# Service difficulty reports: N189FE, cancelled Aug 2, 2007

A list on [N189FE, cancelled Aug 2, 2007](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N189FE-2007-08-02.md).

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

- [SDR 05FDEA04351](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/05FDEA04351.md): Door · obstructed · Dec 16, 2005 · N189FE · Boeing 72722 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
  > ON DEPARTURE, FORWARD CARGO DOOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED, COULD NOT PRESSURIZE AIRCRAFT, RETURNED TO MEM. FOUND DOOR LATCH HANDLE STOWED, DOOR CL0SED BUT NOT LOCKED OVER CENTER. ALSO, FOUND BUNGEE STUCK IN DOOR LATCH MECHANISM ON FWD SIDE OF DOOR. OPENED DOOR, PU
- [SDR 04FDEA00242](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/04FDEA00242.md): Fan · malfunctioned · Jan 28, 2004 · N189FE · Boeing 727100 · Air Distribution Fan
  > ACRID BURNING ODOR WHEN GASPER FAN IS TURNED ON. MAINTENANCE WAS NOTIFIED AND NOTICED AN UNUSUAL SOUND WHEN GASPER FAN WAS TURNED ON. REMOVED AND REPLACED GASPER FAN, OPS CHECK GOOD PER 727-100 MM 21-23-011-4.
- [SDR 03FDEA00493](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/03FDEA00493.md): Control Unit · failed · Apr 17, 2003 · N189FE · Boeing 727100 · Fire Detection
  > DURING TAXI INTO IND, LWR AFT CARGO SMOKE ALARM ACTIVATED WITH AFT SMOKE LIGHT AND ARMED LIGHT. PERFORMED CHECKLIST ITEMS, INCLUDING DISCHARGE OF BOTH BOTTLES. NO OTHER INDICATIONS OF SMOKE OR FIRE; SYS TEST INDICATES FAULT IN AFT SYSTEM. REMOVED AND REPLAC
- [SDR 02FDEA00970](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/02FDEA00970.md): Lap Joint · bulged · Dec 26, 2002 · N189FE · Boeing 727100 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > FUSELAGE SKIN BETWEEN STA 595 AND 620 ALONG STR 14R SKIN LAP JOINT IS BULGING AT RIVETS. REPAIRED IAW EA.
- [SDR 02FDEA00971](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/02FDEA00971.md): Stringer · cracked · Dec 26, 2002 · N189FE · Boeing 727100 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer
  > LOWER FUSELAGE, STRINGER 21R, IS CRACKED AT STA 400. REMOVED DAMAGED SECTION OF STRINGER FROM STATION 390-410 AND REPLACED IAW SRM.
- [SDR 02FDEA00969](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/02FDEA00969.md): Stringer · corroded · Dec 26, 2002 · N189FE · Boeing 727100 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer
  > AFT CARGO COMPARTMENT, STA 1070 TO 1090, STRINGER 29R IS CORRODED. REMOVED AND REPLACED STRINGER SECTION IAW SRM.
- [SDR 02FDEA00968](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/02FDEA00968.md): Stringer · cracked · Dec 26, 2002 · N189FE · Boeing 727100 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer
  > LOWER FUSELAGE, STRINGER 21R, IS CRACKED AT STA 400.
- [SDR 02FDEA00623](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/02FDEA00623.md): Switch · failed · Sep 5, 2002 · N189FE · Boeing 727100 · Door Warning System
  > AIRPLANE DIVERTED TO TPA. MAIN CARGO DOOR WARNING ON S/O'S ANNUNCIATOR CAME ON IN FLIGHT. REPLACED LOCK BAR CLOSED SWITCH PER M/M 52-34-009-5. OPS CHECK OK.
- [SDR 01FDEA00835](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/01FDEA00835.md): Actuator · failed · Sep 14, 2001 · N189FE · Boeing 72722 · Leading Edge Slat Actuator
  > LEADING EDGE FLAP LIGHT CAME ON AT 10L FT WITH FLAPS UP. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 2 & 6 SLAT ACTUATORS PER MM 27-81-032-4.
- [SDR 01FDEA00562](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/01FDEA00562.md): Engine · faulty · Jul 13, 2001 · N189FE · Boeing 72722 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > ENGINE FIRE NR 3 AFT T/O AT 100 FT. FIRED BOTH BOTTLES. *S/D* REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 3 ENG PER WORK CARD 70T0501-03. OK FOR SERVICE.
- [SDR 01FDEA00323](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/01FDEA00323.md): Pump · failed · May 2, 2001 · N189FE · Boeing 72722 · Engine Fuel Pump
  > ON T/O NR 1 ENG SHUTDOWN. ENG MET ALL RESTART PREM. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 1 ENG FUEL CONTROL UNIT AND FUEL PUMP PER JRH, LEAK CK GOOD. OK FOR SERVICE.
- [SDR 00FDEA00778](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/00FDEA00778.md): Warning System · activated · Nov 14, 2000 · N189FE · Boeing 72722 · Cabin Pressure Control System
  > DURING CLIMBOUT ALTITUDE WARN WENT OFF. PERFORMED AIR CONDITIONING AND PRESSURIZATION OPERATION TEST. CHECKED GOOD TWO TIMES. AC OK FOR SERVICE PER B727 JET RUN HANDBOOK 7-13.
- [SDR 00FDEA00493](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/00FDEA00493.md): Annunciator · inoperative · Jul 27, 2000 · N189FE · Boeing 72722 · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > GREEN NOSE GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED IND INOP ON EXTENSION. RED TABS COMPLETED WITH NO JOY. NORMAL LANDING. *S/D* REMOVED AND REPLACED PER WIRING DIAGRAM 32-64-01 & 32-64 PG 4. REMOVED AND REPLACED GEAR WARNING ANNUNCIATOR PNL, OPS CK NORM PER 727-100 MM 32-61
- [SDR 00FDEA00474](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/00FDEA00474.md): Rib · cracked · Jul 17, 2000 · N189FE · Boeing 72722 · Leading Edge Devices
  > DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION, NR 4 LEAD EDGE SLAT FOUND CRACKED AT I/B ACTUATOR ATTACH RIB. STOP DRILL, FAB AND INSTALLED PER IAW SRM 51-40-3 & SRM 51-30-2.
- [SDR 00FDEA00473](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/00FDEA00473.md): Window Post · cracked · Jul 17, 2000 · N189FE · Boeing 72722 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION, RT E-N WINDOW POST FOUND CRACKED. REPAIRED E-N WINDOW POST IAW FEDEX EO 7-5330-7-3354, PT 5.
- [SDR 00FDEA00472](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/00FDEA00472.md): Cover · cracked · Jul 17, 2000 · N189FE · Boeing 72722 · Escape Slide
  > DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION, FWD ENTRY DOOR EMERGENCY ESCAPE SLIDE LWR CASE FOUND CRACKED AT BOTH SIDES OF STOW HOOKS. REMOVED AND REPLACED WELD PER IAW BAC 5975, MM 25-60-13.
- [SDR 00FDEA00471](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/00FDEA00471.md): Web · cracked · Jul 17, 2000 · N189FE · Boeing 72722 · Wing Miscellaneous Structure
  > DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION, WEB AT LEFT WING LEAD EDGE BS 920 FOUND CRACKED ADJACENT TO BOTTLE BOLT. REMOVED AND REPLACED PER IAW SRM 51-40-2.
- [SDR 00FDEA00470](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/00FDEA00470.md): Structure · corroded · Jul 17, 2000 · N189FE · Boeing 72722 · Leading Edge Devices
  > DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION, NR 6 LEAD EDGE FLAP CORRODED BEYOND ALLOWED LIMITS ON THE OUTER SURFACE. REMOVED AND REPLACED PER IAW MM 27-81-1. OPS CK GOOD IAW MM 27-81-1.
- [SDR 00FDEA00469](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/00FDEA00469.md): Pressure Panel · cracked · Jul 17, 2000 · N189FE · Boeing 72722 · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead
  > DURING ROUTINE INSPECTON, RIGHT WHEEL WELL FOUND CRACKED AT I/B WEB AT BS 920. REMOVED AND REPLACED PER IAW SRM 51-40-2.
- [SDR 00FDEA00468](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/00FDEA00468.md): Heat Shield · cracked · Jul 17, 2000 · N189FE · Boeing 72722 · Turbine Section
  > DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION, NR 3 ENGINE PRE-COOLER HEAT SHIELD FOUND CRACKED ON UPPER I/B SIDE. STOP DRILLED CRACK, FAB, AND INSTALLED PER IAW SRM 51-40-2.
- [SDR 00FDEA00467](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/00FDEA00467.md): Light · inoperative · Jul 17, 2000 · N189FE · Boeing 72722 · Emergency Lighting
  > DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION, FWD ENTRY DOOR EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT FOUND INOP WHEN SWITCH IS IN THE ARM POSITION. REMOVED AND REPLACED PER IAW MM 33-50-1.
- [SDR 00FDEA00466](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/00FDEA00466.md): Battery Pack · cracked · Jul 17, 2000 · N189FE · Boeing 72722 · Escape Slide
  > DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION, FWD ENTRY DOOR ESCAPE SLIDE LIGHT BATTERY PACK FOUND CRACKED. REMOVED AND REPLACED PER IAW MM 33-50-112.
- [SDR 00FDEA00465](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/00FDEA00465.md): Rib · cracked · Jul 17, 2000 · N189FE · Boeing 72722 · Leading Edge Devices
  > DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE NR 5 LEAD EDGE SLAT FOUND CRACKED AT O/B ACTUATOR ATTACH RIB. STOP DRILLED CRACK, FAB REPAIR, AND INSTALLED IAW SRM 51-40-3 & SRM 51-30-2.
- [SDR 99FDEA00198](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99FDEA00198.md): Transmitter · failed · May 29, 1999 · N189FE · Boeing 72722 · Trailing Flap Position Indicating System
  > 99-121 - ON ROTATION, STICK SHAKER ACTUATED, 2ND REPEAT WRITE UP. REMOVED AND REPLACED RIGHT INBD FLAP TRANSMITTER PER MM 27-52-001 OPER CK GOOD.
- [SDR 98FDEA00231](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98FDEA00231.md): Forging · corroded · Apr 3, 1998 · N189FE · Boeing 72722 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > WHILE WORKING NR 0441, FOUND CORROSION ON BS 870 FORGING, RBL 57, WL 168. *S/D* REMOVED AND REPLACED RIGHT HAND BS 870 FITTING STR 9 TO WL 156 IAW FED-EX NR 7-5310-38683.
- [SDR 98FDEA00203](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98FDEA00203.md): Splice · cracked · Mar 18, 1998 · N189FE · Boeing 72722 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > NR 0439 014, BS 870 LT UPPER SPLICE PLATE FOR UPPER CHORD HAS 2 CRACKED HOLES AND 1 DAMAGED HOLE AOG ACCESS REQUIRED. REMOVED AND REPLACED BS 870 LT UPPER SPLICE PLATE PER BOEING DRAWING 64-8336.
- [SDR 98FDEA00181](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98FDEA00181.md): Strap · corroded · Mar 12, 1998 · N189FE · Boeing 72722 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > CORROSION (C53-132-02-1, 2) ON LOAD TENSION STRAP BS 870, RBL 35 TO 50. *S/D* REPAIRED BS 870 LOAD TENSION STRAP AT RBL 30 TO 60 IAW FED-EX EA 7-5310-37605.
- [SDR 98FDEA00092](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98FDEA00092.md): Frame · corroded · Feb 10, 1998 · N189FE · Boeing 72722 · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > NR 0433 012, WHILE WORKING NR0301, FOUND FRAME TO BE CORRODED AT BS 680, RBL 24, WL 155 (STR 26). REMOVED DAMAGE AT BS 680, RBL 24 FROM STR 22-26 RT. FOUND TO BE OUT OF LIMITS IAW FED-EX SRM 53-10-1. REPAIRED DAMAGED FRAME AT BS 680, RBL 24, STR 22-26 RT IA
- [SDR 98FDEA00054](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98FDEA00054.md): Stiffener · corroded · Jan 26, 1998 · N189FE · Boeing 72722 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > CORROSION (C53-224-03-1/2) ON NOSE WHEEL WELL HORIZONTAL STIFFENER BS 303, RBL 8, WL 180. *S/D* REMOVED AND REPLACED HORIZONTAL STIFFENER BS 303, RBL 8, WL 180 IAW FEDEX DRAWING NR 65-18417.00.
- [SDR 98FDEA00035](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98FDEA00035.md): Tee Fitting · corroded · Jan 15, 1998 · N189FE · Boeing 72722 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > WHILE WORKING NR0328, FOUND CORROSION ON TEE FITTING AT BS 336, LBL 17, WL 150. *S/D* REMOVED AND REPLACED TEE FITTING AT BS 336, LBL 17, WL 155 IAW FED-EX DRAWING 65-18415.
- [SDR 98FDEA00031](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98FDEA00031.md): Floorbeam · gouged · Jan 15, 1998 · N189FE · Boeing 72722 · Fuselage Main, Floor Beam
  > UPON REMOVAL OF RADIUS FILLER, FOUND DEEP GOUGE AT BS 880, LBL 15, WL 201.5. *S/D* BLENDED OUT GOUGE, CRACK AND CORROSION AT BS 880, LBL 15, WL 201.5 ORIGINAL THICKNESS WAS.1, MATERIAL REMOVED WAS.045. BLENDOUT AREA IS.3 X.2, FOUND TO BE OUT OF LIMITS P
- [SDR 98FDEA00028](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98FDEA00028.md): Chord · corroded · Jan 12, 1998 · N189FE · Boeing 72722 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > WHILE WORKING NR 0329, FOUND FRAME FAIL-SAFE CHORD CORRODED AT BS 312, LBL 19, WL 153. *S/D* FOUND CORROSION DAMAGE ON FAIL-SAFE CHORD AT BS 312, LBL 19, WL 153 TO BE OUT OF LIMITS IAW FEDEX SRM 53-10-1. REMOVED CHORD LBL 19 TO LBL 42. FABRICATED NEW PART A
- [SDR 98FDEA00027](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98FDEA00027.md): Floorbeam · corroded · Jan 12, 1998 · N189FE · Boeing 72722 · Fuselage Main, Floor Beam
  > NR 0429 007, WHILE WORKING NR0408, FOUND CORROSION ON FLOORBEAM BS 344, RBL 17 OUT OF LIMITS AND DOUBLE HOLE DRILLED AT RBL 38, WL 208. REMOVED AND REPLACED BS 344 BEAM UPPER CHORD LBL 17 TO RBL 65 PER FED-EX DRAWING SR 27-53-007.
- [SDR 98FDEA00026](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98FDEA00026.md): Bulkhead Web · corroded · Jan 12, 1998 · N189FE · Boeing 72722 · Wing, Rib/Bulkhead
  > CORROSION (C53-132-02-1, 2) IN NUMEROUS AREAS ON BS 870 BULKHEAD WEB OF CENTER WING SECTION. *S/D* REMOVED AND REPLACED 870 BULKHEAD WEB OF CENTER WING SECTION PER EA 7-5710-38653.
- [SDR 98FDEA00025](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98FDEA00025.md): Spar Chord · corroded · Jan 12, 1998 · N189FE · Boeing 72722 · Wing Spar
  > CORROSION (C53-132-02-1, 2) ALONG VERTICAL FLANGE OF BS 870 UPPER SPAR CHORD WL 180, RBL 65- LBL 65. *S/D* REMOVED AND REPLACED 870 UPPER SPAR CHORD WL 180, RBL 65 - LBL 65 IAW FED-EX EA 7-5100-37367 AND 7-5710-38653.
- [SDR 98FDEA00018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98FDEA00018.md): Angle · corroded · Jan 8, 1998 · N189FE · Boeing 72722 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > NR 0329 004, CORROSION C53-111-03-1/2 ON LT LOWER NOSE CHORD BS 336 TO 350, LBL 17, WL 149. FOUND CORROSION ON LT LOWER NOSE ANGLE BS 336 TO 350, LBL 17, WL 149 TO BE OUT OF LIMITS IAW FED-EX SRM 53-10-01. REMOVED AND REPLACED ANGLE BS 284 TO BS 350, LBL 17,
- [SDR 98FDEA00017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98FDEA00017.md): Chord · corroded · Jan 8, 1998 · N189FE · Boeing 72722 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > NR 0328 003, CORROSION C53-111-03 1/2 ON RT LOWER NOSE CHORD BS 336 TO 350, RBL 17, WL 149. FOUND CORROSION ON RT LOWER NOSE CHORD BS 336 TO BS 350, RBL 17, WL 149 TO BE OUT OF LIMITS IAW FED-EX SRM 53-10-1. REMOVED AND REPLACED CHORD BS 284 TO BS 350 RT, RB
- [SDR 98FDEA00011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98FDEA00011.md): Chord · corroded · Jan 7, 1998 · N189FE · Boeing 72722 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > CORROSION (C53-224-03 1, 2) ON RT MID CHORD BS 315 TO 335, RBL 15, WL 169 WILL REQUIRE REMOVAL OF NOSE LANDING GEAR TO GAIN ACCESS. *S/D* REMOVED DAMAGED CHORD AND INSTALLED NEW CHORD BS 259 TO 351, WL 169, RBL 15 IAW FEDEX DRG 65-18415.
- [SDR 98FDEA00010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98FDEA00010.md): Stringer · corroded · Jan 7, 1998 · N189FE · Boeing 72722 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer
  > CORROSION ON STR 29 LT KEEL BEAM LT BS 1080, WL 140. *S/D* REMOVED CORROSION ON STR 29L AT BS 1080 TO 1095, WL 140. FOUND TO BE OUT OF LIMITS PER FEDEX SRM 53-10-1. REMOVED CORRODED PIECE IAW FEDEX SRM 53-10-3. FABRICATED REPAIR PARTS PER FEDEX SRM 53-10-
- [SDR 96FDEA01656](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96FDEA01656.md): Gcu · water contam · Nov 7, 1996 · N189FE · Boeing 72722 · AC Regulator
  > NR 1 GENERATOR TRIPPED OFF LINE 2-3 MINUTES AFTER TAKEOFF. BUS TIE WOULD NOT CLOSE PER CHECKLIST. FINALLY DID CLOSE BUT FIELD WOULD THEN NOT CLOSE WITH GOOD RESIDUAL VOLTS. REMOVED AND CLEANED WATER FROM GCU. REINSTALLED, OPS CHECKED NORMAL PER JRH 8-3.
- [SDR 96FDEA01052](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96FDEA01052.md): Door Switch · failed · May 29, 1996 · N189FE · Boeing 72722 · Door Warning System
  > AT FLT LEVEL 310, MCD ANNUNCIATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. ACCOMPLISHED CHECKLIST AND DEPRESSURIZED A/C IN DESCENT. LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED UNTIL 2,000 FEET ABOVE GROUND LEVEL ON APPROACH, THEN WENT OUT. NO OTHER SYMPTOMS WERE NOTED, NO NOISE OR LOSS OF PRESSU
- [SDR 96FDEA00196](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96FDEA00196.md): Retract Mech · failed · Feb 9, 1996 · N189FE · Boeing 72722 · Leading Edge Slat Control System
  > DURING FLAP RETRACTION, L/E DEVICES FAILED TO RETRACT PROPERLY. ARRIVED WITH THE L/E DEVICES AND FLAP HANDLE IN THE 2 DEGREE POSITION AMBER LIGHT WAS STILL ON, NO GREEN LIGHT. CYCLED FLAPS AND OPS CHECK NORMAL.

## 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 = 'N189FE' AND deregistration_id = 'N189FE-2007-08-02'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N189FE-2007-08-02/reports

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