# Service difficulty reports: N493AA, cancelled Nov 7, 2024 A list on [N493AA, cancelled Nov 7, 2024](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N493AA-2024-11-07.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 · 68 reports - [SDR AALA20160606008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20160606008.md): Oil Cooler · faulty · Jun 2, 2016 · N493AA · Doug DC982 · Alternator-Generator Drive > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GNDED. AIR INTERRUPT, EMER WAS DECLARED, LANDING UNEVENTFUL & ACFT NOT OVERWEIGHT. DURING CRUISE LT CONSTANT SPEED DRIVE TEMPERATURE INCREASED INTO THE RED DANGER ZONE & WAS DISCONNECTED. CREW WAS UNABLE TO START APU. FLIGHT DIVERTED. R & - [SDR AALA20160606007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20160606007.md): Csd · faulty · Jun 2, 2016 · N493AA · Doug DC982 · Alternator-Generator Drive > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GNDED. AIR INTERRUPT, EMER WAS DECLARED, LANDING UNEVENTFUL & ACFT NOT OVERWEIGHT. DURING CRUISE LT CONSTANT SPEED DRIVE TEMPERATURE INCREASED INTO THE RED DANGER ZONE & WAS DISCONNECTED. CREW WAS UNABLE TO START APU. FLIGHT DIVERTED. R & - [SDR AALA20160602019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20160602019.md): Generator · faulty · Jun 2, 2016 · N493AA · Doug DC982 · AC Generator-Alternator > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GNDED. AIR INTERRUPT, EMER WAS DECLARED, LANDING UNEVENTFUL & ACFT NOT OVERWEIGHT. DURING CRUISE LT CONSTANT SPEED DRIVE TEMPERATURE INCREASED INTO THE RED DANGER ZONE & WAS DISCONNECTED. CREW WAS UNABLE TO START APU. FLIGHT DIVERTED. R & - [SDR AALA20160218007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20160218007.md): Former · cracked · Feb 18, 2016 · N493AA · Doug DC982 · Wing, Control Surface Attach Fittings > LEFT WING LE NR 4 SLAT TRACK, INBD FORMER IS CRACKED. INSTALLED LT WING NR 4 SLAT INBD HINGE ATTACH FITTING. ACFT IN BASE MX. - [SDR AALA20160104007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20160104007.md): Periseal · leaking · Jan 4, 2016 · N493AA · Doug DC982 · Air Distribution System > TAIL COMPARTMENT TEMP HIGH LIGHT CAME ON DURING CLIMB OUT. NO ANTI-ICE WAS ON. A/C SUPPLY SWITCHES TURNED TO HP BLEED OFF. LIGHT WENT OFF. AN EMER WAS DECLARED & THE FLIGHT RETURNED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. R & R LEAKING PERI-SEAL IAW AMM 21-20-15. NO L - [SDR AALA20150619011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20150619011.md): Casting · cracked · Jun 19, 2015 · N493AA · Doug DC982 · Spoilers > LEFT GND SPOILER CASTING CRACKED, FORWARD INBD. R & R CASTING IAW AARD 51-00-05-1 & DWG SRO9570010. - [SDR AALA20150618003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20150618003.md): Stop Fitting · cracked · Jun 18, 2015 · N493AA · Doug DC982 · Cargo/Baggage Doors > FORWARD CARGO DOOR UPPER AFT DOOR STOP FITTING IS CRACKED. R & R FITTING IAW AARD 51-00-5-1 & DWG 5910141. - [SDR AALA20150416008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20150416008.md): Skin · cracked · Apr 16, 2015 · N493AA · Doug DC982 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin > CRACKS FOUND IN 3 FASTENER LOCATIONS ON FUSELAGE SKIN AT STATION 190 L22L. CUT OUT CRACKS, INSTALLED DOUBLER & FILLER IAW DWG SR09530219 VIEW C. - [SDR AALA20150412004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20150412004.md): Former · cracked · Apr 12, 2015 · N493AA · Doug DC982 · Leading Edge Devices > RIGHT WING LE NR 4 SLAT TRACK INBD FORMER CRACKED. INSTALLED DOUBLER & HAT BUSHING IAW WC 57-98-06. - [SDR AALA20140725005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20140725005.md): Battery Pack · discharged · Jul 24, 2014 · N493AA · Doug DC982 · Emergency Lighting > MID CABIN EGRESS LIGHT POWER SUPPLY FAILED TEST AT AB5-3. REPLACED BATTERY PACK. OPERATIONS CHECKED NORMAL. - [SDR AALA20140725004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20140725004.md): Battery Pack · discharged · Jul 24, 2014 · N493AA · Doug DC982 · Emergency Lighting > AFT TAIL COMPARTMENT EMER LIGHT OVER CAT WALK WILL NOT TEST. REPLACED BATTERY PACK B5-29. OPERATIONS CHECKED NORMAL. - [SDR AALA20140212009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20140212009.md): Structure · cracked · Feb 12, 2014 · N493AA · Doug DC982 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > CRACK FOUND AT FASTENER AT STATION 1309 BETWEEN LONGERON 6 & 7 RT. CUT OUT CRACK, INSTALLED DOUBLER & FILLER IAW SRM 53-04-02 FIGURE 2 SHEET 29. - [SDR AALA20140214018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20140214018.md): Rib · cracked · Feb 10, 2014 · N493AA · Doug DC982 · Wing, Rib/Bulkhead > LT WING NR 4 SLAT TRACK INBD RIB CRACKED. INSTALLED SHIM & DOUBLER IAW EA MD80-57-033566. - [SDR AALA20130926013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20130926013.md): Unknown · fire · Sep 26, 2013 · N493AA · Doug DC982 · Passenger Compartment Equipment > DURING CLIMB OUT FLIGHT ATTENDANTS SMELLED SMOKE. WHEN THEY OPENED 26AB OVERHEAD BIN THEY SAW FLAMES COMING FROM PASSENGER BAG. FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY FLIGHT ATTENDANTS. EMERGENCY DECLARED FLIGHT RETURNED ORD LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. AIRCRAFT REMOVED FRO - [SDR AALA20130320013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20130320013.md): Gcu · inoperative · Mar 20, 2013 · N493AA · Doug DC982 · AC Regulator > DFW - CREW REPORTED ON DESCENT THE LEFT GENERATOR FAILED AND THE CROSSTIE LOCK-OUT LIGHT ILLUMINATED. EMERGENCY DECLARED FLIGHT LANDED DFW WITHOUT INCIDENT. AIRCRAFT REMOVED FROM SERVICE. REPLACED LEFT GENERATOR CONTROL UNIT. SYSTEM GROUND CHECK NORMAL OPE - [SDR AALA20130106003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20130106003.md): Sense Line · loose · Jan 5, 2013 · N493AA · Doug DC982 · Overheat Detection > MEX - CREW REPORTED TAIL COMPARTMENT OVERHEAT LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON CLIMBOUT. ACCOMPLISHED QRH AND LIGHT WENT OUT. EMERGENCY DECLARED FLIGHT RETURNED MEX LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. AIRCRAFT REMOVED FROM SERVICE. TIGHTENED LEFT ENGINE AUGMENTATION VALVE SENSIN - [SDR AALA20121113009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20121113009.md): Controller · inoperative · Nov 13, 2012 · N493AA · Doug DC982 · AC Generation System > DFW - CREW REPORTED LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER DURING CLIMBOUT. EMERGENCY DECLARED FLIGHT RETURNED DFW LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. AIRCRAFT REMOVED FROM SERVICE. REPLACED NUMBER TWO CABIN CONTROLLER. SYSTEM GROUND CHECK NORMAL OPERATION. - [SDR AALA20120802007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20120802007.md): Doubler · corroded · Aug 2, 2012 · N493AA · Doug DC982 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > AFT CARGO DOOR WEB DOUBLER CORRODED AT STATIONS 1212 TO 1218, LONGERON 27 TO 28 RIGHT. INSTALLED WEB REPAIR PER AARD 53-10-00, FIGURE 24. - [SDR AALA20120731009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20120731009.md): Floorbeam · cracked · Jul 31, 2012 · N493AA · Doug DC982 · Fuselage Main, Floor Beam > E AND E COMPARTMENT HAS A CRACK IN COCKPIT FLOORBEAM WEBBING AT STATION 101. STOP DRILLED CRACK AND INSTALLED DOUBLER PER EA MD80-53-025318. - [SDR AALA20120728012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20120728012.md): Membrane · corroded · Jul 28, 2012 · N493AA · Doug DC982 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > LOWER SURFACE OF CABIN SUBFLOOR CORRODED BELOW G1 GALLEY DRAIN PAN. INSTALLED DOUBLER PER AARD 53-20-00-16. - [SDR AALA20120728011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20120728011.md): Cusp Web · cracked · Jul 28, 2012 · N493AA · Doug DC982 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > RIGHT CUSP CRACKED AT STATION 843 BELOW HORSE COLLAR. INSTALLED DOUBLER PER AARD 53-20-00-16. - [SDR AALA20120728010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20120728010.md): Skin · cracked · Jul 28, 2012 · N493AA · Doug DC982 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin > FUSELAGE SKIN CRACKED AT STATION 1309 ABOVE LONGERON 7 LEFT. INSTALLED DOUBLER PER SRM 53-04-03 FIGURE 3. - [SDR AALA20120728009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20120728009.md): Skin · damaged · Jul 28, 2012 · N493AA · Doug DC982 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin > DENT WITH GOUGE AT STATION 390 BETWEEN LONGERONS 26 AND 27 LEFT. INSTALLED INTERNAL DOUBLER PER SRM 53-04-02 FIGURE 2. - [SDR AALA20120728008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20120728008.md): Membrane · corroded · Jul 28, 2012 · N493AA · Doug DC982 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > CORROSION ON SUBFLOOR AT STATION 200 INBOARD OF FORWARD SERVICE DOOR. INSTALLED DOUBLER PER AARD 53-20-00-16. - [SDR AALA20120724021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20120724021.md): Cusp Web · corroded · Jul 24, 2012 · N493AA · Doug DC982 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > CORROSION ON RIGHT CUSP FROM STATIONS 505 TO 507. REMOVED DAMAGE AND INSTALLED DOUBLER PER AARD 53-20-00-16. - [SDR AALA20120723011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20120723011.md): Angle · cracked · Jul 23, 2012 · N493AA · Doug DC982 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > STATION 927, JUST BELOW NUMBER 2 SEAT TRACK HAS VERTICAL ANGLE CRACKED. REMOVED AND REPLACED VERTICAL ANGLE PER AARD 51-00-05-1. - [SDR AALA20120720017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20120720017.md): Bracket · cracked · Jul 20, 2012 · N493AA · Doug DC982 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > WEB AT FORWARD ENTRY DOOR JAM AT STATION 206, LONGERON 11 LEFT CRACKED. REMOVED AND REPLACED BRACKET PER AARD 53-10-00-11. - [SDR AALA20120719013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20120719013.md): Skin · dented · Jul 19, 2012 · N493AA · Doug DC982 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin > DEEP SCRATCHES WITH DENT AT STATION 218 LONGERON 7 LEFT. INSTALLED INTERNAL DOUBLER PER SRM 53-04-02. - [SDR AALA20120630001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20120630001.md): Control Valve · broken · Jun 29, 2012 · N493AA · Doug DC982 · Air Distribution System > PHX - CREW REPORTED TAIL COMPARTMENT HIGH LIGHT ILLUMINATED DURING CLIMBOUT. EMERGENCY DECLARED FLIGHT RETURNED PHX LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. AIRCRAFT REMOVED FROM SERVICE. FOUND SENSE LINE ON LEFT FLOW CONTROL VALVE BROKEN. REPLACED VALVE. SYSTEM GROUND C - [SDR AALA20120411002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20120411002.md): Battery Pack · discharged · Apr 10, 2012 · N493AA · Doug DC982 · Emergency Lighting > LEFT AND RIGHT EXTERIOR EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. REPLACED AFT EMERGENCY BATTERY PACK. OPS CHECKED NORMAL. - [SDR AALA20120411001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20120411001.md): Battery Pack · discharged · Apr 10, 2012 · N493AA · Doug DC982 · Emergency Lighting > LEFT NUMBER 1 DOOR, FORWARD GALLEY AND FLIGHT DECK EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. REPLACED FWD EMERGENCY BATTERY PACK, OPS CHECK NORMAL PER 33-53-00-4. - [SDR AALA20110812DWH01](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20110812DWH01.md): Skin · damaged · Aug 12, 2011 · N493AA · Doug DC982 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin > JETBRIDGE PUNCTURED SKIN OF AIRCRAFT ABOVE FORWARD LAVATORY SERVICE DOOR STATION 256. ACCOMPLISHED DOUBLER REPAIR EA MD80-53-018509. - [SDR AALA20110608SAN01](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20110608SAN01.md): Battery Pack · discharged · Jun 8, 2011 · N493AA · Doug DC982 · Emergency Lighting > TWO SMALL EMERGENCY LIGHT BULBS IN COCKPIT DO NOT ILLUMINATE WITH EMERGENCY LIGHT SWITCH ON. REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACK AT STATION 211. - [SDR AALA20110424TUL03](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20110424TUL03.md): Valve · inoperative · Apr 24, 2011 · N493AA · Doug DC982 · Fuel Heater > TUS - CREW REPORTED LEFT ENGINE FUEL HEAT INDICATION ON CLIMBOUT. EMERGENCY DECLARED FLIGHT RETURNED TUS LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. AIRCRAFT REMOVED FROM SERVICE. REPLACED NUMBER 1 ENGINE FUEL HEAT VALVE. SYSTEM GROUND CHECK NORMAL OPERATION. - [SDR AALA20110302TUL09](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20110302TUL09.md): Longeron · cracked · Mar 2, 2011 · N493AA · Doug DC982 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer > LONGERON 2 LEFT IS CRACKED ON OUTBOARD FLANGE, AFT OF FRAME 1418. REPAIRED PER SRM 53-02 AND EA MD80-53-015548. - [SDR AALA2009062200003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA2009062200003.md): Connector · defective · Jun 22, 2009 · N493AA · Doug DC982 · Light System Wiring > SFO - EMERGENCY LIGHT AT SEAT 31D INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED CONNECTOR AND CONTACTS AT SEAT 31D. - [SDR AALA200802048](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA200802048.md): Battery Pack · discharged · Aug 9, 2008 · N493AA · Doug DC982 · Emergency Lighting > SFO EMERGENCY LIGHT AT OVERHEAD FIRST CLASS CABIN INOPERATIVE. REPLACED BATTERY PACK AT SEAT ROW 2 FOR EMERGENCY LIGHT AT OVERHEAD FIRST CLASS CABIN. SYSTEM GROUND CHECKED NORMAL OPS. - [SDR AALA200801240](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA200801240.md): Fuel Cap · departed · May 6, 2008 · N493AA · Doug DC982 · Fuel Storage > DAY INFLIGHT T1237/06MAY - CREW REPORTED RIGHT OVERWING FUEL CAP CAME OFF WITH LOSS OF FUEL. REPLACED RIGHT FUEL CAP. SYSTEM GROUND CHECKED NORMAL OPERATION. - [SDR AALA20070566](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20070566.md): Battery Pack · inoperative · Mar 27, 2007 · N493AA · Doug DC982 · Emergency Lighting > SFO - EMERGENCY LIGHT AT OVERWING EXIT AT SEAT ROW 21 LEFT AND RIGHT INOPERATIVE. REPLACED BATTERY PACK FOR EMERGENCY LIGHT AT OVERWING EXIT AT SEAT ROW 21 LEFT AND RIGHT. SYSTEM GROUND CHECKED NORMAL OPERATION. - [SDR AALA20060546](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20060546.md): Battery Pack · discharged · Aug 10, 2006 · N493AA · Doug DC982 · Emergency Lighting > LGA - EMERGENCY LIGHT AT AFT OVERWING INOPERATIVE. REPLACED BATTERY PACK AT LOCATION B5105 FOR INOPERATIVE EMERGENCY LIGHT AT AFT OVERWING. SYSTEM GROUND CHECKED NORMAL OPERATION. - [SDR AALA20060414](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20060414.md): Control Valve · inoperative · Jun 25, 2006 · N493AA · Doug DC982 · Airborne Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) System > DFW - INFLIGHT HAD APU FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM ALARM. BOTH FIRE BOTTLES ACTIVATED AND USED. LANDED DFW WITHOUT INCIDENT. FOUND RUBBER BOOT ON SURGE CONTROL VALVE LEAKING ONTO FIRE LOOP. TIGHTENED BOOT AND REPLACED BOTH FIRE BOTTLES. SYSTEM GROUND CHECKED NO - [SDR AALA20060327](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20060327.md): Battery Pack · inoperative · May 22, 2006 · N493AA · Doug DC982 · Emergency Lighting > SFO - EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR LIGHTS FOR BOTH ROW 21 EXIT DOORS INOPERATIVE. REPLACED BATTERY PACK AT AFT OVERWING FOR EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR LIGHTS AT BOTH ROW 21 EXIT DOORS. SYSTEM GROUND CHECKED NORMAL OPERATION. - [SDR AALA20060126](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20060126.md): Battery Pack · inoperative · Feb 26, 2006 · N493AA · Doug DC982 · Emergency Lighting > LGA - EMERGENCY LIGHTS AT LEFT NUMBER ONE DOOR INOPERATIVE. REPLACED BATTERY PACK FOR EMERGENCY LIGHTS AT LEFT NUMBER ONE DOOR. SYSTEM GROUND CHECKED NORMAL OPERATION. - [SDR AALA20060125](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20060125.md): Battery Pack · inoperative · Feb 26, 2006 · N493AA · Doug DC982 · Emergency Lighting > LGA - EMERGENCY LIGHTS AT SEATS 9DEF INOPERATIVE. REPLACED BATTERY PACK AT SEATS 9DEF FOR EMERGENCY LIGHTS. SYSTEM GROUND CHECKED NORMAL OPERATION. - [SDR AALA20050088](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20050088.md): Battery Pack · inoperative · Feb 6, 2005 · N493AA · Doug DC982 · Emergency Lighting > TUL - OVERHEAD EMERGENCY LIGHTS AT AFT GALLEY SERVICE DOOR INOPERATIVE. REPLACED BATTERY PACK AT STATION 1190R FOR OVERHEAD EMERGENCY LIGHTS AT AFT GALLEY SERVICE DOOR. SYSTEM GROUND CHECKED NORMAL OPERATION. - [SDR AALA20040998](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20040998.md): Battery Pack · inoperative · Sep 25, 2004 · N493AA · Doug DC982 · Emergency Lighting > DEN - AFT EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. REPLACED BATTERY PACKS AT B528 FOR AFT EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS. SYSTEM GROUND CHECKED NORMAL OPERATION. - [SDR AALA20040421](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20040421.md): Battery Pack · inoperative · Apr 3, 2004 · N493AA · Doug DC982 · Emergency Lighting > MSP - OVERHEAD EMERGENCY LIGHT AT SEAT ROW 29 INOPERATIVE. REPLACED BATTERY PACK FOR OVERHEAD EMERGENCY LIGHT AT SEAT ROW 29. SYSTEM GROUND CHECKED NORMAL OPERATION. - [SDR AALA20031343](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20031343.md): Battery · discharged · Nov 30, 2003 · N493AA · Doug DC982 · Emergency Lighting > MIA, CABIN EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. RECHARGED BATTERIES FOR CABIN EMERGENCY LIGHTS. SYSTEM GROUND CHECKED NORMAL OPERATION. CLOSED - [SDR AALA20030285](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20030285.md): Battery · inoperative · Mar 6, 2003 · N493AA · Doug DC982 · Emergency Lighting > EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT ABOVE EXIT DOORS ROW A AND B AT 20 DEF INOPERATIVE. CLEANED EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT BATTERY. SYSTEM GROUND CHECKED NORMAL OPERATION. (M) - [SDR AALA20021512](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20021512.md): Skin · cracked · Oct 16, 2002 · N493AA · Doug DC982 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin > TUL - FOUND FUSELAGE SKIN CRACKED AT STATION 1380 BELOW L12R JUST ABOVE SKIN LAP, CRACKED.25 INCH IN 3 PLACES. STOP DRILLED CRACKS AND STOP DRILLED. INSTALLED DOUBLER PER SRM 53-01 FIG 2, SHEET 3. (M) Next page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N493AA-2024-11-07/reports.md?page=2 ## 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 = 'N493AA' AND deregistration_id = 'N493AA-2024-11-07' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N493AA-2024-11-07/reports --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain, except the copies of manufacturers’ service documents, which belong to their rights holders.