# Service difficulty reports: N9618A A list on [N9618A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9618A.md). Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Newest first. Page 1 of 4 · 162 reports - [SDR AALA2019081209011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA2019081209011.md): Ballast · failed · Aug 9, 2019 · N9618A · Doug MD83 · Passenger Compartment Lighting > AIRCRAFT NOT GROUNDED: MAINTENANCE REPORTS OVERHEAD LIGHT BALLAST AT SEAT 6E WAS STINKING AND SMOKING. REPLACED BALLAST AT SEAT 6E OVERHEAD BIN. OPS CHECK OK IAW AMM 33-22-01. - [SDR AALA201907179003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201907179003.md): Slide · unsecure · Jul 13, 2019 · N9618A · Doug MD83 · Escape Slide > AIRCRAFT NOT GROUNDED: PILOT REPORTS L-1 SLIDE FELL OFF/OUT OF THE HOUSING AFTER TAKE OFF. MAINTENANCE RESECURED L-1 DOOR MOUNTED DISLODGED SLIDE PACK IAW AMM 25-62-00. - [SDR AALA20190710010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20190710010.md): Wire · loose · Jul 10, 2019 · N9618A · Doug MD83 · Light System Wiring > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: SEAT 15B FOUND WITH LOOSE WIRE UNDERNEATH ON EMERGENCY EXIT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED PROXIMITY LIGHT AT SEAT 15B AND PERFORMED SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK. - [SDR AALA201904169008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201904169008.md): Windshield · delaminated · Apr 12, 2019 · N9618A · Doug DC983 · Flight Compartment Windows > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: FIRST OFFICERS R1 WINDSHIELD DELAMINATED. REPLACED WINDSHIELD PER AMM 56-10-02. - [SDR AALA2019031859002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA2019031859002.md): Actuator · faulty · Mar 14, 2019 · N9618A · Doug MD83 · Pressure Regulator/Outflow Valve > THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE AUTO 1 PRESSURE CONTROLLER WAS INOPERATIVE, LIGHT ILLUMINATED, PRESSURIZATION SYSTEM FAILED. THE AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED. MAINTENANCE PERFORMED A BITE TEST, AND FOUND THE NR 1 CONTROLLER HAD FAULTED. DETERMINED THAT IT WAS THE MOT - [SDR AALA2019031439011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA2019031439011.md): Wire · shorted · Mar 12, 2019 · N9618A · Doug MD83 · Flight Control System Wiring > THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE DIGITAL FLIGHT GUIDANCE CIRCUIT BREAKER -B- TRIPPED INFLIGHT AND WOULD NOT RESET. THE AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED. MAINTENANCE FOUND RUDDER POSITION SENSOR WIRING 2C61033RD CONDUCTOR SHORTED TO AIRCRAFT FRAME IN TWO PLACES. REPAIRED T - [SDR AALA201902269008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201902269008.md): Cooling Fan · sparks · Feb 20, 2019 · N9618A · Doug MD83 · Air Distribution Fan > DURING TAKEOFF ROLL, AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED A SHORT LATERAL PULL AND SHUTTER SIMILAR TO A COMPRESSOR STALL BUT NEITHER PILOT SAW ANY INDICATION OF ANY FLUCTUATION ON EITHER ENGINE INDICATION. AFTER TAKEOFF, FLT ATTS CALLED REPORTING STRONG FUMES AND RUBBER - [SDR AALA201810169007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201810169007.md): Cable · broken · Oct 12, 2018 · N9618A · Doug MD83 · Escape Slide > L2 SERVICE DOOR HAD A STEEL CABLE BROKEN AND IS EXPOSED AT BOTTOM OF THE SLIDE. THE AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED. REPLACED L2 DOOR EVACUATION SLIDE IAW MM 25-62-00. - [SDR AALA201810119015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201810119015.md): Slide · dislodged · Oct 10, 2018 · N9618A · Doug MD83 · Escape Slide > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED. CREW REPORT AFT GALLEY DOOR SLIDE PACK DISLODGED. MAINTENANCE REPLACED SLIDE PACK ASSEMBLY PER AAMM 25-62-00 AND PERFORMED SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK. - [SDR AALA201809189001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201809189001.md): Light · inoperative · Sep 15, 2018 · N9618A · Doug MD83 · Emergency Lighting > EMERGENCY LIGHT AT THE L1 DOOR WAS INOPERATIVE. REPLACED THE EMERGENCY LIGHT IAW AMM 33-53-00. - [SDR AALA201807129027](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201807129027.md): Battery Pack · inoperative · Jul 11, 2018 · N9618A · Doug MD83 · Emergency Lighting > EMERGENCY LIGHTS TAIL CONE SLIDE EMERGENCY LIGHTS WERE INOPERABLE. REPLACED THE B5-28 BATTERY PACKS IAW AMM 33-53-00 AND WDM 33-51-13. OPS CHECKED GOOD. - [SDR AALA201807129026](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201807129026.md): Battery Pack · inoperative · Jul 11, 2018 · N9618A · Doug MD83 · Emergency Lighting > EMERGENCY LIGHTS IN THE TAIL COMPARTMENT OVERHEAD WERE INOPERATIVE. REPLACED THE B5-28 BATTERY PACKS IAW AMM 33-53-00, AND WDM 33-51-13. OPS CHECKED GOOD. - [SDR AALA201807129017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201807129017.md): Battery Pack · inoperative · Jul 11, 2018 · N9618A · Doug MD83 · Emergency Lighting > EMERGENCY LIGHTS FOR THE TAILCONE SLIDE WERE INOPERATIVE. REPLACED B5-27 BATTERY PACKS IAW AMM 33-53-00, AND WDM 33-51-13. OPS CHECKED GOOD. - [SDR AALA201807129016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201807129016.md): Battery Pack · faulty · Jul 11, 2018 · N9618A · Doug MD83 · Emergency Lighting > EMERGENCY LIGHTS IN THE MID CABIN OVERHEAD AREA WILL NOT SHUT OFF. REPLACED THE BATTERY PACK IAW AMM 33-53-00. - [SDR AALA201807129015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201807129015.md): Battery Pack · inoperative · Jul 11, 2018 · N9618A · Doug MD83 · Emergency Lighting > EMERGENCY LIGHTS IN TAIL COMPARTMENT OVERHEAD WERE INOPERATIVE. REPLACED THE B5-27 BATTERY PACKS IAW AMM 33-53-00 AND WDM 33-51-13. OPS CHECKED GOOD. - [SDR AALA201806019011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201806019011.md): Bustle · out of adjust · May 31, 2018 · N9618A · Doug MD83 · Escape Slide > AFT DOOR SLIDE BUSSLE OUT OF ADJUSTEMT. MAINTENANCE ADJUSTED THE DOOR SLIDE BUSSLE IAW 25-62-00 AND PERFORMED SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK. - [SDR AALA2018050109016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA2018050109016.md): Panel · distorted · Apr 25, 2018 · N9618A · Doug MD83 · Galley Doors > LEFT AFT SERVICE/GALLEY DOOR LINER PANEL FOR DOOR SLIDE IS PREVENTING DOOR FROM OPENING, RUBBING ON DOOR FRAME. THE DOOR PANEL WAS TWISTED AND DISTORTED. ADJUSTED AFT SERVICE DOOR SLIDE COVER TO OBTAIN CLEARANCE IAW AMM 52-12-00. AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED. - [SDR AALA20180406001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20180406001.md): Pin · broken · Apr 4, 2018 · N9618A · Doug MD83 · Escape Slide > L2 DOOR SLIDE PIN BROKEN AND PULLED OUT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE SLIDE IAW MCM 25-94-17 AND PERFORMED SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK. - [SDR AALA20180401004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20180401004.md): Boot · separated · Apr 1, 2018 · N9618A · Doug MD83 · Cabin Cooling System > DURING CRUISE AT 36000 FT, RIGHT PACK PRESSURE DROPPED, TURNED ON WING ANTI- ICE AND PACK PRESSURE RETURNED TO NORMAL. DURING DESCENT, OUT OF 36000 FT, BOTH PACK PRESSURES DROPPED, PRESSURE FLOW LIGHT ILLUMINATED, CABIN ALTITUDE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. DESCEND - [SDR AALA20180225005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20180225005.md): Seat Track · corroded · Feb 25, 2018 · N9618A · Doug DC983 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings > CAPTAIN`S INBOARD SEAT TRACK HAS CORROSION. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE SEAT TRACK IAW 51-00-05, AND DRAWING 9957871. - [SDR AALA20180225004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20180225004.md): Seat Track · corroded · Feb 25, 2018 · N9618A · Doug DC983 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings > FIRST OFFICER`S INBOARD AFT SEAT TRACK HAS CORROSION. REPLACED SEAT TRACK IAW 51-00-05, AND DRAWING 9957871. - [SDR AALA20180223006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20180223006.md): Cusp Web · corroded · Feb 23, 2018 · N9618A · Doug MD83 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > THE AIRCRAFT IS IN BASE MAINTENANCE. CORROSION ON CUSP AT AFT GIRT BAR FITTING TO AFT END OF CUSP AT AFT SERVICE DOOR STATION 1174 AREA. INSTALLED NEW SECTION OF CUSP AND REPAIR DOUBLER PER 53-20-00-16. - [SDR AALA20180228007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20180228007.md): Cusp Web · corroded · Feb 23, 2018 · N9618A · Doug MD83 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > CORROSION ON THE CUSP WEB AT THE END OF THE NR 1 SEAT TRACK AT BS 1175. REPAIRED THE CUSP WEB IAW SRM 53-05-00-001. - [SDR AALA20180222005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20180222005.md): Skin · cracked · Feb 22, 2018 · N9618A · Doug MD83 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin > CRACK FOUND ON FUSELAGE SKIN AT THE NOSE LANDING GEAR AFT LEFT DOOR.HINGE CUTOUT. REPAIRED THE SKIN IAW SRM 53-05-00, FIGURE 158. - [SDR AALA20180222004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20180222004.md): Skin · cracked · Feb 22, 2018 · N9618A · Doug MD83 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin > CRACK FOUND ON FUSELAGE SKIN AT THE NOSE LANDING GEAR AFT RIGHT DOOR.HINGE CUTOUT. REPAIRED THE SKIN IAW SRM 53-05-00, FIGURE 158. - [SDR AALA20180220021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20180220021.md): Window Frame · cracked · Feb 20, 2018 · N9618A · Doug MD83 · Fuselage Main, Structure > CRACKED CABIN WINDOW FRAME AT BS 1041. INSTALLED A DOUBLER IAW 53-10-00-25. - [SDR AALA20180220020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20180220020.md): Window Frame · cracked · Feb 20, 2018 · N9618A · Doug MD83 · Fuselage Main, Structure > CRACKED RIGHT CABIN WINDOW FRAME AT BS 1060. INSTALLED A DOUBLER IAW 53-10-00-25. - [SDR AALA20180220019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20180220019.md): Window Frame · cracked · Feb 20, 2018 · N9618A · Doug MD83 · Fuselage Main, Structure > CRACKED WINDOW FRAME, BOTTOM AFT LEFT TANG AT BS 465. INSTALLED A DOUBLER IAW 53-10-00-25. - [SDR AALA20180220022](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20180220022.md): Cusp Web · corroded · Feb 20, 2018 · N9618A · Doug MD83 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > CUSP WEB UNDERNEATH FORWARD GIRT BAR BRACKET ATTACH POINT AT THE AFT SERVICE DOOR IS CORRODED. REPAIRED THE CUSP WEB IAW 53-20-00-16. - [SDR AALA20180218001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20180218001.md): Seat Track · out of limits · Feb 18, 2018 · N9618A · Doug MD83 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings > SEAT TRACK, BS 795-1136, IS OUT OF LIMITS. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE SEAT TRACK IAW AMM 25-23-00. - [SDR AALA20180216004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20180216004.md): Floor Support · corroded · Feb 16, 2018 · N9618A · Doug MD83 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > WEAR AND CORROSION FOUND ON THE FLOOR SUPPORT AT BS 218, CENTERLINE. INSTALLED A NEW FLOOR SUPPORT IAW DRAWING 9936535, AND 51-00-05-1. - [SDR AALA20180216006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20180216006.md): Intercostal · cracked · Feb 16, 2018 · N9618A · Doug MD83 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE. CRACKED CABIN FLOOR INTERCOSTAL CENTERLINE IN CARGO CEILING BETWEEN STA 769 TO STA 786. INSTALLED INTERCOSTAL IN CEILING PER PRINT 9936580 AND AARD 51-00-05-1. - [SDR AALA20180228005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20180228005.md): Hinge · corroded · Feb 6, 2018 · N9618A · Doug MD83 · Wing, Control Surface Attach Fittings > RIGHT WING FLAP CENTER HINGE UPPER AND LOWER STUDS AND FITTING CORRODED. INSTALLED A NEW CENTER HINGE STUDS AND FITTING IAW AMM 57-40-01. - [SDR AALA20180223004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20180223004.md): Hinge Fitting · corroded · Feb 5, 2018 · N9618A · Doug MD83 · Wing, Control Surface Attach Fittings > THE AIRCRAFT IS IN BASE MAINTENANCE. LEFT HAND WING ONBOARD FLAP CENTER HINGE UPPER AND LOWER STUDS AND FITTING CORRODED. INSTALLED NEW STUDS AND FITTING PER AMM 57-40-01. - [SDR AALA201712049021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201712049021.md): Battery Pack · no test · Nov 30, 2017 · N9618A · Doug MD83 · Emergency Lighting > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: CABIN SEAT PATH EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOPERABLE ON AFT BATTERY PACK. REPLACED AFT BATTERY PACK PER AMM 33-60-98. - [SDR AALA201712019037](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201712019037.md): Battery Pack · no test · Nov 30, 2017 · N9618A · Doug MD83 · Emergency Lighting > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: CABIN SEAT PATH EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOPERABLE ON FOWARD BATTERY PACK. REPLACED FOWARD BATTERY PACK PER AMM 33-60-98. - [SDR AALA201703139048](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201703139048.md): Battery Pack · inoperative · Mar 10, 2017 · N9618A · Doug MD83 · Emergency Equipment > FLIGHT ATTENDANT AFT EMERGENCY FLASHLIGHT IS INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED FLASHLIGHT BATTERY IAW AMM 26-60-00. OPS CHECKED GOOD. - [SDR AALA20170224018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20170224018.md): Ballast · odor · Feb 22, 2017 · N9618A · Doug DC983 · Flight Compartment Lighting > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED. DURING CRUISE, FAINT ELECTRICAL ODOR EMITTED FROM FIRST OFFICER INSTRUMENT PANEL. REMOVED AND REPLACED B6-1 INSTRUMENT PANEL FLUORESCENT LIGHTING BALLAST IAW AMM 33-10-00 AND WDM 33-14-00. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD. - [SDR AALA20170208017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20170208017.md): Circuit Breaker · failed · Feb 8, 2017 · N9618A · Doug DC983 · AC Power Distribution System > LEFT ELECTRICAL BUSS FAILURE. LANDING UNEVENTFUL. REMOVED AND REPLACED LEFT AC BUSS CIRCUIT BREAKER B1-273 IAW WDM 24-50-01. OPERATIONAL CHECKED GOOD. - [SDR AALA20170120015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20170120015.md): Lanyard · detached · Jan 18, 2017 · N9618A · Doug DC983 · Escape Slide > L1 DOOR EMERGENCY SLIDE GIRT BAR LANYARD IS DETACHED FROM SLIDE PACK. ATTACHED THE LANYARD IAW AMM 25-62-00. OPS CHECKED GOOD. - [SDR AALA20170119023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20170119023.md): Girt Bar · dirty · Jan 17, 2017 · N9618A · Doug DC983 · Emergency Equipment > AIRCRAFT NOT GROUNDED. L2 DOOR EMERGENCY EVACUATION SLIDE GIRT BAR IS DIFFICULT TO ARM AND DISARM. CLEANED AND LUBRICATED GIRT BAR ATTACHMENT IAW AMM 25-61-01. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD. - [SDR AALA20161212008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20161212008.md): Lens · cracked · Dec 9, 2016 · N9618A · Doug DC983 · Emergency Lighting > SEAT MOUNTED EMERGENCY LIGHT AT SEAT 24D HAS A CRACKED LENS COVER. REMOVED AND REPLACED LENS COVER IAW AMM 33-60-98. OPS CHECKED GOOD. - [SDR AALA20161212007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20161212007.md): Light · broken · Dec 9, 2016 · N9618A · Doug DC983 · Emergency Lighting > EMERGENCY PORTABLE LIGHT ASSEMBLY HAS A BROKEN TIP ON THE BASE. REMOVED AND REPLACED LIGHT ASSEMBLY IAW AMM 33-53-00. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD. - [SDR AALA20161212006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20161212006.md): Sign · cracked · Dec 9, 2016 · N9618A · Doug DC983 · Emergency Lighting > EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN RIGHT FORWARD OVERWING DOOR IS BRITTLE AND CRACKED. REMOVED AND REPLACED EXIT SIGN IAW AMM 33-53-00. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD. - [SDR AALA20161130008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20161130008.md): Lens · broken · Nov 27, 2016 · N9618A · Doug DC983 · Emergency Lighting > AIRCRAFT NOT GROUNDED. R1 DOOR EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN LENS COVER BROKEN. REPLACED LENS COVER IAW AMM 33-50-00. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD. - [SDR AALA20161110011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20161110011.md): Girt Bar · lack of lube · Nov 9, 2016 · N9618A · Doug DC983 · Emergency Equipment > AFT GALLEY DOOR EMERGENCY SLIDE GIRT BAR DIFFICULT TO ARM & DISARM. CLEANED AND LUBED GIRT BAR LATCH PLATE ASSEMBLY IAW AMM 25-62-00. OPERATIONAL CHECKED GOOD. - [SDR AALA20161102016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20161102016.md): Battery · discharged · Nov 1, 2016 · N9618A · Doug DC983 · Emergency Equipment > AIRCRAFT NOT GROUNDED. FLIGHT ATTENDANT EMERGENCY FLASHLIGHT IN AFT GALLEY INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED FLASHLIGHT BATTERY IAW AMM 25-60-00-901-801. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD. - [SDR AALA20160825004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20160825004.md): Beam · cracked · Aug 25, 2016 · N9618A · Doug DC983 · Passenger/Crew Doors > CRACK IN CENTER SECTION OF NR 6 BEAM, FROM BOLT HEAD, IN FWD ENTRY DOOR. INSTALLED DOUBLER IAW AARD 52-10-00-3. - [SDR AALA20160817002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20160817002.md): Battery Pack · no test · Aug 16, 2016 · N9618A · Doug DC983 · Emergency Lighting > DURING ACCOMPLSIHEMENT OF WORK CARD 5403, POWER SUPPLY AB5-3 FAILED TO TEST. REMOVED AND REPLACED POWER SUPPLY BATTERY IAW AMM 33-60-98. OPS TESTED NORMAL. - [SDR AALA20160817001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20160817001.md): Battery Pack · no test · Aug 16, 2016 · N9618A · Doug DC983 · Emergency Lighting > DURING ACCOMPLSIHEMENT OF WORK CARD 0801, POWER SUPPLY B5-107 FAILED TO TEST. REMOVED AND REPLACED POWER SUPPLY BATTERY IAW AMM 33-53-00. OPERATIONAL TEST NORMAL. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9618A/reports.md?page=2 ## 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 = 'N9618A' AND registry_match = 'registration' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9618A/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.