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 SWIA97834Pressure System · malfunctionedPRESSURIZATION SYSTEM INOP, AP READS 0 AFTER TAKEOFF. RETURNED TO SLC. PRESSURIZED AIRCRAFT IN BOTH AUTO AND MANUAL TO 5 PSID, OPS CHECKS GOOD.Jan 14, 1997 · N198SW · Emb EMB120ER · Cabin Pressure Control SystemSDR SWIA97829Actuator · failedAFTER TAKEOFF RETRACTED FLAPS, RIGHT FLAP DISAGREEMENT. RETURNED TO FIELD. REPLACED RIGHT OUTBOARD FLAP ACTUATOR IAW MM 27-50-09 WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. CYCLED FLAPS SEVERAL TIMES, OPS CHECKS GOOD.Jan 14, 1997 · N186SW · Emb EMB120ER · Trailing Edge Flap ActuatorSDR SWIA97828Connector · contaminatedUPON FLAP RETRACTION AFTER TAKEOFF, UNABLE TO RETRACT DUE TO FLAP DISAGREEMENT OUTBOARDS. RETURNED TO FIELD. FOUND DE-ICE FLUID IN RIGHT OUTBOARD ACTUATOR CANNON PLUG. CLEANED AND DRIED LEFT AND RIGHT OUTBOARD FLAP ACTUATOR CANNON PLUGS, INSPECTED INBOARD AJan 14, 1997 · N186SW · Emb EMB120ER · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR SWIA97827Connector · contaminatedWHILE RETRACTING FLAPS AFTER TAKEOFF, A FLAPS DISAGREEMENT WAS OBSERVED. COMPLIED WITH APPROPRIATE CHECKLISTS AND RETURNED TO LAND. FOUND RIGHT OUTBOARD FLAP ACTUATOR CANNON PLUG FULL OF DE-ICE FLUID AND WATER. CLEANED AND OPERATED FLAPS NUMEROUS TIMES, ALLJan 14, 1997 · N186SW · Emb EMB120ER · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR SWIA97826Steering · malfunctionedUPON RELEASING TILLER STEERING, PEDAL STEER LIGHT CAME ON AND RUDDER STEERING DISABLED. IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN NOSEWHEEL STEERING, IT IS NECESSARY TO ENGAGE TILLER CONSTANTLY. ABORTED TAKEOFF. RESET TILLER WHEEL. TAXIED AIRCRAFT OPERATING AIRCRAFT TILLER ANDJan 14, 1997 · N186SW · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear Steering SystemSDR SWIA97830Valve · failedLANDING GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT ON TAKEOFF. RETURNED TO FIELD. REPLACED GEAR DOOR SOLENOID VALVE WITH A SERVICEABLE UNIT. PERFORMED NUMEROUS GEAR SWINGS, OPS AND LEAKS CHECKS GOOD.Jan 13, 1997 · N195SW · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear Door Retract SectionSDR SWIA97837Camlock · wornABORTED TAKEOFF DUE TO SERVICE DOOR LIGHT. FOUND FOWARD FUEL DOOR CAMLOCK WORN. REPLACED CAMLOCK ON INBOARD FUEL DOOR WITH A SERVICEABLE CAMLOC, OPS CHECKS GOOD.Jan 12, 1997 · N205SW · Emb EMB120ER · Fluid Service DoorsSDR SWIA97824Clamp · looseRIGHT ENGINE AIR INLET DE-ICE INOP. RETURNED TO FIELD AFTER TAKEOFF. TIGHTENED CLAMP ON RIGHT ENGINE INLET DE-ICE BOOT SUPPLY LINE, OPS CHECKS GOOD.Jan 12, 1997 · N207SW · Emb EMB120ER · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice SystemSDR SWIA97990Strap · corrodedCORROSION AND CRACK IN CENTER BUTT STRAP, FORWARD GALLEY AREA. CUT OUT DAMAGED AREA FABRICATED A FILLER AND DOUBLER AND INSTALLED ON CENTER BUTT STRAP FORWARD OF GALLEY AREA IAW SRM 51-00-00.Jan 11, 1997 · N215SW · Emb EMB120ER · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR SWIA97823Warning Light · illuminatedON TAKEOFF ROLL, LEFT EEC FAILURE WARNING ILLUMINATED AND AURAL WARNING SOUNDED. WITH CONDITION LEVERS IN MININUM, LEFT RPM WAS 90 PERCENT UNTIL THE EEC WAS TURNED OFF, THEN LEFT RPM WAS NORMAL. ABORTED TAKEOFF. MEL 23-21-1. TROUBLESHOT SYSTEM. OHMED WIREJan 9, 1997 · N236SW · Emb EMB120ER · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR SWIA97832Pressure Switch · failedLEFT PROPELLER DE-ICE INOP LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED WHEN SYSTEM IN USE IN BOTH TIMER 1 AND TIMER 2. RETURNED TO FIELD AFTER TAKEOFF. REMOVED AND REPLACED LEFT OIL PRESSURE SWITCH, OPS AND LEAKS CHECKS GOOD.Jan 8, 1997 · N237SW · Emb EMB120ER · Propeller/Rotor Anti-Ice/De-Ice SystemSDR SWIA97821Actuator · failedIN CRUISE, ADVANCE STALL WARNING AND FLAP CONTROL FAULT LIGHTS ILLUMINATE. COULD NOT RESET. NACELLE FLAPS SHOW A PAIR OF LIGHT BARS FLASHING. RETURNED TO SLC. REMOVED AND REPLACED RIGHT NACELLE FLAP ACTUATOR IAW MM 27-50-08. CHECKS GOOD.Jan 8, 1997 · N220SW · Emb EMB120ER · Trailing Edge Flap ActuatorSDR SWIA97819Flap Contl Comp · failedFLAP CONTROL FAULT LIGHT AND ADVANCED STALL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN CRUISE FLIGHT, WOULD NOT RESET. REMOVED AND REPLACED FLAP CONTROL COMPUTER IAW MM 27-50-06. RAN FLAPS THROUGH SEVERAL CYCLES IAW MM 27-50-00. ADVANCED STALL WARNING SYSTEM ,OPS CHECKS Jan 7, 1997 · N220SW · Emb EMB120ER · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR SWIA97813Latch Pin · failedLEFT GEAR OUTBOARD FOWARD DOOR WILL NOT STAY LATCHED. RETURNED TO FIELD. REPLACED ROLL PIN FOR LEFT GEAR FOWARD DOOR LATCH, OPS CHECKS GOOD.Jan 2, 1997 · N199SW · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear Door Retract SectionSDR SWIA97811Ahs · failedCOPILOTS AHS FAILS INFLIGHT. DIVERTED TO BFL. INSTALLED SERVICEABLE AHC85 IN COPILOT SIDE, OPS CHECKS GOOD.Jan 2, 1997 · N188SW · Emb EMB120ER · Integrated Flight SystemSDR SWIA97810Prop Heat · inoperativeLEFT PROPELLER HEAT INOP LIGHT ILLUMINATED. RETURNED TO FIELD. RESET CIRCUIT BREAKER ON LEFT PROPELLER HEATER. GROUND RAN NR 1 ENGINE, ALL OPS NORMAL.Jan 2, 1997 · N232SW · Emb EMB120ER · Propeller/Rotor Anti-Ice/De-Ice SystemSDR SWIA97809Prsssure Switch · failedLEFT ENGINE AIR INLET INOP LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT. RETURNED TO FIELD. REMOVED AND REPLACED LEFT ENGINE AIR INLET DE-ICE PRESSURE SWITCH, OPS CHECKS GOOD.Jan 2, 1997 · N232SW · Emb EMB120ER · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice SystemSDR SWIA95807Flux Detector · failedNR 2 ADI FAILED INFLIGHT. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 2 FLUX DETECTOR, OPS CHECKS GOOD.Jan 1, 1997 · N188SW · Emb EMB120ER · Attitude and Direction Data SystemSDR SWIA97820Eec · malfunctionedRIGHT TORQUE WENT TO 137 PERCENT ON TAKEOFF WITH THE EEC ON. TURNED OFF EEC AND EVERYTHING WENT BACK TO NORMAL. RETURNED TO SGU. MEL THE EEC 73-21-1. COMPLIED WITH OVER TORQUE INSPECTION PROCEDURES PER PWC MM 05-50-00. RIGHT EEC IS STILL DEFERRED.Dec 31, 1996 · N234SW · Emb EMB120ER · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR SWIA95808Closing Mech · out of adjustDURING TAKEOFF ROLL, CARGO DOOR LIGHT CAME ON. ABORTED TAKEOFF AND RETURNED TO GATE. EXERCISED DOOR HANDLE, LIGHT WENT OUT AND STAYED OUT AFTER REPEATED TRIES, OPS CHECKS GOOD.Dec 30, 1996 · N235SW · Emb EMB120ER · Cargo/Baggage DoorsSDR SWIA95806Control Box · malfunctionedRIGHT MAIN GEAR SHOWED UNSAFE LIGHTS AFTER 3 CYCLES OF LANDING GEAR. REPLACED LANDING GEAR CONTROL BOX, SYSTEM CHECKS NORMAL, RETRACTION TEST CHECKS NORMAL. CHECKED ACTUATOR ROD END AND A AND B HARNESS CHECKED FOR CONTAMINATION, ALL CHECKS GOOD.Dec 30, 1996 · N195SW · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR GLBA96249Flap Tracks · dirtyOSH - AFTER TAKEOFF, OUTBOARD PAIR OF FLAPS RETRACTED ONLY 10 DEGREES RESULTING IN A FLAP DISAGREEMENT WARNING. MAINTENANCE CLEANED OUTBOARD FLAP TRACKS AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. (M)Dec 29, 1996 · N297UX · Emb EMB120ER · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR SWIA97812Hub Cap · missingON TAKEOFF ROLL AT 80 KNOTS, RIGHT ANTI-SKID LIGHT ILLUMINATED FOLLOWED BY BRAKES LIGHT ON MAP AND CAUTION WARNING LIGHTS. ABORTED TAKEOFF. FOUND NR 3 MAIN TIRE/WHEEL ASSEMBLY HUB CAP MISSING. INSTALLED SERVICEABLE HUB CAP, TAXIED AIRCRAFT. ANTI-SKID OPERADec 27, 1996 · N194SW · Emb EMB120ER · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR SWIA95802Connector · looseRETURNED TO SLC AFTER FLAP FAULT INDICATION. REMOVED OUTBOARD CANNON PLUGS FOR ACTUATORS AND FOUND SOME MOISTURE. CLEANED CANNON PLUGS AND CONNECTORS ACCOMPLISHED BIT TEST IAW MM 27-50-00. NO FAULT FOUND AT THIS TIME, OPS CHECKS GOOD. ALSO, INSPECTED ALL RDec 25, 1996 · N215SW · Emb EMB120ER · Trailing Flap Position Indicating SystemSDR SWIA95801Connector · looseAFTER TAKEOFF, NOISE CAME FROM FO SIDE, SIDE CONSOLE MUCH LIKE RELAY CHATTER WHICH INTENSIFIED. UPON RETURN TO LAND THE RELAY CHATTER QUIT AS REDUCED POWER FOR DESCENT, WINDSHIELD HEAT APPEARED TO WORK NORMALLY WITH CORRECT INDICATION WITH SWITCH POSITION. TDec 25, 1996 · N205SW · Emb EMB120ER · Hydraulic System, MainSDR SWIA95799Connector · failedFLAP DISAGREEMENT ON TAKEOFF. RETURNED TO FIELD. REPLACED CONNECTOR FOR LEFT INBOARD FLAP ACTUATOR, OPS CHECKS GOOD.Dec 23, 1996 · N215SW · Emb EMB120ER · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR SWIA95803Annunicator · malfunctionedON CLIMBOUT, RECEIVED CONTROL FAULT WITH ASSOCIATED MAP LIGHTS. RESET SYSTEM AND RECEIVED ANOTHER CONTROL FLAP FAULT. REPLACED FLAP ANNUNICATOR AND TESTED IAW MM 27-30-03, OPS CHECKS GOOD.Dec 22, 1996 · N203SW · Emb EMB120ER · Trailing Flap Position Indicating SystemSDR GLBA96254Valve · stickyMQT - RIGHT ENGINE AIR INLET DE-ICE FAILS CONTINUOUSLY. MAINTENANCE REPLACED RIGHT ENGINE EJECTOR CONTROL VALVE. OPS CHECKS GOOD. (M)Dec 22, 1996 · N299UX · Emb EMB120ER · Engine Anti-Icing SystemSDR SWIA95798Torque Monitor · malfunctionedLEFT ENGINE FAILED AFTER TAKEOFF AT 600 FT. RETURNED TO FIELD. DETERMINED LEFT ENGINE HAD AN AUTO FEATHER WITHOUT ENGINE SHUT DOWN. REPLACED LEFT ENGINE TORQUE PROBE WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. ALL GROUND CHECKS GOOD IAW MM 73.Dec 21, 1996 · N223SW · Emb EMB120ER · Engine BMEP/Torque IndicatingSDR SWIA95797Actuator · failedDURING CRUISE FLIGHT REPEATED FLAP CONTROL FAULTS. EACH FAULT INCLUDED ASSOCIATED LIGHTS ANNUNCIATED AND FLAP GAUGE INDICATED 45 DEGREES. ATTEMPTED SEVERAL TIMES TO CLEAR FAULTS WITH SUCCESS. HOWEVER, DURING LANDING UNABLE TO SET LANDING FLAPS AND UNABLE TODec 21, 1996 · N203SW · Emb EMB120ER · Trailing Edge Flap ActuatorSDR SWIA95796Control Unit · malfunctionedON TAXI OUT, RECEIVED FLAP CONTROL FAULT. RESET AND IMMEDIATELY RECEIVED ANOTHER FLAP CONTROL FAULT. RERACKED FLAP CONTROL UNIT, OPS CKS GOOD, IAW MM 27-00-00.Dec 21, 1996 · N203SW · Emb EMB120ER · Trailing Flap Position Indicating SystemSDR SWIA95795Wire · out of positionON CLIMBOUT, DUCT LEAK LIGHT FOR RIGHT ENGINE ILLUMINATED, IT STAYED ON FOR MORE THAN 3 MINUTES. SHUT DOWN RIGHT ENGINE PER QRH AND RETURNED TO RNO. INSPECTED A/C RIGHT ENGINE BLEED AIR SYSTEM, FOUND SUSPECT TEMP SENSOR WIRE TO BE IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO BLEEDDec 19, 1996 · N187SW · Emb EMB120ER · Overheat DetectionSDR SWIA95794Servo · failedDURING LANDING FLARE, AILERONS BECAME EXTREMELY STIFF ALMOST AS THOUGH AUTO PILOT WAS STILL ENGAGED. PRESSING CAPTS A/P TRIM DISC HAD NO EFFECT. STIFFNESS CAUSED ROLL OSCILLATION. STIFFNESS BROKE LOOSE BY MOVING AILERONS AFTER LANDING AND FELT LIKE A/P DISCODec 18, 1996 · N205SW · Emb EMB120ER · Autopilot Trim ServoSDR SWIA95793Computer · malfunctionedFLAP CONTROL FAULT OUTBOARD FLAPS 15 DEG INBD AND NACELLE FLAPS 25 DEG. UNABLE TO LAND SBP DIVERTED TO SMX.REPLACED FLAP COMPUTER, CLEANED TRACKS, RAN FLAPS. SYSTEM OPS CHECKS GOOD AT THIS TIME.Dec 17, 1996 · N213SW · Emb EMB120ER · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR GLBA96240Switch · dirtyFSD - AFTER LANDING, UNABLE TO STEER NOSEWHEEL BY TILLER OR RUDDER PEDALS. MAINTENANCE FOUND PROXIMITY SWITCHES STICKING. CLEANED AND OPERATES NORMALLY. (M)Dec 17, 1996 · N295UX · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear Steering SystemSDR SWIA95792Proximity Sensor · malfunctionedLEFT MAIN GREEN 'A' LIGHT WILL NOT EXTINGUISH WITH LANDING GEAR UP. RETURNED TO FIELD. INSTALLED NEW LEFT MAIN A DOWN PROX SENSOR, SWUNG GEAR. OPS CHECKS GOOD.Dec 10, 1996 · N293SW · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR SWIA95789Disagree Light · malfunctionedON DEPARTURE AFTER SELECTING FLAPS UP, RECEIVED DISAGREEMENT LIGHT. PERFORMED ORH PROCEDURES, DISAGREEMENT DID NOT GO AWAY. UPON LANDING DISAGREEMENT WENT OUT. INSPECTED FLAP ROLLERS AND TRACKS OPS CHECKS IN MAINT MODE. NO FAULTS FOUND. CYCLED FLAPS NUMERDec 7, 1996 · N215SW · Emb EMB120ER · Trailing Flap Position Indicating SystemSDR SWIA95787Actuator · out of adjustRIGHT MAIN GEAR DOORS WOULD NOT CLOSE, CYCLED SEVERAL TIMES. ADJUSTED RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR HALF TURN IAW MM 32-32-10, OPS CKS GOOD.Dec 2, 1996 · N292SW · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear Door ActuatorSDR 96ZZZX6119Luminaire · burn damageULTRALIGHT LIGHTING SYSTEM FROM SKYWEST RETURNED FOR 'BROKEN END'. BURN DAMAGE AT LAMP HOLDER NOTED AT INITIAL INSP.Dec 2, 1996 · N214SW · Emb EMB120ER · Passenger Compartment LightingSDR SWIA95786Hydraulic Sys · reqd serviceON TAKEOFF, GOT GREEN SYSTEM LOW LEVEL LIGHT, GAUGE SHOWED EMPTY BUT PRESSURE REMAINED NORMAL. SERVICED GREEN SYSTEM HYDRAULICS TO CORRECT LEVEL AND LOW LEVEL LIGHT WAS EXTINGUISHED.Dec 1, 1996 · N203SW · Emb EMB120ER · Hydraulic System, MainSDR SWIA95785Door Seal · looseCABIN WOULD NOT PRESSURIZE AND CABIN ALT REMAINED AT 10,000 THROUGH OUT CLIMB. RESECURED ELECTRO PNEUMATIC VALVE CLOSED AS PER MEL 21-30-01, GROUND RUN SHOWS MANUAL CHECKS GOOD. FOUND LOOSE SECTION OF CARGO DOOR SEAL. PRESSURIZED ACFT TO 5.0 PSID IN AUTO ANDec 1, 1996 · N229SW · Emb EMB120ER · Cargo/Baggage DoorsSDR SWIA95784Aural Warning · soundedON TAKEOFF ROLL, TRIM AURAL WARNING SOUNDED, ABORTED TAKEOFF. RESET AURAL WARNING CIRCUIT BREAKER, OPS CHECKS GOOD.Nov 28, 1996 · N213SW · Emb EMB120ER · Central WarningSDR SWIA95783Pcu · malfunctionedON CLIMBOUT, RT TORQUE GAUGE FLUCTUATES 80 PERCENT TO 105 PERCENT BOTH IN DIGITAL AND ANALOG WITH EEC'S IN MANUAL. REMOVED AND REPLACED RT ENGINE PCU. ALL GROUND RUNS AND LEAKS CHECKS IAW MM 61-00-00.Nov 22, 1996 · N236SW · Emb EMB120ER · Propeller Controlling SystemSDR SWIA95782De-Ice Monitor · malfunctionedDURING TAKEOFF ROLL, PRIOR TO ROTATION MAP DE-ICE LIGHT ILLUMINATES AS WELL AS OVERHEAD BOOTS PROPELLER AND ENGINE AIR LIGHT REMAIN ON. REPLACED DE-ICE MONITOR PERFORM OPS CHECKS GOOD. ALL DE-ICE SYSTEMS WITH BOTH ENGINE RUNNING AT HIGH POWER SETTING, OPS CNov 22, 1996 · N232SW · Emb EMB120ER · Ice DetectionSDR SWIA95781Latch · not latchedSERVICE DOOR LIGHT CAME ON DURING TAKEOFF. ABORTED TAKEOFF. LIGHT WENT OUT. FOUND LATCH ON FORWARD OUTBOARDD FUEL DOOR NOT LATCHED. INSPECTED DOOR AND LATCH RECEPTACLE. ADJUSTED AND OPS CHECKS GOOD.Nov 21, 1996 · N194SW · Emb EMB120ER · Fluid Service DoorsSDR SWIA95780Fasteners · failedSERVICE DOOR LIGHT CAME ON SHORTLY AFTER DEPARTURE. RETURNED TO AIRPORT. CAMLOC POPPED. REPLACED BOTH RECEPTACLES FOR PRESSURE FUELING OUTBD DOOR, CHECKS GOOD.Nov 19, 1996 · N194SW · Emb EMB120ER · Fluid Service DoorsSDR SWIA95779Breaker · trippedAURAL WARNING BREAKER POPPED, RESET AS PER CHECKLIST. AURAL WARNING MAP ANNUNICATOR ILLUMINATED, BREAKER STAYED RESET. INSTALLED SERVICEABLE BACK UP BATTERY, RERACKED AURAL WARNING UNIT AND CHECKED CONNECTIONS PINS, POWERED UP A/C AND ALL CKS GOOD.Nov 19, 1996 · N186SW · Emb EMB120ER · Central WarningSDR SWIA95776Connector · malfunctionedLT LOW PRESSURE LIGHT ILLUMINATE STEADY ON TAXI OUT. COMPLIED WITH QRH LOW PRESSURE LIGHT STILL ILLUMINATED. REPLACED FUEL LOW PRESSURE SWITCH CANNON PLUG, OPS CKS GOOD.Nov 17, 1996 · N186SW · Emb EMB120ER · Fuel Pressure IndicatingSDR 96ZZZX5832Luminare · burn damageAIRCRAFT HAD REPORTED AN ELECTRICAL ODOR IN THE CABIN NEAR ROW 6. THE MECHANIC INSPECTED THE CABIN TO PINPOINT THE ORIGIN OF THE SMELL. HE FOUND A BURNT SPOT ON THE OVERHEAD PANEL ABOVE SEAT 5A. AFTER REMOVING THE PANEL, HE DISCOVERED A BURNT SOCKET ON THE Nov 13, 1996 · N197SW · Emb EMB120ER · Passenger Compartment LightingSDR SWIA95774Prox Sensor · malfunctionedAURAL WARNING UNIT WENT OFF INFLIGHT WITH THE FOLLOWING BRAKES, TRIM FLAPS AUTOFEATHER. REPLACED NOSE GEAR AIR/GROUND PROX SENSOR CYCLED GEAR SEVERAL TIMES, OPS CKS GOOD.Nov 12, 1996 · N199SW · Emb EMB120ER · Landing Gear Position and Warning
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