# Service difficulty reports: N797AL

A list on [N797AL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N797AL.md).

Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Newest first.

- [SDR RRXA001042](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA001042.md): Transponder · failed · Aug 9, 2000 · N797AL · Doug DC863 · ATC Transponder System
  > NR 1 TRANSPONDER INOP. NR 2 TRANSPONDER INOP. NR 1 PREVIOUSLY DEFERRED SEE LP 9230-04. CLOSING ACTION REMOVED AND REPLACED TRANSPONDER SYS FUNCTIONAL TEST OK BY AVIONIC SVC RO A97A0017 USING IFR ATC-600A29 GROUND TEST SET PER MM 34-53-0. THIS CLEARS DMI C9
- [SDR RRXA000235](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA000235.md): Engine · malfunctioned · Apr 15, 2000 · N797AL · Doug DC863 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > ON TAKEOFF AT KBRO (TEMP 23C, FIELD ELE 23 FT, ANTI-ICE OFF, MAX PWR, 1.87 EPR) NR 1 ENG EGT EXCEEDED 600 CELSIUS (APPROX 610 CELSIUS FOR 5 SECONDS) AFTER LIFT OFF. POWER HAD TO BE REDUCED TO 1.70 EPR TO MAINTAIN EGT WITHIN LIMITS. SHUT ENG DOWN AS PER GOM
- [SDR RRXA991154](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA991154.md): Switch · out of adjust · Jun 23, 1999 · N797AL · Doug DC863 · Door Warning System
  > PASSING FL 10.0 AT DIFF PRESS 4 PSI MAIN CARGO DOOR WARNING LIGHT IN THE COCKPIT AND BY THE DOOR ILLUMINATED DEPRESSURIZED THE CABIN AT 2 1/2 DIFF PRESS WARNING LIGHT GOES OUT. ADJUSTED CARGO DOOR CLOSED SWITCH AND ADJUSTED TENSION ON GANG BAR IAW ROSENBALM A
- [SDR RRXA991139](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA991139.md): Fitting · corroded · Jan 29, 1999 · N797AL · Doug DC863 · Wing, Fuselage Attach Fittings
  > DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT FOUND CORROSION, WING, LEFT W/W OVERHEAD O/B SIDE STUB FITTING AT LONGERON 24 LEFT. DAMAGE EXCEEDED LIMITS IAW DC-8 SRM. REMOVED DAMAGED, TREATED AREA IAW DC-8 SRM 51-1-8. FABRICATED AND INSTALLED DOUBLERS IAW SRM 53-2-0 PG 43/44.
- [SDR RRXA991150](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA991150.md): Floorbeam · corroded · Jan 26, 1999 · N797AL · Doug DC863 · Fuselage Main, Floor Beam
  > DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT FOUND CORROSION, FUSELAGE, CABIN FLOORBEAM LOWER ATTACHING CHORD AT STA 1727, BETWEEN BL 24 RIGHT AND BL 0. DAMAGE EXCEEDED LIMITS IAW DC-8 SRM. REMOVED DAMAGED, TREATED AREA IAW DC-8 SRM 51-1-8. FABRICATED AND INSTALLED ATTACHING
- [SDR RRXA991137](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA991137.md): Longeron · corroded · Jan 8, 1999 · N797AL · Doug DC863 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer
  > DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT FOUND CORROSION, FUSELAGE, LONGERON, AFT CARGO COMPARTMENT, LONGERON 34 RIGHT, BETWEEN STA 1228 AND STA 1292, UNDERNEATH DOOR THRESHOLD PLATE. DAMAGE EXCEEDED LIMITS IAW DC-8 SRM. REMOVED DAMAGED, TREATED AREA IAW DC-8 SRM 51-1-8.
- [SDR RRXA991151](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA991151.md): Seat Track · corroded · Jan 6, 1999 · N797AL · Doug DC863 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT FOUND CORROSION, FUSELAGE, CABIN FLOOR TRACK BETWEEN STA 1380 AND STA 1440 AT BL 59 LEFT, WL 0. DAMAGE EXCEEDED LIMITS IAW DC-8 SRM. REMOVED DAMAGED, TREATED AREA IAW DC-8 SRM 51-1-8. FABRICATED AND INSTALLED NEW SEAT TRACK SECTIO
- [SDR RRXA991149](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA991149.md): Seat Track · corroded · Jan 6, 1999 · N797AL · Doug DC863 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT FOUND CORROSION, FUSELAGE, CABIN FLOOR TRACK BETWEEN STA 1280 AND STA 1300 AT BL 44 LEFT. DAMAGE EXCEEDED LIMITS IAW DC-8 SRM. REMOVED DAMAGED, TREATED AREA IAW DC-8 SRM 51-1-8. FABRICATED AND INSTALLED NEW SEAT TRACK SECTION IAW
- [SDR RRXA991148](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA991148.md): Seat Track · corroded · Jan 6, 1999 · N797AL · Doug DC863 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT FOUND CORROSION, FUSELAGE, CABIN FLOOR TRACK BETWEEN STA 1280 AND STA 1300 AT BL 59 LEFT. DAMAGE EXCEEDED LIMITS IAW DC-8 SRM. REMOVED DAMAGED, TREATED AREA IAW DC-8 SRM 51-1-8. FABRICATED AND INSTALLED NEW SEAT TRACK SECTION IAW
- [SDR RRXA991147](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA991147.md): Seat Track · corroded · Jan 6, 1999 · N797AL · Doug DC863 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT FOUND CORROSION, FUSELAGE, CABIN FLOOR TRACK BETWEEN STA 1300 AND STA 1320, BL 44 LEFT. DAMAGE EXCEEDED LIMITS IAW DC-8 SRM. REMOVED DAMAGED, TREATED AREA IAW DC-8 SRM 51-1-8. FABRICATED AND INSTALLED NEW SEAT TRACK SECTION IAW DC
- [SDR RRXA991146](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA991146.md): Seat Track · corroded · Jan 6, 1999 · N797AL · Doug DC863 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT FOUND CORROSION, FUSELAGE, CABIN FLOOR TRACK BETWEEN STA 1180 AND STA 1200 AT BL 59 LEFT. DAMAGE EXCEEDED LIMITS IAW DC-8 SRM. REMOVED DAMAGED, TREATED AREA IAW DC-8 SRM 51-1-8. FABRICATED AND INSTALLED NEW SEAT TRACK SECTION IAW
- [SDR RRXA991145](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA991145.md): Seat Track · corroded · Jan 6, 1999 · N797AL · Doug DC863 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT FOUND CORROSION, FUSELAGE, CABIN FLOOR TRACK BETWEEN STA 1300 AND STA 1360 AT BL 59 LEFT. DAMAGE EXCEEDED LIMITS IAW DC-8 SRM. REMOVED DAMAGED, TREATED AREA IAW DC-8 SRM 51-1-8. FABRICATED AND INSTALLED NEW SECTION OF SEAT TRACK I
- [SDR RRXA991144](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA991144.md): Seat Track · corroded · Jan 6, 1999 · N797AL · Doug DC863 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT FOUND CORROSION, FUSELAGE, CABIN FLOOR TRACK BETWEEN STA 920 AND STA 960, BL 59 LEFT. DAMAGE EXCEEDED LIMITS IAW DC-8 SRM. REMOVED DAMAGED, TREATED AREA IAW DC-8 SRM 51-1-8. FABRICATED NEW SEAT TRACK SECTION AND INSTALLED IAW DC8
- [SDR RRXA991142](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA991142.md): Bracket · corroded · Jan 6, 1999 · N797AL · Doug DC863 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT FOUND CORROSION, BRACKET, CABIN FLOOR TRACK BRACKET BETWEEN STA 620 AND STA 660 AT BL 59 LEFT, WL 0. DAMAGE EXCEEDED LIMITS IAW DC-8 SRM. REMOVED DAMAGED, TREATED AREA IAW DC-8 SRM 51-1-8. FABRICATED AND INSTALLED NEW SEAT TRACK S
- [SDR RRXA991143](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA991143.md): Seat Track · corroded · Jan 5, 1999 · N797AL · Doug DC863 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT FOUND CORROSION, FUSELAGE, CABIN FLOOR TRACK BETWEEN STA 480 AND STA 520, BL 44 LEFT, WL 0. DAMAGE EXCEEDED LIMITS IAW DC-8 SRM. REMOVED DAMAGED, TREATED AREA IAW DC-8 SRM 51-1-8. FABRICATED NEW SEAT TRACK SECTION AND INSTALLED SEA
- [SDR RRXA991152](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA991152.md): Seat Track · corroded · Jan 4, 1999 · N797AL · Doug DC863 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT FOUND CORROSION, FUSELAGE, CABIN FLOOR TRACK AT BL 44 LEFT, BETWEEN STA 240 AND STA 329. DAMAGE EXCEEDED LIMITS IAW DC-8 SRM. REMOVED DAMAGED, TREATED AREA IAW DC-8 SRM 51-1-8. (CORROSION DAMAGE RECORDED IN EWA CORROSION PROGRAM).
- [SDR RRXA991141](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA991141.md): Floorbeam · corroded · Jan 4, 1999 · N797AL · Doug DC863 · Fuselage Main, Floor Beam
  > DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT FOUND CORROSION, FLOORBEAM, AT LIGHTING HOLE, STA 1702, BL 24 RIGHT, WL -6. DAMAGE EXCEEDED LIMITS IAW DC-8 SRM. REMOVED DAMAGED, TREATED AREA IAW DC-8 SRM 51-1-8. FABRICATED AND INSTALLED ANGLE IAW FAA APPROVED COMMODORE DER ENGI
- [SDR RRXA991140](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA991140.md): Floorbeam · corroded · Jan 4, 1999 · N797AL · Doug DC863 · Fuselage Main, Floor Beam
  > DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT FOUND CORROSION, FLOORBEAM, AT STA 1700, BL 20 LEFT, WL -2. DAMAGE EXCEEDED LIMITS IAW DC-8 SRM. REMOVED DAMAGED, TREATED AREA IAW DC-8 SRM 51-1-8. FABRICATED REPAIR ANGLE IAW DC8 SRM 53-2-0 AND 51-1-20D. (CORROSION DAMAGE RECORD
- [SDR RRXA991136](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA991136.md): Skin · corroded · Jan 2, 1999 · N797AL · Doug DC863 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT FOUND CORROSION, FUSELAGE, SKIN AT APPROX STA 1680, BETWEEN LONGERON 18 LEFT TO LONGERON 18 RIGHT. DAMAGE EXCEEDED LIMITS IAW DC-8 SRM. REMOVED DAMAGED, TREATED AREA IAW DC-8 SRM 51-1-8. FABRICATED AND INSTALLED DOUBLER AND FILL
- [SDR RRXA991138](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA991138.md): Skin · corroded · Jan 1, 1999 · N797AL · Doug DC863 · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT FOUND CORROSION, LEFT WHEEL WELL PRESS DECK SKIN FROM FS 980 TO FS 960 AND I/B FIST HAT SECTION STIFFENER AND AROUND FITTING AT FS 960, BETWEEN LONGERON 24 LEFT AND CEILING. DAMAGE EXCEEDED LIMITS IAW DC-8 SRM. REMOVED DAMAGED, TREA
- [SDR RRXA98066](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA98066.md): Bus Power Light · illuminated · Mar 6, 1998 · N797AL · Doug DC863 · AC Power Distribution System
  > EN ROUTE, NR 1 ELECTRICAL BUSS POWER FAIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED, NR 1 BUSS DEFERRED TO KDEN. RESET NR1 BUSS, PERFORMED ENG RUN ON ALL 4 ENGS UNDER VARIOUS ELECTRICAL LOADS, SYS OPS CK GOOD.
- [SDR RRXA97220](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA97220.md): Fire Loop · malfunctioned · Aug 14, 1997 · N797AL · Doug DC863 · Fire Detection
  > NR 3 FIRE WARNING ON CLIMBOUT. SHUT DOWN ENGINE PER QRH. DISCHARGED BOTH FIRE BOTTLES. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE NR 3 ENGINE FWD AND AFT UPPER FIRE LOOPS, GROUND CHECKS NORMAL.
- [SDR RRXA97069](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA97069.md): Engine · oil leak · Mar 4, 1997 · N797AL · Doug DC863F · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > WHILE EN ROUTE, CAPTAIN CALLED INTO EWA DISPATCH STATING THAT HE SHUT DOWN NR 3 ENGINE DUE TO LOW OIL QUANTITY INDICATOR. AS A RESULT, IT WAS DECIDED TO DIVERT TO IAH, WHERE EWA MECHANICS ARE ON HAND TO ASSESS DAMAGE. PERFORMED PRECAUTIONARY SHUT DOWN ON NR
- [SDR RRXA97025](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA97025.md): Ballast · failed · Feb 6, 1997 · N797AL · Doug DC863 · Flight Compartment Lighting
  > CO-PILOTS GLARESHIELD FLUORESCENT TUBE BURNED OUT FOLLOWED BY A STRONG ELECTRICAL ODOR. PULLED THE INSTRUMENT PANEL C/B SMELL WENT AWAY. SUSPECT BALLAST LOCATED BY CO-PILOTS RIGHT FOOT. REMOVED AND REPLACED LIGHT TRANSFORMER BALLAST, GLARESHIELD FLUORESCENT
- [SDR RRXA96085](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA96085.md): Fire Loop · dirty · Sep 11, 1996 · N797AL · Doug DC863 · Fire Detection
  > CYQX - FLT DX3 - ON CLIMB-OUT AT INITIAL POWER REDUCTION, NR 3 FIRE WARNING ILLUMINATED, ENGINE PARAMETERS APPEARED NORMAL. SHUTDOWN ENGINE IAW DC-8 QRH. CLEANED LOWER FIRE LOOP AS PRECAUTIONARY. INSPECTED ENGINE FOR LEAKS, NO DEFECTS NOTED. PERFORMED HIGH
- [SDR RRXA96068](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA96068.md): Air Distr · odor · Aug 28, 1996 · N797AL · Doug DC863 · Air Distribution System
  > KDEN - FLT 110 - FUMES COME FROM CABIN AIR WHEN WARM SELECTED MANUALLY, COLD SELECTION OK, (DMI NR 608227 DEFERS AUTO CONTROL OF TEMP). RAN ENGINE OPERATED SYSTEM PER MM CHAPTER 21-00 IN WARM AND COLD POSITIONS MANUALLY. COULD NOT DUPLICATED ANY FUMES ON GRO
- [SDR RRXA96015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA96015.md): Panel · damaged · Mar 12, 1996 · N797AL · Doug DC863 · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > KMCN - DURING C-CHECK, FOUND UPPER ACCESS PANEL 505C HAD ATTACH SCREW HOLE DAMAGE RIGHT WING. MAINTENANCE REMOVED THE DAMAGED AREA, FABRICATED BUSHING AND INSTALLED IAW DER APPROVED COTNEY ENGINEERING SKETCH A27-R01. (M)
- [SDR RRXA96014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RRXA96014.md): Fitting · cracked · Mar 12, 1996 · N797AL · Doug DC863 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > KMCN - DURING C-CHECK, FOUND FLOOR BEAM TO CUSP ATTACH BRACKET CRACKED AT FS 1220, RIGHT SIDE. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND FABRICATED NEW FITTING IAW DER APPROVED COTNEY ENGINEERING SKETCH A27-D01. INSTALLED IAW DC8-SRM 53-1-0. (M)
- [SDR 95ZZZM245](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZM245.md): Fire Loop · disconnected · Jul 8, 1995 · N797AL · Doug DC863 · Fire Detection
  > FLT 010 - KDAY-KSJC - ON CLIMB-OUT PASSING FL 240 NR 3 ENGINE FIRE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND FIRE BELL SOUNDED. NR 3 PNEUMATIC SWITCH WAS TURNED OFF WITH NO CHANGE. ALL OTHER INDICATIONS NORMAL. SHUT ENGINE DOWN PER ENGINE FIRE CHECK LIST. LIGHT AND BELL WENT O
- [SDR 95ZZZX3380](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX3380.md): Indicator Light · malfunctioned · Jun 14, 1995 · N797AL · Doug DC863 · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > KDAY/KSJC - FLT 110 - RED DOOR NOT LATCHED LIGHT STAYED ON AFTER LANDING GEAR WAS RETRACTED. CYCLED THE GEAR AND LIGHT EXTINGUISHED. KSJC MAINTENANCE CHECKED DOOR LATCHES AND STRIKERS. CYCLED DOORS AND LATCHES INDICATION LIGHTS OPS CHECK NORMAL.
- [SDR 95ZZZX3378](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX3378.md): Actuator · corroded · Jun 14, 1995 · N797AL · Doug DC863 · Trailing Edge Flap Actuator
  > KSJC/KDAY - FLT 009 - DURING TAXI FOR DEPARTURE FROM KSJC, HAD FLAP ASSEMETRY INDICATION. CONFIRMED BY GROUND CREW OBSERVATION AT DEPARTURE END OF RUNWAY. RETURNED TO RAMP. MAINTENANCE FOUND EYEBOLT PULLED OUT FROM MID-FLAP ACTUATOR PISTON. REMOVED AND REP
- [SDR 95ZZZX3174](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX3174.md): Uplatch · lack of lube · May 23, 1995 · N797AL · Doug DC863 · Landing Gear Door Retract Section
  > KLRD/KDAY - FLT 529 - THE MLG DOOR NOT LATCHED LIGHT REMAINED ON AFTER GEAR RETRACTION. THE FLIGHT CREW CYCLED THE LANDING GEAR AND THE LIGHT EXTINGUISHED NORMALLY. MAINTENANCE CLEANED AND LUBED THE UPLATCH OVER-CENTER MECHANISM. AN OPERATIONAL CHECK OF THE
- [SDR 95ZZZW655](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZW655.md): Hydraulic Line · damaged · Apr 15, 1995 · N797AL · Doug DC863 · Hydraulic System, Main
  > FLT 009 - KSJC-DAY - DURING CRUISE AT FL 330 HYDRAULIC PRESSURE FLUCTUATED ERRATICALLY FOLLOWED BY FLIGHT CONTROLS TO MANUAL REVERSION. ACCOMPLISHED HYD EMERGENCY CHECK LIST. DURING DESCENT PASSING THROUGH FL 150 PRESSURE DROPPED TO '0' AFTER 5 MINUTES. COM
- [SDR 95ZZZX1858](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX1858.md): Uplatch · lack of lube · Mar 29, 1995 · N797AL · Doug DC863 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > KBDL/KDAY - FLT 111 - ON CLIMB-OUT FROM KBDL, GEAR UPLATCH CHECK FAILED. DOORS NOT LATCHED LIGHT REMAINED ON. CYCLED GEAR SEVERAL TIMES AND THE LIGHT EXTINGUISHED. MAINTENANCE CLEANED AND LUBED THE RT GEAR DOOR FLIGHT LOCK AND GEAR UPLATCH. ALL GEAR INDICA

## 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 n_number = 'N797AL' AND registry_match = 'registration'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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