# Service difficulty reports: Pilatus PC-12

A list on [Pilatus PC-12](https://openairdocs.org/model/pilatus-pc-12.md).

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- [SDR 2026FA0000536](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000536.md): Adiru · faulted · Jun 21, 2026 · N755PM · Pilats PC12 · Pitot/Static System
  > RIGHT SIDE PITOT LINE BECAME BLOCKED INFLIGHT AFTER EXTENDED OPERATION IN AN AREA OF VISIBLE MOISTURE AT BELOW-FREEZING TEMPERATURE. ALL PROBE HEATS WERE ON AND FUNCTIONAL AT THE TIME AND FOR THE ENTIRE DURATION OF FLIGHT PRIOR TO THE LINE BLOCKAGE. AIRSPEED O
- [SDR G1IA202503064087](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/G1IA202503064087.md): Display · frozen · Feb 24, 2025 · N378HH · Pilats PC12 · Engine Integrated Instrument System
  > EIS GAUGES: TRQ, ITT, NG, FUEL QTY AND FL/H USED ALL FROZE. THIS PROBLEM WAS INTERMITTENT AT FIRST, THEN THE LAST 15 MINUTES, THE GAUGES FROZE.
- [SDR G1IA2024040462](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/G1IA2024040462.md): Indicator · defective · Apr 4, 2024 · N238V · Pilats PC12 · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > ON APPROACH TO LANDING I LOWERED THE GEAR BUT DID NOT OBSERVE THE GREEN LIGHTS INDICATING THE GEAR WAS DOWN AND LOCKED. I RECYCLED THE GEAR AND TESTED THE LIGHTS BUT DID NOT OBSERVE ILLUMINATION. I PERFORMED THE GEAR NOT DOWN AND LOCKED CHECKLIST AND WAS PREPA
- [SDR QMLA2024011520004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2024011520004.md): Warning Unit · unserviceable · Jan 12, 2024 · N854AL · Pilats PC12 · Trailing Edge Flap Control System
  > ENCOUNTERED SOME LIGHT TURBULENCE LEAVING DENVER IN CRUISE, FLAPS CAWS INDICATION. REALLY STRANGE TIME FOR THAT SINCE NOTHING WAS BEING CYCLED. FLAPS FAILED AT 0, NO BREAKERS POPPED. LANDED AT BASE WITH NO OTHER ISSUES.
- [SDR QMLA2023111420105](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2023111420105.md): Circuit Board · burned · Nov 13, 2023 · N854AL · Pilats PC12 · Ice/Rain Protection System
  > RTB LEG KAPA TO KRAP AT CRUISE. AOA DEICE CAWS INDICATION. RAN QRH WITH NO EFFECT. APPROX 15 MINUTES LATER IT BEGAN WORKING AGAIN. APPROX 20 MINUTES AFTER THAT, SAME THING HAPPENED. BEGAN WORKING AGAIN PRIOR TO LANDING IN RAPID CITY.
- [SDR QMLA2023103020098](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2023103020098.md): Boot · failed · Oct 28, 2023 · N129JW · Pilats PC12 · Ice/Rain Protection System
  > IN-FLIGHT DEICE BOOT FAILURE IN CRUISE FLIGHT. HAD BOOTS ACTIVATED FOR 25MIN AND THEN RECEIVED A CAUTION THAT BOOTS HAD FAILED. RAN QRH AND BOOTS FAILED AGAIN. INSPECTION FOUND AN APPROX. 3 IN TEAR IN LOWER LEFT INBOARD.
- [SDR QMLA2023100620084](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2023100620084.md): Starter Gen · unknown · Oct 6, 2023 · N628MC · Pilats PC12 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF STARTER/GENERATOR IN FLIGHT. GENERATOR FAILURE LIGHT CAME ON IN FLIGHT AND EXTREME NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT ALONG WITH ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL IN COCKPIT AND CABIN. MECH: POST INSPECTION REVEALED A SIGNIFICANTLY
- [SDR QMLA2023100920085](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2023100920085.md): Landing Gear · faulted · Sep 30, 2023 · N116SK · Pilats PC12 · Landing Gear System
  > UPON RETRACTING LANDING GEAR ON TAKEOFF, I NOTED BOTH MAIN GEAR INDICATIONS REMAINED RED. I CYCLED GEAR, RESULT WAS INDICATION OF GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED WITH GEAR LEVER IN BOTH UP AND DOWN SELECTION. THIS WAS AN ABNORMAL SITUATION. BEING THAT I HAD JUST DEPARTED
- [SDR 2023FA0000562](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000562.md): Pitot Tube · unknown · Sep 21, 2023 · N755PM · Pilats PC12 · Pitot/Static System
  > WHILE IN FLIGHT IN ICING CONDITIONS THE RIGHT PITOT SYSTEM SEEMED TO FREEZE UP, THUS DISCONNECTING THE AUTOPILOT AND FLIGHT DIRECTOR. THE PITOT HEAT FUNCTIONS BUT WE SUSPECT MOISTURE GATHERS FURTHER DOWN THE PITOT LINE AND FREEZES. MAINTENANCE AT PREMIER JET C
- [SDR QMLA2023092020073](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2023092020073.md): Eadi · failed · Sep 18, 2023 · N911VU · Pilats PC12 · Navigation System
  > PILOT COMPLETED A NORMAL LANDING AT KLZU. WHILE TAXIING IN THE VICINITY OF TAXIWAY JULIET, PILOT AND THE MEDICAL CREW NOTED A STRONG, ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL IN THE COCKPIT AND CABIN. THERE WERE NO VISUAL INDICATIONS OF THE PRESENCE OF FIRE INSIDE THE AIRCRA
- [SDR QMLA2023080720059](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2023080720059.md): Unknown · unknown · Aug 5, 2023 · N970NA · Pilats PC12 · Auto Flight System
  > AUTO PILOT FAILURE WHILE CLIMBING OUT OF PINE RIDE TRIED TO SET CLIMB AT 130 KTS IT WOULDN’T CAPTURE ALTITUDE ALERTER KEPT RINGING THROUGHOUT FLIGHT WHEN DECENDING INTO RAP SET 1200 FT/MIN AIRCRAFT DIDN’T CAPTURE RATE JUST WENT INTO A MUCH STEEPER RATE. SHUT
- [SDR QMLA2023042620034](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2023042620034.md): Boot · unknown · Apr 25, 2023 · N796PC · Pilats PC12 · Engine Anti-Icing System
  > SURFACE DE-ICE BOOTS FAILED IN FLIGHT.
- [SDR QMLA2022111720075](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2022111720075.md): Flap System · malfunctioned · Nov 13, 2022 · N642PC · Pilats PC12 · Trailing Edge Flap Control System
  > AFTER TAKEOFF, WHEN THE FLAPS WERE RAISED FROM 15 TO 0, THEY FROZE AT 14 WITH "FLAP" AND "PUSHER' ANNUNCIATIONS. DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND LANDED AT KABQ UNEVENTFULLY, FLAPS LOCKED AT 15 DEGREES DUE TO ASYMMETRY FAULT. MAINTENCE ACCOMPLISHED INSPECTION OF THE
- [SDR KNIA202210240017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KNIA202210240017.md): Circuit Breaker · tripped · Oct 22, 2022 · N870CB · Pilats PC12 · Electrical Power System Wiring
  > EFIS 1 FAILURE FOLLOWED BY A STRONG ELECTRICAL BURNING ODOR. EFIS 1 WENT BLACK AND THE CIRCUIT BREAKER POPPED. THE FLIGHT CREW DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND LANDED AT HND WITHOUT INCIDENT.
- [SDR QMLA2022101420069](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2022101420069.md): Landing Gear · malfunctioned · Oct 5, 2022 · N299AM · Pilats PC12 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > TOOK OFF FROM KLBL, DEPARTED ON RUNWAY 17 AND HEADED TO KDDC. NO MORE USABLE RUNWAY. THEN PUT THE GEAR UP AND TURNED LEFT TO GET ON THE COURSE AND SET FLAPS TO 0. THEN MADE A SECOND LEFT TO GET TO DDC. DURING CLIMBING, ENGAGED THE AUTOPILOT. ABOUT 1 MIN LAT
- [SDR QMLA2022080520049](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2022080520049.md): Switch · faulted · Aug 4, 2022 · N628MC · Pilats PC12 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
  > CARGO DOOR WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DESCENT IN KMSY PASSING THROUGH 11,000 FT. THE CREW WAS INSTRUCTED TO FASTEN SEATBELTS. THE QRH PROCEDURE WAS FOLLOWED. THE DOOR WAS FLUSH, SECURE AND PRESSURIZATION WAS NOT LOST. AN INFLIGHT EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED AS A
- [SDR QMLA2022072220044](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2022072220044.md): Ground Stud · corroded · Jul 17, 2022 · N116SK · Pilats PC12 · Electrical Power System Wiring
  > AFTER TAKEOFF DURING THE CLIMB JUST AFTER THE GEAR SELECTED UP THE GEN 1 FAILURE. JUST REQUESTED TO THE CONTROL TO RETURN TO THE FIELD AND EXECUTED THE PROCEDURE FOR GEN 1 FAILURE TO TURN THE OVERRIDE SWITCH ON AND PUT THE GEAR DOWN. FOUND SEVERAL GROUNDS WIT
- [SDR QMLA2022040820023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2022040820023.md): None · used · Apr 6, 2022 · N129JW · Pilats PC12 · Brake
  > LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID, THE BRAKE CALIPER WAS INSTALLED ON 16 MARCH 2022. THE LINE WAS NOT TOUCHING BUT APPARENTLY WAS INSTALLED WITHOUT SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE. AFTER THE INCIDENT ON 6 APRIL 2022, THE LINE STILL WAS NOT PHYSICALLY TOUCHING BUT THE TIRE HAD APPARENT
- [SDR Q5QA20210805001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Q5QA20210805001.md): Circuit Breaker · burned · Jul 26, 2021 · N74AX · Pilats PC12 · Air Conditioning System Wiring
  > DURING FREON AIR-CONDITIONING OPERATION THE 125 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER CONTACTS BURNT CLOSED AND BURNED A HOLE THROUGH THE OUTER PROTECTIVE BODY OF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER.
- [SDR QMLA2021071520037](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2021071520037.md): Motor · smoke · Jul 14, 2021 · N854AL · Pilats PC12 · Air Distribution Fan
  > TAXIING OUT TO THE RUNWAY A SLIGHT SMELL OCCURRED. I PULLED THE AIRCRAFT TO A VACANT LEAD-IN TAXIWAY AND CAME TO A STOP. TOLD THE TOWER I MAY NEED SOME TIME. I THEN SHUT OFF ECS TO SEE IF THE SMELL WENT AWAY ( I COULDN'T TELL) ASKED THE CREW IF THEY COULD TELL
- [SDR QMLA2021051120024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2021051120024.md): Flt Controls · oscillates · May 10, 2021 · N116SK · Pilats PC12 · Flight Control System
  > AS PILOT DEPARTED KAPA FOR KRAP, THE WEATHER CONDITIONS IN APA WAS LOW CEILINGS WITH RAIN. PILOT DEPARTED FROM RUNWAY 35R AND INITIALLY CLIMBED TO 8000 FEET. AS PILOT BEGAN CLIMBING AND ENTERED THE CLOUD LAYER, PILOT ENCOUNTERED SNOW AND SOME LIGHT MIXED ICE.
- [SDR QMLA2021040920017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2021040920017.md): Outlet · shorted · Apr 7, 2021 · N628MC · Pilats PC12 · Electrical Power System Wiring
  > DISCREPANCY: SMOKE IN CABIN. ARRIVED AT AIRCRAFT, MEDICAL STAFF INFORMED ME THE SMOKE HAD COME OUT OF PORTABLE POWER STRIP/ SURGE PROTECTOR 8 SOCKET 115VAC OUTLET EXTENDER. DURING FLIGHT PILOT TURNED OFF POWER TO LIFEPORT BED AND SMOKE STOPPED COMING OUT OF UN
- [SDR 9PER202011700003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9PER202011700003.md): Relay · faulted · Jan 13, 2020 · N948MR · Pilats PC12 · Elevator Tab Control System
  > DURING CRUISE THE ELEVATOR TRIM WENT IN TO A FULL NOSE TRAVEL ATTITUDE. TROUBLESHOOTING FOUND THE TRIM RELAY FAILED CAUSING THE ELEVATOR TRIM TO GO IN TO A RUNAWAY ACTION.
- [SDR QMLA201908059064](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA201908059064.md): Unknown · odor · Aug 1, 2019 · N671PC · Pilats PC12 · Air Distribution System
  > CREW SMELLED LIGHT SMOKE ODOR IN THE AFT CABIN AREA. AT THAT POINT THE PILOT TURNED AROUND AND LANDED BACK AT DEPARTURE BASE. CALLED THE ON-CALL MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC INSPECTED CABIN AREAS. NO VISUAL SIGNS OF DEFECTS NOTED. INSPECTED THE AFT ACCS AIR CONDI
- [SDR CA190220001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190220001.md): Heat Exchanger · damaged · Feb 8, 2019 · Pilats PC12 · Engine Fuel/Oil Cooler
  > (CAN) CUSTOMER REPORTED AN ABORTED TAKE-OFF ON 8TH FEB, DUE TO LOW NG (GAS GENERATOR SPEED) ON TAKE-OFF. TROUBLESHOOTING PERFORMED AND FOUND THAT THE LINE FROM THE P3 FILTER TO THE FCU WAS HALF A TURN LOOSE. NUT RE-TIGHTENED, NG ADJUSTED APPROPRIATELY AND GROU
- [SDR S3SA202001220000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/S3SA202001220000.md): Actuator · contaminated · Jul 17, 2018 · N903SM · Pilats PC12 · Standard Practices/Structures
  > PILOTS REPORTED INERTIAL SEPARATOR TRIPPING CB. FAILED PART REMOVED AND FOUND FULL OF LIQUID (WATER) NO SIGN OF EXTERNAL DAMAGE OR POINT OF WATER INTRUSION.
- [SDR 2018FA0000099](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2018FA0000099.md): Hydraulic System · failed · Mar 13, 2018 · N361GB · Pilats PC12 · Hydraulic System, Main
  > SELECTED GEAR DOWN AND NOTED THAT USUAL GEAR MOTOR SOUNDS WERE NOT AUDIBLE. HAD 3 RED INDICATIONS ON THE ALL GEAR FOR APPROX 10 SECONDS BEFORE A POSITIVE INDICATION WAS RECEIVED ON ONLY BOTH MAIN LANDING GEAR. THERE WAS NOT A POSITIVE INDICATION FOR THE NOSE
- [SDR QMLA2016031416026](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2016031416026.md): Relay · inoperative · Mar 14, 2016 · N642PC · Pilats PC12 · Rudder Tab Control System
  > THE RUDDER TRIM TAB WASN’T OPERATING & STUCK IN FULL RT POSITION. UPON ARRIVING, PROCEEDED TO PERFORM A VISUAL INSPECTION OF RUDDER & TRIM SYS, NO VISUAL DAMAGE WAS FOUND AT THAT TIME. GAINED ACCESS TO THE RUDDER TRIM TAB RELAYS, SWAPPED THE LT & RT RELAYS F
- [SDR CA160119014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA160119014.md): Engine · shutdown · Dec 27, 2015 · Pilats PC12 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > (CAN) THE OPERATOR REPORTED AN ENGINE UNCOMMANDED SHUTDOWN ON GROUND SHORTLY AFTER LANDING. THIS HAPPENED AFTER THE PILOT DID 2 POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (PMS) RESET`S DUE TO POWER MANAGEMENT UNIT, PMU FAULT. THE FLIGHT DATA SHOWED THAT THE PILOT DID RESET THE P
- [SDR ZP8R20151215001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ZP8R20151215001.md): Pin · broken · Dec 15, 2015 · Pilats PC12 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear
  > DURING PRELIMINARY INSPECTION, THE SHIMMY DAMPER WAS JAMMED AND WOULD NOT MOVE. UPON DISASSEMBLY AND FURTHER INSPECTION, THE PIN WHICH SECURES THE INNER CYLINDER WAS BROKEN IN SEVERAL PIECES. 1 OF THE PIECES WAS STUCK IN THE ORIFICE. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION
- [SDR TWYA20151102001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWYA20151102001.md): Connector · defective · Oct 28, 2015 · N307WL · Pilats PC12 · Engine Oil System Wiring
  > EIS CAUTION ILLUMINATED AS THE ENG OIL PRESS GAUGE DISPLAYED AN INCREASE IN OIL PRESS ABOVE THE DESIGNATED RED LINE. THE OIL PRESS THEN RETURNED TO NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS. SHORTLY AFTER, THE OIL PRESS GAUGE ILLUSTRATED A MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE DISPLAY OF THE
- [SDR 2015F00080](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015F00080.md): Eadi · burned · Jul 6, 2015 · N432CV · Pilats PC12 · Indicating/Recording System
  > PILOT REPORTED SMOKE IN THE CABIN/COCKPIT FROM THE COPILOTS EADI. PART TOTAL TIME IS UNKNOWN, PROPELLER TOTAL CYCLES ARE UNKNOWN.
- [SDR O9IR2015FA0000338](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/O9IR2015FA0000338.md): Audio Panel · intermittent · Jun 17, 2015 · N623AC · Pilats PC12 · Communications System
  > BOTH COMM`S FAILED DURING FLIGHT. ACFT RETURNED TO DEPARTURE. PRIOR TO THE AVIONICS POWER BEING TURNED OFF, THE AVIONICS TECHS DUPLICATED THE DISCREPANCY. CYCLED CIRCUIT BREAKERS 1 AT A TIME FOR EACH OF THE GARMIN GTN-750`S, NAV/COM/GPS/MFD, WITH NO CHANGE.
- [SDR HVUA20150413001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HVUA20150413001.md): Antenna · malfunctioned · Apr 13, 2015 · N641AT · Pilats PC12 · Global Positioning System
  > TOTAL GPS NAV FAILURE. ENROUTE LOSS OF GPS SATELLITE RECEPTION ON ALL FOUR GPS DEVICES, INCLUDING TWO PANEL MOUNTED GTN 750 & 650 IFR WAAS GPS UNITS, A PORTABLE WAAS GPS & A SPIDERTRACKS WAAS GPS BASED SATELLITE FLIGHT TRACKER. ONE MAIN GPS, THE GTN-750, DISP
- [SDR 2014FA0000319](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2014FA0000319.md): Computer · faulted · May 7, 2014 · N312BC · Pilats PC12 · Trailing Edge Flap Control System
  > DURING CRUISE, LANDING GEAR IN TRANSIT LIGHTS ILLUMINATED, AS WELL AS MANY CAWS ANNUNCIATOR LIGHTS. PILOT/OWNER CYCLED THE LANDING GEAR. NOSE GEAR INDICATION CHANGED BUT MAIN GEAR INDICATION STILL INDICATED GEAR IN TRANSIT. PILOT DIVERTED AND PERFORMED A TOW
- [SDR CA131004011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA131004011.md): Door · damaged · Oct 2, 2013 · Pilats PC12 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
  > (CAN) DURING FINAL INSPECTION OF THE CARGO DOOR MODIFICATION BEFORE SHIPMENT, THE INSPECTOR NOTICED THAT THE UTILITY DOOR LOWER SHEAR FITTINGS DID NOT LOOK PROPERLY ENGAGED. FURTHER EVALUATION REVEALED THAT THE SHEAR FITTINGS DID NOT CONFORM TO THE DESIGN DAT
- [SDR QMLA2013011813015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2013011813015.md): Relay · burned · Jan 18, 2013 · N116SK · Pilats PC12 · Electrical Power System Wiring
  > AFTER A NORMAL ENGINE START FOR A FLIGHT TO PICK UP A PATIENT AT P13 THE SELECTION OF GENERATOR 1 AND 2, BUSS AND AVIONICS 1 AND 2 RESULTED IN ALL THREE CREWMEMBERS DETECTING A VERY STRONG ODOR OF HOT/MELTING WIRE INSULATION/PLASTIC COMING FROM THE FLOOR AREA
- [SDR CA121105012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA121105012.md): Engine · power loss · Oct 28, 2012 · Pilats PC12 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > (CAN) SHORTLY AFTER T/O, THE ENGINE CHIP LIGHT CAME ON FOLLOWED BY POWER LOSS. THE PILOT INDICATED THAT HE COULD ONLY OBTAIN 10PSI OF TORQUE. EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED AND THE A/C RETURNED TO THE DEPARTURE AIRPORT WHERE AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING WAS MADE. UPON ENGINE
- [SDR 2012FA0000225](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000225.md): Brake Disc · broken · Apr 19, 2012 · N460PB · Pilats PC12 · Brake
  > THE OTBD FLOATING DISC ON THE RT BRAKE WAS BROKEN IN 3 PIECES. NO KNOWN CAUSALITY FOR FAILURE.
- [SDR QMLA2009111709042](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2009111709042.md): Computer · intermittent · Nov 17, 2009 · N116SK · Pilats PC12 · Trailing Edge Flap Control System
  > FLAPS SET AT 15 DEGREES FOR NORMAL TAKEOFF ACCORDING TO PC12 SOP. AFTER LIFTOFF AND PASSING 100 KNOTS, FLAPS WERE SELECTED TO ZERO. SHORTLY AFTER MOVING FLAP HANDLE, SINGLE CHIME SOUNDED AND "FLAPS" AND "PUSHER" CAWS LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. LOOKED AT FLAP POSIT
- [SDR QMLA2009102709036](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QMLA2009102709036.md): Servo · intermittent · Oct 27, 2009 · N116SK · Pilats PC12 · Autopilot Trim Servo
  > DURING CRUISE FLIGHT FROM SGF TO SUS AT 19000FT, THE AUTOPILOT MADE A SHARP UNCOMMAND PITCH UP. THE PILOT DISCONNECTED THE A/P AND CONTINUED THE FLIGHT WITH A NORMAL APPROACH AND LANDING.
- [SDR QML2008F00011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QML2008F00011.md): Exhaust Duct · fod · Sep 18, 2008 · N912NM · Pilats PC12 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
  > KFMN TO KABQ. AFTER ENGINE STARTUP AND ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEM TURNED ON, THE PILOT GRADUALLY BECAME AWARE OF A BURNING ODOR IN THE COCKPIT & CABIN. UPON TAXI OUT TO RUNWAY 25 IN KFMN, PILOT SAW BURNING EMBERS/SPARKS COMING FROM PROP AREA AND ENGINE EXHAUST ARE
- [SDR CA080806004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080806004.md): Engine · malfunctioned · Jul 29, 2008 · Pilats PC12 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > (CAN) DURING T/O, THE ENGINE STARTED TO SURGE FOLLOWED BY A RISE IN INDICATED TEMPERATURE. THE PILOT ELECTED TO RETURN TO HIS POINT OF DEPARTURE, WHERE A SAFE LANDING WAS PERFORMED. THE ENGINE TEMP REACHED 970°C FOR ONE MINUTE. THE ENGINE WILL BE REMOVED AND F
- [SDR CA080711006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080711006.md): Blades · damaged · Jul 1, 2008 · Pilats PC12 · Turbine Engine Compressor Section
  > (CAN) DURING CRUISE AT FL200, THE PILOT NOTED THE ENGINE TEMPERATURE RAPIDLY RAISING TO 850°C WITH POWER TURBINE SPEED DECREASING. HE ELECTED TO SHUT THE ENGINE DOWN AND PERFORMED A SUCCESSFUL DEAD STICK LANDING. POST FLIGHT ENGINE EXAMINATION REVEALED HEAVY
- [SDR 2008FA0000331](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000331.md): Brake Disc · broken · May 6, 2008 · N776AF · Pilats PC12 · Brake
  > FLIGHT CREW REPORTS RIGHT BRAKE GRABBING. REMOVED RIGHT MAIN TIRE ASSEMBLY AND DISCOVERED THE OUTBOARD BRAKE DISC WAS BROKEN INTO TWO PIECES. REPLACED THE RIGHT BRAKE ASSEMBLY.
- [SDR 2008FA0000330](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000330.md): Brake Disc · broken · May 2, 2008 · N708AF · Pilats PC12 · Brake
  > WHILE REMOVING RIGHT MAIN WHEEL ASSEMBLY DISCOVERED THE OUTBOARD BRAKE DISC OF THE RIGHT BRAKE BROKEN INTO TWO PIECES. REPLACED RIGHT BRAKE ASSEMBLY.
- [SDR SJ3R025859](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SJ3R025859.md): Fork · cracked · Mar 14, 2008 · Pilats PC12 · Propeller Assembly
  > CRACK INDICATIONS FOUND DURING MAG PARTICLE INSPECTION. CRACKS ARE LOCATED ON THE THIN SIDE OF ALL (4) FORK SLOTS RADI.
- [SDR CA060905014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060905014.md): Engine · smoke · Aug 4, 2006 · Pilats PC12 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > (CAN) THE ENGINE WAS REPORTED TO HAVE CAUSED SMOKE IN THE CABIN AIR, REQUIRING THE DEPLOYMENT OF OXYGEN MASKS. MFG WILL INVESTIGATE THE INCIDENT AND ADVISE OF ROOT CAUSE ONCE ESTABLISHED (TC NR 20060905014)
- [SDR CA060704019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060704019.md): Bleed Valve · dirty · Jun 27, 2006 · Pilats PC12 · Compressor Bleed Valve
  > (CAN) DURING CRUISE, THE ENGINE EMITTED A LOUD NOISE ACCOMPANIED BY FLAMES FROM THE EXHAUST AND POWER FLUCTUATIONS. THE PILOT REDUCED ENGINE POWER AND ACCOMPLISHED AN UNSCHEDULED LANDING. SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION FOUND THE ENGINE COMPRESSOR BLEED VALVE TO BE ST
- [SDR CA060227019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060227019.md): Engine · malfunctioned · Feb 19, 2006 · Pilats PC12 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > ON APPROACH, THE ENGINE WAS FOUND NOT TO RESPOND THE THROTTLE LEVER INPUT. THE PILOT ENGAGED THE FUEL CONTROL MANUAL OVER-RIDE AND REGAINED AUTHORITY OVER THE ENGINE. P&WC WILL MONITOR THE INVESTIGATION OF THE INCIDENT AND WILL ADVISE OF ROOT CAUSE ONCE ESTA

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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 = 'PC12'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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