# Service difficulty reports: William E Wright RV-8 A list on [William E Wright RV-8](https://openairdocs.org/model/william-e-wright-rv-8.md). Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary. - [SDR 2020FA0000288](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2020FA0000288.md): Fork · binding · Mar 4, 2020 · N878DZ · Amtr RV8 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear > THIS 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-023AB - [SDR 2005FA0001597](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001597.md): Engine · malfunctioned · Dec 10, 2005 · N20EA · Amtr RV8 · Engine (Reciprocating) > FORCED 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 C - [SDR CA050223009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050223009.md): Sleeve · crimped · Feb 17, 2005 · Amtr RV8 · Aileron Control System > (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 A - [SDR AUS20031200](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20031200.md): Flying Wire · failed · Sep 21, 2003 · Amtr RV8 · Wing Miscellaneous Structure > (AUS) FLYING WIRE BROKEN. INVESTIGATION FOUND FLYING WIRES WERE UNDERSIZE. AIRCRAFT IS AMATEUR BUILT. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR. UNAPPROVED PART. - [SDR AUS20030891](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030891.md): Spacer · worn · Aug 13, 2003 · Amtr RV8 · Reciprocating Engine Rear Section > (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. - [SDR 2003FA0000665](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000665.md): Bolt · sheared · Jun 15, 2003 · Amtr RV8 · Fasteners > RV-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. - [SDR AUS20031142](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20031142.md): Rack · faulty · May 6, 2003 · Amtr RV8 · Electronic Shelf Section > (AUS) AUTOPILOT RACK FAULTY. RACK WAS TOO LONG FOR COMPUTER AND THE PINS WOULD NOT MATE CORRECTLY. RACK WAS A NEW ITEM. - [SDR AUS20030456](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030456.md): Nut · failed · Apr 19, 2003 · Amtr RV8 · Wheel/Ski/Float > (AUS) NOSE LANDING GEAR AXLE BOLT NUT FAILED. NOSEWHEEL SEPARATED FROM AIRCRAFT. - [SDR 2003FA0000156](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000156.md): Governor · malfunctioned · Feb 17, 2003 · N468JL · Amtr RV8 · Propeller Governor > PROPELLER 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 W - [SDR AUS20021098](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021098.md): Blade · delaminated · Oct 3, 2002 · Amtr RV8 · Propeller Blade Section > (AUS) PROPELLER LEADING EDGE DELAMINATING IN AREA OF TIP. - [SDR AUS20021073](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021073.md): Filter · unapproved part · Sep 10, 2002 · Amtr RV8 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System > (AUS) UNAPPROVED OIL FILTER INSTALLED. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR. UNAPPROVED PART. - [SDR AUS20021072](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021072.md): Filter · missing · Sep 10, 2002 · Amtr RV8 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System > (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. - [SDR AUS20020930](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020930.md): Hub · unapproved part · Aug 19, 2002 · Amtr RV8 · Propeller Hub Section > (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. - [SDR AUS20020931](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020931.md): Blade · unapproved part · Aug 16, 2002 · Amtr RV8 · Propeller Blade Section > (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 WI - [SDR AUS20020451](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020451.md): Rib · damaged · May 2, 2002 · Amtr RV8 · Wing, Rib/Bulkhead > (AUS) WING RIB LOCATED THIRD OUTBOARD FROM THE WING ROOT CONTAMINATED WITH MOISTURE. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD/CA25/7-1. - [SDR AUS20020450](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020450.md): Rib · damaged · Apr 8, 2002 · Amtr RV8 · Wing, Rib/Bulkhead > (AUS) RT WING ROOT RIB FAULTY DUE TO MOISTURE INGRESS. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD/CA25/7-1. - [SDR AUS20011095](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20011095.md): Hub · cracked · Oct 20, 2001 · Amtr RV8 · Propeller Hub Section > (AUS) PROPELLER HUB CRACKED. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AIRCRAFT MANUFACTURERS ALERT. - [SDR AUS20011134](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20011134.md): Crankshaft · cracked · Jul 19, 2001 · Amtr RV8 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section > (AUS) CRANKSHAFT CRACKED. SUSPECT CAUSED BY UNREPORTED PROPELLER STRIKE. CAM DRIVE BOLTS SHEARED. NO EVIDENCE OF LOCKWIRING ON BOLTS. - [SDR 2001FA0000374](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001FA0000374.md): Gasket · leaking · Feb 12, 2001 · N88PV · Amtr RV8 · Propeller Governor > GASKET 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. THE ## 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 = 'RV8' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/william-e-wright-rv-8/reports --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.