# Service difficulty reports: N781AL, cancelled Oct 31, 2017 A list on [N781AL, cancelled Oct 31, 2017](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N781AL-2017-10-31.md). Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Newest first. - [SDR IXXA0000020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA0000020.md): Uplock · lack of lube · Jun 7, 2000 · N781AL · Doug DC863 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System > EN ROUTE FROM FLL TO TOL, THE LANDING GEAR FAILED THE LANDING GEAR UPLATCH CHECK, ACCOMPANIED BY A GEAR NOT LATCH WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATING. THE FLIGHT CREW CYCLED THE GEAR BUT THE WARNING INDICATION REMAINED THE SAME. THE FLIGHT CONTINUED TO TOL FOR AN UNE - [SDR IXXA0000009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA0000009.md): Swivel · leaking · Feb 23, 2000 · N781AL · Doug DC863 · Hydraulic System, Main > RMS - FLT DQ1 - EN ROUTE FROM CAI TO RMS, THE FLIGHT CREW NOTICED A DECLINE IN THE MAIN HYDRAULIC QUANTITY SYSTEM. THE FLIGHT CREW FOLLOWED COMPANY PROCEDURE AND CONTINUED TO RMS FOR AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED THE AIRCRAFT LOCATING A LEAK A - [SDR IXXA0000006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA0000006.md): Coffee Maker · malfunctioned · Feb 3, 2000 · N781AL · Doug DC863 · Buffet/Galleys > SJC - FLT 834 - EN ROUTE FROM TOL TO SJC, SMOKE WAS SIGHTED EMITTING FROM THE FORWARD GALLEY HOT CUP ASSEMBLY. THE FLIGHT CREW SECURED THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE HOT CUP AND THE FLIGHT CONTINUED TO SJC. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND CONFIRMED A DEFECTIVE HOT CU - [SDR IXXA0000001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA0000001.md): Panel · loose · Jan 7, 2000 · N781AL · Doug DC863 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > BWI - FLT 734 - EN ROUTE FROM TOL TO BWI, AFTER THE LANDING GEAR WAS RETRACTED A NOISE WAS HEARD UNDER THE COCKPIT FLOOR. THE FLIGHT CREW CYCLED THE LANDING WITH NO IMPROVEMENT. A SUCCESSFUL GEAR UPLATCH CHECK WAS PERFORMED AND THE FLIGHT CONTINUED TO BWI. - [SDR CKSA98202](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CKSA98202.md): Fire Warning · illuminated · Mar 21, 1998 · N781AL · Doug DC863 · Fire Detection > TEN MINUTES AFTER TAKEOFF, NR 2 ENGINE FIRE WARNING ILLUMINATED, SHUTDOWN ENGINE ACCOMPLISHED CHECKLIST. BOTH BOTTLES EXTINGUISHED. PERFORMED NR 2 ENGINE INSPECTION, NO DEFECTS NOTED AND RAN ENGINE FOR 30 MINUTES, 5 AT MAX POWER. OPS CHECK NORMAL IAW MM 72- - [SDR CKSA97585](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CKSA97585.md): Engine · flamed out · Dec 6, 1997 · N781AL · Doug DC863 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop) > NR 1 ENGINE FLAMED OUT FL330 IN CRUISE. RESTARTED AFTER PERFORMING ENGINE FAILURE CHECK LIST. BOOST PUMP ON - 2800 LBS NR 1 MAIN TANK. CHECKED NR 1 TANK FOR OBSTRUCTIONS, NO DEFECTS NOTED. CHECKED RIGGING OF NR 1 ENGINE FUEL SHUTOFF VALVE IAW DC8 MM 28-22- - [SDR CKSA97584](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CKSA97584.md): Longeron · corroded · Dec 2, 1997 · N781AL · Doug DC863 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer > DURING ROUTINE CPCP INSPECTION, FOUND LEVEL 2 CORROSION: LONGERON END PLATE CORRODED AND CRACKED, LONGERON 33 RT, FS 1565 AFT ACCY COMPT. REMOVED CORRODED LONGERON END PLATE FITTING IAW SRM 51-1-21. FABRICATED AND INSTALLED LONGERON END PLATE FITTING IAW SR - [SDR IXXA9700001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA9700001.md): Uplock Switch · intermittent · Jan 4, 1997 · N781AL · Doug DC863 · Landing Gear Position and Warning > EN ROUTE, GEAR UPLATCH CHECK FAILED WITH THE GEAR NOT LATCHED WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. FLIGHT CONTINUED WITH AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING AT BDL. MAINTENANCE DEFERRED THE UPLATCH SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MASTER EQUIPMENT LIST, MEL, 32-16, *S/D* AIRCRAFT WA - [SDR CKSA96072](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CKSA96072.md): Slot Panel · cracked · Jul 5, 1996 · N781AL · Doug DC863 · Trailing Edge Flaps > DURING B-CHECK INSPECTION, FOUND LEFT HAND INBOARD SLOT PANEL CRACKED. INSTALLED NEW LEFT HAND INBOARD SLOT PANEL IAW SRM 51-3-0, 57-2-0. TASK NR 79759. - [SDR CKSA96071](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CKSA96071.md): Slot Panel · cracked · Jul 5, 1996 · N781AL · Doug DC863 · Trailing Edge Flaps > DURING B-CHECK INSPECTION, FOUND LEFT HAND OUTBOARD SLOT PANEL CRACKED. INSTALLED NEW LEFT HAND OUTBOARD SLOT PANEL IAW DC-8 SRM 51-3-0, 57-2-0. TASK NR 79758. - [SDR CKSA96070](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CKSA96070.md): Slot Panel · cracked · Jul 5, 1996 · N781AL · Doug DC863 · Trailing Edge Flaps > DURING B-CHECK INSPECTION, FOUND RIGHT HAND INBD SLOT PANEL CRACKED TWO PLACES. INSTALLED NEW RIGHT HAND INBOARD SLOT PANEL IAW DC-8 SRM 51-3-0, 57-2-0. TASK NR 79753. - [SDR CKSA96069](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CKSA96069.md): Structure · cracked · Jul 5, 1996 · N781AL · Doug DC863 · Fuselage Main, Structure > DURING B-CHECK INSPECTION, FOUND CRACK IN SKIN STRUCTURE AT FWD ENTRY DOOR LOWER AFT CORNER MIGRATING UNDER KICK PLATE. REPAIRED IAW DC-8 SRM 53-2-0 FIG 15. TASK NR 79733. - [SDR CKSA96068](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CKSA96068.md): Angle · corroded · Jul 5, 1996 · N781AL · Doug DC863 · Fuselage, Stabilizer Attach Fittings > DURING B-CHECK INSPECTION, FOUND CARD NR 6820-0551 AREA RUDDER AND TAB EXTERIOR, VERTICAL STAB TO FUSELAGE ATTACH ANGLE CORRODED AT FS 1766. REPAIRED IAW DOUGLAS SRM 53-2-5. TASK NR 79743. - [SDR CKSA96067](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CKSA96067.md): Hinge Base · cracked · Jul 5, 1996 · N781AL · Doug DC863 · Trailing Edge Flaps > DURING B-CHECK INSPECTION, FOUND STATION 219 FLAP HINGE BASE HAS LARGE CRACK, 6 INCHES LONG. REMOVED AND REPLACED STA 219 FLAP HINGE BASE IAW DC-8 SRM 57-1-0. REMOVED AND REINSTALLED FLAP DRIVE LINKS IAW DC-8 MM CHAPTER 27-51-4, OPS CHECKED GOOD. TASK NR 79 - [SDR CKSA96066](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CKSA96066.md): Skin · cracked · Jul 5, 1996 · N781AL · Doug DC863 · Wing, Plate/Skin > DURING B-CHECK INSPECTION, FOUND TOP OF LEFT WING STA 74.8 HAS 2 CRACKS AT FASTENER NEAR LEADING EDGE. REPAIRED CRACKS AT LEFT WING STA 74.8 PER DC-8 SRM 57-2-1 FIG 10, TASK NR 79693. - [SDR CKSA95088](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CKSA95088.md): Connector · unsecured · Jul 11, 1995 · N781AL · Doug DC863 · Landing Gear Position and Warning > KTOL - UPLATCH CHECK FAILED, DOORS NOT LATCHED LIGHT ON IN UPLATCH AND WITH GEAR UP. ABNORMAL PROCEDURES COMPLIED WITH. FOUND NOSE GEAR LOCK SWITCH CONNECTOR NOT SECURED. CLEANED AND RESECURED CANNON PLUG. OPS CHECK GOOD ON GROUND IAW MM CHAPTER 32. NO DE - [SDR BUFA9503](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BUFA9503.md): Fitting · cracked · Feb 6, 1995 · N781AL · Doug DC863 · Trailing Edge Flaps > WHILE ACCOMPLISHING B-CHECK WORK CARD NR 605001, FOUND RT FLAP HORN O/B STA 219 CRACKED APPROXIMATELY 5 INCHES VERTICALLY. TYPICAL CRACK FWD OF AFT ATTACHMENT AT 1, PG 11 OF S/B 27-249. FLAP REMOVED AND FITTING REPLACED IAW SRM 51-3-0 AND 51-1-21. FLAP REIN ## 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 = 'N781AL' AND deregistration_id = 'N781AL-2017-10-31' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N781AL-2017-10-31/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.