# Service difficulty reports: Boeing 727-172C

A list on [Boeing 727-172C](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-172c.md).

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- [SDR UPS02239628](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS02239628.md): Light · inoperative · Oct 6, 2002 · N916UP · Boeing 727172C · Emergency Lighting
  > COCKPIT EMERGENCY LIGHT 1 BULB INOP. RELAMPED COCKPIT EMERGENCY LIGHT BULB.
- [SDR UPS02238754](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS02238754.md): Light · inoperative · Jul 8, 2002 · N916UP · Boeing 727172C · Emergency Lighting
  > INSPECTION TYPE:N/A EMERGENCY LT ABOVE L1 DOOR INOP REPORTED BY PREFLT CREW. REMOVED AND REPLACED L1 DOOR PORTABLE EMERGENCY EXIT LT AND BATTERIES PER BMM 33-50-67. OPS CK GOOD.
- [SDR UPS02238117](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS02238117.md): Battery · discharged · May 4, 2002 · N916UP · Boeing 727172C · Emergency Lighting
  > INSPECTION TYPE:PFLT FWD ENTRY DOOR EMER EXIT LIGHT INOP. REMOVED AND REPLACED BATTERIES OPS CHK GOOD.
- [SDR UPS02238098](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS02238098.md): Engine · failed · Apr 30, 2002 · N916UP · Boeing 727172C · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > INSPECTION TYPE:N/A ATB NR 1 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LOSS (ENGINE SHUT DOWN) NR 1 ENG CHANGE REF BOEING 727 MAINTENANCE FUNCTION TASK CARD 1273. ENGINE CHANGE COMPLETED IAW TC 1273.
- [SDR UPS02237491](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS02237491.md): Lever · inoperative · Jan 23, 2002 · N916UP · Boeing 727172C · Crew Oxygen System
  > INSPECTION TYPE:IN, F/O'S 02 DEMAND REGULATOR EMERGENCY LEVER INOP. REMOVED AND REPLACED F/O'S 02 REGULATOR AS REQUIRED OPS CHECK & LEAK CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR UPS01236810](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS01236810.md): Skin · corroded · Aug 30, 2001 · N916UP · Boeing 727172C · Standard Practices/Structures
  > INSPECTION TYPE:C ON REMOVAL OF FWD FUSELAGE HINGE FROM MAIN CARGO DOOR, CORROSION FOU ND ON FUSELAGE SKIN REPAIRED IAW SMRO EO 2001-039-004
- [SDR UPS01236782](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS01236782.md): Bracket · cracked · Aug 30, 2001 · N916UP · Boeing 727172C · Engine Thrust Reverser
  > INSPECTION TYPE:C #3 R/H T/R ACTUATOR AFT PANEL ATTACH BRACKET IS CRACKED BRACKET REPLACED IAW 70-30-31
- [SDR UPS01236755](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS01236755.md): Bracket · cracked · Aug 30, 2001 · N916UP · Boeing 727172C · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
  > INSPECTION TYPE:C #1 ENGINE 1: O/B T/R AFT PANEL ATTACH BRACKET IS CRACKED, 2: FWD BRA CKET IS DISPLACED. REPLACED AFT BRACKET ND RESECURED FWD BRACKET IAW MM PROCEDURES.
- [SDR UPS01236753](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS01236753.md): Frame · cracked · Aug 30, 2001 · N916UP · Boeing 727172C · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > INSPECTION TYPE:C CRACK ON FRAME WEB BS 807 RBL 48 APPROX BETWEEN JIG HOLE AND LIGHTNING HOLE. REPAIR CARRIED OUT IAW SRM 51-40-2
- [SDR UPS01236812](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS01236812.md): Hinge · corroded · Aug 29, 2001 · N916UP · Boeing 727172C · Cargo/Baggage Doors
  > INSPECTION TYPE:C CORRODED HINGES ON MAIN CARGO DOOR. CORRODED HINGE SECTIONS REPLACED AS REQUIRED IAW OHM 20-50-01 & SMRO EO 2001-039-004 & UPS ENGINEERING FILE NO B727-5330-15313-A.
- [SDR UPS01236783](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS01236783.md): Skin · cracked · Aug 29, 2001 · N916UP · Boeing 727172C · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > INSPECTION TYPE:C CARRY OUT PERMENANT REPAIR IAW UPS INSTRUCTIONS AT BS 441 BETWEEN S1 8 AND S19 R/H TEMP REPAIR REMOVED, AREA INSPECTED NO DEFECTS FOUND, HFEC PERFORMED ON AREA AND NDF, REPAIR CARRIED OUT IAW SMRO EO 2001-039-001
- [SDR UPS01236811](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS01236811.md): Spar Cap · corroded · Aug 28, 2001 · N916UP · Boeing 727172C · Wing Spar
  > INSPECTION TYPE:C LT WING ON INSPECTION OF LEADING EDGE TO FRONT SPAR JOINT, CORROSION FOUND IN UPPER CAP OF SPAR AT FRONT SPAR STN189. CORROSION REMOVED IAW SRM, HFEC AREA AND NO DEFECTS FOUND, CORROSION BLEND FOUND TO BE OUTSIDE LIMITS, UPPER FRONT SPAR R
- [SDR UPS01236808](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS01236808.md): Web · cracked · Aug 28, 2001 · N916UP · Boeing 727172C · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > INSPECTION TYPE:C SUSPECT CRACK IN VERTICAL WEB UPPER LIGHTNING HOLE IN THE RT LWR TORQUE BOX AT BS 1268 APPROX. AREA REPAIRED IAW SRM 51-40-02.
- [SDR UPS01236780](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS01236780.md): Floorbeam · corroded · Aug 28, 2001 · N916UP · Boeing 727172C · Fuselage Main, Floor Beam
  > INSPECTION TYPE:C ON INSPECTION OF TOILET AREA, CORROSION FOUND ON FLOORBEAM TOP CAP BS 344 LBL 0. FLOORBEAM REPAIRED IAW SRM 53-10-08
- [SDR UPS01236809](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS01236809.md): Stringer · cracked · Aug 27, 2001 · N916UP · Boeing 727172C · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > INSPECTION TYPE:C CRACK FOUND ON S18 L/H AT BS 947 REPAIR CARRIED OUT IAW IAW SMRO EO 2001-039-002 UPS ENGINEERING FILE NO. 727-53-20028
- [SDR UPS01236756](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS01236756.md): Web · cracked · Aug 27, 2001 · N916UP · Boeing 727172C · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > INSPECTION TYPE:C SUSPECT CRACK R/H NLG PRESSURE WEB RBL 23 BS 293.5 NDT TO LOCATE CRACK ENDS, STOP DRILLED AND REPAIRED IAW SRM 51-40-2
- [SDR UPS01236754](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS01236754.md): Skin · corroded · Aug 27, 2001 · N916UP · Boeing 727172C · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > INSPECTION TYPE:C EVIDENCE OF CORROSION BETWEEN SKIN AND INTERNAL STRUCTURE BS 300 BET WEEN S23R AND S24R CUT OUT MADE IAW SRM, CORROSION REMOVED AND REPROTECTED, HFEC CARRIE D OUT NDF, REPAIRED IAW SMRO EO 2001-039-003 CAT B REPAIR SSID REPOR T INITIATED.
- [SDR UPS01236781](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS01236781.md): Fairing · cracked · Aug 23, 2001 · N916UP · Boeing 727172C · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > INSPECTION TYPE:C D-203210, RT I/B FLAP TRACK FAIRING CRACKED, INTERIM REPAIR PER B727-5720-13399A, PERM REPAIR AT NEXT C CHECK. CRACKED RIB REPLACED IAW DWG 65-21795
- [SDR UPS01236405](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS01236405.md): Battery Pack · discharged · Jul 25, 2001 · N916UP · Boeing 727172C · Emergency Lighting
  > INSPECTION TYPE:N/A EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS DO NOT WORK REPLACED BATTERY PACK. OPS CHECKS NORMAL, REF 33-50-01
- [SDR CA010726036](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010726036.md): Computer · cracked · Jul 16, 2001 · Boeing 727172C · Rudder Control System
  > (CAN) POST INSTALLATION DURING FUNCTIONAL TEST THE UNIT DISCOVERED TO BE LEAKING. AFTER REMOVAL OF THE FEEL COMPUTER IT WAS NOTICED THAT A CRACK APPROX. 3 INCHES IN LENGTH WAS WMITTING FROM THE ACTUATOR MOUNTING COVER. THE CRACK ITSELF IS LOCATED ON THE CHAMBE
- [SDR UPS01235486](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS01235486.md): Shutoff Valve · leaking · Apr 4, 2001 · N916UP · Boeing 727172C · Crew Oxygen System
  > CREW PRE-FLIGHT CREW O2 SHUTOFF VALVE LEAKING. R&R SHUT OFF VALVE
- [SDR UPS01235473](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS01235473.md): Light · loose · Mar 28, 2001 · N916UP · Boeing 727172C · Emergency Lighting
  > EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT HOUSING IN COCKPIT IS LOOSE. ON T/O & LANDING HOUSING COME LOOSE & EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT ILLUMINATED. REMOVED EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT ASSY & REFITTED BASE TO LIGHT ASSY ENSURING PROPER FIT. LIGHT ASSY REINSTALLED TO A/C SYS & LIGHT OPS CH
- [SDR UPS01234787](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS01234787.md): Battery Pack · inoperative · Jan 22, 2001 · N916UP · Boeing 727172C · Emergency Lighting
  > INSPECTION TYPE:IN, EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON WHEN ARMED BY A/C. BATTERY CHECK GOOD. REMOVED AND REPLACED, RE-INSTALLED LIGHT ASSY. CHECKS GOOD.
- [SDR UPS00234245](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS00234245.md): Light · inoperative · Oct 26, 2000 · N916UP · Boeing 727172C · Emergency Lighting
  > INSPECTION TYPE:N/A, EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT IN CABIN FAILED TO COME ON DURING CHECK. RELAMPED CHECKS GOOD.
- [SDR UPS00234230](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS00234230.md): Bulb · burned out · Oct 25, 2000 · N916UP · Boeing 727172C · Emergency Lighting
  > INSPECTION TYPE:AS-E EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT IN CABIN FAILED TO COME ON DURING CHECK FOR AS- E. RELAMPED, GROUND CHECKS GOOD.
- [SDR 20001212AP002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001212AP002.md): Smoke Detector · malfunctioned · Aug 19, 2000 · N527PC · Boeing 727172C · Smoke Detection
  > FLT 633 - EN ROUTE TO SEA, LOWER CARGO SMOKE DETECTION MAINTENANCE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. DEFERRED MAINTENANCE PER MEL 26-19 ON LOWER CARGO SMOKE DETECTION SYSTEM, CAT C DROP DEAD DATE 8/30/00, OPEN DMI NR 047535. (M)
- [SDR UPS00232501](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS00232501.md): Frame · cracked · Apr 22, 2000 · N916UP · Boeing 727172C · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > INSPECTION TYPE:C, LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR WHEEL WELL BS 910, LBL 70, MAIN LANDING GEAR UPLOCK ASSEMBLY FORWARD SUPPORT FRAME CRACKED. REPAIR ACCOMPLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH UPS ENGINEERING ORDER B727-53 10-1896-B. KIT INSTALLED, (P/N 65C27194-23).
- [SDR UPS00232500](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS00232500.md): Web · cracked · Apr 22, 2000 · N916UP · Boeing 727172C · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > INSPECTION TYPE:C, NOSE WHEEL WELL LEFT SIDE WEB IS CRACKED JUST BELOW PRESSURE PANEL NR 3124 APPROXIMATELY STA 265. CUT OUT DAMAGE VERIFIED BY HFEC INSPECTION. INSTALLED WEB REPAIR IN ACCORDANCE WITH B727 SRM 51-40-2 FIG 1. MATERIAL USED, 2024-T3, 0.05 0,
- [SDR UPS00232499](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS00232499.md): Web · cracked · Apr 22, 2000 · N916UP · Boeing 727172C · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > INSPECTION TYPE:C, NOSE WHEEL WELL LEFT SIDE WEB IS CRACKED JUST ABOVE PRESSURE PANEL NR 3124, APPROXIMATELY STA 273. CUT OUT CRACK VERIFIED BY HFEC INSPECTION. INSTALLED REPAIR DOUBLER IN ACCORDANCE WITH B727 SRM 51-40-2 FIG 1. MATERIAL USED 2024-T3, 0. 0
- [SDR 20000619AP019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000619AP019.md): Fire Loop · out of position · Apr 4, 2000 · N527PC · Boeing 727172C · Detection System
  > FLT 616 - EWR-IND - ENGINE NR 2 FIRE DETECTOR CIRCUIT GROUND LIGHT CAME ON AND WAS FLICKERING DURING FLIGHT. REPOSITIONED NR 2 ENGINE GROUND FAULT LOOP. (M)
- [SDR 20000619AP017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000619AP017.md): Fire Loop · malfunctioned · Mar 29, 2000 · N527PC · Boeing 727172C · Detection System
  > FLT 616 - STL-MCI, NR 2 ENGINE DETECTOR CIRCUIT GROUND AMBER LIGHT CAME ON IN FLIGHT ON P-6 PANEL. DEFERRED IN MCI, CLEARED IN MCI. REPLACED NR 2 ENGINE FIRE DTECTION LOOP, CLAMPS ON FIRE LOOP. (M)
- [SDR 20000619AP016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000619AP016.md): Fire Loop · out of position · Mar 27, 2000 · N527PC · Boeing 727172C · Fire Detection
  > FLT 611 - EWR-IND - NR 2 FIRE DETECTION LIGHT ON B-LOOP. DEFERRED IN IND, CLEARED IN DAY, CLEANED CONNECTORS AND REPOSITIONED 2 EACH CLAMPS ON FIRE LOOP. (M)
- [SDR 20000515AP033](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000515AP033.md): Fire Loop · out of position · Mar 24, 2000 · N527PC · Boeing 727172C · Fire Detection
  > FLT 701 - JAX-IND - NR 2 ENGINE FIRE DETECTOR GROUND FAULT LIGHT ILLUMINATES ON STEADY DURING TAKEOFF/CLIMB. ON INTERMITTENTLY DURING CRUISE. DEFERRED IN IND, CLEARED IN EWR, REPOSITIONED NR 2 FIRE LOOP. (M)
- [SDR 20000515AP034](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000515AP034.md): Fire Loop · out of position · Mar 22, 2000 · N527PC · Boeing 727172C · Fire Detection
  > FLT 9001 - TPA-IND - NR 2 GROUND FAULT LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT CONTINUOUSLY. FOUND NR 2 ENGINE FIRE LOOP TOUCHING METAL, REPOSITIONED LOOP. (M)
- [SDR 20000515AP037](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000515AP037.md): Fire Loop · out of position · Mar 18, 2000 · N527PC · Boeing 727172C · Fire Detection
  > FLT 613 - IND-CLT - FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM NR 2 DETECTOR CIRCUIT GROUND LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT. DEFERRED IN CLT, CLEARED IN TPA. REPOSITIONED NR 2 ENGINE FIRE DETECTOR. (M)
- [SDR 20000515AP038](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000515AP038.md): Fire Loop · out of position · Mar 17, 2000 · N527PC · Boeing 727172C · Fire Detection
  > FLT 713 - GSO-CLT - FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM NR 2 DETECTOR CIRCUIT GROUND LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY DURING FLIGHT. DEFERRED IN CLT, CLEARED IN IND. REPOSITIONED NR 2 GROUND FAULT DETECTION LOOP. (M)
- [SDR 20000505AP035](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000505AP035.md): Fire Loop · out of position · Mar 14, 2000 · N527PC · Boeing 727172C · Fire Detection
  > FLT 619 - PHX-SAN - NR 2 FIRE DETECTOR GROUND FAULT LIGHT ON DURING FLIGHT INTERMITTENT WHEN IN TURBULENCE. DEFERRED NR 2 GROUND FAULT LIGHT IN SAN, CLEARED IN GSO ON 3/16/2000. REPOSITIONED NR 2 ENIGNE FIRE DETECTOR LOOP. (M)
- [SDR UPS00231400](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS00231400.md): Battery Pack · discharged · Jan 25, 2000 · N916UP · Boeing 727172C · Emergency Lighting
  > EMERGENCY LIGHT OVER ENTRY DOOR INOP. REMOVED AND REPLACED EMERGENCY ENTRY LIGHT BATTERIES.
- [SDR UPS00231378](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS00231378.md): Light · inoperative · Jan 18, 2000 · N916UP · Boeing 727172C · Emergency Lighting
  > FWD ENTRY DOOR EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT INOP. RESECURED LIGHT HOUSING OPS CHECK GOOD OK FOR SERVICE.
- [SDR UPS00231355](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS00231355.md): Light · inoperative · Jan 18, 2000 · N916UP · Boeing 727172C · Emergency Lighting
  > FWD ENTRY DOOR EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT INOP. RESECURED LIGHT HOUSING, OPS CHECKS GOOD.
- [SDR 2000ZZZM176](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2000ZZZM176.md): Fire Loop · out of position · Dec 2, 1999 · N527PC · Boeing 727172C · Fire Detection
  > FLT 610 - MSP-SEA - NR 3 GROUND FAULT DETECTOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT. REPOSITIONED NR 3 ENGINE SENSOR LOOP. (M)
- [SDR 2000ZZZM175](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2000ZZZM175.md): Fire Loop · misrouted · Nov 30, 1999 · N527PC · Boeing 727172C · Fire Detection
  > FLT 619 - IND-PHX - ENGINE NR 3 FIRE DETECTOR CIRCUIT GROUND LIGHT ON. REROUTED FIRE DETECTOR LOOP (NR 3) FROM OIL LINE AND COWLING CONTACT. (M)
- [SDR 2000ZZZM174](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2000ZZZM174.md): Fire Loop · out of position · Nov 30, 1999 · N527PC · Boeing 727172C · Fire Detection
  > FLT 644 - DFW-IAH - NR 3 FIRE DETECTOR LIGHT IS ON. REPOSITIONED NR 3 ENIGNE SENSOR LOOP. (M)
- [SDR 2000ZZZM170](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2000ZZZM170.md): Fire Loop · out of position · Nov 25, 1999 · N527PC · Boeing 727172C · Fire Detection
  > FLT 719 - PHX-IND - NR 3 ENGINE FIRE PROTECTION AMBER WARNING LIGHT INTERMITTENT ILLUMINATES. REPOSITIONED NR 3 ENGINE GROUND FAULT LOOP. (M)
- [SDR 2000ZZZM166](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2000ZZZM166.md): Fire Loop · out of adjust · Nov 23, 1999 · N527PC · Boeing 727172C · Fire Detection
  > FLT 713 - CLT-IND - NR 3 DETECTION CIRCUIT GROUND LIGHT ON INTERMITTENTLY. ADJUSTED NR 3 ENGINE GROUND FAULT LIGHT CIRCUIT LOOP. (M)
- [SDR UPS99231137](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS99231137.md): Battery · discharged · Nov 22, 1999 · N916UP · Boeing 727172C · Emergency Lighting
  > INSPECTION TYPE:N/A, FLIGHT DECK EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOP. REPLACED BATTERIES, OPS CHECK OK.
- [SDR UPS99230493](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS99230493.md): Skin · cracked · Aug 30, 1999 · N916UP · Boeing 727172C · Engine Thrust Reverser
  > INSPECTION TYPE:N/A, NR 1 THRUST REVERSER UPPER DOOR ASSY INTERIOR SKIN CRACKED IN TWO PLACES. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 1 T/R UPPER DOOR ASSY IAW MM 78-30-00.
- [SDR UPS99228328](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS99228328.md): Panel · corroded · Jan 4, 1999 · N916UP · Boeing 727172C · Horizontal Stabilizer, Plate/Skin
  > INSPECTION TYPE:C CORROSION (C53-391-20-00-01) ON LT ELEVATOR BALANCE PNL NR 5 ON WEIGHT ATTACH STOP. REMOVED WEIGHT ATTACH STRIP AND NR 5 BALANCE PNL. REPLACED WITH NEW WEIGHT ATTACH STRIP AND PNL NR 5 IAW SRM 51-30-2 AND SRM 51-30-5, SRM 51-80-5.
- [SDR UPS99228339](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS99228339.md): Beam · corroded · Dec 28, 1998 · N916UP · Boeing 727172C · Horizontal Stabilizer Structure
  > INSPECTION TYPE-C, CORROSION (C55-391-20.02-02) RT HORIZONTAL STAB UPPER T/E BEAM AT ELEVATOR STATION 99. REMOVED CORROSION REPAIRED T/E BEAM PER SRM 55-10-6, 51-30-02, 55-10-1.
- [SDR 99ZZZM740](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZM740.md): Bulb · failed · Aug 13, 1998 · N527PC · Boeing 727172C · Smoke Detection
  > FLT 644 - IAH - CARGO SMOKE DETECTOR LIGHT INOPERATIVE, LOWER LEFT. REPLACED LOWER LEFT BULB. (M)

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## 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 aircraft_model_key = '727172C'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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