# Service difficulty reports: N989DL, cancelled Apr 25, 2022

A list on [N989DL, cancelled Apr 25, 2022](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N989DL-2022-04-25.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 5 · 223 reports

- [SDR DALA2019092705558](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2019092705558.md): Terminal · out of adjust · Sep 27, 2019 · N989DL · Doug MD88 · Exterior Lighting
  > UPON ACTIVATION OF NOSE LANDING LIGHT, ON FINAL APPROACH, GOT SPARK BECAUSE OF ELECTRICAL SHORT. FOUND 2 WIRE TERMINALS CONTACTING EACH OTHER ON NOSE LANDING LIGHT SWITCH. REPOSITIONED TERMINALS PER SWPM 20-20. OPS CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR DALA2019081904847](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2019081904847.md): Smoke Detector · false activation · Aug 19, 2019 · N989DL · Doug MD88 · Smoke Detection
  > AFT LAV SMOKE DETECTOR ACTUATED MOMENTARILY. NO SMOKE OR SMELL DETECT BY FA. R & R AFT RT LAVATORY SMOKE DETECTOR, OPS CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR DALA2019081104696](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2019081104696.md): Accumulator · leaking · Aug 9, 2019 · N989DL · Doug MD88 · Hydraulic System, Main
  > ON TAXI IN, NOTED BURNING OIL SMELL. RAN BEGINNING OF QRH SMOKE AND FUMES CHECK LIST. ON ARRIVAL IN CHOCKS, SHUT A/C DOWN, SHUT PACKS OFF, HAZE DISPTD. NOTICED LEFT HYD QTY DOWN TO 5 QTS. FOUND APU INLET HYD FILLED, FOUND HYD LEAK AT TOP OF LT HYD ACCUM FOR LE
- [SDR DALA201908054561](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA201908054561.md): Battery Pack · inoperative · Aug 2, 2019 · N989DL · Doug MD88 · Emergency Lighting
  > ROWS 1-12, L1 AND R1 EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOP. R/R BATTERIES AT B5-23. REF MD88 AMM 33-53, CK GOOD.
- [SDR DALA2019072904445](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2019072904445.md): Battery Pack · discharged · Jul 29, 2019 · N989DL · Doug MD88 · Emergency Lighting
  > DURING SVC CHK FOUND F/C EMERGENCY LIGHTS NOT COMING ON. R/R BATTERY PACK FWD RT PER AMM 33-53. OPS CHK GOOD. (LP5490173)
- [SDR DALA2019072604450](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2019072604450.md): Gauge · not reported · Jul 22, 2019 · N989DL · Doug MD88 · Hydraulic System, Main
  > SHIP 989 - SMK- INBOUND TO ATL DURING TAXI IN THE FLIGHT CREW REPORTED A DIRTY SOCK SMELL THAT BECAME A VISUAL SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT AND CABIN. CORRECTIVE ACTION: MAINTENANCE REPLACED LT THRUST REVERSER ACCUMULATOR GAUGE, CLEANED APU INLET, AND PERFORMED A DUCT
- [SDR DALA2019071204162](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2019071204162.md): Fuse · blown · Jul 12, 2019 · N989DL · Doug MD88 · Emergency Lighting
  > FOUND 1ST CLASS EMERG LIGHTS INOP. R/R BATTERY TRAY FUSES OPS GOOD REF AMM 33-53. (LP5774496)
- [SDR DALA2019070704069](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2019070704069.md): Fuse · blown · Jul 7, 2019 · N989DL · Doug MD88 · Emergency Lighting
  > SEAT MOUNTED EMERGENCY LIGHTS FROM DOOR 1L TO SEAT 12DE INOP. FOUND FUSE F1 ON B5-211 TO BE BAD. REPLACED SAME, CHECKS GOOD. REF. AMM 33-53. (LP5774473)
- [SDR DALA20190603359](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA20190603359.md): Battery Pack · inoperative · Jun 2, 2019 · N989DL · Doug MD88 · Emergency Lighting
  > AFT EXIT ROW EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOP (ROW 25). REPLACED BATTERY PACK ABOVE SEAT 25D. OPS CHECK GOOD REF MD88 AMM 33-53. (LP5428621)
- [SDR DALA2019010200013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2019010200013.md): Wire · broken · Jan 2, 2019 · N989DL · Doug MD88 · Light System Wiring
  > SEAT 36D EMER LIGHT HARNESS HAS BROKEN WIRE. R/R SEAT 36D EMER LIGHT HARNESS PER AMM 33-53. OPS CK GOOD. (LP4701540)
- [SDR DALA2018112706853](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2018112706853.md): Unknown · odor · Nov 26, 2018 · N989DL · Doug MD88 · Air Distribution System
  > SHIP 0989 - FUME/DIV - CLIMBING THROUGH 15,00 FEET FLIGHT ATTENDANT REPORTED STRONG BURNING SMELL AROUND DOOR 2L. NO VISIBLE SMOKE AND SMELL DISSIPATED BY TOP OF CLIMB. QRH WAS REFERENCED AND ALTHOUGH THE FUMES DECREASED, CAPTAIN AND DISPATCH DECIDED TO DIVERT
- [SDR DALA2018100205819](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2018100205819.md): Fairing · missing · Sep 29, 2018 · N989DL · Doug MD88 · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > RT WING NR 1 FLAP SECONDARY FAIRING MISSING. FWD TO CDL 57-50-03. PLAC INSTALLED. DISP. APPROVED. REPORTED DUE TO POSSIBILITY OF PART COMING OFF OF AIRCRAFT DURING FLIGHT. (LP5353137)
- [SDR DALA2018100205818](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2018100205818.md): Fairing · missing · Sep 29, 2018 · N989DL · Doug MD88 · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > LT WING NR 1 FLAP SECONDARY FAIRING MISSING. FWD TO CDL 57-50-03. PLAC INSTALLED. DISP. APPROVED. REPORTED DUE TO FACT THAT PART MAY HAVE DEPARTED AIRCRFAT IN FLIGHT. (LP5353136)
- [SDR DALA2017102607790](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2017102607790.md): Lanyard · worn · Oct 25, 2017 · N989DL · Doug MD88 · Escape Slide
  > LANYARD WORN ON TAIL SLIDE. REPLACED THE LANYARD IAW ERA 562889-14AD.
- [SDR DALA2017102507783](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2017102507783.md): Handle · out of adjust · Oct 24, 2017 · N989DL · Doug MD88 · Aerodynamic Fairings
  > DURING FUNCTIONAL CHECK OF TAIL CONE RELEASE SYSTEM FOUND AFT ENTRY DOOR NORMAL OPERATING HANDLE AND EMERGENCY OPERATING HANDLE HARD TO OPEN AND CLOSE. DOOR CENTERING ADJUSTMENT C/W ON N/R 282.
- [SDR DALA2017101607538](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2017101607538.md): Cable · frayed · Oct 15, 2017 · N989DL · Doug MD88 · Aerodynamic Fairings
  > FRAYED TAILCONE RELEASE CABLE, TWELVE O'CLOCK. REPLACED THE CABLE AND ADJUSTED AS NECESSARY IAW AMM 53-53-00.
- [SDR DALA2017101607542](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2017101607542.md): Cable · frayed · Oct 14, 2017 · N989DL · Doug MD88 · Aerodynamic Fairings
  > FRAYED TAIL CONE RELEASE CABLE, AT THE 10 O'CLOCK POSITION. REPLACED THE CABLE AND ADJUSTED AS NECESSARY IAW AMM 53-53-00.
- [SDR DALA2017073105783](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2017073105783.md): Longeron · deformed · Jul 30, 2017 · N989DL · Doug MD88 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer
  > DAMAGE (DEFORMATION) TO LONGERON AT STA 313 L-24L. REMOVED AND REPLACED PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED LONGERON SECTION AND 2 EACH SPLICES STA 313 L-24L IAW SRM 53-02 FIG 18.
- [SDR DALA2017073105782](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2017073105782.md): Skin · damaged · Jul 30, 2017 · N989DL · Doug MD88 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > SKIN DAMAGE AT STA 313 L-23L TO L-25L. CUT OUT DAMAGED SECTION 15 3/16" BY 32 1/2" AND REPAIRED FUSELAGE SKIN AT STA 313 L23L TO L25L IAW SRM 53-04 FIG 12C AND ERA 556439-14 REV O AND ERA 560498-14 REV O.
- [SDR DALA2017073105781](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2017073105781.md): Longeron · dented · Jul 30, 2017 · N989DL · Doug MD88 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer
  > FUSELAGE BS 313 LONGERON 23L UPPER FLANGE IS DENTED IN. CUT OUT DAMAGED SECTION 57.24" AND REPAIRED LONGERON AT STA 285 TO 342 L23L IAW SRM 53.02 FIG 18.
- [SDR DALA2017073005776](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2017073005776.md): Former · cracked · Jul 29, 2017 · N989DL · Doug MD88 · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > CRACKED FORMER AT SAT 313 L-24L. REMOVED DAMAGED FORMER STA 313 L-26L TO L-22L FABRICATED NEW FROM 2024.0.050 HEAT TREATED TO 2024-T42 AND INSTALLED NEW FORMER SECTION IAW MD-88 SRM 53-03 D FIG 3 SRM 51-30-05 AND DWG 9911526 REV AZ.
- [SDR DALA2017012100556](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2017012100556.md): Spring · broken · Jan 21, 2017 · N989DL · Doug MD88 · Doors
  > AFT DOOR EMERGENCY RELEASE MECHANISM SPRING BROKEN. REINSTALLED NEW SPRING.
- [SDR DALA2016060304330](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2016060304330.md): Light · inoperative · Jun 2, 2016 · N989DL · Doug MD88 · Emergency Lighting
  > SEAT 23E EMERGENCY AISLE SEAT LIGHT INOPERATIVE. R & R SEAT 23E EMERGENCY AISLE SEAT LIGHT ASSY IAW AMM 33-53.
- [SDR DALA2016032102138](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2016032102138.md): Light · inoperative · Mar 20, 2016 · N989DL · Doug MD88 · Emergency Lighting
  > MAINTENANCE FOUND EMERGENCY LIGHT AT SEAT ROW 15 INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE LIGHT ASSEMBLY.
- [SDR DALA2015111306943](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2015111306943.md): Skin · dented · Nov 5, 2015 · N989DL · Doug MD88 · Leading Edge Devices
  > RIGHT WING L/E AT MID POINT SLAT NR 3, FOUND DENT ON POST FLIGHT. REMOVED NR 3 SLAT IAW CARD 2700-4224-RH-03. OK TO INSTALL SLAT. COMPLETED INSTALLING SLAT IAW CARD 2700-4224, RH-03.
- [SDR DALA2015101006039](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2015101006039.md): Access Panel · corroded · Oct 9, 2015 · N989DL · Doug MD88 · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > CORROSION ON COUNTERSINK AND SETTLEMENT AREA OF RT WING ACCESS PANEL 1436C. THE ACCESS PANEL WAS REPLACED.
- [SDR DALA2015092105737](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2015092105737.md): Structure · cracked · Sep 19, 2015 · N989DL · Doug MD88 · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > ACFT HAS A CRACK ON CENTER FUEL TANK STRINGER ENDS 15 AND 16. STRINGERS ENDS 15 AND 16 WERE REPLACED IAW SRM 51-30-5, 51-30-1 AND DWG 5935855.
- [SDR DALA2015092105736](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2015092105736.md): Longeron · cracked · Sep 19, 2015 · N989DL · Doug MD88 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer
  > CRACKED LONGERON 15 AND XCW=18 INSIDE OF CENTERTANK, RT SIDE. CRACK ON LONGERON 15 WAS REPAIRED IAW ER/A 537768-14, REV ORIGINAL AND 537774-14, REV ORIGINAL REPAIR APPROVAL IS LIMITED TO 24 MONTHS SERVICE FROM DATE OF FAA APPROVAL ONLY.
- [SDR DALA2015092105735](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2015092105735.md): Longeron · cracked · Sep 19, 2015 · N989DL · Doug MD88 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer
  > CRACKED LONGERON 16 AND XCW 18 INSIDE OF CENTER TANK RT SIDE. CRACK ON LONG 16 WAS REPAIRED IAW ER/A 537768-14, REV ORIGINAL AND 537774-14 REV ORIGINAL. REPAIR APPROVAL IS LIMITED TO 24 MONTHS SERVICE FROM DATE OF FAA APPROVAL ONLY.
- [SDR DALA2015092005732](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2015092005732.md): Access Panel · corroded · Sep 19, 2015 · N989DL · Doug MD88 · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > CORROSION ON RT UPPER HEATER BLANKET ACCESS PLATE CUTOUT EDGE NR 1409C AND 1410C AT RT WING. DUE TO EXCESSIVE DAMAGE ON HEAT BLANKET PANEL WAS REPLACED IAW AMM 30-80-02.
- [SDR DALA2015092005731](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2015092005731.md): Access Panel · corroded · Sep 19, 2015 · N989DL · Doug MD88 · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > CORROSION ON LT UPPER HEATER BLANKET ACCESS PLATE CUTOUT EDGE NR 1303C AND 1307C AT LT WING. DUE TO EXCCESIVE DAMAGE ON HEATER BLANK PANEL WAS REPLACED IAW AMM 30-80-02.
- [SDR DALA2015092005726](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2015092005726.md): Bushing · corroded · Sep 19, 2015 · N989DL · Doug MD88 · Wing Main, Frame Structure
  > CORROSION AND ELONGATED BUSHING ON T/E OF HEATER BLANKET PANEL AT RT WING. ELONGATED BUSHING WERE ATTENDED WITH NRC 2000075937, CARD NR 10, ZONE 14 AND ER/A 537776-14AD, REV A AND ETI-88-15-316, REV 4.
- [SDR DALA2015092005725](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2015092005725.md): Skin · damaged · Sep 19, 2015 · N989DL · Doug MD88 · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > ELONGATED HOLES ON RT WING UPPER SKIN AFT EDGE HEATER BLANKET AREA. ELONGATED HOLES WERE PERFORMED WITH ER/A 537776-14AD, REV A AND ETI 88-15-316.
- [SDR DALA2015091805693](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2015091805693.md): Access Panel · delaminated · Sep 17, 2015 · N989DL · Doug MD88 · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > ACFT HAS CORROSION AND DELAMINATION ON LT SECONDARY ACCESS PANELS NR 1303C AND 1307C AT LT WING. ACCESS PLATE 1307C WAS REPAIRED IAW ERA 530866-14AD, REV ORIGINAL AND ACCESS PLATE 1303C WAS REPLACE DUE TO EXCESSIVE DAMAGE.
- [SDR DALA2015091505658](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2015091505658.md): Skin · damaged · Sep 14, 2015 · N989DL · Doug MD88 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > ACFT AD INITIAL, LIGHTNING STRIKE ON RT FUSELAGE WINDOW BELT SKIN UPPER AFT CORNER BETWEEN BS 1231-1250. AREA WAS REPAIRED IAW ER/A 537761-14AD, REV ORIGINAL AND SRM 51-10-3, PAR 14, 21, AND SRM 51-30-5.
- [SDR DALA2015091405612](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2015091405612.md): Frame · corroded · Sep 12, 2015 · N989DL · Doug MD88 · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > CORROSION FOUND ON AFT PRESSURE BULKHEAD LOWER FRAME. REPLACED IAW SRM 53-03 FIG 37, 51-10-3, 51-30-5, 51-30-2, 51-30-1 AND ER/A 537800-14.
- [SDR DALA2015091005544](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2015091005544.md): Cargo Track · corroded · Sep 9, 2015 · N989DL · Doug MD88 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > THE CARGO TRACK HAS CORROSION BETWEEN BS 1003 - 1322. REPLACED IAW SRM 51-30-1.
- [SDR DALA2015091005536](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2015091005536.md): Access Panel · delaminated · Sep 9, 2015 · N989DL · Doug MD88 · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > DELAMINATION ON RT SECONDARY ACCESS PANEL 1410C ON RT WING. THE ACCESS PANEL WAS REPAIRED IAW ERA NR 530866-14MA REV ORIGINAL.
- [SDR DALA2015090905502](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2015090905502.md): Stiffener · cracked · Sep 8, 2015 · N989DL · Doug MD88 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > ACFT HAS A CRACK ON STIFFENER END, BETWEEN PROJECTION LONGERON 12LT AND 11LT AT PRESSURE BULKHEAD BS 1338. STIFFENER END WAS REPLACED IAW SRM 51-30-1, 51-30-5, SRM 51-10-4, AND 51-10-3 PAR 14, 21.
- [SDR DALA2015090905496](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2015090905496.md): Skin · damaged · Sep 8, 2015 · N989DL · Doug MD88 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > ACFT HAD LIGHTNING STRIKE FUSELAGE BS 400 LONGERONS 1-2R. LONGERON AND SKIN WAS REPAIRED WITH PERMANENT REPAIR IAW SRM 53-04-2, FIG 2, SHEET 26 AND 53-02, FIG 18.
- [SDR DALA2015090705468](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2015090705468.md): Skin · cracked · Sep 6, 2015 · N989DL · Doug MD88 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > CRACKED FUSELAGE SKIN, BS 1437 BETWEEN LONGERONS 2 - 3R. SKIN WAS REPAIR IAW ERA 537758-14, REV ORIGINAL.
- [SDR DALA2015091005539](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2015091005539.md): Doubler · corroded · Sep 5, 2015 · N989DL · Doug MD88 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > ACFT HAS CORROSION ON PRODUCTION DOUBLER CUTOUT OF AFT LAVATORY SERVICE PANEL AT LONGERON 22L, BS 1315. COMPLIED WITH STEPS 1-5 OF ERA 538253-14, REV ORIGINAL.
- [SDR DALA2015090705461](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2015090705461.md): Duct · cracked · Sep 5, 2015 · N989DL · Doug MD88 · Air Distribution System
  > RADIO RACK COOLING EXHAUST DUCT CRACKED. REPAIRED IAW ER/A 464964-14MA, REV C.
- [SDR DALA2015090605454](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2015090605454.md): Skin · cracked · Sep 5, 2015 · N989DL · Doug MD88 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > CRACKS ON FUSELAGE SKIN, LENGTH 0.156" AND 0.125", ON BS 1418 BETWEEN LONGERON 2L AND 3L AND BETWEEN LONGERON 2R AND 3R, LENGTH.156". IN SAME STATION REASON FOR RE-WRITE: SHIMS BELOW LONGERON AFT STRAPS 2L, 2R DOES NOT COVER THE ENTIRE AREA OF INTENDED CONT
- [SDR DALA2015090605453](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2015090605453.md): Access Panel · corroded · Sep 5, 2015 · N989DL · Doug MD88 · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > CORROSION WAS FOUND ON THE COUNTERSINK OF THE ACCESS PANEL 1335C. THE ACCESS PANEL WAS REPLACED.
- [SDR DALA2015090505451](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2015090505451.md): Access Panel · corroded · Sep 4, 2015 · N989DL · Doug MD88 · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > HAS CORROSION ON COUNTERSINK AND SETTLEMENT AREA OF FUEL ACCESS PLATE NR 1414C. FUEL ACCESS 1414C WAS REPLACED AND WILL BE INSTALLED UNDER CARD 2800-0340.
- [SDR DALA2015090505450](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2015090505450.md): Access Panel · corroded · Sep 4, 2015 · N989DL · Doug MD88 · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > HAS CORROSION ON COUNTERSINK AND ELONGATED HOLES OF FUEL ACCESS PLATE NR 1373C. ACCESS PLATE 1373C WAS REPLACE AND WILL INSTALL UNDER CARD 2800-0120.
- [SDR DALA2015090505447](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2015090505447.md): Access Panel · damaged · Sep 4, 2015 · N989DL · Doug MD88 · Rudder, Plate/Skin
  > ACFT HAS DAMAGED METALIZED ON ACCESS PLATE 6502A. ACCESS PLATE 6502A WAS REPAIRED IAW SRM 51-70-1A, PAR 23.
- [SDR DALA2015090405423](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2015090405423.md): Skin · delaminated · Sep 3, 2015 · N989DL · Doug MD88 · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > ACFT HAS A DELAMINATED INBD FLAP OTBD GUIDE VANE LOWER AND UPPER SKIN LT WING. DUE TO SEVERAL DAMAGE INBD FLAP OTBD GUIDE VANE WAS REPLACE WITH REPAIRED INBD FLAP OTBD GUIDE VANE.
- [SDR DALA2015090405418](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2015090405418.md): Access Panel · cracked · Sep 3, 2015 · N989DL · Doug MD88 · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > CORROSION ON COUNTERSINK, WEAR AND CRACK SUPPORT ON FUEL ACCESS PANEL 1361C. THE ACCESS PANEL WAS REPLACED.

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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 = 'N989DL' AND deregistration_id = 'N989DL-2022-04-25'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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