# Service difficulty reports: Grumman G1159B

A list on [Grumman G1159B](https://openairdocs.org/model/grumman-g1159b.md).

Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary.

- [SDR N382006F00004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/N382006F00004.md): Downlock Switch · damaged · Dec 8, 2006 · N211SJ · Gulstm G1159B · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > GEAR LIGHT NOSE GEAR FAILED TO ILLUMINATE WITH GEAR EXTENSION UNTIL 150 KTS. PINNED LANDING GEAR, ISSUED SPECIAL FLIGHT PERMIT FOR AC RETURN. JACKED AC AND INSPECTED NOSE GEAR, DISCOVERED LOCKING CLIP ON NOSE GEAR DOWN/LOCKED SWITCH POPPED OUT OF DETENT-SEC
- [SDR N382005F00004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/N382005F00004.md): Starter · melted · Jul 19, 2005 · N95SJ · Gulstm G1159B · Engine Starter
  > LT ENGINE WILL NOT START; NO START VALVE OR IGNITION LIGHT WHEN STARTER BUTTON PRESSED. A REPLACEMENT STARTER WAS INSTALLED AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS FLOWN BACK TO ITS HOME BASE. (K)
- [SDR 2005FA0000967](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000967.md): Attach Fitting · corroded · Jun 9, 2005 · N510SR · Gulstm G1159B · Wing, Fuselage Attach Fittings
  > IAW MM TO COMPLY WITH THE 24 MONTH NDT REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE ULTRASONIC PART OF THE INSPECTION CORROSION WAS FOUND ON BOTH THE LT AND RT WING ATTACHMENT FITTINGS AT FS 452, BL33, LT AND RT. TECH OPS REQUIRES COMPLIANCE WITH ASC FOR A 3 PIECE FITTING PLATE.
- [SDR 2005FA0000489](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000489.md): Rivet · loose · Dec 15, 2004 · N211SJ · Gulstm G1159B · Fasteners
  > UPON X-RAY INSPECTION OF AIRCRAFT FOR A 4000 LANDING INSPECTION, FOUND SEVERAL WORKING RIVETS AROUND CABIN WINDOWS AS INDICATED. LT NR 3 WINDOW; ONE (1) WORKING RIVET, LT NR 4 WINDOW; FOUR (4) WORKING RIVETS, LT NR 5 WINDOW, ONE (1) WORKING RIVET, RT NR 3 WIN
- [SDR 2005FA0000105](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000105.md): Probe · broken · Dec 12, 2004 · N4NR · Gulstm G1159B · Stall Warning System
  > NR 2 STICK SHAKER AND PUSHER ACTIVATED IN FLIGHT. ENROUTE, CREW ENCOUNTERED ABOVE MENTIONED ISSUE. CREW DIVERTED, DECLARED AN EMERGENCY. LANDING WAS UNEVENTFUL. MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT WAS NOTIFIED IMMEDIATELY. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR AOA PROBE, PN ON SLZ9
- [SDR N382005F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/N382005F00000.md): Door Frame · cracked · Dec 9, 2004 · N211SJ · Gulstm G1159B · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > DURING AC 4000 LANDING INSPECTION, FOUND APPROX 1INCH CRACK AT THE UPPER FORWARD RADIUS OF DOOR FRAME. STOP DRILLED CRACK AND REPAIRED WITH AN OVERLAY DOUBLER IAW THE SRM. OVERLAY INSTALLED WET WITH PRC 1440. (K)
- [SDR 2005FA0000003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000003.md): Door Frame · cracked · Dec 9, 2004 · N211SJ · Gulstm G1159B · Doors
  > DURING AIRCRAFT 4000 LANDING INSPECTION, FOUND APPROX A 1 INCH CRACK AT THE UPPER FORWARD RADIUS OF DOOR FRAME. STOP DRILLED CRACK AND REPAIRED WITH AN OVERLAY DOUBLER IAW THE SRM. OVERLAY INSTALLED (WET) WITH PRC 1440. (K)
- [SDR N3B2004F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/N3B2004F00000.md): Tire · blown · Jul 16, 2004 · N510SR · Gulstm G1159B · Tire
  > LT MAIN GEAR TIRE BLEW OUT ON TAKEOFF. DAMAGE TO LT WING, LT GEAR HARNESS, BRAKE LINES, AND A DENT IN THE LT LOWER ENGINE COWL.
- [SDR JGV2004F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/JGV2004F00001.md): Pitot Line · broken · Jan 29, 2004 · N24YS · Gulstm G1159B · Pitot/Static System
  > ORIGINAL PITOT/STATIC TUBING AND PLASTIC FITTINGS BRITTLE AND EASILY BROKEN. MOVING TUBING OR EVEN WIRE BUNDLES TOUCHING TUBING CAUSES LEAKS. THIS IS DUE TO ITS OLD AGE. IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED WITH A NEWER, MORE FLEXIBLE TUBING.
- [SDR CA030507005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030507005.md): Bolt · broken · Apr 3, 2003 · Gulstm G1159B · Turbine Section
  > (CAN) ENGINE IS AT RRC FOR REPAIR DUE TO HIGH VIBRATION ON WING. VIBRATION ON THE REAR PICK UP WAS CONFIRMED ON A TEST BED RUN AT RRC. DURING THE STRIP OF THE TURBINE SECTION IT WAS NOTED THAT 2 OF BOLTS HAVE RELEASE THEMSELVES FROM THE LP TURBINE INNER SEAL
- [SDR N382003F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/N382003F00000.md): Actuator · cracked · Feb 24, 2003 · N95SJ · Gulstm G1159B · Landing Gear Actuator
  > LEAKING ACTUATOR OR LINE CAUSED EXCESSIVE LESS OF COMBINED HYDRAULIC FLUID. FOUND THE END CAP CRACKED APPROXIMATELY.3333 OF THE CAP CIRCUMFERENCE.
- [SDR O2G2003F00003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/O2G2003F00003.md): Harness · intermittent · Dec 25, 2002 · N677CX · Gulstm G1159B · Fuel System Wiring
  > RT WING HEAVY CONDITION CAUSED BY FUEL IMBALANCE. ON CLIMB OUT, FUEL MIGRATED TO WING TIPS MAKING IMBALANCE SEEM MORE THAN IT WAS. BOTH FUEL TANKS OPENED, INSPECTED ALL PROBES, CONNECTORS, AND WIRING. REPLACED ANY CONNECTORS THAT COULD HAVE HAD CORROSION ST
- [SDR 2002FA0000964](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000964.md): Fitting · scored · Aug 9, 2002 · N344GW · Gulstm G1159B · Hydraulic Power System
  > COMBINED HYDRAULIC SYSTEM INDICATED LOW QUANITY PRESSURE 330PSI TEE FITTING SCORED ON HYD LINE.
- [SDR BTV2001F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BTV2001F00000.md): Bracket · fractured · May 29, 2001 · N344AA · Gulstm G1159B · Gust Lock Damper System
  > DURING A ROUTINE SCHEDULED INSPECTION, A MECHANIC NOTED THE RUDDER GUST LOCK HOOK SUPPORTING STRUCTURE WAS FRACTURED. FURTHER INVESTIGATION FOUND THREE PIECES THAT MAKE UP THE 1159C20509 ASSEMBLY (2 EA 115920509-13 ANGLES AND 1 EA 1159C20509-35 ANGLE) WERE FR
- [SDR MQGR20013601](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MQGR20013601.md): Attach Fitting · corroded · Apr 12, 2001 · N74A · Gulstm G1159B · Wing, Attach Fittings
  > DURING RECOMMENDED INSPECTION OF WINGLET ATTACH HARDWARE FOR CORROSION, FOUND CORROSION IN THE WINGLET TO WING ATTACHMENT FITTING. IT APPEARS THIS CORROSION IS THE RESULT OF IMPROPER SEALING OF THE ATTACHMENT HARDWARE SINCE WATER WAS FOUND TRAPPED IN THE ONLY
- [SDR 20010205CW019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010205CW019.md): Bearing · broken · Jan 16, 2001 · N4NR · Gulstm G1159B · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > NOTICED INBOARD ROLLER BEARING ON LEFT FLAP TRACK, B, WAS MISSING THE OUTER CASING AND BEARING...ONLY STUD REMAINED, CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. RECOMMEND THAT ROLLER BEARINGS ARE VISUALLY INSP AT EACH PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION AND MOVED WITH FINGERS TO CHECK FOR BINDING. N
- [SDR 20001227SH015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001227SH015.md): Beam · corroded · Nov 20, 2000 · N211SJ · Gulstm G1159B · Wing Main, Frame Structure
  > LEFT WING REAR BEAM HAD CORROSION UNDERNEATH AILERON. (X)
- [SDR 20000907SH009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000907SH009.md): Flange · failed · Sep 7, 2000 · N211SJ · Gulstm G1159B · Cabin Cooling System
  > FLANGE ON INBOARD SIDE OF HEAT EXCHANGER FAILED AND DUCT BECAME DISCONNECTED. HEAT EXCHANGER IS BEING SENT TO GULFSTREAM FOR ENGINEERING ANALYSIS. (X)
- [SDR 2000ZZZX380](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2000ZZZX380.md): Rivet · missing · Dec 6, 1999 · N24YS · Gulstm G1159B · Horizontal Stabilizer Structure
  > DURING AN EXTERNAL VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER, FOUND TWO RIVET HEADS FROM LOWER RT SKIN TO BE MISSING. REMAINING RIVET STEMS/SHANKS FOUND, ALSO PREVIOUSLY PAINTED OVER WHEN AIRCRAFT WAS PAINTED. UPON REPLACING THESE RIVETS WITH NEW SOLID
- [SDR 99ZZZX4623](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX4623.md): Plank · corroded · Nov 24, 1999 · N928GF · Gulstm G1159B · Wing Miscellaneous Structure
  > DURING NDT OF WING CLOTHESPIN FITTINGS, FOUND CORROSION ON TOP OF UPPER AFT WING PLANK. CORROSION MAY BE DUE TO HARSH AREA THAT IT IS SUBJECTED TO.
- [SDR 98ZZZM772](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZM772.md): Transducer · malfunctioned · Mar 30, 1998 · N36PN · Gulstm G1159B · Cabin Pressure Sensor
  > LOST CABIN PRESSURIZATION CONTROL AT 37,000 FT, WENT TO MANUAL AND COULD NOT CONTROL. MADE EMERGENCY DESCENT TO 10,000 FT. REPLACED PRESSURIZATION SYSTEM TRANSDUCER, S/N 94-630, WITH REPAIRED UNIT P/N 2100136-1-10, S/N 12-946. PERFORMED CABIN PRESSURIZATION
- [SDR 98ZZZX1631](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1631.md): Seal · torn · Feb 15, 1998 · N36PN · Gulstm G1159B · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > 'LOST PRESSURIZATION AT FL 390. COULD NOT CONTROL CABIN. MADE EMERGENCY DESCENT AND RETURNED TO PONTIAC'. REPLACED CABIN DOOR SEAL AND DOOR SEAL CHECK VALVE. GROUND TEST AND FLIGHT TEST OF PRESSURIZATION SYSTEM NORMAL.
- [SDR 98ZZZX798](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX798.md): Bolts · corroded · Jan 29, 1998 · N180AR · Gulstm G1159B · Wing Miscellaneous Structure
  > REMOVED LEFT WING WINGLET ATTACHMENT BOLTS AND SLEEVES TO REMOVE WINGLET FOR ACCESS. FOUND ALL SIX BOLTS EXCESSIVELY CORRODED. THERE IS NO REQUIRED INSPECTION IN CHAPTER 5 FOR THESE BOLTS. THERE IS ALSO NO REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR WINGLET IN
- [SDR 98ZZZX797](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX797.md): Bolts · corroded · Jan 29, 1998 · N180AR · Gulstm G1159B · Wing Miscellaneous Structure
  > REMOVED LEFT WING WINGLET ATTACHMENT BOLTS AND SLEEVES TO REMOVE WINGLET FOR ACCESS. FOUND ALL SIX BOLTS EXCESSIVELY CORRODED. THERE IS NO REQUIRED INSPECTION IN CHAPTER 5 FOR THESE BOLTS. THERE IS ALSO NO REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR WINGLET IN
- [SDR 98ZZZX796](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX796.md): Bolts · corroded · Jan 29, 1998 · N180AR · Gulstm G1159B · Wing Miscellaneous Structure
  > REMOVED LEFT WING WINGLET ATTACHMENT BOLTS AND SLEEVES TO REMOVE WINGLET FOR ACCESS. FOUND ALL SIX BOLTS EXCESSIVELY CORRODED. THERE IS NO REQUIRED INSPECTION IN CHAPTER 5 FOR THESE BOLTS. THERE IS ALSO NO REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR WINGLET IN
- [SDR 98ZZZM728](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZM728.md): Actuator · binding · Jan 21, 1998 · N36PN · Gulstm G1159B · Trailing Edge Flap Actuator
  > FLAPS WOULD NOT DEPLOY IN FLIGHT, NORMAL OR EMERGENCY, UPON APPROACH TO TEB. RETURNED TO PTK AND LANDED. REPLACED LEFT WING INBOARD FLAP ACTUATOR P/N 1159SCC211-7, S/N 36-1174, WITH OVERHAULED UNIT P/N 1159SCC211-15, S/N 76-117. CHECKED FLAP SYSTEM RIGGING
- [SDR 98ZZZX325](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX325.md): Igniter · failed · Aug 4, 1997 · N338AX · Gulstm G1159B · Exciter
  > IGNITER UNIT OVERHAULED 11 MONTHS, 138 HOURS, 66 CYCLES AGO. FAILED OPS INSPECTION WITH DISCHARGE ONLY EVERY 5-6 SECONDS. SHOULD BE APPROXIMATELY 1 SECOND.
- [SDR 98ZZZX319](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX319.md): Generator · worn · Jun 25, 1997 · N338AX · Gulstm G1159B · Starter-Generator
  > BLACK SOOT ON COWLING. CHECKED GENERATOR BRUSHES AND FOUND UNDER ONE-QUARTER LIFE REMAINING.
- [SDR 96ZZZX5073](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5073.md): Alternator · failed · Sep 20, 1996 · N812RS · Gulstm G1159B · AC Generator-Alternator
  > LEFT AC GENERATOR SUSPECT FAILED. DROPPED OFF LINE IN-FLIGHT. TVI FROM.5 TO 2.0 IPS. NOTED DEBRIS AROUND MOUNTING FLANGE UPON INSPECTION. REPLACED ALTERNATOR. THIS IS THE 3RD AC GENERATOR FAILURE WITH A REAL LOW TSO IN THE LAST 6 MONTHS, BEARINGS FAILED.
- [SDR EW7A379W](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EW7A379W.md): Windshield · cracked · Aug 8, 1996 · N512VB · Gulstm G1159B · Flight Compartment Windows
  > PILOT NOTICED INTERIM WINDOW HEATING WIRES GLOWING AND OVERHEATING. APPROXIMATELY 10 SECONDS AFTER TURNING HEAT OFF, THE OUTER GLASS PANE CRACKED FROM SHOCK COOLING.
- [SDR 96ZZZM670](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZM670.md): Skin · debonded · Mar 10, 1996 · N928GF · Gulstm G1159B · Nacelle/Pylon, Plate/Skin
  > RIGHT LOWER AFT PYLON SKIN DELAMINATED BEYOND MANUFACTURE'S ACCEPTABLE LIMITS.
- [SDR 96ZZZM671](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZM671.md): Doubler · corroded · Mar 3, 1996 · N928GF · Gulstm G1159B · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > ON FS 580 PRESSURE BULKHEAD COMM SCAN INSPECTION, CORROSION WAS DETECTED BETWEEN THE SKIN AND LONGERON NR 24 ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF AIRFRAME AT LOCATION NR 59 BETWEEN LAYERS NR 10 THROUGH 15. SKIN WAS REMOVED TO REPAIR PROBLEM AND A HOLE WAS DETECTED IN STRAP (
- [SDR 96ZZZX803](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX803.md): Bulb · burning end · Jan 22, 1996 · N48EC · Gulstm G1159B · Passenger Compartment Lighting
  > AEROSPACE LIGHTING AD'S HAVE BEEN ISSUED, BUT THIS HAS NOT CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. FLUORESCENT BULB ENDS ARE STILL BURNING OFF. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS POSSIBLE CABIN FIRE COULD RESULT.
- [SDR 97ZZZX3069](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3069.md): Fitting · corroded · Jan 11, 1996 · N8490P · Gulstm G1159B · Fuselage, Powerplant Attach Fittings
  > DURING PROCESS OF REMOVING RT THRUST STRUT FOR NDT, DISCOVERED SEVERE INTERGRANULAR CORROSION AT AFT/UPPER THRUST STRUT/FUSELAGE ATTACH FITITNG, PN 1159BM20518-XX. BRACKET IS LOCATED IN PYLON. AREA AFFECTED SURROUNDS STRUT ATTACH BOLT/BUSH BRACKET LOCATION,

## 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 = 'G1159B'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/grumman-g1159b/reports

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