Pratt & Whitney JT8D-7B

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
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SDR MWEA98996Engine · failedJUST AFTER TAKEOFF, RIGHT ENGINE FAILED AND STOPED SUDDENLY. PERFORMED QRH PROCEDURES, RETURNED TO GRR. REMOVED AND REPLACED RIGHT ENGINE.Oct 6, 1998 · N500ME · Doug DC914 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR TAOA099808Filter · cloggedFLT 6120 - LGA-BOS - DURING TAKEOFF ROLL AND TAKEOFF POWER SET, ENGINE NR 3 LOW OIL PRESSURE/FILTER BYPASS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. TAKEOFF ABORTED. LIGHT EXTINGUISHED AT IDLE THRUST. REPLACED MAIN ENGINE OIL FILTER. FOUND LARGE AMOUNT OF CARBON DEPOSITS. RAN ESep 13, 1998 · N925TS · Boeing 727227 · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR ABXA9800884Control Cable · corrodedWHILE COMPLYING WITH C-INSPECTION, FOUND NR 2 ENGINE FUEL SHUT-OFF CABLE NR 57 HEAVILY CORRODED BETWEEN STATION 658 AND 699. REPLACED NR 2 ENGINE FUEL SHUT-OFF CABLE IAW DC9 MM CHAPTER 76-12-00.Sep 2, 1998 · N903AX · Doug DC932 · Engine Emergency Shutdown SystemSDR DHL98722001Pump · failedAFTER TAKEOFF, NR 2 ENGINE FLAMED OUT. DUMPED FUEL, RETURNED FOR LANDING. FORCED TO MAKE GO- AROUND. LANDED AFTER SECOND APPROACH. FOUND FUEL PUMP FAILED.Sep 1, 1998 · N722DH · Boeing 727228 · Engine Fuel PumpSDR DHL98722002Trunnion · failedAFTER LANDING, RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR FORWARD TRUNNION SUPPORT FAILED, CAUSING LANDING GEAR TO SEPARATE FROM THE AIRCRAFT.Sep 1, 1998 · N722DH · Boeing 727228 · Main Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR CA980909019Bleed Manifold · improper part(CAN) NR 1 ENGINE 13TH STAGE BLEED MANIFOLD WAS MODIFIED TO FIT THE NR 2 ENGINE AT AN UNKNOWN LOCATION USING A NON-PRATT APPROVED REPAIR. THIS CONFIGURATION MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO INSTALL THE ENGINE BLEED MANIFOLD. PART WAS FOUND INSTALLED AFTER RETURN FROM Aug 26, 1998 · Pneumatic Distribution SystemSDR CA980827001Window · damaged(CAN) AFTER ARRIVAL ON WALK-AROUND, FOUND NR 31 LEFT CABIN WINDOW DAMAGED, CENTER AREA OUTER PANE MISSING. REPLACED.Aug 14, 1998 · Boeing 72751C · Passenger Compartment WindowsSDR 98ZZZX3405Pump · failedPHX/SAN - FLT 619 - AIRCRAFT WAS DIVERTED TO ONT DUE TO WEATHER. ON DESCENT, NR 2 ENGINE BECAME INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 2 ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP.Jul 26, 1998 · N428EX · Boeing 72722C · Engine Fuel PumpSDR VJ9800228Duct · failedNR 2 ENGINE FIRE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER TAKEOFF, THROTTLE RETARDED AND LIGHT EXTINGUISHED. CREW ELECTED TO RETURN TO ATL MAINTENANCE BASE. INSPECTED AIRCRAFT AND FOUND BLOWN DUCT. REPLACED NR 2 ENGINE NOSE COWL ANTI-ICE DUCT, RAN ENGINE AND NO LEAKJul 17, 1998 · N907VJ · Doug DC932 · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice SystemSDR 98UAL900324Accessory Unit · failedBOTH TRANSPONDERS ARE INOPERATIVE. *S/D* THE CAUSE FOR THE APPARENT FAILURE OF BOTH TRANSPONDERS IS BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN AN AIR/GROUND SENSING PROBLEM AS IT WAS ALSO REPORTED THAT THE AIRCRAFT WOULD NOT PRESSURIZE. ALSO, NOTED BY ENGINEERING, THE AIRCRAFT Jul 14, 1998 · N9009U · Boeing 737222 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR USAAD98118Engine · failedDCA - FLT 998 - ON FINAL ON DCA, SEVEN MILES OUT AND AT 2000 FT IN A RIGHT TURN, CREW RECEIVED A CROSS TIE LOCKOUT WARNING, LOST THE RIGHT ENGINE AND FIRST OFFICERS INSTRUMENTS, AND EXPERIENCED SOME PRESSURIZATION PROBLEMS. THE CREW STARTED THE APU AND REGAINJul 2, 1998 · N974VJ · Doug DC931 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR 98UAL900274Pressurization · malfunctionedAIRCRAFT WOULD NOT PRESSURIZE IN AUTO OR STANDBY.Jun 19, 1998 · N9032U · Boeing 737222 · Cabin Pressure Control SystemSDR EISA98147Compressor · stalledFROM JFK - AT APPROXIMATELY 100 KNOTS, TAEKOFF ROLL NR 2 ENGINE COMPRESSOR STALL. RECOVERED. AFTER, THROUGH 400 FEET, COMPRESSOR STALL (NR 2) AGAIN AND RECOVERED. WIND 140/4 TEMP 18 DEGREES CELSIUS. ON SECOND COMPRESSOR STALL, ENGINE NEARLY FLAMED OUT. BOJun 16, 1998 · N313NE · Boeing 727223 · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR CA980521005Bulb · failed(CAN) WHEN LANDING GEAR SELECTED DOWN, RT MLG DOWN INDICATOR FAILED TO LIGHT. MISSED APPROACH PROCEDURE CARRIED OUT. INDICATOR RELAMPED AND SYSTEM INDICATION TESTED NORMAL. NORMAL LANDING CARRIED OUT.May 9, 1998 · Boeing 72725 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR CA980512006Warning Box · failed(CAN) IN-FLIGHT FIRE BELL SOUNDED, BUT NO FIRE DETECT LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. CHECK OF ALL THREE ENGINE FIRE DETECTION SYSTEMS FOUND ALL SYSTEMS FAILED THE TEST. FIREWALL LIGHTS WORKED NORMALLY, APU FIRE TEST INOPERATIVE. ENGINE FIRE TEST CARRIED OUT SERVICEABLApr 16, 1998 · Boeing 72727C · Fire DetectionSDR CA980525002Hinge · broken(CAN) MAIN CARGO DOOR UPPER AFT HINGE BROKEN AT 7 SEGMENTS, REPLACED. PART TC: 3,211.Apr 16, 1998 · Boeing 72782 · Fuselage, Door HingeSDR 98FDEA00252Engine · failedNR 2 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE EXCEEDED RED RADIAL DURING DEPARTURE AT ALL POWER SETTINGS ABOVE IDLE. OIL TEMPERATURE 118C, PRESS 60 PSI PRESS 52 PSI AT IDLE. FOUND BREATHER PRESSURE AT 5.6 PSI OUT OF LIMITS. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 2 ENGINE FOR HIGH BREATHER PREApr 4, 1998 · N154FE · Boeing 72725 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR CA980415012Valve · malfunctioned(CAN) DURING ENGINE SPOOL-UP IN PREPARATION TO TAKEOFF, NR 1 ENGINE EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE COMPRESSOR STALLS. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO THE RAMP. ENGINE INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE AND F.O.D. NO DISCREPANCIES FOUND. FUEL PRESSURIZATION AND DUMP VALVE ADJUSTED. ENGINE Mar 30, 1998 · Boeing 72722 · Fuel Controlling SystemSDR EISA98067Fuel Pump · failedAFTER TAKEOFF FROM BDL, NR 2 ENGINE COMPRESSOR STALLED AND FAILED. ACCOMPLISHED APPROPRIATE TWO ENGINE OPERATING CHECKLIST. FLIGHT CONTINUED TO DESTINATION BOS. REMOVED AND REPLACED ENGINE FUEL PUMP IAW PRATT AND WHITNEY MM 73-11-1. OPS LEAK CHECK GOOD IAWMar 24, 1998 · N310NE · Boeing 7272A7 · Engine Fuel PumpSDR 98FDEA00170Manifold · rupturedNR 2 ENGINE FIRE LIGHT IN FLIGHT APPROXIMATELY 11,000 FEET AFTER TAKEOFF. CHECKLIST FOLLOWED AND FIRE LIGHT EXTINGUISHED WHEN THROTTLE RETARDED TO IDLE. ENGINE INDICATIONS WERE NORMAL. REMOVED AND REPLACED FUEL HEAT MANIFOLD, LEAK CHECK OK.Mar 11, 1998 · N503FE · Boeing 72725 · Fuel HeaterSDR CA980318034Gearbox · failed(CAN) ON APPROACH THE NR 3 ENGINE DECELERATED AND STOPPED. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. INSPECTION FOUND THE ENGINE OIL FILTERS WERE METAL CONTAMINATED. THE COMPRESSOR AND TURBINE SECTIONS SHOWED NO VISIBLE DAMAGE. THE SOURCE OF THE METAL CONTAMINATIOMar 5, 1998 · Boeing 72727C · Accessory GearboxesSDR TAOA029811Seal · missingDCA/LGA - FLT 6411 - AT 3,000 FEET ON DESCENT, NR 1 ENGINE FIRE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND COCKPIT BELL SOUNDED. RETARDED THROTTLE AND LIGHT EXTINGUISHED. FOUND CSD EJECTOR PIPE GASKET AND 8TH STAGE CHECK VALVE GASKET BLOWN, REPLACED GASKETS. FOUND SEAL Feb 26, 1998 · N913TS · Boeing 727254 · Spark Plug/IgniterSDR 98ZZZM439Turbine · damagedFLT 613 - IND-CLT - HAD AN AIR TURN BACK TO IND. ON DEPARTURE FROM IND FELT VIBRATION IN RUDDER PEDAL'S AND FLOOR. NR 2 ENGINE HAD LOW N1 AND LOW EPR AND HIGH EGT. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 2 ENGINE DUE TO TURBINE DAMAGE. (M)Feb 25, 1998 · N421EX · Boeing 72722C · Turbine SectionSDR 98UAL900070Coffeemaker · dirtySMOKE IN AFT CABIN FROM AFT GALLEY AREA. IT APPEARS TO BE FROM COFFEEMAKER AREA. *S/D* FOUND COFFEE POT LID UNDER GALLEY INBOARD COFFEEMAKER. REMOVED DEBRIS. APPLIED POWER TO AFT GALLEY. NO SMOKE/ODORS DETECTED, OK TO CONTINUE.Feb 17, 1998 · N9052U · Boeing 737222 · Buffet/GalleysSDR CA980305014Blade · broken(CAN) DURING REGULAR SHOP VISIT A 2ND STAGE LP COMPRESSOR BLADE WAS FOUND WITH ONE LUG OF THE REAR STRAP BROKEN OFF.Feb 9, 1998 · Doug DC9 · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR CA980317046Pump · failed(CAN) AT TOP OF DESCENT, AIRCRAFT BEGAN TO LOSE A-SYSTEM HYDRAULIC FLUID, A-SYSTEM PRESS FLUCTUATING BETWEEN 3,000 AND 2,500 PSI. ACFT STOPPED ON RUNWAY AND T OWED TO RAMP. FOUND HEAVY LEAK AT NR 2 ENG HYDRAULIC PUMP AND NR 1 CASE DRAIN HAD CARBON RUBBER CONFeb 3, 1998 · Boeing 727100 · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), MainSDR 98UAL900037Vhf Trans · failedLOST COMM ON FREQUENCY 127.8 MHZ ON NUMBER ONE VHF. COMM APPEARED WEEK ON OTHER FREQUENCIES AS WELL. *S/D* REPLACED NR 1 VHF COMM TRANSCEIVER, OP CHECKED GOOD.Jan 28, 1998 · N9065U · Boeing 737222 · VHF Communications SystemSDR VJ9800004Fuel Pump · failedON DESCENT AT FL80, AIRSPEED AT 250 KTS, THROTTLES AT IDLE AND N2 AT 20 PERCENT, RT ENGINE FLAMED OUT. REPLACED NR 2 ENGINE FUEL PUMP IAW MM 73-10-1; RAN ENGINE, OPS AND LEAK CHECKED GOOD. OBSERVATIONS ARE A SHEARED SHAFT IN FUEL PUMP.Jan 9, 1998 · N916VV · Doug DC932 · Engine Fuel PumpSDR CA990203013Stator · cracked(CAN) ENGINE IN SHOP AS TIME EXPIRED. INSPECTION FOUND THE FRONT COMPRESSOR ROTOR THIRD (TO FOURTH) STAGE SPACER CRACKED. THERE WERE EIGHT CRACKS EXTENDING FROM TIE ROD SLEEVE HOLES TO INSIDE AND ONE SMALL CRACK STARTING FROM THE TIE ROD SLEEVE HOLE TO OUTSIJan 6, 1998 · Doug DC932 · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR 97FDEA00900Fuel Pump · failed97-0257 - NR1 ENGINE FAILURE AT 400 FEET ABOVE GROUND LEVEL. POP HEARD IN COCKPIT. ENGINE WINDMILLED WITH NORMAL INDICATIONS. RESTART UNSUCCESSFUL. FOUND INPUT SHAFT FOR FUEL PUMP SPLINES STRIPPED INSIDE PUMP. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 1 ENGINE FUEL PUMP PEDec 23, 1997 · N287FE · Boeing 7272D4 · Engine Fuel PumpSDR TAOA129706Fuel Pump · failedFLT 6490 - DCA-LGA - NR 2 ENGINE FAILURE ON CLIMB-OUT AT ALTITUDE OF 600 FEET. FLIGHT RETURNED TO DCA, EMERGENCY DECLARED. FOUND NR 2 ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP FAILED INTERNALLY. REPLACED NR 2 ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP. ENGINE RUN UP CONFIRMED FUEL PUMP FAILURDec 21, 1997 · N923TS · Boeing 727225 · Engine Fuel PumpSDR MWEA97863Engine · fireLANDING IN LGA - TOWER REPORTED FLAMES COMING OUT OF RT ENGINE. MX INSPECT INLET AND EXHAUST ENG COWL, LOOKED FOR FUEL OR OIL LEAKS W/NO DISCREPANCIES. PERFORMED IDLE RUN NR 2 ENG W/ALL INDICATIONS NORMAL.Dec 11, 1997 · N502ME · Doug DC932 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR MWEA97852Fuel Press Sw · defectiveIN CLIMBOUT, THE RT FUEL INLET PRESS LOW LIGHT CAME ON AND COULD NOT BE PUT OUT WITH EITHER RT PUMPS OR LT BOOST PUMPS WITH THE FUEL CROSSFEED OPEN. MTC REMOVED AND REPLACED RT ENGINE FUEL PRESS SWITCH.Dec 3, 1997 · N900ME · Doug DC915 · Fuel Pressure IndicatingSDR 98ZZZX197Stator · crackedENGINE C2 STATOR CRACKED ON WELDING.Dec 1, 1997 · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR UPS97225087Overheat Loop · out of positionINSPECTION TYPE-N/A, ON TAKEOFF ENG 1 STRUT OVERHEAT LIGHT ILLUMINATED. PER CHECK LIST, NR 1 THRUST LEVER RETARDED TO IDLE AND LIGHT WENT OUT. WHEN THRUST LEVER ADVANCED AGAIN, LIGHT RE-ILLUMINATED. LEFT THRUST IN IDLE AND RETURNED TO JAX. REMOVED NR 1 STRNov 15, 1997 · N947UP · Boeing 72725C · Overheat DetectionSDR 97UAL900824Actuator · crackedFLIGHT CREW NOTED THAT THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM 'A' QUANTITY AND PRESSURE WAS ZERO AFTER LANDING. *S/D* THE RIGHT INBOARD GROUND SPOILER HOUSING WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED. THE ACTUATOR WAS REPLACED. SINCE THE REPLACEMENT, THERE HAVE NOT BEEN ANY HYDRAULIC PROBLENov 14, 1997 · N9017U · Boeing 737222 · Drag Control ActuatorSDR CA971212001Panel · crumpled(CAN) AFTER TAKEOFF, SMALL BANG WITH VIBRATION NOTICED. AIRCRAFT DIVERTED. AIR CONDITIONING ACCESS PANEL HANGING ON ONE FASTENER AND CRUMPLED. NO OTHER DAMAGE. REPAIRED. AIRCRAFT TT: 43,053 HOURS.Nov 13, 1997 · Boeing 72751C · Air Conditioning DoorsSDR 97UAL900813So Valve · failedNUMBER ONE ENGINE HYDRAULIC SHUTOFF VALVE CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPPED AND WOULD NOT RESET. *S/D* REPLACED NR 1 ENGINE HYDRAULIC SHUTOFF VALVE. NO LEAKS WERE NOTED, OPS CHECK GOOD.Nov 7, 1997 · N9010U · Boeing 737222 · Hydraulic System, MainSDR 97UAL900804Vhf Comm · inoperativeNUMBER 1 VHF COM WAS INOPERATIVE. NUMBER 2 VHF COM WAS INTERMITTENT.Nov 3, 1997 · N9010U · Boeing 737222 · VHF Communications SystemSDR DHL97724009Engine · malfunctionedCANNOT MAINTAIN MAX CONTINOUS THRUST THROUGH CLIMB-OUT ON NR 1 ENGINE. ENGINE RUNS APPROX 80 DEGREES HOTTER THAN NR 2 OR NR 3. REMOVED AND REPLACED ENGINE PER TASK MANUAL 71-01-17.Oct 21, 1997 · N724DH · Boeing 727228 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR 97UAL900781Acm · failedRIGHT PACK OVERTEMP, NO PACK TRIP OFF. SMOKE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF AIRCRAFT. *S/D* FOUND METAL SHAVINGS COMING FROM WATER SEPARATOR DRAIN. REPLACED THE RIGHT-HAND AIR CYCLE MACHINE AND COALESCER BAGS, OPS CHECK GOOD.Oct 18, 1997 · N9027U · Boeing 737222 · Cabin Cooling SystemSDR CA971113071Clamp · loose(CAN) NR 1 STRUT OVERHEAT LIGHT CAME ON WHEN WING TAI WAS COMMANDED. STRUT OVERHEAT CONDITION CHECKLIST CARRIED OUT AND AIRCRAFT LANDED. CLAMP ON AIR SUPPLY LINE HAD FAILED. REPLACED.Oct 8, 1997 · Boeing 72790C · Pneumatic Distribution SystemSDR DHL97722005Fuel Control · failedNR 1 ENG EPR SPIKED TO 2.5 EPR FOR 1 SECOND DURING TAKEOFF, EPR THEN DECREASED TO APPROX 1.80 EPR ON CLIMB THRUST. ALL ENGINE GAUGES WERE THEN STEADY AT CLIMB THRUST. AFTER CLIMBOUT, THRUST LEVER MOVEMENT WOULD NOT CHANGE THRUST. REMOVED AND REPLACED NSep 30, 1997 · N722DH · Boeing 727228 · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR CA971016004Comb Outer Case · cracked(CAN) DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION THE COMBUSTION OUTER CASE WAS FOUND CRACKED AT TWO MOUNTING BOLT HOLES ON THE REAR FLANGE. THE FIRST CRACK EXTENDS HALF THE DEPTH OF THE HOLE AND 1/2" IN LENGTH. THE SECOND CRACK EXTENDS THREE QUARTERS THE DEPTH OF THE HOLE Sep 22, 1997 · Turbine Engine Combustion SectionSDR 97UAL900715Oil Syst · lostNUMBER ONE ENGINE SHUT DOWN DUE TO LOSS OF OIL.Sep 17, 1997 · N9010U · Boeing 737222 · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR 97UAL900730Torque Tube · wornFLAP DRIVE TORQUE TUBE WORN ON LEFT REAR TRUNNION BEAM HANGER, LEFT INBOARD FLAP WELL, INBOARD END. *S/D* PROVIDED CLEARANCE BY REPOSITIONING HYDRAULIC LINES AND RESECURING. REPLACED THE LEFT-HAND, INBOARD FLAP DRIVE TORQUE TUBE.Sep 8, 1997 · N9006U · Boeing 737222 · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR 97UAL900649Uplock Actuator · failedON CLIMB-OUT, GEAR RETRACTED NORMALLY AND GEAR HANDLE MOVED TO THE OFF POSITION. LEFT GEAR RED LIGHT ILLUMINATED FOLLOWED BY THE LEFT GEAR GREEN LIGHT. HANDLE RAISED AND HEARD A THUMP FOLLOWED BY A YAW. ALL LIGHTS WENT OUT. HANDLE RETURNED TO OFF AND ALL LSep 1, 1997 · N9019U · Boeing 737222 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR VJ970300Tube · failedDURING CLIMB, A-LOOP LIGHT NR 2 ENGINE ILLUMINATED; SUBSEQUENTLY FIRE WARNING OCCURRED. FIRE WARNING CEASED WHEN THROTTLE RETARDED TO IDLE. REPLACED NR 2 ENGINE FUEL HEATER TUBING FROM 13TH STAGE TO ENGINE ANTI-ICE VALVE. RAN ENGINE AND PERFORMED LEAK CHECKAug 25, 1997 · N939VV · Doug DC932 · Engine Fuel DistributionSDR CA970903001Engine · failed(CAN) DURING CLIMB THROUGH 10,000 FEET NOTICEABLE VIBRATION FELT FOLLOWED BY NR1 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE/FILTER BYPASS LIGHT ILLUMINATION. THRUST LEVER WAS RETARDED TO 60 PERCENT N1, LIGHT EXTINGUISHED. OIL PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE WERE WITHIN LIMITS. 10 SECONDS LAug 22, 1997 · Boeing 72722 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR DHL97715003Engine · fodON TAKEOFF ROLL, THRUST LEVERS STARTED VIBRATING. ALL ENGINE INDICATIONS NORMAL, AFTER TAKEOFF TOWER INDICATED SPARKS EMITTING FROM THE AIRCRAFT. ON LANDING NR 2 OIL TEMP WENT INTO THE RED, FUEL FLOW INDICATOR FLUCTUATED WILDLY, VIBRATION CEASED WHEN NR 2 EAug 22, 1997 · N715DH · Boeing 727155C · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
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