Pratt & Whitney JT8D-17

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SDR 20000424AP011Fire Detector · malfunctionedCUN - FLT TA410 - ENGINE NR 2 OVERHEAT LIGHT CAME ON, THEN FIRE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON, THE QRH PROCEDURES WERE ACCOMPLISHED BY THE CREW, DUE THIS SITUATION THE AIRCRAFT LANDED AT CANCUN. CANCUN MX TECHS PERFORMED A COMPLETE VISUAL INSPECTION AT ENGINE NR 2, NMar 19, 1999 · N232TA · Boeing 737296 · Fire DetectionSDR 9900979857Engine · failedDURING CRUISE AT 33,000 FEET, THE RIGHT ENGINE EXPERIENCED A FLAME-OUT. AIRCRAFT DIVERTED TO ATL AND LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE RIGHT ENGINE DUE TO CONTAINED FAILURE.Mar 14, 1999 · N766NC · Doug DC951 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR CA990330013Bulkhead · cracked(CAN) WHILE INCORPORATING SB 737-53A1173 PRESSURE BULKHEAD REPLACEMENT, THE WEB WAS IDENTIFIED AS CRACKED DURING DISASSEMBLY .11 CM LONG Y SHAPED CRACK. WEB REPLACED.Mar 10, 1999 · Boeing 737217 · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 99UAL900161Structure · damagedDAMAGE CAUSED BY BAGGAGE TRACTOR ON RIGHT SIDE OF AIRCRAFT, JUST FORWARD OF NR 2 SERVICE DOOR ENCOMPASSING A 42 INCH AREA WITH APPROXIMATELY AN 18 INCH HOLE ACROSS ONE STRINGER. *S/D* SHEAR TIE REPAIRED AT STA 344 BETWEEN STR 19R AND 20R PER SRM 53-10-4, FIGURMar 9, 1999 · N974UA · Boeing 737291 · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR CA990330008Tire · failed(CAN) NR 4 TIRE TREAD SEPARATED AND FRAGMENTS DAMAGED. THE RIGHT INBOARD FLAP, REPLACED.Mar 4, 1999 · Boeing 7372T7 · TireSDR 99UAL900134Apu · malfunctionedAPU FIRE WARNING. *S/D* INSPECTED APU, FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF FIRE. CHECKED LOOPS, CONNECTORS AND OHMED OUT. FOUND NO SHORTS OR OPENS. FOUND OIL ON CONNECTOR AND CLEANED. REPLACED FIRE DETECTION UNIT AS A PRECAUTION. REPLACED FIRE BOTTLE AND SQUIB. RAN APUMar 1, 1999 · N994UA · Boeing 737291 · Fire DetectionSDR CA990330012Bulkhead · cracked(CAN) WHILE INCORPORATING SB 737-53A1173 PRESSURE BULKHEAD REPLACEMENT STA 178, VERTICAL WEB STA 178 RBL 5.7 IDENTIFIED AS CRACKED 2 CM LONG FROM EDGE OF WEB THROUGH ADJACENT FASTENER HOLE AND THREE CRACKS THROUGH 3 ADJACENT FASTENER HOLES. REPAIRED.Feb 26, 1999 · Boeing 737217 · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR HALA9900055Compressor · stalledFLT 282 - HNL - LOUD BAND WHILE SPOOLING ENGINES. ENGINE COMPRESSOR STALLED. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 1 ENGINE. (M)Feb 21, 1999 · N603DC · Doug DC951 · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR CA990308017Actuator · leaking(CAN) LEFT MAIN GEAR ACTUATOR LEAKING, REPLACED.Feb 15, 1999 · Boeing 727277 · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR CA990303011Actuator · jammed(CAN) AFTER LANDING, NR 7 RIGHT SPOILER STAYED UP. ACTUATOR REPLACED.Feb 10, 1999 · Boeing 727260 · Leading Edge Slat ActuatorSDR 99ZZZM268Turbine · failedMDW - ABORTED TAKEOFF, TAXIED BACK TO GATE. THE NR 2 ENGINE FAILED AND SOME DEBRIS WERE NOTED ON THE RUNWAY. THE NR 3 AND NR 4 TURBINE BLADES FAILED FOR UNKNOWN REASON. ENGINE WAS REPLACED AND TESTED OK. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. CONTAINED DAMAGE, LIMFeb 8, 1999 · N786AT · Boeing 727214 · Turbine SectionSDR DHL9974020CTailpipe · damagedAT C CHECK, NR 2 ENGINE, HOLE ON LEADING EDGE TAIL PIPE EXTERIOR LT SIDE ABOUT 7 O'CLOCK POSITION. CUT OUT DAMAGED AREA, INSTALLED DOUBLER, 12 BY 4 PER SRM 51-40-3, N/R 6399.Feb 3, 1999 · N740DH · Boeing 7272Q9 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR 99UAL900069Valve · failedLOST A SYSTEM HYDRAULIC QUANTITY AND PRESSURE AFTER GEAR EXTENSION AND DURING FLAP OPERATION. *S/D* FOUND THE FLAP FLOW LIMITING VALVE LEAKING. THIS UNIT WAS LEAKING BECAUSE THE BODY SEPARATED INTERNALLY. THE UNIT CONTAINS A FLOW RING WHICH FAILED DUE TO FATIGFeb 2, 1999 · N990UA · Boeing 737291 · Leading Edge Slat Control SystemSDR 99UAL900065Tr Unit · malfunctionedWEATHER RADAR DISPLAY WAS INCONSISTENT. *S/D* WEAK MESSAGE DURING SYSTEM TEST. REPLACED TRANSCEIVER TO CORRECT FOR 80 MILE RANGE. ALL GREEN RETURNS, OPS CHECK OK.Jan 29, 1999 · N996UA · Boeing 737291 · Weather Radar SystemSDR 99UAL900055Valve · failedNR 1 ENGINE ANTI-ICE VALVE CIRCUIT BREAKER WILL NOT STAY IN. *S/D* REPLACED NR 1 ENGINE ANTI-ICE VALVE, OPERATIONAL CHECK IS OK.Jan 23, 1999 · N996UA · Boeing 737291 · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice SystemSDR CA990310057Frame · corroded(CAN) DURING INSPECTION OF FUSELAGE DENT, THE FORWARD LEFT LAVATORY WAS REMOVED FOR ACCESS. THE CHORD AT STA 245 AND STA 260 FOUND CORRODED, REPLACED.Jan 23, 1999 · Boeing 7372T7 · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR 99UAL900044Fire Detector · malfunctionedAPU FIRE WARNING INDICATION. *S/D* FOUND APU FIRE DETECTOR ITEM M334 DEFECTIVE. REPLACED DETECTOR, BOTTLE AND DISCHARGE DISC.Jan 19, 1999 · N991UA · Boeing 737291 · Fire DetectionSDR 99UAL900035Brakes · malfunctionedEXCESSIVE BRAKE DECAY. *S/D* ACCOMPLISHED PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM TEST PER APPLICABLE MAINTENANCE MANUAL. OPERATIONAL CHECK OF SYSTEM CHECKED OK. NO FAULTS FOUND.Jan 16, 1999 · N984UA · Boeing 737291 · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR CA990310050Actuator · failed(CAN) ON INSTALLATION, FOUND ACTUATOR RAN IN OPPOSITE DIRECTION AS REQUESTED. REPLACED AND VENDOR ADVISED.Jan 14, 1999 · Boeing 737217 · Air Distribution SystemSDR 99UAL900028Valve · failedRIGHT MIX VALVE STUCK IN FULL COLD POSITION IN MANUAL AND AUTO SELECTIONS. *S/D* RIGHT HAND MIX VALVE FAILED IN THE FULL COLD POSITION. REPLACED THE RIGHT HAND MIX VALVE ASSEMBLY, CHECKS GOOD.Jan 11, 1999 · N989UA · Boeing 737291 · Cabin Temperature Control SystemSDR CA990310049Windshield · cracked(CAN) FIRST OFFICER'S WINDSHIELD CRACKED, REPLACED.Jan 11, 1999 · Boeing 737217 · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR CA990310047Regulator · failed(CAN) AIR TURN BACK DUE TO LOSS OF A-SYSTEM HYDRAULIC PRESSURE. REPLACED AIR PRESSURE REGULATING VALVE ON HYRAULIC RESERVOIR.Jan 5, 1999 · Boeing 737275 · Hydraulic Pressure Regulator, MainSDR HALA9900004Fcu · malfunctionedHNL - FLT 102 - POWER SURGE RIGHT ENGINE AT MID RANGE EPR SETTINGS, CLIMB POWER. EPR VARIED PLUS/MINUS .05. N1 PLUS/MINUS 2 PERCENT. NOT EVIDENT AT TAKEOFF POWER OR AT IDLE, A/C RETURNED TO HNL WHERE AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING WAS MADE. (M)Jan 5, 1999 · N660HA · Doug DC951 · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR CA990111027Controller · failed(CAN) ON DESCENT, PRESSURIZATION MODE SET TO LAND AT 3,550 FEET. CABIN DESCENDED TO SEA LEVEL. PRESSURIZATION REINSTATED USING STANDBY MODE. CABIN PRESSURE CONTROLLER REPLACED.Dec 18, 1998 · Boeing 727260 · Cabin Pressure ControllerSDR CA990310042Module · failed(CAN) LOSS OF A-SYSTEM HYDRAULIC PRESSURE ON PUSH BACK, RETURN TO BLOCKS. REPLACED A-SYSTEM MODULE.Dec 11, 1998 · Boeing 737217 · Hydraulic System, MainSDR 98UAL900596Air Dist · odorOIL SMELL COMING FROM BOTH PACKS. CHECKED BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT PACK COALESCER BAGS, WATER SEPARATOR, AND PACK DUCTS FOR OIL RESIDUE OR CONTAMINATION. OPERATIONALLY CHECKED AND FOUND NO ODORS OR SIGNS OF OIL/FLUID RESIDUE.Dec 9, 1998 · N984UA · Boeing 737291 · Air Distribution SystemSDR 98UAL900587Oil Line · crackedNUMBER TWO ENGINE HAD LOW OIL PRESSURE. *S/D* THE NR 6 BEARING OUTER INTERNAL OIL PRESSURE LINE HAD CRACKED AT THE BRAZE JOINT NEAR THE 'B' NUT CONNECTION, CAUSING THE OIL LOSS. THE LINE WAS REPLACED AND THE ENGINE WAS BASE CHECKED, RUN IN THE TEST CELL, ANDec 6, 1998 · N990UA · Boeing 737291 · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR CA981230024Switch · failed(CAN) NOSE GEAR UNSAFE LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN-FLIGHT WITH GEAR HANDLE UP, NLG LOCK AND POSITION SWITCHES REPLACED.Dec 4, 1998 · Boeing 727221 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR CA981214013Line · punctured(CAN) 2ND OFFICERS DILUTER DEMAND SUPPLY HOSE HAS A SMALL HOLE. REPLACED.Nov 27, 1998 · Boeing 727221 · Crew Oxygen SystemSDR CA981214012Regulator · leaking(CAN) 1ST OBSERVERS DILUTER DEMAND REGULATOR EMERGENCY SUPPLY NOT FULLY CLOSING. REPLACED.Nov 19, 1998 · Boeing 727221 · Crew Oxygen SystemSDR CA981214010Indicator · malfunctioned(CAN) FLAPS WENT TO 2 DEGREES, THEN LOCKED OUT, INBOARD FLAP POSITION INDICATOR REPLACED.Nov 17, 1998 · Boeing 727217 · Trailing Flap Position Indicating SystemSDR CA981125024Sensor · malfunctioned(CAN) AT TOP OF DESCENT, RT RED GEAR WARNING LIGHT FLICKERED WITH GEAR SELECTED UP. REPLACED RT MLG UPLOCK SENSOR.Nov 16, 1998 · Boeing 7372T5 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR CA981214011Compensator · leaking(CAN) OXYGEN LEAK AT CONNECTIONS TO CREW OXYGEN SHUTOFF VALVE AND AT CONNECTORS TO THERMAL COMPENSATOR AND REGULATOR. VALVE REPLACED.Nov 11, 1998 · Boeing 727221 · Crew Oxygen SystemSDR CA981214009Switch · misrigged(CAN) IN CRUISE, BOTH RED CARGO DOOR LIGHTS AND MAIN CARGO DOOR NOT CLOSED, AMBER LIGHTS ON IN DESCENT AT 7.0 DIFF, ALL LIGHTS OUT. DOOR TESTED PER A.E.I. M/M SERVICEABLE. ADJUSTED CARGO DOOR CLOSED MICROSWITCH. PART TC: 162.Nov 10, 1998 · Boeing 727217 · Door Warning SystemSDR CA981116008Clamp · loose(CAN) AIRCRAFT RETURNED FROM TAXI-OUT DUE NR 1 STRUT OVERHEAT INDICATION. FOUND LEAK AT 13TH STAGE MODULATING VALVE DOWN STREAM CLAMP. CLAMP SECURED.Oct 28, 1998 · Engine Bleed Air SystemSDR MZZA98210Engine · failedTKK - FLT 957 - NR 3 ENGINE WITH HEAVY VIBRATION. MAINTENANCE FOUND TURBINE BLADES MISSING IN EXHAUST SECTION. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 3 ENGINE PER WORKCARD 07-7100-1-8001. OPS AND LEAK CHECK COMPLIED WITH, NO LEAKS NOTED. POWER ASSURANCE RUN COct 24, 1998 · N89427 · Boeing 727227 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR CA981027020Valve · leaking(CAN) NR 1 STRUT OVERHEAT LIGHT WARNING CAME ON WHILE CLIMBING THROUGH 8,000 FEET ON TAKEOFF. POWER WAS REDUCED, LIGHT EXTINGUISHED AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO ITS POINT OF DEPARTURE. POST-FLIGHT INSPECTION FOUND THE 8TH STAGE CHECK VALVE, ON NR 1 ENGINE LEANINOct 19, 1998 · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR CA981027019Switch · corroded(CAN) CREW REPORTED RUDDER SYSTEM A LOW PRESSURE LIGHT CAME ON. CANNON PLUG ON RUDDER A SYSTEM LOW PRESSURE SWITCH WAS FULL OF RUST. SWITCH AND CANNON CONNECTOR CLEANED AND RESECURED. SYSTEM SERVICEABLE.Oct 18, 1998 · Boeing 727260 · Rudder Control SystemSDR CA981125015Regulator · failed(CAN) LOSS OF A-SYSTEM HYDRAULIC PRESSURE NOTED. SUSPECT PRESSURE REGULATING VALVE FOR RESERVOIR HEAD PRESSURE. REPLACED VALVE.Oct 9, 1998 · Boeing 737217 · Hydraulic System, MainSDR CA981116007Bolt · misinstalled(CAN) WHILE REPLACING CLAMPS ON RIGHT MLG, TECH NOTICED DRAIN HOLE ON FORWARD TRUNNION FAIRING BLOCKED. INVESTIGATION FOUND RIGHT MLG TRUNNION LINK FUSE BOLT LOCKING SLEEVE, SEAL RING AND GREASE RESERVOIR ADRIFT IN BOTTOM OF FAIRING. LEFT MLG FOUND FUSE BOLTOct 4, 1998 · Boeing 727260 · Main Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR CA981006024Indicator · failed(CAN) INBOARD FLAPS LOCKED OUT AT 15 DEGREES AFTER TAKEOFF. DUMPED FUEL AND LANDED USING ALTERNATE FLAP EXTENSION. REPLACED FLAP INDICATOR.Sep 24, 1998 · Boeing 727217 · Trailing Flap Position Indicating SystemSDR CA981006025Indicator · failed(CAN) INBOARD FLAPS LOCKED OUT AT 5 DEGREES AFTER TAKEOFF. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BLOCKS. INDICATION ADJUSTED AND FLAP INDICATOR REPLACED.Sep 24, 1998 · Boeing 727212 · Trailing Flap Position Indicating SystemSDR CA981013010Clamp · leaking(CAN) NR 2 ENGINE STRUT OVERHEAT LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN-FLIGHT. POST-FLIGHT INSPECTION FOUND NR 2 ENGINE RIGHT HAND PRECOOLER CLAMPS LEAKING. ALSO NR 3 ENGINE LEFT HAND 13TH STAGE CROSSOVER DUCT MANIFOLD GASKET LEAKING.Sep 19, 1998 · Boeing 727217 · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR 98FDEA00581Turbine · failedAT ROTATION, HEARD LOUD POP FROM RT SIDE OF A/C. ENG NR 3 HAD ROLL BACK TO EPR, OF 1.80, N1=80 PERCENT, EGT=500 DEG CELSIUS, N2=80 PERCENT, FUEL FLOW=5,000 LBS. ENG NR 1 AND NR 2 IND NORM PWR, CONT T/O AND CLIMBOUT. ACCOMPLISHED ENG FAIL/SEVERE DAMAGE CKLISSep 18, 1998 · N282FE · Boeing 727233 · Turbine SectionSDR CA980922018Engine · failed(CAN) EXTREME ENGINE AND AIRFRAME VIBRATION WAS FELT ON CLIMB-OUT AFTER TAKEOFF. NR 2 ENGINE FAIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED. ALL ENGINE PARAMETERS DECAYED TO IDLE. PRECAUTIONARY ENGINE SHUTDOWN WAS CARRIED OUT AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO ITS POINT OF DEPARTURE.Sep 9, 1998 · Boeing 727217 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR CA981006017Valve · cracked(CAN) LANDING GEAR SELECTOR LEAKING FROM BODY CASTING. REPLACED.Sep 9, 1998 · Boeing 727260 · Landing Gear SelectorSDR CA980916027Fire Loop · malfunctioned(CAN) SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, APU FIRE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND BELL SOUNDED. APU SHUT DOWN. FIRE DRILL COMPLETED. FIRE LIGHT REMAINED ON AND FIRE BELL SOUNDED INTERMITTENTLY. AIRCRAFT RETURNED. REPLACED TAIL PIPE AND EXHAUST DUCT FIRE DETECTION LOOPS ASSep 8, 1998 · Boeing 737217 · Fire DetectionSDR 98UAL900386Indication · malfunctionedRETURNED TO DENVER DUE TO LANDING GEAR INDICATION PROBLEMS. *S/D* LUBED GEAR HANDLE AND JACKED AIRCRAFT PER 32-60-05 AND SYSTEM CHECKS OK.Aug 13, 1998 · N988UA · Boeing 737291 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR CA980908026Static Valve · leaking(CAN) ON 24 MONTH INSPECTION, FOUND CAPTAIN'S ALT STATIC SOURCE VALVE LEAKING, REPLACED.Aug 12, 1998 · Boeing 727260 · Pitot/Static SystemSDR CA981006016Valve · sticking(CAN) NR 3 ENGINE WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE. THRUST REVERSER DIRECTIONAL VALVE FOUND STICKING AND LEAKING.Aug 10, 1998 · Engine Thrust Reverser
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