GE CFM56 series

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE engine_model_key = 'CFM56'
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SDR RRXA96067Engine · flamed outFLT 174 - EBBR - IN CRUISE, AT FL 330, NR 1 ENGINE FLAMED OUT. PERFORMED INFLGIHT ENGINE START ACCORDING TO QRH. ALL PARAMETERS NORMAL THEREAFTER. INSPECTED PER CFM MM 71-00-00 FAULT 51 PROCEDURES. NO DEFECTS NOTED. (M)Aug 23, 1996 · N500MH · Doug DC871F · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR 96UAL900648Lamp · inoperativeEMERGENCY ESCAPE PATH LIGHTING AT ROWS 12-13. REPLACED LAMP. CHECKS O.K.Aug 21, 1996 · N306UA · Boeing 737322 · Emergency LightingSDR 96UAL900642Lamp · shortedEMERGENCY ESCAPE PATH LIGHTING INOPERATIVE FROM FIRST ROW OF COACH TO THE EMERGENCY EXIT ROW. ALSO, EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REPLACED SHORTED LAMP AT FIRST ROW OF COACH. CHECKS O.K.Aug 19, 1996 · N348UA · Boeing 737322 · Emergency LightingSDR 96UAL900618Wire · inoperativeEMERGENCY ESCAPE PATH LIGHTING INOP ROW 12 THROUGH ROW 15. REPLACED CABLE, CHECKS OK.Aug 12, 1996 · N943UA · Boeing 737522 · Light System WiringSDR 96UAL900619Strip · damagedEMERGENCY ESCAPE PATH LIGHTING INOP FROM ROW 13 TO THE AFT GALLEY. REPAIRED LIGHT STRIP AND TRIMMED CARPET, CHECKS OK.Aug 12, 1996 · N305UA · Boeing 737322 · Emergency LightingSDR 96UAL900620Compressor Blade · damagedBIRD STRIKE NUMBER TWO ENGINE AT LIFT OFF. NOTICEABLE VIBRATION CHANGE WITH POWER CHANGE. *S/D* BIRD STRIKE CAUSED ENGINE VIBRATION, TWO BLADES WERE FOUND DAMAGED NR 17 AND NR 18. BLADES WERE REPLACED, ENGINE WAS RUN AND NO VIBRATION WAS NOTED.Aug 12, 1996 · N942UA · Boeing 737522 · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR 96UAL900598Bearing · crackedON TAKEOFF AT 60 KNOTS, AIRCRAFT JERKED TO THE RIGHT AND A KICK TO THE RIGHT IN THE RUDDER PEDALS WAS FELT. ABORTED TAKEOFF. STEERING WAS OK ON TAXI IN. *S/D* DURING SHOP OVERHAUL OF THE PCU THE PRIMARY SUMMING LEVER WAS REPLACED. AN ALTERNATE CONFIGURATIAug 6, 1996 · N920UA · Boeing 737522 · Rudder Control SystemSDR 96UAL900590Strip · inoperativeEMERGENCY ESCAPE PATH LIGHTING INOP FORWARD CABIN BY GALLEY CARTS. REPLACED EMERGENCY ESCAPE PATH LIGHT STRIP, CHECKS OK.Aug 1, 1996 · N388UA · Boeing 737322 · Emergency LightingSDR 96UAL900583Lights · inoperativeEMERGENCY ESCAPE PATH LIGHT FORWARD OF DOOR TWO LEFT.Jul 30, 1996 · N937UA · Boeing 737522 · Emergency LightingSDR 96UAL900585Actuator · brokenTHE LEADING EDGE FLAPS TRANSIT LIGHT IS ON AND THE NR 6 SLAT LIGHT IS ON STEADY. REPLACED SLAT ACTUATOR. SHOP FOUND THE ACTUATOR ROD END BROKEN. SENT ROD END TO BOEING FOR EVALUATION.Jul 30, 1996 · N345UA · Boeing 737322 · Leading Edge Slat ActuatorSDR 96UAL900563Battery · dischargedFIRST CLASS EMERGENCY ESCAPE PATH LIGHTING INOP AND EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT INOP AT DOOR ONE RIGHT. *S/D* REPLACED BATTERY PACK, CHECKS OK.Jul 22, 1996 · N908UA · Boeing 737522 · Emergency LightingSDR 96UAL900555Fan · malfunctionedEXHAUST COOLING FAN OFF LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON CLIMBOUT. LIGHT STAYED OFF WHEN SWITCHED TO ALT FAN. LIGHT STAYED ON UNTIL DESCENT WHEN BOTH NORMAL AND ALT FANS WORKED OK.Jul 18, 1996 · N306UA · Boeing 737322 · Air Distribution FanSDR 96UAL900556Hi Stage Valve · inoperativeAIRCRAFT WOULD NOT PRESSURIZE ON ONE PACK, OUTFLOW VALVE SHOWED CLOSED. *S/D* REPLACED LEFT HAND ENGINE HIGH STAGE VALVE PER MM, HIGH STAGE VALVE FOUND INOP. RAN ENGINES AND PRESSURIZED AIRCRAFT, AIRCRAFT PRESSURE CONTROL SYSTEM CHECKED NORMAL.Jul 18, 1996 · N354UA · Boeing 737322 · Compressor Bleed ControlSDR 96UAL900551Structure · damagedLAVATORY TRUCK BACKED INTO THE AIRCRAFT AND DAMAGED THE FUSELAGE BELLY SKIN, STRINGERS, STRINGER TIES AND FRAMES BETWEEN BODY STATION 847 TO 1016 OF STRINGER 26 LEFT AND 26 RIGHT. ALL DAMAGED PARTS WERE EITHER REPLACED OR REPAIRED PER APPLICABLE STRUCTURE REPJul 17, 1996 · N331UA · Boeing 737322 · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR 96UAL900525Lamp · inoperativeEMERGENCY EXIT SLIDE LIGHT AT DOOR ONE LEFT INOP. RELAMPED, CHECKS OK.Jul 11, 1996 · N383UA · Boeing 737322 · Emergency LightingSDR 96UAL900513Overheat Light · illuminatedBODY OVERHEAT LIGHT CAME ON, RETURNED TO SMF.Jul 9, 1996 · N926UA · Boeing 737522 · Overheat DetectionSDR 96UAL900514Battery · dischargedEMERGENCY ESCAPE PATH LIGHTING INOPERABLE FROM ROW 16 AFT. REPLACED CABLE AND PLUG AND BATTERY PACK. CHECKS O.K.Jul 9, 1996 · N203UA · Boeing 737322 · Emergency LightingSDR 96UAL900516Battery · dischargedEMERGENCY ESCAPE PATH LIGHTING INOP FROM ROW 3 TO ROW 9 AND LEFT WING OVERWING EXIT LIGHT INOP. *S/D* REPLACED BATTERY PACK, CHECKS OK.Jul 9, 1996 · N335UA · Boeing 737322 · Emergency LightingSDR 96UAL900504Fuel Nozzle · leakingNUMBER ONE ENGINE HAD A TAIL PIPE FIRE DURING START. FIRE BOTTLES WERE USED AND PASSENGERS WERE EVACUATED. ENGINE START ABORTED AND GROUND CREW ADVISED OF THE ENGINE FIRE. *S/D* REPLACED ENGINE. THE FUEL NOZZLES WERE SENT TO AN OUTSIDE VENDOR FOR TESTING.Jul 5, 1996 · N921UA · Boeing 737522 · Fuel Injector NozzleSDR 96UAL900493Engine · out of balanceNUMBER TWO ENGINE HAD MAJOR VIBRATION. LANDED UNDER AMBER ALERT WITH EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT. *S/D* NUMBER TWO ENGINE WAS OUT OF BALANCE. ACCOMPLISHED A TRIM BALANCE. INITIAL OUT OF BALANCE CONDITION WAS, FAN 6 MILS AND TURBINE 3 MILS. AFTER TRIM, FAN .5 MILJun 27, 1996 · N945UA · Boeing 737522 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR 96UAL900463Light · inoperativeEMERGENCY ESCAPE PATH LIGHT STRIP INOP FROM ROW 17 THROUGH 22 AND IN FRONT OF LEFT HAND GALLEY. RELAMPED TWO STRIPS. CHECKS O.K.Jun 18, 1996 · N303UA · Boeing 737322 · Emergency LightingSDR 96UAL900433Overheat Element · failedAFTER TAKEOFF, LEFT WING/BODY OVERHEAT LIGHT CAME ON. ACCOMPLISHED IRREGULAR PROCEDURE, BUT LIGHT STAYED ON. RETURNED TO DEN. *S/D* FOUND OVERHEAT ELEMENT BAD. REPLACED M487 ELEMENT, CHECKS OK.Jun 11, 1996 · N923UA · Boeing 737522 · Overheat DetectionSDR 96UAL900418Coupler · failedSEVERAL UNCOMMANDED RUDDER MOVEMENTS, DESCENDED TO LOWER ALTITUDE. *S/D* YAW COUPLER WAS REPLACED. SHOP FOUND YAW COUPLER RATE GYRO FAULTY, CHECKS OK.Jun 6, 1996 · N305UA · Boeing 737322 · Autopilot SystemSDR 96UAL900347Actuator · inoperativeFLIGHT CREW VISUAL VERIFICATION THAT THE NUMBER TWO LEADING EDGE FLAP WAS HANGING UP IN THE EXTENDED POSITION. *S/D* NUMBER TWO LEADING EDGE FLAP ACTUATOR MALFUNCTIONED. REPLACED ACTUATOR AND SYSTEM CHECKED OK.May 14, 1996 · N384UA · Boeing 737322 · Leading Edge Slat ActuatorSDR 96UAL900281Light Socket · inoperativeEMERGENCY LIGHT ON THE OUTSIDE OF DOOR TWO LEFT INOPERABLE. REPLACED SOCKET ASSEMBLY. CHECKS O.K.Apr 24, 1996 · N378UA · Boeing 737322 · Emergency LightingSDR 96UAL900282Bulb · failedCOCKPIT EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERABLE. RELAMPED. CHECKS O.K.Apr 24, 1996 · N956UA · Boeing 737522 · Emergency LightingSDR 96UAL900203Strip · inoperativeFORWARD GALLEY EMERGENCY ESCAPE PATH LIGHTING INOP. REPLACED LIGHT STRIP. CHECKS O.K.Mar 20, 1996 · N919UA · Boeing 737522 · Emergency LightingSDR 96UAL900205Light Strip · inoperativeEMERGENCY ESCAPE PATH LIGHTING INOP FROM ROW 11 AFT. REPLACED AFT CHARGER AND LIGHT STRIP IN GALLEY. CHECKS O.K.Mar 20, 1996 · N334UA · Boeing 737322 · Emergency LightingSDR 96UAL900182Accessory Unit · failedNR 4 LEADING EDGE FLAP WOULD NOT RETRACT. SUPPLEMENTAL DATA UPDATE: REPLACED FLAP/SLAT POSITION SWITCH ACCESSORY UNIT. SYSTEM CHECKED GOOD. FAILURE OF THE ACCESSORY UNIT COULD NOT BE VERIFIED BY THE HOME SHOP.Mar 11, 1996 · N337UA · Boeing 737322 · Leading Edge Slat Position Indicating SystemSDR 96UAL900175Strip · inoperativeFORWARD GALLEY EMERGENCY ESCAPE PATH LIGHTING INOP. REPLACED FORWARD GALLEY LIGHT STRIP.Mar 8, 1996 · N949UA · Boeing 737522 · Emergency LightingSDR 96UAL900176Lamp · failedEMERGENCY EXIT SLIDE LIGHT INOP. CLEANED SOCKET AND REPLACED LAMP. CHECKS O.K.Mar 8, 1996 · N382UA · Boeing 737322 · Emergency LightingSDR 96UAL900172Door Handle · not securedUNABLE TO CONTROL CABIN PRESSURE IN ANY MODE. AFT PIT DOOR RELEASE HANDLE UNDER PIT DOOR SEAL. SECURED HANDLE, PRESSURIZED AIRCRAFT, CHECKS NORMAL.Mar 7, 1996 · N312UA · Boeing 737322 · Cargo/Baggage DoorsSDR 96UAL900165Battery Pack · dischargedNR TWO LEFT DOOR EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REPLACED BATTERY PACK. CHECKS O.K.Mar 5, 1996 · N392UA · Boeing 737322 · Emergency LightingSDR 96UAL901011Bearing · crackedRUDDER PCU WAS REMOVED FROM AIRCRAFT TO ACCOMPLISH AD94-01-07. THE SUMMING LEVER BEARING WAS FOUND CRACKED AT THE INNER RACE. DURING SHOP OVERHAUL OF THE PCU THE PRIMARY SUMMING LEVER WAS REPLACED. AN ALTERNATE CONFIGURATION BOLT WAS USED IN PLACE OF THE BOMar 5, 1996 · N370UA · Boeing 737322 · Rudder Control SystemSDR 96UAL900155Indicator · shortedAFTER TAKEOFF, FLAP INDICATOR FAILED AT POSITION NR 1. FLAPS EXTENDED NORMALLY. SUPPLEMENTAL DATA UPDATE: FOUND AN OPEN CIRCUIT IN THE FLAP ASYMMETRY PROTECTION CIRCUIT WITHIN THE TRAILING EDGE FLAP POSITION INDICATOR.Feb 29, 1996 · N905UA · Boeing 737522 · Trailing Flap Position Indicating SystemSDR 95UAL900331Strip · inoperativeEMERGENCY ESCAPE PATH LIGHTING INOP AT ROW 13. REPLACED EMERGENCY ESCAPE PATH LIGHT STRIP. CHECKS O.K.Dec 20, 1995 · N368UA · Boeing 737322 · Emergency LightingSDR 95UAL900332Strip · inoperativeAFT GALLEY EMERGENCY ESCAPE PATH LIGHT STRIP ASSEMBLY MISSING. REPLACED MISSING EMERGENCY LIGHT STRIP. CHECKS O.K.Dec 20, 1995 · N936UA · Boeing 737522 · Emergency LightingSDR 95UAL900326Eel · inoperativeFORWARD GALLEY EMERGENCY ESCAPE PATH LIGHTING INOP. REPLACED LIGHT ASSEMBLY. CHECKS O.K.Dec 18, 1995 · N390UA · Boeing 737322 · Emergency LightingSDR 95UAL900320Bulb · failedEMERGENCY OVERWING EXIT LIGHTS INOP ON BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES. REPLACED BULBS. CHECKS O.K.Dec 15, 1995 · N357UA · Boeing 737322 · Emergency LightingSDR 95UAL900315Eel Lamp · failedEXTERIOR EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT AT DOOR ONE RIGHT INOP. REPLACED LAMP, CHECKS OK.Dec 13, 1995 · N944UA · Boeing 737522 · Emergency LightingSDR 95UAL900296Eel Strip · inoperativeEMERGENCY ESCAPE PATH LIGHTING INOP AT ROWS 19 AND 20. RERPLACED LIGHT STRIP. CHECKS O.K.Dec 6, 1995 · N301UA · Boeing 737322 · Emergency LightingSDR 95UAL900299Battery Pack · inoperativeEMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS INOP IN AFT GALLEY AND DOOR TWO RIGHT. REPLACED BATTERY PACK. CHECKS O.K.Dec 6, 1995 · N346UA · Boeing 737322 · Emergency LightingSDR 95UAL900275Seal · leakingPRESSURE LEAK AT DOOR ONE LEFT AT LOWER FORWARD CORNER. REPAIRED LOWER FORWARD DOOR HINGE SEAL, CHECKS OK.Nov 28, 1995 · N350UA · Boeing 737322 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR 95UAL900277Eel Strip · inoperativeEMERGENCY ESCAPE PATH LIGHTING INOP IN AFT CABIN SECTION. REPLACED LIGHT STRIP, CHECKS OK.Nov 28, 1995 · N947UA · Boeing 737522 · Emergency LightingSDR 95UAL900278Eel Power Cable · failedEMERGENCY ESCAPE PATH LIGHTING INOP FROM ROW 12 TO 15. REPLACED POWER CABLE, CHECKS OK.Nov 28, 1995 · N380UA · Boeing 737322 · Emergency LightingSDR 95UAL900279Position Ind · malfunctionedON APPROACH AT ORD, FLAPS DID NOT INDICATE PAST 10 DEGREES WHEN 25 DEGREES SELECTED. INITIATED GO AROUND, SELECTED FLAPS 15 DEGREES. AFTER A FEW SECONDS, FLAPS INDICATED 15 DEGREES. DIVERTED TO IND. FLAPS OPERATED NORMALLY INTO IND. LIGHT RIME ICE ENCOUNTNov 28, 1995 · N354UA · Boeing 737322 · Trailing Flap Position Indicating SystemSDR 95UAL900265Lever Assy · wornAILERON AUTOPILOT ACTUATOR LEVER ASSEMBLY WAS FOUND WITH SHEAR FASTENERS SHEARED. ONE FASTENER MAINTAINED CONNECTION BETWEEN THE POWER CONTROL UNIT AND THE LEVER ASSEMBLY. THE PLAY IN THE ASSEMBLY ELONGATED THE HOLES OF THE LEVER ATTACH HOLES AND CAUSED DRIFNov 20, 1995 · N311UA · Boeing 737322 · Aileron Control SystemSDR 95UAL900267Overheat Control · inoperativeCREW REPORTS RIGHT WING BODY OVERHEAT LIGHT FLICKERED DURING FLIGHT. TURNED OFF BLEED AND CLOSED ISOLATION VALVE, NO HELP. DIVERTED TO IAD. REPLACED THE OVERHEAT CONTROL UNIT. CHECKS O.K.Nov 20, 1995 · N360UA · Boeing 737322 · Overheat DetectionSDR 95UAL900257Eel Harness · inoperativeAFT CABIN EMERGENCY ESCAPE PATH LIGHTING INOP. REPLACED BATTERY AND INVERTERS, NO HELP. REPLACED HARNESS, CHECKS OK.Nov 14, 1995 · N952UA · Boeing 737522 · Emergency LightingSDR 95UAL900258Eel · inoperativeONE LIGHT STRIP OF EMERGENCY ESCAPE PATH LIGHTING ROW NR 21 INOP. REPLACED LIGHT, CHECKS OK.Nov 14, 1995 · N392UA · Boeing 737322 · Emergency Lighting
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