# Service difficulty reports: Reims F406

A list on [Reims F406](https://openairdocs.org/model/reims-f406.md).

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- [SDR CA151228007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA151228007.md): Engine · smoke · Dec 13, 2015 · Reims F406 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > (CAN) WHILE LANDING ON A TRAINING FLIGHT, AFTER THE REVERSE WAS APPLIED AND STOWED NORMALLY, THE LT ENGINE LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE PILOT TRIED TO INCREASE POWER BUT NO RESPONSE. WHITE SMOKE COULD BE SEEN LEAVING THE COWLING AFT AND EXHAUST. E
- [SDR EPUA20151006001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EPUA20151006001.md): Circuit Breaker · overheated · Oct 6, 2015 · N6590Y · Reims F406 · AC Power Distribution System
  > DURING CRUISE FLIGHT WITH LT & RT PROP DE-ICE SELECTED ON, THE PILOT OBSERVED SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE LT PROP DE-ICE SWITCH & CB. THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO TURN THE SWITCH & CB OFF, & DISCOVERED IT WAS STUCK IN THE ON POSITION. PILOT ISOLATED THE BUSS FOR THE S
- [SDR EPUA20151006002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EPUA20151006002.md): Bar · cracked · Oct 2, 2015 · N861FT · Reims F406 · Rudder Control System
  > DURING INSPECTION IAW SB F406-104 PART B & AD 2015-16-07, CRACKS WERE DISCOVERED ON PN 5115260-1 LT & PN 5115260-3. RT RUDDER BARS VIA MAGNETIC PARTICLE INSPECTION.
- [SDR EPUA080415004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EPUA080415004.md): Bar · cracked · Aug 4, 2015 · N6590Y · Reims F406 · Rudder Miscellaneous Structure
  > DURING INSPECTION IAW SB F406-104 PART B A CRACK WAS DETECTED ON RT RUDDER BAR ASSEMBLY, PN 5115260-2, RT & LT RUDDER BAR ASSEMBLY PN 5115260-1 VIA MAG PARTICLE INSPECTION. THIS SERVICE BULLETIN IS REQUIRED.
- [SDR EPUA080415003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EPUA080415003.md): Bar · cracked · Aug 4, 2015 · N6591R · Reims F406 · Rudder Miscellaneous Structure
  > DURING INSPECTION IAW SB F406-104 PART B A CRACK WAS DETECTED ON RT RUDDER BAR ASSEMBLY PN 5115260-2 VIA MAG PARTICLE INSPECTION. THIS SERVICE BULLETIN IS REQUIRED IAW EAD 2015-0159-E.
- [SDR CA150408006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150408006.md): Engine · malfunctioned · Mar 27, 2015 · Reims F406 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > (CAN) DURING ROUTINE SURVEILLANCE MISSION, CREW REPORTED LOUD NOISE FOLLOWED BY A ROLL BACK IN TORQUE TO ZERO & CORRESPONDING YAW. THE HIGH PRESS NH & LOW PRESS NL COMPRESSOR ROTOR SPEED MAINTAINED ROTATION. THE CREW FEATHERED PROPELLER & COMPLETED SHUTDOWN
- [SDR EPUA20141121001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EPUA20141121001.md): Caliper · leaking · Nov 21, 2014 · N861FT · Reims F406 · Brake
  > RIGHT BRAKE LEAKING HYD FLUID & NOT WORKING. REPLACED RT BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY, BLED BRAKES & PERFORMED BRAKE BURN IN PROCEDURE.
- [SDR EPUA20140919001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EPUA20140919001.md): O-Ring · leaking · Sep 17, 2014 · N6591R · Reims F406 · Landing Gear Brake System
  > DURING GND OPERATIONS THE LT MAIN BRAKE SYS FAILED. REPLACED THE O RINGS FOR THE LT MLG CALIPER & BLED THE HYD FLUID.
- [SDR EPUA20140220001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EPUA20140220001.md): Door · unsecure · Feb 20, 2014 · N6591R · Reims F406 · Landing Gear Doors
  > AFTER LANDING & DURING TAXI TO PARKING AREA, THE RT MLG DOOR WAS SEEN FALLING OFF OF ACFT. NO ADDITIONAL DAMAGE TO ACFT OCCURRED DURING THIS EVENT. DETERMINED THAT THE ATTACHED HARDWARE FOR THE GEAR DOOR HAD FALLEN OUT.
- [SDR CA131021018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA131021018.md): Blade · fractured · Oct 15, 2013 · Reims F406 · Turbine Section
  > (CAN) DURING CLIMB, THE PILOT HEARD A LOUD NOISE FROM NR 2 ENGINE. HE THEN NOTICED TORQUE HAD DROPPED TO 20 PERCENT BUT HE FELT NO PHYSICAL POWER CHANGE AND ASSUMED AN INDICATION PROBLEM. THE POWER LEVER WAS RETARDED, THE NOISE REMAINED BUT THE NOISE PITCH
- [SDR CA130513003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130513003.md): Engine · flamed out · Apr 23, 2013 · Reims F406 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > (CAN) THE OPERATOR REPORTED THE ENGINE FLAMED OUT WHILE TRANSITIONING FROM REVERSE TO IDLE AFTER LANDING. THE ACFT WILL BE FERRIED FOR AN INVESTIGATION WITH THE PRESENCE OF MFG REP. MFG WILL INVESTIGATE TO ESTABLISH ROOT CAUSE AND SUPPLEMENT THE REPORT ONCE
- [SDR EPUA20121107001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EPUA20121107001.md): Landing Gear · inoperative · Nov 7, 2012 · N861FT · Reims F406 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear
  > DURING LANDING PROCEDURES, ON APPROACH, THE PILOT REPORTED THE NOSE GEAR FAILED TO EXTEND. ACFT LANDED WITH THE NOSE LANDING GEAR RETRACTED.
- [SDR CA120813014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120813014.md): Engine · stopped · Aug 7, 2012 · Reims F406 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > (CAN) REPORTEDLY, THE NR 1 ENGINE HAD A SUDDEN STOPPAGE IN FLIGHT. THE ACFT LANDED SAFELY. FSR REQUESTING FURTHER DETAILS. MFG IS FULLY COMMITTED TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE PROACTIVELY AND WE WILL KEEP OPERATORS INFORMED OF OUR PROGRESS.
- [SDR EPUA20120530001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EPUA20120530001.md): Switch · contaminated · May 29, 2012 · N861FT · Reims F406 · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > LANDING GEAR POPPED BREAKER WHEN GEAR HANDLE SWITCHED DOWN TO UP; CLEANED MOISTURE IN NOSE GEAR SWITCHES, SWUNG GEAR IAW F406 MM NUMEROUS TIMES. CHECKED GOOD. SENT OF OPS TEST FLIGHT. FLIGHT CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR EPUA20120320003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EPUA20120320003.md): Brake · malfunctioned · Mar 17, 2012 · N6590Y · Reims F406 · Landing Gear Brake System
  > NO LEFT BREAK, RT & LT MAIN BRAKE CALIPER, LEAK AND OPS CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR 2012FA0000118](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000118.md): Fork · sheared · Jan 28, 2012 · N406SD · Reims F406 · Main Landing Gear
  > AFTER LANDING AND WHILE TAXIING TO THE END OF A ROUGH ASPHALT RUNWAY, THE 2 INCH ROUND BAR SHEARED 9 INCHES FROM THE AXLE. NO PREVIOUS INDICATION OF POTENTIAL FAILURE HAD BEEN NOTED. TEMPS WERE AT -28 DEGREES F.
- [SDR EPUA20120112002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EPUA20120112002.md): Switch · faulty · Dec 7, 2011 · N861FT · Reims F406 · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > GREEN LIGHT-GEAR DOWN LIGHT ON NOSE WHEEL DOES NOT TURN ON, MX REPLACED 602EN600-6 SWITCH FOR THE NOSE GEAR DOWN LOCK OVER CENTER INDICATOR SYS.
- [SDR CA110627012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110627012.md): Turbine Blades · fractured · Jun 16, 2011 · Reims F406 · Turbine Section
  > (CAN) UNCONTAINED EVENT SHORTLY AFTER DEPARTURE, THE PILOT NOTED THAT THE LT ENGINE TORQUE WAS FLUCTUATING, WHICH WAS FOLLOWED BY A LOUD NOISE AND FLAMES FROM THE EXHAUST. THE ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN AND A UNEVENTFUL SINGLE ENGINE LANDING WAS MADE AT THE DEPARTUR
- [SDR EPUA040808](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EPUA040808.md): Skin · cracked · Apr 8, 2008 · N406GV · Reims F406 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION A LARGE STRESS CRACK WAS DISCOVERED EMANATING FROM THE BASE OF THE UPPER VHS COMM ANTENNA BASE AT FS 154.80 RIGHT OF CENTERLINE. THE DAMAGED SKIN WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED, WITH NEW DOUBLER AND ANTENNA. AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SER
- [SDR EPUA120107](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EPUA120107.md): Spar · cracked · Dec 1, 2007 · N6590Y · Reims F406 · Wing Spar
  > DURING ROUTINE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE, A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED APPROX 6.5" LONG IN A U-SHAPED PATTERN ON THE LT WING MAIN SPAR AT LT CWS 51.00 TO CWS 48.00, EMANATING FROM THE UPLOCK BRACKET ATTACHMENT POINT TO THE MAIN SPAR. THE UPLOCK BRACKETS WERE ALSO BROKE
- [SDR CA070704012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA070704012.md): Seal · fractured · May 11, 2007 · Reims F406 · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), Main
  > (CAN) IN CRUISE, ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WAS SEEN TO FLUCTUATE AND SUBESQUENTLY DECREASE. OIL WAS SEEN ESCAPING FROM THE ENGINE NACELLE. THE ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN IN FLIGHT. SUBSEQUENT INVESTIGATION REVEALED A FRACTURED HYDRAULIC PUMP PAD OIL SEAL. (TC NR 2007070
- [SDR AU510002062](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510002062.md): Tire · deflated · Dec 12, 2005 · Reims F406 · Tire
  > (AUS) RT MAIN LANDING GEAR TIRE DEFLATED. SUSPECT TIRE DAMAGED BY FOD.(OTHER CAUSE: MATERIAL) (CASA NR 510002062)
- [SDR AU510001897](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001897.md): Cooling Fan · odor · Dec 12, 2005 · Reims F406 · Air Distribution Fan
  > (AUS) ODOR IN COCKPIT. INVESTIGATION FOUND ODOR ONLY BECAME PRESENT WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM WAS SELECTED OFF. FURTHER INVESTIGATION FOUND THE ODOR CAME FROM RECENTLY INSTALLED AVIONICS INSTRUMENT COOLING FANS. FANS WERE CHECKED SERVICEABLE. FANS HAD B
- [SDR AU510001479](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001479.md): Indicator · faulted · Dec 12, 2005 · Reims F406 · Rate of Climb Indicator
  > (AUS) LH VERTICAL SPEED INDICATOR (VSI) NEEDLE FLUCTUATING. GROUND TEST COULD FIND NO FAULTS WITH THE SYSTEM. NO FURTHER REPORTS OF PROBLEMS. (OTHER CAUSE: UNKNOWN) (CASA# 510001479)
- [SDR AU510001853](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001853.md): Control Column · sticking · Nov 9, 2005 · Reims F406 · Control Column Section
  > (AUS) CONTROL YOKE STICKING DURING ROLL INPUT. INVESTIGATION FOUND THE CONTROL YOKE CONTACTING THE LT DEFOG VENT. FURTHER INVESTIGATION FOUND THE BOLT HOLES CONTAINED WITHIN THE CONTROL COLUMN YOKE WERE ELONGATED. (CASA NR 510001853)
- [SDR AU510001986](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001986.md): Engine · failed · Oct 10, 2005 · Reims F406 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > (AUS) RT ENGINE FAILED DURING LANDING ROLL WHEN REVERSE THRUST WAS DE-SELECTED. THOROUGH INVESTIGATION COULD FIND NO CAUSE FOR THE DEFECT. SUSPECT THE FUEL FLOW MAY HAVE DROPPED TOO FAR WHILE REDUCING NEGATIVE THRUST TO A POINT THAT THE ENGINE FLAMED OUT. THE
- [SDR AU510001441](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001441.md): Antenna · failed · May 6, 2005 · Reims F406 · HF Communications System
  > (AUS) NR 2 HF ANTENNA BROKE AT EMPENNAGE ATTACHMENT POINT.
- [SDR AU510001450](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001450.md): Odor · detected · Apr 6, 2005 · Reims F406 · Air Distribution System
  > (AUS) ELECTRICAL BURNING ODOR IN CABIN. INVESTIGATION CONTINUING. (OTHER CAUSE: PENDING FINAL REPORT) (CASA 510001450)
- [SDR AU510001480](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001480.md): Motor · failed · Apr 5, 2005 · Reims F406 · Cabin Cooling System
  > (AUS) REAR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM ELECTRIC MOTOR FAILED. (CASA# 510001480)
- [SDR AU510001669](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001669.md): Wheel · cracked · Jan 8, 2005 · Reims F406 · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > (AUS) LT MLG WHEEL ASSEMBLY HAD 2 SECTIONS OF THE BEAD MISSING. TIRE DEFLATED DURING LANDING ROLL. (CASA NR 510001669)
- [SDR CA050419002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050419002.md): Engine · inoperative · Nov 25, 2004 · Reims F406 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > (CAN) DURING TAKEOFF, THE ENGINE EXPERIENCED AN UNCOMMANDED POWER REDUCTION. MFG WILL MONITOR THE INVESTIGATION OF THIS INCIDENT AND WILL ADVISE OF ROOT CAUSE, ONCEESTABLISHED.
- [SDR AUS20040496](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040496.md): Truss · corroded · Jun 7, 2004 · Reims F406 · Engine Mount Section
  > (AUS) LT ENGINE LOWER LT ATTACHMENT TRUSS CORRODED.
- [SDR AUS20040374](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040374.md): Wire · broken · May 7, 2004 · Reims F406 · Flight Control System Wiring
  > (AUS) FLAP CONTROL SYSTEM WIRE BROKEN. FAULT TRACE TO BROKEN WIRE A157B-A25799200 TO FLAP UP CONTROL SWITCH.
- [SDR AUS20040350](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040350.md): Strip · separated · Apr 23, 2004 · Reims F406 · Stall Warning System
  > (AUS) STALL STRIP MISSING.
- [SDR AUS20040385](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040385.md): Computer · faulty · Apr 14, 2004 · Reims F406 · Autopilot Computer
  > (AUS) AUTOPILOT COMPUTER FAULTY.
- [SDR AUS20040214](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040214.md): Clamp · failed · Mar 20, 2004 · Reims F406 · Propeller Feathering/Reversing
  > (AUS) LT ENGINE PROPELLER REVERSING LEVER CABLE CLAMP BOLT FAILED ALLOWING PROPELLER REVERSING PY LEVER TO DISCONNECT FROM PUSH/PULL CABLE.
- [SDR EPUA070304A](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EPUA070304A.md): Fire Loop · chafed · Mar 7, 2004 · N406GV · Reims F406 · Fire Detection
  > AS FLIGHT ENTERED DOWNWIND, THE RT FIRE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN AND FLIGHT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MX FOUND THE AFT FIRE LOOP WAS CHAFFED UNDER CLAMP.
- [SDR AUS20040137](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040137.md): Servo · faulty · Feb 29, 2004 · Reims F406 · Autopilot Main Servo
  > (AUS) AUTOPILOT ROLL SERVO CAPSTAN FOUND IN PIECES ON AIRCRAFT FLOOR. SIX FASTENEING SCREWS FOUND IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE SERVO MOUNT.
- [SDR AUS20040060](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040060.md): Altimeter · faulty · Feb 3, 2004 · Reims F406 · Altimeter, Barometric/Encoder
  > (AUS) ALTIMETER FITTED TO AIRCRAFT WITH INCORRECT ALTITUDE RANGE. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR.
- [SDR AUS20040059](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040059.md): Altimeter · faulty · Feb 3, 2004 · Reims F406 · Altimeter, Barometric/Encoder
  > (AUS) ALTIMETER FITTED TO AIRCRAFT WITH INCORRECT ALTITUDE RANGE. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR.
- [SDR AUS20040071](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040071.md): Controller · failed · Jan 25, 2004 · Reims F406 · Communications System
  > (AUS) COMMUNICATION SYSTEM CONTROL BOX FAILED.
- [SDR AUS20031121](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20031121.md): Tire · deflated · Nov 6, 2003 · Reims F406 · Tire
  > (AUS) NOSE WHEEL TIRE DEFLATED. NO DAMAGE TO WHEEL RIM. NOSE WHEEL MUD GUARD MISSING. INVESTIGATION FOUND THE VALVE STEM SHEARED FROM THE TUBE. SUSPECT VALVE STEM FAILURE CAUSED BY FATIGUE AND AGING OF THE RUBBER AROUND THE VALVE BASE.
- [SDR AUS20031067](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20031067.md): Spar Cap · corroded · Oct 15, 2003 · Reims F406 · Wing Spar
  > (AUS) RT WING MAIN SPAR LOWER SPAR CAP CORRODED. MICROBIOLOGICAL GROWTH FOUND ON INSIDE OF FUEL ACCESS PANELS 621BB AND 521BB AND 521CB.
- [SDR AUS20031013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20031013.md): Switch · faulty · Oct 2, 2003 · Reims F406 · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > (AUS) RT MAIN LANDING GEAR UPLOCK SWITCH FAILED.
- [SDR AUS20031155](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20031155.md): Wire · broken · Aug 29, 2003 · Reims F406 · Flight Control System Wiring
  > (AUS) FLAP UP MICROSWITCH WIRE BROKEN. SWITCH IS LOCATED BEHINDFLAP SELECTOR.
- [SDR AUS20030775](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030775.md): Motor · failed · Jul 31, 2003 · Reims F406 · Cabin Cooling System
  > (AUS) FORWARD AIR CONDITIONER ELECTRIC MOTOR FAILED.
- [SDR AUS20030575](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030575.md): Radome · bird strike · Jun 4, 2003 · Reims F406 · Aerodynamic Fairings
  > (AUS) BIRDSTRIKE ON SURVEILLANCE RADOME.
- [SDR AUS20030457](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030457.md): Switch · failed · Apr 22, 2003 · Reims F406 · Landing Gear Actuator
  > (AUS) NOSE LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR FAULTY. SWITCH OUT OF ADJUSTMENT.
- [SDR AUS20030403](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030403.md): Clamp · corroded · Apr 6, 2003 · Reims F406 · Pneumatic Distribution System
  > (AUS) NR 1 ENGINE SHUT DOWN FOLLOWING LT WING OVERHEAT WARNING.INVESTIGATION FOUND THE CLAMP ATTACHED TO THE PNEUMATIC FLOWCONTROL VALVE DOWNSTREAM FROM THE NO1 ENGINE BLEED PORT CORRODEDAND RUPTURED CAUSING EXCESSIVE AIR LEAKS.
- [SDR AUS20030378](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030378.md): Actuator · faulty · Mar 20, 2003 · Reims F406 · Landing Gear Actuator
  > (AUS) NOSE LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR FAULTY.

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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 = 'F406'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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