# Service difficulty reports: N968TW A list on [N968TW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N968TW.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 3 · 140 reports - [SDR AALA201908149003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201908149003.md): Release Cable · out of position · Aug 12, 2019 · N968TW · Doug MD83 · Emergency Equipment > AIRCRAFT NOT GROUNDED: PILOT REPORTS SLIDE GIRT BAR FORWARD CABIN SERVICE ENTRANCE HAS A WIRE ATTACHED IMPROPERLY FROM THE GIRT BAR TO UNDER THE LOWER RIGHT PORTION OF THE SLIDE HOUSING. MAINTENANCE REPOSTIONED THE MANUAL SLIDE PULL DEPLOYMENT CABLE UNDER SLI - [SDR AALA2019080529007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA2019080529007.md): Bypass Valve · unreliable · Aug 1, 2019 · N968TW · Doug MD83 · Landing Gear Steering System > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: PILOT REPORTS UPON TAXING ON RWY FOR TAKE OFF NOSE WHEEL STEERING VERY DIFFICULT TO OPERATE AND THEN NOSE WENT OVER CENTER. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED FWD & AFT NOSE WHEEL STEERING BY-PASS AND RELIEF VALVE AND BY-PASS ACTUATING ARM - [SDR AALA201908059002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201908059002.md): Bypass Valve · unreliable · Aug 1, 2019 · N968TW · Doug MD83 · Landing Gear Steering System > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: PILOT REPORTS UPON TAXING ON RWY FOR TAKE OFF NOSE WHEEL STEERING VERY DIFFICULT TO OPERATE AND THEN NOSE WENT OVER CENTER. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED FWD & AFT NOSE WHEEL STEERING BY-PASS AND RELIEF VALVE AND BY-PASS ACTUATING ARM - [SDR AALA201908059003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201908059003.md): Control Arm · out of tolerance · Aug 1, 2019 · N968TW · Doug MD83 · Landing Gear Steering System > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: PILOT REPORTS UPON TAXING ON RWY FOR TAKE OFF NOSE WHEEL STEERING VERY DIFFICULT TO OPERATE AND THEN NOSE WENT OVER CENTER. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED FWD & AFT NOSE WHEEL STEERING BY-PASS AND RELIEF VALVE AND BY-PASS ACTUATING ARM - [SDR AALA201812039017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201812039017.md): Windshield · delaminated · Nov 30, 2018 · N968TW · Doug MD83 · Flight Compartment Windows > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED. THE FIRST OFFICERS WINDSHIELD THERE IS CLEAR SMOOTH EDGE DELAMINATION WHICH EXTENDS BEYOND THE 2.0 IN LIMIT IN THE LOWER FORWARD CORNER RADIUS INTO THE CRITICAL VISION AREA. REPLACED FIRST OFFICERS WINDSHIELD. - [SDR AALA201812039016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201812039016.md): Windshield · delaminated · Nov 30, 2018 · N968TW · Doug MD83 · Flight Compartment Windows > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED. ON THE CAPTAINS WINDSHIELD THERE IS SMOOTH CLEAR EDGE DECLAMATION WHICH EXTENDS BEYOND THE 2.0 IN LIMIT IN THE LOWER FORWARD CORNER RADIUS INTO THE CRITICAL VISION AREA REF MM 56-00-00. REPLACED CAPTAINS WINDSHIELD. - [SDR AALA2018082017007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA2018082017007.md): Beam · corroded · Aug 16, 2018 · N968TW · Doug MD83 · Fuselage Main, Structure > CORROSION FOUND ON THE LOWER DOOR FRAME BEAM VERTICAL LEG BETWEEN BS 636 TO 693. INSTALLED A REPAIR DOUBLER IAW 53-10-00-3. - [SDR AALA201808165001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201808165001.md): Longeron · cracked · Aug 15, 2018 · N968TW · Doug MD83 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer > AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE. CRACKED LONGERON 20R AT STA 993 FROM EDGE TO FIRST FASTENER HOLE. REPAIRED THE LONGERON IAW SRM 53-02-00 FIGURE 22. - [SDR AALA201808143010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201808143010.md): Door Frame · corroded · Aug 13, 2018 · N968TW · Doug MD83 · Fuselage Main, Structure > CORROSION UNDER DOOR STOP AT DOOR CUTOUT LOWER FRAME AT BS 1274, AFT CARGO DOOR AREA. REPLACED DOOR FRAME IAW 53-10-00-3 - FIGURE 3, SHEET 1. - [SDR AALA20180810004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20180810004.md): Stiffener · cracked · Aug 10, 2018 · N968TW · Doug MD83 · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead > BS 1338 BULKHEAD VERTICAL STIFFENER AT STRINGER 1L CRACKED IN THE RADIUS. REPLACED REPAIR DOUBLER IAW SRM 53-01-00-001 - FIGURE 2, SHEET 4 AND 53-10-00-15. - [SDR AALA20180810003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20180810003.md): Web · cracked · Aug 10, 2018 · N968TW · Doug MD83 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > CRACKED FLOOR MEMBRANE AT BS 180 APPROXIMATELY LBL 32. REPAIRED FLOOR MEMBRANE IAW 53-20-00-16. - [SDR AALA201808098012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201808098012.md): Pan · cracked · Aug 8, 2018 · N968TW · Doug MD83 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > LEFT SIDE WINDOW RING PAN CRACKED AT BS 1098 AT UPPER AFT CORNER. INSTALLED WINDOW RING PAN REPAIR DOUBLER IAW 53-10-00-25. - [SDR AALA201808098011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201808098011.md): Pan · cracked · Aug 8, 2018 · N968TW · Doug MD83 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > LEFT SIDE WINDOW RING PAN CRACKED AT BS 1022 AT UPPER AFT CORNER. INSTALLED WINDOW RING PAN REPAIR DOUBLER IAW 53-10-00-25. - [SDR AALA201808098010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201808098010.md): Pan · cracked · Aug 8, 2018 · N968TW · Doug MD83 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > RIGHT SIDE WINDOW RING PAN CRACKED AT BS 1079 AT UPPER AFT CORNER. INSTALLED WINDOW RING PAN REPAIR DOUBLER IAW 53-10-00-25. - [SDR AALA201808098008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201808098008.md): Pan · cracked · Aug 8, 2018 · N968TW · Doug MD83 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > RIGHT SIDE WINDOW RING PAN CRACKED AT BS 1079 AT LOWER FORWARD CORNER. INSTALLED REPAIR ANGLE IAW 53-10-00-25. - [SDR AALA201808086010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201808086010.md): Pan · cracked · Aug 6, 2018 · N968TW · Doug MD83 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > WINDOW RING PAN CRACKED IN RADIUS OF PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED ANGLE DOUBLER AT UPPER AFT CORNER AT BS 1060. INSTALLED A RING PAN REPAIR DOUBLER IAW 53-10-00-25. - [SDR AALA201808086008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201808086008.md): Pan · cracked · Aug 6, 2018 · N968TW · Doug MD83 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > WINDOW RING PAN CRACKED AT UPPER AFT CORNER AT BS 1041. INSTALLED A RING PAN DOUBLER IAW 53-10-00-25. - [SDR AALA2018082013004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA2018082013004.md): Floor Support · cracked · Aug 3, 2018 · N968TW · Doug MD83 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > FLOOR SUPPORT CRACKED AT SEVERAL PLACES, BS 769 - 788. REPLACED THE FLOOR SUPPORT IAW 51-00-05-1, AND DRAWING 9936580. - [SDR AALA201808084003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201808084003.md): Skin · cracked · Aug 3, 2018 · N968TW · Doug MD83 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin > CRACK FOUND ON THE SKIN BETWEEN BS 90 - 100. REPAIRED THE SKIN IAW SRM 53-05-00, FIG 158. - [SDR AALA201808083005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201808083005.md): Pan · cracked · Aug 3, 2018 · N968TW · Doug MD83 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > RIGHT SIDE WINDOW RING PAN CRACKED AT UPPER FORWARD CORNER BETWEEN BS 946 TO 948, STRINGER 14R TO STRINGER 15R. REPLACED THE RING PAN IAW 53-10-00-25. - [SDR AALA201808176004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201808176004.md): Fitting · corroded · Aug 1, 2018 · N968TW · Doug MD83 · Trailing Edge Flaps > LEFT WING OUTBOARD FLAP, THE CENTER HINGE WAS MISSING SEALANT AND CORRODED BETWEEN LOWER STUDS AND FORWARD HINGE FITTING. REPLACED STUDS AND FITTING PER AMM 57-40-01-201. - [SDR AALA2018081302007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA2018081302007.md): Pin · pulled · Aug 1, 2018 · N968TW · Doug MD83 · Escape Slide > PINS PULLED ON FORWARD SERVICE DOOR SLIDE. FOUND WHEN REMOVED FOR INSPECTION. - [SDR AALA201808061002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201808061002.md): Shear Tie · cracked · Aug 1, 2018 · N968TW · Doug MD83 · Fuselage Internal Mounting Structure > SHEAR TIE AT BS 1463, INBOARD OF LONGERON 3R HAD A CRACK INDICATION. REPLACED THE SHEAR TIE IAW 51-00-05-1. - [SDR AALA2018072309008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA2018072309008.md): Sensor · faulty · Jul 19, 2018 · N968TW · Doug MD83 · Landing Gear Position and Warning > GEAR INDICATION MESSAGE, EMERGENCY DECLARED. AIRCRAFT LANDED IN DFW WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT, NOT OVERWEIGHT. NOSE GEAR UNSAFE AT HANDLE IN THE UP POSITION, NORMAL DOWN AND LOCK INDICATION. AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED NOSE GEAR UP - [SDR AALA201805249033](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201805249033.md): Nut · loose · May 19, 2018 · N968TW · Doug MD83 · Flight Compartment Windows > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED. CAPTAIN SLIDER WINDOW UPPER RIGHT CORNER BALL DOES NOT GO INTO TRACK. REPLACED AND TORQUED UPPER FORWARD SLIDER MOUNT NUT THAT WAS LOOSE REF MM 20-30-01. WINDOW OPERATIONS CHECK NORMAL REF MM 56-10-03. - [SDR AALA201804269015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201804269015.md): Windshield · delaminated · Apr 25, 2018 · N968TW · Doug MD83 · Flight Compartment Windows > CENTER WINDSHIELD HAS DELAMINATION EMINATING FROM THE RIGHT SIDE ASSOCIATED WITH HEATING ELEMENT. DELAMINATION APPEARED TO INCREASE IN SIZE DURING FLIGHT. REPLACED THE WINDSHIELD IAW AMM 56-10-01-201-2. AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED. - [SDR AALA20180406005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20180406005.md): Adc · faulty · Apr 6, 2018 · N968TW · Doug MD83 · Air Data Computer > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: AT CRUISE ALTITUDE 33, WITH ALL ENGINE AND WING HEAT ON THE MACH TRIM, INOPERABLE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, AIRSPEED/MACH INDICATION. EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED INBOUND TO BNA, REMAINDER OF THE FLIGHT CONTINUED WITHOUT AUTOPILOT AND AUTOTHROTTLES U - [SDR AALA201803019011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201803019011.md): Lens · broken · Feb 27, 2018 · N968TW · Doug DC983 · Emergency Lighting > SEAT 27DEF EMERGENCY LIGHT LENS BROKEN. REPLACED THE LENS IAW AMM 25-27-03. - [SDR AALA201803019010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201803019010.md): Lens · broken · Feb 27, 2018 · N968TW · Doug DC983 · Emergency Lighting > SEAT 26DEF EMERGENCY LIGHT LENS BROKEN. REPLACED THE LENS IAW AMM 25-27-03. - [SDR AALA201803019009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201803019009.md): Lens · broken · Feb 27, 2018 · N968TW · Doug DC983 · Emergency Lighting > SEAT 23DEF EMERGENCY LIGHT LENS BROKEN. REPLACED LENS IAW AMM 25-27-03. - [SDR AALA201801269011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201801269011.md): Slide · contaminated · Jan 24, 2018 · N968TW · Doug MD83 · Escape Slide > TAILCONE EVACUATION SLIDE CONTAMINATED WITH SKYDROL. AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED. REPLACED TAIL CONE SLIDE PER WORK CARD 25-94-15. - [SDR AALA201801269010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201801269010.md): Lanyard · contaminated · Jan 24, 2018 · N968TW · Doug MD83 · Escape Slide > AFT ASSY TAIL CONE SLIDE LANYARD CONTAMINATED WITH HYDRAULIC FLUID. AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED. REPLACED SLIDE LANYARD IAW WORK CARD 25-94-15. - [SDR AALA201708099003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201708099003.md): Floor Panel · damaged · Aug 8, 2017 · N968TW · Doug MD83 · Fuselage Floor Panel > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED. CABIN CENTER FLOOR PANEL AT ROW 23 IS SOFT. ACCOMPLISHED TIME LIMITED REPAIR TO FLOOR PANEL PER EA 272392. - [SDR AALA20170707009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20170707009.md): Pump · faulted · Jul 7, 2017 · N968TW · Doug MD83 · Fuel Boost Pump > DURING CLIMB THE CENTER FUEL BOOST PUMP CIRCUIT BREAKER J-21 TRIPPED. EMERGENCY DECLARED. FLIGHT DIVERTED, LANDING UNEVENTFUL. REMOVED AND REPLACED CENTER AFT FUEL BOOST PUMP IAW AMM 28-20-07. OPERATIONAL CHECKED GOOD. AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED. - [SDR AALA201705269019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201705269019.md): Slide · partial deploy · May 24, 2017 · N968TW · Doug MD83 · Escape Slide > FOUND THE R1 SLIDE PARTIALLY DEPLOYED. REPLACED THE SLIDE IAW AMM 25-62-00. - [SDR AALA201704209012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201704209012.md): Screw · missing · Apr 19, 2017 · N968TW · Doug MD83 · Emergency Equipment > FLASHLIGHT ASSY IS DAMAGED. REPLACED FLASHLIGHT ASSY WITH TWO SCREWS. OPS CHECK NORMAL. OKAY FOR SERVICE. THE AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED. - [SDR AALA201704179077](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201704179077.md): Lanyard · detached · Apr 14, 2017 · N968TW · Doug MD83 · Emergency Equipment > THE 1R DOOR SLIDE LANYARD IS DETACHED FROM GIRT BAR. RE INSTALLED GIRT BAR RELEASE LANYARD IAW AMM 25-62-00. THE AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED. - [SDR AALA20170131003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20170131003.md): Portable Light · dim · Jan 31, 2017 · N968TW · Doug DC983 · Emergency Lighting > AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE. PORTABLE EMERGENCY LIGHT VERY DIM. REPLACED LIGHT AND ACCOMPLISHED SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK. - [SDR AALA20170131036](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20170131036.md): Doubler · cracked · Jan 31, 2017 · N968TW · Doug DC983 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin > AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE. CRACK ON RIGHT HAND FORWARD DOUBLER BETWEEN STRINGER 1R AND 2R. INSTALLED SKIN DOUBLER PER SRM 53-05-00-001 AND EA 267054. - [SDR AALA20170129008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20170129008.md): Hinge Fitting · corroded · Jan 29, 2017 · N968TW · Doug DC983 · Wing, Control Surface Attach Fittings > AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE. CORROSION ON RIGHT HAND WING OUTBOARD FLAP CENTER HINGE FITTING. REPLACED HINGE FITTING PER CMM 27-50-02. - [SDR AALA20170129007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20170129007.md): Casting · cracked · Jan 29, 2017 · N968TW · Doug DC983 · Spoilers > AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE. CRACK ON RIGHT HAND WING GROUND SPOILER CASTING. REPLACED CASTING PER SRM 57-01-00 AND SB MD80-57-180. - [SDR AALA20170127013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20170127013.md): Stop Fitting · cracked · Jan 27, 2017 · N968TW · Doug DC983 · Cargo/Baggage Doors > AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE. CRACK ON UPPER FORWARD DOOR STOP FITTING ON FORWARD CARGO DOOR. REPLACED FITTING PER IPC 52-30-01-02B DRAWING 5910141, DRAWING CDK2345 AND AARD 51-00-05-1. - [SDR AALA20170127012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20170127012.md): Stop Fitting · cracked · Jan 27, 2017 · N968TW · Doug DC983 · Cargo/Baggage Doors > AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE. CRACK ON CENTER FORWARD DOOR STOP FITTING ON FORWARD CARGO DOOR. REPLACED FITTING PER IPC 52-30-01-02B DRAWING 5910141, DRAWING CDK2345 AND AARD 51-00-05-1. - [SDR AALA20170127011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20170127011.md): Stop Fitting · cracked · Jan 27, 2017 · N968TW · Doug DC983 · Cargo/Baggage Doors > AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE. CRACK ON LOWER FORWARD DOOR STOP FITTING ON FORWARD CARGO DOOR. REPLACED FITTING PER AARD 51-00-05-1 AND IPC 52-30-01-02B DRAWING 5910141. - [SDR AALA20170127010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20170127010.md): Stop Fitting · cracked · Jan 27, 2017 · N968TW · Doug DC983 · Cargo/Baggage Doors > AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE. CRACK ON UPPER AFT DOOR STOP FITTING ON MID CARGO DOOR. REPLACED FITTING PER IPC 52-30-01-02B DRAWING 5910141, DRAWING CDK2345 AND AARD 51-00-05-1. - [SDR AALA20170129006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20170129006.md): Battery Pack · discharged · Jan 26, 2017 · N968TW · Doug DC983 · Emergency Lighting > AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE. EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERABLE. REPLACED BATTERY PACK AND ACCOMPLISHED SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK. - [SDR AALA20170106007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20170106007.md): Unknown · malfunctioned · Jan 2, 2017 · N968TW · Doug DC983 · Auto Throttle System > AIRCRAFT NOT GROUNDED. DFW-TUL FLIGHT. ABORTED TAKEOFF AT 60 KNOTS ACCOUNT AUTOTHROTTLES WOULD NOT ENGAGE. PERFORMED RETURN TO SERVICE IAW AMM 22-01-05. NO FAULTS NOTED. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD. - [SDR AALA20161005003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20161005003.md): Battery Pack · faulty · Oct 5, 2016 · N968TW · Doug DC983 · Emergency Lighting > THE EMERGENCY PATH LIGHT OPERATED BY BATTERY PACK AB5-4 ARE INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED BATTERY PACK. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD. - [SDR AALA20161005002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20161005002.md): Battery Pack · faulty · Oct 5, 2016 · N968TW · Doug DC983 · Emergency Lighting > THE EMERGENCY LIGHT OPERATED BY BATTERY PACK AB5-3 ARE INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED BATTERY PACK. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD. - [SDR AALA20161005001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20161005001.md): Battery Pack · faulty · Oct 5, 2016 · N968TW · Doug DC983 · Emergency Lighting > THE EMERGENCY PATH LIGHT OPERATED BY BATTERY PACK AB5-2 ARE INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED BATTERY PACK. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N968TW/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 = 'N968TW' AND registry_match = 'registration' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N968TW/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.