# Service difficulty reports: N74318, cancelled Aug 3, 2009 A list on [N74318, cancelled Aug 3, 2009](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N74318-2009-08-03.md). Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Newest first. - [SDR EISA20010002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA20010002.md): Outflow Valve · obstructed · Jan 3, 2001 · N74318 · Boeing 727231 · Pressure Regulator/Outflow Valve > CLIMBING THROUGH 18000 FT CABIN STARTED TO CLIMB, UNABLE TO CONTROL IN AUTO OR MANUAL. DESCENDED TO 10000 FT, CABIN LEVELED OFF AT 8000 FT. RETURNED TO AUSTIN. CORRRECTIVE ACTION: INSPECTED PRESSURIZATION SYSTEM FOUND DEBRIS IN OUT FLOW VALVE, REMOVED DEBRIS - [SDR EISA20000221](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA20000221.md): Door Frame · cracked · Nov 20, 2000 · N74318 · Boeing 727231 · Fuselage Main, Structure > CRACK FOUND ON NR 1 CARGO DOOR CUTOUT FRAME WEB AT BS 620R ADJACENT TO NR 6 DOOR STOP. CORRECTIVE ACTION: FABRICATED, ALODINED, PRIMED AND INSTALLED DOUBLER, FILLER, AND PLATE AT BS 620R NR 1 CARGO DOOR, IAW SRM 51-40-2, 51-10-2, 51-30-2, AND 51-20-4, AND S - [SDR EISA20000192](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA20000192.md): Warning Light · activated · Oct 19, 2000 · N74318 · Boeing 727231 · Speed-Attitude Correction System > ON PREFLIGHT STAB OUT OF TRIM LIGHT ILLUMINATED, WHILE IN PROCESS OF PLACARDING, CREW AND MAINTENANCE SMELLED SMOKE COMING FROM FWD PANEL. CORRECTIVE ACTION: TRANFERED TO PLACARD 445 MEL 22-2, CAT "D" 02-16-01 FOR STAB TRIM LIGHT, COULD NOT DUPLICATE PER M/M - [SDR EISA2000033](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA2000033.md): Bleed Valve · worn · Dec 29, 1999 · N74318 · Boeing 727231 · Compressor Bleed Valve > DURING ENGINE RUN ACCELERATION PRIOR TO TAKEOFF ROLL ENGINES WERE STABILIZED ABOUT 1.4 EPR AND WE HEARD A LOUD BANG. AT ABOUT 1.7 EPR AFTER CHECKING ALL THREE ENGINES WE HEAR THE SAME BANG AND COMPRESSOR STALL ON NR 2 ENGINE WHICH WHICH WE SHUT DOWN AND RETUR - [SDR EISA99208](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA99208.md): Wire · damaged · Oct 20, 1999 · N74318 · Boeing 727231 · Light System Wiring > ALL EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. REPAIRED DAMAGED WIRES BEHIND CONTROL PANEL, OPS CHECK GOOD. (M) - [SDR EISA99175](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA99175.md): Actuator · malfunctioned · Oct 4, 1999 · N74318 · Boeing 727231 · Leading Edge Slat Actuator > ON TAKEOFF, WHEN FLAPS AND LEADING EDGE DEVICES WERE RETRACTING, NR 7 SLAT FAILED TO RETRACT, RECYCLED BUT REMAINED EXTENDED. AIR TURN BACK TO (VIT). UPON LANDING FLAPS WERE RETRACTED AND NR 7 SLAT RETRACTED. INSPECTED SLAT, NO DEFECTS NOTED. (M) - [SDR EISA99173](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA99173.md): Actuator · malfunctioned · Oct 4, 1999 · N74318 · Boeing 727231 · Leading Edge Slat Actuator > ON TAKEOFF, WHEN FLAPS AND LEADING EDGE DEVICES WERE RETRACTING, NR 7 SLAT FAILED TO RETRACT, RECYCLED BUT REMAINED EXTENDED. AIR TURN BACK TO (VIT). UPON LANDING FLAPS WERE RETRACTED AND NR 7 SLAT RETRACTED. INSPECTED SLAT, NO DEFECTS NOTED. (M) - [SDR EISA99127](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA99127.md): Gcu · failed · Jun 9, 1999 · N74318 · Boeing 727231 · AC Regulator > NR 1 AND NR 2 GENERATOR UNDER EXCITOR LIGHTS ILLUMINATED, TRIPPED BOTH GENERATORS. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 2 GCU, OPS CHECK NORMAL. (M) - [SDR EISA99034](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA99034.md): Instrument Amp · c1 shorted · Mar 2, 1999 · N74318 · Boeing 727231 · Attitude and Direction Data System > FLIGHT DIRECTOR BANK INDICATOR INCORRECT. AIR TURN BACK TO EAST MIDLANDS. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 1 INSTRUMENT AMP AND THE NR 1 VERTICAL. OPS CHECK GOOD IAW MM 34-62. (M) - [SDR EISA99026](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA99026.md): Rod · loose · Feb 12, 1999 · N74318 · Boeing 727231 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System > SEVERE VIBRATION IN FLIGHT. RETURNED TO EDI. ON POST FLIGHT WALK AROUND FOUND REAR AFT CARGO DOOR OPEN. VISUAL INSPECTION OF AFT CARGO DOOR REVEALED INTERNAL HANDLE AND ROD LOOSE, DOOR LOCKS CONFIRMED OPERATIONAL. RESECURED DEACTIVATION BAR IAW MM 52-35-51 - [SDR EISA99017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA99017.md): Outflow Valves · dirty · Jan 26, 1999 · N74318 · Boeing 727231 · Pressure Regulator/Outflow Valve > CABIN PRESSURIZATION CONTINUES TO CLIMB AFTER LEVEL OFF AT 100-200 FEET PER MINUTE. MANUAL AND AUTO MODES FAIL TO CONTROL CABIN RISE. AIR TURN BACK TO BGY. CLEANED OUTFLOW VALVES, WIPED DOWN SEALS. GRUOND TEST OK FOR SERVICE IAW MM 21-30. (M) - [SDR EISA98217](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA98217.md): Light · inoperative · Sep 11, 1998 · N74318 · Boeing 727231 · Emergency Lighting > ON POSTFLIGHT, CABIN DOOR EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT INOPERATIVE. GENERATED FROM MAINTENANCE REPORT. REPLACED CABIN DOOR EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT IAW MM CHAPTER 33. (M) - [SDR EISA98178](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA98178.md): Generator · malfunctioned · Jul 10, 1998 · N74318 · Boeing 727231 · DC Generator-Alternator > DURING CRUISE FLIGHT, CREW NOTICED ALL LIGHTS IN COCKPIT, RADAR SCREEN, AND GPS SCREEN WOULD FLASH ON AND OFF EVERY FEW MINUTES. KILOWATTS ON THE NR 1 WOULD SPIKE TO 25 TO 30 KILOWATTS. NR 2 GENERATOR WOULD DO THE SAME THING. BTB ILLUMINATED. COULD NOT BRI - [SDR 98ZZZX2879](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2879.md): Voltage Reg · malfunctioned · Jul 10, 1998 · N74318 · Boeing 727231 · DC Regulator > DURING CRUISE FLIGHT, CREW NOTICED ALL LIGHTS IN COCKPIT, RADAR SCREEN, AND GPS SCREEN WOULD FLASH ON AND OFF EVERY FEW MINUTES. KILOWATTS ON THE NR 1 WOULD SPIKE TO 25 TO 30 KILOWATTS. NR 2 GENERATOR WOULD DO THE SAME THING. BTB ILLUMINATED. COULD NOT BRI - [SDR 98ZZZX2878](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2878.md): Generator · malfunctioned · Jul 10, 1998 · N74318 · Boeing 727231 · DC Generator-Alternator > DURING CRUISE FLIGHT, CREW NOTICED ALL LIGHTS IN COCKPIT, RADAR SCREEN, AND GPS SCREEN WOULD FLASH ON AND OFF EVERY FEW MINUTES. KILOWATTS ON THE NR 1 WOULD SPIKE TO 25 TO 30 KILOWATTS. NR 2 GENERATOR WOULD DO THE SAME THING. BTB ILLUMINATED. COULD NOT BRI - [SDR EISA98168](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA98168.md): Switch · inoperative · Jun 30, 1998 · N74318 · Boeing 727231 · Engine Oil Indicating System > NR 3 OIL FILTER BYPASS LIGHT CAME ON WHEN TAKEOFF POWER WAS SET. EXTINGUISHED AFTER CLEARING RUNWAY. GENERATED FROM PILOT REPORT. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 3 ENGINE OIL FILTER BYPAS SWITH IAW MM CHAPTER 79. OPS CHECK GOOD. (M) - [SDR EISA98119](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA98119.md): Battery Charger · failed · May 25, 1998 · N74318 · Boeing 727231 · Battery/Charger System > ON POST-FLIGHT INSPECTION, FOUND THE BATTERY VOLTAGE TO BE ZERO. AFTER CONSULTING WITH MAINTENANCE (BRUSSELS), FOUND A 50-AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER IN LOWER 48 LABELED BATTERY CHARGER. WHEN CIRCUIT BREAKER WAS RESET, BATTERY POWER RESTORED, HOWEVER, AFTER 2 MINUTE - [SDR EISA98064](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA98064.md): Light · inoperative · Mar 22, 1998 · N74318 · Boeing 727231 · Emergency Lighting > DURING SERVICE CHECK, FOUND EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED CABIN EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT IAW 33-00. OPS CHECK GOOD. (M) - [SDR EISA97263](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA97263.md): Sensor · dirty · Dec 15, 1997 · N74318 · Boeing 727231 · Landing Gear Position and Warning > RIGHT MAIN GEAR RED LIGHT ON. CLEANED UP LOCK SENSOR. CHECK OK PER MM 32-00-00. (X) - [SDR EISA97222](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA97222.md): Linkage · disconnected · Nov 4, 1997 · N74318 · Boeing 727231 · Fuel Controlling System > ENGINE NR 3 COULD NOT REDUCE POWER, PULLED THROTTLE BACK, NO CHANGE. SHUT NR 3 ENGINE DOWN. FOUND LINKAGE ON FUEL CONTROL DISCONNECTED. RECONNECTED LINKAGE. RAN ENGINE. OPS CHECK NORMAL. (M) - [SDR EISA97221](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA97221.md): Wire · broken · Oct 31, 1997 · N74318 · Boeing 727231 · Light System Wiring > EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOP. FOUND BROKEN WIRE AT PIN NR 9. REPINNED CONNECTOR PER MM. SYSTEM OPS CHECK NORMAL PER MM 33-50-01. (M) - [SDR EISA97219](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA97219.md): Web · cracked · Oct 31, 1997 · N74318 · Boeing 727231 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > AFT AIRSTAIR, RIGHT SIDE WEB CRACK TO BOTTOM LIGHTING HOLE AT FS 1265. STOP DRILLED CRACK, FABRICATED AND INSTALLED DOUBLER PER SRM 51-40-02. (M) - [SDR EISA97218](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA97218.md): Stringer · cracked · Oct 31, 1997 · N74318 · Boeing 727231 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer > FORWARD CARGO PIT LEFT SIDE, STRINGER 19L HAS.125 INCH CRACK AT APPROX FS 626 ON INNER FLANGE. STOP DRILLED CRACK.25 INCH PER SRM 53-10-03. (M) - [SDR EISA97211](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA97211.md): Floor Pan · corroded · Oct 31, 1997 · N74318 · Boeing 727231 · Fuselage Floor Panel > MAIN CABIN, FLOOR PAN HAS CORROSION APPROX FS 1160. CUT OUT DAMAGED AREA, FABRICATED REPAIR PER 51-40-02. INSTALLED FILLER AND DOUBLER PER SRM 51-40-02. (M) - [SDR EISA97216](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA97216.md): Seat Track · corroded · Oct 6, 1997 · N74318 · Boeing 727231 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings > MAIN CABIN RIGHT OUTBOARD SEAT TRACK HAS CORROSION FROM FS 360 TO 480. REPLACED SEAT TRACK SECTION FROM FS 360 TO 480 IAW SRM 53-10-05. (M) - [SDR EISA97215](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA97215.md): Seat Track · corroded · Oct 6, 1997 · N74318 · Boeing 727231 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings > RIGHT INBOARD SEAT TRACK HAS CORROSION FROM FS 420 TO 440. SEAT TRACK SECTION REPLACED FROM FS 360 TO 480 IAW SRM 53-10-05. (M) - [SDR EISA97213](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA97213.md): Seat Track · corroded · Oct 6, 1997 · N74318 · Boeing 727231 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings > MAIN CABIN, LEFT OUTBOARD SEAT TRACK HAS CORROSION INSIDE AND OUTSIDE FS 344 TO 360. REMOVED LEFT OUTBOARD TRACK FS 344 TO 480. INSTALLED NEW SEAT TRACK STATION 344-480 IAW SRM 53-10-05 AND STC SA 199750 AND DRAWING AE 727-2-063 NO LONGER USED DUE TO CARGO M - [SDR EISA97212](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA97212.md): Seat Track · corroded · Sep 14, 1997 · N74318 · Boeing 727231 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings > MAIN CABIN LEFT INBOARD SEAT TRACK HAS CORROSION FS 360 TO 480. REPLACED SEAT TRACK SECTION FROM FS 360 TO 480 IAW SRM 53-10-05. (M) - [SDR EISA97217](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA97217.md): Seat Track · cracked · Sep 10, 1997 · N74318 · Boeing 727231 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings > MAIN CABIN LEFT OUTBOARD SEAT TRACK HAS CRACKS FS 1050. SEAT TRACK SECTION REPLACED FROM FS 1050 TO 1090 IAW SRM 53-10-05. (M) - [SDR EISA97214](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA97214.md): Seat Track · corroded · Sep 9, 1997 · N74318 · Boeing 727231 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings > MAIN CABIN, RIGHT INBOARD SEAT TRACK HAS CORROSION ON BOTH FLANGES FROM FS 360 TO 400. REPLACED SEAT TRACK SECTION FROM FS 360 TO 480 IAW SRM 53-10-05. (M) - [SDR P9IA97003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/P9IA97003.md): Battery · discharged · Jan 9, 1997 · N74318 · Boeing 727231 · Emergency Lighting > AFT AIRSTAIRS EMERGENCY LIGHT INOP. CLEANED BATTERY PACK AND CHANGED BATTERIES. OPS CHECKS GOOD IAW MM 33-50-0. (M) - [SDR P9IA96033](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/P9IA96033.md): Megaphone · intermittent · Nov 13, 1996 · N74318 · Boeing 727231 · Emergency Equipment > ON PREFLIGHT, FOUND FORWARD MEGAPHONE INTERMITTENT. REMOVED AND REPLACED FORWARD MEGAPHONE. OPS CHECK OK IAW MM 25-60-0. (M) - [SDR P9IA96031](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/P9IA96031.md): Battery · discharged · Oct 28, 1996 · N74318 · Boeing 727231 · Emergency Lighting > EMERGENCY PATH LIGHTING DIM AT STATION 1030-1183. REMOVED AND REPLACED BATTERY POWER CENTER CEILING STATION 1090. OPS CHECKS NORMAL IAW MM 33-50-71. (M) - [SDR 96ZZZX3263](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3263.md): Battery Pack · discharged · May 23, 1996 · N74318 · Boeing 727231 · Emergency Lighting > R1 DOOR SLIDE LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REPLACED BATTERY PACK, OPS CHECKS GOOD. MM 33-50-00. - [SDR P9IA007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/P9IA007.md): Hyd Tube · chafed · Oct 16, 1995 · N74318 · Boeing 727231 · Hydraulic System, Main > 'A' SYSTEM HYDRAULIC QUANTITY DROPPED TO ZERO IN ABOUT 20 MINUTE TIME SPAN. FOLLOWED 'A' SYSTEM FAILURE CHECK LIST, MANUALLY LOWERED LANDING GEAR AND FLAPS. REPLACED NR 2 ENGINE 'A' SYSTEM PRESSURE LINE, SERVICED HYDRAULIC SYSTEM. RUN UP AND LEAKED CHECKED - [SDR P91A008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/P91A008.md): Cables · lack of lube · Oct 16, 1995 · N74318 · Boeing 727231 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System > RIGHT MAIN MANUAL GEAR EXTENSION CABLES ARE BINDING. REPORTED DURING MANUAL EXTENSION AFTER 'A' SYSTEM FAILURE. LUBED CABLES AND ACCOMPLISHED GEAR SWING AND MANUAL EXTENSION PER M/M 32-30-6. (M) - [SDR P9IA95002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/P9IA95002.md): Door · jammed · Jul 14, 1995 · N74318 · Boeing 727231 · Emergency Equipment > DURING DITCHING DEMONSTRATION, FORWARD OVERHEAD RAFT COMPARTMENT DOOR JAMMED ON OPENING. FOUND INERTIA REEL JAMMED. SEVERAL TEETH BROKEN ON GEARS. (X) ## 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 = 'N74318' AND deregistration_id = 'N74318-2009-08-03' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N74318-2009-08-03/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, except the copies of manufacturers’ service documents, which belong to their rights holders.