# Service difficulty reports: N508DC, cancelled Sep 20, 2013

A list on [N508DC, cancelled Sep 20, 2013](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N508DC-2013-09-20.md).

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

- [SDR 2000ZZZM249](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2000ZZZM249.md): Ballast · failed · Oct 24, 1999 · N508DC · Doug DC851 · Flight Compartment Lighting
  > DURING TAXI NOTICED THAT SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT FROM THE FLIGHT ENGINEER QUADRANT. COMPLETE PHASE ONE SMOKE SOURCE IDENTIFICATION AND REMOVED AND REPLACED BALLAST TRANSFORMER. OPERATION CHECK NORMAL. (M)
- [SDR 98ZZZM338](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZM338.md): Element · chafing · Mar 6, 1998 · N508DC · Doug DC851 · Fire Detection
  > DURING CRUISE NR 2 ENGINE FIRE WARNING LIGHT AND BELL CAME ON. SHUT DOWN ENGINE AND FIRE WARNING CEASED. GROUND INSPECTION REVEALED NO EVIDENCE OF FIRE OR OVERHEAT. FOUND FIRE SENSE ELEMENT ON AFT COWLING CONTACTING CASE. REPOSITIONED ELEMENT AND SECURED.
- [SDR 98ZZZM297](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZM297.md): Trunnion · cracked · Feb 12, 1998 · N508DC · Doug DC851 · Wing, Landing Gear Attach Fittings
  > MIA - DURING C-CHECK INSPECTION, FOUND LEFT MAIN GEAR TRUNNION CRACKED, REMOVED AND REPLACED LEFT GEAR TRUNNION PER DOUGLAS DC-8 MAIN GEAR FITTING REPLACEMENT GUIDE AND RECOVERY AND MOD SERVICE DEPARTMENT CI-735. (M)
- [SDR 2000ZZZX458](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2000ZZZX458.md): Skin · corroded · Feb 12, 1998 · N508DC · Doug DC851 · Ailerons
  > DURING C-CHECK INSPECTION, FOUND THE FOLLOWING: CORROSION DAMAGE AT LOWER OUTBOARD AILERON RIGHT. REPAIRED CORROSION DAMAGE IAW FINE AIRLINES EO 9802041 AND SRM 51-4-3. (X)
- [SDR 2000ZZZX457](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2000ZZZX457.md): Skin · corroded · Feb 12, 1998 · N508DC · Doug DC851 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > DURING C-CHECK INSPECTION, FOUND THE FOLLOWING: FUSELAGE CORROSION DAMAGE AT STA 1050 TO STA 1140, LONGERONS 34LT TO 30RT. REPAIRED CORROSION DAMAGE IAW FINE AIRLINES EO 9709021 AND SRM 51-1-21. (X)
- [SDR 97ZZZX4649](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4649.md): Acme Nut · failed · Oct 24, 1997 · N508DC · Doug DC851 · Stabilizer Control System
  > ACME NUT THREADS STRIPPED MAKING LONGITUDINAL TRIM MECHANISM DRIVE UNIT TOTALLY INOPERABLE. THIS NUT DRIVES THE JACKSCEW UP OR DOWN. THE INSIDE DIAMETER IS TOTALLY STRIPPED WHICH WILL NOT ALLOW ANY MOVEMENT OF THE JACKSCREW. THERE ARE TWO JACKSCREWS PER AIR
- [SDR 97ZZZM77](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZM77.md): Door Seal · plugged · Dec 17, 1996 · N508DC · Doug DC851 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
  > EN ROUTE ALB TO SDF, LOST CABIN PRESSURIZATION DURING CLIMB. INITIATED EMERGENCY DESCENT TO 10,000 FEET AND CONTINUED FLIGHT TO SDF. GROUND INSPECTION REVEALED MAIN CARGO DOOR SEAL VENT HOLES PARTIALLY PLUGGED AND NOTED RIGHT OVERWING DOOR AJAR. CLEARED SEA
- [SDR 97ZZZM78](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZM78.md): Tires · blow out · Dec 13, 1996 · N508DC · Doug DC851 · Tire
  > PILOT REPORTED THAT DURING LANDING IN MIA, THREE TIRES WERE BLOWN DUE TO RUNWAY CONDITIONS (WET). GROUND INSPECTION OF AIRCRAFT REVEALED NO DISCREPANCIES PER SECTION 'A' OF THE DACO SPECIAL INSPECTINO HARD LANDING FORM. INSPECTION AND CHECK OF THE ANTI-SKID
- [SDR 96ZZZM1402](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZM1402.md): Smoke Detector · defective · Sep 18, 1996 · N508DC · Doug DC851 · Smoke Detection
  > DURING CRUISE CARGO SMOKE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. EXECUTED SMOKE/FIRE CHECK LIST AND VISUAL INSPECTION REVEALED NO EVIDENCE OF SMOKE. ON DESCENT WARNING LIGHT WENT OUT. INSPECTION REVEALED NR 3 SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE. REPLACED SMOKE DETECTOR. SYSTEM CHEC
- [SDR 96ZZZM983](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZM983.md): Ballast · shorted · May 16, 1996 · N508DC · Doug DC851 · Instrument Panel
  > DURING CRUISE AT FL 350 MIA-DFW, EXPERIENCED SPARK FOLLOWED BY SMOKE ON THE FLIGHT OFFICERS SIDE OF THE COCKPIT. DONNED MASKS AND GOGGLES AND INITIATED EMERGENCY DESCENT INTO MSY. MADE LANDING WITHOUT INCIDENT. GROUND INSPECTION REVEALED GLARESHIELD LIGHT B
- [SDR 96ZZZX1460](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX1460.md): Wire Harness · shorted · Feb 29, 1996 · N508DC · Doug DC851 · Fire Protection System Wiring
  > ON DESCENT TO MIAMI, RECEIVED INTERMITTENT FIRE WARNING ON NR 1 ENGINE. LANDED MIAMI WITHOUT INCIDENT. INVESTIGATION REVEALED A SHORTED WIRE IN THE HARNESS. REPAIRED HARNESS AND CHECKED OK. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR 95ZZZX3435](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX3435.md): Pipe Assy · ruptured · Jun 24, 1995 · N508DC · Doug DC851 · Hydraulic System, Main
  > MIA - AFTER TAKEOFF, THERE WAS A LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID AND HYDRAULIC PRESSURE. EXECUTED EMERGENCY CHECK LIST. LANDED MIA WITHOUT INCIDENT. INSPECTION REVEALED HYDRAULIC PUMP PRESSURE LINE RUPTURED. REPLACED LINE. SERVICED SYSTEM. CHECKED OK ON RUN-UP.
- [SDR 95ZZZM93](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZM93.md): Static Line · loose · Jun 6, 1995 · N508DC · Doug DC851 · Pitot/Static System
  > ON DEPARTURE MIAMI, CAPTAIN'S AIRSPEED AND ALT INOP. RETURNED AND LANDED MIAMI WITHOUT INCIDENT. INSPECTION FOUND LOOSE STATIC LINE AT CAPTAIN ALTIMETER TIGHTENED STATIC CONNECTIONS, PERFORMED STATIC SYSTEM CHECK AND FOUND TO BE NORMAL. PERFORMED OVERWEIGHT
- [SDR 95ZZZM92](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZM92.md): Hydraulic Pump · failed · May 26, 1995 · N508DC · Doug DC851 · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), Main
  > ON APPROACH MIAMI EXPERIENCED LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID. SHUTDOWN HYDRAULIC SYSTEM. NOTIFIED MIAMI TOWER AND LANDED MIAMI WITHOUT INCIDENT. INSPECTION REVEALED FLUID LEAK AT NR 2 ENGINE HYD PUMP SHAFT. REPLACED HYDRAULIC PUMP. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR 95ZZZX2312](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX2312.md): Door · damaged · Apr 21, 1995 · N508DC · Doug DC851 · Landing Gear Doors
  > PTY - AFTER TAKEOFF, RECEIVED LEFT MLG UNSAFE LIGHT. RETURNED TO PTY. INITIAL INSPECTION REVEALED LEFT MLG DOOR DAMAGE. REMOVED LEFT MLG DOOR AND FERRIED AIRCRAFT TO MIA. INVESTIGATION REVEALED IMPACT DAMAGE TO DOOR. REPLACED DOOR. PERFORMED SEVERAL RETR
- [SDR 95ZZZX1948](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX1948.md): Elbow · cracked · Apr 7, 1995 · N508DC · Doug DC851 · Hydraulic System, Main
  > MIAMI - ON DESCENT, EXPERIENCED LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID AND PRESSURE, EXECUTED EMERGENCY CHECK LIST. LANDING MIA WITHOUT INCIDENT. INSPECTION FOUND ELBOW FITTING CRACKED AT NR 3 ENGINE DRIVEN PUMP. REPLACED FITTING, SERVICED SYSTEM, CHECKED OKAY ON RUN-UP.

## 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 = 'N508DC' AND deregistration_id = 'N508DC-2013-09-20'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N508DC-2013-09-20/reports

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