# Service difficulty reports: N31CX, cancelled Nov 19, 2013

A list on [N31CX, cancelled Nov 19, 2013](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N31CX-2013-11-19.md).

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

- [SDR IXXA0400111O](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA0400111O.md): Fiber Optic Gyro · faulty · Oct 4, 2004 · N31CX · Doug DC862 · Directional Gyro and Indicating System
  > AFTER TAKEOFF FROM KCOF, CAPTAINS ADI GYRO "OFF FLAG" AND NR 1 COMPASS "OFF FLAG" APPEARED. CREW RETURNED AIRCRAFT TO KCOF AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED FOG GYRO PER ALL APPLICABLE MANUALS AND AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR IXXA0400004O](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA0400004O.md): Engine · malfunctioned · Jan 11, 2004 · N31CX · Doug DC862 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > DURING CLIMB, THE NR 1 ENGINE WOULD NOT GO ABOVE 1.60 EPR WHEN SETTING CLIMB POWER. CREW RETURNED AIRCRAFT TO AIRPORT AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE CLEANED NR 1 ENGINE FCU MOISTURE TRAP AND INSPECTED PRBC. NO DEFECTS WERE NOTED. PERFORMED ALL OPERAT
- [SDR IXXA0400003O](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA0400003O.md): Link Assy · broken · Jan 10, 2004 · N31CX · Doug DC862 · Landing Gear Door Retract Section
  > DURING CLIMB, 1550Z WHILE TRANSITIONING THROUGH FL 330 CREW SUSPECTED NOSE GEAR OPENED IN FLIGHT. SLOWED AIRCRAFT BELOW 230 DESCENDED AND RETURNED AIRPORT. THE CREW LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE PERFORMED NOSE GEAR DOOR ADJUSTMENT/TEST. FOUND LT FWD NOS
- [SDR IXXA0400002O](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA0400002O.md): Release System · sticking · Jan 10, 2004 · N31CX · Doug DC862 · Landing Gear Door Retract Section
  > DURING TAKE OFF, WHEN GEAR RETRACTED HAD EVIDENCE OF NOISE AND VIBRATRION COMING FROM NOSE GEAR AREA. GEAR WAS RECYCLED AND ALL INDICATIONS WERE NORMAL. MAINTENANCE FOUND LT FORWARD NOSE GEAR DOOR MANUAL RELEASE MECHANISM STICKING INTERMITTENTLY. MAINTEN
- [SDR IXXA0400001O](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA0400001O.md): Door · unlatched · Jan 9, 2004 · N31CX · Doug DC862 · Landing Gear Door Retract Section
  > AFTER TAKE OFF AND GEAR RETRACTION, CREW NOTICED A VIBRATION AND NOISE. CREW RECYCLED LANDING GEAR, DID NOT CORRECT PROBLEM. SUSPECT NOSE GEAR DOOR NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. CREW CONTINUED FLIGHT TO DESTINATION AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENACE PERFORMED FUNC
- [SDR IXXA0300051O](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA0300051O.md): Valve · damaged · Jul 29, 2003 · N31CX · Doug DC862 · Air Distribution System
  > ON CLIMBOUT FROM PHIK THE LEFT PACK DUCT TEMPERATURE WENT TO 80 DEGREES. CREW TURNED OFF PACK AND THE TEMPERATURE WENT UP. CREW RETURNED TO PHIK AND LANDED WITH OUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED LEFT AIR MIX VALVE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICA
- [SDR IXXA0300048O](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA0300048O.md): Gyro · failed · Jul 14, 2003 · N31CX · Doug DC862 · Directional Gyro and Indicating System
  > AFTER TAKEOFF FROM WSAP NR 1 COMPASS PRECESSING 8-10 DEGREES IN APPROX. 1 1/2 MINUTES. CREW RETURNED TO WSAP AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. AN INSPECTION IS ON GOING. WILL PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION AS IS BECOMES AVAILABLE. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 1 DI
- [SDR IXXA0300001O](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA0300001O.md): Indicator · malfunctioned · Jan 3, 2003 · N31CX · Doug DC862F · Integrated Flight System
  > AFTER DEPARTURE FROM BWI CREW NOTICED FIRST OFFICERS HORIZONTAL SITUATION INDICATOR WOULD NOT ROTATE. CREW DIVERTED TO WRI FOR AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING. MAINTENANCE REPLACED INSTRUMENT AMPLIFIER AND FIRST OFFICERS HORIZONTAL SITUATION INDICATOR IAW WITH THE AIR
- [SDR IXXA0200028O](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA0200028O.md): Fan · defective · Jun 1, 2002 · N31CX · Doug DC862 · Air Distribution Fan
  > ENROUTE FROM KWI TO AVB, THE FLIGHT CREW SENSED AN ODOR IN THE COCKPIT WHEN BOTH RECIRCULATION FANS WERE OPERATING. THE FLIGHT CREW SECURED THE FANS AND THE ODOR SUBSIDED. THE FLIGHT CONTINUED FOR AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED THE AIRCRAFT AN
- [SDR IXXA0100073O](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA0100073O.md): Line · loose · Nov 15, 2001 · N31CX · Doug DC862 · Hydraulic Power System
  > ENROUTE FROM AKJ TO AVB, THE FLIGHT CREW NOTICED A DECLINE IN THE MAIN HYDRAULIC QUANTITY SYSTEM. THE FLIGHT CREW FOLLOWED COMPANY PROCEDURES AND CONTINUED TO AVB FOR AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING. MAINTENANCE INSPECT THE AIRCRAFT LOCATING A LOOSE LINE ON THE RIGHT MA
- [SDR IXXA0100070O](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA0100070O.md): Fan · defective · Nov 5, 2001 · N31CX · Doug DC862 · Air Distribution Fan
  > ENROUTE FROM RMS TO AVB, THE FLIGHT CREW SENSED AN ODOR IN THE COCKPIT WHEN THE LEFT RECIRCULATION FAN WAS OPERATING. THE FLIGHT CREW SECURED THE FAN AND THE ODOR SUBSIDED. THE FLIGHT CONTINUED TO AVB FOR AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING. MAINTENACE INSPECT THE FAN WHICH
- [SDR IXXA0100069O](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA0100069O.md): Connector · loose · Oct 31, 2001 · N31CX · Doug DC862 · Landing Gear System Wiring
  > EN ROUTE FROM RMS TO AVB, AFTER THE LANDING GEAR WAS RETRACTED THE GEAR UNSAFE LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE FLIGHT CREW CYCLED THE LANDING GEAR BUT THE WARNING INDICATION REMAINED THE SAME. THE FLIGHT RETURNED TO RMS FOR AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING. MAINTENANC
- [SDR IXXA0100051O](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA0100051O.md): Line · defective · Sep 20, 2001 · N31CX · Doug DC862 · Main Landing Gear
  > DURING CRUISE FROM AVB TO RMS, THE FLIGHT CREW NOTICED THAT THE MAIN HYDRAULIC QUANTITY SYSTEM WAS DECLINEING. THE FLIGHT CREW FOLLOWED COMPANY PROCEDURES AND CONTINUED TO RMS FOR AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED THE AIRCRAFT LOCATE A DEFECTIVE SUP
- [SDR IXXA0100067S](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA0100067S.md): Floorbeam · cracked · Jul 25, 2001 · N31CX · Doug DC862 · Fuselage Main, Floor Beam
  > DURING ROUTINE C-CHECK INSPECTION, A CRACK WAS DETECTED ON THE FLOOR BEAM AT FUSELAGE STATION 879, LBL-61. REPAIR ACCOMPLISHED REMOVAL OF DAMAGED AREA, FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION OF A BEAM FILLER AND REPAIR SPLICE ANGLES IN ACCORDANCE WITH DOUGLAS STRUCTURAL
- [SDR IXXA0100068S](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA0100068S.md): Longeron · corroded · Jul 17, 2001 · N31CX · Doug DC862 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer
  > DURING ROUTINE C-CHECK INSPECTION, CORROSION WAS DETECTED AT FUSELAGE STATION 902 BETWEEN LONGERONS LONGERON 21R AND LONGERONS 20R. REPAIR ACCOMPLISHED REOVAL OF DAMAGED AREA, FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION REPAIR FILLERS AN EXTERNAL DOUBLERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH
- [SDR IXXA0100018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA0100018.md): Fan · defective · Apr 24, 2001 · N31CX · Doug DC862 · Air Distribution Fan
  > EN ROUTE FROM HIK TO JON, THE FLIGHT CREW EXPERIENCED SMOKE IN THE AIRCRAFT. THE FLIGHT CREW SECURED THE RIGHT RECIRULATION FAN, THE SMOKE SUBSIDED. THE FLIGHT CONTINUED TO JON FOR AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED THE AIRCRAFT WHICH REVEALED THE
- [SDR IXXA0000008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA0000008.md): Duct · loose · Feb 21, 2000 · N31CX · Doug DC862 · Cabin Pressure Control System
  > EN ROUTE FROM KWI TO AVB, THE FLIGHT CREW HEARD CREW HEARD A BANG FROM THE TURBO COMPRESSOR BAY ARE FOLLOWED BY LOSS OF CABIN PRESSURIZATION. THE FLIGHT CREW FOLLOWED COMPANY EMERGENCY PROCEDURES AND DESCENTED TO A SAFE ALTITUDE. THE FLIGHT CONTINUED TO AVB
- [SDR IXXA9900008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA9900008.md): Bulb · failed · Apr 29, 1999 · N31CX · Doug DC862 · Emergency Lighting
  > THE FLIGHT CREW PERFORMED A POST FLIGHT CHECK LIST AT OKO, WHICH REVEALED TWO PASSENGERS EMERGENCY EXIT AISLE PATHWAY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE REPLACED TWO LIGHT BULBS AND PERFORMED A SUCCESSFUL OPERATIONAL CHECK.
- [SDR IXXA9800048](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA9800048.md): Bulkhead Cap · cracked · Mar 11, 1998 · N31CX · Doug DC862 · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead
  > DURING ROUTINE C CHECK INSPECTION, A CRACK WAS DETECTED ON THE AFT PRESSURE BULKHEAD UPPER CAP AT FUSELAGE STATION 1606. REPAIR WAS ACCOMPLISHED BY STOP DRILLING OF CRACK, FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION OF A REPAIR ANGLE DOUBLER AND TRIPLER IN ACCORDANCE WITH F
- [SDR IXXA9800049](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA9800049.md): Fitting · cracked · Feb 28, 1998 · N31CX · Doug DC862 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > DURING ROUTINE C CHECK INSPECTION, A CRACK WAS DETECTED ON FUSELAGE FRAME FITTING AT FUSELAGE STATION 781.5 RIGHT INBOARD AREA. REPAIR ACCOMPLISHED BY REMOVAL OF DAMAGED AREA, FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION OF A MILLED ANGLE PLATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH DOUGLAS FAX
- [SDR IXXA9800052](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA9800052.md): Plating · cracked · Feb 25, 1998 · N31CX · Doug DC862 · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > DURING ROUTINE C CHECK INSPECTION, A CRACK WAS DETECTED ON LEFT WING UPPER EXTERNAL PLATING ADJACENT TO THE REAR SPAR AT STATION XW120. REPAIR ACCOMPLISHED BY REMOVAL OF DAMAGE AREA, FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION A REPAIR FILLER AND AN EXTERNAL REPAIR DOUBLER
- [SDR IXXA9800050](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA9800050.md): Plating · corroded · Feb 25, 1998 · N31CX · Doug DC862 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > DURING ROUTINE C CHECK INSPECTION, CORROSION WAS FOUND ON THE FUSELAGE EXTERNAL PLATING AT STATION 1268 BETWEEN LONGERONS 35 AND 36 LEFT. REPAIR ACCOMPLISHED BY REMOVAL OF DAMAGED AREA, FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION OF AN INTERNAL REPAIR FILLER AND AN EXTERNAL
- [SDR IXXA9800053](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA9800053.md): Fitting · corroded · Feb 24, 1998 · N31CX · Doug DC862 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > DURING ROUTINE C CHECK INSPECTION, CORROSION WAS DETECTED ON FLOOR CUSP VERTICAL SUPPORT FITTING AT FUSELAGE STATION 960 LONGERON 21 LEFT. REPAIR WAS ACCOMPLISHED BY CORROSION REMOVAL, FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION OF AN REPAIR FITTING AND A REPAIR DOUBLER IN
- [SDR IXXA9800051](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA9800051.md): Plating · cracked · Feb 24, 1998 · N31CX · Doug DC862 · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > DURING ROUTINE C CHECK INSPECTION, TWO CRACKS WERE DETECTED ON RIGHT WING LOWER LEADING EDGE EXTERNAL PLATING BETWEEN STATION 736.5 AND 761.695. REPAIR WAS ACCOMPLISHED BY REMOVAL OF DAMAGED AREAS, FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION REPAIR FILLERS AND EXTERNAL REPA
- [SDR IXXA96124](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA96124.md): Pt2 System · contaminated · Jul 7, 1996 · N31CX · Doug DC862 · Engine Pressure Ratio (EPR)
  > ON TAKEOFF FROM COF, NR 3 AND NR 4 ENGINE PRESSURE RATIO INDICATION SYSTEMS READ HIGH COMPARED TO N1 AND THE NR 1 AND NR 2 ENGINES. THE FLIGHT ELECTED TO RETURN TO THE FIELD. MAINTENANCE REMOVED INSECT DEBRIS FROM BOTH ENGINE PT2 SYSTEMS, ACCOMPLISHED A HIGH
- [SDR IXXA9699](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA9699.md): Panel · corroded · Jun 19, 1996 · N31CX · Doug DC862 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > DURING ROUTINE C-CHECK AND CPCP INSPECTION, CORROSION OF THE EXTERIOR PLATING WAS IDENTIFIED AT FUSELAGE STATION 296 BETWEEN LONGERONS 34 AND 35 RIGHT. THE CORRODED AREA WAS CUT OUT AND REPAIR WAS ACCOMPLISHED BY FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION OF A FILLER AND E
- [SDR IXXA9698](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA9698.md): Panel · cracked · Jun 19, 1996 · N31CX · Doug DC862 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > DURING RUOTINC C-CHECK INSPECTION, AN EXTERNAL FUSELAGE SKIN CRACK WAS IDENTIFIED AT FUSELAGE STATION 1529, LONGERON 17 RIGHT. REPAIR WAS ACCOMPLISHED BY REMOVAL OF THE CRACK, CUT OUT, FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION OF A FILLER AND EXTERNAL DOUBLER IAW THE DOUG
- [SDR IXXA9697](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA9697.md): Panel · cracked · Jun 19, 1996 · N31CX · Doug DC862 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > DURING ROUTINE C-CHECK INSPECTION OF THE UPPER AFT FUSELAGE EXTERIOR PLATING, A CRACK WAS IDENTIFIED AT FUSELAGE STATION 1559, LONGERON 17 RIGHT. THE CRACK WAS REMOVED BY CUT OUT. THE REPAIR FILLER AND EXTERNAL DOUBLER WERE FABRICATED AND INSTALLED IAW THE D
- [SDR IXXA9696](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA9696.md): Panel · cracked · Jun 19, 1996 · N31CX · Doug DC862 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > DURING ROUTINE C-CHECK INSPECTION OF THE UPPER AFT FUSELAGE EXTERNAL PLATING, A CRACK WAS IDENTIFIED AT FUSELAGE STATION 1541, LONGERON 17 RIGHT. REPAIR WAS ACCOMPLISHED BY CRACK CUT OUT, FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION OF A REPAIR FILLER AND EXTERNAL DOUBLER IA
- [SDR IXXA9695](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA9695.md): Panel · cracked · Jun 19, 1996 · N31CX · Doug DC862 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > DURING ROUTINE C-CHECK INSPECTION, A CRACK WAS IDENTIFIED IN THE FUSELAGE EXTERNAL PLATING AT FUSELAGE STATION 1583 AND LONGERON 22 LEFT. THE CRACK WAS REMOVED BY CUTOUT, THE REPAIR WAS ACCOMPLISHED BY FABRICATING AND INSTALLING A FILLER AND EXTERNAL DOUBLER
- [SDR IXXA9694](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA9694.md): Angle · cracked · Jun 19, 1996 · N31CX · Doug DC862 · Vertical Stabilizer
  > DURING ROUTINE C-CHECK INSPECTION, THE RIGHT VERTICAL STABILIZER ATTACH ANGLE WAS FOUND CRACKED AND CORRODED AT THE FRONT SPAR. REPAIR OF THE ANGLE WAS ACCOMPLISHED IAW FAA DER APPROVED DRAWING A62-R112. (M)
- [SDR IXXA9693](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA9693.md): Plating · cracked · Jun 19, 1996 · N31CX · Doug DC862 · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > DURING ROUTINE C-CHECK INSPECTION, A CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE RIGHT WING LEADING EDGE EXTERNAL PLATING AT STATION XW 761.695. THE CRACK WAS REMOVED BY CUT OUT. THE REPAIR WAS ACCOMPLISHED BY FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION OF A REPAIR FILLER AND EXTERNAL DOUBELR
- [SDR IXXA9692](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA9692.md): Upper Mid Panel · cracked · Jun 19, 1996 · N31CX · Doug DC862 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Plate/Skin
  > DURNG ROUTINE C-CHECK INSPECTION OF THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER CENTER SECTION, THE UPPER MID PANEL WAS FOUND CRACKED. THE INSPECTION WAS ACCOMPLISHED IAW DOUGLAS SERVICE BULLETIN 55-15, USING THE NDT METHODS. THE PANEL WAS REPLACED. (M)
- [SDR IXXA9691](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA9691.md): Panel · cracked · Jun 19, 1996 · N31CX · Doug DC862 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Plate/Skin
  > DURING ROUTINE C-CHECK INSPECTION OF THE HORIZONTAL CENTER SECTION, THE LOWER FORWARD PANEL WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED. THE INSPECTION WAS ACCOMPLISHED IAW DOUG SERVICE BULLETING 55-15, USING THE NDT METHODS. THE PANEL WAS REPLACED. (M)
- [SDR IXXA9690](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA9690.md): Panel · cracked · Jun 19, 1996 · N31CX · Doug DC862 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Plate/Skin
  > DURING ROUTINE C-CHECK INSPECTION OF THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER CENTER SECTION, THE FORWARD UPPER PANEL WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED. THE INSPECTION WAS WITHIN THE SCOPE OF DOUGLAS SERVICE BULLETIN 55-15, USING THE NDT METHODS CALLED OUT. THE PANEL WAS REPLACED.
- [SDR IXXA96100](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA96100.md): Panel · corroded · Jun 19, 1996 · N31CX · Doug DC862 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > DURING ROUTINE C-CHECK INSPECTION, CORROSION OF THE EXTERIOR PLATING AT FUSELAGE STATION 1590, LONGERON 35 LEFT TO 35 RIGHT WAS IDENTIFIED. THE PANEL WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED FROM STATION 1530 TO 1730, LONGERONS 31 LEFT TO 31 RIGHT. (M)
- [SDR IXXA9596](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA9596.md): Diffuser · cracked · Jan 3, 1995 · N31CX · Doug DC862 · Turbine Engine Compressor Section
  > EN ROUTE FROM OEDR TO ETAR, NR 3 ENGINE WAS NOTED TO BE LOOSING OIL QUANTITY. THE ENGINE WAS PRECAUTIONARILY SHUT DOWN, AND THE AIRCRAFT DIVERTED TO LIPA FOR MAINTENANCE. ON THE GROUND IN LIPA, MAINTENANCE DETERMINED THAT OIL WAS BEING LOST IN THE GAS PATH,

## 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 = 'N31CX' AND deregistration_id = 'N31CX-2013-11-19'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N31CX-2013-11-19/reports

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