Pratt & Whitney JT8D-17

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE engine_model_key = 'JT8D17'
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SDR CA980818008Coffee Maker · malfunctioned(CAN) COFFEE MAKER FLASHED AND SMOKED, SMELL OF BURNING ENSUED. REPLACED COFFEE MAKER. PHASE LOSS DETECTOR CARD RESISTOR OVERLOADED AND BURNT.Jul 29, 1998 · Boeing 737217 · Buffet/GalleysSDR CA980908027Web · cracked(CAN) LEFT OUTBOARD MID-FLAP OUTBOARD CLOSURE RIB/WEB CRACKED AT END OF FLAP AFT SPAR AND FAIRING AFT MOUNT BROKEN. SCREW JACK HARD CHAFING INSIDE FAIRING OUTSIDE, RESULTING IN CYCLIC SIDELOAD PRESSURE AGAINST ADJACENT SUPPORT STRUCTURE ON FLAP. REPAIRED.Jul 25, 1998 · Boeing 727260 · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR 98UAL900333Light · inoperativeSERVICE DOOR EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT IS INOP.Jul 17, 1998 · N991UA · Boeing 737291 · Emergency LightingSDR CA980908025Bearing · seized(CAN) INBOARD FLAP WOULD NOT EXTEND. FOUND RIGHT INBOARD SCREW JACK FAIRING FORWARD BEARING SEIZED. REPAIRED. PART TC: 931.Jul 9, 1998 · Boeing 727260 · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR TWAA9810801Strainer · cloggedTYS - FLT 599 - THE RIGHT ENGINE OIL STRAINER CLOGGING LIGHT CAME ON. REDUCED POWER TO IDLE AND LIGHT WENT OUT. DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND MADE UNSCHEDULED LANDING. FOUND SMALL AMOUNT OF METAL AND CARBON IN MAIN OIL SCREEN. INSTALLED NEW FILTER, DRAINED ANDJul 7, 1998 · N408EA · Doug DC951 · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR 98UAL900308Prox Sensor · failedON FLAP RETRACTION, THE LEADING EDGE FLAP TRANSIT LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. *S/D* THE LEADING EDGE FLAP RETRACT PROXIMITY SENSOR WAS REPLACED. THE FLAP POSITION INDICATION SYSTEM HAS OPERATED NORMALLY SINCE THE REPLACEMENT.Jul 4, 1998 · N987UA · Boeing 737291 · Leading Edge Slat Position Indicating SystemSDR CA980908023Relay · failed(CAN) APU FIRE TEST NO BELL OR HORN. FOUND APU AURAL WARNING CUT-OUT RELAY R195 FAULTY. REPLACED.Jul 2, 1998 · Boeing 727260 · Fire DetectionSDR HALA9800174Engine · bird strikeMKK - FLT 095 - (LOG PAGE NR A144626) - BIRD STRIKE RIGHT WING. CLEANED AREA NO DAMAGE NOTED. VISUAL CHECKED RIGHT WING AND NR 2 ENGINE ASSY. STABILIZER CHECKED OK. OK FOR SERVICE. (X)Jun 27, 1998 · N662HA · Doug DC951 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR 98UAL900275Wire · looseNUMBER TWO ENGINE OVER TEMPERATURE INDICATION. *S/D* HEAT DAMAGE NEAR FRONT OF FUEL CONTROL CAUSED WIRE TO BE PULLED LOOSE. REPLACED CONNECTOR.Jun 21, 1998 · N987UA · Boeing 737291 · Overheat DetectionSDR CA980707022Door · chafed(CAN) NOSE LANDING GEAR WORN ON INNER SURFACE. NO MENTION OF CLEARANCE CHECK IN AMM. DOOR REPLACED.Jun 10, 1998 · Boeing 737217 · Landing Gear DoorsSDR 98UAL900246Transceiver · malfunctionedTHE NUMBER ONE COMM WENT INOP AND WAS FOLLOWED BY AN ELECTRICAL TYPE SMELL. THE TEMPERATURE IN THE COCKPIT WAS VERY WARM WHILE THE CABIN WAS VERY COLD. *S/D* REPLACED NUMBER 1 VHF TRANSCEIVER AND NUMBER 1 AUDIO CONTROL PANEL. ELECTRICAL SMELL WAS UNRELATEDJun 9, 1998 · N985UA · Boeing 737291 · VHF Communications SystemSDR CA980602025Sensor · failed(CAN) AIRCRAFT TURNED BACK DUE TO L/H WING OVERHEAT LIGHT ON AND MASTER CAUTION LIGHT FLICKERING ON. FOUND SENSOR TOUCHING BLEED DUCT AND A LOOSE GROUND WIRE TO SENSOR. REPOSITIONED SENSOR AND CHECKED CONNECTIONS. ENGINE RUN OK.May 25, 1998 · Boeing 737217 · Overheat DetectionSDR SCNA98044Compressor · stalledCOMPRESSOR STALL ON ENGINE RUNUP, TAKEOFF ABORTED. INSPECTED ALL THREE ENGINES IN ACCORDANCE WITH 720000 FOR DAMAGE. NO DAMAGE FOUND. PERFORMED BLEED SHIFT CHECK AND OPERATIONALLY CHECKS GOOD IN ACCORDANCE WITH 710000. OK FOR SERVICE AT THIS TIME.May 14, 1998 · N288SC · Boeing 7272J4 · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR 9808889871Epr Line · brokenAS TAKEOFF POWER WAS APPLIED THE LEFT ENGINE WOULD NOT REACH TARGET EPR INDICATION. CREW ABORTED TAKEOFF AND RETURNED TO GATE. MAINTENANCE REPLACED EPR LINE. ENGINE OPERATIONAL CHECK OK.May 8, 1998 · N780NC · Doug DC951 · Engine Pressure Ratio (EPR)SDR CA980504021Scraper Ring · worn(CAN) MLG STRUT SCRAPER RING COMING OUT OF GLAND NUT.May 4, 1998 · Boeing 727260 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR 9807629869Compressor · stalledAFTER LIFTOFF, THE RIGHT ENGINE EXPERIENCED COMPRESSOR STALLS. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DTW AND LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE RIGHT ENGINE. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.Apr 27, 1998 · N778NC · Doug DC951 · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR 9807219869Fuel Control · malfunctionedDURING TAKEOFF ROLL AT 130 KNOTS, THE LEFT ENGINE EXPERIENCED COMPRESSOR STALLS. CREW COMPLETED TAKEOFF THEN RETURNED TO DTW AND LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE LEFT ENGINE FUEL CONTROL UNIT. OPERATIONAL CHECK OK. AIRCRAFT RETURNEDApr 25, 1998 · N778NC · Doug DC951 · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR CA980512007Duct · ruptured(CAN) NR 2 ENGINE FIRE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND FIRE BELL RANG IN-FLIGHT. THE ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN AND THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER HANDLES PULLED. POST-FLIGHT INSPECTION FOUND THE 13TH STAGE ANTI-ICE EJECTOR DUCT BLOWN.Apr 20, 1998 · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice SystemSDR CA980430021Tire · separated(CAN) ON LANDING, LOST NR 1 MAIN WHEEL OUTER CASING. MAIN OUTER DOOR SKIN DAMAGED, INNER FLAP CENTER CANOE, HONEYCOMB PANEL ABOVE NR 1 MLG DAMAGED, DENTS ON INNER TE FLAP. PIECE OF PALLET LOCK 1 INCH BY 2.5 INCHES FOUND INSIDE DAMAGED CANOE, APPEARS TO HAVE Apr 17, 1998 · Boeing 727221 · TireSDR CA980430014Line · sheared(CAN) NR 2 ENGINE WOULD NOT DEVELOP FULL POWER. HP BLEED CONTROL LINE CRACKED AND SHEARED OFF AT 13TH STAGE CONNECTION.Apr 16, 1998 · Boeing 727221 · Compressor Bleed ControlSDR CA980602017Switch · failed(CAN) AIRCRAFT DIVERTED AFTER ENGINE SHUTDOWN DUE TO OIL BYPASS LIGHT ILLUMINATION. REPLACED OIL PRESSURE SWITCH AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.Apr 15, 1998 · Boeing 737217 · Engine Oil PressureSDR CA980602015Pump · failed(CAN) AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO GATE DUE TO FLUCTUATING ENGINE PARAMETERS. THE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL CONTROL UNIT WERE REPLACED AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE.Apr 14, 1998 · Boeing 737217 · Engine Fuel PumpSDR CA980415007Bearing · separated(CAN) ON APPROACH, TWO SELECTIONS WERE MADE IN ORDER TO INDICATE NOSE GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED. DOWNLOCK ACTUATOR LOWER BEARING SEPARATED FROM ACTUATOR HOUSING. REPLACED.Apr 13, 1998 · Boeing 737217 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR USAAD98067Engine · failedMCO - FLT 1554 - DURING CLIMB A VIBRATION WAS FELT COMING FROM NUMBER 2 ENGINE, FOLLOWED BY AN OIL CLOG LIGHT ILLUMINATING. THE ENGINE THRUST WAS REDUCED IDLE AND THE AIRCRAFT DIVERTED TO MCO AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE NR 2 ENGINE.Apr 13, 1998 · N820US · Doug DC982 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR CA980415010Engine · failed(CAN) ON CLIMB, NR 2 ENGINE FAILED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO RAMP. ENGINE REPLACED AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. ENGINEERING REPORT TO FOLLOW.Apr 9, 1998 · Boeing 737217 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR CA980416010Wire · chafed(CAN) DURING CLIMB, NR 3 ENGINE FIRE WARNING INDICATION AT APPROXIMATELY 2,000 FEET. ENGINE START LEVER MOVED TO CUT-OFF POSITION AND FIRE WARNING INDICATION EXTINGUISHED. FUEL DUMPED AND AIRCRAFT LANDED. WIRE CHAFED UNDER CLAMP, WIRE REPAIRED.Apr 6, 1998 · Boeing 727217 · Fire DetectionSDR 9805719852Engine · failedDURING TAKEOFF ROLL AT 60 KNOTS, THE LEFT ENGINE EPR AND N1 INDICATIONS BEGAN DECREASING. CREW ABORTED TAKEOFF AND RETURNED TO THE GATE. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE LEFT ENGINE. OPERATIONAL CHECK OK. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.Mar 31, 1998 · N761NC · Doug DC951 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR CA980407014Engine · failed(CAN) DURING TAKEOFF, NR 2 ENGINE FAILED WITH SUBSEQUENT FIRE WARNING. TAKEOFF WAS REJECTED. FIRE DRILL AND EVACUATION CARRIED OUT. FURTHER REPORT TO FOLLOW. PART TC: 19,706.Mar 31, 1998 · Boeing 727212 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR HALA9800070Fuel Control · malfunctionedHNL - FLT 508 - DURING CLIMB-OUT AT TAKEOFF POWER 2.05 THE RIGHT ENGINE HAD A FLUCTUATION OF 2.01 TO 2.08 ON THE EPR. ALL OTHER ENGINE GAUGES SHOWED SAME FLUCTUATION ON THE RT ENGINE. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 2 ENGINE FCU PER HAL 97.6. GROUND RUN CHECK OK. Mar 22, 1998 · N420EA · Doug DC951 · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR CA971216022Tire · detached(CAN) AIRCRAFT ARRIVED WITH LT NOSE WHEEL OFF RIM. REPLACED BOTH NOSE WHEELS.Mar 17, 1998 · Boeing 737217 · TireSDR CA980317039Valve · dirty(CAN) AT TAKEOFF, PRESSURIZATION SYSTEM AUTO FAIL LIGHT CAME ON. THROUGH 5,000 FEET, RESET SYSTEM AND OPERATED NORMALLY FOR REST OF FLIGHT. OUTFLOW VALVE REPLACED.Mar 16, 1998 · Boeing 7372T7 · Pressure Regulator/Outflow ValveSDR CA980317033Switch · failed(CAN) NR 2 ENGINE OIL FILTER LIGHT CAME ON. POWER REDUCED, BUT SETTING TOO LOW TO CONTINUE. RETURNED TO GATE. REPLACED OIL PRESS DIFFERENTIAL SWITCH.Mar 9, 1998 · Boeing 7372L9 · Engine Oil PressureSDR 9803969875Oil Filter · dirtyDURING CLIMB, THE RIGHT ENGINE OIL STRAINER CLOG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CREW REDUCED POWER ON THE RIGHT ENGINE AND THE LIGHT EXTINGUISHED. THE AIRCRAFT DIVERTED TO MKE AND LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE RIGHT ENGINE MAIN OIL FILTER.Mar 7, 1998 · N784NC · Doug DC951 · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR CA980430020Hinge · misinstalled(CAN) ALL ELEVATOR HINGE BALANCE PANELS WORN, WORN SEALS AND INCORRECT HARDWARE. REPLACED.Mar 5, 1998 · Boeing 727260 · Elevator Control SystemSDR CA980430019Washer · missing(CAN) WASHER MISSING FROM LEFT MLG SIDE STRUT. INSTALLED.Mar 4, 1998 · Boeing 727260 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR CA980311022Washer · missing(CAN) ON C-CHECK INSPECTION FOUND BEVELLED SIDE STRUT WASHER NOT INSTALLED. INSTALLED.Mar 4, 1998 · Boeing 727260 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR 9803652717Mag Plug · damagedDURING CLIMB AT 10,000 FEET, THE NR 3 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE AND OIL QUANTITY INDICAITONS DROPPED TO ZERO WITH ASSOCIATED LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT ILLUMINATION. CREW SHUT DOWN THE NR 3 ENGINE. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO GEG AND LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. MAINTENMar 3, 1998 · N721RC · Boeing 7272S7 · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR CA980430028Rib · cracked(CAN) TWO 1 INCH GRACKS FOUND ON ELEVATOR INPUT QUADRANT RIB. REPLACED.Feb 24, 1998 · Boeing 727260 · Elevator, Spar/RibSDR CA980225019Controller · intermittent(CAN) UNABLE TO PRESSURIZE USING LEFT PACK ONLY. REPLACED NR 2 PACK COOLING FAN AND DOOR ACTUATOR AND PRESSURIZATION CONTROLLER.Feb 16, 1998 · Boeing 7272J4 · Cabin Pressure ControllerSDR CA980317026Air Data Compute · failed(CAN) AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BLOCKS DUE TO CAPT'S ALTIMETER FLAG, MACK TRIM FAIL FLAG. C.A.D.C REPLACED.Feb 9, 1998 · Boeing 737275 · Air Data ComputerSDR CA980317029Seals · worn(CAN) AFTER TAKEOFF, NLG WOULD NOT RETRACT. A/C RETURNED TO BLOCKS. NLG FLAT. SERVICED. NLG SEALS REPLACED ON OVERNIGHT. PART TC: 14,169.Feb 9, 1998 · Boeing 7372T2 · Nose/Tail Landing GearSDR HALA9800040Turbine · failedHNL - FLT 158 - ON TAKEOFF ROLL FROM HNL, THE NR 2 ENGINE TURBINE CAME APART. IN PROCESS OF INSPECTING A/C FOR DAMAGE AND CHANGING OUT THE NR 2 ENGINE. (M)Feb 9, 1998 · N601AP · Doug DC951 · Turbine SectionSDR 9802139875Pt7 Line · crackedAS TAKEOFF POWER WAS APPLIED, THE LEFT ENGINE WOULD NOT REACH TARGET EPR INDICATION. CREW ABORTED TAKEOFF AND RETURNED TO THE GATE. MAINTENANCE REPLACED CRACKED PT7 LINE ON THE LEFT ENGINE, OPERATIONAL CHECK OK.Jan 30, 1998 · N784NC · Doug DC951 · Engine Pressure Ratio (EPR)SDR 9802149862Epr Transmitter · failedAS TAKEOFF POWER WAS APPLIED, THE LEFT ENGINE WOULD NOT REACH TARGET EPR INDICATION. CREW ABORTED TAKEOFF AND RETURNED TO THE GATE. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE LEFT ENGINE EPR TRANSMITTER AND INDICATOR, OPERATIONAL CHECK OK.Jan 30, 1998 · N771NC · Doug DC951 · Engine Pressure Ratio (EPR)SDR AU980263Structure · corroded(AUS) AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE CORRODED.Jan 23, 1998 · Boeing 7272J4 · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR 9800979868Engine · failedAS TAKEOFF POWER WAS APPLIED, THE LEFT ENGINE EXPERIENCED AN OVERSPEED CONDITION. CREW ABORTED TAKEOFF AND RETURNED TO THE GATE. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE LEFT ENGINE DUE TO TURBINE DAMAGE, OPERATIONAL CHECK OK.Jan 15, 1998 · N777NC · Doug DC951 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR 9800989855Pt7 Line · leakingDURING TAKEOFF ROLL AT 80 KNOTS, THE LEFT ENGINE WOULD NOT REACH TARGET EPR INDICATION. CREW ABORTED TAKEOFF AND RETURNED TO THE GATE. MAINTENANCE REPLACED PT7 LINES, OPERATIONAL CHECK OK.Jan 14, 1998 · N764NC · Doug DC951 · Engine Pressure Ratio (EPR)SDR 9800909855Pt7 Line · moisture contamDURING TAKEOFF ROLL AT 85 KNOTS, THE RIGHT ENGINE WOULD NOT REACH TARGET EPR. CREW ABORTED TAKEOFF AND RETURNED TO THE GATE. MAINTENANCE REMOVED MOISTURE FROM PT7 LINES, OPERATIONAL CHECK OK.Jan 11, 1998 · N764NC · Doug DC951 · Engine Pressure Ratio (EPR)SDR 9724159882Turbine · failedUPON APPLICATION OF TAKEOFF THRUST, A LOUD THUMP WAS HEARD FOLLOWED BY VIBRATION. RIGHT ENGINE THRUST REVERSER UNLOCK LIGHT ILLUMINATED MOMENTARILY. CREW ABORTED TAKEOFF AND SHUT DOWN THE RIGHT ENGINE. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND FOUND A CONTAINED TURBINE FAIDec 20, 1997 · N670MC · Doug DC951 · Turbine SectionSDR TWAA9714902Bearing · failedSTL - FLT 676 - DURING CRUISE, AT FL330, RT ENGINE RUMBLED AND COMPRESSOR STALL WAS EXPERIENCED. REPLACED RT ENGINE. ENGINE WAS DISASSEMBLED AND NR 3 BEARING WAS FOUND FAILED. REPAIRED ENGINE. (M)Dec 17, 1997 · N411EA · Doug DC951 · Turbine Engine Compressor Section
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