# Service difficulty reports: Pratt & Whitney JT8D-5

A list on [Pratt & Whitney JT8D-5](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-jt8d-5.md).

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- [SDR FOTR2101904400](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FOTR2101904400.md): Skin · debonded · Feb 21, 2011 · N815EA · Boeing 727225 · Spoilers
  > LT WING T/E NR 6 SPOILER UPPER SKIN IS DISBONDED. REMOVED DAMAGE APPROX 13" X 5.5" AND CLEANED AND PREPPED AREA IAW SRM 51-40-20, PG 12-14 PARA 7.FABRICATED REPAIR FILLER, DIM 13" X 5.5" FROM 7075T6.025 PO 9009504 AND DOUBLER 16" X 7" FROM 7075T6.025 PO 90
- [SDR FOTR2101904217](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FOTR2101904217.md): Frame · gouged · Feb 21, 2011 · N815EA · Boeing 727225 · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > FRAME AT STA 640 STR 6R IS GOUGED AND DENTED. REMOVED DAMAGED AREA OF FRAME 1.5" X 1.5" IAW SRM 51-10-1. FABRICATED CHANNEL 2 EA 12" X 3" FROM 7075-0.063 PO 90010872 IAW SRM 53-10-4. HEAT TREATED TO 7075T6 IAW FAS ENG REPORT NR 237153-801A. INSTALLED REPAI
- [SDR FOTR2101904218](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FOTR2101904218.md): Frame · gouged · Feb 21, 2011 · N815EA · Boeing 727225 · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > FRAME AT STA 660 BETWEEN STR 6R AND STR 7R IS GOUGED. REMOVED DAMAGED AREA OF FRAME IAW SRM 51-10-1, DIM 1.5" X 1.5". FABRICATED 2 EA CHANNELS 12" X 3" FROM 7075-0.063 IAW SRM 53-10-4. HEAT TREATED CHANNELS TO 7075T6 IAW FAS ENG REPORT NR 237153-801A AND
- [SDR FOTR2101903974](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FOTR2101903974.md): Cover · cracked · Feb 21, 2011 · N815EA · Boeing 727225 · Leading Edge Devices
  > LT WING L/E NR 2 SLAT TRACK COVER CRACKED. (OTBD TRACK) STOP DRILLED CRACK ON NR 2 SLAT IAW SRM 51-10-1. FABRICATED REPAIR DOUBLER FROM 7075T6.080" PO 9007282 DIM. 6.2" X 7.1" IAW SRM 57-50-3. INSTALLED DOUBLER IAW SRM 57-50-3, FIG 1 AND 51-30-2. FASI NR
- [SDR FOTR2101904392](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FOTR2101904392.md): Frame · dented · Feb 21, 2011 · N815EA · Boeing 727225 · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > AFT CARGO COMPARTMENT, FRAME DENTED BETWEEN STRINGER 25L-26L BS 1090 CUTOUT DAMAGED AREA 1" X 1.25" IAW SRM 51-40-3, FIG 1. FABRICATED REPAIR FRAME FROM 7075-0.063 PO 90010872, DIM 17.75" X 3.75" IAW SRM 51-40-3, FIG 1 AND 53-10-2, FIG 5. HEAT TREATED REPAI
- [SDR FOTR2101903914](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FOTR2101903914.md): Skin · bent · Feb 21, 2011 · N815EA · Boeing 727225 · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > PREVIOUS REPAIR ON RT WING INBD FLAP, INBD END BENT, WBL 70. REMOVED PREVIOUS REPAIR IAW SRM 51-30-2. FABRICATED REPAIR PART FROM 2024T3.063 DIM 2.5" X 2" PO 90010689 IAW SRM 57-50-4 AND 57-50-2. INSTALLED REPAIR PART IAW SRM 51-30-2 AND 57-50-4. FASI NR
- [SDR C8GA2010000073](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/C8GA2010000073.md): Indicator · malfunctioned · Nov 10, 2010 · N815EA · Boeing 727225 · Engine Pressure Ratio (EPR)
  > ON TAKEOFF ROLL, THE NR1 EPR INDICATION PEGGED. THE TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED AND THE ACFT RETURNED TO THE BLOCKS. HIGH ENERGY INSP WAS PERFORMED. R & R THE NR1 EPR INDICATOR, OPS CHECK GOOD. NO OTHER DEFECTS NOTED. ACFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR DALA1013589936](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA1013589936.md): Skin · cracked · Jun 17, 2010 · N1799U · Doug DC931 · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > DURING LINE CHECK FOUND CRACK IN FORWARD ENTRY DOOR INNER SKIN AT FASTENER HOLE. R & R LOWER AFT DOOR INNER SKIN IAW SRM.
- [SDR KNNA200700041](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KNNA200700041.md): Hose · leaking · Sep 2, 2007 · N332D · Boeing 737232 · Hydraulic System, Main
  > WHILE EN ROUTE TO ATLANTA HARTSFIELD AIRPORT (KATL) FROM TUNICA, MISSISSIPPI (KUTA) AS SKY KING FLT (SGB332) THE CREW NOTICED A SLOW LOSS OF SYSTEM “A” HYDRAULIC FLUID. AFTER DECLARING AN IN-FLIGHT EMERGENCY, AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING WAS MADE, THE CREW TAXI THE
- [SDR 2006FA0000657](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000657.md): Support · cracked · Jul 20, 2006 · N932UP · Boeing 72725C · Ailerons
  > DURING C-CHECK ROUTINE INSPECTION A 1 INCH CRACK (APPROX) WAS FOUND IN LT OB AILERON LOCKOUT MECHANISM SUPPORT ASSY CASTING IN THE RADIUS AREA OF THE AILERON CRANK PIVOT POINT. SUPPORT ASSY IS BEING REPLACED BY ASSY PN 65-2177613. (K)
- [SDR C7WA200600004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/C7WA200600004.md): Regulator · intermittent · Feb 24, 2006 · N7642U · Boeing 727222 · AC Regulator
  > NR 1 GENERATOR EXPERIENCED AN UNDER VOLTAGE CAUSING A VERTICAL TRIP. NR3 GENERATOR ALREADY ON DMI. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR1 POSITION VOLTAGE REGULATOR SYSTEM OPERATIONAL CHECKS GOOD IAW MM. (K)
- [SDR C7WA200600006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/C7WA200600006.md): Smoke Warning · activated · Feb 24, 2006 · N7642U · Boeing 727222 · Smoke Detection
  > CARGO SMOKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT. RAN PROCEEDURE AND DIVERTED. COULD NOT DUPLICATE. TESTED SYSTEM IAW MM. (K)
- [SDR C7WA200600001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/C7WA200600001.md): Seal · leaking · Feb 13, 2006 · N7639U · Boeing 727222 · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > ENGINE NR 1 LOSS OIL DURING FLIGHT. INSTALLED NEW OIL LINE DONUT SEALS ON GEARBOX OIL LINES. NO LEAKS NOTED DURING ENGINE RUNS IAW MM. (K)
- [SDR C7WA200500126](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/C7WA200500126.md): Sequence Valve · intermittent · Dec 30, 2005 · N7644U · Boeing 727222 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > DURING APPROACH, RT MLG AND NOSE GEAR INDICATION SHOWED UNSAFE. ON SECOND ATTEMPT GEARS CAME DOWN NORMALLY. ON GEAR OPERATIONAL CHECK RT MLG FAILED TO EXTEND, NOSE GEAR OPERATION NORMAL. REMOVED AND REPLACED RT MLG DOOR SEQUENCE VALVE. SYSTEM OPERATIONAL C
- [SDR 2006FA0000645](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000645.md): Control Valve · failed · Nov 8, 2005 · N918UP · Boeing 72730C · Extinguishing System
  > NR 2 ENGINE FIRE EXTINGUISHING SELECTOR CONTROL VALVE FAILED TO OPEN DURING ROUTINE TESTING IAW UPS ROUTINE TASK CARD TC 2-221-12. THE VALVE SOLENOID HOUSING WAS NOTED AS BEING CORRODED. (K)
- [SDR 2006FA0000070](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000070.md): Chain · detached · Sep 22, 2005 · N932UP · Boeing 72725C · Escape Slide
  > DURING C-CHECK, INSPECTION OF FWD DOOR EMERGENCY ESCAPE SLIDE BUSTLE LATCH CHAIN WAS FOUND DETACHED FROM THE SPLIT RING. THE SPLIT RING HAD BECOME ELONGATED AND THE RING COILS HAD SEPARATED THUS ALLOWING THE CHAIN TO DETACH. THE SLIDE WOULD NOT HAVE INFLATED
- [SDR C7WA200500108](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/C7WA200500108.md): Brake · seized · Jul 5, 2005 · N7643U · Boeing 727222 · Landing Gear Brake System
  > AIR RETURN, ON CLIMBOUT AT 14,000 FT WHEEL WELL FIRE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. RAN CHECK LIST FIRE LIGHT WENT OUT. FOUND NR 2 BRAKE ASSEMBLY. SEIZED. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 2 BRAKE ASSEMBLY. (SO29200506401) (K)
- [SDR GAIA0521OP](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GAIA0521OP.md): Coalescer Bag · dirty · Jun 23, 2005 · N252US · Boeing 727251 · Humidity Control System
  > DURING CLIMB OUT, FUEL ODOR, LANDING WAS MADE WITHOUT INCIDENT. CHECKED AFT SPAR ENGINE FUEL FEED LINE SHROUDS, NO LEAKS NOTED. REMOVED AND REPLACED BOTH WATER SEPARATOR BAGS, RAN BOTH PACKS, NO FUEL ODOR NOTED. OPS AND LEAK CHECKED OK. AIRCRAFT WAS RETURN
- [SDR C7WA200500094](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/C7WA200500094.md): Switch · out of adjust · Apr 11, 2005 · N7642U · Boeing 727222 · Door Warning System
  > CARGO DOOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER TAKEOFF. ADJUSTED MAIN CARGO DOOR VENT LIGHT SWITCH IAW MM. OPS CHECK GOOD. (K)
- [SDR C7WA200500098](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/C7WA200500098.md): Pump · inoperative · Apr 11, 2005 · N7642U · Boeing 727222 · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), Main
  > AIR RETURN: NR 1 AND NR 2 (B) SYSTEM HYDRAULIC PUMPS FAILED. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 1 AND NR 2 (B) SYSTEM HYDRAULIC PUMPS. REMOVED AND REPLACED (B) SYSTEM CASE DRAIN FILTERS. (K)
- [SDR C7WA200500095](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/C7WA200500095.md): Warning System · malfunctioned · Apr 11, 2005 · N7642U · Boeing 727222 · Fire Detection
  > APU FIRE BELL SOUNDS OFF AND CANNOT BE SILENCED. NO WARNING LIGHTS OR OTHER INDICATIONS THAT A PROBLEM EXISTS. REMOVED, CLEANED AND REINSTALLED APU FIRE DETECTOR POWER UNIT. SYSTEM OPS. CHECK NORMAL IAW MM. (K)
- [SDR C7WA200300075](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/C7WA200300075.md): Wire · shorted · Jan 12, 2005 · N7642U · Boeing 727222 · Engine Starting System Wiring
  > IN FLIGHT SHUTDOWN NR 3 ENGINE START VALVE OPEN LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN ALT AT 12,000 FEET, PERFORMED ABNORMAL CHECKLIST AS REQUIRED. FOUND WIRES SHORTED IN CONNECTOR D8002 TO NR 3 ENGINE START VALVE PRESSURE SWITCH. REMOVED AND REPLACED CONNECTOR, OPS CHECK PE
- [SDR COOSDR040041](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COOSDR040041.md): Fitting · cracked · Sep 24, 2004 · N700ME · Doug DC914 · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach Fittings
  > FUSELAGE NOSE LANDING GEAR WHEEL WELL RT SIDE AT Y STA 69.55-X 24 INCH -Z16 INCH FITTING (PN 49568801) WITH CRACK. (K)
- [SDR UPS04242437](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS04242437.md): Mount · corroded · May 14, 2004 · N932UP · Boeing 72725C · Engine Mount Section
  > INSPECTION TYPE:C NR 1 ENG FWD MOUNT HOLES HAVE PITTING CORROSION IN BOTH IB HOLES. HOLES REPAIRED IAW UPS EO B727-5440-11592.
- [SDR UPS04242438](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS04242438.md): Mount · corroded · May 14, 2004 · N932UP · Boeing 72725C · Engine Mount Section
  > INSPECTION TYPE: C ENGINE NR 3 FWD MOUNT HOLE HAVE PITTING CORROSION IN BOTH I/B HOLES. HOLES REPAIRED IAW UPS EO B727-5440-11592.
- [SDR UPS04242434](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS04242434.md): Lap Joint · corroded · May 12, 2004 · N932UP · Boeing 72725C · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > INSPECTION TYPE:C MATERIAL LOSS (LAP JOINT CORROSION) AT S-6L BS 685. REPAIRED IAW UPS EO B727-5330-0509 APPX C, AND SRM 53-3 0-1, FIG 5.
- [SDR UPS04242439](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS04242439.md): Skin · cracked · May 11, 2004 · N932UP · Boeing 72725C · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > INSPECTION TYPE: C CRACK IN SKIN AT FWD CARGO DOOR CUTOUT AT FWD LWR CORNER. REPAIRED IAW AAAE EO 2004-050-001. REFERENCE UPS EO B72 7-5330-20497-A.
- [SDR UPS04242436](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS04242436.md): Skin · dented · May 8, 2004 · N932UP · Boeing 72725C · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > INSPECTION TYPE:C 2 DENTS IN SKIN AT BS 1245, STR 19R. REPAIRED IAW SRM 53-30-3, FIG 13A.
- [SDR RYN76394A](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RYN76394A.md): Skin · corroded · Oct 19, 2003 · N7639U · Boeing 727222 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION FOUND FUSELAGE SKIN AT STA 303 STR 17-18R, UNDER FORWARD LAV SERVICE PANEL, HAS EXFOILIATED CORROSION.
- [SDR RYN2004F00023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RYN2004F00023.md): Smoke Detector · false activation · Sep 3, 2003 · N7644U · Boeing 727222 · Smoke Detection
  > AC DEPARTED, ENROUTE, MAIN CARGO COMPARTMENT SMOKE DETECTOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AC DIVERTED WITHOUT INCIDENT. INSPECTED AC FOR EVIDENCE OF BURNED WIRES AND FLUIDS. NO EVIDENCE FOUND. INSPECTED CARGO SMOKE DETECTORS AND PERFORMED FUNCTIONAL TEST OF CARGO SMO
- [SDR RYN2004F00024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RYN2004F00024.md): Flap · maladjustment · Sep 3, 2003 · N7644U · Boeing 727222 · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > AFTER TAKEOFF, ACCELRATED TO 300 KNOTS. CREW EXPERIENCED MODERATE VIBRATION. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DEPARTURE AIRPORT. ADJUSTED LT AND RT AFT FLAPS. REMOVED AND REPLACED AILERON HINGE SUPPORT FITTING.
- [SDR RYN2004F00021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RYN2004F00021.md): Actuator · leaking · Jul 12, 2003 · N7639U · Boeing 727222 · Leading Edge Slat Actuator
  > AFTER TAKEOFF, DURING ASCENT TO FLIGHT LEVEL 24.0 NR 7 FLAP LED AND YELLOW LIGHTS STAYED ILLUMINATED DURING FLAP RETRACTION. IMPLEMENTED PROCEDURES IAW MM FOR TROUBLESHOOTING. MANUAL STATED TO PROCEED WITH FLIGHT IF LIGHT EXTINGUISHED. LIGHTS EXTINGUISHED.
- [SDR RYN2003F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RYN2003F00000.md): Actuator · defective · Jan 23, 2003 · N815EA · Boeing 727225 · Leading Edge Slat Actuator
  > DURING CLIMBOUT, NR 7 LEADING EDGE SLAT WOULD NOT RETRACT. EMERGENCY FLAP PROCEDURES FOLLOWED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT.
- [SDR RYN2003F00005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RYN2003F00005.md): Fitting · cracked · Jan 9, 2003 · N7642U · Boeing 727222 · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach Fittings
  > DURING B CHECK, LT AND RT MAIN GEAR BEAM FITTING SAFETY BOLT LUGS FOUND CRACKED.
- [SDR RYN76393A](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RYN76393A.md): Support Beam · cracked · Oct 19, 2002 · N7639U · Boeing 727222 · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach Fittings
  > DURING SERVICE CHECK, FOUND CRACK ON LT MAIN LANDING GEAR SUPPORT BEAM, OB ATTACH LUGS AT UPPER LOCK BOLT LUG.
- [SDR RYN76392A](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RYN76392A.md): Intercostal · cracked · Oct 19, 2002 · N7639U · Boeing 727222 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION, FOUND RT AFT FUSELAGE TAIL HAS 1 INTERCOASTAL WITH A CRACK RUNNING FROM THE UPPER AFT CORNER APPROXIMATELY 1.125 INCH IN LENGTH.
- [SDR RYN76391A](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RYN76391A.md): Skin · cracked · Oct 19, 2002 · N7639U · Boeing 727222 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION, FOUND BULGE IN SKIN AND APPROXIMATELY 2.5 INCH HORIZONTAL CRACK AT STA 1020, STRINGER 26R.
- [SDR 96ZZZX233](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX233.md): Heat Valve · failed · Dec 10, 1995 · N84355 · Boeing 727231 · Fuel Heater
  > STL - FLT 192 - DURING CLIMB, NR 1 ENGINE FUEL HEAT VALVE INTRANSIT LIGHT STAYED ON WITH SWITCH IN THE OFF POSITION. SHUT DOWN NR 1 ENGINE AND RETURNED FROM FLIGHT. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 1 ENGINE FUEL HEAT VALVE, MFG PN 700341-15A. OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMA

## 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 engine_model_key = 'JT8D5'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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