# Service difficulty reports: N778NC, cancelled Dec 6, 2018 A list on [N778NC, cancelled Dec 6, 2018](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N778NC-2018-12-06.md). Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Newest first. - [SDR DALA1163299869](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA1163299869.md): Power Supply · inoperative · Nov 12, 2011 · N778NC · Doug DC951 · Emergency Lighting > FORWARD CABIN EMERGENCY EGRESS EXIT SIGNS INOP. REPLACED ASSOCIATED POWER SUPPLY, CHECKS OK. - [SDR DALA1145889869](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA1145889869.md): Light · inoperative · Aug 1, 2011 · N778NC · Doug DC951 · Emergency Lighting > MAINTENANCE FOUND 3 EACH EMERGENCY LIGHTS ON AIRCRAFT CEILING INOPERATIVE AT ROW 25 AND 2 EACH EMERGENCY LIGHTS ON TAIL CONE FLOOR. MAINTENANCE REPLACED LIGHTS IN THE CABIN AND REPAIRED CORRODED WIRE SPLICES IN THE TAIL CONE. OPERATIONAL CHECK WAS GOOD. - [SDR DALA1111599869](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA1111599869.md): Sign · inoperative · Feb 16, 2011 · N778NC · Doug DC951 · Emergency Lighting > THE PILOT FOUND THAT THE EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN AT ROW 14 HATCH DOOR WAS INOPERATIVE. MX RE-SEATED THE LIGHT ASSY AND FUNCTIONALLY CHECKED IT. - [SDR DALA1023179869](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA1023179869.md): Frame Splice · cracked · Sep 17, 2010 · N778NC · Doug DC951 · Fuselage Main, Frame > DURING L-CHECK, FOUND CRACK IN AFT ACCESSORY COMPARTMENT RT CANTED FRAME SPLICE AT BS 1243, STRINGER 10. REPAIRED IAW SRM 53-13-4 FIG 3, SRM 51-30-5, SRM 51-30-4 PAGE 9, SRM 51-10-2 & SRM 51-10-3 PAGE 125. - [SDR DALA1023029869](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA1023029869.md): Pan · cracked · Sep 16, 2010 · N778NC · Doug DC951 · Cargo/Baggage Doors > DURING L-CHECK FOUND CRACK IN FWD CARGO DOOR COMPARTMENT DOOR PAN AT AFT END. REPAIRED IAW SRM 53-05 FIGURE 44, SRM 51-30-5, SRM 51-30-42 & SRM 51-30-02. - [SDR DALA1022919869](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA1022919869.md): Frame · cracked · Sep 15, 2010 · N778NC · Doug DC951 · Fuselage Main, Frame > DURING M-CHECK, FOUND CRACK IN AFT ACCESSORY COMPARTMENT RT SIDE FRAME FASTENER HOLE AT BS 1275, STRINGER 9. REPAIRED IAW SRM 51-30-05. - [SDR DALA1022909869](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA1022909869.md): Frame Splice · cracked · Sep 15, 2010 · N778NC · Doug DC951 · Fuselage Main, Frame > DURING M-CHECK, FOUND CRACK IN AFT ACCESSORY COMPARTMENT LT SIDE FRAME SPLICE AT BS 1243 STRINGER 9. REPAIRED IAW SRM 51-10-2, SRM 51-10-4, SRM 51-30-5. - [SDR DALA1022539869](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA1022539869.md): Stringer · cracked · Sep 13, 2010 · N778NC · Doug DC951 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer > DURING L-CHECK, FOUND CRACK IN AFT ACCESSORY COMPARTMENT STRINGER 7R AT BS 1217. REPAIRED IAW SRM 51-30-2, SRM 51-30-05, SRM 51-10-4, SRM 51-10-2 & SRM 51-10-3. - [SDR DALA1014449869](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA1014449869.md): Hinge · broken · Jun 18, 2010 · N778NC · Doug DC951 · Landing Gear Doors > AFTER GEAR RETRACTION FLIGHT CREW REPORTED EXCESSIVE NOISE IN THE COCKPIT COMING FOR THE NOSE WHEEL WELL. ACFT RETURNED TO DEPARTURE. UPON LANDING, MX FOUND THE REAR LT NLG FIXED DOOR OPEN. THE HINGE THAT HOLDS THE FIXED ROD WAS DISCONNECTED FROM THE DOOR. THE - [SDR DALA1012669869](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA1012669869.md): Battery Pack · inoperative · Jun 8, 2010 · N778NC · Doug DC951 · Emergency Lighting > DURING LINE CHECK, MX FOUND SEVERAL EMERGENCY LIGHTS OUT IN 2 DIFFERENT ZONES OF CABIN. MX REPLACED BATTERIES AT EXIT ROW 15 LT AND RELAMPED LIGHTS IAW AMM 33-53-00. OPS CHECK OF LIGHTS NOW CHECK GOOD. - [SDR NWAA09759869](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NWAA09759869.md): Controller · inoperative · Mar 8, 2009 · N778NC · Doug DC951 · Cabin Pressure Controller > DURING CRUISE FLIGHT, THE CREW NOTICED AN UNCOMMANDED CLIMB IN CABIN ALTITUDE. THE EMERGENCY PRESSURE LOSS CHECKLIST WAS ACCOMPLISHED BUT CABIN PRESSURE WAS NOT RESTORED. A RAPID DESCENT WAS MADE TO A LOWER ALTITUDE AND THE FLIGHT DIVERTED. COM WAS FOLLOWED - [SDR NWAA084559869](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NWAA084559869.md): Power Supply · discharged · Oct 11, 2008 · N778NC · Doug DC951 · Emergency Lighting > DURING LINE CHECK, MX FOUND THAT THE EXTERIOR EMERGENCY FLOOD LIGHT WAS INOPERATIVE. MX REPLACED THE POWER SUPPLY AND THE LIGHTS RETURNED TO AN OPS CONDITION. - [SDR NWAA083149869](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NWAA083149869.md): Connector · loose · Jul 18, 2008 · N778NC · Doug DC951 · Light System Wiring > DURING LINE CHECK, MAINTENANCE FOUND THAT THE EMERGENCY PATHWAY LIGHTING IN THE FIRST CLASS SECTION OF THE CABIN HAD FAILED. MAINTENANCE FOUND A LOOSE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR. RE-SEATED THE CONNECTOR AND OPERATIONAL CHECK WAS GOOD. (A) - [SDR NWAA081799869](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NWAA081799869.md): Line · chafed · Apr 24, 2008 · N778NC · Doug DC951 · Hydraulic System, Main > FIRST OFFICER NOTICED THAT THE RIGHT HYDRAULIC SYSTEM QUANTITY WAS LOSING FLUID. COM PROCEDURES WERE COMPLIED WITH AND THE CREW ALSO DECLARED AN EMERGENCY IN ANTICIPATION OF NEEDING CFR EQUIPMENT. THE LANDING GEAR EXTENDED NORMALLY HOWEVER HYDRAULIC QUANTITY D - [SDR NWAA073219869](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NWAA073219869.md): Skin · cracked · Aug 27, 2007 · N778NC · Doug DC951 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin > DURING "L" CHECK FOUND CRACKS IN FUSELAGE SKIN AT FORWARD UPPER CORNER OF FORWARD PASSENGER DOOR JAMB. REPAIRED PER EA 98-210174 SECT I. SECTION II INSPECTION TO BE PERFORMED EVERY 3000 CYCLES. PERMANENT REPAIR PER SECTION III TO BE ACCOMPLISHED ON OR BEFOR - [SDR 0601799869](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0601799869.md): Pump · malfunctioned · Aug 1, 2006 · N778NC · Doug DC951 · Fuel Boost Pump > DURING CLIMB OUT OF CLT FOUND LT AND CENTER UNCOMMANDED FUEL TRANSFER TO RT TANK AND FUEL VENTING OUT LT WING TIP. FLIGHT RETURNED TO CLT FOR AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING. REPLACED RT WING BOOST PUMP AND VOLUTE. TIGHTENED LOOSE COUPLING. OPERATION CHECKS GOOD. - [SDR 0600399869](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0600399869.md): Actuator · leaking · Feb 11, 2006 · N778NC · Doug DC951 · Landing Gear Actuator > DURING CRUISE THE RT HYDRAULIC SYSTEM QUANTITY DROPPED TO 1 QUART. COM PROCEDURES COMPLIED WITH AND THE CREW DEACTIVATED SOME RT HYDRAULIC SYSTEM COMPONENTS WHICH INCREASED THE QUANTITY TO 6 QUARTS. ON APPROACH WHEN THE RT SYSTEM WAS REACTIVATED THE QUANTITY W - [SDR 0501559869](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0501559869.md): Rib · cracked · Oct 18, 2005 · N778NC · Doug DC951 · Nacelle/Pylon, Frame/Spar/Rib > DURING INSPECTION, FOUND CRACK IN LOWER SURFACE OF LT PYLON CLOSING RIB AND ANGLE BEHIND THE AFT ENGINE MOUNT. REPAIRED PER EA 98-205378. - [SDR 0500409869](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0500409869.md): Computer · malfunctioned · Mar 27, 2005 · N778NC · Doug DC951 · Rudder Control System > DURING TAKEOFF CLIMB AFTER GEAR RETRACTION, THE CREW EXPERIENCED FULL THROW RUDDER DEFLECTIONS. AIRCRAFT WAS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL UP THROUGH 6000 FEET AND THEN, PER COM, THE YAW DAMPER WAS TURNED OFF AND CREW ASSUMED MANUAL RUDDER CONTROL. AIRCRAFT PERFORMED - [SDR 0204079869](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0204079869.md): Door Frame · cracked · Nov 18, 2002 · N778NC · Doug DC951 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin > During MCK at ATL base, the forward upper corner of the forward cargo door doorjamb was found cracked 1/16" long. The crack was repaired per EA 98-190835. - [SDR 0204059869](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0204059869.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Nov 13, 2002 · N778NC · Doug DC951 · Fuselage Main, Structure > During Mck at ATL, a crack was found in the 5910130-13 doubler radius of the upper LHS corner door jamb and extended under the 59-10130-9 channel. Also, another crack was found in the LHS upper corner. Repaired per EA 98-190832. - [SDR 0203669869](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0203669869.md): Bracket · cracked · Nov 2, 2002 · N778NC · Doug DC951 · Fuselage Main, Structure > During an Mck in ATL P/N 9957860-6 bracket was found with a.25" long crack. Rpaired per EA 98-190823. - [SDR 0103949869](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0103949869.md): Angle · cracked · Nov 3, 2001 · N778NC · Doug DC951 · Nacelle/Pylon, Main Frame > During Line MTC., activities at the ATL base MTC. The lower angle (9959159-58) angle was found cracked at the 176 RHS at the aft end portion of the lower cap of the pylon closing rib. A new lower cap section was installed and spliced with a repair angle. 0.040 - [SDR 9905299869](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9905299869.md): Pseu · failed · Dec 9, 1999 · N778NC · Doug DC951 · Landing Gear Position and Warning > DURING FINAL APPROACH, ALL THREE GREEN DOWN AND LOCK LIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATED AND EXTINGUISHED. FLIGHT CREW DECLARED YELLOW EMERGENCY AND GEAR WAS VISUALLY CONFIRMED DOWN AND LOCKED. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. LOG PAGE INDICATES BITE CHECK N - [SDR 9808529869](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9808529869.md): Batteries · discharged · May 6, 1998 · N778NC · Doug DC951 · Emergency Lighting > DURING LINE MAINTENANCE INSPECTION, FOUND OVERHEAD EMERGENCY LIGHTS BETWEEN ROWS 9, 10, AND 11 INOPERATIVE. REPLACED BATTERIES IN FIRST BATTERY PACK AFT OF OVERWING EMERGENCY EXIT DOORS, OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMAL. - [SDR 9807629869](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9807629869.md): Compressor · stalled · Apr 27, 1998 · N778NC · Doug DC951 · Turbine Engine Compressor Section > AFTER LIFTOFF, THE RIGHT ENGINE EXPERIENCED COMPRESSOR STALLS. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DTW AND LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE RIGHT ENGINE. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. - [SDR 9807219869](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9807219869.md): Fuel Control · malfunctioned · Apr 25, 1998 · N778NC · Doug DC951 · Fuel Control/Turbine Engines > DURING TAKEOFF ROLL AT 130 KNOTS, THE LEFT ENGINE EXPERIENCED COMPRESSOR STALLS. CREW COMPLETED TAKEOFF THEN RETURNED TO DTW AND LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE LEFT ENGINE FUEL CONTROL UNIT. OPERATIONAL CHECK OK. AIRCRAFT RETURNED - [SDR 9804179869](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9804179869.md): Power Supply · inoperative · Mar 10, 1998 · N778NC · Doug DC951 · Emergency Lighting > DURING LINE MAINTENANCE INSPECTION, FOUND OVERHEAD EMERGENCY LIGHTS AT ROWS 10 AND 14 INOPERATIVE. REPAIRED BATTERY CONTACT AT POWER SUPPLY, OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMAL. - [SDR 9722449869](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9722449869.md): Battery · discharged · Dec 1, 1997 · N778NC · Doug DC951 · Emergency Lighting > DURING LINE CHECK, FOUND EMERGENCY EXIT SIGNS AT SEATS 15A AND 15E INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE REPLACED BATTERIES, OPERATIONAL CHECK OK. - [SDR 9626789869](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9626789869.md): Disagree Light · illuminated · Dec 20, 1996 · N778NC · Doug DC951 · Leading Edge Slat Position Indicating System > ON CLIMB-OUT OF ATL, SLAT DISAGREEMENT LIGHT ILLUMINATED. FOLLOWED COCKPIT OPERATING MANUAL PROCEDURE. FLIGHT RETURNED TO ATL AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED SLAT SWITCHES AND SLAT OPERATION. OPERATION CHECKS GOOD. - [SDR 9626719869](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9626719869.md): Pt 2 Line · loose · Dec 20, 1996 · N778NC · Doug DC951 · Fuel Controlling System > DURING CLIMB, THE RIGHT ENGINE EPR INDICATION WAS ABNORMAL. A/C RETURNED TO ATL AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE TIGHTENED THE RIGHT ENGINE PT-2 FLEX LINE. OPERATIONAL CHECK WAS OK. - [SDR 9627909869](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9627909869.md): Latch Mechanism · out of adjust · Dec 16, 1996 · N778NC · Doug DC951 · Aerodynamic Fairings > DURING H-CHECK, FOUND THAT EXCESSIVE FORCE WAS REQUIRED TO RELEASE THE TAILCONE. RIGGED TAILCONE LATCHING MECHANISM. - [SDR 9618209869](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9618209869.md): Power Supply · inoperative · Aug 21, 1996 · N778NC · Doug DC951 · Emergency Lighting > DURING LINE CHECK, FOUND CEILING EMERGENCY LIGHTS IN FIRST CLASS CABIN INOPERATIVE. REPLACED POWER SUPPLY AND BATTERIES. OPERATIONAL CHECK OK. - [SDR 9618199869](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9618199869.md): Wire · loose · Aug 21, 1996 · N778NC · Doug DC951 · Light System Wiring > DURING LINE CHECK, FOUND EMERGENCY LIGHTS OVER GALLEY DOOR INOPERATIVE. FOUND BAD GROUND WIRE ON LIGHT FIXTURE. REPLACED GROUND WIRE. OPERATIONAL CHECK OK. - [SDR 9516969869](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9516969869.md): Actuator · malfunctioned · Oct 28, 1995 · N778NC · Doug DC951 · Autopilot System > DURING CLIMB, OSCILLATIONS WERE EXPERIENCED IN THE YAW AXIS OF THE AIRCRAFT. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DTW AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. REPLACED THE YAW DAMPER ACTUATOR. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD. - [SDR 9517029869](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9517029869.md): Roll Axis Comp · malfunctioned · Oct 21, 1995 · N778NC · Doug DC951 · Autopilot Computer > DURING CRUISE, THE RUDDER DEFLECTED TO THE RIGHT CAUSING THE AIRCRAFT TO ROLL. THE AIRCRAFT CONTINUED TO DTW AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. REPLACED THE AUTOPILOT ROLL AXIS COMPUTER. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD. - [SDR 9513549869](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9513549869.md): Oil Qty Ind Sys · malfunctioned · Aug 30, 1995 · N778NC · Doug DC951 · Engine Oil Quantity > CLIMBING OUT OF DTW, NR 2 ENGINE OIL QUANTITY INDICATION BEGAN DECREASING RAPIDLY. NOTING A RISE IN OIL TEMPERATURE, THE CREW DECIDED TO PERFORM A PRECAUTIONARY SHUTDOWN OF THE ENGINE. THE FLIGHT RETURNED TO DTW FOR AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING. THE OIL TEMPERATUR - [SDR 9511459869](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9511459869.md): Compressor · stalled · Jul 25, 1995 · N778NC · Doug DC951 · Turbine Engine Compressor Section > THE NR 2 ENGINE EXPERIENCED COMPRESSOR STALLS ON TAKEOFF ROLL, TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO THE GATE. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE ENGINE. SUBSEQUENT RUNUP AND TEST WERE SATISFACTORY. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. ## 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 = 'N778NC' AND deregistration_id = 'N778NC-2018-12-06' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N778NC-2018-12-06/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.