# Service difficulty reports: Grumman G-159

A list on [Grumman G-159](https://openairdocs.org/model/grumman-g-159.md).

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- [SDR ESPA2015FA0000183](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ESPA2015FA0000183.md): Line · ruptured · May 7, 2015 · N195PA · Gulstm G159 · Hydraulic System, Main
  > NORMAL TAKEOFF, ABOUT HALFWAY TO DESTINATION STARTED HEARING A LOW RUMBLE IN THE BELLY OF THE PLANE. HAVING BEEN THROUGH THIS BEFORE, HAD THE CO-PILOT CHECK THE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE WHICH WAS NORMAL. ABOUT 15 SECONDS LATER, HE SAID THE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE GUAGE S
- [SDR 2015F00017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015F00017.md): Line · leaking · Dec 22, 2014 · N196PA · Gulstm G159 · Accessory Gearboxes
  > RT GEARBOX LIGHT ILLUMINATED. SHUTDOWN THE ENGINE IAW THE CHECKLIST, DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND LANDED UNEVENTFULLY. TROUBLESHOT PROBLEM AND FOUND THE FITTING AND LINE FOR THE GEARBOX PRESSURE RETURN LINE LEAKING. R & R FITTING AND LINE WITH A SERVICEABLE UN
- [SDR ESPA2015F00011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ESPA2015F00011.md): Line · ruptured · Dec 10, 2014 · N196PA · Gulstm G159 · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > PILOT REPORTED A RT ENGINE GEARBOX PRESSURE LIGHT ABOUT 25 MINUTES INTO THE FLIGHT. REDUCED POWER ON THE RT ENGINE AND LIGHT WENT OUT. THE ACFT RETURNED WITHOUT INCIDENT. DECLARE AN EMERGENCY. MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOT PROBLEM TO A RUPTURED BLOWER OIL FILTER
- [SDR ESPA2014F00107](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ESPA2014F00107.md): Landing Gear · malfunctioned · Jun 12, 2014 · N164PA · Gulstm G159 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear
  > AFTER PERFORMING ALL LANDING CHECKS DURING A NORMAL LANDING, AT TOUCHDOWN EXPERIENCED A LANDING GEAR WARNING HORN, NOTICED THE NOSE GEAR, GREEN, LIGHT WAS OFF AND RED GEAR HANDLE LIGHT ON. RECYCLED THE GEAR DOWN AND LIGHT FAILED AGAIN. IAW CHECK LIST, P
- [SDR 2013FA0000292](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000292.md): Line · ruptured · May 21, 2013 · N164PA · Gulstm G159 · Hydraulic System, Main
  > ON THE 1430 FLIGHT, AFTER DEPARTURE THE PILOTS FELT A SHUDDER IN THE AIRFRAME. THE HYD PRESSURE GAUGE READ ZERO. THEY DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND LANDED SAFELY. MX FOUND THE LT OTBD HYD LINE RUPTURED. R & R WITH A SERVICEABLE LINE (PN 159H10007-4C). COMPLIE
- [SDR CA120727005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120727005.md): Line · chafed · Jul 24, 2012 · Gulstm G159 · Hydraulic System, Main
  > (CAN) DURING CLIMB OUT, HYDRAULIC FLUID WAS LOST AND CREW RETURNED TO DEPARTURE AIRPORT SAFELY. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND FOUND LT MLG DOWNLOCK ACTUATOR RELEASE HYD PRESSURE LINE CHAFED THROUGH ALLOWING HYDRAULIC FLUID TO BE LOST. LINE WAS REPLACED, AREA CLE
- [SDR CA111003001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA111003001.md): Coupling · swollen · Sep 29, 2011 · Gulstm G159 · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > (CAN) LT ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN AFTER LT ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LOST IN FLIGHT DUE TO OIL STARVATION. ACFT LANDED SAFELY ON CLOSEST AIRPORT. GROUND INSPECTION REVEILED THAT OIL STARVATION WAS CAUSED BY ENGINE BREATHER LINE COUPLING SWOLLEN AND CAUSED BREATHER REST
- [SDR ESPADEA20111](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ESPADEA20111.md): Rod End Bearing · broken · Feb 23, 2011 · N195PA · Gulstm G159 · Landing Gear Door Retract Section
  > AFTER TAKEOFF AND GEAR WAS RETRACTED A VERY LOUD VIBRATION WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE NOSE GEAR WHEEL WELL AREA,THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED. WHEN GEAR WAS SELECTED DOWN,THE GEAR DID NOT COME DOWN THE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE WAS ZERO,COMPLIED WITH EMERGENCY GEAR LOWERING P
- [SDR 2011F00041](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011F00041.md): Hose · loose · Feb 13, 2011 · N8E · Gulstm G159 · Cabin Pressure Controller
  > CABIN PRESSURIZATION CONTROL ERRATIC DURING CLIMB. PILOT RETURNED TO DEPARTURE AIRPORT AS A PRECAUTION. INSPECTED PRESSURE CONTROLLER, FOUND LOOSE HOSE ON CONTROLLER, RESECURED HOSE IAW PRESSURE CONTROLLER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION. NO DEFECTIVE
- [SDR 2011F00007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011F00007.md): Fairing · cracked · Dec 30, 2010 · N8E · Gulstm G159 · Main Landing Gear
  > VISUAL INSP OF NOSE FAIRING, INDICATED CRACKS IN STRUCTURE UNDER THE DOUBLER, WHERE ATTACH RODS ARE MOUNTED. THESE CRACKS EXCEED THE MFG LIMITS. FAIRING WAS REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE REPLACEMENT.
- [SDR 2010FA0001274](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0001274.md): Skin · corroded · Dec 30, 2010 · N8E · Gulstm G159 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > IN COMPLIANCE WITH AD 2006-25-02, X-RAY RESULTS INDICATED SEVERE CORROSION IN AFT FUSELAGE AREA RT OF FUSELAGE, AFT OF PRESSURE BULKHEAD, BETWEEN TAIL ACCESS DOOR AND APU DOOR. CORROSION IS LOCATED BETWEEN STR 11 AND 13. ALL REPAIRS MADE IAW ENGINEERING REP
- [SDR 2010F00077](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010F00077.md): Engine · unknown · Mar 30, 2010 · N8E · Gulstm G159 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > IN FLIGHT ENGINE SHUTDOWN. AUTO FEATHERING OF PROPELLER. ERRATIC FUEL FLOW. OVERTEMP (POSSIBLE). TURBINE SECTION SEIZED (ON THE GROUND AFTER LANDING). ROOT CAUSE NOT CURRENTLY KNOWN. ACFT RETURNED TO DEPARTURE.
- [SDR ESPADJ20101](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ESPADJ20101.md): Fire Loop · out of tolerance · Mar 2, 2010 · N164PA · Gulstm G159 · Fire Detection
  > AFTER TAKEOFF AND CLIMBING THRU 3000 FT APPROX 15NM NORTH, THE RED FIRE WARNING LIGHT IN THE RT T-HANDLE ILLUMINATED. REDUCED POWER AND CHECKED FOR ADDITIONAL INDICATIONS. ALL OTHER INDICATIONS WERE NORMAL FLIGHT RETURNED TO DEPARTURE WITHOUT SECURING ENGINE.
- [SDR N8UA10102009A](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/N8UA10102009A.md): Pump · leaking · Oct 10, 2009 · N8E · Gulstm G159 · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), Main
  > MX TEST FLIGHT, AFTER REPLACEMENT OF SUSPECT LEAKING RT GEARBOX (THIRD UNIT TO BE INSTALLED IN THE PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS). (2) HOURS OUT, RT ENG GEARBOX LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT. ACFT WAS DIRECTED TO RETURN TO DEPARTURE. PROP WAS FEATHERED AND ENGINE SHUT
- [SDR N8UA10092009A](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/N8UA10092009A.md): Gearbox · leaking · Oct 9, 2009 · N8E · Gulstm G159 · Turbine Engine Reduction Gear
  > MX TEST FLIGHT, AFTER REPLACEMENT OF BLOWER AND ALTERNATOR ON SUSPECT LEAKING RT ENG GEARBOX. (2) HOURS OUT, RT ENGINE GEARBOX LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT. ACFT WAS DIRECTED TO RETURN TO DEPARTURE. PROP WAS FEATHERED AND ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN. NO PASSENGE
- [SDR N8UA10082009A](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/N8UA10082009A.md): Gearbox · leaking · Oct 8, 2009 · N8E · Gulstm G159 · Turbine Engine Reduction Gear
  > RT ENG GEARBOX LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT DURING LANDING. LANDING WAS NORMAL. REPLACEMENT GB WAS INSTALLED AFTER SIMILAR INDICATION PREVIOUS DAY. OPS AND TEST FLIGHT WERE GOOD. NO PASSENGERS WERE ON ACFT DURING FLIGHT.
- [SDR N8UA100720090A](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/N8UA100720090A.md): Gearbox · leaking · Oct 7, 2009 · N8E · Gulstm G159 · Turbine Engine Reduction Gear
  > SCHEDULED FLIGHT, 3.5 HOURS OUT, RT ENGINE GEARBOX LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT INTERMITTENT DURING LANDING. CONTINUED NORMAL LANDING. ACFT GROUNDED UNTIL REPAIRS COMPLETED.
- [SDR N8UA 10012009A](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/N8UA%2010012009A.md): Gearbox · leaking · Oct 1, 2009 · N8E · Gulstm G159 · Turbine Engine Reduction Gear
  > MX TEST FLIGHT, AFTER REPAIR OF OIL LEAK IN RT ENG GEARBOX. (2) HOURS OUT, RT ENG GEARBOX LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT CONSTANT. RT ENGINE WAS FEATHERS AND SHUTDOWN. ACFT WAS DIRECTED TO RETURN TO DEPARTURE.
- [SDR N8UA09302009A](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/N8UA09302009A.md): Gearbox · leaking · Sep 30, 2009 · N8E · Gulstm G159 · Turbine Engine Reduction Gear
  > SCHEDULED FLIGHT. (2) HOURS OUT, RT ENG GEARBOX LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT INTERMITTENT. ACFT WAS DIRECTED TO RETURN TO DEPARTURE. GEARBOX HAD JUST BEEN INSTALLED AFTER OVERHAUL.
- [SDR 2008FA0000572](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000572.md): Actuator · leaking · Aug 18, 2008 · N5950C · Gulstm G159 · Landing Gear Actuator
  > RT MLG SIDE BRACE ACTUATOR LEAKING FROM SWITCH ASSY. SIDE BRACE ACTUATOR REMOVED, REPLACED WITH REPAIRED ACTUATOR ASSY.
- [SDR 110107](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/110107.md): Warning Light · illuminated · Nov 20, 2007 · N810CB · Gulstm G159 · Main Rotor Gearbox
  > DURING CRUISE FLIGHT MISSION, THE RT GEARBOX LIGHT CAME ON STEADY. THE ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN IAW AFM PROCEDURES. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED UNEVENTFULLY, AND TAXIED TO THE RAMP. NO EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED.
- [SDR 2007ADP828001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007ADP828001.md): Selector Valve · bypassing · Aug 23, 2007 · N198PA · Gulstm G159 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > AIRCRAFT WAS ENROUTE, FLYING THE APPROACH FOR RUNWAY 03. ONCE THE CREW PERFORMED THE APPROACH CHECKLIST, AND GEAR DOWN WAS SELECTED BEFORE LANDING CHECKLIST THEY GOT THE RT MAIN AND NOSE GEAR LIGHT ONLY. CREW TRY THE EMERGENCY PROCEDURES DESCRIBED ON CHECKLIST
- [SDR ESPA20040006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ESPA20040006.md): Engine · making metal · Nov 5, 2004 · N190PA · Gulstm G159 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > ENGINE FLAMED OUT IN FLIGHT WITH NO WARNING OR INDICATION. METAL WAS FOUND IN THE OIL SCREEN. ENGINE WILL BE SENT BACK TO OVERHAUL FACILITY FOR EVALUATION AND WARRANTY CONSIDERATION.
- [SDR ESPA20040005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ESPA20040005.md): Door · unsecure · Oct 15, 2004 · N190PA · Gulstm G159 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
  > CARGO DOOR CAME OPEN IN FLIGHT. CREW LANDED SAFELY. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE DOOR WAS NOT PROPERLY SECURED BEFORE TAKEOFF.
- [SDR ESPA200400004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ESPA200400004.md): Structure · bird strike · Aug 21, 2004 · N197PA · Gulstm G159 · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > WHILE ON APPROACH AIRCRAFT WAS STRUCK BY A BIRD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FORWARD FUSELAGE.
- [SDR ESPA200400002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ESPA200400002.md): Bearing · seized · May 15, 2004 · N196PA · Gulstm G159 · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > AFTER TAKEOFF, DISCOVERED THAT THE NR 1 MAIN WHEEL ASSEMBLY HAD DISCONNECTED FROM THE AXLE. THE AXLE NUT WAS STILL IN PLACE. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT A WHEEL BEARING FAILURE WAS PROBABLY THE CAUSE.
- [SDR 2004F00082](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004F00082.md): Control Rod · loose · Mar 14, 2004 · N197PA · Gulstm G159 · Power Lever
  > AIRCRAFT RELEASED FROM MAINTENANCE. DEPARTED VPC. CLIMBING OUT FROM 9,000 FT, RIGHT THROTTLE WOULD NOT RESPOND. RETURNED TO VPC WITH UNEVENTFUL LANDING. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE THROTTLE PUSH PULL ROD CAME LOOSE AT THE FIREWALL (ROD END SEPARATED FROM THE BAR
- [SDR CA030311002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030311002.md): Bearing · disintegrated · Feb 24, 2003 · Gulstm G159 · AC Generator-Alternator
  > (CAN) R/H ALTERNATOR WOULD NOT STAY ON LINE. SENT FOR PREMATURE OVERHAUL (1000.0 HR TBO). FOUND REAR BEARING DISINTEGRATED TO THE POINT OF ROTOR RUB. THE OVERHAUL COMPANY IS HOLDING BEARING FOR POSSIBLE T.C. INSPECTION.
- [SDR CA021115010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA021115010.md): Bearing · shorted · Nov 7, 2002 · Gulstm G159 · DC Generator-Alternator
  > (CAN) LT GENERATOR TRIPPED, PILOTS REPORTED AN UNDER VOLTAGE CONDITION.ACTION: LT GENERATOR REMOVED, UPON INSPECTION OF COMPONENT, GEARING ASSEMBLY PARTS HAD MIGRATED TO, AND SHORTED OUT A BRUSH HOLDDOWN SPRING TO THE GENERATOR CASE.
- [SDR CA020226004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020226004.md): Fitting · fractured · Feb 14, 2002 · Gulstm G159 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
  > (CAN) GEARBOX LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT CAME ON, ENGINE SHUTDOWN AND AIRCRAFT LANDED. GEARBOX OIL LEVEL FOUND LOW BUT STILL ON DIP STICK. OIL LEAK TRACED TO FAILED FITTING ON SUPERCHARGER. UNIT HAS OVERHAUL LIFE OF 2,500 HOURS. LINE IS PRESSURE CHECKED (LOW PRESS
- [SDR CA010504015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010504015.md): Fairing · cracked · Apr 13, 2001 · Gulstm G159 · Landing Gear Doors
  > (CAN) WHEN DOING THE POST FLIGHT INSPECTION A CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE NOSE GEAR DRAG BRACE FAIRING ASSEMBLY. THE CRACK WAS ON THE L/H SIDE FORMER WHICH WAS CRACKED COMPLETELY THROUGH. IF LEFT UNREPAIRED A FAILURE OF THE FAIRING ASSEMBLY WAS POSSIBLE. THE CRACK
- [SDR CA001128016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA001128016.md): Element · broken · Oct 26, 2000 · Gulstm G159 · Detection System
  > (CAN) CREW REPORTED NR 1 FIRE TEE HANDLE LIGHT FLICKED. MAINTENANCE FOUND ALSO WOULD NOT TEST. FIREWALL FIRE ELEMENT FOUND BROKEN. ELEMENT REPLACED CHECKED SERVICEABLE.
- [SDR CA001128015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA001128015.md): Coupling · intermittent · Oct 26, 2000 · Gulstm G159 · Fire Detection
  > (CAN) CREW REPORTED INTERMITTENT NR 1 ENGINE FIRE WARN. MAINTENANCE FOUND FIRE WIRE COUPLING AT FIREWALL (LT UPPER) INTERMITTENT POOR CONNECTION CLEANED RE-ASSEMBLIED CHECKED SERVICEABLE..
- [SDR 20001101SH023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001101SH023.md): Coupling · excess play · Sep 18, 2000 · N3NA · Gulstm G159 · Turbine Engine Accessory Drive
  > WHILE DOING ROUTINE MAINT, FOUND EXCESSIVE PLAY IN ACCESSORY DRIVESHAFT, AND THE ACCESSORY DRIVE COUPLING AT THE ENGINE WAS THE CAUSE OF THE EXCESSIVE PLAY. THERE WERE NO PUBLISHED LIMITS FOR THIS COMPONENT. ROLLS ROYCE WAS CONTACTED AND THEIR ENGINEERING SU
- [SDR CA000926010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000926010.md): Rotor · cracked · Aug 23, 2000 · Gulstm G159 · Air Distribution Fan
  > (CAN) ON PREFLIGHT, FIBERGLASS DUCT MATERIAL AND METAL FRAGMENTS WERE DISCOVERED IN ENGINE NACELLE/WHEEL WELL AREA.SUPERCHARGER ROTOR FAILED SENDING METAL FRAGMENTS THROUGH FIBERGLASS INLET DUCT.SUPERCHARGER AND DUCT WERE REPLACED, DEBRIS REMOVED FROM INLET PA
- [SDR CA000926009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000926009.md): Rotor · cracked · Aug 21, 2000 · Gulstm G159 · Air Distribution Fan
  > (CAN) CABIN SUPERCHARGER ROTOR FAILED IN FLIGHT.FLIGHT CREW ACTIVATED APU AS ALTERNATE SOURCE OF PRESSURIZATION AND AIR CONDITIONING.
- [SDR CA000516019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000516019.md): Rod · corroded · Apr 25, 2000 · Gulstm G159 · Aileron Control System
  > (CAN) X-RAY INSPECTION OF AILERON PUSH ROD REVEALED SEVERE INTERNAL CORROSION.
- [SDR CA991004032](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA991004032.md): Disc · broken · Sep 8, 1999 · Gulstm G159 · Brake
  > (CAN) CREW TAXIED FROM RAMP THEN HEARD NOISE FROM RIGHT SIDE OF AIRCRAFT. INCREASED POWER TO MOVE AIRCRAFT - WOULD NOT MOVE. FOUND NR 4 BRAKE DISC BROKEN AND JAMMED IN WHEEL RIM. WHEEL, BRAKE, AND DISC REPLACED.
- [SDR 99ZZZX3960](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3960.md): Fire Loop · shorted · Jun 7, 1999 · N190PA · Gulstm G159 · Fire Detection
  > EWR/TXKF - EN ROUTE, WHEN LEFT FIRE LIGHT CAME ON. CREW DID VISUAL INSPECTION OF ENGINE AND ENGINE INSTRUMENTS. NO INDICATION OF ANYTHING UNUSUAL. FIRE LIGHT WENT OUT, CREW TRIED TO TEST SYSTEM FIRE LOOP LOCATED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. WOULD NOT TEST. CREW
- [SDR CA981230009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA981230009.md): Actuator · failed · Dec 10, 1998 · Gulstm G159 · Engine Fuel Distribution
  > (CAN) FUEL TRIM ACTUATOR FAILED AFTER TAKEOFF, UNABLE TO CHANGE FUEL TRIM SETTING. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BASE. THE UNIT WAS REPLACED.
- [SDR CA990202006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990202006.md): Line · cracked · Dec 1, 1998 · Gulstm G159 · Hydraulic System, Main
  > (CAN) ON GEAR EXTENSION, THE CREW OBSERVED FLUCTUATING HYDRAULIC PRESSURE. GEAR EXTENDED SLOWLY. AFTER LANDING, COMPLETE LOSS OF HYDRAULIC PRESSURE AND FLUID. TWO LEFT MAIN TIRES BLEW. MAINTENANCE FOUND A CRACKED LINE FLARE ON THE AUX/MAIN HYDRAULIC SELECT
- [SDR CA981209007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA981209007.md): Fitting · broken · Nov 18, 1998 · Gulstm G159 · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach Fittings
  > (CAN) UPLOCK FRAME ATTACH FITTING FOR MAIN LANDING GEAR FOUND BROKEN AT FRONT SPAR.
- [SDR CA981116003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA981116003.md): Gyro · failed · Nov 2, 1998 · Gulstm G159 · Directional Gyro and Indicating System
  > (CAN) RIGHT HAND ADI GYRO FLAGGING NUMEROUS TIMES.
- [SDR CA981116002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA981116002.md): Gyro · failed · Oct 29, 1998 · Gulstm G159 · Directional Gyro and Indicating System
  > (CAN) LEFT ADI TOPPLED.
- [SDR CA980825009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980825009.md): Bellcrank · cracked · Aug 10, 1998 · Gulstm G159 · Trailing Edge Flap Control System
  > (CAN) DEFLECTION CRANK FOUND CRACKED USING NDT TECHNIQUE. PART TC: 19,718.
- [SDR 99ZZZX173](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX173.md): Uplock · failed · May 20, 1998 · N18TF · Gulstm G159 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > AIRCRAFT ARRIVED WITH DISCREPANCY, 'RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR FORWARD DOORS DO NOT CLOSE ALL THE TIME'. PERFORMED RETRACTION TESTS, FOUND UPLOCK BOOK ASSY, P/N 159LM10124-1, STRIKING PISTON/AXLE ASSY CASTING, P/N 173527, IN RETRACTED POSITION NOT COMPLETING CYC
- [SDR 98ZZZX1388](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1388.md): Riser · corroded · Mar 1, 1998 · N2FOR · Gulstm G159 · Wing Miscellaneous Structure
  > GULFSTREAM CUSTOMER BULLETIN NR CB 337 REQUIRES X-RAY INSPECTION OF INBOARD LOWER PLANK SPLICES AND ULTRASONIC INSPECTION OF THE ADJACENT RISERS. SUBSEQUENT DISASSEMBLY FOR REPAIRS REVEALED EXTENSIVE CORROSION IN SPLICES AND RISERS NOT DETECTABLE BY THE SPECI
- [SDR 98ZZZX1066](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1066.md): Bracket · cracked · Feb 13, 1998 · N5VX · Gulstm G159 · Rudder Control System
  > WHILE INSPECTING THE RUDDER CONTROL SYSTEM REFERENCING CUSTOMER BULLETIN NR 235A DATED 5-21-73, DISCOVERED A CRACK IN THE RUDDER CONTROL BELLCRANK SUPPORT BRACKET AND ITS ATTACHMENT ANGLE. THE BRACKET IS MOUNTED TO THE TOP OF THE TAIL COMPARTMENT BETWEEN FRAM
- [SDR 98ZZZX535](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX535.md): Driveshaft · loose · Jan 26, 1998 · N2NA · Gulstm G159 · Turbine Engine Reduction Gear
  > THE BOLT SECURING THE FORWARD U-JOINT ONTO THE DRIVESHAFT HAD BACKED ALL THE WAY OUT. THE BOLT SECURING THE AFT U-JOINT TO THE DRIVESHAFT WAS LOOSE EVEN WITH THE LOCKING TAB WASHER INSTALLED. UPON INVESTIGATION, IT APPEARED THE WRONG LOCKING TAB WAS USED DUR
- [SDR 98ZZZX216](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX216.md): Wing Plank · corroded · Dec 27, 1997 · N2FOR · Gulstm G159 · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > GULFSTREAM CUSTOMER BULLETIN NR CB 337 REQUIRES X-RAY INSPECTION OF INBOARD LOWER PLANK SPLICES AND ULTRASONIC INSPECTION OF THE ADJACENT RISERS. SUBSEQUENT DISASSEMBLY FOR REPAIRS REVEALED EXTENSIVE CORROSION IN SPLICES AND RISERS NOT DETECTABLE BY THE SPECI

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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 = 'G159'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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