# Service difficulty reports: JASC 5248

A list on [JASC 5248](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5248.md).

Reports filed under 5248 · Tail Cone Doors, newest first.

- [SDR CALA2026083118986](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CALA2026083118986.md): Structure · worn · Aug 20, 2026 · N76269 · Boeing 737824
  > RIGHT FWD STRIKER PLATE FOR H/P PNUMATIC DOOR 192, DOOR LOOSE AND MISSING RIVET HEADS. REMOVED STRIKER PLATE & FOUND CHORD WORN INTO BEYOND ALLOWABLE LIMITS. MAJOR REPAIR, REMOVED SEAL & RETAINER TO GAIN ACCESS TO DAMAGED AREA IAW SRM 51-40-02, CUT OUT THE
- [SDR CALA2026072617998](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CALA2026072617998.md): Latch · worn · Jul 23, 2026 · N18223 · Boeing 737824
  > FWD RT LATCH ON H/P PNUMATIC DOOR192, DOOR HAS WORN INTO PREVIOUS REPAIR AND STRIKER PLATE IS MISSING. REMOVED DAMAGED REPAIR STRAP IAW SRM 57-10-13-2R-3, CUT FILLER AND STRAP TO SHAPE FROM 0.125" IAW SRM 57-10-13-2R-3, TABLE 201, FOUND PREVIOUS REPAIR F
- [SDR IPXA2024020509795](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IPXA2024020509795.md): Door · damaged · Feb 5, 2024 · N292UP · Doug MD11F
  > *SDR FILED OPEN* RH FWD UPPER TAIL CONE PATIO DOOR DAMAGED
- [SDR IPXA20230816089](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IPXA20230816089.md): Unknown · unknown · Aug 9, 2023 · N324UP · Boeing 76734AF
  > FAULT - CHAFED - SKIN SURFACE, LOWER FUSELAGE MAIN EQUIPMENT CENTER ACCESS DOOR EXTERNAL. (AGING A/C INSPECTION) (EVALUATE) PAPER OK
- [SDR UIEA2022052400539](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UIEA2022052400539.md): Latch · elongated · May 25, 2022 · N418MC · Boeing 74747UF
  > APU DOOR RH NO.5 LATCH CUTOUT FOUND ELONGATED. APU DOOR ASSY RH P/N: 65B02771-204 S/N: TLS28220 REPLACED AND INSTALLED IAW AMM 52-48-02
- [SDR UIEA2022052600545](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UIEA2022052600545.md): Latch · elongated · May 25, 2022 · N418MC · Boeing 74747UF
  > APU DOOR RH NO.5 LATCH CUTOUT FOUND ELONGATED. APU DOOR ASSY RH P/N: 65B02771-204 S/N TLS28220 REPLACED AND INSTALLED IAW AMM 52-48-02
- [SDR P5CA2021061100236](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/P5CA2021061100236.md): Door · damaged · Jun 9, 2021 · N452PA · Boeing 74746NF
  > DURING WALK AOUND INSP FOUND TAIL SKID MARKS ON BOTH APU DOORS(<P>REPLACED RH/LH APU DOORS. PERFORMED REPAIR OF TAILCONE AREA PER BOEING SR AND E.O. (OFF PART: PN 65B02771-209, SN TLS23687)</P>)
- [SDR U2RA202009080604](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/U2RA202009080604.md): Skin · dented · Jul 6, 2020 · N952CA · Boeing 747428
  > DURING ACCOMPLISHMENT OF TASK CARD 53-916-01-01, RIGHT APU DOOR EXTERNAL SKIN NOTED AS DENTED, STA 2725, 15 INCHES BELOW APU DOOR HINGE. ACCOMPLISHED REPAIR IN ACCORDANCE WITH FLIGHT VEHICLES CONSULTING INC. ENGINEERING ORDER NUMBER 20309-2.
- [SDR IPXA2017012513261](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IPXA2017012513261.md): Skin · cracked · Jan 12, 2017 · N270UP · Doug MD11F
  > INSPECTION TYPE: 3C, UPPER RT AFT TAILCONE PATIO DOOR SKIN CRACKED. REPAIRED SKIN IAW SRM 52-00-00, FIG 204.
- [SDR SWAA2014092432264](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2014092432264.md): Door · cracked · Jul 29, 2014 · N659SW · Boeing 737301
  > NOSE BAY DOOR CRACKED AT BS 1103 AFT SIDE ON VERTICAL ANGLE AT CUT OUT. R & R DOOR IAW AMM.
- [SDR IXXA10WSAP048S](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA10WSAP048S.md): Door · dented · Dec 31, 2009 · N761CX · Boeing 767223
  > DURING ROUTINE C CHECK INSP, FOUND DENTS IN TAIL CONE ACCESS DOOR RT SIDE. REMOVED DENTS. FOUND TO BE WITHIN LIMITS. PERFORMED NDT INSP. NO CRACK OR CORROSION NOTED. CLEANED, TREATED, PRIMED AND PAINTED IAW SRM 51-10-01, 51-20-01 REV101, 52-40-01 FIGURE 101 RE
- [SDR ZZDA2009251](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ZZDA2009251.md): Latch · unserviceable · Sep 27, 2009 · N946AT · Boeing 717200
  > TAIL CONE EMEGENCY EXIT DOOR WILL NOT STAY OPEN. DOOR CATCH WILL NOT CATCH ON TOP OF THE DOOR. REPLACED AFT DOOR HOLD OPEN LATCH, REF 52-12.
- [SDR ZZDA2008153](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ZZDA2008153.md): Spring · missing · Aug 23, 2008 · N989AT · Boeing 717200
  > A 1EA TAIL CONE RELEASE MECHANISM TENSION SPRING MISSING. INSTALLED 1EA TAIL CONE MECHANISM TENSION SPRING PER EA 17-53-01195IR.
- [SDR MWEA070124](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MWEA070124.md): Retaining Clip · inoperative · May 28, 2007 · N928ME · Boeing 717200
  > WHILE PERFORMING THE TAIL CONE RELEASE CHECK THE AFT PRESSURE BULKHEAD DOOR WOULD NOT DEPLOY DROP THE TAIL CONE. ADJUSTED SPRING RETAINING CLIPS TO OBTAIN 30 POUNDS PULL FORCE AS REQUIRED.
- [SDR CA050823006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050823006.md): Door · stiff · Aug 15, 2005 · Beech 100BEECH
  > (CAN) THE AIRCRAFT WAS PARKED IN HEAVY RAIN WAITING FOR PASSENGERS. DURING CRUSE THE FLIGHT CREW NOTICED ELEVATOR CONTROLS STIFF/ FROZEN. CONTROLS FREED UP DURING DESCENT AS THEY ENTERED WARMER AIR. INVESTIGATION ON THE GROUND FOUND LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATE
- [SDR 872SJ003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/872SJ003.md): Door · corroded · Oct 22, 2004 · N872SJ · Doug DC871F
  > D-PIT, AFT BULKHEAD DOOR 645 CORRODED GBAMC NR#04172 CUT OUT DAMAGED MATERIAL ON D PIT DOOR AFT BULKHEAD DOOR 645 IAW DC-8 SRM 52-2-0 FIG 4 SHEET 2. FABRICATED DOUBLER PATCH OUT OF 7075T6.032 AND INSTALLED DOUBLER PATCH ON D-PIT BULKHEAD DOOR IAW DC-8 SRM 52
- [SDR 04FDEA02580](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/04FDEA02580.md): Hinge · damaged · Aug 30, 2004 · N366FE · Doug DC1010
  > COMPLY WITH EA 8-5240-80594 DOORS SERVICE TAILCONE PATIO DOOR HINGE REPAIR P/N AKC7011 (RHS). COMPLIED WITH E/A/8-5240-80594.
- [SDR P9RA20040023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/P9RA20040023.md): Proximity Switch · sticking · Jul 29, 2004 · N14816 · Doug DC982
  > IB FLIGHT, APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES BEFORE LANDING, TAIL CONE ANNUNCIATOR ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED ON. QRH PROCEDURE FOLLOWED. NO EMERGENCY DECLARED. UNEVENTFUL LANDING. FOUND DOOR PROXIMITY SWITCH STICKING. CLEANED AND LUBRICATED SWITCH.NO OTHER DEFECTS NO
- [SDR AALA20040683](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20040683.md): Release Mech · inoperative · Jun 29, 2004 · N232AA · Doug DC982
  > LAX - TAIL CONE FAILED TO RELEASE. ADJUSTED TAIL CONE RELEASE SYSTEM. SYSTEM GROUND CHECKED NORMAL OPERATION.
- [SDR AALA20040062](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20040062.md): Mechanism · lack of lube · Jan 8, 2004 · N599AA · Doug DC983
  > LAX TAIL CONE FAILED TO DEPLOY WHILE ACCOMPLISHING SPECIAL ITEMS CARD 5918, TAIL CONE JETTISON SYSTEM INSPECTION AND OPERATIONS CHECK. LUBED RELEASE MECHANISM. SYSTEM GROUND CHECKED NORMAL OPERATION.
- [SDR 03FDEA00402](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/03FDEA00402.md): Seal · worn · Apr 8, 2003 · N320FE · Doug DC1030
  > TAIL CONE AFT END OF LT PATIO DOOR, 13 INCH METAL CLOSEOUT SEAL IS WORN, UPPER TO LOWER SURFACE. CLOSING ACTION ON 04/07/03. REMOVED CLOSEOUT STRIP SEAL LWR AFT END OF LT PATIO DOOR IAW SRM 51-31-01. FAB NEW CLOSEOUT STRIP SEAL PER TRAVELER T2/325001. INST
- [SDR 03FDEA00401](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/03FDEA00401.md): Strip · worn · Apr 8, 2003 · N320FE · Doug DC1030
  > TAIL CONE AFT END OF RT PATIO DOOR, METAL CLOSEOUT STRIP IS WORN THRU (MARKED) 6 INCH LENGTH. CLOSING ACTION ON 04/07/03. REPLACED CLOSEOUT STRIP IAW SRM 51-31-01. NEW CLOSEOUT, FAB PER MAE TRAVLER T2/324996.
- [SDR ASAA0180061](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASAA0180061.md): Handle · not closed · Feb 12, 2001 · N951AS · Doug DC982
  > SEA - DURING LINE CHECK, EXTERNAL DOOR OVER TAILCONE RELEASE HANDLE WAS FOUND TO NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY. LUBRICATED FLAPPER DOOR HINGE. DOOR THEN CLOSED PROPERLY. (M)
- [SDR DLM90010228](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DLM90010228.md): Cable · out of adj · Feb 8, 2001 · N914DN · Doug MD9030
  > FOUND DURING ROUTINE TAIL CONE JETTISON CHECK AT DFW, D-2 LETTER CHECK. FROM NON ROUTINE CARD 50: HANDLE INOP DURING TAIL CONE JETTISON TEST, OUTSIDE DEPLOY HANDLE WOULD NOT OPERATE. HANDLE APPEARS TO BE CAUGHT BEHIND AIRCRAFT SKIN. STRAIGHTENED AND ADJUST
- [SDR L1GA200000552](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/L1GA200000552.md): Release System · worn · Nov 28, 2000 · N12507 · Doug DC932
  > COMPLY WITH SB DC9-53-257 TAIL CONE EMERGENCY RELEASE MOD ON LEGEND AIRLINES EO DC9-53-00-025 & 026-COMPLIED WITH AS REQUIRED-REF AD97-22-05
- [SDR L1GA200000551](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/L1GA200000551.md): Release System · worn · Nov 26, 2000 · N12510 · Doug DC932
  > COMPLY WITH SB DC9-53-257 TAIL CONE EMERGENCY RELEASE MOD ON LEGEND AIRLINES EO DC9-53-00-025 & 026-COMPLIED WITH AS REQUIRED-REF AD97-22-05
- [SDR L1GA200000550](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/L1GA200000550.md): Release System · worn · Nov 18, 2000 · N17533 · Doug DC932
  > COMPLY WITH SB DC9-53-257 TAIL CONE EMERGENCY RELEASE MOD ON LEGEND AIRLINES EO DC9-53-00-025 & 026-COMPLIED WITH AS REQUIRED-REF AD97-22-05,
- [SDR CALA0001604](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CALA0001604.md): Access Door · chafed · Oct 20, 2000 · N14871 · Doug DC981
  > INSPECTION FOUND TAIL CONE ACCESS DOOR FORWARD LIP CHAFED THROUGH AND KNIFE EDGED. THE CHAFED AREA WAS CUT OUT AND TWO DOUBLERS WERE INSTALLED IAW SRM 52-01, FIGURE 4 AND 51-30-2.
- [SDR L1GA200000071](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/L1GA200000071.md): Access Door · cracked · May 10, 2000 · N27509 · Doug DC932
  > TAIL CONE ACCESS DOOR WAS CRACKED ON THE FORWARD FRAME.
- [SDR DHL2000804135](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHL2000804135.md): Fitting · cracked · Mar 28, 2000 · N804DH · Doug DC873F
  > TAIL CONE INTERIOR NR 62 ACCESS DOOR ELEVATOR CONTROL LT FITTING LOWER PART INTERNAL PANEL CRACKED 1.5 INCH. REMOVED FASTENERS PER SRM 51-1-21. STOP DRILLED PER SRM 53-2-0. FABRICATED DOUBLER PER SRM 53-2-0. CLEANED, TREATED AND PRIMED PER SRM 51-1-8. INS
- [SDR TWAA0005008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWAA0005008.md): Clip · corroded · Mar 24, 2000 · N9306T · Doug DC983
  > DURING CHECK-C MAINT, FOUND DELAMINATION CORROSION PART OF CLIP/RETAINERS FOR SEAL BOTTOM OF AIRSTAIR DOOR. INSTALLED 2 NEW PRE-FABRICATED L ANGLES FROM 7075-T6 PER SAMPLE 2.4 INCHES LONG BY 1 INCH WIDE BY 0.60 HIGH. SECURED TO DOOR FRAME WITH HI-SHEAR BLIND
- [SDR AALA991559](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA991559.md): Cable · loose · Oct 18, 1999 · N439AA · Doug DC982
  > ORD - FLT 1427 - TAIL CONE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER LANDING ORD. RESECURED LOCKING CABLE AND INSPECTED INTEGRITY OF ENTIRE TAIL CONE RELEASE SYSTEM. SYSTEM GROUND CHECKED NORMAL OPERATION. (M)
- [SDR ASAA9980197](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASAA9980197.md): Spring · missing · Sep 30, 1999 · N972AS · Doug DC983
  > PHX - DURING C-CHECK, THE TAILCONE DID NTO RELEASE DURING PERFORMANCE OF TAILCONE RELEASE TEST. FOUND AFT CABIN ENTRY DOOR PUSH-PULL CABLE INTERNAL RELEASE SPRING MISSING. INSTALLED SPRING AND ADJUSTED TAILCONE RELEASE MECHANISM, TAILCONE RELEASE OPERATED NO
- [SDR AT9900334](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AT9900334.md): Doubler · cracked · Apr 22, 1999 · N801AT · Doug DC932
  > SCHEDULED INSPECTION AT AERO CORP, FL. FOUND AN EXISTING REPAIR DOUBLER CHAFED THRU AFT VENTRAL DOOR UPPER SECTION. REMOVED, ORDERED, LOCATED, DRILLED, AND INSTALLED UPPER CHANNEL AND Z ANGLE IAW DC9 SRM 51-10-4, 51-30-2, 51-30-4, AND BOEING DRAWING NR 99155
- [SDR 9627319160](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9627319160.md): Latch Mech · out of adjust · Dec 29, 1996 · N8903E · Doug DC914
  > AFTER TAKEOFF, FLIGHT ATTENDANT IN AFT FLIGHT ATTENDANT SEAT HEARD A NOISE AND FELT PRESSURE ON THE SEAT. ALL COCKPIT INDICATIONS NORMAL. FLIGHT RETURNED TO MSP AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED DOOR AND ADJUSTED LATCH MECHANISM, NO DAMAGE
- [SDR 9618679138](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9618679138.md): Support · cracked · Aug 14, 1996 · N9348 · Doug DC915
  > DURING H-CHECK, FOUND A CRACK IN THE AFT VENTRAL DOOR NR 2 BEAM RIGHT SUPPORT. REPAIRED SUPPORT (P/N 9915565-29) PER EA 91-110737.
- [SDR CA960826101](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960826101.md): Door · departed · Aug 8, 1996 · Doug DC1030
  > (CAN) ON DEPARTURE, LOWER TAIL CONE ACCESS DOOR AT STA 2184 SEPARATED FROM TAIL CONE OF AIRCRAFT. AS THE DOOR OPENED INTO THE SLIP STRESAM WIND, THE HINGE POINTS WERE TORN FROM THE STRUCTURE. THE SEPARATED DOOR STRUCK THE UNDERSIDE OF THE TAIL CONE RESULTING
- [SDR ARWA9606006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ARWA9606006.md): Door · cracked · Jun 14, 1996 · N441J · Doug DC863F
  > TAIL CONE ACCESS DOOR NR 62 FS 19010 CRACKED.5 INCH AT LOWER PART. REPAIRED AREA PER DRAWING OF N441J-15/96, DER APPROVED.
- [SDR GRAA9634](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GRAA9634.md): Door Seal · dirty · Jun 3, 1996 · N1068T · Doug DC915
  > AIRCRAFT WOULD NOT PRESSURIZE IN FLIGHT. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO MYR WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE AFT PRESSURE BULKHEAD DOOR NOT SEALING. MAINTENANCE REMOVED THE AFT PRESSURE BULKHEAD DOOR AND CLEANED THE SEAL. MAINTENANCE REINSTALLED T
- [SDR GRAA9633](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GRAA9633.md): Apb Door · defective · May 30, 1996 · N1068T · Doug DC915
  > DESCENDING INTO BOS WHEN THE CABIN PRESSURE BECAME ERRATIC. THE CAPTIAN REQUESTED A MORE RAPID DESCENT AND THE TOWER ALERTED THE AIRPORT EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT TO STANDBY. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED AT BOS WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. MX REALIGNED AFT PRESSURE BULKHEAD
- [SDR WRLA96014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WRLA96014.md): Safety Railing · broken · Mar 20, 1996 · N273WA · Doug MD11
  > DURING INITIAL CLIMB-OUT FROM TAKEOFF, CREW RECEIVED 'TAIL CONE UNLOCK ALERT' ILLUMINATED ON EAD. MAINTENANCE REP ABOARD ACFT WENT TO AFT OF CABIN TO INSPECT FOR ABNORMAL VIBRATION AND NOISE, NONE WERE NOTED. CREW ELECTED TO CONTINUE TO DESTINATION IAW FLIGH
- [SDR MWEA95506](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MWEA95506.md): Angle · cracked · Dec 11, 1995 · N401ME · Doug DC932
  > DURING D-CHECK, FOUND THE VENTRAL DOOR PAN AT MIDPOINT BETWEEN THE FIXED BAYONETS IS CRACKED COMING FROM UNDER THE ANGLE INSIDE. REPAIRED THE CRACKED PAN IAW SRM 52-01 AND 51-30-2.
- [SDR MWEA95505](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MWEA95505.md): Angles · cracked · Dec 11, 1995 · N401ME · Doug DC932
  > DURING D-CHECK, FOUND THE VENTRAL DOOR ANGLES UPPER AND LOWER AT MIDPOINT BETWEEN THE FIXED BAYONETS ARE CRACKED. INSTALLED NEW ANGLES IAW SRM 51-30-2.
- [SDR MWEA95504](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MWEA95504.md): Angles · cracked · Dec 11, 1995 · N401ME · Doug DC932
  > DURING D-CHECK, FOUND THE VENTRAL DOOR ANGLES UPPER AND LOWER AT THE TOP FIXED BAYONET ARE CRACKED. INSTALLED NEW ANGLES IAW SRM 51-30-2.
- [SDR MWEA95503](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MWEA95503.md): Fitting · cracked · Dec 11, 1995 · N401ME · Doug DC932
  > DURING D-CHECK, FOUND THE VENTRAL DOOR TOP RIGHT STOP FITTING WAS CRACKED. INSTALLED A NEW FITTING IAW SRM 50-2-0, PAGE 1.

## 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 jasc_code = '5248'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5248/reports

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