Vector RV-8

Service difficulty reports · 19

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Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "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 = 'RV8'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

SDR 2020FA0000288Fork · bindingTHIS REPORT IS THE RESULT OF AN AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT RESULTING IN THE AIRCRAFT DEPARTING THE RUNWAY ON LANDING. EXAMINED THE TAIL WHEEL ASSEMBLY WITH A FOCUS ON THE THE TAIL WHEEL 'LOCKING' MECHANISM. FOUND THAT THE KEY SLIDE (P/N WD-102C)AND SPRING (P/N LC-023ABMar 4, 2020 · N878DZ · Amtr RV8 · Nose/Tail Landing GearSDR 2005FA0001597Engine · malfunctionedFORCED LANDING, DUE TO ENG FAIL DURING TAKEOFF. DAMAGE TO AC INCLUDED LT MLG WAS BROKEN, LT WING TIP SKIN DENTED, LWR ENG COWLING DAMAGED. DAMAGE TO AC WAS CONSIDERED TO BE MINOR. INSP OF AC REVEALED LT FUEL TANK WAS FULL OF FUEL; FUEL QTY IN RT FUEL TANK CDec 10, 2005 · N20EA · Amtr RV8 · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR CA050223009Sleeve · crimped(CAN) UPON ASSY OF NEW .0937 INCH STAINLESS STEEL CONTROL CABLES. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE NICOPRESS SLEEVES WERE NOT CRIMPED SUFFICIENTLY. SOME CABLES PULL TESTED ACTUALLY PULLED APART. THE NICOPRESS TOOL WAS CALIBRATED USING THE TOOL GO/NO-GO GAUGE. IT AFeb 17, 2005 · Amtr RV8 · Aileron Control SystemSDR AUS20031200Flying Wire · failed(AUS) FLYING WIRE BROKEN. INVESTIGATION FOUND FLYING WIRES WERE UNDERSIZE. AIRCRAFT IS AMATEUR BUILT. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR. UNAPPROVED PART.Sep 21, 2003 · Amtr RV8 · Wing Miscellaneous StructureSDR AUS20030891Spacer · worn(AUS) ENGINE OIL FILTER CONTAMINATED WITH BRONZE PARTICLES. INVESTIGATION FOUND THE TACHOMETER DRIVESHAFT SPACER HAD COME LOOSE FROM THE CAMSHAFT AND WAS WEARING ON THE SHAFT ROLL PIN.Aug 13, 2003 · Amtr RV8 · Reciprocating Engine Rear SectionSDR 2003FA0000665Bolt · shearedRV-8, N9868K, LANDED AND BEGAN ROLLOUT WHEN THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR ASSEMBLY DEPARTED AIRCRAFT. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR LEG ATTACH BOLT SHEARED/BROKE. FAILED LANDING GEAR PARTS HAVE BEEN SENT FOR ANALYSIS.Jun 15, 2003 · Amtr RV8 · FastenersSDR AUS20031142Rack · faulty(AUS) AUTOPILOT RACK FAULTY. RACK WAS TOO LONG FOR COMPUTER AND THE PINS WOULD NOT MATE CORRECTLY. RACK WAS A NEW ITEM.May 6, 2003 · Amtr RV8 · Electronic Shelf SectionSDR AUS20030456Nut · failed(AUS) NOSE LANDING GEAR AXLE BOLT NUT FAILED. NOSEWHEEL SEPARATED FROM AIRCRAFT.Apr 19, 2003 · Amtr RV8 · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR 2003FA0000156Governor · malfunctionedPROPELLER WOULD CYCLE NORMALLY DURING RUN UP. AFTER TAKE OFF THE PROP WOULD BECOME UNCONTROLLABLE. RMP ONLY CONTROLLABLE BY THROTTLE, NOT PROPELLER CONTROL. REMOVAL AND DISASSEMBLY OF PROP GOVERNOR REVEALED THAT ALLEN SCREW HAD BACKED OUT OF REAR OF UNIT AND WFeb 17, 2003 · N468JL · Amtr RV8 · Propeller GovernorSDR AUS20021098Blade · delaminated(AUS) PROPELLER LEADING EDGE DELAMINATING IN AREA OF TIP.Oct 3, 2002 · Amtr RV8 · Propeller Blade SectionSDR AUS20021073Filter · unapproved part(AUS) UNAPPROVED OIL FILTER INSTALLED. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR. UNAPPROVED PART.Sep 10, 2002 · Amtr RV8 · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR AUS20021072Filter · missing(AUS) ENGINE SUMP FITTED WITH NO SUCTION FILTER IN THE OIL SYSTEM. APIECE OF LOCKWIRE APPROXIMATELY 15.875MM (0.625IN) LONG WAS FOUND IN AN OIL GALLERY. DAMAGE TO OIL PUMP, CRANKSHAFT REAR BEARINGAND THRUST BEARING SURFACES. ALL PISTON SKIRTS SEVERELY SCORED.Sep 10, 2002 · Amtr RV8 · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR AUS20020930Hub · unapproved part(AUS) PROPELLER HUB IS A SUSPECT UNAPPROVED PART. INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT THE HUB SERIAL NUMBER IS NOT USED ON THIS TYPE OF AIRCRAFT. HUB FLANGE TYPE ALSO INCORRECT. FURTHER INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT THE ORIGINAL MODEL STAMPINGS HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY REMOVED.Aug 19, 2002 · Amtr RV8 · Propeller Hub SectionSDR AUS20020931Blade · unapproved part(AUS) PROPELLER BLADE SUSPECT UNAPPROVED PART. INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT THE BLADE HAD ORIGINALLY BEEN AN FC7666A BLADE BUT HAD BEEN ILLEGALLY MODIFIED BY UNKNOWN PARTIES TO AN F7666A BLADE. THE BLADE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE BLADE WIAug 16, 2002 · Amtr RV8 · Propeller Blade SectionSDR AUS20020451Rib · damaged(AUS) WING RIB LOCATED THIRD OUTBOARD FROM THE WING ROOT CONTAMINATED WITH MOISTURE. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD/CA25/7-1.May 2, 2002 · Amtr RV8 · Wing, Rib/BulkheadSDR AUS20020450Rib · damaged(AUS) RT WING ROOT RIB FAULTY DUE TO MOISTURE INGRESS. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD/CA25/7-1.Apr 8, 2002 · Amtr RV8 · Wing, Rib/BulkheadSDR AUS20011095Hub · cracked(AUS) PROPELLER HUB CRACKED. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AIRCRAFT MANUFACTURERS ALERT.Oct 20, 2001 · Amtr RV8 · Propeller Hub SectionSDR AUS20011134Crankshaft · cracked(AUS) CRANKSHAFT CRACKED. SUSPECT CAUSED BY UNREPORTED PROPELLER STRIKE. CAM DRIVE BOLTS SHEARED. NO EVIDENCE OF LOCKWIRING ON BOLTS.Jul 19, 2001 · Amtr RV8 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 2001FA0000374Gasket · leakingGASKET PN MS914401 THAT IS SUPLIED WITH THE NEW GOVERNOR DOES NOT COVER THE FULL FACE MATING SURFACE OF THE GOVERNOR EXPOSING APPROX. .0625 INCH OF THE LOWER SCREW HOLE. THE LOWER SCREW HOLE INTERSECTS AN OIL PRESSURE CAVITY ON THE ENGINE MATING SERVICE. THEFeb 12, 2001 · N88PV · Amtr RV8 · Propeller Governor
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