# Service difficulty reports: N979AX, cancelled May 23, 2017

A list on [N979AX, cancelled May 23, 2017](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N979AX-2017-05-23.md).

Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Newest first.

Page 1 of 2 · 97 reports

- [SDR ABXA080005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA080005.md): Downlock Switch · faulty · Jan 5, 2008 · N979AX · Doug DC941 · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > ON 1ST LANDING GEAR EXTENSION, NOSE GEAR LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE, RED LIGHT WENT OUT. RECYCLED LANDING GEAR, NOSE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON 2ND EXTENSION. REPLACED NOSE GEAR DOWNLOCK SWITCH IAW DC9 AMM 32-60-01-2.
- [SDR ABXA070254](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA070254.md): Thermal Switch · defective · Aug 4, 2007 · N979AX · Doug DC941 · Windshield/Door Rain/Ice Removal
  > DURING DESCENT INTO PIE, THERE WAS A ELECTRICAL SMELL IN THE COCKPIT NEAR FIRST OFFICER'S CLEARVIEW WINDOW. INSPECTED WIRING BEHIND RIGHT CONSOLE, OVERHEAD CONSOLE AND WIRING HARNESS IN E & E COMPARTMENT. NO BURNT OR DAMAGED WIRING NOTED. SUSPECT FIRST OFFI
- [SDR ABXA070244](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA070244.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Jul 5, 2007 · N979AX · Doug DC941 · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead
  > AFT PRESSURE BULKHEAD LEFT DOOR CORNER SKIN HAD RADIAL CRACK OF UNKNOWN LENGTH IN LOWER INBOARD PORTION ONLY. NO PREVIOUS REPAIRS INSTALLED. REPAIRED LEFT LOWER CORNER DOOR OF AFT PRESSURE BULKHEAD IAW DWG J060088-525.
- [SDR ABXA070245](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA070245.md): Structure · corroded · Jul 5, 2007 · N979AX · Doug DC941 · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > COCKPIT SUBFLOOR CHAFED IN SEVERAL LOCATIONS AT STA 160 AND 148. REPAIRED AREA IAW DC9 SRM 53-01.
- [SDR ABXA070243](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA070243.md): Fitting · corroded · Jul 3, 2007 · N979AX · Doug DC941 · Fuselage Main, Attach Fittings
  > FITTING EXFOLIATED ON SLANT PANEL UNDER LEFT BUTT LINE 22 AT STA 737. REPLACED FITTING IAW DC9 SRM.
- [SDR ABXA070070](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA070070.md): Bulb · inoperative · Mar 15, 2007 · N979AX · Doug DC941 · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > LEFT MAIN GEAR GREEN DOWNLOCK LIGHT FAILED TO COME ON FOR LANDING. ALT GEAR LIGHT INDICATED GEAR DOWN. RECYCLED LANDING GEAR AND LIGHT CAME ON AFTER A TIME. FOUND BOTH LEFT GEAR INDICATION LIGHT BULBS MUSHROOMED AT CONTACTS. RELAMPED BULB AS REQUIRED. OPS
- [SDR ABXA070017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA070017.md): Battery · discharged · Jan 16, 2007 · N979AX · Doug DC941 · Emergency Lighting
  > EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS GO OFF AFTER 5 SECONDS. REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHT POWER SUPPLY BATTERIES IAW DC9 MM 33-53-00-8-0001.
- [SDR ABXA060266](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA060266.md): Battery · discharged · Sep 16, 2006 · N979AX · Doug DC941 · Emergency Lighting
  > EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACK IAW DC9 MM 33-53-02-4.
- [SDR ABXA050225](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA050225.md): Fitting · cracked · Jun 13, 2005 · N979AX · Doug DC941 · Fuselage Main, Attach Fittings
  > LONGERON 25 LEFT, END FITTING CRACKED, STA 617. REMOVED AND REPLACED LONGERON 25 LEFT END FITTING IAW DC-9 SRM.
- [SDR ABXA050156](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA050156.md): Shear Tie · cracked · Jun 13, 2005 · N979AX · Doug DC941 · Fuselage Internal Mounting Structure
  > SHEAR TIE CRACKED AT LONGERON 27 LEFT, FS 695. REPAIRED IAW DC-9 SSRM DWG K05159 AND DC-9 SRM 51-30-5.
- [SDR ABXA050157](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA050157.md): Fitting · cracked · Jun 13, 2005 · N979AX · Doug DC941 · Fuselage Main, Attach Fittings
  > END FITTING LONGERON 30, CRACKED FS 644, LEFT SIDE. REMOVED AND REPLACED END FITTING AT LONGERON 30, FS 644 IAW DC-9 SRM 51-30-5.
- [SDR ABXA050155](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA050155.md): Pan · cracked · Jun 12, 2005 · N979AX · Doug DC941 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
  > AFT LOWER CARGO DOOR CRACK INDICATION IN RADIUS OF OUTER, ADJACENT TO TOP MOST STOP. REPAIRED DOOR IAW DC-9 SRM 52-03, 51-30-7, 51-30-1, 51-20-0 AND 51-30-5.
- [SDR ABXA030478](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA030478.md): Power Supply · discharged · Dec 16, 2003 · N979AX · Doug DC941 · Emergency Lighting
  > EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE, LOW CHARGE. REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACK POWER SUPPLY IAW DC9 MM. OPS CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR ABXA030407](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA030407.md): Longeron · cracked · Oct 13, 2003 · N979AX · Doug DC941 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer
  > LONGERON 30 CRACKED LEFT AND RIGHT FLANGES SM 243 - 245. REPLACED LONGERON 30, STA 230 - 265 IAW REA D953-48386MR.
- [SDR ABXA030406](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA030406.md): Rib · cracked · Oct 13, 2003 · N979AX · Doug DC941 · Leading Edge Devices
  > RIGHT WING LEADING EDGE NOSE RIB INBOARD SIDE OF NR 1 SLAT DRIVER HAD 2 CRACKS ON REPAIR MARKED, REA 43261, CRACKED IN FORWARD RADIUS AND AFT BETWEEN HI-LOKS. REPLACED LEADING EDGE RIB IAW DC-9 SRM 51-30-5 AND 51-30-2.
- [SDR ABXA030064](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA030064.md): Socket · worn · Feb 6, 2003 · N979AX · Doug DC941 · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > ON GEAR EXTENSION INTO PIE, GEAR DOOR OPEN LIGHT NEVER ILLUMINATED. BULB CHECKED GOOD. GEAR RECYCLED. ON NEXT EXTENSION IT DID NOT COME ON BUT ONLY FOR 1 SECOND, NOT THE NORMAL 30 SECONDS. VERIFIED, FOUND GEAR DOOR OPEN LAMP WORN WHICH CAUSED AN INTERMITTENT P
- [SDR ABXA020007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA020007.md): Coalescer Bag · dirty · Jun 28, 2002 · N979AX · Doug DC941 · Humidity Control System
  > AIR CONDITIONING SMELLED DURING HIGH POWER SETTINGS. REPLACED BOTH COALESCER BAGS IAW DC9 MM 21-20-02-2.
- [SDR ABXA020006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA020006.md): Coalescer Bag · dirty · Jun 19, 2002 · N979AX · Doug DC941 · Humidity Control System
  > AIR CONDITIONING SUPPLY AIR SMELLED HOT OR OILY AT HIGHER (CRUISE) POWER SETTINGS. REPLACED BOTH WATER SEPARATOR COALESCER BAGS IAW DC9 MM 21-20-02-2.
- [SDR ABXA010718](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA010718.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Feb 6, 2002 · N979AX · Doug DC941 · Wing, Rib/Bulkhead
  > RIGHT WING LEADING EDGE BULKHEAD CRACKED AT LOWER FASTENER ON INBOARD SIDE OF NR 2 SLAT TRACK. REPAIRED AREA IAW DC-9 REA D957-43261.
- [SDR ABXA010717](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA010717.md): Longeron · cracked · Jan 30, 2002 · N979AX · Doug DC941 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer
  > LONGERON 30 CRACKED AT LEFT FLANGE STATION 232 UNDER SPLICE. REPAIRED AREA IAW DC-9 REA D953-43229.
- [SDR ABXA010716](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA010716.md): Web · cracked · Jan 30, 2002 · N979AX · Doug DC941 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > CUSP WEB CRACKED AT STATION 239 RBL 56. REPAIRED AREA IAW DC-9 SRM 53-01.
- [SDR ABXA010715](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA010715.md): Stiffener · cracked · Jan 30, 2002 · N979AX · Doug DC941 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > UPPER HORIZONTAL STIFFENER CRACKED ON OUTBOARD END FORWARD FACE OF AFT PRESSURE BULKHEAD RIGHT SIDE. REPAIRED STIFFENER IAW DC-9 SSRM K05159.
- [SDR ABXA010714](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA010714.md): Door · cracked · Jan 29, 2002 · N979AX · Doug DC941 · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > LEFT ENTRY DOOR LOWER AFT CORNER SKIN WAS CRACKED. REPAIRED ENTRY DOOR SKIN IAW DC-9 SRM 52-05.
- [SDR ABXA010713](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA010713.md): Frame · cracked · Jan 29, 2002 · N979AX · Doug DC941 · Fuselage Structure (General)
  > FUSELAGE FRAME STATION 1152 WAS CRACKED AT LONGERON 15 RIGHT. REPAIRED CRACKED SECTION OF FRAME AT STATION 1152 LONGERON 15 RIGHT IAW DC-9 SRM 53-03.
- [SDR ABXA010712](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA010712.md): Skin · cracked · Jan 28, 2002 · N979AX · Doug DC941 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > FORWARD LOWER CORNER CUTOUT HAD APPROXIMATELY.1250 INCH CRACK. REPAIRED DAMAGED AREA IAW DC-9 SRM 51-10-2.
- [SDR ABXA010711](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA010711.md): Doubler · cracked · Jan 28, 2002 · N979AX · Doug DC941 · Landing Gear Doors
  > REPAIR CRACKED ON FORWARD UPPER CORNER OF INBOARD GEAR DOOR. REPAIRED AREA IAW DC-9 SRM 52-05. REINSTALLED INBOARD MAIN LANDING GEAR DOOR IAW DC-9 MM 32-12-01.
- [SDR ABXA010710](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA010710.md): Skin · cracked · Jan 28, 2002 · N979AX · Doug DC941 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > SKIN CRACKED AT LEFT REAR CUTOUT FOR LEFT AFT NOSE GEAR DOOR. REPAIRED IAW DC-9 SRM 53-01. INSTALLED ROD IAW DC-9 MM 20-16-0.
- [SDR ABXA010709](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA010709.md): Fitting · cracked · Jan 28, 2002 · N979AX · Doug DC941 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > CRACK IN THE FORWARD SERVICE DOOR HOLD OPEN CUP. REPLACED THE FORWARD SERVICE DOOR HOLD OPEN CUP IAW DC-9 SRM 51-30-5.
- [SDR ABXA010708](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA010708.md): Rod End · corroded · Jan 28, 2002 · N979AX · Doug DC941 · Landing Gear Door Retract Section
  > RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR OUTBOARD DOOR LINKAGE ROD (FROM CRANK TO DOOR) CORRODED AT DOOR END. RIVET WAS CORRODED, RUST BLEEDING FROM ROD END, PLAY WHERE ROD END ATTACHES TO ROD. REPLACED DOOR ROD PANEL IAW DC-9 AMM.
- [SDR ABXA010050](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA010050.md): Battery · discharged · Feb 13, 2001 · N979AX · Doug DC941 · Emergency Lighting
  > THE COCKPIT EMERGENCY LIGHTS WOULD NOT TEST. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND REPLACED THE COCKPIT EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERIES IAW DC-9 MM 33-53-00. LATER ON 02/13/01 MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE EMERGENCY LIGHT POWER SUPPLY AS A RELIABILITY PRECAUTION IAW DC-9 MM 33-53-
- [SDR ABXA000536](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA000536.md): Switch · defective · Dec 28, 2000 · N979AX · Doug DC941 · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > UPON LOWERING LANDING GEAR ON APPROACH, THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR GREEN DOWN AND LOCKED INDICATION LIGHT WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE. CREW COMPLIED WITH ABNORMAL CHECKIST. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND REPLACED THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR DOWN LOCK SWITCH. OPS CHE
- [SDR ABXA000465](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA000465.md): Cylinder · worn · Oct 7, 2000 · N979AX · Doug DC941 · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > ON GEAR RETRACTION OUT OF ILN, RIGHT GEAR UNSAFE AND GEAR DOOR OPEN LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. ACCOMPLISHED ABNORMAL PROCEDURES, LIGHTS REMAINED ON. REPLACED RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR RETRACT CYLINDER.
- [SDR ABXA9900538](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA9900538.md): Spar · cracked · Mar 23, 1999 · N979AX · Doug DC941 · Elevator, Spar/Rib
  > TOP OF LEFT ELEVATOR SPAR CRACKED IN 8 PLACES, STATION 204 TO 220. REPLACED ELEVATOR SPAR IAW DC9 DWG 9918450.
- [SDR ABXA9900061](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA9900061.md): Wire · broken · Feb 4, 1999 · N979AX · Doug DC941 · Landing Gear System Wiring
  > NO RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR INDICATION WITH THE GEAR HANDLE DOWN. PERFORMED GEAR RECYCLE, ALTERNATE GEAR INDICATION CONFIRMED GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED. GOT GPWS GEAR, TOO LOW ON FINAL. SATISFACTORY LANDING ACCOMPLISHED AFTER FLY-BY GEAR INSPECTION. REPAIRED BR
- [SDR ABXA9900001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA9900001.md): Wire · failed · Jan 4, 1999 · N979AX · Doug DC941 · Electrical Power System Wiring
  > DURING TAXI OUT, HEARD POPPING NOISE FROM AC BUS AND OBSERVED ELECTRICAL SMOKE. REPLACED BURNT WIRES AT AC BUS.
- [SDR ABXA9801108](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA9801108.md): Spar · cracked · Nov 16, 1998 · N979AX · Doug DC941 · Elevator, Spar/Rib
  > WHILE COMPLYING WITH AD 79-19-02, FOUND LEFT ELEVATOR CRACKED IN FRONT SPAR AREA. REPLACED ELEVATOR IAW DC9 MM 27-30-02 AND 27-30-03.
- [SDR ABXA9801006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA9801006.md): Longeron · cracked · Nov 9, 1998 · N979AX · Doug DC941 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer
  > DURING C-CHECK, FOUND CRACK IN LONGERON 16 LT, STATION 1041. REPAIRED IAW DC9 SRM 53-02.
- [SDR ABXA9801005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA9801005.md): Longeron · cracked · Nov 6, 1998 · N979AX · Doug DC941 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer
  > DURING C-CHECK, FOUND CRACK IN LONGERON 17 RT, STATION 1021. REPLACED LONGERON SECTION IAW DC9 SRM 51-30-2 AND 51-30-5.
- [SDR ABXA9801157](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA9801157.md): Spar · cracked · Nov 4, 1998 · N979AX · Doug DC941 · Elevator, Spar/Rib
  > LEFT ELEVATOR SPAR CRACKED IN 4 PLACES. REPAIRED UNIT IAW DC9 SRM.
- [SDR ABXA9701680](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA9701680.md): Latch · defective · Oct 18, 1997 · N979AX · Doug DC941 · Fixed Inner Doors
  > AFTER LANDING, FOUND COCKPIT DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE. REPLACED COCKPIT DOOR LATCH.
- [SDR ABXA9700751](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA9700751.md): Blkhd Stiffener · cracked · Apr 11, 1997 · N979AX · Doug DC941 · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead
  > DURING C-CHECK, FOUND AFT PRESSURE BULKHEAD STIFFENER CRACKED AT LONGERON 14R. REPLACED STIFFENER IAW DC9 SRM 51-30-5.
- [SDR ABXA9700750](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA9700750.md): Blkhd Stiffener · cracked · Apr 11, 1997 · N979AX · Doug DC941 · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead
  > DURING C-CHECK, FOUND AFT PRESSURE BULKHEAD STIFFENER CRACKED AT LONGERON 15R AND 16R. REPLACED STIFFENER IAW DC9 SRM 51-30-5.
- [SDR ABXA9700650](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA9700650.md): Rib · cracked · Apr 2, 1997 · N979AX · Doug DC941 · Wing, Rib/Bulkhead
  > DURING C-CHECK, FOUND THE LEFT WING LEADING EDGE RIB JUST INBD OF STA XRS 531 IS CRACKED INSIDE RADIATING FROM HI-LOCK. REPLACED RIB IAW DC9 SRM 51-30-2 AND 51-30-5.
- [SDR ABXA9700456](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA9700456.md): Fitting · cracked · Apr 2, 1997 · N979AX · Doug DC941 · Horizontal Stabilizer Structure
  > DURING C-CHECK, FOUND THE FITTING AT THE AFT END OF THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER CENTER SPAR BOX CRACKED AT THE UPPER FLANGE FOR PANEL NUMBER 3902. REPLACED FITTING IAW DACO DRAWING 5912981 AND DC9 S/B 55-32.
- [SDR ABXA9700455](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA9700455.md): Bulkhead Skin · gouged · Apr 2, 1997 · N979AX · Doug DC941 · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead
  > DURING C-CHECK, FOUND GOUGES ON THE AFT PRESSURE BULKHEAD SKIN FORWARD SIDE AT LONGERON STA 23R. BLENDED OUT GOUGES, INSTALLED DOUBLER IAW ABX REA NR D953-18898-MR.
- [SDR ABXA9700454](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA9700454.md): Skin · damaged · Apr 2, 1997 · N979AX · Doug DC941 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > DURING C-CHECK, FOUND THE WINDOW BELT PANEL (P/N 9911535-1) BETWEEN FUSE STA 737 TO 794, RIGHT SIDE WAS DAMAGED. REPLACED WINDOW BELT PANEL, IAW DC9 SRM 51-30-2.
- [SDR ABXA9700453](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA9700453.md): Frame · gouged · Apr 2, 1997 · N979AX · Doug DC941 · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > DURING C-CHECK, FOUND WINDOW FRAME BETWEEN STA 756 TO 775 RIGHT SIDE GOUGED. REPLACED WINDOW FRAME (P/N 591228507).
- [SDR ABXA9600527](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA9600527.md): Bushing · worn · Apr 28, 1996 · N979AX · Doug DC941 · Landing Gear Actuator
  > DURING COMPLIANCE OF AD 91-22-07 ASB 32-244, FOUND LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR OUTBOARD ACTUATOR ROD END BUSHINGS WORN. REPLACED SPACERS IAW DC-9 OVERHAUL MANUAL 32-10-6.
- [SDR ABXA9600526](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA9600526.md): Pin · worn · Apr 28, 1996 · N979AX · Doug DC941 · Landing Gear Doors
  > DURING COMPLIANCE OF AD 91-22-07 ASB 32-244, FOUND RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR OUTBOARD DOOR WING MOUNTED HINGE WORN. REPLACED HINGE PINS IAW DC-9 OVERHAUL MANUAL 32-10-6.
- [SDR ABXA9600525](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA9600525.md): Bushing · worn · Apr 28, 1996 · N979AX · Doug DC941 · Landing Gear Doors
  > DURING COMPLIANCE OF AD 91-22-07 ASB 32-244, FOUND RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR OUTBOARD DOOR WING MOUNTED HINGE WORN. REPLACED HINGE BUSHINGS IAW DC-9 OVERHAUL MANUAL 32-10-6.

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## 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 = 'N979AX' AND deregistration_id = 'N979AX-2017-05-23'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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