# Service difficulty reports: N503DA, cancelled Sep 26, 2016

A list on [N503DA, cancelled Sep 26, 2016](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N503DA-2016-09-26.md).

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

- [SDR DL72L011292](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72L011292.md): Valve · leaking · Aug 6, 2001 · N503DA · Boeing 727232 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > SYSTEM A HYDRAULICS FAILURE AFTER GEAR RETRACTION. PRESSURE ZERO, FLUID ZERO. A SYSTEM PUMPS SHUT OFF IAW CHECKLIST APPROX 5 MIN. FOUND LOCK ASSY VALVE LEAKING IN RT MLG WW. REMOVED AND REPLACE R/H SIDE LOLOCK ASSY VALVE PER M/M JACKED A/C AND CYCLED GEAR. O
- [SDR DL72L010469](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72L010469.md): Angle · cracked · Mar 22, 2001 · N503DA · Boeing 727232 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > FOUND ON B2 LETTER CK FWD ANGLE CRACKED AT STA 910 ABOVE MLG UPLOCK IN THE LT MLG WW. REPAIRED PER MM 53-11-000-8.
- [SDR DL72L010085](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72L010085.md): Battery · discharged · Jan 17, 2001 · N503DA · Boeing 727232 · Emergency Lighting
  > EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN OVER R2 DOOR INOP WITH BATTERY POWERED LIGHTS. REPLACED M1093 BATTERY PACK, OPS OK.
- [SDR DL72L001638](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72L001638.md): Beam · cracked · Aug 23, 2000 · N503DA · Boeing 727232 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > THE RT TORQUE BOX OF THE VENTRAL STAIRWAY WAS FOUND WITH A TYPICAL CRACK IN THE FS 1263 UPPER HORIZONTAL BEAM. THE CRACK IS TYPICAL OF BAC S/B 727-53-0129. THE CRACKED PIECE OF STRUCTURE WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH A NEW MEMBER PER THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE
- [SDR DL72L001402](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72L001402.md): Frame · damaged · Jul 24, 2000 · N503DA · Boeing 727232 · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > WHILE ACCOMPLISHING INSPECTIONS OF THE AFT ENTRY DOOR FRAMES ON THE FS 1183 BULKHEAD, AN ELONGATED FASTENER HOLE WAS FOUND IN THE RBL 17.8 FRAME CAP COMMON TO AN INTERCOSTAL AT WL 263. THE HOLE WAS REAMED TO A CLEAN AND ROUND CONDITION AND AN OVERSIZE FASTENE
- [SDR DL72L001070](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72L001070.md): Ballast · smoke · May 31, 2000 · N503DA · Boeing 727232 · Passenger Compartment Lighting
  > WHILE BOARDING A/C NOTICIED WHITE SMOKE FROM OVER CEILING PANEL AT L-1 DOOR. C/MTC FOUND ENTRY BRIGHT C/B POPPED. INSPECTED LIGHT ASSEMBLY, FOUND BAD BALLAST. REPLACED SAME.
- [SDR DL72L000189](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72L000189.md): Skin · gouged · Jan 26, 2000 · N503DA · Boeing 727232 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > THIS AIRCRAFT RECEIVED GROUND DAMAGE TO THE FUSELAGE SKIN AT FS 990 AND STR 24R. THE DAMAGE WAS FOUND AT HMV AND REPAIRED PER ERA 334013-14.
- [SDR DL72L000212](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72L000212.md): Gimbal Fitting · gouged · Jan 19, 2000 · N503DA · Boeing 727232 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Attach Fittings
  > LT AND RT GIMBAL ATTACH FITTINGS WERE FOUND GOUGED IN THE FILLET RADIUS OF THE UPPER LUGS. ER/A 333979-14 REV A.
- [SDR DL72L000240](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72L000240.md): Spar · cracked · Jan 1, 2000 · N503DA · Boeing 727232 · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > LWR AFT SPAR CRACKED 19, 32 & 37 FROM I/B END. ALSO, CRACKED 37 & 43 FROM O/B END. THIS DAMAGE REPAIRED PER M/M 57-52-0 FIG 802.
- [SDR DL72L000239](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72L000239.md): Skin · cracked · Jan 1, 2000 · N503DA · Boeing 727232 · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > COVE SKIN CRACKED 32 INCHES FROM I/B END. REPAIRED PER M/M 57-52-0.
- [SDR DL72L000208](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72L000208.md): Skin · cracked · Jan 1, 2000 · N503DA · Boeing 727232 · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > APPROX.75 INCH LONG CRACK IN COVE SKIN, 32 FROM I/B END OF FLAP. REPAIRED PER MM 57-52-0 FIG 809.
- [SDR DL72L000207](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72L000207.md): Spar · cracked · Jan 1, 2000 · N503DA · Boeing 727232 · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > AFT SPAR DOUBLER CRACKED 21, 34 & 57S FROM I/B END DAMAGE LISTED ON N/R'S 016162, 016079 & 016080. REPAIRED PER CMM 57-52-0 FIG 802.
- [SDR DL72L992531](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72L992531.md): Slat · worn · Nov 16, 1999 · N503DA · Boeing 727232 · Drag Control System
  > SKIN CRACKED AT FENCE ATTACH HOLES. REPAIRED PER M/M 57-54-0.
- [SDR DL72L991892](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72L991892.md): Skin · cracked · Aug 23, 1999 · N503DA · Boeing 727232 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > LFEC INSPECTIONS OF THE STRINGER 4R SKIN LAP SPLICE BETWEEN FS 480 & 680 INDICATED A CRACK. INTERNAL HFEC INSPECTION CONFIRMED A SINGLE CRACK IN THE LOWER FASTENER ROW OF THE LOWER SKIN BETWEEN FS 500 & 520. THE CRACK WAS ROUTED OUT AND REPAIRED WITH AN EX
- [SDR DL72L991855](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72L991855.md): Bracket · cracked · Aug 18, 1999 · N503DA · Boeing 727232 · Leading Edge Slat Actuator
  > FOUND ON A1 LETTER CK, NR 2 SLAT ACTUATOR O/B ATTACH BRACKET CRACKED. REPAIRED PER MM 57-42-0.
- [SDR DL72L990905](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72L990905.md): Skin · cracked · Apr 24, 1999 · N503DA · Boeing 727232 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > FUSELAGE SKIN FS 481-681, STRINGER 26L SKIN LAP SPLICE, CRACK REPAIR. LFEC INSPECTION OF THE STRINGER 26L SKIN LAP SPLICE BETWEEN FS 481 AND 681 INDICATED CRACKS IN THE LOWER FASTENER ROW OF THE LOWER SKIN. INTERNAL HFEC INSPECTION CONFIRMED MULTIPLE CRACKS
- [SDR DL72L990338](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72L990338.md): Valve · inop · Feb 19, 1999 · N503DA · Boeing 727232 · Cabin Cooling System
  > AT FL250 ALTITUDE WARNING HORN WENT OFF WITH CABIN ALT AT 12,000 FT. CREW WENT ON 02, OUTFLOW VALVE SHOWED CLOSED. CARGO VALVE CLOSED, LT PACK OFF, DUE TO PREVIOUS WRITE UP. FOUND LT PACK VALVE INOP AND LT ACM NOT TURNING. REPLACED LT PACK VALVE AND ACM C
- [SDR DL72L981240](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72L981240.md): Panel · hole · Jun 10, 1998 · N503DA · Boeing 727232 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Plate/Skin
  > FOUND ON F1 LETTER CHECK, HOLE.25 IN LOWER LT HORIZONTAL STAB ACCESS PANEL INBD OF ELEV PWR PACK. INSTALLED DOUBLER PER SRM 55-20-3.
- [SDR DL72L980379](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72L980379.md): Sill · corroded · Feb 11, 1998 · N503DA · Boeing 727232 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > THE OUTBOARD CAP (EXTRUDED TEE) OF THE C2 DOOR SURROUND LOWER SILL WAS FOUND BADLY CORRODED ON THE OUTBD FLANGE. THE FLANGE WAS CUT AWAY TO REMOVE THE CORROSION. THE CUT FLANGE WAS REPAIRED WITH A SHEET METAL ANGLE REPAIR PER ER/A 363872-14, REV A.
- [SDR DL72L980376](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72L980376.md): Stringer · corroded · Feb 11, 1998 · N503DA · Boeing 727232 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer
  > STRINGER 29R WAS FOUND CORRODED NEAR FS 950E+10. THE STRINGER WAS CUT AT FS 950D+10 AND THE AFT SECTION REMOVED. A NEW SECTION OF STRINGER WAS SPLICED IN PER ER/A 363710-14, REV B.
- [SDR DL72L980287](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72L980287.md): Skin · corroded · Jan 30, 1998 · N503DA · Boeing 727232 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > CORROSION WAS FOUND IN THE SKIN AT FS 705, BL 0. BECAUSE OF THE CORROSION AND THE PRESENSE OF EXISTING REPAIRS IN THE AREA THE SKIN WAS SPLICED AT APPROX FS 715 FROM STR 26L TO 26R. THE NEW SECTION OF SKIN WAS SPLICED PER B727 SRM 53-30-3, EXCEPT THE SPLICE
- [SDR DL72L980021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72L980021.md): Spar · cracked · Jan 5, 1998 · N503DA · Boeing 727232 · Leading Edge Devices
  > FRONT SPAR CRACKED. REPAIRED SPAR PER SRM 51-40-3 (REF 57-50-2) ENG SIG.
- [SDR DL72L980020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72L980020.md): Skin · cracked · Jan 5, 1998 · N503DA · Boeing 727232 · Leading Edge Devices
  > CRACK IN LWR T/E SKIN AT ACTUATOR FITTING. REPAIRED SKIN PER SRM 57-50-3.
- [SDR DL72L972697](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72L972697.md): Skin · corroded · Dec 19, 1997 · N503DA · Boeing 727232 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > THE FUSELAGE SKIN A FS 705, BL 0 WAS FOUND WITH A SMALL AREA OF CORROSION. THE DAMAGE WAS REMOVED WITH A 1 DIA HOLE. THREE OTHER REPAIRS WERE IN THE GENERAL AREA OF THE CUTOUT. THEREFORE, THE SKIN WAS CUT AT FS 710 FROM S-26L TO S-26R AND A NEW SECTION OF S
- [SDR DL72L972681](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72L972681.md): Blkhd Stiffener · cracked · Dec 18, 1997 · N503DA · Boeing 727232 · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead
  > A 2 INCH CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE RBL 36.83 STIFFENER AND A 1 INCH CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE LBL 36.83 STIFFENER AT WL 238 ON THE FS 1183 BULKHEAD. THE STIFFENERS WERE REPAIRED PER BOEING S/B 727-53-0192 AS DOCUMENTED IN ER/A 363498-14.
- [SDR DL72L980218](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72L980218.md): Frame · part · Dec 8, 1997 · N503DA · Boeing 727232 · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > FS FRAME 1352 FRAME WORN AT THE 6 O'CLOCK POSITION. FRAME WAS REPAIRED PER MM 53-11-0.
- [SDR DL72L980121](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72L980121.md): Web · cracked · Dec 8, 1997 · N503DA · Boeing 727232 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > AT MV-2/DFW, FOUND A CRACK AT A LIGHTENING HOLE AT FS 870 IN WEB AND DBLR. REPAIRS WHERE COMPLETED PER SRM 53-10-9 FIG 5. CRACK WAS LOCATED AT THE 5 O'CLOCK POSITION.
- [SDR DL72L972266](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72L972266.md): Cowl · cracked · Nov 5, 1997 · N503DA · Boeing 727232 · Engine Cowling System
  > 1 1/2 CRACK EXTENDING FROM LOWER AFT CORNER OF EXISTING REPAIR DOUBLER RT SIDE OF #2 ENG NOSE COWL AFT OF NOSE RING REPLACED DOUBLER PER M/M 54-30-0
- [SDR DL72L972260](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72L972260.md): Bracket · cracked · Nov 5, 1997 · N503DA · Boeing 727232 · Drag Control Actuator
  > FOUND DURING E-2 LETTER CHECK - NBR 8 SPOILER ACTUTOR MOUNT CASTING LWR ATTACH BRKT CRACKED REPAIRED PER M/M 57-20-22
- [SDR DL72L962446](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72L962446.md): Battery Pack · discharged · Nov 3, 1996 · N503DA · Boeing 727232 · Emergency Lighting
  > OVERWING EMERGENCY LIGHT FAILS TO TEST. REPLACED BATTERY PACK RACK, CHECKS NORMAL.
- [SDR DL72L960653](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72L960653.md): Skin · damaged · Mar 18, 1996 · N503DA · Boeing 727232 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > LAX REPORTED DAMAGE TO THE SKIN, STRINGERS AND FRAMES BETWEEN STA 340 TO STA 400 AND STR 22R TO S-24R. SEVERAL REPAIRS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED PER THE B727 SRM. DUE TO LIMITED ACCESS BLIND FASTENERS WILL BE INSTALLED IN SEVERAL LOCATIONS ON A TIME LIMITED BASIS,
- [SDR DL72L960418](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72L960418.md): Mount Bracket · cracked · Feb 22, 1996 · N503DA · Boeing 727232 · Wing Miscellaneous Structure
  > FOUND DURING D-1 LETTER CHECK,.375 INCH CRACK AT NR 6 L/E FLAP ACTUATOR MOUNT BOX UPPER O/B CORNER. REPAIRED PER M/M 57-20-21 PG 811.
- [SDR DL72L960414](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72L960414.md): Skin · corroded · Feb 21, 1996 · N503DA · Boeing 727232 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > DURING INSPECTION, CORROSION WAS FOUND ON THE FUSELAGE SKIN AT STA 870 AND STR 9R. THE CUT OUT MEASURES 5 INCHES BY 3 INCHES, IN ACCORDANCE WITH B727 SRM 53-30-3 FIG 3A, A DOUBLER AND TRIPLER WERE INSTALLED.
- [SDR DL72L960059](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72L960059.md): Slide · low pressure · Jan 9, 1996 · N503DA · Boeing 727232 · Escape Slide
  > DURING INSPECTION, R-1 DOOR SLIDE PRESSURE FOUND LOW 500 LBS. REPLACED SLIDE.
- [SDR DL72L953289](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72L953289.md): Skin · cracked · Aug 5, 1995 · N503DA · Boeing 727232 · Leading Edge Devices
  > UPON INSPECTION A CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE THERMAL ANTI-ICE SKIN BETWEEN THE RIBS O/B FROM THE ACTUATOR RIBS. REPAIRED PER M/M 57-54-0 FIG 803. FOUND DURING SHOP INSPECTION FOR NR 6 L/E SLAT.
- [SDR DL72L953288](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72L953288.md): Angle · cracked · Aug 5, 1995 · N503DA · Boeing 727232 · Leading Edge Devices
  > UPON INSPECTION A CRACK WAS FOUND ON THE LOWER ANGLE BETWEEN THE ACTUATOR RIBS. REPAIRED PER MM 57-54-0 FIG 812. FOUND DURING SHOP INSPECTION FOR NR 6 L/E SLAT.
- [SDR DL72L953296](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72L953296.md): Rib · cracked · Jul 28, 1995 · N503DA · Boeing 727232 · Leading Edge Devices
  > DURING SHOP INSPECTION, NR 6 L/E SLAT WAS FOUND CRACKED AT THE INBD RIB, INBD TRACK ARM IN RADIUS. ALSO, I/B ACTUATOR RIB CRACKED TOP FWD CORNER. REPAIRED PER MM 57-54-0 FIG 805 AND FIG 804.
- [SDR DL72L953355](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72L953355.md): Skin · corroded · Jul 21, 1995 · N503DA · Boeing 727232 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > DURING CV-2 INSPECTION, CORROSION WAS FOUND IN THE FUSELAGE SKIN JUST AFT OF STA 700 AND OUTBD OF STRINGER 28L. DAMAGE REMOVAL RESULTED IN A 2 BY 2 CUTOUT. DUE TO THE PROXIMITY TO AN EXISTING REPAIR, THE FACT THAT THE SKIN IS A SSI ITEM AND THE PROXIMITY TO
- [SDR DL72L953193](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72L953193.md): Skin · corroded · Jul 18, 1995 · N503DA · Boeing 727232 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > FOUND ON CV2 CK. CORROSION ON SKIN LAP JOINT OUTBOARD OF STR 26R FROM STA 720C-STA 720F. REPAIR: REPAIRED PER ERA 302175-14.
- [SDR DL72L953182](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72L953182.md): Firewall Panel · cracked · Jul 18, 1995 · N503DA · Boeing 727232 · Nacelle/Pylon, Bulkhead/Firewall
  > FOUND ON CV2 CK, NR 2 ENG FIREWALL, NR 1 PANEL CRACKED.75 INCH, LT SIDE OF INLET, AND.50 INCH, RT SIDE OF INLET. REPAIR: REPAIRED PER SRM 54-10-3, FIG. 1.
- [SDR DL72L953198](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72L953198.md): Angle · cracked · Jul 17, 1995 · N503DA · Boeing 727232 · Leading Edge Devices
  > FOUND ON CV2 CK, CRACK INBD OF ACTUATOR NR 5 SLAT. REPAIR: REMOVED SLAT PER OPN 7005, PEPAIRED PER MM 57-54-0, FIG 804.
- [SDR DL72L952504](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72L952504.md): Turb Shear Pin · failed · Jun 4, 1995 · N503DA · Boeing 727232 · Turbine Section
  > THIS ENGINE WAS EXHIBITING HIGH EGT INDICATIONS AND SENT TO ATL FOR ENGINE TEST RUN ON WING. A NORMAL START WAS PERFORMED WITH START VALVE LIGHT EXTINGUISHING. THEN, 15 MINUTES AFTER START AND IDLE THE ENGINE FIRE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED, JUST PRIOR TO REA
- [SDR DL72L952364](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72L952364.md): Eel Battery Pack · discharged · May 31, 1995 · N503DA · Boeing 727232 · Emergency Lighting
  > RIGHT OVERWING EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN LIGHTS INOP. REPLACED BATTERY, CHECKS GOOD.
- [SDR DL72L950187](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72L950187.md): Stiffiners · cracked · Jan 6, 1995 · N503DA · Boeing 727232 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > DURING INSPECTION (L/C), THE RT TORQUE BOX WAS FOUND TO HAVE CRACKED STIFFENERS AT FS 1263. THE DAMAGED PART WILL BE REPLACED IN ACCORDANCE WITH B727 S/B 53-0129, REV 4.
- [SDR DL72L950424](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72L950424.md): Skin · cracked · Jan 5, 1995 · N503DA · Boeing 727232 · Leading Edge Devices
  > DURING SHOP ISNPECTION, LEFT WING NR 4 SLAT UPPER SKIN WAS WORN AT FENCE. ALSO, A TIME LIMITED REPAIR WAS FOUND ON LOWER SKIN AT FENCE AREA. REPAIRED PER MM 57-54-0 FIG 813 AND SRM 57-50-3 FIG 1.
- [SDR DL72L950423](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72L950423.md): Rib · cracked · Jan 5, 1995 · N503DA · Boeing 727232 · Leading Edge Devices
  > DURING SHOP INSPECTION, FOUND LEFT WING NR 4 SLAT WITH RIB NR 12 AND NR 18 CRACKED. REPAIRED PER MM 57-54-0.
- [SDR DL72L950422](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72L950422.md): Rib · cracked · Jan 5, 1995 · N503DA · Boeing 727232 · Leading Edge Devices
  > DURING SHOP INSPECTION, LEFT WING NR 4 SLAT WAS FOUND WITH RIB NR 11 CRACKED. REPAIRED PER SRM 57-54-0.
- [SDR DL72L950421](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72L950421.md): Rib · cracked · Jan 5, 1995 · N503DA · Boeing 727232 · Leading Edge Devices
  > DURING SHOP INSPECTION, FOUND LEFT WING NR 4 SLAT WITH THE RIB CHORD CRACKED AT THE O/B END, AND WORN AT THE I/B TRACK. REPAIRED PER MM 57-54-0 FIG 812.
- [SDR DL72L950420](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72L950420.md): Skin · cracked · Jan 5, 1995 · N503DA · Boeing 727232 · Leading Edge Devices
  > DURING SHOP INSPECTION, LEFT WING NR 4 SLAT WAS FOUND WITH CRACKED LOWER SKIN AT INBD TRACK FAIRING. REPAIRED PER MM 57-54-0 FIG 15.

## 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 = 'N503DA' AND deregistration_id = 'N503DA-2016-09-26'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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