# Service difficulty reports: Fairchild SA227-DC

A list on [Fairchild SA227-DC](https://openairdocs.org/model/fairchild-sa227-dc.md).

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Page 1 of 9 · 430 reports

- [SDR KY7A20260916001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY7A20260916001.md): Shutoff Valve · faulted · Sep 16, 2026 · N889DC · Frchld SA227DC · Hydraulic System, Main
  > LANDING GEAR DID NOT EXTEND NORMALLY. EMERGENCY GEAR EXTENSION WAS NECESSARY. INSTALLED RT HYDRAULIC SHUTOFF VALVE. IAW MM 29-10-30. PERFORMED OPS CHECK, OPS CHECK GOOD AND NO DEFECTS NOTED.
- [SDR KY7A20260716001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY7A20260716001.md): Controller · faulted · Jul 16, 2026 · N820DC · Frchld SA227DC · Cabin Temperature Control System
  > SMOKE IN CABIN, A/C BLOWING EXTREMELY HOT AIR. EMERGENCY DECLARED AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO FIELD. R & R RH FLOW CONTROL VALVE IAW SA227 MM 21-10-20, R+R LH+RH MIXING VALVES IAW SA227 MM 21-40-00, R+R CABIN TEMP CONTROLLER IAW SA227 MM 21-60-00, OPS + LEAK CHE
- [SDR KY7A2026070700141](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY7A2026070700141.md): Powerpack · leaking · Jul 2, 2026 · N889DC · Frchld SA227DC · Hydraulic System, Main
  > GEAR FAILURE/ E1 HYDRAULIC LEAK. R&R MAIN HYD PACK IAW SA 227 CC MM 29-10-10. KLA CONTROL # L3905
- [SDR KY7A20260702001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY7A20260702001.md): Powerpack · leaking · Jul 2, 2026 · N889DC · Frchld SA227DC · Hydraulic System, Main
  > GEAR FAILURE/E1 HYDRAULIC LEAK EMERGENCY GEAR EXTENSION. R & R MAIN HYDRAULIC PACK IAW MM 29-10-10 FCF SATISFACTORY
- [SDR 2026FA0000534](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000534.md): Push-Pull Rod · broken · Jun 18, 2026 · N882DC · Frchld SA227DC · Landing Gear Brake System
  > RIGHT BRAKE PEDAL CAPT. SIDE BROKEN. R&R BOTH CAPTAIN SIDE RUDDER PEDAL BRAKE RODS IAW AMM 27-20-10 RTS. CHECKS COMPLETE.
- [SDR 2026F00129](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026F00129.md): Pedal · broken · Jun 18, 2026 · N882DC · Frchld SA227DC · Landing Gear Brake System
  > RIGHT BRAKE PEDAL CAPT. SIDE BROKE; R&R BOTH CAPTAIN SIDE RUDDER PEDAL BRAKE RODS IAW SA227 AMM 27-20-10 RTS CHECKS COMPLETE.
- [SDR 2026F00124](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026F00124.md): Elec Connector · faulted · Jun 15, 2026 · N889DC · Frchld SA227DC · Landing Gear System Wiring
  > NONE OF THE THREE GEARS WOULD COME DOWN. CYCLED REPEATEDLY BUT NOTHING WORKED. EMERGENCY GEAR DOWN WAS USED. R & R RT MLG UPLOCK ROLLER BEARING, R & R GEAR VALVE CANNON PLUG, SERVICED HYDRAULIC POWER PACK ACCUMULATOR. GEAR SEEING OPS CHECK GOOD. IAW MM 20-0
- [SDR 2026F00061](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026F00061.md): Current Limiter · faulted · Mar 27, 2026 · Frchld SA227DC · AC Power Distribution System
  > R & R CURRENT LIMITER OPS CHECK GOOD IAW 24-30-25 RTS CHECKS COMPLETE
- [SDR KY7A2023012000038](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY7A2023012000038.md): Wheel · vibration · Feb 11, 2026 · N882DC · Frchld SA227DC · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > SEVERE NOSE WHEEL SHIMMY ON TAXI. REPLACED BOTH NOSE GEAR TIRES AS REQUIRED. REF MM 32-40-50. INSP VISUAL, NO OBVIOUS DEFECTS NOTED.
- [SDR KY7A202301200138](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY7A202301200138.md): Downlock Switch · dirty · Jan 16, 2026 · N882DC · Frchld SA227DC · Nose/Tail Landing Gear
  > ON APPROACH CYCLED GEAR 3 TIMES FOR NOSE GEAR GREEN. CLEANED & LUBRICATED DOWN LOCK SWITCHES, PERFORMED 15 GEAR SWINGS IAW MM 32-00-00 OPS CHECK GOOD C/W RTS CHECKS
- [SDR KY72026F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY72026F00000.md): Wire · defective · Nov 23, 2025 · N889DC · Frchld SA227DC · Fire Protection System Wiring
  > E1 ENG FIRE LIGHT ON. REPAIRED DEFECTIVE WIRING TO ENG FIRE DETECTOR DT 1003 IAW SA227DC WM 26-20-00 OPS CHECK GOOD ON GRD
- [SDR KY72026F00002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY72026F00002.md): Bushing · worn · Nov 16, 2025 · N882DC · Frchld SA227DC · Landing Gear Doors
  > RIGHT MAIN GEAR INNER DOOR OPENS ON EVERY LANDING. # 3 MLG DOOR HINGE BUSHINGS FOUND TO BE WORN. R&R ALL ASSOCIATED BUSHING AND ADJUSTED #3 MLG DOOR IAW SA227 66 MM 52-80-10 RTS GOOD.
- [SDR KY72025F00002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY72025F00002.md): Landing Gear · malfunctioned · Sep 7, 2025 · N994DC · Frchld SA227DC · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > LEFT MAIN GEAR SHOWS STOWED ON INDICATOR, BUT CONTINUES UP ACTUATION. CYCLED GEAR IN ACCORDANCE WITH MX CONTROL B. NILHAS 01339 NO DEFECTS NOTED.
- [SDR KY7A2023080500038](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY7A2023080500038.md): Wire · damaged · Aug 2, 2025 · N889DC · Frchld SA227DC · Fire Protection System Wiring
  > LEFT ENGINE FIRE LIGHT ERRONEOUSLY ON DURING SHORT FINAL FOR 3 SECONDS & AGAIN DURING TAXI FOR 3 SECONDS. REPAIRED WIRING TO LH ENGINE FIRE DETECTOR OPS CHECK GOOD PER SA227 AMM CH 26-10-10 RTS CHECK COMPLETED. F7536
- [SDR KY7A202507030038](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY7A202507030038.md): Skin · corroded · Jul 3, 2025 · N820DC · Frchld SA227DC · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > A/B/E CHECK FOUND BELLY CORROSION
- [SDR KY7A2025032800038](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY7A2025032800038.md): Hose · failed · Mar 26, 2025 · N425MA · Frchld SA227DC · Hydraulic System, Main
  > L & R HYDRO FAILURE IN FLIGHT. R & R E2 HYDRAULIC PUMP PRESSURE RIGID LINE W/FLEXIBLE HOSE IAW SA227 MM CH 29.00.00 & SA227 SB 227-71-005, NO LEAKS NOTED. FERRY FLIGHT TERMINATED @ KDEN.
- [SDR KY7A2025021000038](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY7A2025021000038.md): Damper · faulted · Mar 10, 2025 · N820DC · Frchld SA227DC · Elevator Control System
  > REMOVED AND SERVICED ELEVATOR DAMPER AND REINSTALLED PER SA227 MM CH 27-30-10 PERFORMED CABLE TENSION INSPECTION PER SA22X TC 27.920
- [SDR KY7A2025031000038](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY7A2025031000038.md): Line · not reported · Mar 10, 2025 · N882DC · Frchld SA227DC · Hydraulic System, Main
  > R & R #3 MLG BRAKE LINE, BLED BRAKES IAW SA227 MM CH 32-41-00 NO DEFECTS NOTED
- [SDR MASA20250930006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MASA20250930006.md): Fire Warning · false activation · Feb 23, 2025 · N889DC · Frchld SA227DC · Fire Detection
  > RIGHT ENGINE FIRE LIGHT ON WITH RIGHT ENGINE FIRE ANNUNCIATOR. SHUT DOWN RT ENGINE AND BLEW RIGHT FIRE BOTTLE. NO FIRE. GROUND RUN OPS CHECK FIRE EXTINGUISHER INSPECTION. R & R FIRE BOTTLE IAW KLA TASK CARD 26.901. ENGINE UNSERVICEABLE DUE TO THE CRACKED FR
- [SDR KY7A2023012201038](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY7A2023012201038.md): Fitting · leaking · Dec 18, 2024 · N571KL · Frchld SA227DC · Hydraulic System, Main
  > REPLACED AN FITTING AT NOSE ACTUATOR SOFT LINE.
- [SDR KY7A2024122000320](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY7A2024122000320.md): Fitting · leaking · Dec 18, 2024 · N571KL · Frchld SA227DC · Hydraulic System, Main
  > REPLACED AN FITTING AT NOSE ACTUATOR SOFT LINE.
- [SDR KY7A2025022520001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY7A2025022520001.md): Blade · cracked · Nov 20, 2024 · N820DC · Frchld SA227DC · Propeller Blade Section
  > DURING AIRCRAFT INSPECTION A SPANWISE CRACK MEASURING APPROXIMATELY 6 INCHES LOCATED MID-SPAN AND APPROCIMATELY MID-CHORD WAS DETECTED BY VISUAL INSPECTION ON THE AFT FACE OF ONE PROPELLER BLADE. THE PROPELLER WAS REMOVED FOR REPAIR/OVERHAUL.
- [SDR KY72024F00003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY72024F00003.md): Pump · misinstalled · Feb 2, 2024 · N885DC · Frchld SA227DC · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), Main
  > ABORTED TAKEOFF WHEN PILOTS AIRSPEED INDICATOR WAS AT 58, COPILOTS INDICATOR WAS AT 80. HANDLE ON ALT STATIC VALUE INSTALLED INCORRECTLY, SHUT ALL STATIC OFF, COMPLETED PITOT STATIC CHECK. OPS CHECK GOOD. IAW SA227 MM 34-60-00.
- [SDR KY7A20240408038](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY7A20240408038.md): Indicator · inoperative · Feb 2, 2024 · N885DC · Frchld SA227DC · Airspeed/Mach Indicator
  > ABORTED TAKEOFF, AIRSPEED INDICATOR INDICATING 0 ON PILOTS SIDE. R&R PILOT AIRSPEED INDICATOR. OPS CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR 2023FA0000158](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000158.md): Reduction Gb · auto shutdown · Mar 24, 2023 · N882DC · Frchld SA227DC · Turbine Engine Reduction Gear
  > PILOT REPORTED E2 FAILURE SPOOL BACK FOLLOWED BY CHIP DETECTOR LIGHT. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED 1ST IDLER, DIAPHRAGM, AND PLANETARY GEARS.
- [SDR 2022F00202](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022F00202.md): None · none · Apr 26, 2022 · N852DR · Frchld SA227DC · Fire Protection System
  > LEFT ENGINE FIRE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON IN CRUISE FLIGHT. ALL ENGINE PARAMETERS WERE NORMAL. THE CREW DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND DIVERTED. THE LEFT ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN PER EMERGENCY CHECKLIST AND THE AIRCRAFT SUCCESSFULLY LANDED SINGLE ENGINE IN KSHV. NO VISIBL
- [SDR 2022FA0000219](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2022FA0000219.md): Accumulator · damaged · Apr 14, 2022 · N820DC · Frchld SA227DC · Hydraulic Indicating System
  > TOTAL HYDRAULIC FAILURE REPORTED BY PILOT WITH FLUID LEAKING FROM LEFT WHEEL WELL. MX REMOVED A FAILED HYDRAULIC ACCUMULATOR AND REPLACED WITH OVERHAULED ACCUMULATOR WITH NO DEFECTS NOTED. OPS CHECK WAS GOOD, WORK PERFORMED IN REF TO SA227 29-10-40.
- [SDR KY7A20210309002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY7A20210309002.md): Bellcrank · broken · Mar 9, 2021 · N820DC · Frchld SA227DC · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > INSPECTOR FOUND BELLCRANK BROKEN AT GAS STRUT ATTACHMENT LUG.
- [SDR KY7A20210114004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY7A20210114004.md): Wheel · missing · Jan 14, 2021 · N2728G · Frchld SA227DC · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > PILOT LANDED SAFELY IN DEN AND GOT OUT TO DO A POST FLIGHT AND CHOCK THE AIRCRAFT WHEN HE NOTICED THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL WAS MISSING FROM THE AIRCRAFT AFTER TAXIING IN AND PARKING ON THE RAMP. MORE INFORMATION TO COME ONCE MX IS ABLE TO ACCESS THE NOSE LANDING
- [SDR KY7A20210111003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY7A20210111003.md): Line · leaking · Jan 11, 2021 · N820DC · Frchld SA227DC · Hydraulic System, Main
  > FLIGHT CREW HAD RIGHT HYDRAULIC LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT CRUISE AND FOLLOWED CHECKLIST FOR SINGLE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE LIGHT INDICATION. CREW STARTED DESCENT AND THE LEFT HYDRAULIC PRESSURE LIGHT CAME ON. CREW WAS ABLE TO LAND AT DESTINATION AND TAXI TO GAT
- [SDR KY7A20210104002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY7A20210104002.md): Turbine Blades · failed · Jan 4, 2021 · N820DC · Frchld SA227DC · Turbine Engine Combustion Section
  > FLIGHT CREW REPORTED LOUD BANG AND ENGINE POWER LOSS DURING CLIMB. FLIGHT CREW SECURED ENGINE AND LANDED SAFELY. MX FOUND ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN. PRELIM BORESCOPE INSPECTION FOUND FAILURE OF SEVERAL SECOND STAGE TURBINE BLADES. NO SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO UPST
- [SDR KY7A2019040435001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY7A2019040435001.md): Nozzle · broken · Mar 14, 2019 · N820DC · Frchld SA227DC · Turbine Engine Reduction Gear
  > CARRIER RECIEVED REPORT OF BAD SOAP SAMPLE. CARRIER DISASSEMBLED ENGINE GEARARBOX AND FOUND BROKEN OIL NOZZLE ASSEMBLY IN INTERMEDIATE HOUSING AND GEAR ASSEMBLY - ACCESSORY GEAR AND DRIVE IDLER HOUSING ASSEMBLY.
- [SDR KY7A201812036001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY7A201812036001.md): Oil Jet · broken · Nov 26, 2018 · N820DC · Frchld SA227DC · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > PILOT REPORTED THAT IN CRUISE FLIGHT THE ENGINE BRIEFLY INDICATED A RISE IN TORQUE FOLLOWED BY LOSS OF POWER. PILOT SECURED ENGINE AND RETURNED TO APA. MX UNABLE TO START ENGINE FOR TROUBLESHOOTING, FOUND FUEL PUMP DRIVE NOT TURNING. ACCESSED GEARBOX AND FOUND
- [SDR CA180822009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA180822009.md): Controller · out of adjust · Aug 20, 2018 · Frchld SA227DC · Cabin Pressure Controller
  > (CAN) PILOT REPORTED THAT THEY WERE HAVING CABIN PRESSURIZATION ISSUES, WHICH CAUSED THE UN-CONTROLLED DE-PRESSURIZATION. THIS CAUSED THEM TO INITIATE AN EMERGENCY DECENT. PRESSURIZATION SYSTEM WAS MEL`D ONCE ON THE GROUND AND THE AC FLEW UNPRESSURIZATION.
- [SDR KY7A20170731002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY7A20170731002.md): Landing Gear · malfunctioned · Jul 31, 2017 · N820DC · Frchld SA227DC · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > FLIGHT CREW REPORTED THAT THE NOSE GEAR WAS SLOW TO INDICATE DOWN AND LOCKED AFTER SELECTING GEAR DOWN. NORMAL LANDING CONDUCTED AFTER NOSE GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED INDICATION CAME ON. TROUBLESHOT THE AIRCRAFT AND CONDUCTED FUNCTIONAL TESTING. NO DEFECTS WERE F
- [SDR KY7A20151109001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY7A20151109001.md): Bolt · sheared · Nov 9, 2015 · N882DC · Frchld SA227DC · Main Landing Gear
  > RIGHT MLG COLLAPSED WHILE TOWING ACFT INTO MX HANGAR. ACFT SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO AFT FUSELAGE, RT WING & NACELLE, RT PROPELLER & POSSIBLY RT ENG. FOUND BOLTS WHICH ATTACH POSITIONING CAMS TO UPPER DRAG BRACE SHEARED. INVESTIGATION INTO CAUSE & CAUSAL FACTORS
- [SDR KY7A20150531001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY7A20150531001.md): Landing Gear · dirty · May 31, 2015 · N882DC · Frchld SA227DC · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > RIGHT MLG FAILED TO LOCK IN UP POSITION AFTER TAKEOFF. RECYCLED LG SUCCESSFULLY & REPORTED ISSUE TO MX AFTER THE FLIGHT. CLEANED & LUBRICATED THE RT MLG.
- [SDR CA150416002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150416002.md): Engine · power loss · Apr 9, 2015 · Frchld SA227DC · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > (CAN) RIGHT ENGINE FAILED DURING TAKEOFF, SURGED THEN ROLLED BACK ON POWER. CHIP LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND ENGINE EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE WAS DONE AS A PRECAUTION. ENGINE R & R. CAUSE OF PROBLEM NOT CONFIRMED AT THIS TIME.
- [SDR KY7A20150326001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY7A20150326001.md): Bearing · worn · Mar 26, 2015 · N882DC · Frchld SA227DC · Landing Gear Door Actuator
  > PILOT REPORTED THAT GEAR DOOR WARNING ILLUMINATED UPON LANDING. FOUND BROKEN BOLTS ON THE RT MLG DOOR ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY. THIS WAS THE SECOND DIFFICULTY OF THIS TYPE ON THIS ACFT WITHIN ONE WEEK. REPLACED BOLTS & PERFORMED EXTENSIVE GEAR RETRACTION TESTS. F
- [SDR KY7A20150320001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KY7A20150320001.md): Bolt · broken · Mar 20, 2015 · N882DC · Frchld SA227DC · Landing Gear Door Actuator
  > UPON LANDING, LANDING GEAR DOOR WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. MX FOUND BROKEN BOLTS ON RT MLG DOOR ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY.
- [SDR CA150204015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150204015.md): Bypass Valve · out of adjust · Feb 3, 2015 · Frchld SA227DC · Engine Controls
  > (CAN) WHILE ON TAKEOFF ROLL THE ENG DID NOT MAKE TARGET TORQUE & TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED. MX WAS CONTACTED. TEMP LIMITER CB WAS PULLED, MEL`D & TARGET TORQUE WAS OBTAINED ON GND RUN. ON TO ROLL TARGET TORQUE WAS NOT ABLE TO BE OBTAINED. ADJUSTED MAX FUEL FLOW
- [SDR CA150501009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150501009.md): Ring · misinstalled · Jan 27, 2015 · Frchld SA227DC · Propeller Assembly
  > (CAN) PROPELLER WAS RECEIVED DUE TO PROPELLER LATCHES MALFUNCTIONING. AFTER BENCH TESTING AND DISASSEMBLY THE FOLLOWING OBSERVATIONS AND CONCERNS ARE THE PISTON BACKUP RING HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE O-RING. PREVIOUS TECH HAD INS
- [SDR CA141218015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA141218015.md): Shaft · sheared · Dec 17, 2014 · Frchld SA227DC · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), Main
  > (CAN) RIGHT HYDRAULIC PUMP MALFUNCTIONED. PUMP WAS REMOVED & INSPECTED & FOUND THAT SPLINE TEETH WERE SHEARED OFF. WE ARE LOOKING DEEPER INTO THIS AS IT SHOULD NOT HAVE SPUN OFF IN THIS PERIOD OF TIME.
- [SDR CA141215002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA141215002.md): Acm · seized · Dec 3, 2014 · Frchld SA227DC · Cabin Cooling System
  > (CAN) FLIGHT CREW SNAGGED THE AIRCRAFT TO HAVE OILY HAZE IN CABIN FROM HEAT DUCTS. MAINTENANCE RAN AIRCRAFT AND FOUND LOW AIR FLOW FROM THE LH BLEED AIR. THE COOLING TURBINE WAS SEIZED AND REPLACED AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE AFTER SERVICEABLE GROUND RUN.
- [SDR CA141218014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA141218014.md): Wire · chafed · Nov 24, 2014 · Frchld SA227DC · Electrical Power System Wiring
  > (CAN) AIRCRAFT DIVERTED TO ANOTHER AIRPORT TO LAND AS FLIGHT CREW SMELLED A STRONG ODOR IN THE COCKPIT BY THE RIGHT ESSENTIAL BUSS CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL NEAR SAS CIRCUIT BREAKERS & FELT HOT TO THE TOUCH. RIGHT ESSENTIAL BUS WAS TURNED OFF & THE PANEL COOLED D
- [SDR CA141218013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA141218013.md): Actuator · cracked · Nov 9, 2014 · Frchld SA227DC · Trailing Edge Flap Actuator
  > (CAN) FLIGHT CREW REPORTED FLUID LEAKING ABOVE LEFT GEAR STRUT. MAINTENANCE FOUND LEFT FLAP ACTUATOR LEAKING & REMOVED ACTUATOR. ACTUATOR HOUSING WAS FOUND CRACKED. SERVICEABLE ACTUATOR WAS INSTALLED & GEAR SWINGS AROUND SERVICEABLE & AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO S
- [SDR CA141104005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA141104005.md): Relay · failed · Oct 31, 2014 · Frchld SA227DC · DC Generating System
  > (CAN) THE TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED DUE TO THE LT GENERATOR FAILING DURING TAKEOFF ROLL. ON THE BACK TRACK THE LT GEN CAME BACK ON LINE AND FAILED AGAIN ON THE TAXIWAY. THE LT GCU WAS REPLACED AND THE GENERATORS WERE PARALLELED. THE L/H GENERATOR FAILED AGAIN IN
- [SDR CA140820004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140820004.md): Bellcrank · cracked · Aug 15, 2014 · Frchld SA227DC · Rudder Control System
  > (CAN) AIRCRAFT WAS WAITING ON THE RAMP FOR WINDS TO DISIPATE WHEN A STRONG WIND SLAMMED THE RUDDER. FLIGHT CREW DID NOT REALIZE THE EXTENT OF THE GUST AND AFTER THE WIND CALMED DOWN THE FLIGHT CONTINUED ON AS NORMAL. THE ACFT WAS INSPECTED BY MAINTENANCE LATE
- [SDR CA140728018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140728018.md): Wire · shorted · Jul 23, 2014 · Frchld SA227DC · Light System Wiring
  > (CAN) THE RH ESSENTIAL BUS BEGAN SMOKING AND SHORTED AFTER TAKE OFF.AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BASE. THE WIRES OFF OF ONE OF THE WHEAT LIGHT LAMPS WERE SHORTING ON EACH OTHER. MAYBE THE COPILOT LEANED ON THE PANEL AND CAUSED THEM TO COME INTO CONTACT. THIS CAUSED
- [SDR CA140723003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140723003.md): Wire · out of position · Jul 21, 2014 · Frchld SA227DC · Fire Protection System Wiring
  > (CAN) RT ENGINE FIRE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON TAXI TO RUNWAY. INSPECTION OF THE RT ENGINE FIRE DETECTION WIRING AND SENSORS WAS COMPLETED. DUE TO VIBRATION ON TAXI, THE TERMINAL OF THE SENSOR EVIDENTLY MADE CONTACT WITH THE COVER OF THE FCU, PROVIDING A GROUN

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## 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 = 'SA227DC'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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