# Service difficulty reports: N55FB, cancelled Apr 4, 2017

A list on [N55FB, cancelled Apr 4, 2017](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N55FB-2017-04-04.md).

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

- [SDR 20001208AP007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001208AP007.md): Longeron · cracked · Aug 28, 2000 · N55FB · Doug DC8F55 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer
  > DURING B-CHECK INSPECTION, FOUND THE FOLLOWING, CRACKED LONGERON AT STATION 248, RECORDED ON NON-ROUTINE ITEM NR 3222. REPAIRED CRACKED LONGERON IAW SRM 53-2-2. (M)
- [SDR 20001208AP005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001208AP005.md): Fitting · corroded · Aug 28, 2000 · N55FB · Doug DC8F55 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > DURING B-CHECK INSPECTION, FOUND THE FOLLOWING, CORRODED LONGERON FITTING AT BS 248, L-33R, RECORDED ON NON-ROUTINE ITEM NR 3257. REPLACED LONGERON SPLICE FITTING IAW SRM 51-1-20D, 51-3-0. (M)
- [SDR 20001208AP004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001208AP004.md): Door · open · Aug 28, 2000 · N55FB · Doug DC8F55 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > JUST AFTER TAKEOFF FROM KINGSTON CREW NOTICED THAT THE NLG DOOR STAYED OPEN. RETURNED FLIGHT BACK TO KINGSTON AND LANDED WITH A GROSS WEIGHT OF 190,000 LBS. UPON INSPECTION CONFIRMED OPEN DOOR. OPS CHECK NOSE GEAR DOOR LINKAGE IAW DC8 MM 32-2-6 FOUND OK. (
- [SDR 2000ZZZM229](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2000ZZZM229.md): Fitting · cracked · Sep 2, 1999 · N55FB · Doug DC8F55 · Wing Miscellaneous Structure
  > DURING B-CHECK INSPECTION, FOUND 20 INCH CRACK AT LEFT INBOARD CANOE FITTING AT STATION 98. REPLACED FITTING AT LEFT CANOE IAW MM 27-27-7. (M)
- [SDR 2000ZZZM245](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2000ZZZM245.md): Skin · corroded · Aug 31, 1999 · N55FB · Doug DC8F55 · Rudder, Plate/Skin
  > DURING D-CHECK INSPECTION, FOUND THE FOLLOWING, CORROSION DAMAGE AT LEFT AND RIGHT RUDDER SKIN. REPAIRED CORROSION DAMAGE IAW FINE AIR EO NR 9808131, SRM 51-1-21. (M)
- [SDR 2000ZZZM236](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2000ZZZM236.md): Pipe · leaking · Aug 8, 1999 · N55FB · Doug DC8F55 · Hydraulic System, Main
  > ON TAKEOFF, AT TNT EXPERIENCE HYDRAULIC QUANTITY LOSS DOWN TO STAND PIPE EXECUTED ABNORMAL PROCEDURES, LANDED AT MIA WITHOUT INCIDENT. INSPECTION, REVEALED HYDRAULIC PIPE LEAKING AT LEFT MAIN GEAR DOOR MECHANISM, REPLACED PIPE AND RETURNED AIRCRAFT TO SERVICE
- [SDR 99ZZZX3154](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3154.md): Valve · broken · Aug 4, 1999 · N55FB · Doug DC8F55 · Hydraulic System, Main
  > BOG - ON DEPARTURE, EXPERIENCED LOSS OF HYDRAULIC PRESSURE AND QUANTITY. PROCEEDED TO BAQ AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. INSPECTION REVEALED THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR BOGIE SWIVEL UNLOCK CYLINDER RELIEF VALVE WAS BROKEN. REPLACED RELIEF VALVE AND RETURNED AI
- [SDR 2000ZZZM243](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2000ZZZM243.md): Floorbeam · corroded · Jun 20, 1999 · N55FB · Doug DC8F55 · Fuselage Main, Floor Beam
  > DURING D-CHECK INSPECTION, FOUND THE FOLLOWING, CORROSION DAMAGE FLOORBEAM AT STATION FS 1460 RBL 35 TO 41. REPAIRED CORROSION DAMAGE IAW FINE AIR EO NR 9906211. (M)
- [SDR 2000ZZZM207](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2000ZZZM207.md): Floorbeam · corroded · Jun 20, 1999 · N55FB · Doug DC8F55 · Fuselage Main, Floor Beam
  > DURING D-CHECK INSPECTION, FOUND CORROSION DAMAGE FLOORBEAM AT STATION FS 1400 LBL. REPAIRED CORROSION DAMAGE IAW FINE AIR EO NR 9906204. (M)
- [SDR 2000ZZZM206](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2000ZZZM206.md): Floorbeam · corroded · Jun 20, 1999 · N55FB · Doug DC8F55 · Fuselage Main, Floor Beam
  > DURING D-CHECK INSPECTION FOUND CORROSION DAMAGE FLOORBEAM AT STATION FS 1320 LBL 25 TO 35. REPAIRED CORROSION DAMAGE IAW FINE AIR EO NR 9906201. (M)
- [SDR 2000ZZZM205](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2000ZZZM205.md): Floorbeam · corroded · Jun 20, 1999 · N55FB · Doug DC8F55 · Fuselage Main, Floor Beam
  > DURING D-CHECK INSPECTION, FOUND CORROSION DAMAGE FLOORBEAM AT STATION FS 1480 RBL 41. REPAIRED CORROSION DAMAGE IAW FINE AIR EO NR 9906212. (M)
- [SDR 2000ZZZM247](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2000ZZZM247.md): Floorbeam · corroded · Jun 18, 1999 · N55FB · Doug DC8F55 · Fuselage Main, Floor Beam
  > DURING D-CHECK INSPECTION, FOUND THE FOLLOWING, CORROSION DAMAGE FLOORBEAM AT STATION FS 1480 RBL 1. REPAIRED CORROSION DAMAGE IAW FINE AIR EO NR 9906182. (M)
- [SDR 2000ZZZM244](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2000ZZZM244.md): Floorbeam · corroded · Jun 18, 1999 · N55FB · Doug DC8F55 · Fuselage Main, Floor Beam
  > DURING D-CHECK INSPECTION, FOUND THE FOLLOWING, CORROSION DAMAGE FLOORBEAM AT STATION FS 1380, LBL 20. REPAIRED CORROSION DAMAGE IAW FINE AIR EO NR 9906181. (M)
- [SDR 2000ZZZM246](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2000ZZZM246.md): Skin · corroded · Aug 31, 1998 · N55FB · Doug DC8F55 · Elevator, Plate/Skin
  > DURING D-CHECK INSPECTION, FOUND THE FOLLOWING, CORROSION DAMAGE AT LEFT AND RIGHT ELEVATOR SKIN. REPAIRED CORROSION DAMAGE IAW FINE AIR EO NR 9808061, SRM 51-1-21. (M)
- [SDR 98ZZZX1708](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1708.md): Skin · wrinkled · Apr 2, 1998 · N55FB · Doug DC8F55 · Nacelle/Pylon, Plate/Skin
  > GYE - ON POST-FLIGHT INSPECTION, THE NR 3 ENGINE PYLON SKIN WAS FOUND WRINKLED AT STA YIP 217. INTERNAL PYLON INSPECTION REVEALED A BROKEN SPAR CAP AT STA YIP 217 REF SRM 54-3-0 PG 4A FIG 4, ITEM E. DACO NOTIFIED AND AIRCRAFT BEING PREPARED FOR 3 ENGINE FERR
- [SDR 97ZZZM1226](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZM1226.md): Engine · fire · Nov 20, 1997 · N55FB · Doug DC8F55 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > DURING CLIMB-OUT OF MIA, RECEIVED FIRE WARNING ON NR 4 ENGINE AT APPROX 13000 FT DISCHARGED 1 FIRE EXTINGUISHER BOTTLE, WARNING DID NOT CEASE. DISCHARGED 2ND FIRE BOTTLE AND WARNING CEASED. RETURNED TO MIA AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. AFTER LANDING RECEIVED
- [SDR 97ZZZM500](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZM500.md): Connector · grounded · Mar 6, 1997 · N55FB · Doug DC8F55 · AC Generation System
  > AT BLOCK ON ENGINE START UP NOTICED SMOKE IN COCKPIT ON TWO ATTEMPTS. REPAIRED WIRING AT CANNON PLUG BUS PROTECTION PANEL AND AT A/C CONTROL PANEL, P/N 50129011, RETURNED AIRCRAFT TO SERVICE. (M)
- [SDR 97ZZZM302](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZM302.md): Compressor · damaged · Feb 24, 1997 · N55FB · Doug DC8F55 · Turbine Engine Compressor Section
  > NR 2 ENGINE SHUT DOWN AT TOP OF CLIMB, DUE TO CONTINUOUS COMPRESSOR STALL. RETURNED TO MIAMI AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. BORESCOPE INSPECTION REVEALED DAMAGE AT N2 COMPRESSOR. REPLACED ENGINE AND RETURNED AIRCRAFT TO SERVICE. (M)
- [SDR 97ZZZM272](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZM272.md): Connector · worn · Feb 3, 1997 · N55FB · Doug DC8F55 · Door Warning System
  > UNABLE TO PRESSURIZE A/C AFTER TAKEOFF, RETURNED TO BASE, FOUND MAIN CARGO DOOR FULLY OPEN. FOUND VENT DOOR OUT OF RIG. AFTER RIGGING OF THE VENT DOOR AND DURING FUNCTIONAL TEST AN INTERMITTENT MAIN CARGO DOOR LIGHT WAS NOT ALLOWING THE WARNING LIGHT TO BE E
- [SDR 97ZZZM79](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZM79.md): Ballast · burned · Dec 26, 1996 · N55FB · Doug DC8F55 · Flight Compartment Lighting
  > AFTER TAKEOFF MIA, EXPERIENCED SMOKE IN COCKPIT. RETURNED TO MIA AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. INSPECTION REVEALED A DEFECTIVE BALLAST AT THE FIRST OFFICERS FLUORESCENT LIGHT. REPLACED BALLAST AND RETURNED AIRCRAFT TO SERVICE. (M)
- [SDR 96ZZZM1540](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZM1540.md): Bogie Beam · cracked · Oct 8, 1996 · N55FB · Doug DC8F55 · Main Landing Gear
  > DURING C-CHECK INSPECTION, FOUND RIGHT MAIN GEAR FORWARD BOGIE BEAM CRACKED LEFT LUG. REMOVED AND REPLACED RIGHT MAIN GEAR FORWARD BOGIE BEAM P/N ON 5719124-508 S/N ON 325-046, WO 2951 NR 0-0116, OH BY ARR WO 295153 P/N OFF 5719124-508. (M)
- [SDR 96ZZZM266](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZM266.md): Switch · leaking · Dec 5, 1995 · N55FB · Doug DC8F55 · Hydraulic System, Main
  > IN CLIMB FROM MIA, EXPERIENCED HYDRAULIC FLUID LOSS. RETURNED TO MIA AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. GROUND INSPECTION REVEALED NR 2 HYD PUMP LEAKING AT THE BYPASS SOLENOID. REPLACED BOTH PUMPS AS PRECAUTION AND RETURNED AIRCRAFT TO SERVICE. (M)

## 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 = 'N55FB' AND deregistration_id = 'N55FB-2017-04-04'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N55FB-2017-04-04/reports

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