Embraer EMB-120ER

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SDR SWIA200210689Access Panel · missingAPU ACCESS PANEL MISSING UPON ARRIVAL AT SLC. INSTALLED SERVICEABLE PANEL ASSEMBLY AS NEEDED. P/N ON 145-33351-401.Feb 18, 2002 · N584SW · Emb EMB120ER · Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) DoorsSDR SWIA200210656Servo · defectiveAUTOPILOT WILL NOT HOLD ALTITUDE OR PITCH WITHIN ACCEPTABLE LIMITS. TRIED BOTH CAPT AND F/O CONTROLS WITH SAME RESULT. REMOVED AND REPLACED ELEVATOR SERVO. OPS CHECKED GOOD IAW MM 22-10-00.Feb 18, 2002 · N289YV · Emb EMB120ER · Autopilot Main ServoSDR SWIA200210752Frame · crackedLEFT FRAME 9 IS CRACKED FORWARD OF THE DIRECT VISION WINDOW POST. REPAIRED CRACK BY COMPLIANCE WITH SB 120-53-0073.Feb 17, 2002 · N233SW · Emb EMB120ER · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR ASOA02101Light · burned outDURING SCHEDULED INSPECTION IN MCN, THE FORWARD MOST WHITE FLOOR EMERGENCY LIGHT WAS INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE BURNED OUT BULB ON THE FLOOR EMERGENCY LIGHT TRACK. OPERATIONAL CHECKS GOOD. AIRCRAFT OK FOR SERVICE. (M)Feb 17, 2002 · N638AS · Emb EMB120ER · Emergency LightingSDR SWIA200210674Signal Cond Unit · defectiveLEFT TORQUE GAUGE FLUCTUATES TO -0-, THEN WORKS AGAIN. REPLACED LEFT TORQUE SIGNAL CONDITIONER UNIT. PERFORMED POWER RUNS, ALL CHECKS GOOD.Feb 17, 2002 · N235SW · Emb EMB120ER · Engine BMEP/Torque IndicatingSDR C2XA02IA032Control Box · faultyIAH- DURING APPROACH FLIGHT 3989, THE CREW NOTED THE FOLLOWING, THE LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT COME DOWN. LEFT GEAR SYSTEM -A- LIGHT (GREEN) ON AND ALL OTHER RED LIGHTS ILLUMINATED (SYSTEM-B AND RIGHT AND NOSE SYSTEM-A). GEAR WAS CYCLED, BUT DID NOT COME DOWN UFeb 17, 2002 · N17728 · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR SWIA200210728Control Cable · corrodedLEFT RUDDER AFT OUTBOARD AND INBOARD CABLES SHOW SIGNS OF CORROSION. REPLACED LEFT RUDDER AFT OUTBOARD AND INBOARD CABLES IAW EMB120 MM 27-00-01.Feb 16, 2002 · N190SW · Emb EMB120ER · Rudder Control SystemSDR SWIA200210727Control Cable · corrodedRIGHT OUTBOARD AFT ELEVATOR CABLE AND RIGHT AND LEFT AFT ELEVATOR TRIM CABLES SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR AND CORROSION. REPLACED RIGHT OUTBOARD AFT ELEVATOR CABLE AND RIGHT AND LEFT AFT ELEVATOR TRIM CABLES IAW EMB120 MM 27-00-01.Feb 16, 2002 · N190SW · Emb EMB120ER · Elevator Control SystemSDR ASOA02099Stringer · crackedDURING HANGAR MAINTENANCE IN MCN, THE TENTH STRINGER ON THE RIGHT SIDE WAS FOUND CRACKED. MAINTENANCE REPAIRED THE CRACKED STRINGER IAW SRM 57-20-01 AND SRM 51-20-02. (M)Feb 15, 2002 · N262AS · Emb EMB120ER · Fuselage Main, Longeron/StringerSDR C2XA02IA029Control Unit · defectiveIAH- DURING FLIGHT 3916 THE CREW NOTED THAT THE LEFT MAIN SYSTEM -A- LANDING GEAR GREEN INDICATION LIGHT ILLUMINATES IN FLIGHT WITH THE GEAR HANDLE UP. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE LANDING GEAR CONTROL, PERFORMED A OPERATIONAL CHECK, NO DEFECTS NOTEDFeb 15, 2002 · N17728 · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR ASOA02094Light · brokenDURING SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE IN MCN, THE EMERGENCY DOOR EXIT LIGHT AT ROW 5 AND THE OVERHEAD BIN EMERGENCY LIGHTED EXIT SIGN AT ROW 8 WERE BOTH FOUND INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN ASSEMBLY (P/N 10-1110-5) AT ROW 5. MAIFeb 14, 2002 · N285AS · Emb EMB120ER · Emergency LightingSDR ASOA02095Sequence Valve · out of adjustUPON TAKEOFF FROM TXK, THE CAPTAIN SELECTED THE LANDING GEAR HANDLE UP. THE RED A/B LIGHTS ON THE LEFT MAIN AND THE RED B LIGHT ON THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR WERE ILLUMINATED AND FAILED TO EXTINGUISH. THE TXK TOWER INFORMED THE CAPTAIN THAT THE LEFT MLG HAD FAILED Feb 14, 2002 · N500AS · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR SWIA200210652Sensor · reads highLEFT EEC IS INOP. HOOKED UP EEC BREAKOUT BOX, FOUND NH SENSOR READING HIGH. REMOVED AND REPLACED LEFT NH SENSOR WITH A SERVICEABLE UNIT. TRIMMED LEFT ENGINE. OPS CHECK GOOD. NO LEAKS NOTED AT THIS TIME.Feb 13, 2002 · N393SW · Emb EMB120ER · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR SWIA200210667Annunciator · faultyFLAPS INOP - ALL CONTROL FAULT, DISAGREEMENT AND ASYMMETRY LIGHTS ON. COULD NOT CLEAR ANY OF THE FAULT LIGHTS. FLAP CONTROL PANEL FLAP PORTION INDICATOR (ALL) INDICATED FLAPS UP WHEN FLAPS WERE 15 DEGREES, 25 DEGREES OR 45 DEGREES POSITION PHYSICALLY. CONDIFeb 12, 2002 · N190SW · Emb EMB120ER · Trailing Flap Position Indicating SystemSDR C2XA02IA027Connector · dirtyIAH- DURING FLIGHT 3580 THE CREW NOTED THE LEFT MAIN GEAR SYSTEM A-GREEN LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT SEVERAL TIMES WITH GEAR UP. MAINTENANCE CLEANED THE LEFT MAIN SYSTEM-A CANNON PLUG, PERFORMED A OPERATIONAL CHECK OF THE LANDING GEAR SYSTEM, NO DEFECTS NOTEFeb 12, 2002 · N17728 · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR SWIA200210655Relay · failedON TAKEOFF ROLL AT APPROXIMATELY 70 KIAS, AUTO FEATHER AURAL WARNING AND TRIPLE CHIME. TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED. AUTO FEATHER SWITCH WAS ON AND TRIM SET TO 28 PERCENT (MIDDLE OF GREEN BAND). PROP AUX FEATHER AND MANUAL FEATHER TESTS WERE NORMAL DURING TAXI. FUNFeb 9, 2002 · N289YV · Emb EMB120ER · Propeller Feathering/ReversingSDR SWIA200210644Wire · disconnectedEMERGENCY POD LIGHT IN 6A IS INOP. FERRIED UNDER SPECIAL FLIGHT PERMIT FORM MOD TO SFO. FOUND BOTH WIRES NOT CONNECTED TO THE SOCKET ON OVERHEAD EMERGENCY LIGHT ASSEMBLY SEAT 6A. RECONNECTED WIRES. OPS CHECK GOOD.Feb 9, 2002 · N232SW · Emb EMB120ER · Light System WiringSDR C2XA02IA026Relay · inoperativeIAH- DURING TAXI, FLIGHT 3585, THE EMERGENCY LIGHT (NOT ARMED LIGHT ON THE MAP)CAME ON WHEN THE SWITCH IS IN THE ARMED POSITION. IAH- MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED RELAY K201, PERFORMED A OPERATIONAL CHECK OF THE EMERGENCY LIGHTING SYSTEM, NO DEFECTS NOTFeb 8, 2002 · N57734 · Emb EMB120ER · Emergency LightingSDR SWIA200210637Computer · malfunctionedDURING CLIMBOUT, YELLOW HEADING FLAGS ON CAPTAIN'S EHSI, FIRST OFFICER'S EHSI AND MFD. ATTEMPTED RESET TO NO AVAIL. REINITIALIZED AHRS AFTER SHUTDOWN. NO FLAGS DISPLAYED. REORIENTED AHRS NR 1 AND NR 2. SYSTEM OPS CHECKS GOOD.Feb 7, 2002 · N289YV · Emb EMB120ER · Integrated Flight SystemSDR SWIA200210634Warning System · malfunctionedTRIPLE CHIME HIGH SPEED WARNING ON TAKEOFF. ABORTED TAKEOFF. CHECKED BOTH AIRSPEED INDICATOR HIGH SPEED WARNINGS AND FOUND BOTH TO BE OPERATING AND NORMAL. OPS CHECK GOOD AT THIS TIME.Feb 7, 2002 · N188SW · Emb EMB120ER · High Speed WarningSDR ASOA02072Skin · crackedDURING HANGAR MAINTENANCE IN MCN, THE PRESSURE REFUELING POINT WAS FOUND WITH A SKIN CRACK ON THE OUTBOARD AFT CORNER. MAINTENANCE REPAIRED THE CRACKED SKIN IAW ASA EO 120-57-0027. THIS EO REF SRM 51-00-00, EAC FAX 189-2 (DATED 6/5/92), AND EAC FAX SST-562/9Feb 6, 2002 · N505AS · Emb EMB120ER · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR ASOA02074Cowling · crackedDURING HANGAR MAINTENANCE IN MCN, THE LEFT ENGINE AFT COWL HAD CRACKS. MAINTENANCE REPAIRED DAMAGE TO THE LEFT ENGINE COWL IAW SRM CHAPTER 51. CLEARANCE CHECK GOOD. (M)Feb 6, 2002 · N505AS · Emb EMB120ER · Engine Cowling SystemSDR ASOA02073Skin · crackedDURING HANGAR MAINTENANCE IN MCN, THE LEFT EXHAUST PIPE AFT ATTACH POINTS WERE FOUND WITH CRACKS ON THE SKIN. MAINTENANCE REPAIRED THE SKIN CRACK BY STOP DRILLING THE CRACK AND INSTALLING A DOUBLER ON THE LEFT AFT INBOARD EXHAUST PIPE ATTACH FITTING. THE DAMFeb 6, 2002 · N505AS · Emb EMB120ER · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR SWIA200210635Relay · failedABORTED TAKEOFF DUE TO AUTOFEATHER AURAL WARNING AND NO GREEN ARMED LIGHT. SUBSEQUENT RUN UP PRODUCED NO GREEN ARMED LIGHT. REF WDM 61-23-00 REPLACED RELAY K0161 - ARMED INDICATOR RELAY. OPS CHECKS PER MM 61-23-26. AUTOFEATHER SYSTEM TEST WITH ENGINE RUNNIFeb 6, 2002 · N212SW · Emb EMB120ER · Propeller Feathering/ReversingSDR SWIA200210636Switch · out of adjustSERVICE DOOR LIGHT INTERMITTENT ON TAKEOFF ROLL. ADJUSTED FUEL SERVICE DOOR SWITCHES. OPS CHECK GOOD.Feb 5, 2002 · N583SW · Emb EMB120ER · Door Warning SystemSDR SWIA200210629Proximity Switch · out of adjustTAKEOFF TRIM SOUNDED ON TAKEOFF ROLL. ABORTED TAKEOFF. TRIM WAS SET PROPERLY WHEN WARNING SOUNDED. ADJUSTED LEFT AND RIGHT TRIM TAB PROX SWITCHES. OPS CHECKS GOOD.Feb 5, 2002 · N226SW · Emb EMB120ER · Elevator Tab Control SystemSDR SWIA200210630Uplock Switch · looseRIGHT MAIN GEAR INTRANSIT LIGHT ON AND DOOR VIBRATION ON RIGHT MAIN GEAR. RETURNED TO FIELD. INSPECTED, FOUND LOOSE JAM-NUT ON RIGHT GEAR UPLOCK PLUNGER. ADJUSTED AND SECURED NUT. SWUNG GEAR NUMEROUS TIMES. ALL GEAR SWINGS SATISFACTORY.Feb 4, 2002 · N250YV · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR SWIA200210624Warning System · malfunctionedEEC AURAL WARNING ON TAKEOFF ROLL. ABORTED PER SOP. INSPECTED BOTH EEC SYSTEMS. RAN AIRCRAFT. EEC'S OPERATED NORMALLY AT VARIOUS POWER SETTINGS. NO DISCREPANCIES NOTED. OPS CHECK GOOD.Feb 4, 2002 · N393SW · Emb EMB120ER · Engine Fuel Indicating SystemSDR C2XA02IA019Lamp · burned outIAH - During scheduled maintenance the left forward exterior emergency light was found to be inoperative. Maintenance removed and replaced the affected lamp, performed an operational check, and the aircraft was approved for return to service.Feb 4, 2002 · N16731 · Emb EMB120ER · Emergency LightingSDR C2XA02IA018Connector · corrodedCREW REPORTED THAT THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR SYSTEM A GREEN LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATES IN FLIGHT WITH THE GEAR RETRACTED. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED THE AIRCRAFT AND FOUND LIGHT CORROSION ON THE A SYSTEM PROXIMITY SWITCH CANNON PLUG. THE CORROSION WAS REMOVEFeb 3, 2002 · N17728 · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR SWIA200210632Indicator · failedRIGHT NP GAUGE FAILED DURING TAKEOFF ROLL. BOTH ANALOG AND DIGITAL. REMOVED AND REPLACED RT NP INDICATOR. OPS CHECK GOOD. P/N ON SEL-OC29DH, S/N ON 97C.Feb 2, 2002 · N251YV · Emb EMB120ER · Propeller Indication SystemSDR SWIA200210647Switch · out of adjustSERVICE DOOR LIGHT ILLUMINATES DURING POWER UP FOR TAKEOFF. ADJUSTED AVIONICS BAY SERVICE DOOR MICRO SWITCH. OPS CHECK GOOD.Feb 1, 2002 · N270YV · Emb EMB120ER · Door Warning SystemSDR SWIA200210622Pressure Switch · failedRIGHT INBOARD STAB DEICE BOOT FAILS BOTH TIMERS 1 & 2 DURING THE CLIMB. REPLACED RT INBOARD STAB PRESSURE SWITCH. RAN SYSTEM. BOOTS LEAK CHECK GOOD. SYSTEM OPS CHECKS GOOD.Feb 1, 2002 · N294SW · Emb EMB120ER · Airfoil Anti/De-ice SystemSDR SWIA200210618Trim Tab · out of adjustON DESCENT INTO EKO, TRIM FAIL WARNING WENT OFF. AFTER A/P DISCONNECT, AIRCRAFT PITCHED UP AT 230 KTS WITH ELEVATOR TRIM AT FULL NOSE DOWN STOP. AIRCRAFT NOT UNDER NORMAL CONTROL UNTIL SLOWED BELOW 200 KTS. ADJUSTED RT ELEVATOR TRIM TAB AS REQUIRED TO RECEIFeb 1, 2002 · N187SW · Emb EMB120ER · Elevator Tab Control SystemSDR SWIA200210616Boot · damagedDURING CLIMB OUT OF PDX, INBOARD LEFT WING DEICE LIGHT ILLUMINATED REPEATEDLY ON BOTH TIMERS. FOUND TWO SMALL HOLES ON INBOARD PORTION OF LEFT WING INBOARD BOOT. APPLIED PATCH. OPS CHECKS GOOD.Feb 1, 2002 · N226SW · Emb EMB120ER · Airfoil Anti/De-ice SystemSDR SWIA200210615Wire Harness · defectiveRT MAIN LANDING GEAR -A- DISAGREEMENT LIGHT ILLUMINATED DURING FLIGHT. ALL -B- LIGHTS FUNCTION NORMAL. REMOVED AND REPLACED -A- UPLOCK HARNESS WITH SERVICEABLE HARNESS. OPS CHECKS GOOD.Feb 1, 2002 · N214SW · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear System WiringSDR SWIA200210623Warning System · faultyON TAKEOFF WITH TRIM SET AT 50 PERCENT, GOT A TAKEOFF AURAL WARNING TRIM. ABORTED TAKEOFF. PERFORMED FUNCTIONAL TEST OF SENSORS. OPS CHECK GOOD. REPLACED AURAL WARNING UNIT. OPS CHECK GOOD. S/N ON 0045, S/N OFF 0225.Jan 31, 2002 · N234SW · Emb EMB120ER · Central WarningSDR SWIA200210619Switch · out of adjustCARGO DOOR LIGHT CAME ON DURING TAKEOFF (ABORTED). CARGO DOOR MICRO SWITCH FOUND TO BE OVER CENTERED. ADJUSTED SWITCH, OPS CHECKS GOOD.Jan 31, 2002 · N188SW · Emb EMB120ER · Door Warning SystemSDR SWIA200210627Outflow Valve · dirtyAIRCRAFT WILL NOT PRESSURIZE, MANUAL OR AUTO. WARMED AIRPLANE, CLEANED OUTFLOW VALVES. TEST RUN AND OPS CHECKED GOOD.Jan 30, 2002 · N580SW · Emb EMB120ER · Pressure Regulator/Outflow ValveSDR SWIA200210610Proximity Sensor · dirtyLEFT MAIN GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT AFTER T/O. CYCLED TWICE, STILL NO RETRACTION. RETURNED TO AIRPORT. CONTACTED SGU MC. CLEANED DOWN & UP PROX SENSORS ON LT MLG. CYCLED MLG 8 CYCLES. CHECKS GOOD.Jan 30, 2002 · N586SW · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR C2XA02IA017Solenoid Valve · intermittentIAH - FLT 3680, Pilot reported that the landing gear would not exctend on the first attempt. The gear was eventually extended and the aircraft landed at IAH without incident. Maintenance removed and replaced the landing gear solenoid valve. The landing gear syJan 30, 2002 · N17728 · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR SWIA200210604Target · out of adjustRIGHT GEAR LIGHTS RED A & B WOULD NOT EXTINGUISH WHEN GEAR RETRACTED. CYCLED 3 TIMES. INSPECTED RT MAIN GEAR. FOUND UPLOCK HOOK ADJUSTED OUT, PLUS ICE BUILD UP ON HOOK. ADJUSTED UPLOCK PROX TARGET. C/W GEAR SWING. OPS CHECKS GOOD.Jan 29, 2002 · N214SW · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR SWIA200210671Frame · crackedRIGHT ENGINE FRAME NR 1 CRACKED. REPLACED RIGHT FRAME NR 1 IAW SB 120-54-0036 REV 02.Jan 28, 2002 · N232SW · Emb EMB120ER · Nacelle/Pylon, Frame/Spar/RibSDR SWIA200210670Frame · crackedLEFT ENGINE FRAME NR 1 CRACKED. REPLACED LEFT FRAME NR 1 IAW SB 120-54-0035 REV 02.Jan 28, 2002 · N232SW · Emb EMB120ER · Nacelle/Pylon, Frame/Spar/RibSDR SWIA200210669Seat Track · corrodedRIGHT SIDE UPPER SEAT TRACK HAS SIGN OF CORROSION AT SCREW HOLES AND NEEDS REPLACED. REMOVED AND REPLACED RIGHT SIDE UPPER SEAT TRACK WITH NEW AS REQUIRED IAW EMB120 MM 53-01-04.Jan 28, 2002 · N232SW · Emb EMB120ER · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach FittingsSDR SWIA200210608Wire · shortedFORWARD OF ROW 3, MOST OF THE EMERGENCY LIGHTS ARE INOP OR VERY DIM. FOUND FORWARD SECTION OF LIGHTS DIM AT PIN-H OF FORWARD BATTERY ISOLATED TO WIRE W220-0316-24 AND REMOVED SHORT TO GROUND. ALSO FOUND COURTESY LIGHT AND OVERHEAD EMERGENCY LIGHT POSITION SWJan 28, 2002 · N296SW · Emb EMB120ER · Light System WiringSDR SWIA200210606Indicator · faultyDURING CLIMBOUT, NOTICED NH GAUGE FLUCTUATING RAPIDLY +/- 10 PERCENT. REDUCED POWER AND SELECTED NR 1 EEC TO MANUAL. NH GAUGE STILL FLUCTUATED. ALL OTHER ENGINE PARAMETERS NORMAL. INSTALLED NH SENSOR FOR TROUBLESHOOTING. DURING ENGINE RUNS NH/NL (LT) STARJan 28, 2002 · N292SW · Emb EMB120ER · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR SWIA200210602Computer · malfunctionedCAPTAIN'S SIDE RMI FLAG, FIRST OFFICER'S FD FLAG, NR 2 AHARS 26 VAC CB POPPED. REPLACED TCAS PROCESSOR WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. ALSO REPLACED NR 1 INVERTER WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. ALL CIRCUIT BREAKERS REMAINED SET THROUGH ALL SYSTEM OPERATIONAL CHECKS.Jan 28, 2002 · N566SW · Emb EMB120ER · Air Collision Avoidance SystemSDR SWIA200210598Monitor · malfunctionedLEADING EDGE DEICE MIDDLE LEFT WING, INBOARD LEFT WING, INBOARD LEFT STAB AND INBOARD RIGHT STAB LIGHTS CAME ON IN FLIGHT. RETURNED TO SLC. REPLACED DEICE MONITOR. CYCLED WINGS AND ENGINE DEICERS 2 CYCLES ON EACH TIMER WITHOUT FAULT. P/N ON 0552-01-001, S/Jan 28, 2002 · N199SW · Emb EMB120ER · Ice DetectionSDR SWIA200210614Warning System · malfunctionedON TAKEOFF ROLL, TAKEOFF AURAL WARNING AUTO FEATHER SOUNDED. AUTO FEATHER SWITCH IS ON POSITION. INSPECTED RELAY K0161 RECEPTACLE AND PERFORMED EXTENSIVE RUNS. OPS CHECKS GOOD.Jan 27, 2002 · N212SW · Emb EMB120ER · Propeller Indication System
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