# Service difficulty reports: Saab 2000

A list on [Saab 2000](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-2000.md).

Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary.

- [SDR 2025FA0000689](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2025FA0000689.md): Starter Gen · unserviceable · Oct 7, 2025 · N997LM · Beech 2000 · Starter-Generator
  > THE ENGINE DID NOT START. WE FOLLOWED STANDARD PROCEDURES AND CONTACTED THE DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE (DOM). AS A RESULT, THE FLIGHT HAS BEEN CANCELED. WE NOW NEED TO TROUBLESHOOT AND ISOLATE THE FAULT. CORRECTIVE ACTION IS BEING TAKEN UNDER WORK ORDER LC25-049
- [SDR 2021FA0000282](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021FA0000282.md): Propeller · failed · Oct 7, 2021 · N811BB · Beech 2000 · Propeller System
  > NO. 1 ENGINE CAE510042 EXPERIENCED UN-COMMANDED SHUTDOWM IN CRUISE FLIGHT
- [SDR 2010FA0000516](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000516.md): Windshield · cracked · May 28, 2010 · N143DE · Beech 2000 · Flight Compartment Windows
  > RT WINDSHIELD CRACKED.
- [SDR E812004F00003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/E812004F00003.md): Mount · cracked · Feb 11, 2004 · N8158X · Beech 2000 · Main Landing Gear Attach Section
  > DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION FOUND ANGLE ON NOSE GEAR LOCK LINK UPPER HALF THAT NOSE GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED SWITCH S190 IS MOUNTED TO, CRACKED AT RADIUS APPROX.7500 WAY THROUGH. FURTHER INVESTIGATION SHOWED THAT REAR END OF SWITCH ASSY WHERE WIRING AND STRAIN REL
- [SDR CGO2003F00009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CGO2003F00009.md): Line · cracked · Oct 17, 2003 · N8158X · Beech 2000 · Hydraulic System, Main
  > DURING SCHEDULED INSPECTION NOTED HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAK FROM HYDRAULIC LINE CONNECTING POWER BRAKE SYSTEM FILTER ASSY. TO SYSTEM ACCUMULATOR. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED TUBING TO BE CRACKED NEXT TO B NUT FITTING. POSSIBLE CAUSES MAY INCLUDE TUBING MISALI
- [SDR CGO2003F00007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CGO2003F00007.md): Panel · cracked · Apr 7, 2003 · N8283S · Beech 2000 · Nacelle/Pylon, Plate/Skin
  > FOUND CRACK/ DELAMINATED AREA IN PRODUCTION LAP JOINT BETWEEN MOLDED HALVES OF CLOSEOUT PANEL AT APPROX 6 OCLOCK POSITION BELOW SPINNER CUT-OUT AND ABOVE OIL COOLER EXIT DUCT. AREA USUALLY DIRTY/GREASY, HAVE TO CLEAN THOROUGHLY AND FLEX PARTS TO INSPECT ADEQU
- [SDR CGO2002F00005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CGO2002F00005.md): Pressure Switch · malfunctioned · Nov 15, 2002 · N8283S · Beech 2000 · Fuel Indicating System
  > REPLACED PRESSURE SWITCH ASSEMBLY. PILOT COMPLAINT OF LOW FUEL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT COMING ON ALTITUDE. HAVE NOTED THIS TO BE A REOCCURRING PROBLEM WITH NEW -27 SWITCH ASSEMBLY. OLDER DASH NUMBER SWITCH ASSEMBLY USUALLY HAD A MUCH LONGER TBF RATE. PRESSU
- [SDR 2002FA0000819](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000819.md): Wheel · destroyed · Jun 27, 2002 · N786BP · Beech 2000 · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > RIGHT INBOARD WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY DEPARTED THE AIRCRAFT AFTER TAKEOFF. WHEEL BEARING HAD DISINTEGRATED. INSPECTION REVEALED NR 2 WHEEL BEARINGS SPALLED AND NR 4 WHEEL BEARINGS OVERHEATED. 71 HOURS SINCE INSPECTION AND LUBE. RECOMMEND MORE FREQUENT LUB
- [SDR EY2R57048](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EY2R57048.md): Stud · corroded · Jul 19, 2000 · Beech 2000 · Propeller Hub Section
  > TWO STUDS CORRODED ON OUTSIDE DIAMETER. (X)
- [SDR 20000501SH006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000501SH006.md): Support Bracket · cracked · Apr 4, 2000 · N638LD · Beech 2000 · Nacelle/Pylon Structure
  > THE SUPPORT ASSY (MOUNTING BRACKET) FOR BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT ENGINE FIRE EXTINGUISHER BOTTLES WAS FOUND CRACKED. THIS MOUNTING BRACKET HAS BEEN FOUND CRACKED ON SEVERAL OTHER MODEL 2000 AIRCRAFT. SUBMITTER STATED THEIR EXPERIENCE HAS BEEN THAT A REPLACEME
- [SDR 20000405SH030](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000405SH030.md): Bearing · disintegrated · Jan 28, 2000 · N8283S · Beech 2000 · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > PILOT NOTICED RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR INBOARD WHEEL ASSEMBLY TILTED AND HUB CAP BULGED. UPON INSPECTION, FOUND INBOARD BEARING (HUBCAP SIDE) HAD FAILED CAUSING DAMAGE TO WHEEL AND BRAKE ASSY. NO APPARENT FAULT IN WORKMANSHIP FOUND. (X)
- [SDR 97ZZZX4159](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4159.md): Vent Blower · failed · Aug 14, 1997 · N8074S · Beech 2000 · Air Distribution Fan
  > CREW HAD SMOKE IN THE CABIN IN-FLIGHT. PROBLEM FOUND TO BE COMING FROM THE VENT BLOWER.
- [SDR 97ZZZX1322](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX1322.md): Line · chafed · Mar 19, 1997 · N999RF · Beech 2000 · Fuel Flow Sensor
  > DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION, FOUND THE STAINLESS STEEL FUEL LINE FROM THE FUEL FLOW TRANSDUCER TO FLOW DIVIDER IN CONTACT WITH AND CHAFED INTO BY POWER LEVER BRACKET, P/N 122-940028-1. CHAFE AREA IS AT THE APEX OF THE FIRST BEND OF THIS LINE AS IT LEAVES THE FU
- [SDR 96ZZZX3397](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3397.md): Axle · rusted · Jun 8, 1996 · N8025L · Beech 2000 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck
  > DURING AN ABC PHASE INSPECTION, THE RT OUTBOARD WHEEL AND BRAKE WERE REMOVED. CORROSION (RUST) WAS FOUND ON THE AXLE WHERE THE BRAKE CALIPER RIDES. THE RUST WAS.300 INCH WIDE AND FORMED A BAND ALL THE WAY AROUND THE AXLE. THE DEPTH OF THE PIT MEASURED.030
- [SDR 96ZZZX3233](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3233.md): Uplock Hook · cracked · Jun 8, 1996 · N8025L · Beech 2000 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > A BULGE WAS FOUND WHERE THE UPLOCK ROLLER STRIKES THE UPLOCK HOOK. THE HOOK HAD STARTED CRACKING AT THE BULGE. REPLACED UPLOCK HOOK.
- [SDR 96ZZZX2613](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2613.md): Ball Joint · detached · May 8, 1996 · N8244L · Beech 2000 · Power Lever
  > THROTTLE BALL SWIVEL HAD BACKED OFF FROM THREADED ROD END ON CABLE END. SWEDGE STAKES HAD COME LOOSE ALLOWING ROD TO BACK OFF AND DISENGAGE THROTTLE. PILOT SHUT ENGINE OFF. ALL NORMAL, LANDING, ETC. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS EITHER DRILLING HOLE CLOSE TO SWIVEL E
- [SDR 96ZZZX1364](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX1364.md): Ball Joint · disconnected · Feb 20, 1996 · N214JB · Beech 2000 · Power Lever
  > RIGHT ENGINE POWER LEVER CABLE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY CAME UNSCREWED AT RT ENGINE DISCONNECTING RT POWER LEVER CONTROL TO RT ENGINE DURING FLIGHT. THE COLLAR OF BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY IS STAKED TO PROVIDE A FRICTION LOCK BETWEEN OUTER COLLAR AND INNER NUT. SUBMITT
- [SDR 95ZZZX5710](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX5710.md): Wheel · departed · Sep 15, 1995 · N8025L · Beech 2000 · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > LEFT MAIN INBOARD WHEEL DEPARTED AIRCRAFT ON TAKEOFF. AIRCRAFT MADE SUCCESSFUL LANDING ON REMAINING WHEEL. DETERMINED WHEEL BEARINGS FAILED DUE TO IMPROPER LUBRICATION CAUSING WHEEL TO DEPART. SUGGEST A MORE FREQUENT INSPECTION AND LUBRICATION SCHEDULE FOR
- [SDR 95ZZZX5709](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX5709.md): Bearing · failed · Sep 15, 1995 · N8025L · Beech 2000 · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > LT MAIN INBOARD WHEEL ASSY DEPARTED ACFT ON TAKEOFF ROLL. ACFT CONTINUED THE FLIGHT AND MADE A SUCCESSFUL LANDING ON REMAINING WHEEL. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE WHEEL BEARINGS FAILED DUE TO CONTAMINATION OF THE BEARING LUBRICATION. TOTAL TIME SINCE MAIN WHE
- [SDR 95ZZZX3428](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX3428.md): Fasteners · failed · Jun 21, 1995 · N8246S · Beech 2000 · Engine Cowling System
  > DURING INSPECTION FOUND VENTRAL FIN DAMAGED. FOUND UPPER COWLING FASTENER HAD COME LOOSE, STRUCK PROPELLER AND WAS THEN THROWN INTO VENTRAL FIN. FASTENER WAS STILL LODGED IN FIN. PROPELLER WAS REMOVED FOR REPAIRS AND FIN REPAIRED PER STRUCTURAL REPAIR MANUA
- [SDR 95ZZZX2641](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX2641.md): Blower · blades defective · May 11, 1995 · N8074S · Beech 2000 · Air Distribution Fan
  > PILOT REPORTED A VIBRATION IN FLOOR. FURTHER INVESTIGATION SHOWED AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSOR AXIAL BLOWER WAS MISSING APPROXIMATELY 30 PERCENT TO 35 PERCENT OF BLADES CAUSING A SEVERE IMBALANCE. CAUSE OF MISSING BLADES UNKNOWN.
- [SDR 95ZZZX2643](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX2643.md): De-Ice Boot · defective · May 4, 1995 · N5549B · Beech 2000 · Airfoil Anti/De-ice System
  > LEFT FORWARD WING DE-ICE BOOT BALLOONING IN-FLIGHT. THIS UNIT WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH A NEW UNIT. THIS UNIT WAS PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED 11-4-92. THIS IS A CONTINUING PROBLEM WITH THE MODEL 2000 AIRCRAFT.
- [SDR 95ZZZX2642](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX2642.md): De-Ice Boot · defective · May 4, 1995 · N5549B · Beech 2000 · Airfoil Anti/De-ice System
  > RIGHT FOWARD WING DE-ICE BOOT BALLOONING IN-FLIGHT. THIS UNIT WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH A NEW UNIT. THIS UNIT WAS PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED ONE YEAR PRIOR. THIS IS A CONTINUING PROBLEM WITH THE MODEL 2000 AIRCRAFT.

## 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 = '2000'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-2000/reports

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