Embraer EMB-120ER

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SDR SWIA971547Wire · chafedICE BOOTS IN TIMERS 1 AND 2 FAILED IN LIGHT MODE. HEAVY MODE WAS OK. RETURNED TO SLC. INSPECTED DEICE SYSTEM. FOUND CHAFED WIRE ON DEICE VALVES. REPAIRED WIRES AS REQUIRED PER STP 20-0-00 AND OPS CHECK SYSTEM PER MM 20-00-00. OPS CHECKS GOOD.Aug 7, 1999 · N189SW · Emb EMB120ER · Ice/Rain Protection System WiringSDR SWIA971538Pressurization · malfunctionedBETWEEN 9,000 AND 11,000 FT EXPERIENCED FOUR SEPARATE INCIDENCES OF CABIN PRESSURE RELEASE. CABIN ALTITUDE INDICATOR SPIKED TO GREATER THAN 2,000 FPM CLIMB. RETURNED TO SLC. CHECKED AUTO PRESSURIZATION USING TEST EQUIPMENT. ALL FUNCTIONS CHECKED NORMAL. AAug 4, 1999 · N198SW · Emb EMB120ER · Cabin Pressure Control SystemSDR SWIA971552Eec · failedON CLIMB AT 1000 FT, RIGHT ENGINE TORQUE ROSE UNCOMMANDED TO APPROXIMATELY 124 PERCENT. PROP NP WAS APPROXIMATELY 100 PERCENT, T6 BELOW 800 FT. ALL OTHER PARAMETERS NORMAL AND EEC WARNING ENSUED. CHECK LIST CALLED FOR EEC SWITCH TO MANUAL AT WHICH TIME CONTRAug 1, 1999 · N301YV · Emb EMB120ER · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR SWIA971551Control Handle · malfunctionedAFTER TAKEOFF, WHEN FLAPS SELECTED UP, INBOARD FLAP PAIRS IN DISAGREEMENT WITH OUTBOARD AND NACELLE. QUICK REFERENCE HANDBOOK PROCEDURE INEFFECTIVE. OPERATES NORMAL ON GROUND AFTER RETURNING TO SJC. REPLACED FLAP CONTROL HANDLE AND RERACKED FLAP CONTROL UNIAug 1, 1999 · N298SW · Emb EMB120ER · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR SWIA971549Door · not latchedAIRCRAFT RETURNED TO FIELD FOR SERVICE DOOR LIGHT. SECURED LATCH ON INBOARD FUEL DOOR. NO OTHER APPARENT DAMAGE OR DEFECTS, OPS GOOD.Aug 1, 1999 · N193SW · Emb EMB120ER · Fluid Service DoorsSDR SWIA971546Fire Detector · malfunctionedLEFT ENGINE FIRE DETECTOR/WHEEL WELL LIGHT CAME ON IN FLIGHT. DIVERTED FROM EKO TO SLC. REPLACED LEFT ENGINE FIRE DETECTOR. FIRE DETECTION TEST GOOD.Aug 1, 1999 · N199SW · Emb EMB120ER · Fire DetectionSDR SWIA971545Switch · failedON CLIMB-OUT OF SLC, HAD AURAL WARNING AND MAP INDICATION OIL PRESS 20. RETURNED TO SLC. OIL PRESSURE GAUGE REMAINED IN GREEN AT ALL TIMES. ADDED 2 QUARTS OIL TO THE RIGHT ENGINE AND REPLACED LOW OIL PRESSURE SWITCH. GROUND RAN AIRCRAFT FOR 15 MINUTES. OPAug 1, 1999 · N199SW · Emb EMB120ER · Engine Oil PressureSDR SWIA971544Outflow Valve · inopCLIMBING THROUGH 13,000 FEET CABIN SPIKED TO 10000 FT. FOLLOWED QUICK REFERENCE HANDBOOK AND WAS ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL WITH MANUAL CONTROLLER. RETURNED TO SLC. REMOVED AND REPLACED ELECTRO PNEUMATIC OUTFLOW VALVE PER MM 21-30-04. RAN AIRCRAFT PRESSURIZATIAug 1, 1999 · N198SW · Emb EMB120ER · Pressure Regulator/Outflow ValveSDR SWIA971536Pcu · malfunctionedRIGHT NP WENT TO 102.3 PERCENT AND STAYED THERE FOR APPROX 2 MINUTES UNTIL PROP SYNC TURNED OFF. RETURNED TO SLC. REMOVED AND REPLACED RIGHT PCU, OPS AND LEAK CHECKS GOOD.Aug 1, 1999 · N203SW · Emb EMB120ER · Propeller Controlling SystemSDR SWIA971535Hmu · malfunctionedTORQUE ON LEFT ENGINE FLUCTUATED AND THEN DROPPED OFF TO 26 PERCENT TORQUE ACCOMPANIED BY FUEL FLOW FLUCTUATION. PERFORMED PRECAUTIONARY ENGINE SHUTDOWN. RETURNED TO SLC. REMOVED AND REPLACED LEFT ENGINE HMU IAW RII 73-301 AND MM 73-21-00. OPS CHECKS GOOD.Aug 1, 1999 · N188SW · Emb EMB120ER · Fuel Controlling SystemSDR SWIA971533Fcu · malfunctionedDURING GO-AROUND, FLAPS WERE SELECTED UP. FLAP LIGHT ON MAP AND DISAGREEMENT ON FLAP PANEL. INBOARD FLAPS DID NOT RETRACT. FOLLOWED QRH PROCEDURE. LEFT FLAPS AT 150. ON GROUND FLAPS WORKED FINE. INSPECTED INBOARD FLAPS FOR DEFECTS. NONE FOUND. RERACKEDAug 1, 1999 · N294SW · Emb EMB120ER · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR GLBA99040Acm · failedCOCKPIT AND CABIN FILLED WITH SMOKE DURING TAXI. SMOKE ALARM ACTIVATED. ALSO, HAD PACK FAIL ILLUMINATION FOR LEFT SIDE AND HOT AIR DISCHARGE IN COCKPIT ON BOTH AUTO AND MANUAL. REPLACED ACM/FOUND UNIT TO BE SEIZED. OPS CHECKED GOOD AFTER REPLACEMENT. RETUJul 18, 1999 · N71GL · Emb EMB120ER · Cabin Cooling SystemSDR SWIA971520Fitting · damagedAT 11,000 FEET WE GOT A DUCT LEAK LIGHT. AFTER DOING QUICK REFERENCE HANDBOOK AND WAITING 3 MINUTES THE LIGHT REMAINED ON. BEFORE GETTING ENGINE SHUT DOWN THE LIGHT EXTINGUISHED. RETURNED TO SLC. REMOVED AND REPLACED DAMAGED FITTING TO INLET OF LEFT AIR PRJul 9, 1999 · N188SW · Emb EMB120ER · Pneumatic Distribution SystemSDR SWIA971519Actuator · failedON CLIMB-OUT GOT A NACELLE FLAP DISAGREEMENT. RESET UNSUCCESSFUL. RETURNED TO RDD. REPLACED LEFT NACELLE FLAP ACTUATOR IAW EMB 120 MM 27-50-03. OPS CHECK GOOD.Jul 9, 1999 · N193SW · Emb EMB120ER · Trailing Edge Flap ActuatorSDR SWIA971518Switch · out of adjustLANDING GEAR LEVER WILL NOT GO INTO UP POSITION UNLESS DOWN LOCK RELEASE BUTTON IS PRESSED. RETURNED TO SLC.ADJUSTED AIR/GROUND PROXIMITY SWITCH ON NOSE STRUT IAW ERAM CMM 32-21-01. SERVICED STRUT. OPS CHECK GOOD.Jul 9, 1999 · N227SW · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR SWIA971517Seal · looseLEFT ENGINE TRAILING SMOKE. RETURNED TO SFO. FOUND OIL IN BREATHER TUBE. REPLACED OIL BREATHER CARBON SEAL. LEFT ENGINE RUN UP OPS CHECKS GOOD IAW MM 72-20-00.Jul 9, 1999 · N297SW · Emb EMB120ER · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR SWIA971513Actuator · failedFLAP ASYMMETRY AFTER TAKEOFF UPON FLAP RETRACTION. RETURNED TO EKO. REMOVED AND REPLACED RIGHT OUTBOARD FLAP ACTUATOR.Jul 9, 1999 · N188SW · Emb EMB120ER · Trailing Edge Flap ActuatorSDR SWIA971512Filter · dirtyRIGHT HYDRAULIC FILTER LIGHT ILLUMINATED. RETURNED TO SLC. REPLACED HIGH AND LOW PRESSURE FILTERS ON RIGHT PACK. OPS AND LEAKS CHECK GOOD.Jul 9, 1999 · N207SW · Emb EMB120ER · Hydraulic System, MainSDR SWIA971529Valve · failedLEFT DUCT LEAK AFTER TAKEOFF. RETURNED FOR LANDING IN PSP. CHECKED FOR DUCT LEAK IN LEFT WING INBOARD LEADING EDGE TO LEFT AIR-CONDITIONING PACK. FOUND LEFT AIR-CONDITIONING PRESSURE REGULATOR/SHUT-OFF BLEED LEAKING BLEED AIR. REPLACED LEFT PRESSURE REGULAJul 8, 1999 · N293SW · Emb EMB120ER · Pneumatic Distribution SystemSDR SWIA971531Regulator · failedLEFT BLEED DUCT LEAK LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT. FOLLOWED QRH PROCEDURES BUT DUCT LEAK LIGHT REMAINED ON. SHUT DOWN LEFT ENGINE AS PER QRH. RETURNED TO LAX. DUPLICATED PROBLEM ON GROUND AFTER 5 MINUTES AT CLIMB POWER. REPLACED LT 18 PSI REGULATOR. RAN AJul 7, 1999 · N563SW · Emb EMB120ER · Pneumatic Distribution SystemSDR SWIA971530Duct · leakingDUCT LEAK LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT. FOLLOWED QRH INSTRUCTIONS AND DUCT LEAK LIGHT EXTINGUISHED. RETURNED TO LAX. REPOSITIONED CLAMP AT HEAT EXCHANGER INLET. RAN LEFT ENGINE AT MAXIMUM RPM IN AUTO/NORM WITH BLEED AND PACKS ON. OPS CHECKS GOOD AT THIS TIJul 7, 1999 · N563SW · Emb EMB120ER · Pneumatic Distribution SystemSDR SWIA971528Clamp · looseLEFT ENGINE DUCT LIGHT ILLUMINATED DURING CLIMB-OUT. RETURNED TO PSP. REMOVED PANELS, TIGHTENED CLAMP ON HEAT EXCHANGER. REPLACED BOTH SENSORS IN LEFT PACK AREA. RAN ENGINES AND APU. NO DUCT LEAK LIGHT AT THIS TIME. INSTALLED ALL REMOVED PANELS.Jul 7, 1999 · N293SW · Emb EMB120ER · Cabin Cooling SystemSDR SWIA971522Seal · leakingLOST CABIN PRESSURIZATION AT APPROXIMATELY 16,000 FT, DEPRESSURIZED TO 10,000. CABIN WOULD NOT PRESSURIZE IN EITHER AUTO OR MANUAL MODE. RETURNED TO SLC. REMOVED AND REPLACED CARGO DOOR SEAL IAW MM 52-30-00. PRESSURIZED AIRCRAFT TO 3 PSID. LEAK AND OPS CHJul 7, 1999 · N198SW · Emb EMB120ER · Cargo/Baggage DoorsSDR C2XA99CL054Indication · malfunctionedCMH - FLT 3040 - THE CREW REPORTED THE RT MLG RED 'B' INDICATION REMAINED ON AFTER GEAR RETRACTION. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO CMH WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SEVERAL LANDING GEAR SWINGS WITH NO DEFECTS NOTED THE WORK WAS DONE IAW EMB-120 MJul 7, 1999 · N16718 · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR SWIA971527Venturi · failedRED DUCT LEAK LIGHT ILLUMINATED (LEFT SIDE) IN FLIGHT. RETURNED TO AIRPORT. REPLACED FLOW LIMITING VENTURI ON LEFT PACK ASSY. OPS AND LEAK CHECKS GOOD.Jul 6, 1999 · N293SW · Emb EMB120ER · Cabin Cooling SystemSDR SWIA971523Indicator · inopRIGHT NP ANALOG GAUGE INOP. RETURNED TO FIELD. REMOVED AND REPLACED NUMBER TWO NP INDICATOR WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. GROUND RAN ENGINE AND OPS CHECKS GOOD.Jul 5, 1999 · N213SW · Emb EMB120ER · Propeller Indication SystemSDR SWIA971525Connector · dirtyRED TRANSIT LIGHT A WOULD NOT EXTINGUISH ON RETRACTION. RETURNED TO SLC. CLEANED CORRODED CANNON PLUGS ON LEFT GEAR CANNON PLUGS. OPS CHECK GOOD.Jul 3, 1999 · N187SW · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR SWIA971521Clamp · looseINFLIGHT RIGHT DUCT LEAK LIGHT ILLUMINATED. COMPLIED WITH QUICK REFERENCE HANDBOOK AND LIGHT EXTINGUISHED JUST PRIOR TO ENGINE SHUTDOWN. THE RIGHT BLEED WAS NOT IN USE. REPLACED CLAMP TO RIGHT COOLING TURBINE. RAN PACK AND NO LEAKS WERE NOTED. SYSTEM OPS Jul 3, 1999 · N217SW · Emb EMB120ER · Cabin Cooling SystemSDR SWIA971534Radar · inopWEATHER RADAR INOP IN FLIGHT. PAINTS 2-3 BANDS ACROSS DISPLAY IN 10-25 MILE RANGE. RETURNED TO SLC. TESTED RADAR. WEATHER AND MAP CHECKS GOOD. NO BANDS IN DISPLAY.Jul 1, 1999 · N203SW · Emb EMB120ER · Weather Radar SystemSDR ASOA99057P3 Line · brokenFLT 4882 - JUST BEFORE LANDING CHECK, FO NOTICED POWER LOSS ON RIGHT ENGINE NP FLUCTUATING 10-20 PERCENT. ENGINE THEN FAILED THE FLIGHT CHECK WAS CALLED FOR AND EXECUTED, FOLLOWED BY SINGLE ENGINE AND LANDING CHECKLIST, WHILE CONTINUING TO APPROACH. TOWER WAJul 1, 1999 · N639AS · Emb EMB120ER · Fuel Controlling SystemSDR GLBA99012Connector · looseLAV SMOKE DETECTOR ALARM SOUNDED AT GATE. INSTALLED PIN AT SMOKE DETECTOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR. (M)Jun 21, 1999 · N299UX · Emb EMB120ER · Smoke DetectionSDR SWIA971511Computer · failedCAPTAINS AHRS COMPUTER FAILED. DIVERTED FROM LAX. REPLACED NR 1 AHRS COMPUTER. OPS CHECK GOOD.Jun 9, 1999 · N233SW · Emb EMB120ER · Integrated Flight SystemSDR SWIA971494Sensor · failedWHEN RAISING LANDING GEAR LEFT MAIN A SYSTEM GAVE UNSAFE INDICATION ACCOMPANIED BY BAD VIBRATION. RETURNED TO ACV. REMOVED AND REPLACED LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR A UPLOCK PROXIMITY SENSOR, OPS CHECK GOOD.Jun 9, 1999 · N216SW · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR SWIA971493Windshield · failedFIRST OFFICERS WINDSHIELD OUTER PANE SHATTERED CLIMBING THROUGH 20,000 FEET. RETURNED TO SLC. REMOVED AND REPLACED RIGHT WINDSHIELD. NO EVIDENCE OF OTHER DAMAGE.Jun 9, 1999 · N187SW · Emb EMB120ER · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR SWIA971500Indication · malfunctionedNOSE GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT DURING GO AROUND. SHOWED BOTH A/B RED LIGHTS. SELECTED GEAR UP AGAIN WITH SAME PROBLEM. SELECTED GEAR DOWN WITH 3 GREEN. INSPECTED LANDING GEAR SYSTEM FOR DEFECTS AND PERFORMED SEVERAL GEAR SWINGS, BUT COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEJun 8, 1999 · N203SW · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR SWIA971509Transducer · failedRIGHT INBOARD ANTI-SKID LIGHT CAME ON UPON GEAR DOWN. RECYCLED AND LIGHT REMAINED ON. RETURNED TO LAX DUE TO RUNWAY LENGTH RESTRICTIONS WITH ANTI-SKID INOP. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 2 WHEEL SPEED TRANSDUCER WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. OPS CHECK GOOD.Jun 5, 1999 · N581SW · Emb EMB120ER · Brake Anti-Skid SectionSDR SWIA971499Rmi · failedAFTER TAKEOFF, SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT THAT APPEARED TO COME FROM RMI NUMBER 2. SMOKE STOPPED WHEN RADIO MASTER NORMAL SWITCH WAS TURNED OFF. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SBA. REPLACED NUMBER 2 RMI. ALSO, INSPECTED ALL WIRES AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS. NO DISCREPANCIES OJun 5, 1999 · N564SW · Emb EMB120ER · Visual Omnirange (VOR) SystemSDR SWIA971507Switch · dirtyFORWARD DOOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT. RETURNED TO STS, COULD NOT DUPLICATE. ON GROUND OPS CHECK GOOD. CLEANED MICROSWITCHES.Jun 4, 1999 · N216SW · Emb EMB120ER · Door Warning SystemSDR SWIA971506Torque Sensor · failedRIGHT TORQUE DROPPED AND RIGHT PROPELLER AUTO FEATHERED. RETURNED TO LAX. REPLACED TORQUE SIGNAL CONDITIONER AND REPLACED TORQUE SENSOR. PERFORMED OPS CHECK OF TORQUE SYSTEM. OPS CHECK GOOD.Jun 2, 1999 · N294SW · Emb EMB120ER · Engine BMEP/Torque IndicatingSDR SWIA971505Controller · failedCLIMBING THROUGH 17000 FT CABIN LOST PRESSURIZATION. RETURNED TO SLC. INSTALLED SERVICEABLE ELECTRONIC ALTITUDE CONTROLLER. OPS CHECK GOOD IAW 21-31-00.Jun 2, 1999 · N189SW · Emb EMB120ER · Cabin Pressure ControllerSDR SWIA971504Rccb · failedLOUD RELAY CYCLING TYPE SOUND EMITTING FROM CAPTAIN'S SIDE CONSOLE. RETURNED TO LAX. REPLACED GASPER FAN RCCB. OPS CHECK GOOD.Jun 1, 1999 · N216SW · Emb EMB120ER · DC Generating SystemSDR SWIA971498Wire · brokenLEFT DUCT LEAK LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER TAKEOFF. APU BLEED ON, ENGINE BLEEDS OFF. STARTED QUICK REFERENCE HANDBOOK PROCEDURE, LIGHT WENT OUT. RETURNED TO AIRPORT. FOUND BROKEN SOLDER JOINT ON LEFT PACK DUCT LEAK SENSOR NEAR BLEED AIR CONTROL VALVE. RESOLDEJun 1, 1999 · N562SW · Emb EMB120ER · Pneumatic System WiringSDR SWIA971496Windshield · failedLEFT WINDSHIELD SHATTERED CLIMBING THROUGH 12000 FT. REMOVED AND REPLACED LEFT WINDSHIELD IAW MM 56-10-01. NO EVIDENCE OF ANY OTHER DAMAGE.Jun 1, 1999 · N295UX · Emb EMB120ER · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR SWIA971495Connector · dirtyFLAP CONTROL FAULT CAME ON AFTER TAKEOFF AND WOULD NOT RESET. RETURNED TO SLC. CLEANED FLAP ACTUATOR CANNON PLUGS. COULD NOT DUPLICATE ON GROUND. OPS CHECKED GOOD.Jun 1, 1999 · N193SW · Emb EMB120ER · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR ASOA99047Regulator · leakingFLT 4253 - LEFT DUCT LEAK LIGHT IN FLIGHT. FOLLOWED CHECKLIST, LIGHT WOULD NOT EXTINGUISH. SHUTDOWN LEFT ENGINE, LIGHT EXTINGUISHED. RETURNED TO ATL. MAINTENANCE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE ON GROUND. RAN ENGINES FOR 35 MINUTES WITH NO DUCT LEAK INDICATION. CHECMay 19, 1999 · N639AS · Emb EMB120ER · Pneumatic Distribution SystemSDR ASOA99046Acm · vibratesSMELL OF SOMETHING HOT IN CABIN AND LIGHT HAZE SEEN BY FLIGHT ATTENDANT. BELIEVED LEFT PACK OVERHEAT. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE LEFT PACK TO OPERATE NORMALLY. RIGHT PACK VIBRATES AND DOES NOT COOL WELL. REMOVED AND REPLACED RIGHT ACM. (M)May 18, 1999 · N638AS · Emb EMB120ER · Cabin Cooling SystemSDR SWIA971491Seal · failedLOSS OF CABIN PRESSURIZATION AT 24,000 FT WITH AUTO MODE ACTIVE AT TIME OF LOSS. MANUAL MODE INEFFECTIVE TO REGAIN CONTROL. RETURNED TO SLC. REMOVED AND REPLACED PASSENGER DOOR SEAL IAW MM 52-10-04.May 9, 1999 · N189SW · Emb EMB120ER · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR SWIA971484Roller · seizedAFTER TAKEOFF FROM SUN, OUTBOARD PAIR OF FLAPS DISAGREED WITH OTHERS. SLIGHT CONTROLABILITY PROBLEM. AFTER RUNNING QRH PROCEDURES, FLAPS WERE STILL DOWN. DIVERTED TO TWF. INSPECTED RIGHT OUTBOARD FLAP. FOUND OUTBOARD UPPER ROLLER SEIZED. SPRAYED PENETRAMay 9, 1999 · N212SW · Emb EMB120ER · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR SWIA971480Rollers · wornAFTER TAKEOFF, FLAPS WERE RETRACTED AND GOT FLAP DISAGREEMENT. APPLIED QRH PROCEDURE TWICE WITH NO SUCCESS. RETURNED TO FAT. FLAPS RETRACTED NORMALLY ON THE GROUND. REMOVED AND REPLACED LEFT INBOARD FLAP ROLLERS IAW MM 27-50-12. NO OTHER DISCREPANCIES NOTMay 9, 1999 · N301YV · Emb EMB120ER · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR SWIA971479Drain · out of positionRIGHT DUCT LEAK LIGHT CAME ON ABOUT 25 MILES OUTSIDE OF TWF. FOLLOWED QRH AND AFTER THREE MINUTES SHUT DOWN RIGHT ENGINE. THE LIGHT WENT OUT AFTER ENGINE SHUT DOWN. RETURNED TO TWF. REPOSITIONED PNEUMATIC PRESSURE REGULATOR OVERBOARD DRAIN TUBE. ALSO, PERMay 9, 1999 · N187SW · Emb EMB120ER · Pneumatic Distribution System
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