# Service difficulty reports: N496DA, cancelled Feb 16, 2001 A list on [N496DA, cancelled Feb 16, 2001](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N496DA-2001-02-16.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 · 51 reports - [SDR DL72K001196](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72K001196.md): Battery Pack · discharged · Jun 21, 2000 · N496DA · Boeing 727232 · Emergency Lighting > LT AFT BODY FAIRING EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REPLACED BATTERY PACK PER M/M. OPS CHK NML. - [SDR DL72K001176](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72K001176.md): Spar · cracked · Jun 18, 2000 · N496DA · Boeing 727232 · Wing Spar > THE WING CENTER SECTION REAR SPAR WEB WAS FOUND WITH 2 SMALL.25 INCH CRACKS JUST BELOW THE UPPER SPAR CAP. THE CRACKS ARE TYPICAL OF BAC S/B 727-57A0182 AND AD 97-25-15 AND WERE LOCATED AT RBL 5 AND LBL 15. THE CRACKS WERE ROUTED OUT OF THE WEB AND REPAI - [SDR DL72K992232](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72K992232.md): Battery · inoperative · Oct 7, 1999 · N496DA · Boeing 727232 · Emergency Lighting > AISLE EMERGENCY LIGHT OUT AT OVERWING EXIT. REPLACED BATTERIES. - [SDR DL72S991239](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72S991239.md): Angle · worn · Jun 2, 1999 · N496DA · Boeing 727232 · Engine Cowling System > COWL STRIKER ANGLE WORN LOWER FWD EDGE OF NR 2 ENGINE CUTOUT 5:30 POSITION. REPAIRED PER M/M 53-11-0 PAGE 801. - [SDR DL72S991238](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72S991238.md): Angle · cracked · Jun 2, 1999 · N496DA · Boeing 727232 · Spoilers > FOUND ON C2 LETTER CK, CRACK AT LOWER BOLT HOLE OF NR 2 SPOILER O/B SPAR ATTACH ANGLE. REPAIRED PER MM 57-42-0. - [SDR DL72S991096](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72S991096.md): Skin · cracked · May 17, 1999 · N496DA · Boeing 727232 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin > INTERNAL HFEC INSPECTION OF THE STRINGER 4L SKIN LAP SPLICE BETWEEN FS 360 AND 480 INDICATED A SINGLE CRACK IN THE LOWER FASTENER ROW OF THE LOWER SKIN BETWEEN FS 360 AND 380. THE CRACK WAS ROUTED OUT OF THE SKIN LAP AND REPAIRED WITH AN EXTERNAL ALUMINUM DOU - [SDR DL72S991095](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72S991095.md): Skin · cracked · May 17, 1999 · N496DA · Boeing 727232 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin > INTERNAL HFEC INSPECTION OF THE STRINGER 4L SKIN LAP SPLICE BETWEEN FS 360 AND 480 REVEALED A SINGLE CRACK IN THE LOWER FASTENER ROW OF THE LOWER SKIN BETWEEN FS 420 AND 440. THE CRACK WAS ROUTED OUT OF THE SKIN LAP AND REPAIRED WITH AN EXTERNAL ALUMINUM DOUB - [SDR DL72S990354](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72S990354.md): Frame · cracked · Feb 5, 1999 · N496DA · Boeing 727232 · Fuselage Main, Frame > STA 620 FRAME UPPER FLANGE AT RBL 8 HAS CRACK IN RADIUS. CRACK TRIMMED OUT AND REPAIR DOUBLER INSTALLED PER ERA 332727-14. ACTION TAKEN, ERA 332727-14. - [SDR DL72S990243](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72S990243.md): Skin · cracked · Feb 5, 1999 · N496DA · Boeing 727232 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin > DURING INSP PER SI 4-74176-12 ON S4R, LAP JOINT CRACK INDICATIONS WERE NOTED FROM BS 481 TO BS 681 APPROX 19 CRACK INDICATIONS WERE NOTED BY HFEC INSP. LAP JOINT CUT OUT AND REPAIRED PER ERA 332726-14. - [SDR DL72S990230](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72S990230.md): Rib · cracked · Feb 4, 1999 · N496DA · Boeing 727232 · Wing, Rib/Bulkhead > MULTIPLE CRACKS FOUND IN THE WING RIB UPPER CHORD AT BS 760 AT R/LBL 70.85 DURING INSPECTIONS PER SI 4-58560-12AD. ALL CRACKS FOUND WERE TYPICAL OF PER SB727-57-0112, R5. ALSO, TOOLING DAMAGE WAS DONE DURING REPAIR INSTALLATION. REPAIRED PER ERA 332730-14AD - [SDR DL72S982598](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72S982598.md): Spring · broken · Dec 22, 1998 · N496DA · Boeing 727232 · Rudder Control System > IN-FLT RUDDERS BECAME SUPER SENSITIVE, LITTLE OR NO PRESSURE ON RUDDER PEDALS. A/C WANTED TO ROLL LT WITH UPPER 'B' OFF. A/C RESPONSE WAS CLOSE TO NORMAL. FOUND LT SPRING ON RUDDER FEEL/CENTERING UNIT BROKEN. - [SDR DL72S982215](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72S982215.md): Frame · cracked · Oct 26, 1998 · N496DA · Boeing 727232 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > A.5 INCH VISIBLE CRACK AT AFT ENTRY DOOR CUTOUT LT FRAME FWD END APPROX 6 BELOW UPPER STOP CASTING. REPAIRED PER SRM 53-10-9 FIG 11. - [SDR DL72S982214](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72S982214.md): Bracket · cracked · Oct 26, 1998 · N496DA · Boeing 727232 · Leading Edge Devices > FOUND ON C-1 LETTER CK, NR 1 SLAT I/B ACTUATOR ATTACH BRACKET CRACKED. REPAIRED PER MM 57-20-21. - [SDR DL72S981888](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72S981888.md): Fire Loop · failed · Sep 11, 1998 · N496DA · Boeing 727232 · Fire Detection > ENG NR 2 FIRE WARNING CAME ON DURING CLIMB-OUT SHORTLY AFTER T/O, LIGHT STAYED ON AFTER GOING OUT INITIALLY. FOLLOWING THROTTLE BEING REDUCED TO IDLE. SHUT DOWN ENG. BOTH BOTTLES DISCHARGED. REPLACED FIREWALL LOOP, CKS OK. NO FIRE. - [SDR DL72S981345](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72S981345.md): Battery Pack · discharged · Jun 26, 1998 · N496DA · Boeing 727232 · Emergency Lighting > AFT AIRSTAIR EMER LIGHT INOP. REPLACED BATT PACK AND LIGHT RACK, OPS OK. - [SDR DL72S971702](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72S971702.md): Angle · cracked · Aug 29, 1997 · N496DA · Boeing 727232 · Leading Edge Devices > FOUND DURING B-1 LETTER CHECK,.25 IN CRACK NR 8 SLAT COVE SKIN ATTACH ANGLE BELOW O/B STOP PAD. REPAIRED PER M/M 57-54-0. - [SDR DL72S971701](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72S971701.md): Bracket · cracked · Aug 29, 1997 · N496DA · Boeing 727232 · Leading Edge Slat Actuator > FOUND DURING B-1 LETTER CHECK, 2 IN VISIBLE CRACK NR 8 SLAT ACTUATOR ATTACH BRACKET. REPAIRED PER M/M 57-20-21. - [SDR DL72S971700](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72S971700.md): Stiffener · cracked · Aug 29, 1997 · N496DA · Boeing 727232 · Leading Edge Devices > FOUND DURING B-1 LETTER CHECK, INBD VERTICAL STIFFENER CRACKED NR 6 SLAT O/B TRACK BOX. REPAIRED PER M/M 57-20-21. - [SDR DL72S971626](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72S971626.md): Megaphone · inoperative · Aug 20, 1997 · N496DA · Boeing 727232 · Emergency Equipment > FIRST CLASS MEGAPHONE INOP. REPLACED MEGAPHONE. - [SDR DL72S971375](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72S971375.md): Power Supply · inoperative · Jul 13, 1997 · N496DA · Boeing 727232 · Emergency Lighting > EMERG EXIT SIGN LIGHTS DON'T ILLUMINATE OVER LT WING EXITS IN TEST. REPLACED PWR SUPPLY RACK AND BATTERY PACK. - [SDR DL72S970178](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72S970178.md): Bulkhead Web · cracked · Jan 28, 1997 · N496DA · Boeing 727232 · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead > THE B.S. 1183 BULKHEAD WEB WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED AT RBL 24. THE CRACK WAS.25 INCH LONG EMANATING FROM A FASTENER HOLE AT WL 178. THE CRACK LOCATION IS OUTSIDE OF THE INSPECTION AREA SPECIFIED BY BACO S/B 727-53-171, REV. 2. A REPAIR DOUBLER WAS INSTALLED - [SDR DL72S970122](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72S970122.md): Window Post · cracked · Jan 19, 1997 · N496DA · Boeing 727232 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > THE F-N WINDOW POST ON THE RT SIDE OF THE AIRCRAFT WAS FOUND CRACKED DURING A X-RAY INSPECTION PER SI 4-35207-12AD (OPN 8706). THE CRACK IS LOCATED JUST ABOVE THE FIRST ROW OF FASTENERS ABOVE THE LOWER SKIN SPLICE. REV A - UPON NDT INSPECTION, THE CRACK LOCA - [SDR DL72S962779](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72S962779.md): Battery Pack · discharged · Dec 27, 1996 · N496DA · Boeing 727232 · Emergency Lighting > RIGHT AFT OVERWING EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT INOP. REPLACED BATTERY PACK AND BATTERY RACK FOR RIGHT AFT OVERWING EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT, LIGHT OPERATES NORMALLY. - [SDR DL72S961497](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72S961497.md): Stiffener · cracked · Jun 20, 1996 · N496DA · Boeing 727232 · Leading Edge Devices > A 1.5 INCH CRACK WING FRONT SPAR VERTICAL STIFFENER AT NR 3 SLAT INBD TRACK CUTOUT. REPLACED SPAR STIFFENER PER M/M 57-20-21. - [SDR DL72S961496](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72S961496.md): Web · cracked · Jun 20, 1996 · N496DA · Boeing 727232 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > ONE CRACK 48 SECTION TORQUE BOX WEB AT UPPER EDGE STA 1223 LT. REPAIRED PER M/M 53-11-0. - [SDR DL72S960440](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72S960440.md): Switch · defective · Feb 27, 1996 · N496DA · Boeing 727232 · Engine Cranking > WITH NR 1 AND NR 2 ENGINES RUNNING, STARTED NR 3 ENG AND THEN NR 2 FLAMED OUT. RESET FUEL SHUTOFF VALVE CIRCUIT BREAKER AND STARTED ENG, CONTRACT MTC CKD FUEL S/O VLV OPERATION. CKD ENG FOR FUEL LEAKS. CKD INTAKE/EXHAUST. ALL OK. STARTED ENG SEVERAL TIMES - [SDR DL72S960157](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72S960157.md): Dnlock Switch · failed · Jan 17, 1996 · N496DA · Boeing 727232 · Landing Gear Position and Warning > ON GEAR EXTENSION RECEIVED RED NOSE GEAR LIGHT, VISUALLY VERIFIED DOWN AND LOCKED. REPLACED NOSE GEAR DOWNLOCK SWITCH AND NOSE GEAR POSITION SWITCH. ALSO, AS PRECAUTION REPLACED LANDING GEAR ACCESORY UNIT AND OPERATION NORMAL. - [SDR DL72S960026](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72S960026.md): Stringer · cracked · Dec 22, 1995 · N496DA · Boeing 727232 · Wing, Longeron/Stringer > THE VENT STRINGER 13 ON THE LT WING WAS FOUND WITH A CRACK IN THE STRINGER TO RIB ATTACH TAB AT WING STATION 656.5. DUE TO THE EXTENT OF THE CRACK, THE STOP DRILL REPAIR CALLED OUT IN EO 4-60350-3AD COULD NOT BE ACCOMPLISHED. THE DAMAGED TAB WAS REMOVED AND - [SDR DL72S960025](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72S960025.md): Skin · cracked · Dec 22, 1995 · N496DA · Boeing 727232 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin > THE FUSELAGE SKIN AT THE RT AFT SERVICE DOOR CUTOUT, LOWER AFT CORNER WAS CUT OUT TO REMOVE DAMAGE AROUND EXISTING NUTPLATE HOLE. THE RESULTANT CUT OUT IS APPROX 2.3 UP/DOWN AND 2.1 FWD/AFT. THE CUT OUT IS THROUGH THE SKIN AND BONDED DOUBLER ONLY. INSTALLED - [SDR DL72S960020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72S960020.md): Frames · cracked · Dec 21, 1995 · N496DA · Boeing 727232 · Fuselage Main, Frame > THE LT FS 784 OVERWING EXIT FRAME WAS FOUND WITH A CRACK 1.1 INCH LONG. IT BEGAN AT A FASTENER HOLE ON THE INBD FLANGE AT WL 215 AND RAN HORIZONTALLY FWD AND THROUGH THE BEND RADIUS JUST INTO THE WEB. THIS CRACK IS OUTSIDE THE TYPICAL CRACK AREA AS DEFINED I - [SDR DL72S960022](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72S960022.md): Frame · oversized holes · Dec 12, 1995 · N496DA · Boeing 727232 · Fuselage Main, Frame > DURING ACCOMPLISHMENT OF EO4-61904-3AD, SEVERAL HOLES IN THE INB'D FRAME FLANGE AT FS 760.95 LT AND RT WERE OVERSIZED BEYOND LIMITS. THE OVERSIZED HOLES WERE REWORKED AND OVERSIZED FASTENERS WERE INSTALLED PER BACO TWX DAL-ATL-95-1340RR DTD 11 DEC 95, DL ERA - [SDR DL72S954711](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72S954711.md): Stringer · cracked · Dec 11, 1995 · N496DA · Boeing 727232 · Wing, Longeron/Stringer > FROM ATL HMV: REF OPN 8602AD HFEC INSP. RT WING OUTER UPPER STRINGER TO RIB INSP. CRACK IND. W.S. 686.50 AFT VENT BOX FWD TAB. CORRECTION: STOP DRILLED CRACK AND INSTALLED REPAIR PER MM 57-13-0, FIG 804. - [SDR DL72S954699](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72S954699.md): Te Skin · separating · Dec 8, 1995 · N496DA · Boeing 727232 · Elevator, Plate/Skin > AT HMV, TRAILING EDGE OF LEFT ELEVATOR SEPARATED IN SEVERAL PLACES. REPAIRED PER MM 55-20-0 PG 801. - [SDR DL72S960376](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72S960376.md): Skin · corroded · Dec 1, 1995 · N496DA · Boeing 727232 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin > DURING INSPECTION, CORROSION WAS FOUND IN SCATTERED LOCATIONS FROM STA 680 TO 720, BETWEEN S-26L AND 26R. ALSO, THERE WERE THREE EXISTING REPAIR DOUBLERS ON THE LOWER SKIN IN THE SAME AREA. IN ACCORDANCE WITH BAC/O S/B 727-53A203, RV 2, THE EXISTING EXTERNAL - [SDR DL72S954807](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72S954807.md): Floorbeam · corroded · Nov 29, 1995 · N496DA · Boeing 727232 · Fuselage Main, Floor Beam > AT HMV, CORROSION ON FS 344 FLOORBEAM UPPER CAP LBL 35R BL 25 C53-224-01.05. REPAIRED PER SRM 53-10-8 FIG 10. - [SDR DL72S954666](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72S954666.md): Bracket · cracked · Nov 29, 1995 · N496DA · Boeing 727232 · Leading Edge Slat Control System > BRACKET CRACKED: NR 1 LE FLAP ACTUATOR INBOARD BRACKET ON FRONT SPAR IS CRACKED IN LOWER FORWARD RADIUS. REMOVED BRACKET. STOP DRILLED CRACK AND INSTALLED DOUBLER REPAIR PER MM 57-20-21, PG 811. - [SDR DL72S954659](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72S954659.md): Inlet Skin · damaged · Nov 27, 1995 · N496DA · Boeing 727232 · Engine Cowling System > NR 2 ENGINE INLET EXT SKIN RIGHT SIDE TEMPORARY REPAIR DOUBLER AT LWR AFT CUTOUT FOR PANEL 9516. MANUFACTURED NEW DOUBLER PER M/M 54-30-0. INSTALLED REPAIR PER M/M 54-30-0. - [SDR DL72S954622](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72S954622.md): Stringer · damaged · Nov 27, 1995 · N496DA · Boeing 727232 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer > FROM ATL/HMV - STR 29L HAS TOOLING DAMAGE AT STA 1000. CORRECTION: FORMED REPAIR DOUBLER AND BEGAN DRILLING DOUBLER. ROUTED OUT DAMAGE, FABRICATED FILLER PER M/M 53-12-0, FIG. 806. OK TO INSTALL REPAIR. INSTALLED DOUBLER PER M/M 53-12-0. - [SDR DL72S954698](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72S954698.md): Angle · damaged · Nov 23, 1995 · N496DA · Boeing 727232 · Nacelle/Pylon Structure > UPON HMV, FOUND NR 2 ENG PYLON CIRCUMFERENTIAL ANGLE FOR MOUNTING SURFACE OF FWD COWL HAS TEMPORARY REPAIR INSTALLED. FABRICATED AND INSTALLED NEW ANGLE PER MM 53-11-0. - [SDR DL72S954658](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72S954658.md): Inlet Skin · damaged · Nov 22, 1995 · N496DA · Boeing 727232 · Engine Cowling System > TIME LIMITED REPAIR INSTALLED AT NR 2 ENGINE INLET DUCT HOUSING RT SKIN AT LOWER AFT CORNER OF ACCESS PLATE 9516 CUTOUT REF NR 86 PER M/M 54-30-0 PG 802. REPAIRED PER M/M 54-30-0 REF NR 861. - [SDR DL72S953982](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72S953982.md): Door · cracked · Oct 12, 1995 · N496DA · Boeing 727232 · Service Doors > A FIVE INCH CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE R-1 DOOR. THE CRACK EXTENDED FROM THE UPPER AFT CORNER DOWN THE AFT FRAME. REPAIR INCLUDED DOOR REPLACEMENT. - [SDR DL72S960540](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72S960540.md): Skin · cracked · Oct 10, 1995 · N496DA · Boeing 727232 · Galley Doors > UPON SHOP INSPECTION, FOUND OUTER SKIN AND FRAME CRACKED AT UPPER FORWARD CORNER. REPAIRED SKIN PER SRM 52-00-3, FIG 4 AND REPAIRED FRAME PER MM 52-12-0, FIG 805, FOR R-1 SERVICE DOOR. - [SDR DL72S953035](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72S953035.md): Angle · cracked · Jul 11, 1995 · N496DA · Boeing 727232 · Leading Edge Devices > NR 7 SLAT COVE SKIN ANGLE DOUBLER CRACKED AT I/B STOP PAD. FOUND DURING F-1 LTR CK TPAMM. REPAIRED PER MM 57-54-0. - [SDR DL72S953034](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72S953034.md): Angle · cracked · Jul 11, 1995 · N496DA · Boeing 727232 · Leading Edge Devices > NR 7 SLAT COVE SKIN ANGLE CRACKED UNDER TAI DUCT. FOUND DURING F-1 LTR CK TPAMM. REPAIRED PER MM 57-54-0. - [SDR DL72S952464](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72S952464.md): Fan · shorted · Jun 2, 1995 · N496DA · Boeing 727232 · Air Distribution Fan > DURING CRUISE, HAD ELECTRICAL BURNING ODOR IN CABIN AND FLIGHT DECK. ODOR STOPPED AFTER SECURING GASPER FAN. GASPER FAN WAS FOUND SHORTED. REPLACED FAN, OPERATION NORMAL. - [SDR DL72S951685](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72S951685.md): Skin · worn · Apr 25, 1995 · N496DA · Boeing 727232 · Ailerons > DURING INSPECTION, LEFT WING AILERON WAS FOUND WITH WEAR DAMAGE TO THE LOWER SKIN. REPAIRED PER SRM 57-51-0. - [SDR DL72S951684](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72S951684.md): Skin · worn · Apr 25, 1995 · N496DA · Boeing 727232 · Ailerons > DURING SHOP INSPECTION, LEFT WING AILERON WAS FOUND WITH DAMAGE TO UPPER SKIN. SPLICED IN NEW SECTION OF SKIN PER SRM 57-50-1. - [SDR DL72S951621](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72S951621.md): Fitting · corroded · Apr 20, 1995 · N496DA · Boeing 727232 · Trailing Edge Flaps > NR 3 MID FLAP I/B CARRIAGE FITTING UPPER THRUST BEARING RETAINER BOLT AND HOLES HAVE CORROSION. FOUND AT SHOP INSPECTION. REAM HOLES TO.312 AND INSTALLED BUSHING. - [SDR DL72S950997](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72S950997.md): Bearing Mount · corroded · Mar 10, 1995 · N496DA · Boeing 727232 · Main Landing Gear Attach Section > LT MLG FWD TRUNNION BEARING MOUNT CORRODED ON INBD FACES AND ALL FOUR BORES. - [SDR DL72S950525](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72S950525.md): Skin · damaged · Feb 6, 1995 · N496DA · Boeing 727232 · Trailing Edge Flaps > DURING SHOP INSPECTION THE LEFT WING NR 1 FORE FLAP WAS FOUND WITH THE LEADING EDGE SKIN DAMAGED AT 7 INCHES TO 12 INCHES FROM THE INBOARD END OF FLAP. REPAIRED PER SRM 57-50-4. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N496DA-2001-02-16/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 = 'N496DA' AND deregistration_id = 'N496DA-2001-02-16' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N496DA-2001-02-16/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.