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 SWIA97879Latch · not securedLEFT GEAR DOOR REMAINED OPEN ON DEPARTURE. RETURNED TO FIELD. INSPECTED LATCH AND ROLLER, SECURED LATCH.Apr 5, 1997 · N218SW · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear Door Retract SectionSDR SWIA97878Nh Sensor · failedLEFT ENGINE LOST 40 PERCENT TORQUE AND ALL OTHER INDICATION DROPPED. RETURNED TO FIELD, MEL 73-21-1. REPLACED LEFT ENGINE NH SENSOR. PERFORMED GROUND RUN AND OPS CHECKS GOOD.Mar 31, 1997 · N293SW · Emb EMB120ER · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR SWIA97877Regulator · failedRIGHT ENGINE DUCT LEAKAGE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER TAKEOFF AND REMAINED ON AFTER ACCOMPLISHING CHECKLIST PROCEDURE. SHUT RIGHT ENGINE DOWN AND RETURNED TO AIRPORT. FOUND 18 PSI REGULATOR LOWER HOUSING APART. REASSEMBLED HOUSING AND RAN ENGINE, NO LEAKS NOTEDMar 30, 1997 · N215SW · Emb EMB120ER · Pneumatic Distribution SystemSDR SWIA97876Engine · vibrationCREW REPORTED, ENGINE VIBRATION AT GROUND IDLE RIGHT SIDE. REPLACED RIGHT ENGINE ASSEMBLY PER MM 71-00-00.Mar 21, 1997 · N203SW · Emb EMB120ER · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR GLBA97107Control Cable · wornAILERON CONTROL CABLES ARE WORN. REMOVED AND REPLACED AILERON CONTROL CABLES. (X)Mar 18, 1997 · N293UX · Emb EMB120ER · Aileron Control SystemSDR SWIA97986Sill · corrodedFLOOR SILL AGAINST WALL BEHIND LAVATORY HAS CORROSION. REMOVED FLOOR SILL AGAINST WALL BEHIND LAVATORY AND REPLACED WITH A NEW FLOOR SILL IAW MM 51-00-00.Mar 13, 1997 · N197SW · Emb EMB120ER · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR SWIA97985Seat Track · corrodedAREA UNDER LAVATORY FLOOR PANEL SEAT TRACK IS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION. REMOVED AND REPLACED BUTT STRAP UNDER LAVATORY WITH A NEW BUTT STRAP AIW MM 51-00-00.Mar 13, 1997 · N197SW · Emb EMB120ER · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach FittingsSDR GLBA97035Service Door · not latchedORD - SERVICE DOOR ANNUNCIATOR CAME ON AT ROTATION. MAINTENANCE FIRMLY SECURED AVIONICS SERVICE DOOR. (M)Mar 12, 1997 · N297UX · Emb EMB120ER · Electrical/Electronic Compartment DoorsSDR SWIA97874Press Reg Valve · malfunctionedDUCT LEAK LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON RIGHT ENGINE. RETURNED TO FIELD. REMOVED AND REPLACED RIGHT PRESSURE REGULATOR VALVE IAW MM 30-10-00. RAN RIGHT ENGINE. PRESSURE REGULATOR VALVE OPS CHECKS NORMAL WITH NO LEAKS NOTED AND NO DUCT LEAK LIGHTS.Mar 8, 1997 · N187SW · Emb EMB120ER · Pneumatic Distribution SystemSDR SWIA97873B-Nut · looseDUCT LEAK LIGHT ILLUMINATED. SHUTDOWN RIGHT ENGINE AND RETURNED TO FIELD. FOUND B-NUT FITTING LOOSE ON 18 PSI REGULATOR. TIGHTENED FITTING AND RAN ENGINE TO TAKEOFF POWER. NO DUCT LEAK LIGHT NOTED AND OPS CHECKS GOOD.Mar 8, 1997 · N187SW · Emb EMB120ER · Pneumatic Distribution SystemSDR SWIA97871Sequence Valve · malfunctionedAFTER TAKEOFF, LEFT MAIN GEAR FAILED TO FULLY RETRACT. BOTH A AND B RED LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED. RETURNED TO FIELD. TOOK AIRCRAFT TO GARRETT, SWUNG LANDING GEAR. ALL DOORS WOULD NOT CLOSE. CHANGED GEAR DOOR SEQUENCE VALVE, ADJUSTED LEFT STRUT GEAR ACTMar 8, 1997 · N226SW · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear Door Retract SectionSDR SWIA97872Switch · out of adjustCARGO DOOR LIGHT CAME ON RIGHT AFTER TAKEOFF AND DID NOT EXTINGUISH UNTIL LANDING. RETURNED TO FIELD. MEL 52-70-1. RE-ADJUSTED CARGO DOOR MICROSWITCH IAW MM 52-22-00. OPS CHECKS GOOD.Mar 7, 1997 · N299SW · Emb EMB120ER · Door Warning SystemSDR SWIA97875Np Indicator · malfunctionedLEFT NP INDICATION WENT TO ZERO, BOTH DIGITAL AND ANALOG. RETURNED TO THE FIELD. REPLACED NP INDICATOR. PERFORMED OPS CHECKS, CHECKS GOOD.Mar 6, 1997 · N218SW · Emb EMB120ER · Propeller Indication SystemSDR SWIA97870Fault Relay · failedLEFT ANTI-SKID CAME ON AFTER TAKEOFF THEN TWO MINUTES LATER THE RIGHT INOP LIGHT CAME ON. RETURNED TO FIELD. REMOVED AND REPLACED ANTI-SKID FAULT RELAY. OPS CHECKS GOOD.Mar 6, 1997 · N204SW · Emb EMB120ER · Brake Anti-Skid SectionSDR SWIA97869Relay · failedAUXILIARY PITOT HEAT FAILS IN-FLIGHT AFTER 8 OR 9 MINUTES. RETURNED TO SLC. REMOVED AND REPLACED K0093 RELAY. AUXILIARY PITOT CHECKS GOOD.Mar 2, 1997 · N188SW · Emb EMB120ER · Pitot/Static Anti-Ice SystemSDR GLBA97031Retract Mech · malfunctionedFAR - GEAR DOORS WOULD NOT RETRACT AFTER TAKEOFF. MAINTENANCE RESECURED GEAR DOOR LATCHES. (M)Mar 2, 1997 · N293UX · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear Door Retract SectionSDR SWIA97868Transducer · failedRIGHT OIL PRESS FLUCTUATING. RETURNED TO SJC. INSTALLED NEW RIGHT ENGINE OIL PRESS TRANSDUCER AND RAN RIGHT ENGINE. OPS CHECKS GOOD WITH NO FLUCTUATIONS.Mar 1, 1997 · N203SW · Emb EMB120ER · Engine Oil PressureSDR SWIA97867Sequence Valve · failedON TAKEOFF WHEN GEAR SELECTED UP, LEFT MAIN WOULD NOT COME UP. RETURNED TO SAN. LUBED LEFT SEQUENCE VALVE. SWUNG GEAR SEVERAL TIMES. OPS CHECKS GOOD.Mar 1, 1997 · N196SW · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR SWIA97866Actuator · failedRIGHT MAIN GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT AFTER TAKEOFF. RETURNED TO CDC. FOUND ROD END ON RIGHT GEAR ACTUATOR WORN AND FROZEN. REMOVED AND REPLACED RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR PER MM 32-11-00.Mar 1, 1997 · N188SW · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR SWIA97845AStubshaft Bolt · failedAFTER TAKEOFF, NR 1 ENGINE FAILED. RETURNED FOR LANDING. INSTALLED SERVICEABLE ENGINE ASSEMBLY IAW MM 71-00-00. PERFORMED ALL APPLICABLE ENGINE RUNS, OPS CHECKS GOOD WITH NO LEAKS NOTED. *S/D* ENGINE SHUTDOWN AS RESULT OF FAILURE OF BOLTS ON ENGINE STUBSHFeb 28, 1997 · N218SW · Emb EMB120ER · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR SWIA97865Uplock Switch · failedRIGHT MAIN GEAR WOULD NOT COME UP. SYSTEM-A TRANSIT LIGHT STAYED ILLUMINATED. CYCLED GEAR WITH NO EFFECT. RETURNED TO SMF. REPLACED RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR UPLOCK PROXIMITY SWITCH WITH A SERVICEABLE UNIT AND SWUNG GEAR NUMEROUS TIMES, OPS CHECKS GOOD.Feb 25, 1997 · N197SW · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR SWIA97864Oil Press Reg · out of adjustAT ROTATION, OIL AURAL WARNING AND OIL PRESSURE NR 1 MAP LIGHT ILLUMINATED. ENGINE NR 1 OIL PRESSURE NEEDLE GAUGE WENT TO 20 PSI AND FLUCTUATED BETWEEN 20 AND 40 PSI. WE THEN PROCEEDED TO PERFORM PRECAUTIONARY ENGINE SHUT DOWN PROCEDURES AND RETURNED TO GJTFeb 18, 1997 · N215SW · Emb EMB120ER · Engine Oil PressureSDR SWIA97863Proximity Sensor · failedDURING FLIGHT, THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR 'A' GREEN LIGHT ILLUMINATED. LIGHT REMAINED ON FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE FLIGHT. LANDING GEAR COULD ONLY BE EXTENDED USING THE EMERGENCY EXTENSION SWITCH. REPLACED RIGHT MAIN 'A' SYSTEM DOWNLOCK PROXIMITY SENSOR. CFeb 18, 1997 · N199SW · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR WTAA970030Connector · dirtyFAT - TAKEOFF WARNING CAME ON AFTER TAKEOFF. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO STATION WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE CLEANED CONNECTION ON LANDING GEAR RELAY BOX, P/N 120011R. PERFORMED MULTIPLE LANDING GEAR SWINGS. SYSTEMS OPERATIONAL CHECK SATISFACTORY. AIRCRAFT RETFeb 17, 1997 · N301YV · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR GLBA97104Control Cable · wornAILERON CONTROL CABLES ARE WORN. REMOVED AND REPLACED AILERON CONTROL CABLES. (X)Feb 12, 1997 · N297UX · Emb EMB120ER · Aileron Control SystemSDR SWIA97861Actuator · dirtyAFTER TAKEOFF ON FLAP RETRACTION, OUTBOARD FLAP DISAGREEMENT. RETURNED TO FIELD. CLEANED DE-ICE FLUID OUT OF OUTBOARD FLAP LEFT SIDE ACTUATOR, INSPECTED RIGHT OUTBOARD ACTUATOR, SWUNG GEAR NUMEROUS TIMES, WITH NO OTHER PROBLEMS.Feb 10, 1997 · N217SW · Emb EMB120ER · Trailing Edge Flap ActuatorSDR SWIA97856Actuator · out of adjustAFTER DEPARTURE WITH GEAR HANDLE IN UP POSITION, NOSE WHEEL INTRANSIT LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED AND THERE WAS A LOUD RUMBLE NOISE HEARD FROM NOSE WHEEL AREA. RETURNED TO JAC. LANDING GEAR PINNED AND SECURED FOR FERRY FLIGHT. INSPECTED HYDRAULIC LEAK AND ISFeb 9, 1997 · N198SW · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR XC4R9720736Brush · failedSTART/GEN BRUSHES FAILED AFTER 277.0 HOURS OF FLIGHT TIME. THE BRUSH SHUNT LEADS WERE BURNED AND BROKEN OFF. THIS WAS A NEW AIRCRAFT, THIS WAS A NEW STARTER GENERATOR WITH ONLY 277.0 HOURS SINCE NEW. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS RE-DESIGNING DEFECTIVE BRUSHES. NOTFeb 8, 1997 · N296SW · Emb EMB120ER · Starter-GeneratorSDR SWIA97858Relay Box · inoperativeAFTER DEPARTURE, RED INTRANSIT LIGHT A-SYSTEM DISAGREED WITH B-SYSTEM. CYCLED GEAR DOWN 3 TIMES, GREEN OK BUT WITH GEAR UP SAME RED INTRANSIT LIGHT REMAINED ON. RETURNED TO FIELD. CHECKED RIGHT MAIN A-SYSTEM PROXIMITY SENSORS. REMOVED LANDING GEAR SELECTOFeb 7, 1997 · N308SW · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR SWIA97857Connector · contaminatedFLAPS DID NOT RETRACT AFTER TAKEOFF, HAD DISAGREEMENT WITH OUTBOARD PAIR. RETURNED TO FIELD. FOUND FLUID ON CANNON PLUG FOR LEFT OUTBOARD FLAP. CLEANED CANNON PLUG ON OUTBOARD FLAPS ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES, OPS CHECKS GOOD.Feb 7, 1997 · N217SW · Emb EMB120ER · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR GLBA97021Eec · malfunctionedSPW - RIGHT ENGINE OVERTORQUED FOR APPROXIMATELY 10 SECONDS. MAINTENANCE COMPLETED OVERTORQUE INSPECTION AND REPLACED EEC. (M)Feb 7, 1997 · N292UX · Emb EMB120ER · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR SWIA97852Gear Contl Box · malfunctionedBOTH MAIN LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT. RETURNED TO CPR. REPLACED LANDING GEAR CONTROL BOX PER MM 32-31-00, OPS CHECKS GOOD.Feb 3, 1997 · N196SW · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR SWIA97855Hydraulic Syst · reqd serviceGREEN SYSTEM LOW LEVEL AND LOW PRESS LIGHT CAME ON AND GAUGE READS ZERO IN LEVEL FLIGHT. CALLED OUT EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT, MADE NORMAL LANDING WITH NO PROBLEMS. SERVICED GREEN SYSTEM WITH 5606 AND DRAINED WATER OUT OF RESERVOIR, OPS CHECKS GOOD.Feb 2, 1997 · N186SW · Emb EMB120ER · Hydraulic System, MainSDR SWIA97854T6 Indicator · malfunctionedON TAKEOFF ROLL, RIGHT T.6 FLUCTUATES. GAUGE WENT FROM 0 DEG TO 2,000 DEGREES. ENGINE PARAMETERS STABLE. TAKE OFF ABORTED. INSTALLED T6 INDICATOR, RAN RIGHT ENGINE ON GROUND THROUGH SEVERAL PARAMETERS AND IT OPERATED NORMAL AT THIS TIME.Feb 2, 1997 · N195SW · Emb EMB120ER · Engine EGT/TIT Indicating SystemSDR SWIA97860Connector · water contamFLAP DISAGREEMENT LIGHT CAME ON AFTER TAKEOFF. RETURNED TO THE FIELD. CLEANED WATER FROM LEFT OUTBOARD FLAP CANNON PLUG. OPS CHECKS GOOD.Feb 1, 1997 · N226SW · Emb EMB120ER · Trailing Flap Position Indicating SystemSDR SWIA97859Switch · out of adjustSERVICE DOOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER TAKEOFF. RETURNED FOR LANDING. ALL DOORS SECURE. ADJUSTED NOSE AVIONICS BAY DOOR MICRO SWITCH, OPS CHECKS GOOD.Feb 1, 1997 · N308SW · Emb EMB120ER · Door Warning SystemSDR SWIA97845Engine · failedAFTER TAKEOFF, NR 1 ENGINE FAILED. RETURNED FOR LANDING. INSTALLED SERVICEABLE ENGINE ASSEMBLY IAW MM 71-00-00. PERFORMED ALL APPLICABLE ENGINE RUNS. OPS CHECKS GOOD WITH NO LEAKS NOTED.Jan 27, 1997 · N218SW · Emb EMB120ER · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR SWIA97842Uplock Cam · damagedAFTER DEPARTURE UPON BRINGING GEAR HANDLE TO UP POSITION, BOTH A AND B INTRANSIT LIGHTS ILLUMINATED FOR RT MAIN, ACCOMPANIED BY LOUD RUMBLE. RETURNED TO FIELD. FOUND GEAR UPLOCK CAMS AND FORWARD PART OF RIGHT GEAR DOORS TO BE IN POOR CONDITION AND BINDING. Jan 27, 1997 · N237SW · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear Door Retract SectionSDR SWIA97844Test Relay · malfunctionedBLUE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FLUID OVERHEAT LIGHT CAME ON DURING THE FLIGHT. DIVERTED TO FAT. REPLACED TEST RELAY K45. ALL TESTS AND CHECKS FOUND GOOD.Jan 25, 1997 · N217SW · Emb EMB120ER · Hydraulic Indicating SystemSDR SWIA97840Control Relay · failedAFTER DEPARTURE, PLACED GEAR HANDLE IN UP POSITION HAD 6 GREEN AND 6 LED INTRANSIT LIGHTS, GEAR WOULD NOT DO ANYTHING. ALL OTHER INDICATIONS NORMAL. RETURNED TO FIELD. DUPLICATING SQUAWK IN HANGAR, SLAVED IN LANDING CONTROL BOX BUT DISCREPANCY STILL EXISTSJan 24, 1997 · N195SW · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear SelectorSDR SWIA97843Relay Box · malfunctionedON DEPARTURE SELECTED GEAR UP, ALL GREEN AND RED LIGHTS REMAIN ON WITH NO GEAR OR GEAR DOOR MOVEMENT. CYCLED GEAR 3 TIMES, CHECKED CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND REFERENCES QRH. UNABLE TO RETRACT. RETURNED TO SMF. REPLACED LANDING GEAR RELAY BOX ASSEMBLY WITH SERVICJan 23, 1997 · N216SW · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR SWIA97841Ahc 85 · malfunctionedFIRST OFFICER'S HSI OSCILLATES MORE THAN 60 DEGREES WITH HDG FLAG ANNUNCIATED. RMI ON CAPTAIN'S SIDE SIMULTANEOUSLY FLAGGED. RETURNED TO LAX. SWAPPED AHC 85 SIDE TO SIDE FOR TROUBLESHOOTING AND PROBLEM FOLLOWED. SWAPPED BACK AND REPLACED NR 2 AHC 85. REOJan 23, 1997 · N237SW · Emb EMB120ER · Integrated Flight SystemSDR SWIA97838Ejector · failedRIGHT ENGINE INLET DEICE FAILED INFLIGHT AT TAKEOFF/CLIMB POWER. DIVERTED TO LAX INSTEAD OF MRY. FOUND DEICE EJECTOR FOR RIGHT DEICE INLET BOOT COMING APART. REPLACED EJECTOR ON RIGHT DEICE INLET BOOT. OPS CHECKS GOOD.Jan 22, 1997 · N199SW · Emb EMB120ER · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice SystemSDR SWIA97853Retract Mech · malfunctionedLEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR WILL NOT RETRACT, 2 RED INTRANSIT LIGHTS REMAIN ILLUMINATED. HYD PUMP RUNS AND THERE WAS NOISE FROM THE LEFT GEAR. RETURNED TO FIELD. INSPECTED LEFT MAIN GEAR IAW MM 32-32-00 AND ACCOMPLISHED GEAR RETRACTION TEST IAW MM 32-30-00, OPS Jan 21, 1997 · N295SW · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR SWIA97846Torque Ind · failedDIGITAL READ-OUT ON RIGHT TORQUE GAUGE DOES NOT FUNCTION. ANALOG FUNCTIONS NORMAL. ABORTED TAKEOFF AND TAXIED BACK TO THE GATE. REPLACED RIGHT TORQUE INDICATOR. OPS CHECKS GOOD ON GROUND.Jan 21, 1997 · N221SW · Emb EMB120ER · Engine BMEP/Torque IndicatingSDR SWIA97835Prox Switch · failedAFTER DEPARTURE WITH GEAR HANDLE IN UP POSITION, LEFT MAIN GEAR INTRANSIT LIGHT A-SYSTEM ILLUMINATED, ACCOMPANIED BY RUMBLING NOISE. CYCLING GEAR DUPLICATED PROBLEM. RETURNED TO FIELD. REPLACED LEFT GEAR UPLOCK A-PROX SWITCH, OPS CHECKS GOOD.Jan 19, 1997 · N212SW · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR SWIA97836Aural Warn Unit · malfunctionedFIRE BELL RANG INTERMITTENTLY AND NO LIGHT. ABORTED TAKEOFF AND RETURNED TO GATE. CHECKED FIRE SENSORS AND FIRE CONTROL MODULES. REPLACED AURAL WARNING UNIT, OPS CHECKS GOOD.Jan 17, 1997 · N234SW · Emb EMB120ER · Central WarningSDR SWIA97833Selector Handle · malfunctionedAFTER TAKEOFF WHEN FLAPS WERE RETRACTED, THE TAKEOFF FLAPS AURAL WARNING CAME ON. FLAP INDICATIONS WERE NORMAL BUT THE AURAL WARNING WOULD NOT SILENCE. RETURNED TO FIELD. REPLACED FLAP SELECTOR HANDLE, OPERATED FLAPS AND POWER LEVERS AND SYSTEM CHECKS GOOD.Jan 16, 1997 · N213SW · Emb EMB120ER · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR SWIA97839Indicator · inoperativeWEATHER RADAR INOPERATIVE. PAINTS SERIES OF RECTANGLES. RETURNED TO LAX. REPLACED RADAR INDICATOR. PERFORMED OPS, CHECKS GOOD.Jan 15, 1997 · N199SW · Emb EMB120ER · Weather Radar SystemSDR SWIA97831Aural Warn Comp · malfunctionedTAKEOFF AURAL WARNING SYSTEM ACTIVATED AFTER TAKEOFF WHEN POWER LEVERS WERE BROUGHT BACK TO CLIMB POWER. TURNED OFF BACK UP BUTT AND PULLED AURAL WARNING CIRCUIT BREAKER TO STOP WARNING. ALL SYSTEMS WERE CORRECT, COULD NOT RESET UNTIL CRUISE POWER SET WITHOJan 15, 1997 · N213SW · Emb EMB120ER · Central Warning
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