# Service difficulty reports: N7261U, cancelled Dec 14, 2005

A list on [N7261U, cancelled Dec 14, 2005](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N7261U-2005-12-14.md).

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

- [SDR 2001UALA01765](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001UALA01765.md): Frame · cracked · Aug 21, 2001 · N7261U · Boeing 727222 · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > RIB INTERCOSTAL STATION 360 IS CRACKED LENGTHWISE, AND STRINGER SUPPORT UNDER INTERCOSTAL IS BENT. SUPPLEMENTAL DATA UPDATE REPAIRED FRAME AT BS 380 BETWEEN STRINGERS S15 AND S16 AT THE ASSOCIATED SKIN ATTACHMENT.MAJOR REPAIR ACCOMPLISHED
- [SDR 2001UALA01463](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001UALA01463.md): Control Panel · failed · Jul 21, 2001 · N7261U · Boeing 727222 · Cabin Pressure Control System
  > CABIN PRESSURIZATION ELECTRONIC SYSTEM IN MANUAL THERE IS NO OUTFLOW VALVE INDICATOR MOVEMENT WITH FUNCTION SWITCH IN AC MANUAL. VALVE VISUALLY OBSERVED AND IS NOT MOVING. THE CONTROL PANEL FAILED. REPLACED CONTROL PANEL. OPERATIONS CHECK NORMAL.
- [SDR 2001UALA01422](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001UALA01422.md): Screw · missing · Jul 20, 2001 · N7261U · Boeing 727222 · Trailing Edge Flap Actuator
  > LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID IN THE 'A' SYSTEM. FOUND FLAP DRIVE MOTOR SHAFT SEAL PLATE MISSING SCREWS AND O-RING POPPED OUT. REPLACED FLAP DRIVE MOTOR AND SERVICED HYD SYS. OPERATIONS AND LEAK CHECK NORMAL.
- [SDR 2001UALA01188](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001UALA01188.md): Control Valve · failed · Jun 24, 2001 · N7261U · Boeing 727222 · Pneumatic Distribution System
  > AIRCRAFT UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PRESSURIZATION DURING CRUISE AT FL250. *S/D* RIGHT FLOW MODULATING VALVE WOULD NOT CLOSE. REPLACED FLOW CONTROL MODULATING VALVE. OPERATIONS CHECK NORMAL.
- [SDR 2001UALA00960](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001UALA00960.md): Gyro · failed · Jun 7, 2001 · N7261U · Boeing 727222 · Directional Gyro and Indicating System
  > CAPTAIN'S HSI DIRECTIONAL GYRO FLAG IN VIEW INTERMITTENTLY, THE DIRECTIONAL GYRO FAILED. REPLACED NR 1 DIRECTIONAL GYRO. OPERATION CHECK NORMAL.
- [SDR 2001UALA00606](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001UALA00606.md): Controller · malfunctioned · Apr 26, 2001 · N7261U · Boeing 727222 · Cabin Pressure Controller
  > AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DEN DUE TO PRESSURIZATION PROBLEM. CABIN PRESSURE CONTROLLER FAILED. REPLACED CONTROLLER.
- [SDR 2001UALA00019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2001UALA00019.md): Gasper Fan · failed · Jan 11, 2001 · N7261U · Boeing 727222 · Air Distribution Fan
  > AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BLOCK FOR SMOKE ODOR IN CABIN. *S/D* GASPER FAN OVERLOADED. REPLACED GASPER FAN.
- [SDR 2000UALA00689](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2000UALA00689.md): Elevator · malfunctioned · Nov 16, 2000 · N7261U · Boeing 727222 · Elevator Control System
  > RETURNED TO ORD UNDER AMBER ALERT DUE TO HEAVY ELEVATOR FORCES REQUIRED FOR CLIMB. WORSE AS SPEED INCREASED.
- [SDR 2000UALA00008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2000UALA00008.md): Actuator · bypassing · Jan 3, 2000 · N7261U · Boeing 727222 · Landing Gear Door Actuator
  > RIGHT MAIN GEAR DOOR OPEN IN FLIGHT AT 305 IAS. RECYCLED GEAR TO UP AND OFF. LIGHT WENT OUT. *S/D* REPLACED RIGHT MLG DOOR ACTUATOR PER MAINTENANCE MANUAL. OPS CHECK OK. SERVICED HYDRAULICS TO FULL.
- [SDR 99UAL900629](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99UAL900629.md): Element · failed · Dec 5, 1999 · N7261U · Boeing 727222 · Fire Detection
  > NR 1 ENGINE DOES NOT PASS FIRE TEST (WHEN SELECTED TO ENGINE & WHEEL WELL TEST). *S/D* REPLACED NR 1 ENG FIRE DETECTION ELEMENT M447. SYSTEM OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMAL NO FURTHER PROBLEMS REPORTED.
- [SDR 98UAL900614](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98UAL900614.md): Indicator · malfunctioned · Dec 24, 1998 · N7261U · Boeing 727222 · Fuel Quantity Sensor
  > NR 1 AND 2 MAIN FUEL QUANTITY ERRATIC. CREW NOTED ABOUT 3 UNITS OF RUDDER TRIM APPLIED. FLIGHT DIVERTED TO RNO DUE TO POSSIBLE FUEL IMBALANCE. *S/D* CHECKED THE SYSTEM AND FOUND NO PROBLEMS. REPLACED THE INDICATOR DUE TO READING UNSTABLE.
- [SDR 97UAL900852](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97UAL900852.md): Retract Mech · malfunctioned · Dec 2, 1997 · N7261U · Boeing 727222 · Leading Edge Slat Control System
  > NUMBER 5 LEADING EDGE SLAT WOULD NOT RETRACT AFTER TAKEOFF. RETURNED TO TUL. *S/D* INSPECTED SWITCH AND WIRING AND NO DEFECTS WERE FOUND. CYCLED SLATS FOUR TIMES AND OPERATION NORMAL. NO SUBSEQUENT REPORTS.
- [SDR 97UAL900437](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97UAL900437.md): Clamp · broken · Jun 6, 1997 · N7261U · Boeing 727222 · Pneumatic Distribution System
  > AIRCRAFT VIBRATION FELT ON CLIMB ABOVE 330 KTS. *S/D* NR 2 ENGINE 6TH STAGE DUCT CRACKED AND CLAMP BROKEN. REPLACED DUCT AND CLAMP.
- [SDR 97UAL900130](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97UAL900130.md): Turbine Blade · fractured · Feb 13, 1997 · N7261U · Boeing 727222 · Turbine Section
  > NR TWO ENGINE FAILED APPROXIMATELY SEVEN MINUTES AFTER TAKEOFF. RETURNED TO FIELD. T-2 BLADE FAILED DUE TO CYCLE FATIGUE. AIRFOIL FRACTURED JUST ABOVE PLATFORM AND BLADE ENTERED THE AIRSTREAM RESULTING IN DOWNSTREAM DAMAGE IN THE TURBINE AND EXHAUST CASE.
- [SDR 96UAL900934](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96UAL900934.md): Pcu · failed · Dec 13, 1996 · N7261U · Boeing 727222 · Elevator Control System
  > CONTROL YOKE BINDS RIGHT BEFORE FULL TRAVEL STOP IN NOSE DOWN ATTITUDE. MORE PRONOUNCED WITH A-SYSTEM PRESSURIZED. *S/D* FOUND LEFT ELEVATOR HAD ERRATIC MOVEMENT AT END OF NOSE DOWN TRAVEL. REPLACED ELEVATOR POWER CONTROL UNIT.
- [SDR 96UAL900860](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96UAL900860.md): Window · cracked · Nov 11, 1996 · N7261U · Boeing 727222 · Passenger Compartment Windows
  > WINDOW 8L NEXT TO SEAT 4A HAS EVIDENCE OF CRACK. *S/D* CHECKED WINDOW AND FOUND A SCRATCH, NOT A CRACK OR FRACTURE.
- [SDR 96UAL900851](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96UAL900851.md): Connector · loose · Nov 1, 1996 · N7261U · Boeing 727222 · Emergency Lighting
  > FLOOR EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERATIVE AT DOOR L1. SECURED LOOSE CONNECTION, TESTED GOOD.
- [SDR 96UAL900846](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96UAL900846.md): Packs · frozen · Oct 30, 1996 · N7261U · Boeing 727222 · Cabin Cooling System
  > AFTER TURNING PACKS ON, RIGHT PACK TRIPPED OFF. COMPRESSOR OUTLET TEMPERATURE IN RED BAND, LEFT PACK WAS APPROACHING YELLOW BAND. NOTICED HIGH DUCT TEMPERATURE, DUCT OVERHEAT LT LIGHT AND PACK TRIP OFF. SMOKE FILLED BOTH COCKPIT AND CABIN. *S/D* AFTER MA
- [SDR 96UAL900480](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96UAL900480.md): Hose · leaking · Jun 24, 1996 · N7261U · Boeing 727222 · Hydraulic System, Main
  > TOTAL A-SYSTEM HYDRAULIC FLUID QUANTITY LOSS ON DEPARTURE. FEATHERED PUMPS AND RETURNED TO ORD. *S/D* FOUND FLEX LINE LEAKING AT LEFT ELEVATOR ACTUATOR. REPLACED LINE AND CHECKED FOR LEAKS.
- [SDR 95UAL900363](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95UAL900363.md): Fire Detector · malfunctioned · Dec 29, 1995 · N7261U · Boeing 727222 · Fire Detection
  > APU WILL NOT FIRE TEST.
- [SDR 95UAL900359](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95UAL900359.md): Switch · stuck · Dec 27, 1995 · N7261U · Boeing 727222 · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > ON GEAR RETRACTION RT MAIN GEAR DOOR LIGHT REMAINED ON. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DEN. FOUND RIGHT MLG DOOR SWITCH STICKING AND REPLACED SWITCH.
- [SDR 95UAL727021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95UAL727021.md): Eel Battery · discharged · Mar 6, 1995 · N7261U · Boeing 727222 · Emergency Lighting
  > RIGHT AFT OVER WING EXTERIOR EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REPLACED BATTERY PACK.
- [SDR 95UAL727016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95UAL727016.md): Eel Power Pack · failed · Feb 13, 1995 · N7261U · Boeing 727222 · Emergency Lighting
  > RIGHT 0VERWING EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT WILL NOT TURN OFF. REPLACED POWER PACK.

## 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 = 'N7261U' AND deregistration_id = 'N7261U-2005-12-14'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N7261U-2005-12-14/reports

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