# Service difficulty reports: N253AA, cancelled Jan 2, 2018

A list on [N253AA, cancelled Jan 2, 2018](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N253AA-2018-01-02.md).

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

- [SDR AALA20101128DFW02](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20101128DFW02.md): Light · inoperative · Nov 28, 2010 · N253AA · Doug DC982 · Emergency Lighting
  > EMERGENCY LIGHT AT RIGHT NUMBER 1 DOOR INOPERATIVE. REPLACED LAMP.
- [SDR AALA20100804TUL03](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20100804TUL03.md): Module · inoperative · May 8, 2010 · N253AA · Doug DC982 · Emergency Lighting
  > EMERGENCY ESCAPE PATH LIGHTS AFT OF ROW 22 INOPERATIVE. REPLACED MODULE FOR AFT ESCAPE PATH LIGHTING. OPS CHECKED NORMAL.
- [SDR AALA20100804TUL02](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20100804TUL02.md): Battery Pack · discharged · May 8, 2010 · N253AA · Doug DC982 · Emergency Lighting
  > EMERGENCY ESCAPE PATH LIGHTS AFT OF ROW 22 INOPERATIVE. REPLACED BATTERY PACK FOR AFT ESCAPE PATH LIGHTS. OPS CHECKED NORMAL.
- [SDR AALA20100508PHL01](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20100508PHL01.md): Battery Pack · discharged · May 8, 2010 · N253AA · Doug DC982 · Emergency Lighting
  > EMERGENCY ESCAPE PATH LIGHT AFT OF ROW 22 INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED BATTERY PACK FOR AFT ESCAPE PATH LIGHTING. OPS CHECKED NORMAL.
- [SDR AALA20091026LGA02](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20091026LGA02.md): Battery Pack · discharged · Oct 25, 2009 · N253AA · Doug DC982 · Emergency Lighting
  > EMERGENCY LIGHT IN FORWARD CABIN AISLE INOPERATIVE. REPLACED BATTERY PACK.
- [SDR AALA20091026LGA01](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20091026LGA01.md): Battery Pack · discharged · Oct 25, 2009 · N253AA · Doug DC982 · Emergency Lighting
  > EMERGENCY LIGHT IN AFT CABIN INOPERATIVE. REPLACED BATTERY PACK.
- [SDR AALA2009051600001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA2009051600001.md): Proximity Sensor · inoperative · May 16, 2009 · N253AA · Doug DC982 · Door Warning System
  > LGA - FLIGHT ABORTED TAKEOFF ON ACCOUNT OF MID CARGO DOOR LIGHT ILLUMINATION. RETURNED LGA WITHOUT INCIDENT. REPLACED PROXIMITY SENSOR AND ADJUST. SYSTEM GROUND CHECK NORMAL OPERATION.
- [SDR AALA20090417TUL02](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20090417TUL02.md): Static Port · debonded · Jan 23, 2009 · N253AA · Doug DC982 · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > LEFT STATIC CASTING IS DISBONDED FROM SKIN AT STATION 465 AND LONGERON 27 LEFT. REMOVED AND INSTALLED SERVICEABLE STATIC PORT CASTING PER MM 53-30-00-7, RVSM CHECK ACCOMPLISHED PER E-58 6256771.
- [SDR AALA2009012300019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA2009012300019.md): Fitting · cracked · Jan 22, 2009 · N253AA · Doug DC982 · Wing, Attach Fittings
  > GROUND SPOILER ACTUATOR FITTING CRACKED INBOARD SIDE. NEW 8130 SPOILER CASTING INSTALLED PER SRM 57-00 AND SRM 51-30-00.
- [SDR AALA20090513TUL16](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20090513TUL16.md): Frame · cracked · Jan 21, 2009 · N253AA · Doug DC982 · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > CANT FRAME CRACKED AT TAILCONE ALIGNMENT PIN, 9:00 POSITION. INSTALLED REPAIR DOUBLER PER SRM 53-01-00.
- [SDR AALA2009012300018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA2009012300018.md): Battery Pack · inoperative · Jan 21, 2009 · N253AA · Doug DC982 · Emergency Lighting
  > EMERGENCY LIGHTING BATTERY PACK B5-N6 INOPERATIVE WHILE TESTING PER CARD 4289. REMOVED UNSERVICEABLE BATTERY PACK, INSTALLED NEW BATTERY PACK BAT5014 PER MM 33-53-00-6 AND CARD 4285.
- [SDR AALA2009012300017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA2009012300017.md): Battery · weak · Jan 21, 2009 · N253AA · Doug DC982 · Emergency Lighting
  > FLOOR PROXIMITY EMERGENCY LIGHT PACK AB5-3 WEAK DURING TESTING PER CARD 4289. INSTALLED A SERVICEABLE BATTERY PER CARD 4289 AND MM 33-60-98-4.
- [SDR AALA200801619](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA200801619.md): Light · broken · Jun 15, 2008 · N253AA · Doug DC982 · Emergency Lighting
  > MSP - EMERGENCY LIGHT AT SEAT 23D BROKEN. REPLACED LIGHT ASSEMBLY FOR EMERGENCY LIGHT AT SEAT 23D. SYSTEM GROUND CHECKED NORMAL OPERATION. (A)
- [SDR AALA20070386](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20070386.md): Schrader Valve · inoperative · Feb 23, 2007 · N253AA · Doug DC982 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > LAX INFLIGHT - AFTER TAKEOFF CAPTAIN WAS UNABLE TO RAISE NOSE LANDING GEAR. RETURNED TO LAX AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. REMOVED PISTON AND INSPECTED. REPLACED STRUT. INSTALLED NEW SCHRADER VALVE AND O-RING. SYSTEM GROUND CHECKED NORMAL OPERATION.
- [SDR AALA20070350](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20070350.md): Battery · discharged · Feb 16, 2007 · N253AA · Doug DC982 · Emergency Equipment
  > SFO - EMERGENCY FLASHLIGHT AT FORWARD LEFT DOOR INOPERATIVE. REPLACED BATTERY IN EMERGENCY FLASHLIGHT AT FORWARD LEFT DOOR. SYSTEM GROUND CHECKED NORMAL OPERATION.
- [SDR AALA20070093](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20070093.md): Link · inoperative · Jan 15, 2007 · N253AA · Doug DC982 · Landing Gear Door Retract Section
  > ORD INFLIGHT - DURING GEAR RETRACTION AFTER TAKEOFF HEARD LOUD AIR NOISE AND FELT VIBRATION FROM NOSE GEAR AREA. CYCLED GEAR WITH NO CHANGE. RETURNED TO ORD AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. FOUND NOSE GEAR DOOR IN OPEN POSITION. ADJUSTED LEFT FORWARD DOOR LINK
- [SDR AALA20060731](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20060731.md): Oil System · contaminated · Sep 24, 2006 · N253AA · Doug DC982 · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > DFW - LEFT ENGINE OIL STRAINER CLOG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. LIGHT EXTINGUISHED AFTER REDUCING POWER TO IDLE AND RETURNED TWO MINUTES LATER. CREW SHUT ENGINE DOWN. ENGINE WINDMILLED 18 MINUTES. LANDED DFW WITHOUT INCIDENT. AIRCRAFT TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE FOR EVAL
- [SDR AALA20060334](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20060334.md): Connector · defective · May 25, 2006 · N253AA · Doug DC982 · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > BNA - NOSE GEAR RED GEAR UNSAFE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON SHORT FINAL. AIRCRAFT DID FLY BY TO VERIFY GEAR DOWN. NOSE GEAR INDICATION PIN FULLY EXTENDED. HORN AND LIGHT ON THROUGHOUT TAXI TO GATE. REPLACED CONNECTOR ON GEAR DOWNLOCK SENSOR AND PROXIMITY BOX. SY
- [SDR AALA20041248](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20041248.md): Battery Pack · discharged · Dec 25, 2004 · N253AA · Doug DC982 · Emergency Lighting
  > BDL - CEILING MOUNTED EMERGENCY LIGHTS AT ROWS 19 THROUGH 26 INOPERATIVE. REPLACED BATTERY PACK FOR CEILING MOUNTED EMERGENCY LIGHTS AT ROWS 19 THROUGH 26. SYSTEM GROUND CHECKED NORMAL OPERATION.
- [SDR AALA20041192](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20041192.md): Wire · exposed · Dec 5, 2004 · N253AA · Doug DC982 · Light System Wiring
  > SFO - EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS AT SEAT 7D INOPERATIVE. FOUND OPEN WIRE TO EMERGENCY SEAT HARNESS. REPAIRED WIRE FOR EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS AT SEAT 7D. SYSTEM GROUND CHECKED NORMAL OPERATION.
- [SDR AALA20040964](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20040964.md): Engine · bird ingestion · Sep 16, 2004 · N253AA · Doug DC982 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > ENROUTE, MULTIPLE BIRDSTRIKES TO LT ENGINE. FIRE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND BOTH BOTTLES DISCHARGED. RETURNED AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. SINGLE ENGINE TIME FOUR MINUTES. AIRCRAFT OUT OF SERVICE FOR REPAIRS. OPEN.
- [SDR AALA20040136](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20040136.md): Battery · inoperative · Jan 27, 2004 · N253AA · Doug DC982 · Emergency Lighting
  > DFW AFT OVERHEAD EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. REPLACED BATTERY FOR AFT OVERHEAD EMERGENCY LIGHTS. SYSTEM GROUND CHECKED NORMAL OPERATION.
- [SDR AALA20040138](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20040138.md): Battery · inoperative · Jan 27, 2004 · N253AA · Doug DC982 · Emergency Lighting
  > DFW FORWARD OVERWING LEFT HAND EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REPLACED BATTERY FOR FORWARD LEFT HAND OVERWING EMERGENCY LIGHT. SYSTEM GROUND CHECKED NORMAL OPERATION.
- [SDR AALA20040137](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20040137.md): Battery · inoperative · Jan 27, 2004 · N253AA · Doug DC982 · Emergency Lighting
  > DFW FORWARD RIGHT HAND OVERWING EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REPLACED BATTERY FOR FORWARD RIGHT HAND OVERWING EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT. SYSTEM GROUND CHECKED NORMAL OPERATION.
- [SDR AALA20040135](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20040135.md): Battery · inoperative · Jan 27, 2004 · N253AA · Doug DC982 · Emergency Lighting
  > DFW TAIL CONE EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. REPLACED BATTERY FOR TAIL CONE EMERGENCY LIGHTS. SYSTEM GROUND CHECKED NORMAL OPERATION.
- [SDR AALA20031477](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20031477.md): Battery Pack · discharged · Dec 28, 2003 · N253AA · Doug DC982 · Emergency Lighting
  > DFW DURING OVERNIGHT MAINTENANCE FOUND TAIL COMPARTMENT EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. REPLACED BATTERY PACK FOR TAIL COMPARTMENT EMERGENCY LIGHTS. SYSTEM GROUND CHECKED NORMAL OPERATION.
- [SDR AALA20031088](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20031088.md): Battery Pack · discharged · Oct 1, 2003 · N253AA · Doug DC982 · Emergency Lighting
  > DFW - DURING OVERNIGHT MAINTENANCE OBSERVED EMERGENCY ESCAPE PATH LIGHTING INOPERATIVE AT THE OVERWING EXIT. REPLACED BATTERY PACK. SYSTEM GROUND CHECKED NORMAL OPERATION. (M)
- [SDR AALA20010885](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20010885.md): Wire · damaged · Apr 29, 2001 · N253AA · Doug DC982 · Light System Wiring
  > AUS - DURING OVERNIGHT MAINTENANCE, EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REPAIRED EMEREGNCY EXIT LIGHT WIRE. SYSTEM GROUND CHECKED NORMAL OPERATION. (M)
- [SDR AALA20010658](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20010658.md): Battery · discharged · Apr 3, 2001 · N253AA · Doug DC982 · Emergency Lighting
  > MIA - DURING OVERNIGHT MAINTENANCE, EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT AT ROW 7 THROUGH 11 DIM. RE-SEATED EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT BATTERY PACK AT ROW 7. SYSTEM GROUND CHECKED NORMAL OPERATION. (M)
- [SDR AALA20001977](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20001977.md): Turbine · leaking · Nov 20, 2000 · N253AA · Doug DC982 · Cabin Cooling System
  > SJC - FLT 2482 - EN ROUTE SJC-DFW, DETECTED SMOKE IN CENTER CABIN. RETURNED SJC AND LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. REPLACED RIGHT SIDE ACM. ACCOMPLISHED PACK BURNOUT IAW THE MM. SYSTEM GROUND CHECKED NORMAL OPERATION. (M)
- [SDR AALA20001340](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20001340.md): Connector · loose · Aug 14, 2000 · N253AA · Doug DC982 · Emergency Lighting
  > RDU - DURING OVERNIGHT MAINTENANCE EMERGENCY EXIT ESCAPE PATH LIGHTS BETWEEN ROW 9 AND ROW 12 INOPERATIVE. RECONNECTED CONNECTOR ON BATTERY PACK AT ROW 9. SYSTEM GROUND CHECK NORMAL OPERATION. (M)
- [SDR AALA991607](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA991607.md): Frame · corroded · Oct 19, 1999 · N253AA · Doug DC982 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > TUL - FOUND CORROSION ON LONGERON 28R AT DOOR FRAME (CARGO AFT) FROM BS 1155-1212. BLENDED CORROSION PER SRM 51-10-3. INSTALLED DOUBLER AT STATION 1172 PER AARD 53-10-00-3. (M)
- [SDR AALA991609](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA991609.md): Casting · cracked · Oct 15, 1999 · N253AA · Doug DC982 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > TUL - AFT CARGO DOOR CUTOUT FORWARD LOWER CASTING CRACKED, STATION 1155 LONGERON 28R. REPLACED CASTING WITH NEWS CASTING PER SRM 51-01 PAGE 2. (M)
- [SDR AALA991606](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA991606.md): Longeron · cracked · Oct 13, 1999 · N253AA · Doug DC982 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer
  > TUL - LONGERON 4L CRACKED AT STATION 160 OUTBOARD LEG AND INBOARD RADIUS. REMOVED CRACKED LONGERON SECTION OF LONGERON AND ACCOMPLISHED REPAIR PER SRM 53-02 FIG 18. (M)
- [SDR AALA991610](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA991610.md): Seat Track · corroded · Oct 12, 1999 · N253AA · Doug DC982 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > TUL - FOUND CORROSION ON NR 1 SEAT TRACK AT STATION 640-642. REMOVED CORRODED SECTION OF TRACK AND INSTALLED REPAIR PLUG PER SRM 53-05 PART 1, FIG 4A, SHEET 1. (M)
- [SDR AALA991608](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA991608.md): Seat Track · corroded · Oct 7, 1999 · N253AA · Doug DC982 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > TUL - NR 6 SEAT TRACK CORRODED AT STATION 1214. REPAIRED SEAT TRACK OF SEAT TRACK PLUG REPAIR PER SRM 53-05 FIG 4A. (M)
- [SDR AALA991150](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA991150.md): Sensor · defective · Aug 6, 1999 · N253AA · Doug DC982 · Overheat Detection
  > DFW - FLT 1969 - TAIL COMPARTMENT HIGH TEMP LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER TAKEOFF DFW. OCCURRED AFTER GEAR RETRACTION. EMERGENCY PROCEDURE ACCOMPLISHED AND LIGHT EXTINGUISHED. RETURNED DFW AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. REPLACED TAIL COMPARTMENT HIGH TEMPERATURE S
- [SDR AALA972377](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA972377.md): Apu · malfunctioned · Dec 10, 1997 · N253AA · Doug DC982 · APU Core Engine
  > LGA - FLT 0313 - AFTER TAKEOFF LGA, FLIGHT ATTENDANT NOTED A STRONG OIL SMELL AND SMOKE IN CABIN. ACCOMPLISHED ABNORMAL PROCEDURES AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED LGA AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. REPLACED APU, COALESCER BAGS, AND BURNED PACKS OFF AFTER CHANGE. AIRCRA
- [SDR AALA971397](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA971397.md): Sensor · defective · Aug 2, 1997 · N253AA · Doug DC982 · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > DFW - FLT 1925 - EN ROUTE OMA/DFW DURING CRUISE, RED NOSE GEAR LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY WITH NO OTHER ABNORMAL INDICATIONS. AIRCRAFT PROCEEDED TO DFW AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. REPLACED NOSE LANDING GEAR UPLOCK/DOWNLOCK SENSOR D1-32. SYSTEM GROUND
- [SDR AALA960358](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA960358.md): Tie Down Track · corroded · Mar 5, 1996 · N253AA · Doug DC982 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > TUL - FORWARD TIE-DOWN TRACK HAS CORROSION AFT END, LEFT. REMOVED AND REPLACED LEFT FWD TIE-DOWN TRACK. TST: 34,543.23 HRS. CYCLES, 19,744. (X)
- [SDR AALA960323](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA960323.md): Longeron · corroded · Feb 28, 1996 · N253AA · Doug DC982 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer
  > TUL - CORROSION ON LONGERON 23R AT STA 1300. INSTALLED LONGERON REPAIR SPLICE PER SRM 53-02, FIGURE 5, PAGE 6. TST: 34,543.23. CYCLES, 19,744. (X)
- [SDR AALA960340](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA960340.md): Jamb · out of adjust · Feb 27, 1996 · N253AA · Doug DC982 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > TUL - MID-CARGO DOOR BEAM (LOWER) FWD AND AFT STOP PAD AREA OUT OF LIMITS. INSTALLED DOUBLERS ON LOWER DOOR BEAM FWD OF AFT STOPS PER AARD 53-10-00-03 AND ESO 80559, DATED 2-26-96. TST: 34,543. CYCLES, 19,744. (X)
- [SDR AALA960315](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA960315.md): Channel · corroded · Feb 26, 1996 · N253AA · Doug DC982 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > TUL - CORROSION AROUND FASTENER INSIDE CABIN FLOOR CHANNEL AT STA 1313, 18 INCHES RIGHT OF CENTER. APPLIED DOUBLER PER SRM 5301, FIGURE 2, SHEET 3. TST: 34,543, CYCLES, 19,744. (X)
- [SDR AALA960314](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA960314.md): Frame · corroded · Feb 26, 1996 · N253AA · Doug DC982 · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > TUL - CORROSION ON FWD SIDE OF FRAME, 4 INCHES TO THE RIGHT OF LONGERON 30 AND 2 INCHES ABOVE INTERIOR SKIN. SPLICED IN NEW SECTION OF FWD WEB LAYER, REF SRM 53-01, FIGURE 2. TST: 34,543.23 HRS. CYCLES, 19,744. (X)
- [SDR AALA960313](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA960313.md): Frame · corroded · Feb 26, 1996 · N253AA · Doug DC982 · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > TUL - CORROSION ON FWD SIDE OF FRAME 4 INCHES TO THE LEFT OF LONGERON 3 AND 2 INCHES ABOVE INTERIOR SKIN. SPLICED IN NEW SECTION OF FWD WEB LAYER. REF SRM 53-01, FIGURE 2. TST: 34,543.23 HRS. CYCLES, 19,744. (X)
- [SDR AALA960300](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA960300.md): Cusp · corroded · Feb 22, 1996 · N253AA · Doug DC982 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > TUL - 3 INCH BY 4 INCH AREA OF CUSP MEMBRANE TOTALLY CORRODED THROUGH. REMOVED CORRODED SECTION AND INSTALLED OVERLAY PATCH PER SRM 53-01, PAGE 8, FIGURE 2. TST: 34,543.23 HRS. CYCLES, 19,744. (X)

## 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 = 'N253AA' AND deregistration_id = 'N253AA-2018-01-02'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N253AA-2018-01-02/reports

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