# Service difficulty reports: N985AX, cancelled Nov 18, 2009

A list on [N985AX, cancelled Nov 18, 2009](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N985AX-2009-11-18.md).

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

- [SDR ABXA070205](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA070205.md): Bulb · inoperative · Jun 26, 2007 · N985AX · Doug DC932 · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > NO NOSE GEAR INDICATION IN FLIGHT. FOUND NOSE GEAR BULBS MUSHROOMED AT TIPS AND BULBS INOPERATIVE. RELAMPED AS REQUIRED. INSPECTED WIRE BUNDLE AT NOSE DOWNLOCK SWITCH, NO DISCREPANCIES NOTED.
- [SDR ABXA070159](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA070159.md): Intercostal · cracked · Apr 26, 2007 · N985AX · Doug DC932 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > DAMAGE TO INTERCOSTAL AT STA 351 TO 370 LONGERON 30. REMOVED AND REPLACED INTERCOSTAL IAW DC9 SRM 51-30-1 AND 51-30-2.
- [SDR ABXA070157](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA070157.md): Strap · cracked · Apr 25, 2007 · N985AX · Doug DC932 · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > MAIN ENTRY DOOR INTERIOR FRAME STRAP CRACKED JUST AFT OF DOOR UPPER HINGE POINT AT APPROXIMATELY STA 170. REMOVED AND REPLACED FRAME STRAP IAW DC9 SRM 51-30-2, 51-30-5, AND 51-30-1.
- [SDR ABXA070156](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA070156.md): Pan · cracked · Apr 25, 2007 · N985AX · Doug DC932 · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > MAIN ENTRY DOOR FRAME CRACKED AT FORWARD LOWER CORNER JUST FORWARD OF LOWER HINGE POINT. REMOVED AND REPLACED DOOR PAN SEGMENT IAW DC9 SRM.
- [SDR ABXA050106](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA050106.md): Door Frame · cracked · Apr 19, 2005 · N985AX · Doug DC932 · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > FORWARD DOOR JAMB CRACKED. INBOARD END FORWARD OF DOOR HINGE. REPAIRED AREA IAW DC-9 SRM 53-01.
- [SDR ABXA030367](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA030367.md): Fitting · corroded · Sep 2, 2003 · N985AX · Doug DC932 · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach Fittings
  > SLANT PANEL OUTBOARD ATTACH ANGLE WAS EXFOLIATED. REPLACED DAMAGED FITTING WITH NEW FITTING IAW DC-9 SRM 51-30-1 AND 51-30-5.
- [SDR ABXA020310](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA020310.md): Jackscrew · corroded · Nov 25, 2002 · N985AX · Doug DC932 · Stabilizer Control System
  > DURING HORIZONTAL STABILIZER JACKSCREW INSPECTION PER AD 2000-15-15, DC-9 SB DC-9-27A362, FOUND BRONZE METAL SHAVINGS INSIDE THE LUBRICATION GREASE AND THE JACKSCREW THREADS WERE PITTED AND CORRODED. REPLACED JACKSCREW ASSEMBLY IAW DC-9 MM 27-40-01-4-0001.
- [SDR ABXA020068](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA020068.md): Odor · detected · Jul 23, 2002 · N985AX · Doug DC932 · Air Distribution System
  > DURING FLIGHT, SMELLED A SULFUR ODOR TWICE. EACH LASTED FOR ABOUT 30 SECONDS, THEN WENT AWAY. VERY MUCH LIKE A MATCH BEING LIT AND THEN SNUFFED OUT. CHECKED ALL CIRCUIT BREAKERS, NONE TRIPPED. CHECKED ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. OPS CHECKED NORMAL. RAN BOTH A/C PAC
- [SDR ABXA010680](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA010680.md): Longeron · cracked · Jan 8, 2002 · N985AX · Doug DC932 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer
  > LONGERON 13 RIGHT WAS CRACKED BETWEEN FS 1076 AND FS 1087. REPLACED LONGERON IAW DC-9 SRM 54-30-2.
- [SDR ABXA010517](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA010517.md): Power Supply · defective · Sep 27, 2001 · N985AX · Doug DC932 · Emergency Lighting
  > EMERGENCY LIGHTS WERE FOUND TO BE INOPERATIVE IN THE ON POSITION. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE EMERGENCY LIGHT POWER SUPPLY IAW DC-9 MM. OPERATIONAL CHECKS WERE COMPLETED AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR ABXA9900041](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA9900041.md): Seal · defective · Jan 28, 1999 · N985AX · Doug DC932 · Flight Compartment Windows
  > DURING MAINTENANCE CHECK, WAS UNABLE TO OPEN FIRST OFFICER'S CLEARVIEW WINDOW (EMERG EXIT). REPLACED FIRST OFFICER'S CLEARVIEW WINDOW SEAL.
- [SDR ABXA9801160](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA9801160.md): Wire · broken · Dec 7, 1998 · N985AX · Doug DC932 · Engine Oil System Wiring
  > RIGHT ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE INDICATION EXTREME HIGH END OF SCALE DURING CRUISE FLIGHT. ALL INDICATIONS NORMAL. PERFORMED ENGINE SHUTDOWN. FOUND WIRE E355A18N BROKEN AT GROUND LUG 906. REPAIRED WIRE. ALSO, FOUND FOUR GROUND TERMINAL BRACKETS AND LUG HARD
- [SDR ABXA9801161](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA9801161.md): Wire · broken · Dec 6, 1998 · N985AX · Doug DC932 · Engine Oil System Wiring
  > RIGHT ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE INDICATION EXTREME HIGH END OF SCALE DURING CRUISE FLIGHT. CHECKED AND RESET CIRCUIT BREAKER. ALL OTHER INDICATIONS NORMAL. PERFORMED ENGINE SHUTDOWN. FOUND BROKEN WIRE AT RIGHT ENGINE GROUND BLOCK ON TOP OF ENGINE. REPAIRED I
- [SDR ABXA9800941](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA9800941.md): Skin · cracked · Nov 2, 1998 · N985AX · Doug DC932 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > DURING C-CHECK, FOUND FUSELAGE SKIN AT RIGHT AFT NOSE GEAR DOOR HINGE CUTOUT STATION 100 CRACKED. REPAIRED SKIN IAW DC9 SRM 53-05.
- [SDR ABXA9800940](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA9800940.md): Skin · cracked · Nov 2, 1998 · N985AX · Doug DC932 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
  > DURING C-CHECK, FOUND THE FORWARD LOWER CARGO COMPARTMENT DOOR EXTERIOR SKIN CRACKED IN SEVERAL PLACES AT THE DOOR PAN ATTACH RIVETS. REPAIRED DOOR SKIN IAW ABX REA D952-25273.
- [SDR ABXA9800939](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA9800939.md): Bulkhead Frame · corroded · Nov 2, 1998 · N985AX · Doug DC932 · Nacelle/Pylon, Bulkhead/Firewall
  > DURING C-CHECK, FOUND THE AFT PRESSURE BULKHEAD DOOR LOWER FRAME CORRODED. REPAIRED FRAME IAW DC9 SRM 51-30-2 AND 51-30-5.
- [SDR ABXA9800938](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA9800938.md): Longeron · cracked · Nov 2, 1998 · N985AX · Doug DC932 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer
  > DURING C-CHECK, FOUND LONGERON 17R CRACKED AT PYLON BULKHEAD STATION 965. REPLACED LONGERON SECTION IAW DC9 SRM 51-30-2 AND 51-30-5.
- [SDR ABXA9800937](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA9800937.md): Bulkhead Fitting · cracked · Nov 2, 1998 · N985AX · Doug DC932 · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead
  > DURING C-CHECK, FOUND THE VENTRAL DOOR LOWER, LEFT STOP SUPPORT FITTING CRACKED. REPLACED FITTING IAW DC9 SRM 51-30-2 AND 51-30-5.
- [SDR ABXA9800936](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA9800936.md): Rib · cracked · Nov 2, 1998 · N985AX · Doug DC932 · Nacelle/Pylon, Frame/Spar/Rib
  > DURING C-CHECK, FOUND FORWARD UPPER EDGE OF NR 1 PYLON RIB CRACKED INSIDE ACCESS PANEL AREA 8111. REPAIRED RIB IAW ABX DC9 SSRM DWG K05159.
- [SDR ABXA9800935](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA9800935.md): Angle · cracked · Nov 2, 1998 · N985AX · Doug DC932 · Nacelle/Pylon Structure
  > DURING C-CHECK, FOUND NR 2 PYLON TO FUSELAGE ATTACH ANGLE CRACKED BENEATH THE PYLON LEADING EDGE. REPLACED ANGLE IAW DC9 SRM 54-04.
- [SDR ABXA9800934](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA9800934.md): Bulkhead Skin · cracked · Nov 2, 1998 · N985AX · Doug DC932 · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead
  > DURING C-CHECK, FOUND THE AFT SIDE OF THE AFT PRESSURE BULKHEAD SKIN CRACKED AT THE RIGHT SIDE OF VENTRAL DOOR CUTOUT APPROX 30 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR LINE. REPAIRED IAW DC9 SRM 53-05.
- [SDR ABXA9801158](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA9801158.md): Skin · cracked · Oct 29, 1998 · N985AX · Doug DC932 · Landing Gear Doors
  > RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR DOOR HAD 2 CRACK ON LOWER SKIN SURFACE. REPAIRED UNIT IAW DC9 SRM.
- [SDR ABXA9700941](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA9700941.md): Vane · delaminated · Feb 28, 1997 · N985AX · Doug DC932 · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > RIGHT INBOARD FIXED VANE HAS 3.5 INCH DELAMINATION ON UPPER LEADING EDGE. REPLACED ALL HONEYCOMB CORE, DOUBLERS AND SKIN.
- [SDR ABXA9700498](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA9700498.md): Fitting · cracked · Feb 27, 1997 · N985AX · Doug DC932 · Horizontal Stabilizer Structure
  > DURING C-INSPECTION, FOUND THE RIGHT HORIZONTAL STAB SIDE ROLLER ATTACH FITTING CRACKED. REPLACED RIGHT SIDE ROLLER ATTACH FITTING IAW DC9 MAINTANCE MANUAL CHAPTERS 55-10-0 AND 20-16-0.
- [SDR ABXA9700499](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA9700499.md): Link Assy · worn · Feb 25, 1997 · N985AX · Doug DC932 · Drag Control System
  > DURING C-INSPECTION, FOUND THE LEFT INBOARD SPOILER DRIVE LINK BEARINGS WORN. REPLACED THE LEFT INBOARD SPOILER DRIVE LINK IAW ABX EA AD-27-04048MA AND DC9 MAINTANCE MANUAL CHAPTER 27-61-02.
- [SDR ABXA9700494](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA9700494.md): Angle · cracked · Feb 25, 1997 · N985AX · Doug DC932 · Nacelle/Pylon Structure
  > DURING C-INSPECTION, FOUND THE PYLON UPPER FUSELAGE ATTACH ANGLE CRACKED AT FS 980. REPAIRED ATTACH ANGLE IAW DC9 SRM CHAPTERS 54-04 FIGURE 10 AND 51-30-2.
- [SDR ABXA9700501](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA9700501.md): Rib · cracked · Feb 24, 1997 · N985AX · Doug DC932 · Wing, Rib/Bulkhead
  > DURING C-INSPECTION, FOUND THE RIGHT WING LEADING EDGE RIB JUST OUTBOARD OF XRS 477 CRACKED AT HI-LOK. REPAIRED RIGHT WING LEADING EDGE RIB IAW DC9 SRM CHAPTERS 51-30-2, 51-30-5, AND SUPPLEMENTAL SRM DRAWING K 05159.
- [SDR ABXA9700497](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA9700497.md): Intercostal · cracked · Feb 21, 1997 · N985AX · Doug DC932 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > DURING C-INSPECTION, FOUND THE INTERCOSTAL BETWEEN FS 699 RIGHT AND 718 RIGHT CRACKED IN UPPER FORWARD CORNER. REPAIRED INTERCOSTAL IAW DC9 SUPPLEMENTAL SRM DRAWING K 05159 AND SRM CHAPTERS 51-30-2 AND 51-30-5.
- [SDR ABXA9700495](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA9700495.md): Frame · corroded · Feb 21, 1997 · N985AX · Doug DC932 · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > DURING C-INSPECTION, FOUND THE FUSELAGE FRAME AT FS 945 CORRODED FROM LONGERON 24 LEFT TO LONGERON 30. REPLACED ANGLE IAW DC9 51-10-3 AND 51-30-2.
- [SDR ABXA9700487](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA9700487.md): Bracket · corroded · Feb 21, 1997 · N985AX · Doug DC932 · Vertical Stabilizer
  > DURING C-INSPECTION, FOUND UPPER RUDDER HINGE BRACKET CORRODED AT THE RIGHT AND LEFT ATTACH BOLTS. REPLACED RUDDER HINGE BRACKET IAW DC9 MAINTANCE MANUAL CHAPTERS 55-50-0 AND 20-16-0.
- [SDR ABXA00441](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA00441.md): Skin · dented · Feb 21, 1997 · N985AX · Doug DC932 · Spoilers
  > LEFT WING SPOILER HAS LARGE DENTS. REPLACED CORE, STIFFENERS AND SKIN PER SRM.
- [SDR ABXA9701117](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA9701117.md): Vane · delaminated · Feb 20, 1997 · N985AX · Doug DC932 · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > RIGHT MIDDLE FIXED VANE DELAMINATED. REPLACED SKIN HONEYCOMB CORE AND INTERNAL DOUBLERS IAW DC9 SRM.
- [SDR ABXA9700502](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA9700502.md): Rib · cracked · Feb 20, 1997 · N985AX · Doug DC932 · Wing, Rib/Bulkhead
  > DURING C-INSPECTION, FOUND THE LEFT WING LEADING EDGE RIB IS CRACKED JUST OUTBOARD OF THE NR 11 SLAT TRACK. REPLACED LEFT WING LEADING EDGE RIB IAW DC9 SRM CHAPTERS 51-30-2 AND 51-30-55.
- [SDR ABXA9700500](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA9700500.md): Link Assy · worn · Feb 20, 1997 · N985AX · Doug DC932 · Drag Control System
  > DURING C-INSPECTION, FOUND THE LEFT OUTBOARD SPOILER DRIVE LINK UPPER AND LOWER BEARINGS WORN. REPLACED LEFT OUTBOARD SPOILER DRIVE LINK IAW ABX EA 27-04047MA AND DC9 MAINTANCE MANUAL CHAPTER 27-61-02.
- [SDR ABXA9700496](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA9700496.md): Intercostal · cracked · Feb 20, 1997 · N985AX · Doug DC932 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > DURING C-INSPECTION, FOUND THE INTERCOSTAL BETWEEN FS 699 LEFT AND 718 LEFT UPPER FORWARD CORNER CRACKED. REPAIRED INTERCOSTAL IAW DC9 SUPPLEMENTAL SRM DRAWING K 05159 AND SRM CHAPTER 51-30-2 AND 51-30-5.
- [SDR ABXA9700211](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA9700211.md): Pin · worn · Aug 6, 1996 · N985AX · Doug DC932 · Landing Gear Door Retract Section
  > DURING COMPLIANCE OF AD 91-22-07, ASB 32-244 FOUND RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR DOOR HINGE WORN. REPLACED HINGE PIN IAW DC-9 SRM 32-12-1.
- [SDR ABXA9700210](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA9700210.md): Bracket · worn · Aug 6, 1996 · N985AX · Doug DC932 · Landing Gear Door Retract Section
  > DURING COMPLIANCE OF AD 91-22-07, ASB 32-244 FOUND RIGHT HAND MAIN LANDING GEAR OUTBOARD DOOR ARM WORN/LOOSE. REPLACED RIGHT HAND MAIN LANDING GEAR OUTBOARD DOOR ARM BRACKET IAW DC-9 OVERHAUL MANUAL 32-10-6.
- [SDR ABXA9700080](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA9700080.md): Bushing · worn · Aug 6, 1996 · N985AX · Doug DC932 · Landing Gear Doors
  > DURING COMPLIANCE OF AD 91-22-07, ASB 32-244, FOUND RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR DOOR HINGE WORN. REPLACED ALL BUSHINGS IAW DC-9 SRM 32-12-1.
- [SDR ABXA9500676](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA9500676.md): Eel Power Suppy · defective · Aug 20, 1995 · N985AX · Doug DC932 · Emergency Lighting
  > DURING C-CHECK INSPECTION, FOUND THE EMERGENCY LIGHTS ILLUMINATE WHEN THE SHIPS POWER IS TURNED OFF. REPLACED THE EMERGENCY LIGHTS POWER SUPPLY IAW DC-9 SUPP MM 33-53-00. OPS CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR ABXA9500837](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA9500837.md): Bolt · worn · Aug 16, 1995 · N985AX · Doug DC932 · Landing Gear Door Retract Section
  > DURING C-CHECK INSPECTION WHILE COMPLYING WITH AD 91-22-07, ASB 32-244, FOUND LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR OUTBOARD DOOR HAD EXCESSIVE PLAY. REPAIRED IAW DC-9 OVERHAUL MANUAL 32-10-6.
- [SDR ABXA9500836](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA9500836.md): Bolt · worn · Aug 16, 1995 · N985AX · Doug DC932 · Landing Gear Door Retract Section
  > DURING C-CHECK INSPECTION WHILE COMPLYING WITH AD 91-22-07, ASB 32-244, FOUND RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR OUTBOARD ARTICULATING DOOR HAD EXCESSIVE PLAY. REPAIRED IAW DC-9 OVERHAUL MANUAL 32-10-6.
- [SDR ABXA9500835](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA9500835.md): Bolt · worn · Aug 16, 1995 · N985AX · Doug DC932 · Landing Gear Door Retract Section
  > DURING C-CHECK INSPECTION WHILE COMPLYING WITH AD 91-22-07, ASB 32-244, FOUND RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR OUTBOARD DOOR ARTICULATING DOOR HAD EXCESSIVE PLAY. REPAIRED IAW DC-9 OVERHAUL MANUAL 32-10-6.
- [SDR ABXA9500838](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA9500838.md): Shield · cracked · Aug 14, 1995 · N985AX · Doug DC932 · Elevator, Tab Structure
  > DURING C-CHECK INSPECTION WHILE COMPLYING WITH AD 92-22-08, FOUND LEFT ELEVATOR GEARED TAB LINK WELL CRACKED. REPAIRED IAW ABX REA D955-12526.

## 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 = 'N985AX' AND deregistration_id = 'N985AX-2009-11-18'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N985AX-2009-11-18/reports

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