# N872SJ: Douglas DC-8-72

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Douglas DC-8-72](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-72) (registry code 302199B, 152 seats)
- Data sheets: [TCDS 4A25](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/4A25) (The Boeing Company) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 46067
- Type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type: Turbo-jet
- Certificate issued: February 18, 2023
- Expires: February 28, 2030
- Mode S code: ABFF5D
- Registered owner: [Heavylift Cargo Airlines Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HEAVYLIFT%20CARGO%20AIRLINES%20INC)
- Location: [Kingman, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Kingman)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 35.0799° N, 113.7486° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 86401, within about 20 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=872SJ
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N872SJ

From the FAA registry file of October 27, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 134 in force

### Matched by airframe (Douglas DC-8-72)

- [AD 2026-13-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-13-15): Navigation · Boeing 707-100 Long Body, 707-200, 707-100B Long Body and 74 more. Effective Jul 1, 2026
- [AD 2026-13-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-13-02): Navigation · Airbus Canada Limited Partnership 18, 49-46, 80-A and 555 more. Effective Jul 1, 2026
- [AD 2023-12-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-12-15): Navigation · Boeing 707-100 Long Body, 707-200, 707-100B Long Body and 74 more. Effective Jun 21, 2023
- [AD 2023-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-10-02): Indicating/Recording System, Navigation · Boeing 18, 23, 35 and 1,060 more. Effective May 26, 2023
- [AD 2016-04-21](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-04-21): Wings · Boeing DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 24 more. Effective Apr 5, 2016
- [AD 2014-22-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-22-10): Fuselage · Boeing DC-8-55, DC-8-61, DC-8-61F and 12 more. Effective Jan 2, 2015
- [AD 2011-21-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-21-08): Equipment/Furnishings · ATR - GIE Avions de Transport Régional ATR42-200, ATR42-300, ATR42-320 and 202 more. Effective Nov 23, 2011
- [AD 2011-18-23](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-18-23): Wings · Boeing DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 24 more. Effective Oct 25, 2011
- [AD 2011-12-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-12-01): Equipment/Furnishings · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 268 more. Effective Aug 1, 2011
- [AD 2010-21-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-21-03): Fuel · Boeing DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33 and 21 more. Effective Nov 12, 2010
- [AD 2009-08-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-08-02): Fuel pumps · Boeing DC-8-51, DC-8-52, DC-8-53 and 15 more. Effective May 13, 2009
- [AD 2008-25-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-25-05): Structural inspections · Boeing DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 24 more. Effective Jan 28, 2009
- [AD 2008-06-23](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-06-23): Aft fuselage skin panel · Boeing DC-8-55, DC-8-61, DC-8-61F and 12 more. Effective Apr 22, 2008
- [AD 2008-03-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-03-12): Rudder pedal bracket · Boeing DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 47 more. Effective Mar 11, 2008
- [AD 2007-21-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-21-18): Flat aft pressure bulkhead · Boeing DC-8-53, DC-8-55, DC-8-61 and 13 more. Effective Nov 28, 2007
- [AD 2007-13-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-13-02): Sump heater, scavenge valve, and scavenge pump · Boeing DC-8-62, DC-8-62F, DC-8-63 and 4 more. Effective Jul 25, 2007
- [AD 2007-12-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-12-02): Left and right wing front spar · Boeing DC-8-33, DC-8-42, DC-8-43 and 16 more. Effective Jul 10, 2007
- [AD 2005-18-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-18-07): Lower cargo doorjamb corners · Boeing DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 24 more. Effective Oct 7, 2005
- [AD 2005-15-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-15-14): Upper inboard spar cap of the wing · Boeing DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 24 more. Effective Sep 1, 2005
- [AD 2005-08-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-08-08): Engine fire extinguisher containers · Boeing DC-8-33, DC-8-43, DC-8-51 and 17 more. Effective May 26, 2005
- [AD 2005-06-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-06-05): Left and right elevator control tabs · Boeing DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 24 more. Effective Apr 22, 2005
- [AD 2004-22-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-22-01): Cargo restraint strap assemblies · Cargo restraint straps (Airline Container Manufacturing STC ST01004NY). Effective Dec 1, 2004
- [AD 2004-14-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-14-05): Seat locking pins · Boeing DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 24 more. Effective Aug 13, 2004
- [AD 2003-03-15 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-03-15-R1): Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) - oxygen masks · Boeing 707-100 Long Body, 707-100B Long Body, 707-100B Short Body and 90 more. Effective Dec 22, 2003
- [AD 2003-21-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-21-02): Lower inboard auxiliary spar cap · Boeing DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 21 more. Effective Nov 20, 2003
- [AD 2003-17-07 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-17-07-R1): Auxiliary power unit (APU) · Boeing DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15 and 57 more. Effective Sep 24, 2003
- [AD 2002-22-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-22-12): Titeflex hoses · BAE Systems ATP, Avro 146-RJ100A, Avro 146-RJ70A and 122 more. Effective Dec 13, 2002
- [AD 2002-14-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-14-19): Collins Air Data Computers (ADC) · Boeing DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 36 more. Effective Aug 23, 2002
- [AD 2002-16-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-16-01): Main cargo door area · Forward cargo door (Aeronautical Engineers STC SA1063SO or 2 others). Effective Aug 22, 2002
- [AD 2002-03-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-03-05): Blue Ice · Boeing DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 24 more. Effective Mar 19, 2002
- [AD 2001-26-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-26-04): Main Deck Cargo Door Structure and Fuselage Structure · Cargo door, cargo restraint bulkhead, heavy duty flooring… (Plattner STC SA1802SO or SA421NW). Effective Jan 30, 2002
- [AD 2001-26-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-26-03): Main Deck Cargo Door Structure and Fuselage Structure · Cargo door and cargo interior (Plattner STC SA1832SO). Effective Jan 30, 2002
- [AD 2001-26-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-26-02): Main Deck Cargo Door Structure and Fuselage Structure · Cargo door (Agro Air Associates STC SA1862SO or ST00309AT). Effective Jan 30, 2002
- [AD 2001-26-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-26-01): Main Deck Cargo Door Structure and Fuselage Structure · Forward cargo door (Aeronautical Engineers STC SA1063SO or SA1377SO). Effective Jan 30, 2002
- [AD 2001-24-34](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-24-34): Generator Power Feeder Cables, Supporting Brackets, and Clamps at all the Engine Pylons · Boeing DC-8-71, DC-8-72 and DC-8-73. Effective Jan 16, 2002
- [AD 2001-24-28](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-24-28): Rudder Pedals Adjuster Hub Assembly · Boeing DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 24 more. Effective Jan 16, 2002
- [AD 2001-22-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-22-14): Fire Extinguishing System Bottle Cartridges · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 105 more. Effective Dec 10, 2001
- [AD 2001-08-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-08-20): Flush Pump Motor · Boeing DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 24 more. Effective May 31, 2001
- [AD 2001-08-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-08-19): Transformer Ballast Assemblies · Boeing DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 24 more. Effective May 31, 2001
- [AD 2001-08-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-08-18): Cabin Electrical Service Panel · Boeing DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 24 more. Effective May 31, 2001
- [AD 2001-08-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-08-16): Circuit Breakers and Wiring · Boeing DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 24 more. Effective May 31, 2001
- [AD 2001-06-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-06-02): Front Spar Lower Cap · Boeing DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 24 more. Effective Apr 27, 2001
- [AD 2000-20-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-20-08): Doorjambs Of Passenger And Service Doors · Boeing DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 24 more. Effective Nov 13, 2000
- [AD 2000-15-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-15-11): Main Deck Cargo Door · Cargo door (Agro Air Associates STC SA1862SO). Effective Sep 7, 2000
- [AD 2000-13-03 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-13-03-R1): Main Deck Cargo Door · Forward cargo door (Aeronautical Engineers STC SA1063SO). Effective Aug 1, 2000
- [AD 2000-09-01 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-09-01-R1): Main Deck Cargo Door · Boeing DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 24 more. Effective Jun 7, 2000
- [AD 2000-09-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-09-02): Main Deck Cargo Door · Cargo door and cargo interior (Plattner STC SA1832SO). Effective Jun 6, 2000
- [AD 2000-02-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-02-01): Lower Wing Skin · Boeing DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 24 more. Effective Feb 29, 2000
- [AD 2000-01-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-01-18): Lower Cap of the Wing Front Spar · Boeing DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 24 more. Effective Feb 23, 2000
- [AD 98-26-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-26-51): Main Deck Cargo Door · Cargo door, cargo restraint bulkhead, heavy duty flooring… (Plattner STC SA1802SO). Effective Feb 3, 1999

### Historical (superseded or no longer in force)

- [AD 2022-09-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-09-18) (historical): Navigation · Boeing 707-100 Long Body, 707-100B Long Body, 707-100B Short Body and 72 more. Effective May 23, 2022
- [AD 2008-26-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-26-07) (historical): Lower skin and stringers · Boeing DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 24 more. Effective Jan 28, 2009
- [AD 2008-09-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-09-04) (historical): Fuel tank systems · McDonnell Douglas DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33 and 21 more. Effective May 27, 2008
- [AD 2007-02-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-02-02) (historical): Aft fuselage skin panel · McDonnell Douglas DC-8-55, DC-8-61, DC-8-61F and 12 more. Effective Feb 28, 2007
- [AD 2006-07-25](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-07-25) (historical): Rudder pedal bracket · McDonnell Douglas DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 44 more. Effective May 16, 2006
- [AD 2004-06-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-06-06) (historical): Lower cargo doorjamb corners · McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71, DC-8-71F, DC-8-72 and 3 more. Effective Apr 29, 2004
- [AD 2003-17-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-17-07) (historical): Fire Extinguishers for the Engine and Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) · McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15 and 60 more. Effective Sep 24, 2003
- [AD 2003-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-03-15) (historical): Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) - Oxygen Masks · Boeing 707 Series (all), 720 Series (all), 727 Series (all) and 75 more. Effective Mar 7, 2003
- [AD 2001-25-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-25-01) (historical): Engine Fire Extinguishing System Electrical Connectors · McDonnell Douglas DC-8-33, DC-8-43, DC-8-51 and 17 more. Effective Dec 20, 2001
- [AD 74-08-09 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-08-09-R2) (historical): Waste Receptacles · Aero Spacelines 377, 377MG, 377SGT and 268 more. Effective Jul 29, 1996
- [AD 95-04-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-04-01) (historical): AFM - Limitations - Windshear · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-200 Series, 737-100 Series and 54 more. Effective Mar 8, 1995
- [AD 88-11-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-11-03) (historical): Generator Cables · McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71, DC-8-71F, DC-8-72 and 3 more. Effective Jun 3, 1988
- [AD 83-02-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/83-02-05) (historical): Exhaust Nozzle Plug · McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71, DC-8-71F, DC-8-72 and 3 more. Effective Feb 7, 1983

All 147: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N872SJ/ads.md

## Information bulletins (advisory) (4 in force)

- [SAIB NE-19-03](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-19-03): Escape Slide Maintenance Tasks and Intervals - JASC 2565. Issued Feb 19, 2019
- [SAIB NM-15-03](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-15-03): Flight Controls. Issued Nov 24, 2014
- [SAIB NM-09-03](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-09-03): Engine Fuel and Control - Implementing Fuel Tank System Airworthiness Limitations. Issued Dec 11, 2008
- [SAIB NM-06-57](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-06-57): Reports of damage to airplanes and to property on the ground caused by blue or clear ice falling from airplanes.. Issued Jul 27, 2006

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N872SJ.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N872SJ.

## Service difficulty reports (54, newest 50)

As reported by operators and repair stations. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

- [SDR U2RA449SPIM003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/U2RA449SPIM003), Feb 11, 2011: SKIN. CORRODED. RT HORIZ STAB BETWEEN XE 75.672 AND XE 147.906 T/E UPPER PANEL SKIN WITH CORROSION AROUND FASTENERS.
- [SDR U2RA449SPIM004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/U2RA449SPIM004), Feb 7, 2011: DRIVE ASSY. CRACKED. RUDDER TAB DRIVE SECTOR BROKEN.
- [SDR U2RA449SPIM002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/U2RA449SPIM002), Jan 6, 2011: WEB. CRACKED. FUSELAGE TAIL SECTION INTERIOR, FS 1817 TO FS 1823 UPPER WEB WITH 11" CRACK.
- [SDR U2RA449SPIM001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/U2RA449SPIM001), Jan 5, 2011: SKIN. WORN. LT WING, T/E UPPER SURFACE, XRS 272 EXISTING REPAIR WITH WEAR.
- [SDR 2009F00089](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009F00089), Oct 1, 2009: LINE. CRACKED. DURING DESCENT HYD QUANITY AND PRESSURE LOST. UTILIZED EMERGENCY/ABNORMAL HYD CHECKLIST FOR APPROACH AND LANDING. FOUND LEAK AT NLG PIPE ASSY-CROSS TO GLAND STA
- [SDR U2RA2009F00088](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/U2RA2009F00088), Oct 1, 2009: LINE. CRACKED. IN DESCENT HYDRAULIC QUANITY AND PRESSURE LOST. UTILIZED EMERGENCY/ABNORMAL HYDRAULIC CHECKLIST FOR APPROACH AND LANDING AT LBBG. FOUND LEAK AT NLG PIPE ASSY-CR
- [SDR U2RA872LP2993](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/U2RA872LP2993), Dec 25, 2008: CABLE. OUT OF RIG. NR 1 ENGINE FLAMED OUT AT IDLE AT 30,000 FT. BEGAN PERFORMING ENGINE FLAMEOUT ABNORMAL CK LIST. ENGINE RELITE AND PERFORMED NORMALLY AFTER IGNITION TURNED ON. F
- [SDR U2RA872CWO1839](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/U2RA872CWO1839), Oct 24, 2008: STRAP. CRACKED. DURING C-CHECK, FOUND RT WING XFS 6.225 CENTER LEADING EDGE INTERIOR LOWER STRAP HAS 5 INCH CRACK.
- [SDR U2R2008F00010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/U2R2008F00010), Oct 14, 2008: STRAP. CRACKED. DURING C-CHECK FOUND RT WING XFS 341.500 CENTER LEADING EDGE INTERIOR LOWER SURFACE STRAP HAS 12 INCHES CRACK. (K)
- [SDR U2R2008F00012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/U2R2008F00012), Oct 13, 2008: FITTING. CORRODED. DURING C-CHECK FOUND NR 1, 2, 3, 4 ENGINE THRUST REVERSER TRANSLATING COWL RAIL FITTINGS CORRODED. (K)
- [SDR U2R2008F00011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/U2R2008F00011), Oct 13, 2008: STRAP. CRACKED. DURING C-CHECK, FOUND RT WING XFS 430.000 CTR LEADING EDGE INTERIOR LOWER SURFACE STRAP HAS 18 INCH CRACK. (K)
- [SDR U2R2008F00009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/U2R2008F00009), Aug 25, 2008: SKIN. CORRODED. DURING C-CHECK INSP, FOUND FUSELAGE EXTERIOR FS 8.000, L-21R SKIN WITH BULGING AND CHERRY MAX RIVETS. (K)
- [SDR U2R2008F00008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/U2R2008F00008), Aug 25, 2008: STRUCTURE. CRACKED. DURING C-CHECK INSP, FOUND LWR CARGO COMPARTMENT, STA 560.000 RT CUSP EXTRUSION WITH 2 INCH CRACK. (K)
- [SDR U2R2008F00007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/U2R2008F00007), Aug 25, 2008: STRAP. CRACKED. DURING C-CHECK INSPECTION, FOUND AFT SERVICE DOOR (R2) AFT UPPER JAMB CORNER WITH CRACK OF 0.800 LENGTH ON BEAR STRAP (AFTER ACCOMPLISHED X-RAY INSPECTION). (K)
- [SDR U2R2008F00006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/U2R2008F00006), Aug 25, 2008: FRAME. CORRODED. DURING C-CHECK INSP, FOUND FWD CARGO COMPARTMENT F3 8.00 BTW L-24R FRAME WITH CORROSION. (K)
- [SDR U2R2008F00005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/U2R2008F00005), Aug 25, 2008: STRINGER. CRACKED. DURING C-CHECK INSP, FOUND RT WING X RS 202 NR 4 MAIN FUEL TANK STRINGER 67 HAS 2 INCH CRACK BY ACCESSORY PANEL NR 5050. (K)
- [SDR U2R2008F00004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/U2R2008F00004), Aug 25, 2008: STRINGER. CRACKED. DURING C-CHECK INSP, FOUND RT WING X RS NR 4 MAIN FUEL TANK STRINGER 58 HAS 2 INCH TRANSVERSAL CRACK BY ACCESSORY PANEL NR 5050. (K)
- [SDR U2R2008F00003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/U2R2008F00003), Aug 25, 2008: SUPPORT ANGLE. CRACKED. DURING C-CHECK INSP, FOUND LT WING X RS 71, 5-52 NR 2 MAIN FUEL TANK INTERIOR LOWER SUPPORT ANGLE CRACKED. (K)
- [SDR U2R2008F00002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/U2R2008F00002), Aug 25, 2008: BRACKET. CRACKED. DURING C-CHECK INSP, FOUND LT WING NR 1 ALTERNATE FUEL TANK INTERIOR BOOST PUMP BRACKET FITTING (2) CRACKS. (K)
- [SDR U2R2008F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/U2R2008F00001), Aug 25, 2008: SKIN. DENTED. DURING C-CHECK INSP, FOUND RT ELEVATOR XE117-594 LOWER SURFACE DENTED. (K)
- [SDR U2RA872LP2804](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/U2RA872LP2804), Nov 28, 2007: ENGINE. FLAMED OUT. NR 1 ENGINE FLAMED OUT TOP OF DESCENT AT IDLE. RELIGHT PERFORMED IAW INFLIGHT ENGINE START PROCEDURES, OBSERVED NORMAL START AND INDICATION.
- [SDR U2RA872LP2801](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/U2RA872LP2801), Nov 25, 2007: SKIN. CORRODED. DURING INSPECTION, FOUND CORROSION AT AFT CARGO COMPARTMENT AREA STATION 1440 LONGERON 36 RT EXTERNAL LOWER SKIN.
- [SDR U2RA1576872](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/U2RA1576872), Jan 23, 2007: SKIN. CRACKED. DURING INSPECTION FOUND CRACK AT AFT CARGO COMPARTMENT STATION 1380 STRINGER 36 RT ON EXTERNAL LOWER SKIN. COMPLETED FUSELAGE SKIN TEMPORARY EXTERNAL REPAIR AT 
- [SDR U2RA1535872](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/U2RA1535872), Jan 19, 2007: SKIN. CORRODED. DURING INSPECTION FOUND CORROSION AT AFT CARGO COMPARTMENT AREA STATION 1418 STRINGER 36 RT ON EXTERNAL LOWER SKIN. FOUND 1" CRACK FWD OF FLIGHT STATION 1418 ST
- [SDR U2RAM83088](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/U2RAM83088), Jun 21, 2005: FITTING. CORRODED. LONGERON END FITTING LOCATED AT FRAME 80 AFT, L27R FOUND CORRODED BEYOND LIMITS. CLASSIFIED AS LEVEL 2 CORROSION.
- [SDR U2RA3056](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/U2RA3056), May 26, 2005: BELLCRANK. DISCONNECTED. DURING INSPECTION, RT ELEVATOR GEARED TAB OUTBOARD CRANK P/N 4710542-3 FOUND DISCONNECTED FROM LINK P/N 271442-501. NOTE: AIRCRAFT IS CURRENTLY CLASSIFIED PART 
- [SDR 872SJ009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/872SJ009), Jan 7, 2005: FLOOR SUPPORT. CORRODED. LT W/W UPPER LT SIDE FWD AND AFT OF SIXTH FLOOR SUPPORT HAS CORROSION. GBAMC NR 4178 CLEANED, CHECKED FOUND TO BE OUT OF LIMITS IAW DC-8 SRM 53-2-0. REMOVED LT 
- [SDR 872SJ008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/872SJ008), Nov 2, 2004: GUSSET. CRACKED. RT UPPER GUSSET CRACKED AT STA XW5.000 GBAMC NR#04187. STOP DRILLED, FAB`D DOUBLER IAW DC-8 SRM. INSTALLED TOP AND BOTTOM DOUBLER IAW DC-8 SRM 51-1-21 AT STA XW
- [SDR 872SJ006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/872SJ006), Oct 27, 2004: FINGER DOUBLER. CORRODED. LT OB TOP SIDE OF WHEEL WELL PRESSURE DOGHOUSE BETWEEN STA 960 AND 980, FINGER DOUBLER HAS CORROSION ON FWD UNDERSIDE. GBAMC NR304186 -OPEN-
- [SDR 872SJ005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/872SJ005), Oct 22, 2004: FINGER DOUBLER. CORRODED. CARGO AREA RT SIDE STA 960 HAS CORROSION UNDER FINGER DOUBLER UNDER FLOORBOARD. GBAMC NR04182 -OPEN-
- [SDR 872SJ007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/872SJ007), Oct 22, 2004: STRUCTURE. CORRODED. LT WW UPPER LT SIDE FWD AND AFT OF NR 6 FLOOR SUPPORT HAS CORROSION. GBAMC NR04178 -OPEN-
- [SDR 872SJ004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/872SJ004), Oct 22, 2004: FLOOR SUPPORT. CORRODED. LT W/W LT SIDE UPPER, SECOND FLOOR SUPPORT HAS CORROSION ON LOWER SIDE. GBAMC NR04176 -OPEN-
- [SDR 872SJ003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/872SJ003), Oct 22, 2004: DOOR. CORRODED. D-PIT, AFT BULKHEAD DOOR 645 CORRODED GBAMC NR#04172 CUT OUT DAMAGED MATERIAL ON D PIT DOOR AFT BULKHEAD DOOR 645 IAW DC-8 SRM 52-2-0 FIG 4 SHEET 2. FABRICATED 
- [SDR 872SJ001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/872SJ001), Oct 21, 2004: SKIN. CORRODED. LAV ACCESS SERVICE PANEL HAS CORROSION UNDER PAINT GBAMC NR 04161 AND NR 04185 UPON INVESTIGSTION FOUND SKIN TO BE OUT OF LIMITS BELOW LIP ON ACCESS DOOR, REMOV
- [SDR 872SJ002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/872SJ002), Oct 21, 2004: SKIN. CORRODED. A/C COMP AREA INTERIOR A/C OUTFLOW DUCT HAS CORROSION GBAMC NR 04160 CLEANED CORRISON ON INTERIOR A/C OUTFLOW DUCT PANEL IAW DC-8 SRM 51-1-8,CORRISON FOUND TO B
- [SDR FWT2001F00001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FWT2001F00001), Jan 11, 2001: ALTIMETER. ERRATIC. ON CLIMB OUT MIA AT 17,000 CAPT. ALTIMETER BECAME ERRACTIC AND STICKING AND GIVING ERRONEOUS READINGS, LOG BOOK, PAGE 201510. REMOVED AND REPLACED CAPT. ALTIMET
- [SDR FWT2001F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FWT2001F00000), Oct 16, 2000: ENGINE. FAILED. ENGINE NR 4 SHUTDOWN DURING FLT. DUE TO LOSS OF OIL QUANITY AND PRESSURE. AFTER LANDING, MAINT FOUND TRANSFER GEARBOX MOTORING PAD COVER AND SPLINE-SHAFT IN COW
- [SDR FWT2001F00003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FWT2001F00003), Jul 12, 2000: ACTUATOR. INOPERATIVE. WING SLOT LIGHT ON AFTER TO, FLAPS UP, AND BUFFET. UNABLE TO COMPLETE WING SLOT LIGHT ON ABNORMAL PROCEDURE CONDITION NR 1. NOTE: FLAP INDICATOR REMAINS AT 0 FL
- [SDR FWT2001F00002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FWT2001F00002), Jul 12, 2000: ACTUATOR. INOPERATIVE. WING SLOT LIGHT ON AFTER TO, FLAPS UP, AND BUFFET. UNABLE TO COMPLETE WING SLOT LIGHT ON ABNORMAL PROCEDURE CONDITION NR 1. NOTE: FLAP INDICATOR REMAINS AT 0 FL
- [SDR FWT2001F00004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FWT2001F00004), May 16, 2000: INDICATOR. FAULTY. ON CLIMB OUT, NR 3 EGT STARTED TO RISE AND REACHED TEMP LIMIT. WITH POWER LEVER BACK EGT STAYED WITHIN LIMITS. WITH PMC OFF TEMP STARTED TO RISE. DUMPED FUEL IA
- [SDR SRAA971211](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SRAA971211), Dec 16, 1997: ACTUATOR. FAILED. ON ARRIVAL AT BRU FLIGHT NR 081, DURING ENGINE SHUTDOWN, HYDRAULIC QTY INDICATOR DROPPED TO 6 GAL. INSPECTED AIRCRAFT AND FOUND MID WING ACTUATOR ON LT FLAP SHE
- [SDR SRAA971011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SRAA971011), Oct 27, 1997: WIRE. BROKEN. DURING PREFLIGHT, NR 9 AND NR 10 SMOKE DETECTOR, WOULD NOT TEST. INSPECTED AND FOUND WIRE BROKEN DURING LOADING. NR 9 SMOKE DETECTOR REPAIRED, OPS CHECK GOOD IA
- [SDR SRAA970610](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SRAA970610), Jun 15, 1997: FIRE LOOPS. MALFUNCTIONED. ON DESCENT, NR 1 ENGINE SHORT CIRCUIT LIGHT FLICKERED ON. REMOVED AND REPLACED ALL FIRE LOOPS ON NR 1 ENGINE. PERFORMED ENGINE RUN, OPS CHECKED GOOD IAW ATA CH 
- [SDR SRAA970608](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SRAA970608), Jun 14, 1997: FIRE CONTROL. INOPERATIVE. DURING FLIGHT, NR 1 ENGINE FIRE LOOP SHORT CIRCUIT LIGHT FLICKERS ON AND OFF. UPON TAXI IN FIRE WARNING ON NR 1 ENGINE CAME ON AND SHORT CIRCUIT LIGHT CAME ON S
- [SDR SRAA970605](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SRAA970605), Jun 8, 1997: CONNECTOR. DIRTY. DURING FLIGHT, NR 1 ENGINE FIRE WARNING SHORT CIRCUIT LIGHT FLICKERS ON AND OFF. VISUALLY OBSERVED NR 1 ENGINE, NO FIRE CONDITION EXISTS. AIRCRAFT CONTINUED TO 
- [SDR SRAA970402](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SRAA970402), Apr 2, 1997: FIRE DETECTOR. FAILED. DURING FLIGHT, NR 1 ENGINE FIRE SHORT CIRCUIT LIGHT, MASTER WARNING LIGHT AND FIRE HANDLE LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY, ALL OTHER INDICATIONS WERE NORMAL. O
- [SDR SRAA970309](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SRAA970309), Mar 27, 1997: ACTUATOR SEAL. DETERIORATED. AFTER TAKEOFF FOR FLIGHT 128 OUT OF EKCH, DURING GEAR RETRACTION, AIRCRAFT HYDRAULIC QUANTITY INDICATED A RAPID FLUID LOSS. FOLLOWED EMERGENCY PROCEDURE AND SEL
- [SDR SRAA970303](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SRAA970303), Mar 3, 1997: FIRE WARN LIGHT. ILLUMINATED. NR 1 ENGINE FIRE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AFTER ENGINE SHUT-DOWN AT THE BLOCK, WITHIN 15 SECONDS FIRE LIGHT AND BELL WENT OFF, ENGINE SHORT CIRCUIT LIGHT ALSO CAME
- [SDR SRAA970302](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SRAA970302), Mar 2, 1997: SWITCH. ICE BUILD-UP. DURING FLIGHT 577 TO KEF, LEFT MAIN GEAR GREEN DOWN LIGHT NOT ON AND GEAR UNSAFE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, RECYCLED GEAR WITH SAME RESULT. PERFORMED CHECK PER QRH AND 
- [SDR SRAA961214](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SRAA961214), Dec 25, 1996: FIRE LOOP. OUT OF POSITION. DURING DESCENT, FIRE BELL RANG ONCE AND NR 1 SHORT CIRCUIT TEST LIGHT FLICKERED ON BRIEFLY THEN STOPPED. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. INSPECTED NR 1 ENGINE

All 54: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N872SJ/reports.md

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (149, first 50)

Approved for this aircraft's airframe or engine model, in force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do.

### Approved for the airframe (Douglas DC-8-72)

- [STC SA2622NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2622NM): Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in landing/taxi system. (767-200 B17) (DHC-8 101). Precise Flight Inc
- [STC SA3169NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3169NM): Installation of floor proximity emergency escape marking system. Bruce Aerospace Inc
- [STC SA3166SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3166SO): Installation of an Expanded parameters Digital Flight Data Recorder. Acron Aviation Inc
- [STC ST01078AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01078AT): Installation of an expanded, 17-parameters, Allied Signal, or Loral-Fairchild, Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR). Acron Aviation Inc
- [STC ST01174CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01174CH): Installation of UPS Aviation Technologies ADS-B provisions and Honeywell Mode-S System. Amphenol Cable and Interconnect Technologies, Inc
- [STC ST01936WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01936WI): Installation of LED lights. AeroLED's Holdings LLC
- [STC ST02001AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02001AT): Installation of SAF-T-GLO Aerospace Limited's photoluminescent floor proximity emergency escape path marking system (FPEEPMS). STG Aerospace Inc
- [STC SA2534SW-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2534SW-D): Replacement of Switch assembly Int'l Inflatables Co. P/N 68748, with DME Corp. P/N L-140 in emergency evacuation slide lighting system. Astronics Luminescent Systems Inc. Lists DC-8 Series
- [STC SA2539SW-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2539SW-D): Replacement of light assembly, International Inflatables Co. P/N68555-1 with DME Corp. EL-104, EL-104A, and EL-104B in emergency slide lighting system. Astronics Luminescent Systems Inc. Lists DC-8 Series
- [STC SA863EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA863EA): Incorporation of DME Corporation emergency evacuation slide lighting system. Astronics Luminescent Systems Inc. Lists DC-8 Series
- [STC ST02580AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02580AT): Lithium cell battery pack to replace currently approved alkaline battery pack used in escape slide emergency light system. Astronics Luminescent Systems Inc
- [STC SA5720NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5720NM): Installation of the Mark VII ground proximity and windshear warning system. Honeywell International Inc
- [STC ST00375AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00375AT): Installation of a CAS-81 TCAS II and a TRA-67 Mode S transponder. Honeywell International Inc
- [STC SA9079SC-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA9079SC-D): Recore of AiResearch Precooler, P/N 194430-1, -2 in accordance with Honeywell LORI Sealed Drawing List SDL3779-1, Revision A, dated 11 October 2005 or later FAA approved revision. Honeywell International Inc
- [STC SE00584AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00584AT): Installation of ELDEC fuel flow meter and Kollsman digital fuel flow/fuel used indicator. GDC Technics LLC
- [STC SA3421NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3421NM): Installation of Hughes-Avicom video entertainment system. Burrana Inc. Lists DC-8 Series
- [STC SA5828NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5828NM): Installation of Racal Satfone Aeronautical Satellite communiations system. Honeywell International Inc
- [STC SA3140SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3140SO): Installation of a replacement coalescer filter, P/N 22D10 or 22D10-2. Purolator Facet, Inc
- [STC SA7076NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA7076NM): Installation of Stretcher Carrier. Air Medic LLC
- [STC ST01067LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01067LA): Installation of Litton LTR-97 fiber optic gyro systems. Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation
- [STC ST01668LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01668LA): Installation of a single LTN-2012 Global Positioning Sensor Unit (GPSU) and dual LTN-92 Inertial Reference System (INS). Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation
- [STC ST01467LA-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01467LA-D): Installation of Universal Avionics Terrain Avoidance Warning System and MFD-640 Multi Function Display(s). Zalinka Aviation Support, LLC
- [STC ST01468LA-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01468LA-D): Installation of Universal Avionics Flight Management System. Zalinka Aviation Support, LLC
- [STC SA3496NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3496NM): Installation of ABX-C Cargo Container assembly. Airborne Express Air Inc
- [STC SA4-918](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-918): 1. Aircraft wiring in accordance with Douglas Aircraft Co. Service Change #17 (UAL COA-0-1456) to provide an operational Aircraft Flight Data Rrecorder conforming to CAR Amendment 40-6, paragraph 40.208 with the following additions to assure recording of data during takeoff and landing roll: a. Relay to provide automatic start of recording when nose landing gear reaches airborne condition on takeoff. b. Time delay relay to turn off recorder one minute after nose landing gear reaches "on ground" condition, on landing. c. Installation of standard toggle switch on Systems Engineer's Console, to permit Second Officer to turn on recorder at start of takeoff run. 2. Install Waste King Flight Data Recorder #5424, TSO-C51. United Airlines Inc
- [STC SA611WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA611WE): Interior configuration - 120 passenger single class 5-abreast seating per United Air Lines approved drawing lists: COA 2-2083 (Sheet #1 Revision February 17, 1964, Sheet #2 dated December 4, 1963, Sheet #3 Revision dated February 27, 1964 and, COA 2-2099 Revision dated December 17, 1963). United Airlines Inc
- [STC SA65WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA65WE): Installation of a cockpit hydraulic replenishing system. See 15F-2044 Chg. B, 9F-4813 Chg. C, 6F-8140 Chg. C, 6F-8130 Chg. B, 3F-9025 Chg. A, 3F-9022, 3F-9023 Chg. A, IF-9882, 6F-8141 Chg. C. COA-2-1534 (ERs 1 - 4), App. V(UAL) to AFM SM-23889, App. IV (UAL) to AFM SM-23891, App. VII(UAL) to AFM LB-30582 or later FAA approved revisions. United Airlines Inc
- [STC SA2825CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2825CE): Installation of B&D Instruments & Avionics, Inc. Electronic N2 Gas Compressor Indicator. Data required: (1) B&D Instruments & Avionics, Inc. Installation Manual Part No. 55006-003-011, Revision A, dated April 6, 1992, or later "FAA Approved" revision; and (2) copy of this certificate. Teledyne Controls
- [STC SA2826CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2826CE): Installation of optional set of B&D Instruments & Avionics, Inc. Electronic Exhaust Gas Temperature (EFT) Indicators. Teledyne Controls
- [STC ST01202WI-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01202WI-D): Modification of an existing FAA approved Collins TPR-720, TPR-900 or TPR-901 Mode S transponder installation in Part 25 Aircraft using Collins Drawing Index as listed on AML No. ST01202WI-D, latest FAA approved revision. Rockwell Collins Inc
- [STC SA1063SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1063SO): Installation of forward cargo door. Aeronautical Engineers Inc
- [STC SA1377SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1377SO): Installation of a cargo interior. Aeronautical Engineers Inc
- [STC ST00984LA-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00984LA-D): Installation of smoke detection and fire suppression systems provisions. Securaplane Technologies LLC
- [STC SA2082SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2082SO): Installation of fuselage window plugs. Kosola & Associates Inc
- [STC ST01494CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01494CH): Installation of a Universal Avionics Terrain Awareness Warning System (TAWS) and a Universal Avionics GPS-1000 global positioning system. Airborne Maintenance & Engineering Services (AMES)
- [STC ST01930CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01930CH): Installation of Innovative Solutions & Support dual air data display unit. Airborne Maintenance & Engineering Services (AMES)
- [STC ST02123CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02123CH): Installation of Universal Aviionics Systems. Airborne Maintenance & Engineering Services (AMES)
- [STC ST02540AT-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02540AT-D): Installation of replacement fuel tank sealant system. FFC Manufacturing
- [STC ST01256WI-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01256WI-D): Modification of a Collins TPR-720, TPR-900 or TPR-901 Mode S Transponder System installation with an ATC/TCAS Control Panel to an Elementary Surveillance Compliant Collins TPR-901 Mode S Transponder System installation with a Flight ID/ATC/TCAS Control Panel in accordance with Collins Drawing Index as listed on AML No. ST01256WI-D, Revision -, or later FAA approved revision. Rockwell Collins Inc
- [STC ST00237AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00237AT): Installation of Dual Honeywell Mode S transponders. TIMCO
- [STC ST00238AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00238AT): Installation of Honeywell TCAS II. TIMCO
- [STC ST00239AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00239AT): Installation of three UNS-1B flight management systems. TIMCO
- [STC ST01220AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01220AT): Installation of a Dual Trimble Model TNL-8100 Global Positioning System. Avionics Group Inc. Lists DC-8 Series
- [STC ST02069AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02069AT): Installation of a Dual Trimble TNL-8100 GPS Navigation System. Avionics Group Inc
- [STC SA1076NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1076NE): Installation of Aerofex livestock carrier P/N TS-QA-400 platform and panel system using size A or size M Class II pallet. Equine Air Transport Systems LLC
- [STC SA1343NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1343NM): Installation of an environmental control system. Airweld Inc
- [STC SA1387NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1387NM): Installation of a single or dual AiResearch GTCP85-98CK and/or GTCP-85-98CK(D) Auxiliary Power Units in the forward baggage compartment. Airweld Inc
- [STC SA1392NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1392NM): ONE ONLY STC; S/N 46081: Installation of a single or dual AiResearch GTCP85-98CK and/or GTCP85-98CK(D) Auxiliary Power Units in the forward baggage compartment. Airweld Inc
- [STC SA2465NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2465NM): ONE ONLY STC; S/N 46081: nstallation of Winters Air Stair in the forward passenger entry door. (Approved for DC-8-72 S/N 46081 ONLY). Airweld Inc
- [STC SA2498NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2498NM): Installation of dual AiResearch GTCP85-98CK(D) Auxiliary Power Units (APU) in the forward baggage compartment. Airweld Inc

All 149: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N872SJ/stcs.md

## Related

- Other Douglas DC-8-72 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-72/aircraft.md

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