# Service difficulty reports: N478FE, cancelled Dec 7, 2007

A list on [N478FE, cancelled Dec 7, 2007](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N478FE-2007-12-07.md).

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

- [SDR 06FDEA2333](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/06FDEA2333.md): Fuel Control · out of adjust · Jun 16, 2006 · N478FE · Boeing 727200 · Fuel Controlling System
  > NR 2 ENGINE IDLE OUT OF LIMITS. ADJUSTED NR 2 ENGINE IDLE TRIM PER JRH CHAPT 6. DOWN TRIMMED ENGINE 4.5 COMPLETE TURNS. RAN ENG FOR OPS CHECK. OK FOR SERVICE.
- [SDR 05FDEA02663](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/05FDEA02663.md): Bracket · cracked · Aug 26, 2005 · N478FE · Boeing 727200 · Wing, Attach Fittings
  > LT WING BRACKET BROKEN INSIDE ACCESS PANEL 8405. REMOVED AND REPLACED BROKEN BRACKET IAW SRM 51-10-1 AND SRM 51-30-2.
- [SDR 04FDEA03205](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/04FDEA03205.md): Transmitter · failed · Nov 25, 2004 · N478FE · Boeing 727227 · Engine Oil Quantity
  > DURING CLIMB THROUGH 17,000 FT, NOTICED NR 1 ENG OIL PRESS AT 27 PSI. SHUT ENG DOWN IAW RED TABS LANDED IN MEM. ENT BY: 206208 RPT BY: 111069, SWAPED NR 1 AND NR 2 OIL PRES IND, RAN NR 1 ENG OIL PRES IND STUCK AT 27PSI, LOP LIGHT WAS OUT ALL OTHER IND WERE
- [SDR 03FDEA01544](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/03FDEA01544.md): Accessory Unit · false indication · Sep 16, 2003 · N478FE · Boeing 727200 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > LANDING GEAR LEVER LATCH FAILED TO RELEASE DURING GEAR RETRACTION. THE QRH PROCEDURE ON PAGES 2-6-2-12 /13 COMPLIED WITH. LANDING GEAR FAILED TEST NR 1 OF THE PROCEDURE. WHEN THE FLAPS WERE RETRACTED FROM 5 TO 2 DEGREES. AN INTERMITTENT HORN SOUNDED. AN E
- [SDR 03FDEA01403](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/03FDEA01403.md): Warning Light · false activation · Sep 3, 2003 · N478FE · Boeing 727200 · Detection System
  > BOTH FIRE WARNING MASTER LIGHTS ON FORWARD GLARESHIELD ILLUMINATED TWICE FOR ABOUT 1 SECOND EACH TIME DURING CRUISE AT F270. MOMENTARY BELL WITH EACH ILLUMINATION. NO OTHER WARNINGS AND ALL ENGINE INSTRUMENTS NORMAL. FIRE TEST IN BOTH LOOPS OK BOTH INFIGHT
- [SDR 02FDEA00745](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/02FDEA00745.md): Floorbeam · corroded · Oct 16, 2002 · N478FE · Boeing 727200 · Fuselage Main, Floor Beam
  > CORROSION ON FLOORBEAM AT BS 620, RBL 10, WL 208. R&R FLOORBEAM PER SRM 53-10-8.
- [SDR 02FDEA00744](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/02FDEA00744.md): Stringer · corroded · Oct 16, 2002 · N478FE · Boeing 727200 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer
  > CORROSION ON STR 28L, BS 640-660. R&R STRINGER PER SRM 53-10-1, 53-10-3, 53-30-3.
- [SDR 02FDEA00673](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/02FDEA00673.md): Skin · gouged · Sep 21, 2002 · N478FE · Boeing 727200 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > LT FUSELAGE EXTERIOR SKIN HAS A GOUGE AT BS 365.5 BETWEEN STR 16L - 17L. R&R SKIN PER SRM 53-30-3 FIG 3 & EA 7-5330-54319.
- [SDR 02FDEA00689](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/02FDEA00689.md): Floorbeam · damaged · Sep 20, 2002 · N478FE · Boeing 727200 · Fuselage Main, Floor Beam
  > CORROSION IN FASTENER HOLES ON FLOORBEAM LOWER FLANGE AT BS 1070, LBL 45 TO RBL 45. R&R FLOORBEAM PER DWG SR27-53-034, SRM 53-10-8.
- [SDR 02FDEA00680](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/02FDEA00680.md): Skin · corroded · Sep 20, 2002 · N478FE · Boeing 727200 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > FOUND CORROSION ON SKIN AT BS 483-495, 528R. R&R SKIN PER SRM 53-30-3.
- [SDR 02FDEA00679](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/02FDEA00679.md): Stringer · corroded · Sep 20, 2002 · N478FE · Boeing 727200 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer
  > CORROSION C53-111-01 ON STRINGER 328R, BS 480+5 FWD CARGO BAY. R&R STRINGER PER SRM 53-10-3.
- [SDR 02FDEA00654](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/02FDEA00654.md): Skin · dented · Sep 16, 2002 · N478FE · Boeing 727200 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > DENTS ON FUSELAGE EXTERNAL SKIN AT BS 268 BETWEEN STR 19R & 20R. R&R SKIN PER SRM 53-30-2 FIG 24.
- [SDR 02FDEA00690](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/02FDEA00690.md): Skin · gouged · Sep 15, 2002 · N478FE · Boeing 727200 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > LT FUSELAGE EXTERIOR SKIN HAS A GOUGE AT BS 294.5 JUST ABOVE STR 17L. R&R SKIN PER EA 7-5330-67012.
- [SDR 02FDEA00691](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/02FDEA00691.md): Floorbeam · corroded · Sep 15, 2002 · N478FE · Boeing 727200 · Fuselage Main, Floor Beam
  > CORROSION ON FLOORBEAM UPPER CHORD AT BS 344, LBL 60 - RBL 4, WL 208. R&R FLOORBEAM PER SRM 53-10-8 FIG 9.
- [SDR 02FDEA00653](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/02FDEA00653.md): Skin · dented · Sep 10, 2002 · N478FE · Boeing 727200 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > DENT ON FUSELAGE EXTERIOR SKIN AT BS 194 BELOW STR 20L. R&R SKIN PER SRM 53-30-3 FIG 24.
- [SDR 02FDEA00584](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/02FDEA00584.md): Module · defective · Aug 14, 2002 · N478FE · Boeing 727200 · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > NOSE GEAR LIGHT (GREEN) DID NOT ILLUMINATE WITH GEAR HANDLE DOWN. PUSHED PRESS TO TEST GREEN LIGHT ILLUMINATED. MANUALLY EXTENDED THE GEAR. CHECKED ALIGNMENT STRIPE ON NOSE, INDICATED DOWN AND LOCKED BUT STILL NO GREEN LIGHT. REPUSHED PRESS TO TEST AND GRE
- [SDR 02FDEA00543](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/02FDEA00543.md): Solenoid · faulty · Aug 3, 2002 · N478FE · Boeing 727200 · Landing Gear Selector
  > AFTER LIFTOFF LANDING GEAR HANDLE WOULD NOT RAISE ABOVE THE OFF POSITION. CREW WENT THROUGH APPROPRIATE RED TABS. COULD NOT FIX PROBLEM. RETURNED TO DEPARTURE AIRPORT. REPLACED L/G CONTL LEVER LOCK SOLENOID PER 727 MM 32-31-016-4. CYCLED GEAR SEVERAL TIME
- [SDR 02FDEA00039](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/02FDEA00039.md): Controller · malfunctioned · Jan 12, 2002 · N478FE · Boeing 727227 · Cabin Pressure Controller
  > ON CLIMBOUT, A/C WOULD NOT PRESSURIZE. INSPECTION PERF PRESSURIZATION CHECK, FWD ENTRY DOOR NORM, OPS NORM. OK FOR SERVICE.
- [SDR 01FDEA01117](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/01FDEA01117.md): Gasket · leaking · Oct 2, 2001 · N478FE · Boeing 727200 · Pneumatic Distribution System
  > NR 3 ENGINE STRUT O/H LIGHT ILLUM. REMOVED AND REPLACED LEAKING GASKET PER MP. LEAK AND OPS CHECK NORMAL.
- [SDR 01FDEA00224](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/01FDEA00224.md): Control Valve · failed · Mar 23, 2001 · N478FE · Boeing 727227 · Cabin Pressure Control System
  > AFT T/O CABIN PRESS DID NOT WORK, PSID NEVER WENT ABOVE 1 PSID. PERF RED TABS WITH BOTH AC PACKS ON ENG BLD 1 & 3 OPEN. CARGO HEAT OUTFLOW VALVE CLOSED. CABIN PRESS WAS 1000 FT LWR THAN AC ALTITUDE. *S/D* VERIFIED OUTFLOW VALVE, CARGO HEAT OUTFLOW VALVE O
- [SDR 00FDEA00294](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/00FDEA00294.md): Line · leaking · Apr 25, 2000 · N478FE · Boeing 727227 · Engine Oil Quantity
  > 00-120 LOW OIL PRESS LIGHT ON NR 3 ENGINETHRUST LEVER TO IDLE. LOWER LINE TO DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE SWITCH LEAKING. TIGHTENED LINE. INSTALL NEW OIL FILTER & SERVICED OIL QUANTITY PER 727 MM 79-00. NO LEAKS NOTED. AC OK TO CONTINUE.
- [SDR 00FDEA00065](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/00FDEA00065.md): Door · missing · Feb 9, 2000 · N478FE · Boeing 727227 · Air Conditioning Doors
  > ON WALK-AROUND, AFT ARRIVAL FOUND AIR CONDITIONING ACCESS PNL 3454 MISSING. *S/D* REPLACED ACCESS PNL PER MM 53-50-00.
- [SDR 99FDEA00456](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99FDEA00456.md): Mechanism · not latched · Oct 29, 1999 · N478FE · Boeing 727227 · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > A/C LOST PRESSURIZATION ON CLIMB-OUT FROM COS, NO LIGHTS ILLUM ON DOOR PANEL. A/C BLOCKED IN FOUND L1 DOOR AFT SECTION WAS IN 2 INCHES. FWD SECTION WAS FLUSH.
- [SDR 99FDEA00023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99FDEA00023.md): Seal · leaking · Jan 21, 1999 · N478FE · Boeing 727227 · Cabin Pressure Control System
  > 99-0017 - A/C WOULD NOT PRESSURIZE, NO LIGHTS ON PRESSURIZATION PANEL, LOUD NOISE IN BACK (SEAL). PRESSURIZED A/C PER JET RUN HANDBK 7-41 THROUGH 7-49 WITH APU ON GROUND PASSED TEST.
- [SDR 98FDEA00577](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98FDEA00577.md): Line · split · Sep 16, 1998 · N478FE · Boeing 727227 · Hydraulic System, Main
  > SYS-A HYD FAILURE 5 MIN AFTER T/O QUAN AND PRESS ZERO. FLUID SHUTOFF SWITCH CLOSED. FOUND HYD LINE SPLIT ON A-SYS PRESS TRANSMITTER. REMOVED AND REPLACED SAME. NOTED 1 GAL FLUID IN A-SYS SERVICE TO FULL, RAN BOTH NR 1 AND NR 2 ENG. ALL SYS OPER CK NORM.
- [SDR 97FDEA00682](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97FDEA00682.md): Skin · damaged · Sep 20, 1997 · N478FE · Boeing 727227 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > HOLE CUT INTO FUSELAGE FOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF STR 29R, STR 29R FROM BS 1183 TO 1150 AND SPLICE. INSTALLED PER SRM 53-10-3, DOUBLER AND FILLER INSTALLED PER SRM 53-30-3.
- [SDR 97FDEA00670](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97FDEA00670.md): Angle · cracked · Sep 18, 1997 · N478FE · Boeing 727227 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > AIR STAIR RT LWR TORQUE BOX INSIDE AT BS 1263 UPPER CHORD ANGLE CRACKED BELOW ACTUATOR AMOUNT. INSTALLED DOUBLER REPAIR PER EA 7-5310-29204.
- [SDR 97FDEA00676](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97FDEA00676.md): Skin · cracked · Sep 15, 1997 · N478FE · Boeing 727227 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > FUSELAGE SKIN CRACKED AT AFT RIGHT CORNER OF NOSE W/W DRAG BRACE SHELF PANEL BS 351, STR 27R. INSTALLED DOUBLER PER SRM 53-30-3.
- [SDR 96FDEA00013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96FDEA00013.md): Switch · inoperative · Jan 4, 1996 · N478FE · Boeing 727277 · Leading Edge Slat Position Indicating System
  > AFTER A NORMAL T/O AND FLAP RETRACTION, WE LEVELED AT 5,000 FT AND LEADING EDGE DEVICE LIGHT CAME ON 2 DEGREE SHOWED NR 5 LED UNSAFE. WING ANTI-ICE ON CHECKLIST COMPLETION EXTINGUISHED LIGHT BUT IT CAME ON AGAIN SEVERAL TIMES NO STRUCTURAL LIMITS EXCEEDED. A

## 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 = 'N478FE' AND deregistration_id = 'N478FE-2007-12-07'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N478FE-2007-12-07/reports

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