# Service difficulty reports: Pratt & Whitney JT8D-7A

A list on [Pratt & Whitney JT8D-7A](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-jt8d-7a.md).

Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary.

Page 1 of 6 · 262 reports

- [SDR Y2PA2010102600027](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Y2PA2010102600027.md): Battery Pack · unserviceable · Oct 26, 2010 · N229DE · Doug DC915F · Emergency Lighting
  > DURING PERFORMANCE OF A-1 CHECK, FOUND GALLEY SERVICE DOOR SLIDE EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERATIVE. BATTERY PACK DISCHARGED. R & R EMERGENCY BATTERY PACK WITH SERVICEABLE. SYS OPERATIONALLY CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR Y2PA2010051710008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Y2PA2010051710008.md): Circuit Breaker · arced · May 15, 2010 · N166DE · Doug DC915F · AC Power Distribution System
  > MULTIPLE ELEC FAILURES. A-OVERHEAD PANEL LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. B-MASTER CAUTION TRIGGERED BY PITOT/STALL AND RADIO FAN OFF ANNUN LIGHTS. CAUTION COULD NOT BE RESET AND DIMLY LIT. C-NUMEROUS FUEL BOOST PUMP C/B'S TRIPPED. D-RADAR INOP, BLACK SCREEN. E-GPS-1 IN
- [SDR ABXA060285](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA060285.md): Light · inoperative · Oct 30, 2006 · N989AX · Doug DC932 · Emergency Lighting
  > DURING MAINTENANCE PRE-DEPARTURE CHECK, FOUND EMERGENCY LIGHTS WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE. RESET EMERGENCY ARM AND CHARGE 5 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER ON OVERHEAD PANEL AND RESET EMERGENCY LIGHT CHARGING 5 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER AT LOCATION Z32. EMERGENCY LIGHTS TEST GOOD IA
- [SDR UPS06448619](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS06448619.md): Floorbeam · corroded · Oct 20, 2006 · N677UP · Boeing 747123F · Fuselage Main, Floor Beam
  > INSPECTION TYPE-C M/D BS 2260 RBL13-20 FLOORBEAM FOUND CORRODED. CORROSION BLEND OUT 0.023 INCH X 2 INCHES X 2 INCHES EXCEED SRM LIMIT. M/D BS 2260 LBL 8 TO RBL 66 FLOORBEAM REPAIRED IAW SRM 51-40-04 FIG 1.
- [SDR UPS06448245](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS06448245.md): Terminal · corroded · Oct 15, 2006 · N676UP · Boeing 747123 · Windshield/Door Rain/Ice Removal
  > INSPECTION TYPE: N/A, SMOKE SMELLS, ABOUT 1:30 INTO FLIGHT. FOUND COPILOT WINDSCREEN CONNECTION AT LOWER RT SIDE SMOKING SECURED RT 1 OVERHEAD WINDOW HEAT, SMOKE STOPPED. FOUND R1 WINDOW HEAT POWER TERMINAL (A) LOOSE AT CORRODED. CLEANED, RETORQUED AT PERFORM
- [SDR ABXA050242](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA050242.md): Battery · inoperative · Oct 4, 2005 · N988AX · Doug DC932 · Emergency Lighting
  > OVERHEAD COCKPIT EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERIES IAW AMM 33-53-00-8.
- [SDR 2005FA0001197](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001197.md): Rod End · broken · Aug 5, 2005 · N145UA · Boeing 747SP21 · Aileron Control System
  > ON AUGUST 5TH, DURING THE FLIGHT CONTROL RIGGING OPERATION, THE LT AILERON IB PCU ROD END WAS FOUND BROKEN. THIS ROD END IS PART OF THE BENDIX PCU PN 317012-1 ASSEMBLY. EVIDENCE OF CORROSION IS APPARENT AT CRACKED LOCATION. UNKNOWN TIME.
- [SDR 72400003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/72400003.md): Seat Track · corroded · Jun 20, 2005 · N724CK · Boeing 727225 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > 1 X 1 AREA OF CORROSION SEAT TRACK.
- [SDR 72400001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/72400001.md): Frame · cracked · Jun 19, 2005 · N724CK · Boeing 727225 · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > 2 INCH CRACK ON FUSE FRAME CHORD REPLACEMENT
- [SDR 72400002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/72400002.md): Frame · cracked · Jun 19, 2005 · N724CK · Boeing 727225 · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > 1 INCH CRACK ON FRAME REPLACEMENT
- [SDR P5CA0401239](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/P5CA0401239.md): Beam · cracked · Oct 1, 2004 · N858FT · Boeing 747123 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer
  > BULK CARGO COMPT, LONGITUDNAL BEAM AT STA 2040-2060-2080 LBL 30 IS CRACKED. REMOVED DAMAGE SECTION, FABRICATED NEW PART & INSTALLED PER SRM 51-40-04.
- [SDR ABXA040292](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA040292.md): Longeron · corroded · Aug 5, 2004 · N988AX · Doug DC932 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer
  > LONGERON 24 RT END CAP AT STA 945 WAS CORRODED. REPLACED END CAP IAW SRM 51-30-2 AND 51-30-5.
- [SDR ABXA040287](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA040287.md): Pan · cracked · Aug 4, 2004 · N988AX · Doug DC932 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
  > FORWARD LOWER CARGO DOOR OUTER PAN CRACKED AT FASTENER HOLE AT UPPER FORWARD CORNER. REPLACED FORWARD LOWER CARGO DOOR ON N.R. 0399 IAW DC-9 SRM.
- [SDR ABXA040288](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA040288.md): Pan · cracked · Aug 4, 2004 · N988AX · Doug DC932 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
  > FORWARD LOWER CARGO DOORS OUTER PAN HAD CRACK INDICATION IN OUTER RADIUS OF FORWARD HINGE. REPLACED DOOR ON NR 0399 IAW SRM.
- [SDR ABXA040289](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA040289.md): Pan · defective · Aug 4, 2004 · N988AX · Doug DC932 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
  > FORWARD LOWER CARGO DOOR HAD DEFECT INDICATION IN OUTER PAN ALONG UPPER EDGE AT FORWARD STOP PAD AREA. REPLACED DOOR ON NR 0399 IAW SRM.
- [SDR ABXA040290](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA040290.md): Pan · cracked · Aug 4, 2004 · N988AX · Doug DC932 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
  > FORWARD LOWER CARGO DOORS OUTER PAN WAS CRACKED AT HI-LOCK ALONG AFT EDGE, CENTER STOP PAD AREA. REPLACED DOOR ON NR 0399 IAW SRM.
- [SDR ABXA040291](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA040291.md): Skin · corroded · Aug 4, 2004 · N988AX · Doug DC932 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
  > FORWARD LOWER CARGO DOORS EXTERIOR SKIN HAD PITTING, CORROSION AT AFT LOWER CORNER. REPLACED DOOR ON NR 0399 IAW SRM.
- [SDR ABXA040284](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA040284.md): Frame · cracked · Aug 3, 2004 · N988AX · Doug DC932 · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > RT MAIN FRAME STA 699 WAS CRACKED IN FORWARD UPPER FLANGE BETWEEN Z-CLIP FASTENERS. REPAIRED MAIN FRAME RT 699 IAW EA 53400120-001-1.
- [SDR ABXA040285](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA040285.md): Longeron · cracked · Aug 3, 2004 · N988AX · Doug DC932 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer
  > LONGERON 4 LT CRACKED AT FS 160 SPLICED SECTION OF LONGERON IAW SRM 53-02.
- [SDR ABXA040286](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA040286.md): Beam · cracked · Aug 3, 2004 · N988AX · Doug DC932 · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > AFT LOWER CARGO DOOR BEAM NR 1 BOTH FORWARD AND AFT END FITTINGS CRACKED. REPLACED FITTINGS S914025-501 AND 3914025-502 IAW SRM 51-30-1 AND 51-30-5.
- [SDR ABXA040283](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA040283.md): Skin · cracked · Aug 3, 2004 · N988AX · Doug DC932 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > FUSELAGE SKIN CRACKED AT RIVET ON LONGERON 22 LT BETWEEN FS 180-200. REPAIRED ON EA 53300031-001.
- [SDR ABXA040282](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA040282.md): Skin · corroded · Aug 2, 2004 · N988AX · Doug DC932 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > BULGE IN FUSELAGE SKIN AT CABIN OUTFLOW NOZZLE. REPLACED SECTION OF LONGERON FROM APPROXIMATELY STA. 955-990 IAW SRM.
- [SDR CA040120008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040120008.md): Rib · cracked · Jan 20, 2004 · Boeing 727171C · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/Rib
  > (CAN) DURING C CHECK,THE INSPECTION OF THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER, REVEALED A CRACK ON THE ELEVATOR HINGE SUPPORT RIB ON THE RT SIDE AT STATION 136.5.
- [SDR CA040120009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040120009.md): Block · worn · Jan 20, 2004 · Boeing 727171C · Horizontal Stabilizer Structure
  > (CAN) DURING C CHECK, ONE RUB BLOCK (P/N 69-31604-4) WAS FOUND LOOSE ON THE LOWER BEAM. AFTER REMOVAL OF THE BLOCK, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE LOWER BEAM WAS WORN OUT OF LIMIT AT THE PLACE WHERE THE RUB BLOCK WAS INSTALLED. THE LOWER BEAM HAS TO BE REPLACED.
- [SDR CA030127006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030127006.md): Rib · cracked · Jan 17, 2003 · Boeing 727171C · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/Rib
  > (CAN) DURING INSPECTION OF THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER TRAILING EDGE RIBS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH AD 2002-12-13 AND BOEING SB 727-55A0091 A CRACK WAS FOUND ON THE UPPER OUTBOARD FLANGE OF THE FITTING AT ELEVATOR STATION 66.50 RT. THE CRACK WAS REPORTED TO BOEING SER
- [SDR CA021217010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA021217010.md): Starter · making metal · Nov 26, 2002 · Boeing 727171C · Engine Starter
  > (CAN) DURING B CHECK INSPECTION OF ENGINE A METAL FRAGMENT WAS FOUND ON THE MAGNETIC CHIP PLUG OF THE NR 2 ENGINE STARTER. THE STARTER WAS CHANGED OUT AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. THE STARTER WILL BE SENT FOR EVALUATION.
- [SDR CA020808004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020808004.md): Csd · failed · Jul 29, 2002 · Boeing 727171C · AC Generator-Alternator
  > (CAN) DURING CRUISE NR 3 ENGINE GENERATOR TRIPPED - CSD OIL PRESSURE WAS LOW AND TEMP HIGH, DISCONNECT FAILED. ENGINE SHUTDOWN AS A PRECAUTION. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT, YEG AIRPORT RESCUE WAS IN ATTENDANCE BUT NO ACTION WAS TAKEN OR REQUIRED. CSD WAS
- [SDR MVI2001F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MVI2001F00000.md): Shaft · sheared · Nov 28, 2001 · N40 · Boeing 72725C · Engine Fuel Pump
  > AFTER NORMAL APPROACH WITH A GO AROUND FROM 501 AGL, FULL ENGINE POWER WAS ATTAINED ON ALL ENGINES. AT 700 FT, FE NOTED EPR ROLLBACK ON NR 3 ENGINE. ENGINE SUBSEQUENTLY WOULD NOT RESPOND TO POWER SETTINGS AND WAS SHUTDOWN. INSPECTION FOUND FUEL PUMP DRIVE S
- [SDR CA010529018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010529018.md): Nut · cracked · Apr 29, 2001 · Boeing 72722C · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck
  > (CAN) LT MAIN GEAR OLEO WOULD NOT HOLD AIR CHARGE. OLEO FOUND LOW SEVERAL TIMES AND RECHARGED. UPON INVESTIGATION IT WAS FOUND THAT THE RETAINING NUT FOR THE UPPER OLEO SUPPORT TUBE WAS CRACKED, CAUSING AIR LEAKAGE. FURTHER INVESTIGATION ALSO REVEALED CORROSIO
- [SDR EIA2001015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EIA2001015.md): Engine · failed · Mar 14, 2001 · N916F · Doug DC915F · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > KFAR - RIGHT ENGINE FAILED IN FLIGHT. (M)
- [SDR CA010305022](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010305022.md): Engine · failed · Feb 21, 2001 · Boeing 727227 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > (CAN) CREW NOTICED THAT NR 3 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE AND QUANTITY WERE DECREASING. ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO YHM. UPON MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING IT WAS FOUND THAT ENGINE WOULD NOT CONTAIN ENGINE OIL. TAIL PIPE WAS WET AND UPON INVESTIGATION B
- [SDR CA001016005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA001016005.md): Shaft · failed · Sep 15, 2000 · Boeing 727171C · AC Generator-Alternator
  > (CAN) DURING CRUISE FLIGHT NR 3 ENGINE GENERATOR INDICATED UNDER EXCITATION FOLLOWED BY UNDER VOLTAGE THEN A FIELD TRIP. THE RESIDUAL VOLTAGE WAS BELOW MINIMUM AS SUCH THE CSD WAS DISCONNECTED AND THE ELECTRICAL BUSS LOADS WERE REDUCED. THE GENERATOR WAS FOUND
- [SDR AU000541](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000541.md): Mount · failed · Jul 13, 2000 · Boeing 72777C · Drag Control System
  > (AUS) NR 2 SPOILER ACTUATOR MOUNT ASSEMBLY INBOARD LOWER MOUNT BOLT HOLE LUG CRACKED AND OUTBOARD LOWER MOUNT BOLT HOLE LUG BROKEN.INBOARD LOWER MOUNT BOLT SHEARED.
- [SDR CA000427016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000427016.md): Lock · galled · Apr 18, 2000 · Boeing 727171C · Cargo/Baggage Doors
  > (CAN) CARGO DOOR ACTUATOR FOUND TO HAVE HIGH RELEASE FORCES FROM INTERNAL LOCKS. TEARDOWN REPORT INDICATES LOCKING RING, KEYS WORN AND GALLED. LPCK POSITION TEFLON BACKUP RINGS TWISTED, DEFORMED, LOCKRAM ALSO WORN AND GALLED. REPLACED.
- [SDR CA000209047](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000209047.md): Panel · missing · Jan 21, 2000 · Doug DC932 · Engine Cowling System
  > (CAN) ON ARRIVAL FOUND RT ENG UPPER COWL OVERPRESSURE RELIEF PANEL MISSING. INSTALLED.
- [SDR CA000209045](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000209045.md): Receptacle · failed · Jan 13, 2000 · Doug DC932 · Buffet/Galleys
  > (CAN) DURING TAXI BURNING SMELL NOTED AND TRACED TO GALLEY OVEN. A/C RETURNED. GALLEY OVEN RECEPTACLE AT FAULT REPLACED.
- [SDR CA000209044](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000209044.md): Spacer · cracked · Jan 13, 2000 · Doug DC932 · Turbine Engine Compressor Section
  > (CAN) FRONT COMPRESSOR ROTOR THIRD TO FORTH STAGE SPACER WAS FOUND CRCKED, ONE CRACK EXTENDED FROM TIEROD SLEEVE HOLES TO INSIDE DIAMETER. REPORT TO FOLLOW. THE CRACK WAS VERY TIGHT WHICH HAD NOT TRAVELLED OUT OF THE TIE ROD HOLES WALL. THE ITEM WAS FOUND DURR
- [SDR CA991231034](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA991231034.md): Seat · damaged · Nov 30, 1999 · Doug DC932 · Flight Compartment Equipment
  > (CAN) CAPTAINS CHAIR FAILED TO LOCK FORE AND AFT. CHAIR REPLACED.
- [SDR CA991210062](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA991210062.md): Outflow Valve · inoperative · Nov 24, 1999 · Doug DC932 · Pressure Regulator/Outflow Valve
  > (CAN) CABIN AUTO PRESSURIZATION SYSTEM INOPERATIVE. REPLACED OUTFLOW VALVE.
- [SDR CA991210061](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA991210061.md): Controller · failed · Nov 22, 1999 · Doug DC932 · Cabin Pressure Controller
  > (CAN) ON DESCENT AT 8,000 FEET, CABIN PRESSURE AUTO FAIL LIGHT CAME ON AND CABIN WAS CLIMBING AT 2,000 FEET PER MINUTE. REPLACED NR 2 CABIN PRESSURE CONTROLLER.
- [SDR CA991210063](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA991210063.md): Duct · failed · Nov 22, 1999 · Doug DC932 · Air Distribution System
  > (CAN) CREW REPORTED LACK OF OXYGEN AND DIZZEYNESS. LT WATER SEPARATOR AFT DUCT REPLACED. SYSTEM SERVICEABLE.
- [SDR CA991231032](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA991231032.md): Windshield · arced · Nov 21, 1999 · Doug DC932 · Flight Compartment Windows
  > (CAN) DURING RAMP CHECK OBSERVED ARCING AND SMOKE AT TOP OF CENTER OF FIRST OFFICERS WINDSCREEN. RT WINDOW AND HEAT CONTROLLER REPLACED.
- [SDR CA990927085](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990927085.md): Panel · cracked · Aug 19, 1999 · Doug DC932 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > (CAN) LEFT TRAPEZOIDAL PANEL FLANGE CRACKED ALONG FORWARD UPPER HORIZONTAL OUTER FLANGE. REPAIRED.
- [SDR AU990778](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990778.md): Skin · delaminated · Aug 7, 1999 · Boeing 72777C · Elevator, Plate/Skin
  > (AUS) LEFT ELEVATOR TRAILING EDGE INBOARD SKIN DELAMINATED FOR APPROXIMATELY 50.8 MM (2 INCHES).
- [SDR CA990715042](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990715042.md): Thermovalve · failed · Jul 4, 1999 · Doug DC932 · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice System
  > (CAN) ON TAKEOFF, TEMP 8C UNABLE TO ACHIEVE TAKEOFF EPR OF 1.99 ON RT ENGINE EPR 1.94 WITH RT THROTTLE FIRE WALLED. ALL OTHER PARAMETERS MATCHED. EPR PROBLEMS SEEM ASSOCIATED WITH USE OF ENGINE ANTI-ICE. RT NOSE COWL THERMOSTAT VALVE REPLACED. EPR TP2 AND
- [SDR CA990715040](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990715040.md): Rudder Peddle · cracked · Jul 1, 1999 · Doug DC932 · Rudder Control System
  > (CAN) CAPTAIN'S RUDDER PEDAL ATTACH BRACKET CRACKED. FAA AD 89-14-02 REPLACED.
- [SDR CA990715036](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990715036.md): Connector · loose · Jun 25, 1999 · Doug DC932 · Air Distribution Fan
  > (CAN) AT FL 330 AFTER SELECTION OF AIRFOIL ANTI-ICE TAIL ANTI-ICE WITH ENG ANTI-ICE ON, CABIN ALT CLIMBED TO 10,000 FEET. AIRFOIL ANT-ICE SELECTED OFF AND DESCENT INITIATED. AT 29,000 FEET,CABIN STARTED A 500 FOOT CLIMB RATE. FOUND DUCT CONNECTOR ADRIFT AT
- [SDR CA990719034](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990719034.md): Bracket · cracked · Jun 23, 1999 · Doug DC932 · Aileron Control System
  > (CAN) FIRST OFFICER'S RUDDER PEDAL ATTACH BRACKET CRACKED. REPLACED. REFER TO FAA AD 89-14-02.
- [SDR AU990736](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990736.md): Wire · damaged · Jun 18, 1999 · Boeing 72777C · Electrical Power System Wiring
  > (AUS) SEVEN ELECTRICAL CABLES DAMAGED AT THE OUTER INSULATION JACKET. NO EVIDENCE OF EXPOSED CONDUCTORS.
- [SDR AU990774](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990774.md): Skin · corroded · May 26, 1999 · Boeing 72777C · Elevator, Plate/Skin
  > (AUS) ELEVATOR SKIN CORRODED AT STN 40, STN 73, STN 84, STN 106 AND STN 166. RT STABILIZER UPPER SKIN ABOVE REAR SPAR CONTAINED FIVE AREAS OF REPAIR.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-jt8d-7a/reports.md?page=2

## 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 = 'JT8D7A'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-jt8d-7a/reports

---
OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.