Embraer EMB-120ER

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'EMB120ER'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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SDR SWIA971247Actuator · failedAFTER DEPARTURE RIGHT RUDDER PEDALS REFUSED FURTHER MOVEMENT BEYOND NEUTRAL POSITION. RETURNED FOR LANDING. REPLACED GREEN SYSTEM RUDDER ACTUATOR IAW MM 27. OPS CHECKS GOOD.Aug 4, 1998 · N218SW · Emb EMB120ER · Rudder ActuatorSDR SWIA971236Engine · failedRIGHT ENGINE FAILED IN FLIGHT. RETURNED TO LAX. REMOVED AND REPLACED RIGHT ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH A SERVICEABLE UNIT PER MM 71-00-00.Aug 3, 1998 · N221SW · Emb EMB120ER · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR SWIA971239Seal · failedCLIMBING THROUGH F230, CABIN ALTITUDE STARTED A 2500-3500 MINUTE CLIMB. SWITCHED TO MANUAL, NO HELP. CABIN CONTINUED CLIMB. PERFORMED DESCENT, MASKS FELL. LANDED UNPRESSURIZED. NO DOOR LIGHTS NO OTHER UNUSUAL WITH A/C PERFORMANCE. FOUND CARGO DOOR SEAL BAug 2, 1998 · N212SW · Emb EMB120ER · Cargo/Baggage DoorsSDR SWIA971234Rudder Light · illuminatedRUDDER LIGHT ON MAP ASSOCIATED WITH RUDDER OVER BOOST ON OVER HEAD ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT. RETURNED TO SLC. PERFORMED RUDDER OVER BOOST TEST IAW MM 27-22-00. INSPECTED IAW FAULT ISOLATION MANUAL 27-24-90 WITH PITOT STATIC PRESSURE. NO FAULT FOUND AT THIS TIAug 1, 1998 · N212SW · Emb EMB120ER · Rudder Control SystemSDR MASA98141Light · inoperativeDURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, FOUND RT AFT EXTERNAL EMERGENCY LIGHT ABOVE INBOARD FLAP WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE. REMOVED AND REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHT ASSY, OPS CHECK GOOD. (M)Jul 10, 1998 · N298YV · Emb EMB120ER · Emergency LightingSDR MASA98136Light · inoperativeDURING NIGHT MAINTENANCE, FOUND THE RIGHT FUSELAGE AFT EMERGENCY LIGHT WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE EMERGENCY LIGHT ASSY. OPS CHECKED GOOD. (M)Jul 10, 1998 · N298YV · Emb EMB120ER · Emergency LightingSDR SWIA971219Indicator · malfunctionedLEFT ENGINE NL ON TAKEOFF SHOWED 110 PERCENT TO 115 PERCENT. RETURNED TO SLC. REPLACED LEFT HAND NL/NH INDICATOR. RAN ENGINE, OPS CHECKS GOOD.Jul 9, 1998 · N197SW · Emb EMB120ER · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR SWIA971216Annunciator · malfunctionedAT CRUISE, FLAP AND ADVANCED SWS MAP LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITH CONTROL FAULT LIGHT ON FLAP PANEL. UNABLE TO RESET. RETURNED TO LAX. REPLACED FLAP ANNUNICATOR, OPS CHECKS GOOD.Jul 9, 1998 · N565SW · Emb EMB120ER · Trailing Flap Position Indicating SystemSDR SWIA971215Valve · malfunctionedAFTER DEPARTURE WITH APU ASSIST TAKEOFF WHEN SWITCHING TO ENGINE BLEED, DUCT LEAK ILLUMINATED. LIGHT EXTINGUISHED AT 3 MINUTES. RETURNED TO SLC. REMOVED AND REPLACED LEFT SIDE PRESSURE VALVE WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT, IAW MM 30-10-06. OPS CHECKS GOOD.Jul 9, 1998 · N209SW · Emb EMB120ER · Pneumatic Distribution SystemSDR SWIA971214Engine · malfunctionedHIGH PITCHED WHINE (GRINDING SOUND) COMING FROM RIGHT ENGINE AREA. RETURNED TO FIELD. INSPECTED RIGHT ENGINE TURBINE COMPRESSOR BLADES AND FOUND NO PROBLEMS. RAN RIGHT ENGINE FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. NO PROBLEMS NOTED.Jul 9, 1998 · N216SW · Emb EMB120ER · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR SWIA971224Bracket · failedMAIN GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT. CYCLED HANDLE, STILL DOWN INDICATION. NOSE GEAR RETRACTED FINE. INSTALLED NEW GEAR DOOR HINGE BRACKET ON RIGHT GEAR INBOARDD FORWARD DOOR. ADJUSTED AND SWUNG GEAR 20 TIMES. OPS CHECKS GOOD.Jul 8, 1998 · N199SW · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear DoorsSDR SWIA971222Pack · malfunctionedON TAKEOFF LEFT BLEED OVERHEAT ILLUMINATED AND EXTREMELY HOT AIR CAME OUT OF AIR CONDITIONING VENTS AND BLEED EYELETS. RETURNED TO SLC. OPERATED BOTH PACKS FROM APU BLEED. NO FAULT FOUND. PACKS OPERATE NORMAL.Jul 8, 1998 · N212SW · Emb EMB120ER · Cabin Cooling SystemSDR SWIA971221Flap Indication · malfunctionedTAKEOFF PLUS 3 MINUTES GOT FLAP DISAGREEMENT WHEN INITIATED FLAP RETRACTION AFTER TAKEOFF. RETURNED TO SLC. RESET FLAP SYSTEM AND RAN FLAPS SEVERAL TIMES. OPS CHECKS NORMAL.Jul 8, 1998 · N195SW · Emb EMB120ER · Trailing Flap Position Indicating SystemSDR SWIA971228Control Box · malfunctionedAFTER TAKEOFF, LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR DID NOT RETRACT. MADE A STRANGE NOISE (SURGING HYDRAULIC AND/OR WIND NOISE). LOWERED GEAR AND LANDED NORMALLY AFTER RETURNING TO LA. REPLACED LANDING CONTROL BOX.Jul 7, 1998 · N221SW · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR SWIA971225Water Separator · malfunctionedON CLIMB-OUT, LEFT DUCT LEAK LIGHT CAME ON. FOLLOWED QRH AND SHUT THE LEFT ENGINE DOWN. REPLACED LEFT DE-ICE WATER SEPARATOR.Jul 6, 1998 · N218SW · Emb EMB120ER · Engine Anti-Icing SystemSDR SWIA971213Fuel Filter · dirtyLEFT FUEL FILTER LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT. DIVERTED FROM FAT TO ACV. REPLACED LEFT ENGINE FUEL FILTER WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. OPS CHECKS GOOD WITH NO LEAKS NOTED.Jul 6, 1998 · N299SW · Emb EMB120ER · Engine Fuel DistributionSDR MASA98138Bulb · failedWHILE PERFORMING LINE CHECK, FOUND LEFT FORWARD OVERWING EMERGENCY LIGHT FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. REPLACED LIGHT BULB, OPS CHECK. (M)Jul 5, 1998 · N298YV · Emb EMB120ER · Emergency LightingSDR 98ZZZX4362Blade · damagedDISCONTINUITY - NR 2 RIGHT BLADE FILLET FAILED INSPECTION. DAMAGE TO THE FILLET AREA, BLADE FACE SIDE. THE BLADE IS SCRAP. CUSTOMER: ATLANTIC SOUTHEAST AIRLINES.Jun 18, 1998 · N638AS · Emb EMB120ER · Propeller Blade SectionSDR SWIA971208Solenoid Valve · failedLANDING GEAR CYCLED UP AND DOWN UPON EXTENSION, GEAR LIGHTS ON PANEL. REMOVED AND REPLACED LANDING GEAR SOLENOID VALVE. CYCLED LANDING GEAR NUMEROUS TIMES, OPS CHECKS GOOD.Jun 9, 1998 · N562SW · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR SWIA971212Seal · failedCARGO DOOR SEAL BLEW OUT IN FLIGHT. RETURNED TO SFO. REPAIRED CARGO DOOR SEAL AT BOTTOM AFT. OPS CHECKS GOOD.Jun 8, 1998 · N233SW · Emb EMB120ER · Cargo/Baggage DoorsSDR SWIA971209Prox Sensor · malfunctionedAFTER TAKEOFF, UPON GEAR RETRACTION, NOSE GEAR INDICATED 1 GREEN LIGHT B AND ONE RED LIGHT A. RETURNED TO PSP. REPLACED NOSE B GEAR DOWN LOWER PROXIMITY SENSOR AND HARNESS. SET GAP, SAFTIED AND PERFORMED NUMEROUS GEAR SWINGS. OPS CHECKS GOOD.Jun 8, 1998 · N562SW · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR SWIA971241Sill · corrodedRIGHT FORWARD SILL BY LAVATORY HAS CORROSION. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE RIGHT FORWARD SILL IAW SRM 51-00-00.Jun 4, 1998 · N189SW · Emb EMB120ER · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR SWIA971207Mechanism · out of adjustCARGO DOOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON TAKEOFF, MEL 52-70-1. RETURNED TO FIELD. INSTALLED NEW HARDWARE AND ADJUSTED MICROSWITCH ARM AS REQUIRED, OPS CHECKS GOOD.Jun 1, 1998 · N218SW · Emb EMB120ER · Door Warning SystemSDR SWIA971201Seat Track · corrodedCORROSION ON SEAT TRACK NEAR GALLEY AREA. REMOVED CORRODED PORTION OF SEAT TRACK AND FABRICATED NEW LEFT SEAT TRACK NEAR GALLEY AREA.May 9, 1998 · N220SW · Emb EMB120ER · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach FittingsSDR SWIA971200Seat Track · corrodedCORROSION ON SEAT TRACK NEAR LAV AREA. REPLACED SEAT TRACK AS REQUIRED.May 9, 1998 · N220SW · Emb EMB120ER · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach FittingsSDR SWIA971199Sill · corrodedRIGHT SIDE FORWARD HAS CORROSION. INSTALLED RIGHT SIDE FORWARD WITH NEW SILL IAW SRM 51-40-00.May 9, 1998 · N220SW · Emb EMB120ER · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR SWIA971198Seat Track · corrodedCORROSION IN LEFT AFT FLOOR LEVEL SEAT TRACK. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE LEFT AFT FLOOR LEVEL SEAT TRACK WITH NEW IAW MM 51-00-00.May 9, 1998 · N294SW · Emb EMB120ER · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach FittingsSDR SWIA971197Frame · corrodedCORROSION ON CROSS FRAME AT FRAME 38. REMOVED AND REPLACED CROSS FRAME AT FRAME 38, IAW SRM 51-00-00.May 9, 1998 · N294SW · Emb EMB120ER · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR SWIA971196Strap · corrodedCORROSION ON RIGHT BUTT STRAP BETWEEN FRAMES 38-41. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE RIGHT BUTT STRAP BETWEEN FRAMES 38 AND 41 IAW SRM 51-00-00.May 9, 1998 · N294SW · Emb EMB120ER · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR SWIA971195Strap · corrodedCORROSION ON BUTT STRAP JUST FORWARD OF CENTER MOST AFT STRAP. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE BUTT STRAP JUST FORWARD OF CENTER MOST AFT STRAP, IAW MM 51-00-0.May 9, 1998 · N294SW · Emb EMB120ER · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR SWIA971175Ann Unit · malfunctionedON APPROACH, CONTROL FAULT ON OUTBOARD FLAP. FLAPS WERE STUCK AT 6 DEGREES AND WE COULD NOT EXTEND OR RETRACT. UNABLE TO LAND IN OXNARD. RETURNED TO LAX. REPLACED FLAP ANNUNICATOR UNIT. CLEARED FAULT HISTORY AND CYCLED FLAPS SEVERAL TIMES. OPS CHECKS GOOMay 9, 1998 · N205SW · Emb EMB120ER · Trailing Flap Position Indicating SystemSDR SWIA971174Control Unit · failedIN THE APPROACH AREA BOUGHT FLAP LEVER TO 15 DEGREES CONTROL FAULT AND STALL WARNING LIGHTS FLASHING. FOLLOWED QRH TRIED TO RESET BUT WOULDN'T. CALLED MX CONTROL, VIA ALTERNATE RADIO AND TOLD US BRING FLAP LEVER UP AND THEN FLAPS WOULD NOT COME UP. OUTBOARDMay 9, 1998 · N205SW · Emb EMB120ER · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR SWIA971173Ahars · failedBOTH AHRS FAILED IN FLIGHT. RETURNED TO FIELD AS HEADINGS GAVE ERRONEOUS READINGS. REINITIALIZED BOTH AHRS COMPUTORS. OPS CHECKS GOOD ON GROUND.May 9, 1998 · N221SW · Emb EMB120ER · Integrated Flight SystemSDR GLBA98076Pcu · malfunctionedRIGHT PROPELLER STARTED TO OSCILLATE, 98.3 - 101.2 PERCENT TORQUE FOR APPROXIMATELY 15-20 SEC, THEN SETTLED DOWN. REMOVED AND REPLACED PROPELLER CONTROL UNIT. (M)May 8, 1998 · N293UX · Emb EMB120ER · Propeller Controlling SystemSDR SWIA971205Solenoid Valve · failedON APPROACH, LANDING GEAR DID NOT EXTEND. PERFORMED ELECTRIC OVERRIDE. SLAVED IN GEAR CONTROL BOX GEAR RELAY BOX AND CHANGED GEAR SOLENOID VALVE. REPLACED SOLENOID SELECTOR VALVE FOR TROUBLESHOOTING. SYSTEM STILL CHECKS BAD. REMOVED AND REPLACED NOSE A DOMay 7, 1998 · N205SW · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR SWIA971178Connector · failedIN CRUISE FLIGHT, FLAP AND ADVANCED STALL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON MAP ALSO CONTROL FAULT LEFT AND RIGHT. NUMERIC DISPLAY ILLUMINATED ON FLAP ANNUNICATOR PANEL WITH OUTBOARD FLAP PAIRS FLASHING. RESET IAW QRH AND PROBLEM REOCCURRED. REPAIRED BROKEN WIRMay 6, 1998 · N235SW · Emb EMB120ER · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR SWIA971204Strap · corrodedNUMEROUS AREAS OF CORROSION IN AFT CENTER FLOOR BUTT STRAP. REPLACED AFT CENTER FLOOR BUTT STRAP IAW SRM 51-40-02.May 5, 1998 · N296SW · Emb EMB120ER · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR SWIA971203Frame · corrodedCORROSION PITTING ON CROSS FRAME JUST AFT OF RIGHT AFT SEAT TRACK. REPLACED CROSS FRAME UPPER MEMBER SRM 51-40-02.May 5, 1998 · N296SW · Emb EMB120ER · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR SWIA971202Strap · corrodedNUMEROUS AREAS OF CORROSION ON RIGHT AFT FLOOR BUTT STRAP, REPLACED STRAP. REPLACED RIGHT AFT BUTT STRAP SRM 51-40-02.May 5, 1998 · N296SW · Emb EMB120ER · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR SWIA971177Connectors · dirtyAFTER TAKEOFF, ATTEMPTED FLAPS UP. DISAGREEMENT FLAP LIGHT ILLUMINATED (OUTBOARD WAS AGREEING BUT NOT THE NACELLE AND INBOARD). REFERED TO QRH HOWEVER UNSUCCESSFUL. RETURNED TO LAX. CLEANED CANNON PLUGS ON OUTBOARD FLAPS AND RECHECKED FLAP CONTROL UNIT. OMay 2, 1998 · N214SW · Emb EMB120ER · Trailing Flap Position Indicating SystemSDR SWIA971176Filters · dirtyAFTER TAKEOFF, WE HAD A FLAP DISAGREEMENT LIGHT. PERFORMED ABNORMAL CHECKLIST AND RETURNED TO LAX. INSPECTED AND CLEANED OUTBOARD FLAP ACTUATOR LINE FILTERS (BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT). PERFORMED OPS CHECKS OF FLAP SYSTEM. OPS CHECKS GOOD.May 2, 1998 · N214SW · Emb EMB120ER · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR SWIA971206Ahf · failedCAPTAINS AND FIRST OFFICERS HEADING INDICATORS DIFFER BY 15 DEGREES. RETURNED TO SLC. REPLACED AHF 85 PREVIOUSLY C/W.May 1, 1998 · N294SW · Emb EMB120ER · Integrated Flight SystemSDR GLBA98059Spinner · looseUPON ARRIVAL IN FSD, CREW NOTICED SCREWS LOOSE AND MISSING FROM RT SPINNER. AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATION, NOTICED THAT 3 PROP BLADES WERE ALSO DAMAGED. REMOVED AND REPLACED PROPELLER BLADES NR 1 AND NR 3, AND REBALANCED PROP. OPS CHECK AND LEAK CHECK GOOD.Apr 15, 1998 · N299UX · Emb EMB120ER · Propeller Spinner SectionSDR C2XA98IA212Tee · corrodedIAH - DURING C-CHECK INSPECTION, THE T-PROFILE AT FRAME 38 RIGHT WAS FOUND TO BE CORRODED. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE T-PROFILE IAW WITH EMB-120 SRM 51-40-02 AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE. (M)Apr 15, 1998 · N16718 · Emb EMB120ER · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR SWIA971167Bulbs · failedSERVICE DOOR LIGHT REMAINS LIT AFTER TAKEOFF. RETURNED TO FIELD. MEL 52-70-1. INSTALLED NEW BULBS IN SERVICE DOOR LIGHT. LIGHT CHECKS GOOD AT THIS TIME.Apr 10, 1998 · N296SW · Emb EMB120ER · Door Warning SystemSDR SWIA971194Strap · corrodedAFT CENTER BUTT STRAP IN CARGO AREA HAS CORROSION. REMOVED AND REPLACED AFT CENTER BUTT STRAP IN CARGO AREA, IAW SRM 51-40-02.Apr 9, 1998 · N293SW · Emb EMB120ER · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR SWIA971193Strap · corrodedRIGHT BUTT STRAP IN AFT CARGO BAY AREA HAS CORROSION. REMOVED AND REPLACED AFT RIGHT BUTT STRAP IN CARGO AREA, IAW SRM 51-40-02.Apr 9, 1998 · N293SW · Emb EMB120ER · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR SWIA971192Beam · corrodedCAPS FOR CROSSBEAMS FORWARD AND AFT OF LAVATORY HAVE CORROSION. REMOVED AND REPLACED T-SECTIONS ON FORWARD AND AFT OF LAVATORY CROSSBEAMS IAW SRM 51-40-02.Apr 9, 1998 · N293SW · Emb EMB120ER · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR SWIA971191Strap · corrodedBUTT STRAP CENTER FORWARD OF LAVATORY HAS CORROSION. REMOVED AND REPLACED BUTT STRAP CENTER FORWARD OF LAVATORY IAW SRM 51-40-02.Apr 9, 1998 · N293SW · Emb EMB120ER · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR SWIA971190Strap · corrodedBUTT STRAP RIGHT SIDE FORWARD OF LAVATORY HAS CORROSION. REMOVED AND REPLACED RIGHT BUTT STRAP FORWARD OF LAVATORY IAW SRM 51-40-02.Apr 9, 1998 · N293SW · Emb EMB120ER · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
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