JASC 2520

Service difficulty reports · 2,088

Reports filed under 2520 · Passenger Compartment Equipment, newest first.

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duckdb -csv -c "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 jasc_code = '2520'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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SDR 98ZZZX811Seat Belt · bindingREAR LAP BELTS ARE RESTRAINED FROM RETRACTING AS REQUIRED TO UNLOCK THE REEL AND ALLOW FULL EXTENSION FOR USE DUE TO FRICTION CAUSED BY ROUTING BETWEEN THE TIGHT FITTING SEAT BOTTOM AND SEAT BACK. SUGGEST INSTALLING A FLAT PLASTIC 'TUNNEL' AROUND THE BELT TO Feb 9, 1998 · N416ES · Cessna 182SSDR 98ZZZX809Seat Frame · mismanufacturedREAR SEAT BOTTOM FRAME ATTACH POSITIONS DO NOT MATCH ALL 6 FUSELAGE MOUNTINGS BRACKET POSITIONS AND REQUIRES THE USE OF A 7 FOOT LONG 2 INCH BY 6 INCH LEVER TO FORCE ALIGNMENT AND INSTALL BOLTS. SUGGEST MATCHING ALL PRODUCTION JIGS AND MUCH IMPROVED SUPERVISIFeb 9, 1998 · N416ES · Cessna 182SSDR 98ZZZX808Belt Guide · interferenceREAR SHOULDER BELT GUIDES ON OUTBOARD SIDES OF SEAT BACK STRIKES SHOULDER BELT REEL WHEN SEAT BACK IS RECLINED. SUBMITTER SUGGESTED RE-DESIGNING THE BELT GUIDE OR LIMIT SEAT RECLINE ANGLE. A LITTLE ENGINEERING REVIEW OF COMPONENT COMPATIBILITY WOULD ELIMINATFeb 9, 1998 · N416ES · Cessna 182SSDR DLM11980313Projector · smokingSMOKE AND ELECTRIC SMELL FROM B/C PROJECTOR DURING TAXI OUT. DISABLED B/C PROJECTOR. INSPECTED AREA, NO TROUBLE FOUND.Feb 5, 1998 · N809DE · Doug MD11SDR AU980112Spacer · missing(AUS) PASSENGER SEATS INSTALLED WITHOUT SPACERS CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE MOUNTING PLATES AND SEAT LOCK MECHANISM.Feb 5, 1998 · Piper PA31350SDR SCNA98024Seat Belt Buckle · damagedSEAT BELT BUCKLE REJECTED AT SHOP VISIT. LOCKING MECHANISM NOT WORKING/DAMAGED. REPLACED BUCKLE.Jan 28, 1998SDR AU980010Seat · worn(AUS) SEAT 8G WORN. THE SEAT WAS OBSTRUCTING THE OVERWING EXIT WHEN INTHE UPRIGHT POSITION.Jan 1, 1998 · Boeing 737377SDR 98ZZZX532Cylinder · crackedCABIN SEAT RECLINE MECHANISM HYDROLOK CYLINDER HAS A CRACK. THE CRACK EXTENDED FROM THE SPLINED FIBER NUT TO THE END OF THE CYLINDER. THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH THE CRACK OCCURRED ARE UNKNOWN, BUT SUBMITTER SUGGESTED THE CAUSE AS FATIGUE.Dec 22, 1997SDR 98ZZZM143Power Unit · burnedBWI - FLT 4943 - DURING CLIMB-OUT OF DCA, THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT ALERTED THE CAPT OF SMOKE IN AFT CABIN. AIRCRAFT LANDED SAFELY AT BWI. FOUND POWER UNIT AT SEAT 10D BURNED.Dec 21, 1997 · N319AM · Aerosp ATR42320SDR VTZA97693Overhead Panel · looseFLT 6380 - IAD-JFK - DURING TAKEOFF, AIRCRAFT MADE AN UNSCHEDULED LANDING DUE TO CABIN OVERHEAD PANEL FELL DOWN IN FLIGHT. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO GATE WITH NO FURTHER PROBLEMS. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND RESECURED PANEL, OPS CHECK OK. AIRCRAFT WAS RELEASED ANDDec 10, 1997 · N312UE · Jetair JETSTM4101SDR AALA972309Rub Strip · brokenLHR - FLT 147 - DOOR 1L TRIM ON INSIDE CAME LOOSE AND WAS FLAPPING ON OUTSIDE OF AIRCRAFT. RETURNED FOR OVERWEIGHT LANDING 341000 LBS TOUCH DOWN SMOOTH, LESS THAN 300 MIN SINK. FOUND TEFLON RUB STRIP PARTIAL BROKEN AND FLAPPING ON A/C. SEAL GLUED. DOOR OPEDec 7, 1997 · N14065 · Airbus A300B4605RSDR SWAA980039Air Distribution · odorRETURNED TO AUS DUE TO NAUSEA TYPE ODOR IN CABIN. INSPECTED AC SYSTEM, NO DEFECTS NOTED. REMOVED AND REPLACED WATER SEPARATORS PER BOEING M/M.Nov 29, 1997 · N370SW · Boeing 7373H4SDR AU971642Seat · separated(AUS) PASSENGER SEAT OUTBOARD FORWARD SEAT LEG TRACK FITTING SEPARATEDFROM FLOOR TRACK. SEAT WAS LOCATED AT ROW 21 A B C.Oct 18, 1997 · Boeing 737476SDR AU971359Seat · separated(AUS) SEAT ROW 21 A,B,C HAD OUTBOARD FORWARD SEAT ATTACHMENT FITTING SEPARATED FROM THE FLOOR TRACK.Oct 18, 1997 · Boeing 737476SDR AU971660Seat · separated(AUS) PASSENGER SEAT AFT OUTBOARD SEAT LEG TRACK FITTING SEPARATED FROM THE FLOOR TRACK DUE TO THE LOCKING SCREW BACKING OUT OF THE TRACK FITTING. THE SEAT WAS LOCATED AT POSITION ROW 14 DEF.Sep 22, 1997 · Boeing 7374Q8SDR AALA9780244Seat · wornSEA - FLT 255 - THE MID-FLIGHT ATTENDANT JUMP SEAT WOULD NOT AUTO RETRACT, HAD TO MANUALLY STOW SEAT. REPLACED THE MID-FLIGHT ATTENDANT JUMP SEAT ASSEMBLY AND OPERATED NORMALLY. (X)Sep 1, 1997 · N951AS · Doug DC982SDR 98ZZZX171Seat Attach · wrong partDURING ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION, FOUND RIVNUTS WERE SUBSTITUTED FOR 3 NAS684A3 NUTPLATES FOR REAR SEAT ATTACH HARDWARE. THE RIVNUTS EXTRUDED THROUGH THE HOLES IN THE STRUCTURE AND ALLOWED THE REAR SEAT TO PARTIALLY BREAK LOOSE. PARTS MANUAL FIG 20, ITEM NR 12.Aug 24, 1997 · N3964V · Cessna 170SDR 97ZZZX4736Seat Back · crackedSEAT 2C BACK CRACKED FROM BOTTOM UP THE SIDE. REMOVED AND REPLACED SEAT BACK.Aug 19, 1997 · N226YV · Beech 1900DSDR 97ZZZM967Seat · crackedAT ICT, AN OVERNIGHT INSPECTION FOUND THAT SEATBACK 5F WAS BROKEN. REMOVED AND REPLACED SEAT BACK IAW MM 25-20. REPAIRED SEATBACK PER STANDARD PRACTICES. (M)Aug 15, 1997 · N242YV · Beech 1900DSDR 97ZZZX4323Seat · crackedICT - OVERNIGHT MAINTENANCE FOUND SEAT BACK ON SEAT 7A IS CRACKED UP THE SIDE. REMOVED AND REPLACED SEAT BACK IAW MM 25-00. REPAIRED SEAT BACK PER STANDARD PRACTICES. (X)Aug 8, 1997 · N226YV · Beech 1900DSDR 97ZZZM906Seat Back · repairedFROM 1/197 TO 8/5/97, 83 SEATBACKS HAVE BEEN REPLACED DUE TO CRACKS IN THE FIBERGLASS BACK. 48 WERE RETURNED FOR WARRANTY CREDIT, 35 WERE REPAIRED IAW AIR MIDWEST TO 1900-25-21-0001 AND RETURNED TO SERVICEABLE STATUS.Aug 5, 1997SDR C2XA97IA223Fitting · crackedIAH - INSPECTION CHECK 2C - DURING A ROUTINE STRUCTURAL INSPECTION, THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT SEAT ASSEMBLY LEFT ATTACHMENT FITTING WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE LEFT ATTACHMENT FITTING AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE. (M)Jul 31, 1997 · N42836 · Aerosp ATR42320SDR C2XA97IA222Fitting · crackedIAH - INSPECTION CHECK 2C, DURING A ROUTINE STRUCTURAL INSPECTION, THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT SEAT ASSEMBLY RIGHT ATTACHMENT FITTING WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE RIGHT ATTACH FITTING AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE. (M)Jul 31, 1997 · N42836 · Aerosp ATR42320SDR WWMA9700109Hot Jug · failedF/A REPORTS A SMELL OF ELECTRICAL SMOKE, SUSPECT HOT JUG. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 2 DEFECTIVE HOT JUG PER SAAB AMM 25-20. NO BURNING SMELL NOTICED.Jul 30, 1997 · N348SB · Saab 340BSDR TWAA9785001Electronic Unit · failedJFK - FLT 883 - DURING CRUISE, SEAT ELECTRONIC UNIT AND CABLE EMITTED SPARKS AT SEAT 23-2. REMOVED AND REPLACED SEAT ELECTRONIC UNIT, MFG PN 1103460-121, MANUFACTURED BY HUGHES AIRCRAFT, AND POWER CABLE, MFG PN C02946-54. OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMAL. CHECK C -Jul 28, 1997 · N303TW · Boeing 747257BSDR 97ZZZX3442Stanchion · corrodedLITTER STANCHIONS SHOW SIGNS OF CORROSION AT ATTACH WELD. IT APPEARS THE MATERIAL WAS EXPOSED TO MOISTURE DURING SHIPMENT OR STORAGE. CAUSE AND PREVENTION ARE UNDER INVESTIGATION BY RAYTHEON. THE PARTS ARE BEING REPLACED BY KNOWN SERVICEABLE PARTS. THIS MAJun 27, 1997 · Boeing 767SDR 97ZZZX3441Stanchion · corrodedLITTER STANCHIONS SHOW SIGNS OF CORROSION AT ATTACH WELD. IT APPEARS THE MATERIAL WAS EXPOSED TO MOISTURE DURING SHIPMENT OR STORAGE. CAUSE AND PREVENTION ARE UNDER INVESTIGATION BY RAYTHEON. THE PARTS ARE BEING REPLACED BY KNOWN SERVICEABLE PARTS. THIS MAJun 27, 1997 · Boeing 767SDR 97ZZZX3758Seat · deformedTHIN COMPOSIT BENCH SEAT ACROSS 15.50 INCH WIDE ALUMINUM SEAT STRUCTURE. NOT ADEQUATE FOR TWO PASSENGERS. LOSS OF ENGINE POWER WHEN A VALVE ROCKER ARM SHAFT FELL OUT OF THE ENGINE AND A DEFECTIVE LOW ROTOR RPM WARNING HORN RESULTED IN A CRASH LANDING AND DAMJun 25, 1997 · N99YC · Enstrm F28FSDR CA970630001Seat Belt · frayed(CAN) EDGES OF SEAT BELT WERE FOUND FRAYED - DUE TO THE BELT GUIDE ON THE REEL BEING BROKEN AND MISSING.Jun 23, 1997 · Snias AS350B2SDR 97UAL900449Wire · failedOBSERVED SMOKE AND SPARKS AT SEAT 2EF. FLIGHT ATTENDANT USED FIRE EXTINGUISHER ON FLOOR. NO SIGN OF FIRE. POWER TO SEAT SHUT OFF. *S/D* REPAIRED WIRING AT SEAT 2EF, OPS CHECK OK.Jun 11, 1997 · N159UA · Boeing 747238BSDR AU970611Seat · illegal repair(AUS) BENNETTS SEAT CONVERTER STOWAGE COMPARTMENT (SEAT MOUNTED CONTAINER) INCORRECTLY REPAIRED - PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR - UNAPPROVED REPAIRJun 4, 1997SDR 97ZZZX2815Handle · brokenHANDLE BROKE AT PIVOT POINT. ALLOWED THE ARM TO FALL FROM PIVOT POINT CAUSING THE SEAT LATCH DROP PIN TO NOT ENGAGE THE SEAT RAIL ALLOWING THE PASSENGER SEAT TO SLIDE BACK WHEN POWER TO THE AIRCRAFT IS APPLIED. INDIVIDUALS SHOULD LOOK AT THIS AREA ON 100 HOUMay 21, 1997 · N7203G · Cessna 172KSDR AU970465Nut · faulty(AUS) REAR CABIN SEATS 15 DEF FORWARD INBOARD LEG MOUNT ANCHOR NUT FAULTY - SEAT ROWS 16 DEF AND 17 DEF ALSO LOOSE IN TRACKSApr 27, 1997 · Boeing 737476SDR HAIHEEA9442Seat Assy · failedFABRIC ON CABIN SEATS FAILING AND SEPARATING AT STITCHESApr 19, 1997 · N9213P · Doug MD900SDR CA970505022Elect Wiring · electrical shock(CAN) FLIGHT ATTENDANT RECEIVED A STRONG ELECTRICAL SHOCK AT SEAT ROW 14 DEF. MAINTENANCE CHECKED WIRING AT LOCATION AND NO FAULT WAS FOUND. SUSPECT CAUSE WAS DUE TO STATIC ELECTRICITY BUILD UP.Apr 16, 1997 · Airbus A320211SDR AU970411Seat · worn(AUS) SEATS 8A AND 8G BLOCKING OFF EMERGENCY EXIT WHEN IN UPRIGHT POSITION DUE TO WEARApr 8, 1997 · Boeing 737377SDR CA970408017Wood Veneer · untreated(CAN) COMPLIANCE TO REQUIREMENTS OF FAR 25.853(A), APPENDIX F, PARAGRAPH (A)(1)(I) FOR 60 SECOND BURN TEST CANNOT BE FULLY DEMONSTRATED FOR WOOD VENEER. WOOD VENEER INSTALLED IN CL6002B16 AIRCRAFT AS NOT TREATED WITH FLAME RETARDANT. 34 REPORTS IN CANADIAN DAMar 31, 1997 · Cndair CL6002B16SDR 97UAL900234Ceiling Panel · looseCONTROL WHEEL VIBRATING, POSSIBLY DUE TO AILERON OR SPOILER FLOATING AND ELEVATOR IS VERY STIFF. FOUND CEILING PANEL LAYING ON FLIGHT CONTROL CABLES. REINSTALLED PANEL AND ACCOMPLISHED FLIGHT CONTROLS CHECK. ALL O.K.Mar 18, 1997 · N1852U · Doug DC1030SDR C2XA97IA101Beam · corrodedIAH - DURING C-CHECK INSPECTION, THE FLIGHT ATTENDANTS SEAT INBOARD VERTICLE BEAM WAS FOUND TO BE CORRODED. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE AFFECTED BEAM, AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE. (M)Mar 14, 1997 · N22727 · Emb EMB120RTSDR SCNA97062Ovhd Panel · arcingOVERHEAD PANEL ROWS 25-26 BEGAN ARCING AND FLIGHT ATTENDANT SMELLED SMOKE. INSPECTED OVERHEAD PANELS AT ROWS 25-26 AND ALL COMPONENTS ASSOCIATED WITH PANELS OPERATED FOR SEVERAL HOURS WITH NO DISCREPANCIES NOTED.Mar 9, 1997 · N572SC · Doug DC1010SDR 97UAL900168Decoder · failedSMOKE IN FIRST CLASS CABIN. PASSENGER SERVICE UNIT DECODER FAILED. REPLACED THE DECODER.Mar 3, 1997 · N614UA · Boeing 767222SDR 9703719856Seat Belt · out of positionDURING CLIMB, THE AIRCRAFT WOULD NOT PRESSURIZE. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO MEM AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. REMOVED FLIGHT ATTENDANT SEAT BELT FROM UNDER AFT CABIN DOOR, DOOR SEAL AND FUNCTIONAL CHECK OK.Feb 21, 1997 · N765NC · Doug DC951SDR 97ZZZX1025Panel · corrodedDURING ROUTINE INSPECTION, FOUND INTERIOR ALUMINUM TRIM PANELS CORRODED AT ALL AREAS WHERE ANY STEEL PARTS, I.E., SCREWS, BOLTS, ETC., OR ADJACENT ALUMINUM STRUCTURE WAS MAKING CONTACT WITH THE TRIM PANELS. SUSPECT THAT THE FABRIC ATTACHED TO THE TRIM PANELS Feb 12, 1997 · N113J · Socata TB10TOBAGOSDR 9700929978Blanket Retainer · out of positionDURING CLIMB, CABIN PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. PERFORMED COCKPIT OPERATING MANUAL PROCEDURE AND RETURNED TO MSP. FLIGHT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE FOUND INSULATION BLANKET RETAINING CLIP RESTRICTING MOVEMENT OF OUTFLOW VALVE. REPOSITIONEJan 17, 1997 · N9342 · Doug DC931SDR 97UAL900016Psu · burnedSMOKE AND BURNING SMELL COMING FROM PASSENGER SERVICE UNIT ABOVE SEATS 1AB. *S/D* THE OVERHEAD SEAT DECODER AT SEAT 1AB WAS BURNED INTERNALLY. THERE WAS NO SIGN OF MOISTURE OR OTHER EXTERNAL CAUSE OF THE SMOKE DAMAGE. REPLACED THE OVERHEAD SEAT DECODER, OPJan 9, 1997 · N653UA · Boeing 767322SDR AALA961854Seat Belt · defectiveSNA - FLT 1820 - DURING TAKEOFF ROLL AT SNA, THE LAND LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND CREW ABORTED TAKEOFF. DURING ABORTED TAKEOFF SEAT BELT 25F CAME APART. AIRCRAFT CAME TO A HALT WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. REPLACED SEAT BELT 25F AND ROUTED OLD BELT TO TUL. (M)Dec 21, 1996 · N557AN · Doug DC982SDR GTIA9700068Spring · brokenMHV - FLIGHT ATTENDANT SEAT, AFT CABIN, RETURN SPRING RIGHT SEAT HINGE IS BROKEN. LUBRICATED HINGE SPRING, INSTALLED RETURN SPRING SENT FULLY RETRACTS IAW 25-23-21. (M)Dec 16, 1996 · N928ML · Doug DC931SDR CA961118012Wire · wrong part(CAN) FLIGHT ATTENDANT RECEIVED SHOCK FROM FAX MACHINE. WIRES WERE NOT PROPERLY TERMINATED AT BANANA PLUG. REPAIRED.Nov 9, 1996 · Boeing 767233SDR 96ZZZX6032Seat Harness · failedMCO/LGW - FLT 504 - DURING TAXI, THE PILOT REPORTED F/A AT R2 DOOR COULD NOT RELEASE HER SEAT BELT HARNESS. THE CAPTAIN RETURNED BACK TO BLOCKS AND THE HARNESS WAS CUT TO FREE THE F/A. MAINTENANCE DEFERRED THE R2 F/A JUMP SEAT PER MEL 25-23. AIRCRAFT RELEASOct 27, 1996 · N832LA · Doug DC1030SDR P5CA9600854Ladder Step · crackedCRACK ON 4TH STEP OF UPPER DECK LADDER. REPAIRED PER BAC SRM 51-40-03.Oct 8, 1996 · N855FT · Boeing 747124
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