Embraer EMB-120ER

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'EMB120ER'
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SDR SWIA200211532Bracket · crackedRT NACELLE HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR AREA, CRACKED BRACKET JUST AFT OF HYDRAULIC RETURN FILLER PORT. FOUND DURING "C" CHECK INSPECTION. REPLACED BRACKET IAW 120 SRM 51-10-02.Nov 5, 2002 · N293SW · Emb EMB120ER · Nacelle/Pylon, Main FrameSDR SWIA200211531Floor Support · cutFLOOR SUPPORT AT STATION 40 AND 41 UNDER CARGO FLOOR CUT ON RT SIDE OF AIRCRAFT IN FRONT AND BEHIND CABLE PULLEYS. REPLACED RIBS 40 AND 41 IAW 120 SRM 51-10-02.Nov 5, 2002 · N293SW · Emb EMB120ER · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR SWIA200211530Screw · corrodedFLOOR SEAT TRACKS HAVE CORROSION ON 90 PERCENT OF SCREW HEADS. FOUND DURING C CHECK INSPECTION. REPLACED RT AND LT FLOOR SEAT TRACKS AND ATTACHING HARDWARE IAW EMB MM 53-01-05.Nov 5, 2002 · N293SW · Emb EMB120ER · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach FittingsSDR SWIA200211441Bracket · damagedLEFT OUTBOARD MAIN GEAR DOOR OPENED IN FLIGHT ON LEFT MAIN GEAR. REPLACED AFT HINGE BRACKETS ON LEFT NACELLE OUTBOARD FORWARD DOOR WITH SERVICEABLE UNITS. STRAIGHTENED DOOR SKIN. INSPECTED LATCH MECHANISM AND FOUND TO BE SERVICEABLE. OPS CHECK GOOD.Nov 5, 2002 · N284YV · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear DoorsSDR SWIA200211440Battery · dischargedEMERGENCY FLOOR LIGHTING AT ROW 5 AND 6 INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHTING BATTERY. OPS CHECK GOOD.Nov 5, 2002 · N224SW · Emb EMB120ER · Emergency LightingSDR SWIA200211443Cable · shortedAPU WILL NOT START. STARTER APPEARS TO WORK BUT NO EGT OR RPM RISE. FOUND APU START/GEN GROUND CABLE MELTED DUE TO ARCING BETWEEN GENERATOR TERMINALS. ALSO FOUND TERMINAL ON START/GEN TO BE MELTED. REMOVED START/GEN AND GROUND CABLE AND REPLACED WITH SERVINov 4, 2002 · N251YV · Emb EMB120ER · Starter-GeneratorSDR SWIA200211422Warning System · activatedTRIPLE CHIME ''OIL'' WARNING ON ROTATION. FLUCTUATION 45 TO 55 PSID ON NR 2 ENGINE. RETURNED TO SBA. ADDED 1-1/2 QUARTS OF OIL TO NR 2 ENGINE. RAN NR 2 ENGINE EXTENSIVELY. COULD NOT DUPLICATE LOW OIL PRESS OR FLUCTUATION. COMPLIED WITH ST72-344.Nov 4, 2002 · N567SW · Emb EMB120ER · Central WarningSDR SWIA200211418Tab · crackedLT AILERON TRIM TAB CRACKED ON LOWER INBOARD SIDE.REMOVED AND REPLACED LEFT AILERON TRIM TAB ASSEMBLY WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT IAW MM 27-12-02.Nov 4, 2002 · N568SW · Emb EMB120ER · Aileron TabsSDR SWIA200211423Landing Gear · malfunctionedLT MAIN GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT UNTIL 5TH LANDING GEAR CYCLE. RETURNED TO PDX. SWING GEAR COULD NOT GET TO DUPLICATE. CHECKED GAP ON HOOK IAW 32-32-10 CHECK GOOD. ADJUSTED TARGET IAW MM 32-61-01 AND ADJUSTED GEAR DOOR SEQUENCE VALVE (INBOARD AND OUTBOARD)Nov 2, 2002 · N218SW · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR SWIA200211419Apu · smokeRT PACK BLOWS HOT AIR AND SETS OFF LAV SMOKE DETECTOR WITH PROMINENT PACK BURNING ODOR. RAN BOTH ENGINES WITH RT PACK ON. FOUND LAV SMOKE DETECTOR NOT GOING OFF. RAN APU WITH THE RT PACK ON. FOUND THAT THE APU BLEEDS SMOKE INTO THE CABIN. SUPPLEMENTAL REPNov 1, 2002 · N223SW · Emb EMB120ER · APU Core EngineSDR SWIA200211433Pcu · malfunctionedABORTED TO - POSITIONED POWER LEVER, JUST BEYOND FLT. IDLE, LT TORQUE RAPIDLY INCREAASING (TO APPROX. 60 PERCENT TQ). NP DECREASED TO APPROXIMATELY 25 PERCENT THEN RAPIDLY INCREASED TO APPROXIMATELY 70 PERCENT WHILE STILL IN BETA ON THE LT ONLY. REPLACED LT Oct 31, 2002 · N293SW · Emb EMB120ER · Propeller Controlling SystemSDR SWIA200211414Connector · contaminatedFLAP DISAGREEMENT THAT WOULD NOT CLEAR AFTER TAKEOFF. RETURNED TO SLC. DEICE FLUID FOUND IN OUTBOARD FLAP ACTUATOR CONNECTOR PLUGS. CLEANED CONNECTOR PLUGS. OPS CHECK GOOD AT THIS TIME.Oct 31, 2002 · N214SW · Emb EMB120ER · Trailing Flap Position Indicating SystemSDR SWIA200211403Outflow Valve · malfunctionedAUTO PRESSURIZATION WOULD NOT HOLD - CLIMB 2000 FPM - SWITCH TO MANUAL PRESSURIZATION AND MANUAL CONTROLLER COULD NOT MAINTAIN PRESSURIZATION EITHER. RETURNED TO SLC. REPLACED ELECTROPNEUMATIC OUTFLOW VALVE WITH A SERVICEABLE UNIT IAW 21-30-03. OPS CHECK GOOct 31, 2002 · N198SW · Emb EMB120ER · Pressure Regulator/Outflow ValveSDR GLBA2002173Actuator · failedLEFT MAIN GEAR WOULD NOT COME UP. R&R LEFT MAIN GEAR ACTUATOROct 31, 2002 · N96ZK · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR SWIA200211432Outflow Valve · malfunctionedAUTO PRESSURIZATION UNABLE TO CONTROL PRESSURE. CONTRACT MAINTENANCE PERFORMED MX PROCEDURE FOR DEFERRAL. NEXT FLIGHT RETURNED TO GJT WITH MANUAL PRESSURIZATION INOPERATIVE REMOVED AND REPLACED ELECTRO OUTFLOW VALVE IAW MM 21-30-03. OPS CHECK GOOD.Oct 30, 2002 · N197SW · Emb EMB120ER · Pressure Regulator/Outflow ValveSDR SWIA200211412Landing Gear · malfunctionedUPON GEAR RETRACTION, WE GOT A GEAR DISAGREEMENT ON BOTH MAIN GEAR WITH LOUD VIBRATION. CYCLED GEAR 3 TIMES. DID NOT CORRECT IT. RETURNED TO RDM. PERFORMED GEAR SWING. SYSTEM OPS CHECK GOOD. COULD NOT DUPLICATE DISCREPANCY.Oct 30, 2002 · N218SW · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR SWIA200211409Pump · fluctuatesAUX FEATHER PUMP BROKEN, RT ENGINE TORQUE FLUCTUATES 3 PERCENT TO 4 PERCENT AT CRUISE. REMOVED AND REPLACED AUX FEATHER PUMP.Oct 30, 2002 · N190SW · Emb EMB120ER · Propeller Feathering/ReversingSDR SWIA200211408Proximity Sensor · contaminatedRT MAIN LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT AFTER DEPARTURE. RECYCLED GEAR PER QRH. SUSPECT ICE. RETURNED TO SLC. REPLACED RIGHT MLG PROXIMITY SENSOR AND HARNESS WITH NEW UNIT IAW AMM 32-01-01. OPS CHECK GOOD. P/N: ZS-00417-02, T0Q-120-20505-1Oct 30, 2002 · N198SW · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR SWIA200211405Boot · tornRIGHT AND LEFT OUTBOARD STAB AND VERT FIN BOOTS INOP AFTER 28 SECONDS ON TIMERS 1 & 2. RETURNED TO DEN. REPLACED LEFT HORIZONTAL STAB DEICE BOOT IAW MM CHAPTER 30-10-01. OPS CHECK GOOD.Oct 30, 2002 · N207SW · Emb EMB120ER · Airfoil Anti/De-ice SystemSDR SWIA200211404Target · out of adjustON TAKEOFF WE PUT THE GEAR HANDLE UP, ALL LIGHTS WENT OUT EXCEPT LEFT RED ''A''. A VERY LOUD NOISE ALSO REMAINED. WE RECYCLED THE GEAR 4 TIMES AND HAD THE SAME RESULTS. RETURNED TO JAC. ADJUSTED LEFT MAIN GEAR TARGET AND RE-RACKED CANNON PLUG FOR LANDING GOct 30, 2002 · N213SW · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR SWIA200211406Relay · arcedRELAYS FO SIDE PANEL HOT. SMOKE ODOR IN COCKPIT. REPLACED APU FEEDER PROTECTION RELAY K0152 AND BUS BARS W1264, W163 DUE TO ARCING. OPERATED AIRCRAFT ELECTRICAL UNDER HEAVY LOADS ON APU GENERATOR WITHOUT CONTACTOR OR BUS BAR AREA SHOWING ANY SIGNS OF ABNORMOct 29, 2002 · N308SW · Emb EMB120ER · DC Power Distribution SystemSDR SWIA200211566Seat Track · corrodedLEFT REAR FLOOR TRACK IS CORRODED. FOUND DURING C CHECK INSPECTION. REMOVED AND REPLACED SEAT TRACK IAW 53-01-05.Oct 27, 2002 · N586SW · Emb EMB120ER · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach FittingsSDR SWIA200211565Brace · crackedFRAME 13 LEFT INBOARD AND OUTBOARD SIDES, AND FRAME 13 RIGHT SIDE INBOARD SIDE OF VERTICAL BRACES CRACKED AT COCKPIT DOOR OPENING. FOUND DURING C CHECK INSPECTION. STOP DRILLED CRACKS IN BRACE. REMOVED CRACKED IB ANGLES. FABRICATED AND INSTALLED A NEW IB AOct 27, 2002 · N586SW · Emb EMB120ER · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR SWIA200211407Pressure Switch · malfunctionedNR 1 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT ILLUMINATED INFLIGHT FOR 2 MINUTES, WITH NORMAL OIL PRESSURE OF 63 PSID. ALL OTHER INDICATIONS ALSO NORMAL.REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 1 ENGINE LOW OIL PRESSURE SWITCH. CONDUCTED ENGINE RUN. NO LEAKS NOTED. CHECKS GOOD. NO LIGHTOct 26, 2002 · N393SW · Emb EMB120ER · Engine Oil PressureSDR SWIA200211387Servo · malfunctionedLOUD SOUND OF CABLE RUBBING AS THE YOKE IS PULLED BACK. REPLACED ELEVATOR AUTOPILOT SERVO (SVO-65). OPS CHECK GOOD. SN OFF 7088.Oct 26, 2002 · N196SW · Emb EMB120ER · Autopilot Main ServoSDR SWIA200211383Torque Sensor · malfunctionedABOVE V1, AFTER FLAP & GEAR RETRACTION, THE RT ENGINE FEATHERED. TQ READ ZERO, ALL OTHER PARAMETERS NORMAL. POWER LEVER WAS BROUGHT TO FLIGHT IDLE, CONDITION LEVER FEATHER, ENGINE WAS LEFT RUNNING AND A SINGLE ENGINE LANDING WAS PERFORMED. REPLACED RT PROP Oct 26, 2002 · N569SW · Emb EMB120ER · Engine BMEP/Torque IndicatingSDR SWIA200211371Terminal Block · looseMULTIPLE FAILURES ASSOCIATED WITH THE AHAR: HSI ROTATES 60 DEGREES-BOTH SIDES THEN CENTERS ADI-COMPUTER FAILURE LT SIDE ASSOCIATED WITH A GYRO FLAG RIGHT SIDE COMPUTER FAILURE-NO GYRO FLAG.FOUND SEVERAL NUTS ON TB0033 LOOSE AND RUBBER NIPPLE ON W138-0001-2Oct 26, 2002 · N190SW · Emb EMB120ER · Electrical Power System WiringSDR SWIA200211473Rib · crackedRT INBOARD LEADING EDGE RIB IS CRACKED. CRACKED AREA STOP-DRILLED AND DOUBLER ADDED TO DAMAGED AREA IAW EMB120 SRM 51-10-02.Oct 24, 2002 · N292SW · Emb EMB120ER · Wing, Rib/BulkheadSDR SWIA200211472Bracket · crackedRIVET HEAD SHEARED OFF BRACKET BETWEEN CAPTAIN'S DV WINDOW AND PASSENGER DOOR, COCKPIT INTERIOR. FOUND BRACKET TO BE CRACKED. NEW BRACKET INSTALLED IAW SRM120 51-10-02.Oct 24, 2002 · N292SW · Emb EMB120ER · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR SWIA200211471Angle · crackedFOUND CRACKED ANGLE INSIDE COCKPIT BELOW FLOOR AT FRAME 11, RT SIDE.APPLIED DOUBLER IAW SRM120 51-10-02.Oct 24, 2002 · N292SW · Emb EMB120ER · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR SWIA200211388Yoke · crackedCAPTAINS YOKE IS CRACKED. REMOVED AND REPLACED CAPTAIN'S YOKE IAW 07-11-01. OPS CHECK GOOD.Oct 24, 2002 · N229SW · Emb EMB120ER · Control Column SectionSDR GLBA2002171Channel · damagedON TAKE OFF FLAPS WOULD NOT RETRACT TO 0 DEGREE & IND. A FLAP DISGREEMENT THE O.B. FLAP STUCK BETWEEN 0-15 PERCENT, R&R LT OUTBOARD MOVABLE CHANNEL OPS CHECK GOODOct 24, 2002 · N96ZK · Emb EMB120ER · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR 2003F00029Sequence Valve · out of adjustCPR - FLT 8788 - RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR FORWARD DOORS DID NOT CLOSE WHEN GEAR UP WAS COMMANDED. THE DOOR SEQUENCE VALVE WAS OUT OF ADJUSTMENT. READJUSTED LANDING GEAR DOOR SEQUENCE VALVE IAW EMB MM AND OPERATIONALLY TESTED, OPS CHECK OK. (M)Oct 23, 2002 · N125AM · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear Door Retract SectionSDR 2003F00028Sequence Valve · out of adjustCPR - FLT 8788 - RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR FORWARD DOORS DID NOT CLOSE WHEN GEAR UP WAS COMMANDED. THE DOOR SEQUENCE VALVE WAS OUT OF ADJUSTMENT. READJUSTED LANDING GEAR DOOR SEQUENCE VALVE IAW EMB MM AND OPERATIONALLY TESTED OPS CHECK OK. (M)Oct 23, 2002 · N125AM · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear Door Retract SectionSDR 2003F00027Sequence Valve · out of adjustCPR - FLT 8788 - RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR FORWARD DOORS DID NOT CLOSE WHEN GEAR UP WAS COMMANDED. THE DOOR SEQUENCE VALVE WAS OUT OF ADJUSTMENT. READJUSTED LANDING GEAR DOOR SEQUENCE VALVE IAW EMB MM AND OPERATIONALLY TESTED OPS CHECK OK. (M)Oct 23, 2002 · N125AM · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear Door Retract SectionSDR SWIA200211391Annunciator · malfunctionedFLAP DISAGREEMENT ON TAKEOFF. RECYCLED 3 TIMES - UNSUCCESSFULLY. FLAP DISAGREEMENT ON OUTBOARD PAIR DURING RETRACTION. RETURNED TO DEN. CLEANED AND INSPECTED FLAP TRACKS AND RERACKED FCU. INSTALLED SERVICEABLE FLAP ANNUNCIATOR. OPERATED FLAPS SEVERAL TIMOct 23, 2002 · N214SW · Emb EMB120ER · Trailing Flap Position Indicating SystemSDR SWIA200211358Actuator · out of adjustON TAKEOFF, THE LEFT MAIN GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT ALL THE WAY. CYCLED GEAR BUT DID NOT CLEAR PROBLEM. RETURNED TO FIELD. ADJUSTED ACTUATOR LENGTH PER MM 32-32-10 AND ADJUSTED PROX SENSORS TARGET PER MM 32-61-01. GEAR RETRACTIONS AND INDICATIONS CHECK GOOD.Oct 23, 2002 · N295UX · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR SWIA200211470Frame · crackedRIGHT NACELLE FRAME 10 CRACKED INSIDE WHEEL WELL ON FORWARD INBOARD SIDE. INSTALLED DOUBLER TO FRAME 10 INSIDE WHEEL WELL FORWARD INBOARD SIDE OF RIGHT NACELLE PER SRM STD. PRACTICES 51-00-00.Oct 22, 2002 · N226SW · Emb EMB120ER · Nacelle/Pylon, Frame/Spar/RibSDR GLBA2002167Warning Light · malfunctionedRT GEAR A & B RED LIGHT REMAIN ILLUMINATED AFTER RETRACTION, DEICED LANDING GEAR- INSP-TEST FLIGHT SATISFACTORY.Oct 22, 2002 · N293UX · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR SWIA200211390Connector · contaminatedLANDING GEAR WOULD NOT COME UP. USED DOWNLOCK RELEASE TO RAISE GEAR. CLEANED CONTANIMATION FROM LEFT MLG PROXIMITY SENSOR CONNECTOR. LANDING GEAR OPS CHECK GOOD.Oct 21, 2002 · N198SW · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR SWIA200211382Battery · dischargedROW 3 OVERHEAD LIGHT INOP. REPLACED FORWARD EMERGENCY LIGHTING POWER SUPPLY. ROW 3 OVERHEAD LIGHT OPS CHECK GOOD.Oct 21, 2002 · N189SW · Emb EMB120ER · Emergency LightingSDR SWIA200211352Relay · malfunctionedON TAKEOFF ROLL WE RECEIVED A RIGHT ENGINE EEC, ENGINE CONTROL WARNING. ABORTED TAKEOFF AND RETURNED TO GATE. REMOVED AND REPLACED RIGHT ENGINE REVERSION RELAY. RAN ENGINE. OPS CHECK GOOD.Oct 21, 2002 · N221SW · Emb EMB120ER · Fuel Controlling SystemSDR SWIA200211349Control Handle · malfunctionedLANDING GEAR WOULD NOT EXTEND WHEN SELECTING GEAR DOWN. REMOVED AND REPLACED LANDING GEAR CONTROL HANDLE. CYCLED GEAR 6 TIMES W/ONE EMERGENCY FREE FALL. OPS CHECK GOOD AT THIS TIME.Oct 20, 2002 · N217SW · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear SelectorSDR SWIA200211370Light · smokeCAPTAIN'S FLOODLIGHT SMOKES WHEN THE LIGHT IS ON. REPLACED CAPTAIN'S FLOODLIGHT FIXTURE WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT.Oct 18, 2002 · N236SW · Emb EMB120ER · Flight Compartment LightingSDR SWIA200211372Control Unit · malfunctionedDURING CLIMB, RIGHT NP DROPPED TO 96 PERCENT. TURNED OFF EEC WITH POWER LEVER AT FLIGHT IDLE AND CL MAX T6 780, TORQUE 97 PERCENT AND NP 56 PERCENT. WE FEATHERED THE ENGINE PER QRH PRECAUTIONARY ENGINE SHUT DOWN AND DIVERTED TO CYS. REPLACED RT ENGINE PCU IOct 17, 2002 · N190SW · Emb EMB120ER · Propeller Controlling SystemSDR SWIA200211347Wire · damagedRIGHT MAIN GENERATOR FAILED TO RESET ITSELF ON TAKEOFF ROLL. ABORTED TAKEOFF. REPAIRED WIRE TO RIGHT STARTER/GENERATOR. CLEANED ALL TERMINALS AND CANNON PLUGS. TAXIED ACFT. OPS CHECK GOOD.Oct 17, 2002 · N271YV · Emb EMB120ER · Electrical Power System WiringSDR 2003F00030Proximity Switch · malfunctionedUPON DEPARTURE FROM CPR, WHEN THE GEAR HANDLE WAS COMMANDED TO THE RETRACTED POSITION THE 'A' SYSTEM LIGHT FOR THE RIGHT MLG ILLUMINATED AND THE RIGHT MLG REMAINED EXTENDED. AFTER CYCLING THE GEAR SEVERAL TIMES THE CREW RETURNED TO CPR. RIGHT MLG PROXIMITY SOct 15, 2002 · N125AM · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR SWIA200211351Battery · dischargedFOUR LIGHTS ON FLOOR LEVEL EMERGENCY LIGHTING STRIPS FAIL TO ILLUMINATE. INSTALLED SERVICEABLE EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY FOR CENTER SECTION. OPS CHECK GOOD.Oct 15, 2002 · N218SW · Emb EMB120ER · Emergency LightingSDR SWIA200211348Comparator · malfunctionedCAPTAIN'S AUTOPILOT WENT INTO UNCOMMANDED CLIMB. REPLACED NR 1 AHC IAW MM 34-21-01. AHRS OPS CHECK GOOD IAW MM 34-21-00. AUTOPILOT OPS CHECK GOOD IAW MM 22-10-00.Oct 15, 2002 · N217SW · Emb EMB120ER · Integrated Flight SystemSDR SWIA200211343Door Frame · damagedFRAME 13A DAMAGED AT DOOR ACTUATOR MOUNT. EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO SHEAR CLIP 120-29047-001 AND SEVERAL OTHER TIPPED AND DAMAGED RIVETS OUTBOARD OF SHEAR CLIP. AT FRAME 13A, REMOVED AND REPLACED THE DAMAGED SHEAR CLIPS AND DAMAGED RIVETS IAW EMB SRM 51-00-00, 51-Oct 13, 2002 · N209SW · Emb EMB120ER · Fuselage Main, Structure
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