# Service difficulty reports: Extra Flugzeugbau EA 300/L A list on [Extra Flugzeugbau EA 300/L](https://openairdocs.org/model/extra-flugzeugbau-ea-300-l.md). Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary. - [SDR 2022FA0000050](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000050.md): Brake Pads · loose · Jan 13, 2022 · N203EX · Rhnflu EA300L · Brake > THE EXTRA 300L UTILIZES A CLEVELAND BRAKE ASSY PN# 30-164 AND CLEVELAND WHEEL ASSEMBLY 40-151. WE FOUND THAT WHEN WE REPLACE THE BRAKE PADS WITH PMA RAPCO BRAKE PADS RA066-06200 THAT THEY CAN FALL OFF THE PRESSURE PLATE PN# 063-01200 AND BACKING PLATE PN# 064 - [SDR CA151214007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA151214007.md): Blade · loose · May 3, 2015 · Rhnflu EA300L · Propeller Blade Section > (CAN) BLADES WERE FOUND LOOSE DURING PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION IN HUB. PROP TOTAL TIME SINCE NEW 75.8. PROPELLER WAS REMOVED AND SENT FOR TEAR DOWN INSPECTION. PROPELLER RETURNED SERVICEABLE (SHIMS ADDED) ON BLADE NR 1 AND INSTALLED. MANUFACTURER HAS SERVICE B - [SDR 2008FA0000495](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000495.md): Fuel Sys · malfunctioned · May 25, 2008 · N22MW · Rhnflu EA300L · Aircraft Fuel System > APPROX 9 GALLONS OF FUEL IN CENTER TANK BECAME INACCESSIBLE DURING FLT, PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. AFTER DEPARTING USING CENTER TANK FUEL FOR A 120 MILE FERRY FLIGHT, SWITCHED TO THE WING TANKS FOR THE PREPONDERANCE OF THE TRIP. NEARING THE DESTINATION WITH T - [SDR 2007FA0001042](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007FA0001042.md): Fuel Control · malfunctioned · Nov 15, 2007 · N51E · Rhnflu EA300L · Fuel Controlling System > THE AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED AN INFLIGHT ENGINE SHUTDOWN RESULTING IN A FORCED LANDING ON THE BEACH. THE CAUSE OF THE INFLIGHT ENGINE SHUTDOWN WAS THE INTERNAL FAILURE OF THE FUEL SERVO. THE FUEL SERVO WAS EVALUATED. THE FAILED UNIT WAS SENT TO THE MANUFACTURER - [SDR 2005FA0001579](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001579.md): Longeron · cracked · Dec 14, 2005 · N78EX · Rhnflu EA300L · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer > DURING ROUTINE 1,000 HR INSPECTION CRACKS WERE FOUND IN THE UPPER LONGERON AT THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER ATTACHMENT, THESE WERE VERIFIED USING A FLUORESCENT DYE CHECK PENETRANT METHOD, CRACKS WERE ALSO FOUND IN THE VERTICAL TUBE SUPPORTING FORCES FROM THE TAIL - [SDR 2002FA0001224](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0001224.md): Setscrew · backed out · Oct 9, 2002 · N162FC · Rhnflu EA300L · Propeller Governor > PROPELLER GOVERNOR SET SCREW INSIDE CASE HALVES, BACKED OUT CAUSING A CHAIN REACTION OF ENGINE DAMAGE. ALL MAJOR ENGINE COMPONENTS BROKEN (NON-REPAIRABLE), RESULTING IN AN ENGINE FAILURE AND A FORCED LANDING. - [SDR 2002FA0000575](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000575.md): Skin · delaminated · May 6, 2002 · N161FC · Rhnflu EA300L · Wing, Plate/Skin > WING SKIN DELAMINATION OCCURRED IN FLIGHT. CRACKS IN PAINT AND FUEL SEEPAGE FROM AREA WAS REASON FOR DISCOVERY. DELAMINATION AREA IS 72 INCHES OUTBOARD ON TOP SIDE OF RIGHT WING AND EXTENDS APPROXIMATELY 30 INCHES FURTHER OUTBOARD. DELAMINATION AREA STARTS - [SDR 2001FA0000353](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000353.md): Control Cable · loose · Sep 28, 2001 · N25AP · Rhnflu EA300L · Rudder Control System > ROUTINE ANNUAL INSPECTION REVEALED AFT RUDDER CABLE THIMBLE EYES WERE LOOSE IN THE LOOP AT THE ATTACHMENT TO THE RUDDER. THE THIMBLE COULD BE REMOVED FROM THE LOOP. THE NICROPRESS CRIMP WAS MADE TOO FAR FROM THE THIMBLE. REPLACED THE RUDDER CABLES WITH NEW ONE - [SDR 20001012SH027](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001012SH027.md): Grip · dislodged · Sep 25, 2000 · N13PR · Rhnflu EA300L · Elevator Control System > ELEVATOR TRIM BALL GRIP CAME OFF IN-FLIGHT. OWNER COMMENTED HE NOTICED RED MARKS ON HIS RIGHT PANTS LEG JUST ABOVE THE KNEE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. SUBMITTER SUGGESTED ALL EXTRA OWNERS CHECK THEIR TRIM KNOBS FOR LOOSENESS AS THIS IS A POTENTIALLY LIFE THREATEN - [SDR 20001012SH026](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001012SH026.md): Heat Shield · failed · Aug 14, 2000 · N13PR · Rhnflu EA300L · Engine Exhaust System > EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD FAILED ITS CLAMP ATTACH TABS. SUBMITTER STATED THIS CONDITION COULD BE CONSIDERED SERIOUS IN THE EVENT A PART FAILS AND BECOMES LOOSE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. (X) - [SDR 20001016SH004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001016SH004.md): Heat Shield · loose · Jul 25, 2000 · N278SJ · Rhnflu EA300L · Engine Exhaust System > EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD FAILED ITS CLAMP ATTACH TABS. THIS CONDITION COULD BE CONSIDERED SERIOUS IN THE EVENT A PART FAILS AND BECOMES LOOSE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. (X) - [SDR CA000801023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000801023.md): Cowling · elongated · May 31, 2000 · Rhnflu EA300L · Engine Cowling System > (CAN) SAME PROBLEM AS WITH C-GAKN. COWLING IS FALLING OFF DUE TO STRUCTURALLY INADEQUATE FIREWALL. - [SDR CA000801022](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000801022.md): Firewall · loose · May 31, 2000 · Rhnflu EA300L · Nacelle/Pylon, Bulkhead/Firewall > (CAN) FIRE WALL NEEDS TO BE STIFFENED. - [SDR CA000614046](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000614046.md): Fuel Tank · cracked · May 26, 2000 · Rhnflu EA300L · Fuel Storage > (CAN) FUEL TANK CRACKED ALONG SIDE WHERE WELDED. AUTOMATIC FUEL CATCH SHIELD DID NOT WORK AND GAS DRIPPED INTO CABIN NOT OVERBOARD AS SUPPOSED TO. - [SDR CA000801021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000801021.md): Blade · loose · Apr 5, 2000 · Rhnflu EA300L · Propeller Blade Section > (CAN) LOOSE PROPELLER BLADES. - [SDR 99ZZZX2475](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2475.md): Hose · leaking · Jun 5, 1999 · N3FD · Rhnflu EA300L · Fuel Storage > FUEL HOSE CONNECTS FUSELAGE FILLER NECK WITH MAIN FUSELAGE TANK. HOSE SEPARATED FROM TOP OF TANK AT RANGE AND ALLOWED FUEL TO ENTER COCKPIT. HOSE WAS FOUND CUT TOO SHORT FROM FACTORY ALLOWING ENOUGH CLEARANCE AT TOP FOR IT TO BACK OFF OF TANK FLANGE. FLEXIN - [SDR CA000801020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000801020.md): Propeller · loose · Oct 1, 1998 · Rhnflu EA300L · Propeller Blade Section > (CAN) LOOSE PROPELLER BLADES. - [SDR CA000801019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000801019.md): Propeller · loose · Jan 22, 1998 · Rhnflu EA300L · Propeller Blade Section > (CAN) LOOSE PROPELLER BLADES. - [SDR 97ZZZX4468](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4468.md): Screen · broken · Sep 25, 1997 · N609JW · Rhnflu EA300L · Engine Air Intake System > THE AIRCRAFT'S COWLING MOUNTED ALUMINUM AIR INTAKE SCREEN FOUND BROKEN ALONG THE UPPER AND LOWER EDGES. THE SCREEN WAS ONLY SECURED ON THE EDGES. FAILURE WOULD RESULT IN PIECES ENTERING THE FUEL INJECTION BODY, WHICH IS UNFILTERED, ON THIS AIRCRAFT. A NEW S ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'EA300L' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/extra-flugzeugbau-ea-300-l/reports --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.