# Service difficulty reports: N953N, cancelled Mar 20, 2013 A list on [N953N, cancelled Mar 20, 2013](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N953N-2013-03-20.md). Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Newest first. - [SDR 0201009903](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0201009903.md): Frame · cracked · Feb 22, 2002 · N953N · Doug DC931 · Fuselage Main, Structure > During Mck in ATL, Sta 1076 frame was found cracked at longeron 15L. Repaired per EA 99-185571. - [SDR 0200639903](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0200639903.md): Frame · cracked · Feb 22, 2002 · N953N · Doug DC931 · Fuselage Main, Structure > During M ckin ATL, Sta 1076 frame was found cracked at longeron 15L. EA 99-185571 allows for repair for the frame. - [SDR 02010399003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/02010399003.md): Longeron · cracked · Feb 18, 2002 · N953N · Doug DC931 · Fuselage Main, Structure > During MCK in ATL, Longeron 23R was found cracked at sta 758. Repaired per EA 99-185561. - [SDR 0201029903](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0201029903.md): Pressure Panel · cracked · Feb 13, 2002 · N953N · Doug DC931 · Fuselage Main, Structure > During Hck in ATL 2 cracks were found on the station 105 pressure panel, X=35rh (1.0") and x=25rh (1.0"). repaired per EA 99-185564. - [SDR 0200629903](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0200629903.md): Pressure Panel · cracked · Feb 13, 2002 · N953N · Doug DC931 · Fuselage Main, Structure > During M-ck in ATL, cracks were found in the flight compartment horizontal pressure panel at sta 105. The cracks are located at RH x=35 1.0" and RH X=25 1.0". Repaired per EA 99-185564. - [SDR 0200469903](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0200469903.md): Pressure Panel · cracked · Feb 13, 2002 · N953N · Doug DC931 · Fuselage Main, Structure > during Mck in ATL, cracks were found int the flight compartment horizontal pressure panel at station 105. RH x=35 1"long, RH X=25 1"long. Repaired per EA 99-185564. - [SDR 0104739903](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0104739903.md): Warning System · malfunctioned · Dec 8, 2001 · N953N · Doug DC931 · Smoke Detection > WHILE AT CRUISE FL280, RECEIVED FORWARD CARGO SMOKE INDICATION. THE MASTER WARNING ILLUMINATED ACCOMPANIED WITH A FIRE BELL. COMPLIED WITH COM PROCEDURES AND DISCHARGED BOTH EXTINGUISHER BOTTLES INTO THE FORWARD CARGO AREA. NO SMOKE EVER IN CABIN OR COCKPIT - [SDR 9900829903](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9900829903.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Feb 24, 1999 · N953N · Doug DC931 · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead > DURING PERIODIC CHECK, FOUND FORWARD SIDE OF AFT PRESSURE BULKHEAD RIGHT SIDE STIFFENER CRACKED ON OUTBOARD END. REPAIRED PER EA 99-163459. - [SDR 9900619903](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9900619903.md): Skin · cracked · Feb 18, 1999 · N953N · Doug DC931 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin > DURING PERIODIC CHECK, FOUND FUSELAGE EXTERIOR SKIN CRACKED AT FASTENERS AT FS 69.5 BETWEEN LONGERONS 14L THRU 17L. REPLACED SKIN PER EA 99-163379. - [SDR 9900529903](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9900529903.md): Hinge · corroded · Feb 16, 1999 · N953N · Doug DC931 · Horizontal Stabilizer Structure > DURING PERIODIC CHECK, FOUND HORIZONTAL STABILIZER HINGE FITTING CORRODED LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES. REPAIRED PER EA 99-163778. - [SDR 9808549903](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9808549903.md): Antenna · failed · May 6, 1998 · N953N · Doug DC931 · Visual Omnirange (VOR) System > BOTH VOR SYSTEMS FAILED AFTER TAKEOFF. FLIGHT WAS RETURNED TO MSP AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. REPLACED RIGHT VOR ANTENNA AND TRANSFORMER ASSEMBLY. OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMAL. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. - [SDR 9801529903](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9801529903.md): Power Supply · discharged · Jan 23, 1998 · N953N · Doug DC931 · Emergency Lighting > DURING LINE MAINTENANCE INSPECTION, FOUND AFT EMERGENCY ESCAPE PATH LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. REPLACED POWER SUPPLY, OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMAL. - [SDR 9801879903](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9801879903.md): Doubler · cracked · Jan 17, 1998 · N953N · Doug DC931 · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead > DURING PERIODIC CHECK, FOUND A CRACK IN THE AFT PRESSURE BULKHEAD UPPER LEFT WEB DOUBLER. REPAIRED PER EA 99-154224. - [SDR 9800469903](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9800469903.md): Clips · sprung · Jan 9, 1998 · N953N · Doug DC931 · Aerodynamic Fairings > DURING TAIL CONE FUNCTIONAL CHECK, FOUND THAT INSUFFICIENT FORCE WAS REQUIRED TO REMOVE INTERIOR HANDLE. REPLACED HANDLE CLIPS, FUNCTIONAL CHECK OK. - [SDR 9720629903](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9720629903.md): Battery · discharged · Oct 31, 1997 · N953N · Doug DC931 · Escape Slide > DURING PERIODIC CHECK, FORWARD GALLEY SERVICE DOOR EVACUATION SLIDE FAILED BATTERY TEST. REPLACED SLIDE, OPERATIONAL CHECK OK. - [SDR 9720369903](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9720369903.md): Battery · discharged · Oct 30, 1997 · N953N · Doug DC931 · Escape Slide > DURING PERIODIC CHECK, FORWARD ENTRY DOOR EVACUATION SLIDE FAILED BATTERY TEST. REPLACED SLIDE. - [SDR 9716839903](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9716839903.md): Wire · shorted · Sep 6, 1997 · N953N · Doug DC931 · Landing Gear Position and Warning > DURING APPROACH, LANDING GEAR GREEN DOWNLOCK LIGHTS DID NOT ILLUMINATE AFTER GEAR EXTENSION. CREW PERFORMED GO-AROUND AND FOUND LANDING GEAR WARNING CIRCUIT BREAKER POPPED. RESET BREAKER AND NORMAL INDICATIONS WERE ACHIEVED. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT - [SDR 9716009903](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9716009903.md): Engine · smoked · Aug 19, 1997 · N953N · Doug DC931 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System > TOWER REPORTED SMOKE FROM RIGHT ENGINE ON TAKEOFF ROLL. TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED AT 105 KNOTS AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO THE GATE. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND FOUND FUEL ON RIGHT WING TIP AT VENT BOX AREA. RAN RIGHT ENGINE TO TAKEOFF POWER FOR THREE MINUTES AND NO - [SDR 9707529903](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9707529903.md): Connector · loose · Apr 12, 1997 · N953N · Doug DC931 · Emergency Lighting > DURING LINE MAINTENANCE INSPECTION, FOUND TAIL CONE EMERGENCY LIGHT ABOVE INTERIOR HANDLE INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE FOUND PIN PUSHED BACK AT LIGHT CONNECTOR. REPOSITIONED PIN, OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMAL. - [SDR 9707539903](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9707539903.md): Telescope Duct · cracked · Apr 9, 1997 · N953N · Doug DC931 · Leading Edge Slat Control System > DURING APPROACH, SLAT DISAGREEMENT LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON INITIAL SLAT EXTENSION WITH A ROLL TO THE LEFT. RECYCLED SLATS WITH SAME RESULT, AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING WAS ACCOMPLISHED USING FLAPS ONLY. MAINTENANCE FOUND NR 2 TELESCOPE DUCT LOOSE AND CRACKED. REPLAC - [SDR 9707209903](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9707209903.md): Wire · broken · Apr 5, 1997 · N953N · Doug DC931 · Light System Wiring > DURING PREFLIGHT CHECK, FOUND EMERGENCY LIGHTS CHARGING CIRCUIT BREAKER POPPED. REPAIRED WIRE AT TAIL CONE SLIDE LIGHT PACK, OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMAL. - [SDR 9704259903](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9704259903.md): Cables · damaged · Feb 27, 1997 · N953N · Doug DC931 · Aerodynamic Fairings > DURING LINE CHECK, FOUND THAT INADEQUATE FORCE WAS REQUIRED TO DEPLOY THE TAILCONE. ALSO, FOUND COATING ON INTERIOR RELEASE HANDLE CABLE CRACKED. REPLACED CABLE, RIGGED CABLES AND LATCHES, FUNCTIONAL TEST OK. - [SDR 9702219903](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9702219903.md): Outflow Valve · malfunctioned · Feb 4, 1997 · N953N · Doug DC931 · Pressure Regulator/Outflow Valve > AUTO CABIN PRESSURIZATION FAILED AFTER TAKEOFF. FLIGHT RETURNED TO CLE AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED OUTFLOW VALVE ACTUATOR. OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMAL. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. - [SDR 9626319903](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9626319903.md): Power Supply · failed · Dec 12, 1996 · N953N · Doug DC931 · Emergency Lighting > DURING LINE MAINTENANCE INSPECTION, FOUND NACELLE EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE REPLACED POWER SUPPLY, OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMAL. - [SDR 9625709903](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9625709903.md): Battery · discharged · Nov 29, 1996 · N953N · Doug DC931 · Emergency Lighting > DURING LINE MAINTENANCE INSPECTION, FOUND COCKPIT OVERHEAD EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. REPLACED POWER SUPPLY BATTERIES, OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMAL. - [SDR 9622389903](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9622389903.md): Clamps · loose · Oct 16, 1996 · N953N · Doug DC931 · Pneumatic Distribution System > TAIL COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE HIGH LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER TAKEOFF. FLIGHT RETURNED TO MEM AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE FOUND LOOSE CLAMPS ON CROSSFEED VALVE AND RIGHT AUGMENTATION VALVE. TIGHTENED CLAMPS, LEAK AND OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMAL. - [SDR 9619999903](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9619999903.md): Batteries · discharged · Sep 15, 1996 · N953N · Doug DC931 · Emergency Lighting > DURING LINE MAINTENANCE INSPECTION, FOUND OVERHEAD EMERGENCY LIGHTS IN FORWARD CABIN AND AT ROWS 13 THROUGH 14 INOPERATIVE. REPLACED BATTERIES, OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMAL. - [SDR 9618489903](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9618489903.md): Seal · dislodged · Aug 17, 1996 · N953N · Doug DC931 · Galley Doors > DURING CLIMB, THE FLIGHT CREW HEARD A LOUD SLAPPING NOISE BY THE FORWARD GALLEY SERVICE DOOR, PRESSURIZATION WAS NORMAL. RETURNED TO MSP WITHOUT FURHTER INCIDENT. FOUND THE FORWARD GALLEY SERVICE DOOR SEAL OUT OF ITS RETAINER AT THE UPPER FORWARD CORNER. DE - [SDR 9618499903](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9618499903.md): Seal · dislodged · Aug 16, 1996 · N953N · Doug DC931 · Galley Doors > DURING TAKEOFF, THE FLIGHT CREW FELT VIBRATION AND HEARD A LOUD SLAPPING NOISE BY THE FORWARD GALLEY SERVICE DOOR. RETURNED TO MSP WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. FOUND THE FORWARD GALLEY SERVICE DOOR SEAL OUT OF THE RETAINER AT THE UPPER FORWARD CORNER. REINSTAL - [SDR 9614349903](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9614349903.md): Compressor · stalled · Jun 27, 1996 · N953N · Doug DC931 · Turbine Engine Compressor Section > DURING TAKEOFF, THE NR 2 ENGINE EXPERIENCED A COMPRESSOR STALL ACCOMPANIED BY HIGH EGT AND A DECREASE IN EPR OF 0.1. ENGINE RECOVERED AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO MIA AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. ENGINE WAS TESTED PER PWA MANUAL, ENGINE PERFORMANCE WAS WITHI - [SDR 9612929903](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9612929903.md): Power Supply · inoperative · Jun 9, 1996 · N953N · Doug DC931 · Emergency Lighting > DURING LINE CHECK, FOUND LEFT NACELLE EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REPLACED POWER SUPPLY, OPERATIONAL CHECK OK. - [SDR 9611479903](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9611479903.md): Vent Valve · stuck open · May 24, 1996 · N953N · Doug DC931 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System > FUEL BEGAN VENTING FROM RIGHT WING AFTER TAKEOFF. FLIGHT DIVERTED TO DTW AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE TRANSFERRED FUEL INTO CENTER TANK AND RAN ALL SIX PUMPS WITH CROSSFEED VALVE OPEN. NO TRANSFERRING OF FUEL WAS NOTED. FOUND DEBRIS IN LEFT TAN - [SDR 9611309903](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9611309903.md): Light · inoperative · May 22, 1996 · N953N · Doug DC931 · Emergency Lighting > DURING LINE MAINTENANCE INSPECTION, FOUND LEFT NACELLE EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERATIVE. PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED ON SECOND ATTEMPT. - [SDR 9610369903](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9610369903.md): Power Supply · malfunctioned · May 7, 1996 · N953N · Doug DC931 · Emergency Lighting > DURING PERIODIC CHECK, FOUND LEFT NACELLE EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REPLACED POWER SUPPLY, OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMAL. - [SDR 9608219903](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9608219903.md): Door Switch · malfunctioned · Apr 11, 1996 · N953N · Doug DC931 · Landing Gear Position and Warning > DURING CRUISE FLIGHT, LANDING GEAR DOOR OPEN LIGHT ILLUMINATED. LIGHT COULD NOT BE EXTINGUISHED USING COCKPIT OPERATING PROCEDURES. FLIGHT RETURNED TO DTW AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE LEFT MAIN GEAR DOOR POSITION SWITCH BAD. REPLACED - [SDR 9607259903](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9607259903.md): Fitting · cracked · Mar 28, 1996 · N953N · Doug DC931 · Cargo/Baggage Doors > DURING H-CHECK, FOUND A CRACK IN THE AFT CARGO DOOR UPPER AFT BEAM END FITTING. REPLACED FITTING. - [SDR 9607149903](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9607149903.md): Fitting · cracked · Mar 25, 1996 · N953N · Doug DC931 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > DURING H-CHECK, FOUND A CRACK IN THE LONGERON 30 SPLICE FITTING AT FS 570. REPLACED SPLICE PER SRM 51-30-2. - [SDR 9521729903](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9521729903.md): Battery Pack · discharged · Dec 26, 1995 · N953N · Doug DC931 · Emergency Lighting > DURING LINE MAINTENANCE INSPECTION, FOUND FORWARD CABIN OVERHEAD EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. REPLACED BATTERY PACK. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD. - [SDR 9521689903](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9521689903.md): Green Light · malfunctioned · Dec 25, 1995 · N953N · Doug DC931 · Landing Gear Position and Warning > ON APPROACH INTO DTW, NOSE LANDING GEAR GREEN LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE ON GEAR EXTENSION. RECYCLED GEAR AND NORMAL INDICATIONS WERE ACHIEVED. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. CYCLED GEAR SEVERAL TIMES. ALL CHECKED NORMAL. PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. - [SDR 9517549903](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9517549903.md): Clips · out of adjust · Nov 3, 1995 · N953N · Doug DC931 · Aerodynamic Fairings > DURING LINE CHECK, FOUND THAT EXCESSIVE FORCE WAS REQUIRED TO PULL THE INTERIOR TAILCONE HANDLE FROM THE CLIPS. REPLACED THE AFT CLIP, CLEANED THE FORWARD CLIP, AND ADJUSTED BOTH. CHECKED OK. - [SDR 9516999903](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9516999903.md): Throw Limiter · out of adjust · Oct 29, 1995 · N953N · Doug DC931 · Rudder Control System > DURING TAKEOFF, FLAP/RUDDER STOP LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CREW ABORTED TAKEOFF. ADJUSTED AUXILIARY RUDDER THROW LIMITER. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD. - [SDR 9512669903](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9512669903.md): Tq Ind · malfunctioned · Aug 15, 1995 · N953N · Doug DC931 · Engine BMEP/Torque Indicating > THE NR 2 N1 INDICATOR FAILED ON TAKEOFF ROLL, THE TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED. THE N1 INDICATOR WAS PLACED ON MEL AND THE FLIGHT RESUMED ITS SCHEDULED ROUTE. SUBSEQUENT REPLACEMENT OF THE INDICATOR RESTORED NORMAL SYSTEM OPERATION. ## 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 = 'N953N' AND deregistration_id = 'N953N-2013-03-20' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N953N-2013-03-20/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.