# Service difficulty reports: N916TS, cancelled Mar 21, 2017 A list on [N916TS, cancelled Mar 21, 2017](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N916TS-2017-03-21.md). Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Newest first. - [SDR USAA119906](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/USAA119906.md): Light · corroded · Nov 12, 1999 · N916TS · Boeing 727254 · Emergency Lighting > OVERNIGHT L/S DCA- EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERATIVE RIGHT OVERWING EXIT. CLEANED CORROSION FROM LIGHT SOCKETS. OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMAL. (M) - [SDR USAA119904](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/USAA119904.md): Light · inoperative · Nov 12, 1999 · N916TS · Boeing 727254 · Emergency Lighting > OVERNIGHT L/S DCA - AFT AIRSTAIR EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. REPLACED EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS ASSEMBLY. OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMAL. (M) - [SDR USAA109903](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/USAA109903.md): Accessory Unit · inoperative · Oct 14, 1999 · N916TS · Boeing 727254 · Landing Gear Position and Warning > FLT 6050 - LGA-BOS - HAD TO USE GEAR TRIGGER TO RAISE GEAR. OIL COOLER CSD RETURNED TO NORMAL WHEN FLAPS RAISED FROM 5-2 DEGREES. AURAL WARNING SOUNDED. HAD TO PULL C/B TO SILENCE HORN. ALL OTHER INDICATIONS NORMAL. T/S TO LANDING GEAR ACCESSORY UNIT, REP - [SDR USAA079901](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/USAA079901.md): Battery Pack · discharged · Jul 21, 1999 · N916TS · Boeing 727254 · Emergency Lighting > RIGHT FORWARD OVERWING EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REPLACED BATTERY PACK OPERATIONAL CHECK OK. (M) - [SDR USAA049905](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/USAA049905.md): Duct · damaged · Apr 15, 1999 · N916TS · Boeing 727254 · Pneumatic Distribution System > FLT 6520- DCA-LGA - AIR RETURN TO DCA - NR 1 ENGINE FIRE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON TAKEOFF, REDUCED THROTTLE TO IDLE, LIGHT EXTINGUISHED MOMENTARILY. RANCID SMELL IN CABIN, NO SECONDARY ENGINE INDICATIONS. REPLACED 8TH STAGE DUCT. (M) - [SDR USAA039914](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/USAA039914.md): Module · leaking · Mar 19, 1999 · N916TS · Boeing 727254 · Hydraulic System, Main > FLT 6470 - DCA-LGA - EN ROUTE LOST ALL SYSTEM 'A' HYDRAULIC FLUID. EMERGENCY DECLARED. MANUAL LANDING GEAR EXTENSION PERFORMED. FOUND SYSTEM 'A' AILERON MODULAR PACKAGE SEPARATED. REPLACED AILERON PACKAGE PER MM 27-10-141. REPLACED NR 1 AND NR 2 ENGINE HY - [SDR USAA129810J](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/USAA129810J.md): Floorbeam · corrosion · Dec 17, 1998 · N916TS · Boeing 727254 · Fuselage Main, Floor Beam > CABIN FLOOR STRUCTURE BEAM UPPER FLANGE, LOWER SECTION BS 1148, AT RBL 12 EVIDENCE OF CORROSION. INSTALLED REPAIR ON CABIN FLOORBEAM UPPER FLANGE BS 1148, RBL 12. ACCOMPLISHED IAW 727 SRM 53-10-8, FIG 8. MATERIAL USED 7075T-6,.090 INCH. - [SDR USAA129810I](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/USAA129810I.md): Skin · damaged · Dec 17, 1998 · N916TS · Boeing 727254 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin > FUSELAGE EXTERIOR - TEMPORARY PLUG REPAIR INSTALLED IN FUSELAGE SKIN BETWEEN BS 950D AND BS 950E, BETWEEN STR 22R AND STR 23R. INSTALLED FLUSH REPAIR AT FUSELAGE EXTERIOR SKIN BETWEEN BS 950D AND BS 950E, STR 22R AND STR 23R. ACCOMPLISHED IAW B727 SRM 53-30- - [SDR USAA129810H](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/USAA129810H.md): Skin · corroded · Dec 17, 1998 · N916TS · Boeing 727254 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin > BULGE ON FUSELAGE EXTERIOR SKIN LEFT HAND SIDE STA 1183, BETWEEN STR 20 AND STR 22 NEXT TO LAVATORY SERVICE PANEL. INSTALLED STRINGER AND EXTERNAL DOUBLER REPAIR AT LEFT HAND BS 1183 FROM STR 20L TO STR 22L. ACCOMPLISHED IAW AVITAS ENGINEERING ORDER NR 98PMS - [SDR USAA129810G](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/USAA129810G.md): Frame · cracked · Dec 17, 1998 · N916TS · Boeing 727254 · Fuselage Main, Frame > RIGHT CABIN FRAME STA 930 CRACKED BETWEEN STR 14R - STR 15R BELOW CABIN WINDOW. ACCOMPLISHED RIGHT CABIN FRAME REPAIR BS 930 BETWEEN STR 14 - STR 15R. INSTALLED KIT NR 65C25313-2. ACCOMPLISHED IAW SB 727-53-130 AND SB 727-53-162. (X) - [SDR USAA129810F](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/USAA129810F.md): Frame · cracked · Dec 17, 1998 · N916TS · Boeing 727254 · Fuselage Main, Frame > LEFT CABIN FRAME STA 930 CRACKED BETWEEN STR 14L - STR 15L BELOW CABIN WINDOW. ACCOMPLISHED LEFT CABIN WINDOW FRAME REPAIR BS 930 BETWEEN STR 14L AND STR 15L. INSTALLED KIT NR 65C25313-1. ACCOMPLISHED IAW SB 727-53-130 AND SB 727-53-162. (X) - [SDR USAA129810E](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/USAA129810E.md): Seat Track · corroded · Dec 17, 1998 · N916TS · Boeing 727254 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings > CABIN SEAT TRACK LIGHT CORROSION FROM BS 380 THROUGH BS 760.95 LBL 25.5. REPLACED CABIN SEAT TRACK LBL 25.5 FROM BS 380 TO BS 480. MATERIAL USED BAC 1570-797, 100 INCHES LONG. ACCOMPLISHED IAW SRM 51-30-2 FIG 1. (X) - [SDR USAA129810D](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/USAA129810D.md): Tube · worn · Dec 17, 1998 · N916TS · Boeing 727254 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System > RIGHT WING FUEL VENT TUBE SURFACE AND CLAMPS WORN BETWEEN WS 491 - WS 686 INTERIOR. ACCOMPLISHED RIGHT WING FUEL VENT TUBE REPAIRS WS 491.5, 546.5, 574.0, 601.5, 629.0, 656.5, AND 686.5. MATERIAL USED 2024T-3,.040 INCH, 2.5 INCHES BY 3.0 INCHES. ACCOMPLISH - [SDR USAA129810C](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/USAA129810C.md): Skin · cracked · Dec 17, 1998 · N916TS · Boeing 727254 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin > FUSELAGE SKIN CRACKED ABOVE THE RBL 70.5 CHORD ANGLE, BS 848.95 WL 196. EMANATING FROM THE FLOOR BEAM ATTACH ANGLE, LOWER FASTENER. INSTALLED FUSELAGE SKIN REPAIR RIGHT BS 848.95. MATERIAL USED 15-5PH HT 180-200 KSI 12 INCHES BY 31 INCHES. ACCOMPLISHED IAW - [SDR USAA129810B](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/USAA129810B.md): Angle · cracked · Dec 17, 1998 · N916TS · Boeing 727254 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > VERTICAL FLANGE OF THE RBL 70.5 WING TO CENTER TANK CHORD ANGLE IS CRACKED IN TWO PLACES, LOWER FASTENER. BS 846, WL 193, 15 INCHES BELOW CABIN FLOOR. INSTALLED BS 870 PREVENTIVE MOD RT SIDE KIT NR 65-92431-2. ACCOMPLISHED IAW SB 727-53-116. INSTALLED RT S - [SDR USAA129810A](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/USAA129810A.md): Chord · corrosion · Dec 17, 1998 · N916TS · Boeing 727254 · Horizontal Stabilizer Structure > LEFT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER AFT SPAR AT UPPER AND LOWER CHORDS HAS CORROSION AT ATTACH ANGLE TO AFT HINGE FITTING AT STABILIZER STA 32 INCH. ACCESS THROUGH LOWER INBOARD ACCESS PANELS 9112, 9121. INSTALLED DOUBLER REPAIR ON LEFT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER LOWER CH - [SDR TAOA099805](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TAOA099805.md): Smoke Detector · failed · Sep 6, 1998 · N916TS · Boeing 727254 · Smoke Detection > FLIGHT 6520 - DCA-LGA - FORWARD LAVATORY SMOKE DETECTOR GOES OFF CONTINOUSLY. REPLACED FORWARD LAVATORY SMOKE DETECTOR OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMAL. (M) - [SDR TAOA079809](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TAOA079809.md): Fire Loop · malfunctioned · Jul 16, 1998 · N916TS · Boeing 727254 · Fire Detection > FLT 6480 - DCA-LGA - WHEEL WELL FIRE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON IN FLIGHT FOLLOWED EMERGENCY PROCEDURES. REPLACED NOSE WHEEL WELL FIRE LOOP ALSO REPLACED MAIN LEFT AND RIGHT WHEEL WELL FIRE LOOP. REPLACED FIRE AND OVERHEAT CONTROL BOX. PERFORMED RESISTANCE CHECK - [SDR TAOA039801](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TAOA039801.md): Battery Pack · discharged · Mar 3, 1998 · N916TS · Boeing 727254 · Emergency Lighting > FLT 6443 - DCA - RIGHT FORWARD OVERWING INTERIOR EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERATIVE. BATTERY PACK REPLACED, OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMAL PER MM 33-50. (M) - [SDR TAOA029806](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TAOA029806.md): Wire · broken · Feb 14, 1998 · N916TS · Boeing 727254 · Light System Wiring > EPL LIGHTS AT ROW 16 THROUGH ROW 19 INOPERATIVE AT FLOOR TRACK. REPAIRED BROKEN WIRE AND REINSTALLED EPL TRACK SECTION. OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMAL PER MM 33-50-0. (FLIGHT 6530 FOUND ON L/S LGA). (X) - [SDR TAOA129703](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TAOA129703.md): Hyd Pump · failed · Dec 16, 1997 · N916TS · Boeing 727254 · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), Main > FLT 6540 - DCA-LGA - DIVERTED TO JFK, AFTER TAKEOFF AND FLAP RETRACTION, EXPERIENCED HYDRAULIC SYSTEM 'B' FAILURE, HYDRAULIC BRAKE PRESSURE NORMAL. ACCOMPLISHED ABNORMAL PROCEDURE. REPLACED NR 1 'B' SYSTEM HYDRAULIC PUMP, NR 1 AND 2 'B' PUMP PRESSURE AND CAS - [SDR TAOA109704](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TAOA109704.md): Fire Detector · malfunctioned · Oct 6, 1997 · N916TS · Boeing 727254 · Fire Detection > FLT 6141 - BOS-LGA - WHEEL WELL FIRE LIGHT AND BELL CAME ON DURING DESCENT INTO LAGUARDIA, EMERGENCY PROCEDURES APPLIED, LIGHT EXTINGUISHED WHEN LANDING GEAR CAME DOWN. INSPECTED WHEEL WELLS AND OPERATIONAL CHECKED FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM IAW MM 26-11-0 AND 26- - [SDR TAOA089711](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TAOA089711.md): Fire Loop · dirty · Aug 26, 1997 · N916TS · Boeing 727254 · Fire Detection > DCA/LGA - FLT 6450 - WHEELWELL FIRE WARNING LIGHT FLICKERED ON AND OFF ON FINAL. INSPECTED WHEELWELL AREA AND FIRE DETECTION LOOPS, ALL NORMAL. CLEANED FIRE DETECTION LOOP CONNECTORS IN LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELWELL, CHECKS OK PER MM 26-12-1. (X) - [SDR TAOA059710](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TAOA059710.md): Smoke Detector · failed · May 19, 1997 · N916TS · Boeing 727254 · Smoke Detection > FLT 6440 - DCA-LGA - SMOKE DETECTOR WENT OFF IN AFT LAVATORY DURING TAXI, RETURNED TO GATE. REPLACED AFT LAVATORY SMOKE DETECTOR, OPERATIONAL CHECKS NORMAL PER MM CHAPTER 26. (M) - [SDR TAOA049709](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TAOA049709.md): Battery Charger · defective · Apr 17, 1997 · N916TS · Boeing 727254 · Battery/Charger System > FLT 6081 - BOS-LGA - ELECTRICAL SMELL NOTICED AFT SECTION OF COCKPIT. FOUND BATTERY CHARGER OVERCHARGING BATTERY. REPLACED BATTERY CHARGER PER MM 24-30-41. REPLACED BATTERY PER MM 24-30-11. (M) - [SDR TAOA099603](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TAOA099603.md): Bypass Switch · inoperative · Sep 8, 1996 · N916TS · Boeing 727254 · Engine Oil Indicating System > NR 3 ENGINE OIL FILTER BYPASS LIGHT ILLUMINATED FIVE MINUTES AFTER TAKEOFF, OIL PRESSURE AND QUANTITY WERE NORMAL. ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN AND WINDMILLED AT GREATER THAN 10 PSI OIL PRESSURE FOR 10 MINUTES. REPLACED NR 3 OIL FILTER BYPASS LIGHT SWITCH AND MAIN O - [SDR TAOA049615](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TAOA049615.md): Det Contl Unit · malfunctioned · Apr 26, 1996 · N916TS · Boeing 727254 · Fire Detection > FLT NR 6431 - LGA-DCA - ENGINE FIRE WARNING NR 1 CAME ON. PULLED ENGINE DETECTOR 'B' LOOP CIRCUIT BREAKER TO EXTINGUISH LIGHT. ENGINE SHUT DOWN. REPLACED NR 1 ENGINE FIRE WALL LOOP. REPLACE, FIRE DETECTOR CONTROL UNIT. FUNCTIONAL CHECK OF NR 1 ENGINE FIRE - [SDR TAOA049613](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TAOA049613.md): Fire Loop · malfunctioned · Apr 25, 1996 · N916TS · Boeing 727254 · Fire Detection > NR 1 ENGINE FIRE WARNING BELL SOUNDED AND SWITCH ILLUMINATED IN CRUISE. ENGINE SHUTDOWN, FIRE WARNING WENT OUT FOR REMAINDER OF THE FLIGHT. ENGINE INSPECTED FOR FIRE DAMAGE NONE FOUND. FIRE WARNING SELF TEST CHECKED OK. REPLACED ENGINE WIRING HARNESS AND F - [SDR TAOA049603](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TAOA049603.md): Fire Loop · chafed · Apr 1, 1996 · N916TS · Boeing 727254 · Fire Detection > ON TAKEOFF ROLL, NR 1 ENGINE FIRE WARNING LIGHT AND BELL CAME ON. REJECTED TAKEOFF. FOUND 'B' LOOP INSULATION CHAFED THROUGH APPROX.03125 INCH IN LENGTH. REPAIRED WIRE AND INSTALLED WIRE PROTECTOR. OPERATIONAL CHECK OK. (M) - [SDR TAOA049602](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TAOA049602.md): Fire Element · failed · Apr 1, 1996 · N916TS · Boeing 727254 · Fire Detection > ON TAKEOFF ROLL, NR 1 ENGINE FIRE WARNING LIGHT AND BELL WENT ON, ABORTED TAKEOFF, FLIGHT NR 6421. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 1 ENGINE LOWER FIRE WARNING SYSTEM ELEMENT. (M) - [SDR TAOA039614](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TAOA039614.md): Battery · discharged · Mar 16, 1996 · N916TS · Boeing 727254 · Emergency Lighting > EMERGENCY LIGHT AT AFT AIRSTAIRS INOPERABLE. REPLACED BATTERIES - EMERGENCY LIGHT AT AFT AIRSTAIRS - OPS CHECKED OK. (X) - [SDR TAOA039610](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TAOA039610.md): Light · shorted · Mar 12, 1996 · N916TS · Boeing 727254 · Emergency Lighting > RIGHT CABIN CONTROL LIGHTING CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPPED. RESET, BUT TRIPPED AGAIN. REPLACED LIGHT ASSEMBLY. OPERATIONAL CHECK OK. (X) - [SDR TAOA029603](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TAOA029603.md): Lamp · inoperative · Feb 7, 1996 · N916TS · Boeing 727254 · Emergency Lighting > EPL ROW 11 HAS 1 LAMP INOP. RELAMPED, OPERATIONAL CHECK OK. (M) - [SDR TAOA119504](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TAOA119504.md): Smoke Detector · defective · Nov 7, 1995 · N916TS · Boeing 727254 · Smoke Detection > AFT LAVATORY SMOKE DETECTOR INOPERABLE, GOES OFF IN FLIGHT. DISCONNECTED SMOKE DETECTOR. REPLACED SMOKE DETECTOR FOR AFT LAVATORY, CHECKS OK. (M) - [SDR TAOA109512](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TAOA109512.md): Chord Angle · corroded · Oct 16, 1995 · N916TS · Boeing 727254 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > VISUAL INSPECTION PERFORMED DURING C-CHECK, REVEALED A 7 INCH LONG CORRODED AREA FROM BS 314 TO BS 321 ON THE NOSE WHEEL WELL RIGHT CHORD ANGLE. REPLACED CHORD ANGLE, P/N 65-19862-2, PER SRM STANDARD PRACTICE. (M) - [SDR TAOA109511](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TAOA109511.md): Vertical Beam · cracked · Oct 16, 1995 · N916TS · Boeing 727254 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > ROUTINE VISUAL AND EDDY CURRENT INSPECTIONS PERFORMED DURING C-CHECK, REVEALED A 3 INCH CRACK AT WL 237 ON BS 1183 RBL 36.9 VERTICAL BEAM, AND A 1.5 INCH CRACK AT WL 238 ON THE LEFT 36.9 VERTICAL BEAM. INSTALLED REPAIR DOUBLERS PER SB 727-53-0192 RI (EA S1435 - [SDR TAOA079504](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TAOA079504.md): Fire Warning · activated · Jul 30, 1995 · N916TS · Boeing 727254 · Fire Detection > FLT 6602 - AT 5,000 FEET, 250 KNOTS, WHEELWELL WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON WITH FIRE BELL. LIGHT WENT OUT WHEN GEAR DOORS OPENED. INSPECTION OF WHEELWELL AREA REVEALED NO EVIDENCE OF FIRE. SUSPECT HOT BRAKES IN THE WHEELWELL AREA ACTIVATED THE FIRE WARNING SYSTE - [SDR TAOA059507](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TAOA059507.md): Turbine · failed · May 12, 1995 · N916TS · Boeing 727254 · Turbine Section > NR 1 ENGINE FAILED ON TAKEOFF FROM DCA AT 1500 FT. EGT INCREASED, ENGINE SHUTDOWN. RETURNED DCA. FOUND TURBINE SECTION FAILED, REPLACED ENGINE. TRIMMED ENGINE AND CHECKED OPERATION PER MM 71-00. (W) ## 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 = 'N916TS' AND deregistration_id = 'N916TS-2017-03-21' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N916TS-2017-03-21/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.