# Service difficulty reports: N979TW

A list on [N979TW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N979TW.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 2 · 93 reports

- [SDR AALA201906219006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201906219006.md): Computer · unreliable · Jun 18, 2019 · N979TW · Doug MD83 · Stall Warning System
  > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED, PILOT REPORTS AT FL 240 INDICATING 300 KTS GOT A SLAT DISAGREE WITH SLATS RETRACTED FOR ABOUT 3 SECONDS. ALSO GOT A SLAT OVERSPEED SLAT HANDLE WAS IN THE RETRACT POSITION. MAINTENANCE ACCOMPLISHED SLAT SENSOR CHECK IAW AMM 27-80-00, NO
- [SDR AALA201906049025](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201906049025.md): Support Bracket · broken · May 28, 2019 · N979TW · Doug MD83 · Spoilers
  > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: RH WING #2 SPOILER SUPPORT BRACKET IN CENTER OF SPOILER BROKEN. RH WING #2 SPOILER REMOVED AND REPLACED IAW AMM 27-61-01. OPS CHECKS GOOD.
- [SDR AALA201905299003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201905299003.md): Warning System · false activation · May 28, 2019 · N979TW · Doug MD83 · Leading Edge Slat Position Indicating System
  > AIRCRAFT NOT GROUNDED: PILOT REPORTS SLAT OVERSPEED WARNING, ONE AND A HALF HOURS IN FLIGHT, CRUISE ALTITUDE 24,000,.738 MACH, FLAPS UP SLATS RETRACTED. AURAL WARNING CAME ON. NO OTHER PROBLEMS. MAINTENANCE PERFORMED GVI OF THE SLATS, NO DEFECTS NOTED. PERFOR
- [SDR AALA2019032219002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA2019032219002.md): Selector · faulty · Mar 20, 2019 · N979TW · Doug MD83 · Cabin Pressure Control System
  > PRESSURIZATION AUTO INOPERATIVE AND BLUE AUTO 1 AND BLUE AUTO 2 LIGHTS ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT AT FL 300. AIRCRAFT PRESSURIZED TO OVER PRESSURE RELIEF LIMIT. PRESSURIZATION WAS CONTROLED MANUALLY. ENGINE ANTI-ICE AND AIRFOIL ANTI-ICE WERE ON AT TIME OF FAILURE
- [SDR AALA201811053002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201811053002.md): Support · cracked · Nov 3, 2018 · N979TW · Doug MD83 · Wing, Attach Fittings
  > LEFT WING GROUND SPOILER ACTUATOR SUPPORT WAS FOUND CRACKED. REPLACED THE SUPPORT IAW SRM 51-30-02.
- [SDR AALA20181101005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20181101005.md): Skin · cracked · Oct 31, 2018 · N979TW · Doug MD83 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: CRACKED SKIN AT STATION 1380 L14R. REPLACED SKIN DOUBLER PER 53-30-00-02 AND SRM 53-34-00-001.
- [SDR AALA2018101989008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA2018101989008.md): Bottle · low pressure · Oct 14, 2018 · N979TW · Doug MD83 · Escape Slide
  > L2 DOOR SLIDE PRESSURE WAS LOW. THE AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED L2 SLIDE IAW 25-94-17.
- [SDR AALA201807139004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201807139004.md): Wire · broken · Jul 11, 2018 · N979TW · Doug MD83 · Light System Wiring
  > LEFT LOWER, EMERGENCY LIGHT HAS A BROKEN WIRE. INSTALLED A NEW CONNECTOR. OPS CHECKED OK IAW MM 20-31-01.
- [SDR AALA201807059036](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201807059036.md): Windshield · delaminated · Jul 1, 2018 · N979TW · Doug MD83 · Flight Compartment Windows
  > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED. CHECK FIRST OFFICERS WINDSHIELD FOR DELAMINATION. R1 WINDOW WAS REPLACED. REFERENCE DATED FOR 7/11/18 FOR ALL REFERENCES AND SIGNATURES OF WORK PERFORMED.
- [SDR AALA201801199039](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201801199039.md): Relay · burned · Jan 14, 2018 · N979TW · Doug MD83 · Passenger Compartment Lighting
  > NR 1 FA REPORTED A BURNING ELECTRICAL ODOR AT THE SAME TIME THE AFT CABIN LIGHTS WOULD NOT COME ON. AFTER LANDING AND AT THE GATE, THE LIGHT CAME ON WITH NO ELECTRICAL ODOR. THE AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED. INSTALLED A NEW RELAY FOR THE AFT UPPER LIGHTING IAW WDM
- [SDR AALA20170819004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20170819004.md): Skin · cracked · Aug 19, 2017 · N979TW · Doug MD83 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > CRACK ON FUSELAGE SKIN BETWEEN BS 37 AND 110, RIGHT NOSE LANDING GEAR ABOVE AFT STRUT DOOR HINGE BEYOND STOP DRILL. REPAIRED IAW SRM 53-05-00-001.
- [SDR AALA20170817005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20170817005.md): Angle · corroded · Aug 17, 2017 · N979TW · Doug MD83 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > AIRCRAFT WAS IN BASE MAINTENANCE. CORROSION ON RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR WHEEL WELL LOWER SIDE OF TRAPEZOID ANGLE ABOVE THE BRAKE ACCUMULATOR. REMOVED AND REPLACED ANGLE PER SRM 57-01-00, AARD 51-00-05-1, AND DRAWING 5930516.
- [SDR AALA20170817008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20170817008.md): Angle · corroded · Aug 17, 2017 · N979TW · Doug MD83 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > CORROSION ON LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR WHEEL WELL LOWER SIDE OF TRAPEZOID ANGLE ABOVE THE BRAKE ACCUMULATOR. REMOVED AND REPLACED ANGLE IAW SRM 51-30-02-001.
- [SDR AALA20170817004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20170817004.md): Hinge Fitting · corroded · Aug 17, 2017 · N979TW · Doug MD83 · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > CORROSION ON LEFT WING OUTBOARD FORWARD FLAP CENTER HINGE FITTING AT LOWER OUTBOARD STUD ATTACH POINT. REMOVED AND REPLACED HINGE FITTING IAW AMM 57-40-01-201
- [SDR AALA20170817003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20170817003.md): Hinge Fitting · corroded · Aug 17, 2017 · N979TW · Doug MD83 · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > CORROSION ON RIGHT WING OUTBOARD FLAP CENTER HINGE FITTING AT UPPER AND LOWER STUDS. REMOVED AND REPLACED HINGE FITTING PER AMM 57-40-01-201
- [SDR AALA20170817006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20170817006.md): Fitting · cracked · Aug 14, 2017 · N979TW · Doug MD83 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > AIRCRAFT WAS IN BASE MAINTENANCE. CRACK ON FORWARD CARGO DOOR AFT BOTTOM STOP PAD FITTING (BRACKET). REMOVED AND REPLACED STOP PAD FITTING PER AARD 51-00-05-1 AND DRAWING 5910141.
- [SDR AALA20170505009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20170505009.md): Lens · cracked · May 5, 2017 · N979TW · Doug MD83 · Emergency Lighting
  > EMERGENCY LIGHT BY THE R1 DOOR HAS A CRACKED LENS. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE LENS IAW AMM 33-53-01. OPS CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR AALA201704259037](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201704259037.md): Battery · discharged · Apr 22, 2017 · N979TW · Doug MD83 · Emergency Equipment
  > FORWARD ENTRY EMERGENCY FLASHLIGHT INOPERATIVE. REPLACED THE BATTERIES IN FLASHLIGHT IN FC AND SECURITY STRAP IAW MM 25-60-00 OK FOR SERVICE.
- [SDR AALA20161223012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20161223012.md): Lever · obstructed · Dec 22, 2016 · N979TW · Doug DC983 · Emergency Equipment
  > R1 EMERGENCY DOOR GIRT BAR IS DIFFICULT TO REMOVE FROM ARMED POSITION ON THE FLOOR. CLEANED DEBRIS FROM GIRT BAR LEVER. OPERATIONAL CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR AALA20161220001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20161220001.md): Battery Pack · discharged · Dec 17, 2016 · N979TW · Doug DC983 · Emergency Equipment
  > FLIGHT ATTENDANT EMERGENCY FLASHLIGHT AT GALLEY SERVICE BAR IS DISCHARGED. REMOVED AND REPLACED FLASHLIGHT BATTERY PACK IAW AMM 25-60-00. OPERATIONAL CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR AALA20160810001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20160810001.md): Battery Pack · no test · Aug 9, 2016 · N979TW · Doug DC983 · Emergency Lighting
  > WHILE ACCOMPLISHING WORK CARD 5403, EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY BATTERY AB5-1 FAILED TO TEST. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE BATTERY PACK IAW AMM 33-60-98. OPS CHECKED NORMAL
- [SDR AALA20160408009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20160408009.md): Duct · loose · Apr 8, 2016 · N979TW · Doug DC983 · Air Distribution System
  > AIRCRAFT WAS GNDED. AIR INTERRUPT, EMER NOT DECLARED, LANDING UNEVENTFUL & ACFT NOT OVERWEIGHT. DURING CLIMB, ACFT WOULD NOT PRESSURIZE. FOUND RUBBER DUCT CAME LOOSE ON LT PACK. SECURED DUCT ON LT PACK & ACCOMPLISHED LEAK & OPERATIONAL CHECK IAW AMM 21-00-
- [SDR AALA20160219013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20160219013.md): Web · cracked · Feb 19, 2016 · N979TW · Doug DC983 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > CRACK IN WEB SKIN OTBD OF STIFFENER OF 1463 CANT FRAME INSIDE LT LOUVER BOX ASSEMBLY. INSTALLED DOUBLER REPAIR IAW SRM 53-03-00 FIGURE 38 & EA 258286. ACFT IN BASE MX.
- [SDR AALA20160218011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20160218011.md): Cargo Track · corroded · Feb 18, 2016 · N979TW · Doug DC983 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > AFT CARGO CORROSION AT RT TIE DOWN TRACK, STATION 1117 - 1155. REPLACED CARGO TIE DOWN TRACK IAW SRM 51-01-00. ACFT IN BASE MX.
- [SDR AALA20160218010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20160218010.md): Cargo Track · corroded · Feb 18, 2016 · N979TW · Doug DC983 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > RIGHT AFT TIE DOWN TRACK IN AFT CARGO HAS CORROSION. REPLACED TIE DOWN TRACK IAW SRM 51-01-00. ACFT IN BASE MX.
- [SDR AALA20160217002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20160217002.md): Bulkhead · dented · Feb 17, 2016 · N979TW · Doug DC983 · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead
  > NOSE LANDING GEAR AFT BULKHEAD, STATION 110, HAS DENT IN LOWER LT SIDE. COMPLETED REPAIR DOUBLER INSTALLATION IAW SRM 51-70-04-001. ACFT IN BASE MX.
- [SDR AALA20160218003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20160218003.md): Seat Track · corroded · Feb 15, 2016 · N979TW · Doug DC983 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > COCKPIT FIRST OFFICERS OTBD SEAT TRACK IS CORRODED. R & R FIRST OFFICERS OTBD SEAT TRACK IAW AARD 51-00-05-1. ACFT IN BASE MX.
- [SDR AALA20160216009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20160216009.md): Strut · corroded · Jan 29, 2016 · N979TW · Doug DC983 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck
  > BORE G2 MACHINED TO 1.685 INCH TO REMOVE CORROSION, MAX REWORK DIMENSION 1.597 INCH. PART SCRAPPED. DOES NOT MEET ULTIMATE STRENGTH LIMITS IAW ENGINEERING. COMPONENT IN SHOP MX.
- [SDR AALA20160107005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20160107005.md): Controller · faulty · Jan 7, 2016 · N979TW · Doug DC983 · Cabin Pressure Controller
  > AIRCRAFT WAS GNDED. AIR INTERRUPT, EMER WAS NOT DECLARED, LANDING UNEVENTFUL & ACFT NOT OVERWEIGHT. DURING CLIMB RECEIVED A PRESS FLOW LIGHT INDICATION. ACCOMPLISHED BY SOUND OF RUSHING AIR. THE LIGHT EXTINGUISHED, BUT THE CABIN WOULD NOT PRESSURIZE. ACCO
- [SDR AALA20160108009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20160108009.md): Battery · discharged · Jan 4, 2016 · N979TW · Doug DC983 · Emergency Equipment
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GNDED. FLIGHT ATTENDANT AFT GALLEY POSITION EMER FLASHLIGHT BATTERY IS INOPERATIVE. R & R BATTERY PACK. OPERATIONAL CHECKED GOOD IAW AMM 25-60-00.
- [SDR AALA20151221002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20151221002.md): Tube · corroded · Sep 3, 2015 · N979TW · Doug DC983 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear
  > LANDING GEAR SHOP REPORTS TUBE OD HAS EXCESSIVE CORROSION AROUND PIN BORE. ADDITIONAL MACHINING WILL BRING MAX REWORK BELOW LIMITS. PART SCRAPPED & DESTROYED.
- [SDR AALA20150214004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20150214004.md): Battery Pack · crew error · Feb 14, 2015 · N979TW · Doug DC983 · Emergency Lighting
  > DURING PREFLIGHT CREW NOTED EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. BATTERY SWITCH WAS LEFT ON. BATTERY PACKS WERE DRAINED. REPLACED BATTERY PACK IAW AMM 33-53-00. SYSTEM CHECKED NORMAL.
- [SDR AALA20150209014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20150209014.md): Selector · faulty · Feb 9, 2015 · N979TW · Doug DC983 · Cabin Pressure Control System
  > AIR INTERRUPT, RETURNED & EMER NOT DECLARED. LANDING UNEVENTFUL & ACFT NOT OVERWEIGHT. DURING CLIMB CREW REPORT UNABLE TO PRESSURIZE AIRPLANE & PRESSURIZATION FLOW LIGHT ILLUMINATED. PERFORMED BITE CHECK OF CABIN PRESS CONTROLLERS 1 & 2 WITH CABIN PRESSURIZ
- [SDR AALA20141001003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20141001003.md): Beam · cracked · Oct 1, 2014 · N979TW · Doug DC983 · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > FORWARD ENTRY DOOR NR 6 BEAM CRACKED CTR SECTION. INSTALLED DOUBLER IAW 52-10-00-3.
- [SDR AALA20141002001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20141002001.md): Skin · cracked · Sep 30, 2014 · N979TW · Doug DC983 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > FUSELAGE SKIN CRACKED PAST STOP DRILL AT LT NLG STRUT DOOR AFT HINGE. INSTALLED DOUBLER IAW SRM 53-05-00-001.
- [SDR AALA20140907002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20140907002.md): Rib · cracked · Sep 7, 2014 · N979TW · Doug DC983 · Wing, Rib/Bulkhead
  > LEFT WING NR 4 SLAT RIB FOUND CRACKED. INSTALLED REPAIR DOUBLER.
- [SDR AALA20140907001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20140907001.md): Rib · cracked · Sep 7, 2014 · N979TW · Doug DC983 · Wing, Rib/Bulkhead
  > RIGHT WING NR 4 SLAT RIB FOUND CRACKED. INSTALLED REPAIR DOUBLER.
- [SDR AALA20131110005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20131110005.md): Charger · inoperative · Nov 7, 2013 · N979TW · Doug DC983 · Emergency Lighting
  > OVERHEAD ESCAPE PATH LIGHT AT ROW 25 INOPERATIVE. REPLACED BATTERY CHARGER ASSEMBLY B5-101. OPERATIONS CHECKED NORMAL.
- [SDR AALA20131110004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20131110004.md): Charger · inoperative · Nov 7, 2013 · N979TW · Doug DC983 · Emergency Lighting
  > OVERHEAD ESCAPE PATH LIGHT AT ROW 9 INOPERATIVE. REPLACED BATTERY CHARGER ASSEMBLY B5-101. OPERATIONS CHECKED NORMAL.
- [SDR AALA20131110003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20131110003.md): Wire · broken · Nov 7, 2013 · N979TW · Doug DC983 · Light System Wiring
  > EMERGENCY LIGHT WIRE BROKEN AT CONNECTOR. REPLACED CONNECTOR IN AFT STAIRCASE FOR EMERGENCY LIGHT. OPERATIONS CHECKED NORMAL.
- [SDR AALA20130803011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20130803011.md): Skin · damaged · Aug 3, 2013 · N979TW · Doug DC983 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > FS SKIN DAMAGE AT STATION 247 AT STRINGER 26 LT. INSTALLED DOUBLER REPAIR IAW SRM 53-04-03-001.
- [SDR AALA20130204010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20130204010.md): Regulator · leaking · Feb 4, 2013 · N979TW · Doug DC983 · Crew Oxygen System
  > ELP - INFLIGHT DFW-SJD. CREW REPORTED CREW OXYGEN LEAK. EMERGENCY DECLARED FLIGHT DIVERTED ELP LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. AIRCRAFT REMOVED FROM SERVICE. DISCOVERED CAPTAINS OXYGEN REGULATOR LEAKING. SWAPPED WITH OBSERVERS REGULATOR AND PLACARD OBSERVERS RE
- [SDR AALA20120507016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20120507016.md): Motor · inoperative · May 7, 2012 · N979TW · Doug DC983 · Stabilizer Actuator
  > DFW - CREW REPORTED STAB TRIM FAILED AFTER TAKEOFF. EMERGENCY DECLARED FLIGHT RETURNED DFW LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. AIRCRAFT REMOVED FROM SERVICE. REPLACED STAB TRIM MOTOR. SYSTEM GROUND CHECK NORMAL OPERATION.
- [SDR AALA20111202TUL05](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20111202TUL05.md): Strap · damaged · Dec 2, 2011 · N979TW · Doug DC983 · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > ELONGATED HOLE IN RIGHT FRAME STRAP STATION 1220. INSTALLED NEW STRAP.
- [SDR AALA20111202TUL04](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20111202TUL04.md): Cusp Web · damaged · Dec 2, 2011 · N979TW · Doug DC983 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > RIGHT CUSP AT ABOUT STATION 294 HAS A DEEP GOUGE. ACCOMPLISHED CUSP REPAIR PER EA MD80-53-020619.
- [SDR AALA20111202TUL03](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20111202TUL03.md): Skin · dented · Dec 2, 2011 · N979TW · Doug DC983 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > DENT IN SKIN AT STATION 200 BETWEEN LONGERON 4 TO 5 LEFT. INSTALLED INTERNAL DOUBLER PER BOEING DRAWING SG095530001.
- [SDR AALA20111201TUL09](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20111201TUL09.md): Skin · damaged · Dec 1, 2011 · N979TW · Doug DC983 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > DENT IN SKIN AT STATION 199 BETWEEN LONGERONS 4 TO 5 LEFT. ACCOMPLISHED REPAIR PER BOEING DRAWING SG09530001.
- [SDR AALA20111201TUL06](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20111201TUL06.md): Seat Track · corroded · Dec 1, 2011 · N979TW · Doug DC983 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > SEAT TRACK NUMBER 6 FROM STATIONS 205 TO 580 CORRODED. INSTALLED NEW SEAT TRACK PER AARD 51-10-00-5.
- [SDR AALA20111201TUL05](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20111201TUL05.md): Mount · corroded · Dec 1, 2011 · N979TW · Doug DC983 · Fuselage, Equipment Attach Fittings
  > G2 GALLEY FORWARD OUTBOARD MOUNT, STATION 215 ON FORWARD END OF NUMBER 6 SEAT TRACK IS CORRODED. INSTALLED NEW MOUNT PER AARD 51-10-00-5.
- [SDR AALA20111201TUL04](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20111201TUL04.md): Cusp Web · corroded · Dec 1, 2011 · N979TW · Doug DC983 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > CORROSION ON RIGHT CUSP MEMBRANE AT STATION 579 UNDER NUMBER 6 SEAT TRACK. INSTALLED NEW RIGHT CUSP SHEET AT STATIONS 579 TO 598 PER AARD 51-10-00-5.

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## 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 = 'N979TW' AND registry_match = 'registration'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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