Textron 408

Service difficulty reports · 133

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_key = '408'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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SDR FXGA202610140001Skin · crackedFOUND 2 CRACKS ON LT WING UPPER SKIN. 1ST CRACK 2.3" LONG BETWEEN RIBS AT LBL 142.3 & 157.95, APPROXIMATELY 17.5 INCHES FORWARD OF WING TRAILING EDGE. 2ND CRACK 4.5" LONG BETWEEN RIBS AT LBL 157.95 & 173.6, APPROXIMATELY 14.25 INCHES FORWARD OF WING TRAILING EOct 14, 2026 · N408RE · Textrn 408 · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR 2026FA0000836Fairing · separatedUPPER VERTICAL TIP CAP FAIRING SEPARATED IN FLIGHT, SUBSEQUENTLY DAMAGING UPPER PORTION OF RUDDER, UPPER VERTICAL SKIN, ELEVATOR PUSH RODS AND ELEVATOR HORNS.Oct 14, 2026 · N703BA · Textrn 408 · Vertical StabilizerSDR FXTA20261016001Rib · cracked3 CRACKED RIBS RIGHT FLAP COVE. RIB P/N: 7822265-10 @ WS 100.5", RIB P/N: 7822265-12 @ WS 116.0", RIB P/N: 7822265-12 @ 131.5"Oct 12, 2026 · N409BA · Textrn 408 · Wing, Rib/BulkheadSDR COEA2026101213738Armature · crackedDURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION, A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED ON THE LT FWD INERTIAL SEPERATOR ARMATURE. REPLACED INERTIAL SEPERATOR FWD TORQUE TUBE IAW C408 MM 30-20-16. OPS CHECK GOOD.Oct 7, 2026 · N738FX · Textrn 408 · Ice/Rain Protection SystemSDR COEA2026101212767Skin · crackedDURING A POST FLIGHT INSPECTION, DISCOVERED A CRACK ON THE RT UPPER WING SKIN BETWEEN WS 224.32 AND WS 241.68. OPENOct 7, 2026 · N767FX · Textrn 408 · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR COEA2026101211767Skin · crackedDURING A POST FLIGHT INSPECTION, DISCOVERED A CRACK IN THE LT UPPER WING SKIN BETWEEN WS 157.95 AND WS 142.30. OPENOct 7, 2026 · N767FX · Textrn 408 · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR COEA2026100109708Skin · crackedEVIDENCE OF A CRACK ON THE R/H WING AFT SIDE TOWARDS THE OUTBOARD PORTION OF THE FLAP. OPENSep 30, 2026 · N708FX · Textrn 408 · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR COEA2026100108708Panel · dentedDENT UNDER LT SPONSON PANEL. OPENSep 29, 2026 · N708FX · Textrn 408 · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR COEA2026091707734Light · failedFLIGHT 204, GEG - MFR AIR TURNBACK, REMOTE CAB CASS MESSAGE DURING FLIGHT. AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO GEG. REPLACED LT WING TIP LIGHT ASSY. OPS CHKD GOOD.Sep 17, 2026 · N734FX · Textrn 408 · Exterior LightingSDR FXTA20260904001Skin · crackedINSPECTION PANEL ON TOP OF THE VERTICAL STABILIZER ATTACHMENT FLANGE CRACKED ALLOWING THE PANEL TO DEPART AIRCRAFT. THIS INSPECTION PANEL IN UNDER THE RUDDER HORN. TOP PANEL P/N: 7831102-23, ONCE ATTACHMENT FAILS HITS RUDDER AND PIECE FOUND IN ELEVATOR CONTROLSep 4, 2026 · N703BA · Textrn 408 · Vertical Stabilizer, Plate/SkinSDR COEA2026090306783Exhaust Stack · brokenRIGHT INBD EXHAUST STACK PORT FOR THE HEATED INTAKE DUCT BROKEN OFF. RT INBD EXHAUST STACK REPLACED IAW MM 78-10-05. MINOR REPAIR.Sep 2, 2026 · N783FX · Textrn 408 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR COEA2026082705738Master Cylinder · failedFLIGHT 7804, PILOT SIDE RIGHT BRAKE PEDAL INEFFECTIVE. REPLACED ALL 4 MASTER CYLINDERS AND RT BRAKE ASSEMBLY. FLUSHED ENTIRE SYSTEM. ALL CHECKS GOOD.Aug 26, 2026 · N738FX · Textrn 408 · Master Cylinder/Brake ValveSDR COEA2026081904738Brake · contaminatedRIGHT BRAKE INEFFECTIVE DURING ROLLOUT. BLED AIR FROM RT BRAKE ASSY. OPS CHECKED GOOD. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.Aug 18, 2026 · N738FX · Textrn 408 · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR COEA2026100810759Stringer · damagedON SKIN REMOVAL, FOUND OVERSIZED HOLE IN FRAME 3, ON STRINGER 13L. FREEZE BUSHING REPAIR TO OVERSIZED HOLE, FRAME 3, ON STRINGER 13L IAW FR-408-00-15-54161.Aug 5, 2026 · N759FX · Textrn 408 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/StringerSDR FXTA20260804001Strut · damagedDURING PREFLIGHT, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE RH UPPER WING STRUT MISSING PART OF METAL FAIRING. APPEARS THAT DURING MANUFACTURE THE SEAMS WERE OFFSET CAUSING A STRESS IN THE SKIN ALLOWING IT TO CRACK.Aug 4, 2026 · N408BA · Textrn 408 · Wing Main, Frame StructureSDR FXTA20260628002Flex Drive · failedRT OUTBOARD FLAP FLEX SHAFT RUBBER CASE FAILING AT THE CRIMP UNDER STAINLESS STEEL OUTER WRAP. THIS SEPARATION ALLOWS THE OUTER CASE TO LENGTHEN AND THE INNER DRIVE SHAFT CAN SLIDE LEFT AND RIGHT TO THE POINT THE DRIVE COMES OUT OF THE JACKSCREW CAUSING THE FLJun 28, 2026 · N409BA · Textrn 408 · Trailing Edge Flap ActuatorSDR FXTA20260628001Bolt · looseFLAP ACTUATOR ATTACHMENT HARDWARE FOUND LOOSEJun 28, 2026 · N409BA · Textrn 408 · Wing, Attach FittingsSDR FXTA20260626001Bolt · looseFLAP ACTUATOR ATTACHMENT HARDWARE FOUND LOOSEJun 26, 2026 · N701BA · Textrn 408 · Leading Edge Slat ActuatorSDR COEA2026101314759Skin · damagedPERMANENT REPAIR OF L/H NOSE SKIN AND L/H DOOR DRIP CAP DAMAGE. PERMANENT REPAIR COMPLETED IAW DQ51100M2.Jun 19, 2026 · N759FX · Textrn 408 · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR FXTA20260617001Flex Drive · failedLH AND RH OUTBOARD FLAP FLEX SHAFT RUBBER CASE FAILING AT THE CRIMP UNDER STAINLESS STEEL OUTER WRAP. THIS SEPARATION ALLOWS THE OUTER CASE TO LENGTHEN AND THE INNER DRIVE SHAFT CAN SLIDE LEFT AND RIGHT TO THE POINT THE DRIVE COMES OUT OF THE JACKSCREW CAUSINGJun 17, 2026 · N701BA · Textrn 408 · Leading Edge Slat Control SystemSDR FXGA202606150001Drive Cable · deformedFLAP FAIL CASS MESSAGE INDICATED WHEN FLAP DEPLOYED FROM FULL UP. UPON INVESTIGATION FOUND THE LT FLAP HAD A SLIGHT TWIST. THE OTBD ACTUATOR HAD NOT ENGAGED TO DRIVE THE FLAP AND THE INBD ACTUATOR DROVE THE INBOARD SIDE DOWN ABOUT 3 DEGREES BEFORE THE SYSTEM DJun 12, 2026 · N418RE · Textrn 408 · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR MTNA2026061500002Probe · false indicationON JUNE 12, 2026, DURING DESCENT ON FLIGHT MTN8380 FROM MEM TO DHN, 714FX, EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT FUEL LEVEL LO R AND FUEL LEVEL LO L AMBER CAS MESSAGES BEGINNING APPROX 15 MINS PRIOR TO LANDING WITH 3,210 LBS INDICATED FOB AT DEPARTURE. THE RIGHT TANK LEVEJun 12, 2026 · N714FX · Textrn 408 · Fuel Indicating SystemSDR MTNA2026051900001Probe · false indicationWHEN N743FX LANDED IN MCO LAST NIGHT WITH THE LOW FUEL LIGHT ON, WHEN THE PIC WAS PULLING INTO PARK, THEY HAD APPROXIMATELY 700 LBS AND THE NR 2 ENGINE SHUT OFF. THE RT SIDE NR 4 PROBE SEEMS TO BE WAY OFF PER 28-40-00.May 19, 2026 · N743FX · Textrn 408 · Fuel Indicating SystemSDR 2026FA0000312Torque Tube · damagedPERFORMED INSPECTION OF THE RUDDER HINGES INSTALLATION DUE TO THE CUSTOMER REQUEST. ALL FOUND SATISFACTORY. DURING THE INSPECTION TECHNICIAN TOUCH THE ELEVATORS LH & RH SIDE AND FEELS FREE PLAY. WITH THE INSPECTION MIRROR AND TORCH PERFORMED QUICK CHECK AND REApr 28, 2026 · N408TL · Textrn 408 · Elevator StructureSDR 2026FA0000310Torque Tube · excess playPERFORMED INSPECTION OF THE RUDDER HINGES INSTALLATION DUE TO THE CUSTOMER REQUEST. ALL FOUND SATISFACTORY. DURING THE INSPECTION TECHNICIAN TOUCH THE ELEVATORS LH & RH SIDE AND FEELS FREE PLAY. WITH THE INSPECTION MIRROR AND TORCH PERFORMED QUICK CHECK AND REApr 28, 2026 · N408TL · Textrn 408 · Flight Control SystemSDR MTNA2026061500001Probe · false indicationDURING MTNA'S 800 HR INSPECTION ON 758FX IT WAS IDENTIFIED THAT: LEFT FUEL QTY FOUND TO BE INACURATE, WITH EMPTY LEFT SIDE IS 77OLB OF FUEL MX: SYSTEM T/S PERFORMED, DETERMINED #4 PROBE AT FAULT PER C408 MM CHAPT 28-40-00. REPLACED #4 LEFT FUEL QTY PROBE AND Apr 23, 2026 · N758FX · Textrn 408 · Fuel Indicating SystemSDR COEA2026041703781Brake · contaminatedFLIGHT 8737, GEG - YKM R/H BRAKE PEDAL SOFT, LITTLE TO NO BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS DURING TAXI. SHUT DOWN AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS TOWED BACK TO THE RAMP. MAINTENANCE PERFORMED INSPECTIONS AND CLEANED DEICE FLUID FROM THE R/H BRAKE. ENGINE RUN AND TAXI CHECKS GOApr 16, 2026 · N781FX · Textrn 408 · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR COEA2026010702708Pressure Switch · faultedFLIGHT 8737, ENROUTE GEG - YKM AIR TURNBACK, DURING CRUISE, THE STAB DE-ICE FAIL ILLUMINATED. DUE TO ICING CONDITIONS, THE PILOT DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND RETURNED TO GEG WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REMOVED THE EMPENNAGE PRESSURE SWITCH SV001 AND FOUND RJan 6, 2026 · N708FX · Textrn 408 · Airfoil Anti/De-ice SystemSDR COEA2026010601759Lead · faultedFLIGHT 8658, ENROUTE: SMF - CEC AIR TURNBACK, RECURRING AMBER PROP HEAT L CAS MESSAGE MIDWAY TO CEC DURING ICING CONDITIONS. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SMF. NO EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED. LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE LT NR 3 PROP LEAD. Jan 5, 2026 · N759FX · Textrn 408 · Ice/Rain Protection System WiringSDR 2026FA0000059Tach Generator · looseON 12/25/25, WE HAD AN INFLIGHT EMERGENCY DECLARED BY THE FLIGHT CREW FOR #1 ENGINE PROP SPEED ERRATIC. THE CREW REPORTED THE #1 ENGINE PROPELLER SPEED WAS JUMPING AROUND BETWEEN 1400 AND 1900 IN CLIMB SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF. THE CREW SAID ALL OTHER ENGINE INDIDec 25, 2025 · N971LA · Textrn 408 · Propeller Indication SystemSDR K2AA2026010900001Fuel Filter · bypassingPILOT REPORTED FUEL BYPASS CAS MESSAGE ON LH ENGINE DURING FLIGHT.Dec 11, 2025 · N408KA · Textrn 408 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR COEA2025110612738Panel · crackedNUMBER 2 ENGINE INBD PLENUM PANEL SKIN CRACKED AT AFT END OF TOP STIFFENER. STOP DRILLED CRACK AND COVERED WITH SPEED TAPE IAW DQ428170M2. REPLACED THE PLENUM PANEL IAW MM 6-40-50 REV. 5 AND IPC 54-10-25-01 REV. 10.Nov 3, 2025 · N738FX · Textrn 408 · Nacelle/Pylon, Main FrameSDR COEA2025110611738Panel · crackedWO 272105 NR 6 MINOR REPAIR/DISCREPANCY: #1 ENGINE OUTBOARD PLENUM PANEL SKIN CRACKED AT AFT END OF TOP STIFFENER. STOP DRILLED CRACK AND COVERED WITH SPEED TAPE IAW DQ428170M2. REPLACED THE PLENUM PANEL IAW MM 6-40-50 REV. 5 AND IPC 54-10-25-01 REV. 10.Nov 3, 2025 · N738FX · Textrn 408 · Nacelle/Pylon, Main FrameSDR COEA2025110610738Panel · crackedWO 272105 NR 5 MINOR: NR 1 ENGINE INBD PLENUM PANEL SKIN CRACKED AT AFT END OF TOP STIFFENER. REPLACED THE PLENUM PANEL IAW C408MM 6-40-50 REV.11Nov 3, 2025 · N738FX · Textrn 408 · Nacelle/Pylon, Main FrameSDR COEA2025110616759Link · corrodedWO 271980 NR 5 MINOR REPAIR/DISCREPANCY: RT ENGINE AFT DOOR LINK ASSY FRETTED AROUND CHAMBERED AREA. REPLACED RT AFT INERTIAL SEPERATOR DOOR LINK ASSY REF IPC 30-20-05 FIG 1-5.Oct 30, 2025 · N759FX · Textrn 408 · Nacelle/Pylon, Main FrameSDR COEA2025110615759Link · corrodedWO 271980 NR 3 MINOR REPAIR/DISCREPANCY: LT ENGINE AFT DOOR LINK ASSY FRETTED AROUND CHAMBERED AREA. CORRECTIVE ACTION: REPLACED L/H AFT INERTIAL SEPERATOR DOOR LINK ASSY. REF IPC 30-20-05 FIG 1-5.Oct 30, 2025 · N759FX · Textrn 408 · Nacelle/Pylon, Main FrameSDR COEA2025110614759Link · crackedWO 271980 NR 2 MINOR REPAIR/DISCREPANCY: R/H ENGINE FWD DOOR LINK ASSY IS CRACKED. REPLACED FWD INERTIAL SEPERATOR DOOR LINK ASSY REF C408 IPC 30-20-05 FIG 1-5.Oct 30, 2025 · N759FX · Textrn 408 · Nacelle/Pylon, Main FrameSDR FXTA20251029001Cylinder · leakingPILOT FELT STRONG LEFT RUDDER PRESSURE ON TWO CONSECUTIVE TAKE OFFSOct 29, 2025 · N409BA · Textrn 408 · Rudder Control SystemSDR FXTA20251106001Seal · brokenRH MAIN LANDING SCRAPPER SEAL BROKEN AND HANGING FROM BOTTOM OF STRUT.Oct 23, 2025 · N701BA · Textrn 408 · Main Landing GearSDR FXTA2025111000001Transducer · failedON TAKE OFF RIGHT ENGINE LOSS TORQUE INDICATION.Oct 20, 2025 · N703BA · Textrn 408 · Engine Indicating SystemSDR COEA2025110613778Mechanism · crackedWO 271981 NR 5 MINOR REPAIR/DISCREPANCY: #1 AND #2 ENGINE SEPERATOR FWD DOOR LINK CRACKED. CORRECTIVE ACTION: REPLACED #1 AND #2 ENGINE INERTIAL SEPERATOR CONTROL MECHANISM ASSYS IAW C408 MM 30-20-16.Oct 17, 2025 · N778FX · Textrn 408 · Nacelle/Pylon StructureSDR COEA2025091109757Support · damagedLEFT ENGINE INBOARD AFT TRUSS SUPPORT DAMAGE. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND APPLIED SURFACE TREATMENT PER SRM.Sep 10, 2025 · N757FX · Textrn 408 · Engine Mount SectionSDR COEA2025091108757Bracket · gougedDAMAGE FOUND ON THE LEFT ENGINE INBOARD AFT FIREWALL BEHIND ICE VANE ACT REAR BRACKET ASSY. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND APPLIED SURFACE TREATMENT PER SRM.Sep 10, 2025 · N757FX · Textrn 408 · Nacelle/Pylon, Main FrameSDR COEA2025091107757Rod End · shearedLEFT ENGINE ICE VANE ACTUATOR AFT CLEVIS SHEARED OFF. REPLACED BROKEN ROD END AND RE-INSTALLED ICE VANE ACTUATOR IAW C408 MM 30-20-00.Sep 10, 2025 · N757FX · Textrn 408 · Engine Anti-Icing SystemSDR COEA2025082106759Seat · crackedCAPTAIN SEAT BROKEN, FOAM UNDER CUSHION CRACKED. REPLACED WITH NEW CREW SEAT REF. MM 25-71-05.Aug 20, 2025 · N759FX · Textrn 408 · Flight Compartment EquipmentSDR MTNA20250815001Access Panel · crackedCRACK FOUND ON RH ENGINE NACELLE..... PERFORMED TEMP REPAIR PER MAC EO # C408-54-0003 AND CESSNA 408 NACELLE CRACKING MINOR REPAIR LETTER DQ42817M3 DATED OCTOBER 16, 2024Aug 13, 2025 · N743FX · Textrn 408 · Nacelle/Pylon, Plate/SkinSDR COEA2025081904734Support · crackedCAPTAIN SEAT L/H BOTTOM SUPPORT CRACKED. REPLACED WITH NEW SEAT REF. C408 MM 25-10-05.Aug 11, 2025 · N734FX · Textrn 408 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR COEA2025081903708Pan · crackedCAPTAIN SEAT SUPPORT PAN CRACKED. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE CREW SEAT IAW 408 MM 25-10-05.Aug 11, 2025 · N708FX · Textrn 408 · Flight Compartment EquipmentSDR COEA2025080702708Fuel Filter · faultedFLT 8737 GEG-YKM AIR TURNBACK NO EMERGENCY DECLARED. FUEL BYPASS LIGHT TURNED ON DURING CLIMB. MAINTENANCE REPLACED BOTH FUEL HEATER FILTERS. LEAK CHECKS GOOD. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.Aug 7, 2025 · N708FX · Textrn 408 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR COEA2025081905738Seat · crackedPILOT SEAT CRACKED. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE PILOT SEAT.Aug 5, 2025 · N738FX · Textrn 408 · Flight Compartment Equipment
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