN BINDING.Mar 16, 2004 · Emb EMB120 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR AUS20040178Connector · faulty(AUS) RT ENGINE ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL (EEC) AND TORQUE SIGNAL CONDITIONER CONNECTOR PLUGS SUSPECT FAULTY/CONTAMINATED.Mar 4, 2004 · Emb EMB120 · Electrical ConnectorsSDR AUS20040101Impeller · damaged(AUS) LT ENGINE LP IMPELLER BADLY DAMAGED. FURTHER INSPECTION ALSO FOUND SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE HP IMPELLER AS WELL AS THE GAS GENERATOR CASE AND THE LP DIFFUSER CASE. A DENT WAS ALSO FOUND IN THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER OUTER LINER. SUSPECT CAUSED BY FOD.Feb 16, 2004 · Emb EMB120 · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR AUS20040200Servo · failed(AUS) ELEVATOR AUTOPILOT SERVO FAILED. LOSS OF AUTOPILOT CAUSED AIRCRAFT TO PITCH UP. RT ENGINE OVERTORQUED TO 134 PERCENT AND LT ENGINE OVERTORQUED TO 125 PERCENT. OVERTORQUE INSPECTION ON ENGINES AND PROPELLERS FOUND NO DAMAGE.Jan 23, 2004 · Emb EMB120 · Autopilot Main ServoSDR AUS20040040Servo · faulty(AUS) AUTOPILOT CAUSED AIRCRAFT TO PITCH UP ON APPROACH. INVESTIGATION FOUND ELEVATOR AUTOPILOT SERVO FAULTY. RT ENGINE OVERTORQUED TO 134 PERCENT AND LT ENGINE OVERTORQUED TO 125 PERCENT DURING RECOVERY FROM AUTOPILOT MALFUNCTION.Jan 23, 2004 · Emb EMB120 · Autopilot Main ServoSDR AUS20040036Valve · faulty(AUS) LT IB BRAKE ANTISKID VALVE SUSPECT FAULTY. BRAKE LOCKED ON LANDING CAUSING FAILURE OF BRAKE UNIT AND DEFLATION OF MAIN WHEEL TIRE.Jan 20, 2004 · Emb EMB120 · Brake Anti-Skid SectionSDR AUS20031245Starter Gen · unserviceable(AUS) APU STARTER-GENERATOR BRUSH COVER INSULATION NOT FITTED DURING OVERHAUL. BRUSH LEADS SHORTED TO FRAME AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE TEST BENCH LOAD RESISTOR. STARTER-GENERATOR HAD BEEN RETURNED FROM OVERHAUL AND WAS UNDERGOING BEDDING IN ON THE TEST RIG BEFDec 3, 2003 · Emb EMB120 · Starter-GeneratorSDR AUS20031194Wire Harness · worn(AUS) RT HYDRAULIC SYSTEM LOOM WIRE W602-0040-22 CHAFING ON HYDRAULIC PIPE. LOOM RUNS FROM THE TOP OF THE RT REAR NACELLE TO THE TRAILING EDGE.Nov 16, 2003 · Emb EMB120 · Hydraulic Power System WiringSDR AUS20031193Control Unit · unserviceable(AUS) ANTI-SKID SYSTEM CONTROL BOX FAILED.Nov 16, 2003 · Emb EMB120 · Brake Anti-Skid SectionSDR 0068494Blade · crackedCRACK AT BLADE SHANK FILLET RADIOUS.Oct 10, 2003 · Emb EMB120 · Propeller Blade SectionSDR 00068494Blade · crackedCRACK AT BLADE SHANK FILLET RADIUS. PROPOct 9, 2003 · Emb EMB120 · Propeller Blade SectionSDR 0068494ABlade · crackedCRACK AT PROPELLER BLADE SHANK FILLET RADIUS.Oct 9, 2003 · Emb EMB120 · Propeller Blade SectionSDR AUS20031011Chain · broken(AUS) ELEVATOR CONTROL CHAIN BROKEN.Sep 30, 2003 · Emb EMB120 · Elevator Control SystemSDR AUS20030848Actuator · contaminated(AUS) ELEVATOR TRIM TAB ACTUATORS CONTAMINATED WITH WATER FROM OVERNIGHT RAIN. WATER FROZE AT ALTITUDE AND LOCKED ELEVATOR TRIM.Aug 13, 2003 · Emb EMB120 · Elevator Tab Control SystemSDR AUS20030717Actuator · faulty(AUS) LT AND RT HORIZONTAL STABILISER TRIM ACTUATORS JAMMED.Jul 7, 2003 · Emb EMB120 · Elevator Tab Control SystemSDR AUS20030658O-Ring · damaged(AUS) RT PROPELLER OIL TRANSFER TUBE O-RING SEAL DAMAGED.Jun 20, 2003 · Emb EMB120 · Propeller Controlling SystemSDR ASOA03268Connector · inoperativeDURING HANGAR MAINTENANCE IN MCN, THE EMERGENCY LIGHTS IN THE FLOOR AND FORWARD CABIN PANEL WERE FOUND TO BE INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE RECONNECTED THE EMERGENCY LIGHTS IN THE FLOOR AND FORWARD CABIN PANEL. OPERATIONAL CHECKS GOOD. AIRCRAFT OK FOR SERVICE. (Jun 19, 2003 · N239AS · Emb EMB120 · Light System WiringSDR ASOA03249Wire · inoperativeDURING HANGAR MAINTENANCE IN MCN, THE EMERGENCY LIGHT ABOVE THE PASSENGER DOOR WAS FOUND TO BE INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE WIRES TO THE EMERGENCY LIGHT BEHIND THE CEILING PANEL DISCONNECTED AND RE-CONNECTED THEM. OPERATIONAL CHECKS GOOD. AIRCRAFT OK Jun 4, 2003 · N239AS · Emb EMB120 · Light System WiringSDR AUS20030565Brake · unserviceable(AUS) RT INBOARD BRAKE FAULTY. INVESTIGATION FOUND TWO CRACKED ROTORS.Jun 1, 2003 · Emb EMB120 · BrakeSDR 0074451Bearing Race · crackedCRACK IN RACE.Mar 13, 2003 · Emb EMB120 · Propeller Blade SectionSDR 74451Bearing Race · crackedCRACK IN RACEMar 13, 2003 · Emb EMB120 · Propeller AssemblySDR AUS20030411Wire Harness · worn(AUS) LEFT FORWARD BOOST PUMP LOOM CHAFED AGAINST RIGID FUEL LINE PN 120-08735-047 LOCATED IN THE TANK. LOOM INCORRECTLY ROUTED.Feb 11, 2003 · Emb EMB120 · Fuel System WiringSDR 0065187Blade · crackedPROPELLER BLADE CRACKED IN LEADING EDGE SHIELD.Jan 23, 2003 · Emb EMB120 · Propeller Blade SectionSDR AUS20030006Line · leaking(AUS) APU FUEL LINE LOCATED BETWEEN THE FCU AND FUEL SHUTOFF VALVE FITTED BACK TO FRONT AND LEAKING FROM UNIONS. PIPE WAS ALSO FOULING ON THE APU CASING.Jan 5, 2003 · Emb EMB120 · APU Engine Fuel and ControlSDR AUS20030128Annunciator · wrong part(AUS) INCORRECT ANNUNCIATOR ASSEMBLY FITTED. PN 80054141 WAS FITTED INSTEAD OF THE CORRECT PN 80054153. UNAPPROVED/INCORRECT PART. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR.Jan 3, 2003 · Emb EMB120 · Central Warning
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