Gates Lear Jet 25B

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duckdb -csv -c "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 = '25B'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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SDR 102402Oil System · leakingDURING DESENT INTO LIT, THE LT ENGINE OIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN. THE CAUSE WAS A LOOSE OIL LINE, PRESSURE LINEOct 21, 2002 · N425JL · Lear 25B · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR HAEA00041Squat Switch · out of adjustAIRCRAFT DEPARTED ADS FOR MFE, CLIMBING OUT, CABIN ALTITUDE CLIMBED WITH AIRCRAFT. RETURNED TO DEPARTURE AIRPORT FOR MAINTENANCE. ADJUSTED RT SQUAT SWITCH, AIRCRAFT OPS CHECK GOOD AND RETURNED AIRCRAFT TO SERVICE.Sep 9, 2002 · N666TW · Lear 25B · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR 00015Engine · flamed outMODERATE TURBULENCE CLIMB FLAME-OUT RT ENGINE. DESCENT NORMAL RESTART.Apr 11, 2002 · N666TW · Lear 25B · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR QH52002F00001Wheel · crackedWHEEL CRACKED AT BOLT HOLES.Apr 6, 2002 · N118MB · Lear 25B · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR IKM2002F00000Computer · inoperativeSTEERING COMPUTER. OPERATIONAL CHECK SHOWED THE NOSE WHEEL WOULD TURN PAST STEERING LIMIT. REPAIRED COMPUTER FIXED THIS PROBLEM. AFTER INCIDENT, NOSE WHEEL WITH NO POWER COULD TURN LEFT BUT WAS MECHANICALLY STOPPED FROM TURNING RIGHT. NOSE WHEEL STEERINGMar 18, 2002 · N118MB · Lear 25B · Landing Gear Steering SystemSDR 2001FA0000151Fitting · cloggedWHILE DEFUELING THE AIRCRAFT PREPATORY TO PAINTING, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT NO FLOW COULD BE ACHIEVED THROUGH THE RIGHT DEFUEL FITTING. THE DEFUEL WAS ACCOMPLISHED BY TRANSFERRING ALL OF THE FUEL TO THE LEFT TANK AND REMOVING IT THROUGH THAT VALVE. WHEN WE OPJul 31, 2001 · N751GA · Lear 25B · Aircraft Fuel SystemSDR 2001F00047Filter · inoperativeCABIN ALTITUDE WARNING HORN WENT OFF AND CABIN ALTITUDE CLIMBED TO 10,000 FEET. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO AIRPORT. REMOVED AND CLEANED PRESSURIZATION MODULE FILTER AND ORIFICE. GROUND PRESSURIZATION CHECK PERFORMED SATISFACTORY PER THE MM.Jun 15, 2001 · N50CK · Lear 25B · Cabin Pressure Control SystemSDR 2001F00068Vane · malfunctionedDOC HOWARD MACH II STC SYSTEM. AFTER A SCHEDULED 300 HOUR INSPECTION, AIRCRAFT WAS TEST FLOWN, FINDING AOA SYSTEM INOPERATIVE. SYSTEM WAS TROUBLESHOT, FOUND TO BE SATISFACTORY ON GROUND. IN FLIGHT AOA REMAIN STEADY, NO STALL WARNING, PUSH/PULLER FUNCTIONINApr 27, 2001 · N731CW · Lear 25B · Stall Warning SystemSDR 20010402CW005Fire Loop · malfunctionedRIGHT ENGINE FIRE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CREW SHUT ENGINE DOWN, LIGHT STAYED ON. BLEW ONE FIRE BOTTLE, LIGHT STAYED ON. BLEW SECOND FIRE BOTTLE, LIGHT STAYED ON. LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. FALSE FIRE INDICATION. FOUND FORWARD FIRELOOP SENSOR MOUNTED ON UPPER CMar 1, 2001 · N252BK · Lear 25B · Fire DetectionSDR CA010209009Blade · separated(CAN) AIRCRAFT IN CLIMB FL110, LOUD BANG HEARD, RT FIRE WARNING ACTIVATED. POWER REDUCED, FUEL SHUT OFF, FIRE WARNING DE-ACTIVATED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DEPARTURE AIRPORT AND SINGLE ENGINE LANDING CARRIED OUT WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. GROUND INSPECTION REVEALEJan 16, 2001 · Lear 25B · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR 20010213CW010Actuator · sluggishRT MAIN LANDING GEAR DOWN AND LOCK (SAFE) LIGHT WAS SLOW TO INDICATE ON GEAR EXTENSION. REPLACED RT MAIN GEAR ACTUATOR AND INDICATING SYSTEM WAS NORMAL. SENT SUSPECT ACTURTOR FOR INSPECTION/REPAIRFOR SLUGGISH OPERATION.Dec 15, 2000 · N251JA · Lear 25B · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR CA001206008Rib · cracked(CAN) DURING AN INSPECTION THE TOP RIB OF THE RUDDER WAS FOUND CRACKED. THE CRACKS WERE LOCATED AROUND THE FORWARD ANCHOR NUT PLATES. THE RIB WAS REPLACED AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE.Nov 17, 2000 · Lear 25B · Rudder, Spar/RibSDR CA001206007Window · cracked(CAN) DURING AN INSPECTION THE EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW WAS FOUND CRACKED. THE CRACKS WERE FROM ONE FASTENER HOLE TO THE NEXT. THE WINDOW WAS REPLACED AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE.Nov 17, 2000 · Lear 25B · Passenger Compartment WindowsSDR CA001206006Window · cracked(CAN) DURING AN INSPECTION THE RT FORWARD CABIN WINDOW WAS FOUND CRACKED. THE CRACKS WERE FROM ONE FASTENER HOLE TO THE NEXT. THE WINDOW WAS REPLACED AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE.Nov 17, 2000 · Lear 25B · Passenger Compartment WindowsSDR CA001019018Accumulator · separated(CAN) AFTER FLAPS SELECTED TO 10 DEGREES HYDRAULIC PRESSURE DROPPED TO 0 PSI ALTERNATE GEAR EXTENSION USED. FOUND THRUST REVERSER ACCUMULATOR SPLIT IN TWO. WHICH DRAINED ALL HYDRAULIC FLUID AND PUT HOLE IN REAR FUSELAGE. 1. ACCUMULATOR REPLACED SYSTEM GROUND TSep 21, 2000 · Lear 25B · Engine Thrust ReverserSDR 20010117AP001Engine · flamed outENGINE FLAMED OUT DURING CRUISE-FOUND EXCESSIVE CORROSION OF COMPRESSOR CASINGSep 20, 2000 · N23RZ · Lear 25B · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR 20001016SH008Switch · out of adjON TAKEOFF, ENTRY DOOR LIGHT CAME ON. AIRCRAFT ABORTED FLIGHT AND LANDED. RECYCLED DOOR, LIGHT WORKED CORRECTLY. MAINTENANCE DID RE-ADJUST SWITCH TO ENSURE THE PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED. (X)Sep 15, 2000 · N236CA · Lear 25B · Door Warning SystemSDR CA000801033Pressure Switch · failed(CAN) A/C EXCEDED MAX ALT DUE TO UPDRAFT, A/C PRESSURIZATION SYSTEM ANORIDE SWITCH OPERATED TO SPEC UPON DESCNET SYSTEM OPERATED NORMALLY. I.A.W. L25 MM 21-30-07.Jul 17, 2000 · Lear 25B · Cabin Pressure SensorSDR 20000720SH025Starter Gen · malfunctionedAFTER DEPARTURE, FLIGHT CREW NOTICED THE GENERATOR FAILURE LIGHT. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO ECG. MAINTENANCE REMOVED GENERATOR AND DETERMINED IT HAD EXPERIENCED SOME INTERNAL FAILURE. GENERATOR WAS REPLACED, SYSTEM TESTED SATISFACTORY, AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SEJun 28, 2000 · N50CK · Lear 25B · Starter-GeneratorSDR 20000721SH023Manifold · leakingFUEL MANIFOLD STARTED TO LEAK AT THE SILVER SOLDER JOINT BY THE LARGE B-NUT. FUEL CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED ENGINE COWL ON TAKEOFF. (X)May 31, 2000 · N239CA · Lear 25B · Engine Fuel DistributionSDR CA000427029Control Box · defective(CAN) PILOT REPORTED ON DECENT THAT HE HAD NO FWD PRIMARY TRIM. HE SWITCHED TO SECONDARY AND LANDED. TRIM SPEED CONTROL BOX FOUND DEFECTIVE.Apr 18, 2000 · Lear 25B · Elevator Tab Control SystemSDR CA000427028Actuator · failed(CAN) ON PREFLIGHT PILOT REPORTED TRIM STUCK TO ONE SIDE. MAINT. FOUND RUDDER TRIM ACTUATOR U/S.Apr 17, 2000 · Lear 25B · Rudder Tab Control SystemSDR CA000215008Bearing · stuck(CAN) MAIN TRIM ACTUATOR ERRATIC, STICKYJan 11, 2000 · Lear 25B · Stabilizer ActuatorSDR CA991209027Transceiver · malfunctioned(CAN) AFTER FLYING THROUGH RAIN ON APPROACH, COMMUNICATION RADIOS BECAME GARBLED/UNREADABLE. BENCH CHECK OF UNITS REVEALED TRANSCEIVER UNITS TO BE INTERNALLY CONTAMINATED WITH WATER. NO LEAKS IN THE NOSE CONE COULD BE FOUND.Nov 2, 1999 · Lear 25B · VHF Communications SystemSDR CA990715030Bleed Valve · out of adjust(CAN) ENGINE FLAME-OUT AT 41,000 FEET UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. FURTHER INSPECTION CARRIED OUT, ADJUSTMENT OF BLEED VALVES INLET BLANKET REPOSITIONED. NO FURTHER FAULTS EXPERIENCED. CONTACTED OPERATOR, NO ACTION REQUIRED.Jun 27, 1999 · Lear 25B · Compressor Bleed ValveSDR 20000504SH024Fire Loop · chafedAT FL 430, THE LT FIRE DETECTON LIGHT CAME ON. THE THROTTLE WAS PULLED BACK AND LIGHT SENT OUT. ON DESCENT, THE LIGHT CAME BACK ON. AIRCRAFT LANDED AT STL WITH NO FURTHER INCIDENTS. (X)Jun 11, 1999 · N233CA · Lear 25B · Fire DetectionSDR 99ZZZX1972Bulb · failedNOSE GEAR DOWN LOCKED INDICATOR INOPERABLE ON EXTENSION FOR LANDING. INDICATOR LIGHT DID NOT TEST. AIRCRAFT LANDED NORMALLY; MAINTENANCE REPLACED LAMP AND INDICATION SYSTEM, OPERATED NORMALLY.Mar 16, 1999 · N251JA · Lear 25B · Instrument PanelSDR CA990111009Brushes · worn(CAN) BRUSHES WORN IN JUST 100 HOURS TIME IN-SERVICE THE FIRST TIME. THEN REPAIRED AND WORN IN 76 HOURS THE SECOND TIME. BRUSH HOLDER END BELL ASSY INCORRECTLY RIGGED CAUSING A HIGH FIELD CURRENT.Dec 21, 1998 · Lear 25B · Starter-GeneratorSDR 99ZZZX256Hose · leakingAT CRUISE, PILOTS EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF HYDRAULIC PRESSURE. AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING WAS MADE USING EMERGENCY SYSTEMS TO EXTEND LANDING GEAR. MAINTENANCE FOUND A SMALL HOLE IN ENGINE DRIVEN PUMP PRESSURE LINE (RIGHT) AND A CRACKED FLARE ON THE EMERGENCY HYDRAULNov 10, 1998 · N225JL · Lear 25B · Hydraulic System, MainSDR 98ZZZX4015Hose · failedTHE LEFT ENGINE NR 6 HIGH PRESSURE TEFLON HOSE SPLIT CAUSING AIRCRAFT TO LOSE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE. SUBMITTER SUGGESTED FAULTY HOSE AS CAUSE OF FAILURE.Aug 25, 1998 · N49WA · Lear 25B · Hydraulic System, MainSDR CA980804025Housing · damaged(CAN) DURING TROUBLESHOOTING FOR A LOW COOLING, UNIT FAILED WITH A BANG. INSPECTION SHOWED A HOLE IN THE HOUSING SIDE. SUBMITTER SUSPECTS THAT THE UNIT WAS LOW ON OIL FOR A WHILE AND OVERHEATED.Jul 17, 1998 · Lear 25B · Cabin Compressor SystemSDR 98ZZZX1874Engine · failedLEFT ENGINE EGT INCREASED. ENGINE SHOOK, ENGINE SHUT DOWN FOR PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE. UNEVENTFUL RETURN TO AIRPORT ACCOMPLISHED. LEFT ENGINE REMOVED FOR TURBINE FOD. INSTALLED SERVICEABLE ENGINE SN 251-290A. GROUND PERFORMANCE RUN, LEAK CHECKED, AND RETURNApr 27, 1998 · N83CK · Lear 25B · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR 98ZZZX1690Nozzle · defectiveTHE SECOND STAGE EXHAUST STATOR HAD A BLADE BURNED THROUGH, CAUSE WAS TRACED TO BAD FUEL FLOW FROM FUEL NOZZLES THAT WERE POSSIBLY MAGNITIZED BY STARTER MAGNETIC FIELD. TESTING AND REPAIRS TO PARTS WERE CONDUCTED BY NORTH TEXAS TURBINES.Apr 9, 1998 · N25HA · Lear 25B · Turbine SectionSDR 97ZZZX4645Blower Motor · seizedELECTRICAL SMOKE AND FUMES NOTED AFTER TAKEOFF. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE NOTED THE CABIN BLOWER MOTOR HAD SEIZED AND OVERHEATED. NO OTHER DAMAGE NOTED. REPLACED BLOWER MOTOR ASSY. SYSTEMS CHECK GOOD.Oct 15, 1997 · N111MP · Lear 25B · Air Distribution FanSDR 97ZZZX4378Servo Amp · failedRECEIVED REPAIRED SERVO AMP UNIT FROM LEARJET, REMOVED FROM BOX, UNIT OPERATED NORMALLY FOR 5 MINUTES AFTER WHICH TIME AN ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL WAS EMITTED AND UNIT QUIT OPERATING. RETURNED SAME TO LEARJET FOR REPLACMENT. RECEIVED SECOND UNIT. INSTALLED Sep 15, 1997 · N752CA · Lear 25B · Attitude Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR CA970930015Seal Angle · cracked(CAN) DURING CLIMB TO CRUISE ALTITUDE, THE A/C CABIN ALT CONTINUED TO CLIMB 300 FPM AT 5.5 DIFF. THE AIR FLOW SWITCH WAS SELECTED TO MAX FLOW AT WHICH POINT THE CABIN ALT COMMENCED A DESCENT TO THE SELECTED ALT AND STABILIZED. A TEST FLIGHT DISCLOSED A 5 INSep 2, 1997 · Lear 25B · Cabin Pressure Control SystemSDR 97ZZZX3179Strut · required serviceCYYC - ON TAKEOFF, NOSE GEAR RED LIGHT STAYED ON AFTER GEAR RETRACTION. GEAR WAS LOWERED AND HAD 3 GREEN LIGHTS. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO CYYC WITH NO FURTHER INCIDENT. NOSE STRUT WAS SERVICED AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.Jun 4, 1997 · N239CA · Lear 25B · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/AxleSDR 579783CKExhaust Case · defectiveRIGHT HAND ENGINE FIRE LIGHT ON WHILE TAXIING. REPLACED RIGHT ENGINE AFTER BODY WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. GROUND PEFORMANCE RUN AND BLEED AIR LEAK CHECK SATISFACTORY. (X)May 7, 1997 · N83CK · Lear 25B · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR 97ZZZX2007Engine · flame outENGINE FLAME-OUT AT FL 420. CHECKED RIGGING OF IGV'S, CHECKED FUEL DENSITY FOR PROPER RIGGING, VISUALLY INSPECTED COMPRESSOR AND TURBINE ROTOR FOR DAMAGE. NONE FOUND. CHECKED FUEL FILTERS FOR CONTAMINATION. NONE FOUND. THIS INSPECTION HAS REVEALED NO ENGIMar 20, 1997 · N114HC · Lear 25B · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR 97ZZZX1252Engine · fail checkLEFT ENGINE FLAME OUT. RE-ADJUSTED STAGE 1 AIR NOZZLE. INSPECTED COMBUSTION LINER AND INSTALLED OVERHAULED FUEL CONTROL UNIT. GROUND RUN LEAK AND PERFORMANCE CHECK GOOD. LEFT ENGINE FAILED ACCELERATION CHECK AT FL 410. REPLACED ENGINE WITH S/N 251-095A. Mar 9, 1997 · N50CK · Lear 25B · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR 97ZZZX1251Nozzle · required adjLEFT ENGINE FLAMED OUT. ADJUSTED STAGE 1 AIR NOZZLE. GROUND RUN AND PERFORMANCE CHECK GOOD. C/W ALTITUDE ACCELERATION TEST FLIGHT. OPS CHECK GOOD.Mar 5, 1997 · N50CK · Lear 25B · Fuel Injector NozzleSDR 97ZZZX491Switch · failedTHE LT MLG SQUAT SWITCH FAILED CAUSING THE THRUST REVERSERS NOT TO DEPLOY.Dec 30, 1996 · N627WS · Lear 25B · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR CA960617201Brushes · worn(CAN)PRE MATURE BRUSH WEAR.Jun 5, 1996 · Lear 25B · Starter-GeneratorSDR 96ZZZX1380Gear · fail to extendLANDING GEAR FAILED TO EXTEND NORMALLY, BUT WAS EXTENDED MANUALLY. INVESTIGATION REVEALED MLG SYSTEM HAD BEEN IMPROPERLY LUBRICATION SERVICED.Mar 14, 1996 · N235JW · Lear 25B · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 96ZZZX833Gasket · wrong partINTERNAL GASKET, PN 2519216-17, WAS INSTALLED ON THE EXTERNAL SIDE OF THE LT PYLON FIREWALL. EXTERNAL GASKET, PN 2452012-1, SHOULD HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. DUE TO THIS INSTALLATION AND THE NATURAL DETERIORATION OF THESE GASKETS, SEVERE FIREWALL DAMAGE OCCURRED. Jan 18, 1996 · N911JG · Lear 25B · Nacelle/Pylon, Bulkhead/FirewallSDR 96ZZZX393Hose Assy · rupturedHYDRAULIC HOSE BURST WHILE OPERATING UNDER PRESSURE. CAUSE BELIEVED TO BE NORMAL WEAR. HOSE HAS A 2,400-HOUR OR 5-YEAR LIFE AND HAD USED MOST OF ITS SERVICEABLE LIFE.Dec 26, 1995 · N251JA · Lear 25B · Hydraulic System, MainSDR CA951130011Stall Warn · faulty card(CAN)FLIGHT CREW REPORTED DURING FLIGHT THAT WHILE IN CRUISE, STICK PUSHER CAME ON. THEY MANUALLY SELECTED L/H STALL WARNING SWITCH OFF. STICK PUSHER RELEASED, NO FURTHER INCIDENT. STALL WARNING CARD FOUND DEFECTIVE, PUSHER REMAINED ON AT ALL TIMES. DEFECTIVE Nov 16, 1995 · Lear 25B · Stall Warning SystemSDR 1069583CKLine · failedHYDRAULIC PRESSURE WENT TO ZERO. LANDING GEAR EXTENDED USING EMERGENCY SYSTEM. UNEVENTFUL LANDING ACCOMPLISHED. REPLACED RT PYLON HYDRAULIC PRESSURE LINE, SERVICED SYSTEM WITH 5606 AND NITROGEN. PERFORMED GEAR RETRACTION AND EXTENSION, BLED BRAKES AND RELEOct 5, 1995 · N83CK · Lear 25B · Hydraulic System, MainSDR 95ZZZX6457Trunnion Pin · detachedAIRCRAFT DEPARTED AND NOTICED GEAR UNSAFE LIGHT, FLEW BY THE TOWER SEVERAL TIMES AND NOTICED THE LT GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT, OR EXTEND COMPLETELY. FLEW THE PLANE TO ALLIANCE AIRPORT AND BELLIED IN WITH MINIMAL DAMAGE TO THE AIRFRAME. FOUND THAT LT AFT TRUNNIOSep 25, 1995 · N98RS · Lear 25B · Main Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR 89955LLGovernor · malfunctionLEFT ENGINE SURGED ON CLIMB-OUT. OVERSPEED GOVERNOR FOUND LEAKING AT SPLIT LINE. REPLACED OVERSPEED GOVERNOR WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT, OPS AND LEAK CHECKED GOOD. (X)Aug 9, 1995 · N5LL · Lear 25B · Turbine Governor
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