# Service difficulty reports: Boeing 727-217 A list on [Boeing 727-217](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-217.md). Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary. - [SDR FXGA20151026001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGA20151026001.md): Wire Harness · broken · Oct 22, 2015 · N794AJ · Boeing 727217 · Fire Protection System Wiring > DURING CRUISE FLIGHT NR 3 ENG FIRE INDICATION. PROCEDURE & CHECKLIST INITIATED. BOTH ENG FIRE BOTTLE DEPLOYED. FIRE INDICATION REMAINED ON. ALL ENG PARAMETERS NORMAL EXCEPT ENG OIL TEMP AT RED LINE. ENG FIRE INDICATION REMAINED ON UP TO SECURING AIRPLANE - [SDR CA050620003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050620003.md): Starter · separated · Jun 9, 2005 · Boeing 727217 · Engine Starter > (CAN) CREW REPORTED NR 2 ENGINE HEAVY VIBRATION, GAUGES FLUCTUATING, ENGINE SHUT DOWN. LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. UPON ARRIVAL, INSPECTION OF ENGINE FOUND THE STARTER WAS SEPARATED AT SPLIT LINE, CSO OFF PRESSURE FILTER POPPED. CSD QUAD RING BOLT LOOSE, OIL IN - [SDR CA050506004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050506004.md): Duct · separated · Apr 16, 2005 · Boeing 727217 · Pneumatic System > (CAN) DUCT ASSEMBLY (13TH STAGE BLEED AIR) SEPARATED FROM FLANGE. - [SDR CA050318003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050318003.md): Bolt · broken · Mar 14, 2005 · Boeing 727217 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck > (CAN) DURING THE WALK-AROUND FOR A SERVICE CHECK, THE MECHANIC DISCOVERED THE HEAD OF THE BOLT BROKEN OFF AND MISSING FROM THE RT MAIN LANDING GEAR SIDE STRUT. THIS BOLT ATTACHES THE SIDE STRUT UPPER AND LOWER SEGMENTS AT THE PIVOT. THE BOLT WAS REMOVED AND - [SDR CA050203002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050203002.md): Plate · failed · Jan 28, 2005 · Boeing 727217 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Tab Structure > (CAN) RT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER TO FIN SEAL SEPARATED FROM AIRCRAFT. UNABLE TO DETERMINE EXACT CAUSE. ALL AFFECTED PARTS REPLACED. REMAINING FLEET CHECKED, SERVICEABLE. - [SDR CA050203001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050203001.md): Stud · loose · Jan 6, 2005 · Boeing 727217 · Turbine Engine Reduction Gear > (CAN) DURING CLIMBOUT, CREW OBSERVED DECREASING OIL QUANTITY NR 3 ENGINE. PRECAUTIONARY ENGINE SHUTDOWN COMPLETED. LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. - [SDR CA041130002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA041130002.md): Panel · separated · Nov 17, 2004 · Boeing 727217 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Plate/Skin > (CAN) RT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER-TO-FIN SLIDING SEAL SEPARATED FROM AIRCRAFT DURING FLIGHT. DAMAGE WAS ALSO FOUND ON AN ADJACENT COMPOSITE VERTICAL FIN PANEL AND THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER, CAUSED BY SEPARATION OF THE SLIDING SEAL FROM THE A - [SDR CA020806010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020806010.md): Brake Assy · failed · Aug 6, 2002 · Boeing 727217 · Brake > (CAN) NR 4 MAIN LANDING GEAR BRAKE ASSY FOUND DRAGGING DURING PUSHBACK. NR 4 MAIN BRAKE ASSEMBLY AND MAIN WHEEL REPLACED DUE TO DAMAGE. TOTAL TIME OF BRAKE ASSY ARE 381 CYCLES SINCE OVERHAUL. THE LIFE OF THESE BRAKES PRIOR TO OVERHAUL ARE APPROXIMATELY 450 C - [SDR CA030411001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030411001.md): Connector · shorted · Mar 27, 2002 · Boeing 727217 · Fire Detection > (CAN) AILERION, SPOILER SHUT OFF VALVE, WHEEL WELL FIRE DETECTION AND PACK COOLING FAN CIRCUIT BREAKERS TRIPPED AFTER LANDING. FOUND CONNECTOR RECEPTACLE D4658J AT BS 870 (LEFT OF KEELBEAM IN AIR CONDITIONING BAY) SHORTED. REPLACED CONNECTOR IAW STANDARD PRACT - [SDR CA020205006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020205006.md): Tie Bolt · sheared · Jan 25, 2002 · Boeing 727217 · Wheel/Ski/Float > (CAN) DURING AIRCRAFT WALK AROUND INSPECTION, FOUND NR 3 MAIN WHEEL ASSEMBLY WITH TWO SHEARED TIE BOLTS. NR 3 MAIN WHEEL ASSEMBLY REPLACED PER MAINTENANCE MANUAL 32-45-1. MAIN WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO BE SENT TO OVERHAUL FACILITY FOR INVESTIGATION AND TEAR DOWN REPO - [SDR CA010628053](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010628053.md): Start Valve · failed · May 31, 2001 · Boeing 727217 · Engine Start Valves/Controls > (CAN) #2 ENGINES START VALVE OPEN LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT. DEFERRED #2 ENGINE START VALVE FOR PARTS & T/S IAW MEL 80-1 CAT "C" ITEM EXPIRES 6/10/01. - [SDR CA010307011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010307011.md): Bracket · cracked · Feb 19, 2001 · Boeing 727217 · Landing Gear Door Retract Section > (CAN) NOSE LANDING GEAR FORWARD DOORS ACTUATING BRACKET WHICH ATTACHES TO THE NOSE GEAR. THE ACTUATING ROD END ATTACH POINT WAS FOUND CRACKED DURING AIRCRAFT SERVICING. THE BRACKET WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE PART I.A.W. BOEING 727 MM 32-22-1. - [SDR CA001109008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA001109008.md): Bolt · cracked · Nov 1, 2000 · Boeing 727217 · Main Landing Gear Attach Section > (CAN) DURING DISASSEMBLY OF RT MAIN LANDING GEAR OLEO TO CARRY OUT OLEO SEAL REPLACEMENT DUE STRUT LEAKING, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE RT MAIN LANDING GEAR UPPER SIDE STRUT UNIVERSAL FITTING ATTACH BOLT HEAD WAS CRACKED. RT UPPER SIDE STRUT UNIVERSAL FITTING ATTACH - [SDR CA000928008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000928008.md): Pcu · failed · Sep 11, 2000 · Boeing 727217 · Rudder Actuator > (CAN) ON SERVICE CHECK FOUND LOWER RUDDER DEFLECTED TO THE LEFT WITH ZERO INPUT, A SYSTEM PRESSURIZED. FURTHER TROUBLE SHOOTING REVEALED LOWER RUDDER PCU BYPASSING. LOWER RUDDER PCU REPLACED AND INSTALLATION LEAK, FUNCTION INSPECTED SERVICEABLE IN ACCORDANCE W - [SDR CA000907003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000907003.md): Actuator · cracked · Aug 23, 2000 · Boeing 727217 · Leading Edge Slat Actuator > (CAN) LOST " A" SYSTEM HYDRAULICS, PRESSUE AND QUANTITY READ ZERO. TROUBLESHOOTING CARRIED OUT FOUND NR 3 LEADING EDGE SLAT ACTUATOR HOUSING CRACKED. LEADING EDGE SLAT ACTUATOR REPLACED PER MM 27-81-22. - [SDR CA000720013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000720013.md): Switch · loose · Jun 16, 2000 · Boeing 727217 · Door Warning System > (CAN) CARGO DOOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT DURING MODERATE TURBULENCE. IT EXTINGUISHED AT DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE OF 7.4 PSI. FOUND MAIN CARGO DOOR CLOSED MICRO SWITCH LOOSE. RESECURED, ADUSTED, TESTED AND SEATTED DOOR CLOSED MICRO SWITCH I.A.W. AEI M/M 7-11 P - [SDR CA000410012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000410012.md): Plug · damaged · Mar 18, 2000 · Boeing 727217 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck > (CAN) RT MLG SIDE STRUT LOWER SEGMENT PLOG ADRIFT. PLUG CRACKED NEW PLUG INSTALLED. - [SDR CA991209035](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA991209035.md): Switch · failed · Oct 27, 1999 · Boeing 727217 · Leading Edge Slat Position Indicating System > (CAN) NR 6 LE FLAP IN-TRANSIT LIGHT ON WITH UNIT RETRACTED. UNIT REPLACED. - [SDR CA991209034](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA991209034.md): Brake · failed · Oct 21, 1999 · Boeing 727217 · Brake > (CAN) BRAKES CAUSING A/C TO SHUDDER AT TAXI SPEEDS RT SIDE IS WORSE THAN LEFT SIDE ANTI-SKID ON OR OFF. NR 4 BRAKE REPLACED. - [SDR CA990907057](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990907057.md): Switch · out of adjust · Aug 12, 1999 · Boeing 727217 · Cargo/Baggage Doors > (CAN) CARGO DOOR LIGHT ON S/OS PANEL ON DESCENT. LATCH LOCK PIN NOT ENGAGED ON DOOR CONTROL. AFT LATCH LOCK PIN MICROSWITCH FOUND OUT OF ADJUSTMENT, ADJUSTED. - [SDR CA990812013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990812013.md): Pump · overheated · Jul 13, 1999 · Boeing 727217 · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), Main > (CAN) AFTER LANDING, B-SYSTEM HYDRAULIC OVERHEAT LIGHT ILLUMINATED, ISOLATED NR 2 B-PUMP. PUMP REPLACED. - [SDR CA990728066](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990728066.md): Altimeter · failed · Jul 2, 1999 · Boeing 727217 · Altimeter, Barometric/Encoder > (CAN) CAPTAIN'S ALT FLUCTUATES BY UP TO 1,000 FEET IN CLIMB AND CRUISE. REPLACED. - [SDR CA990715027](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990715027.md): Apu · failed · Jun 30, 1999 · Boeing 727217 · Fire Detection > (CAN) ON PRE-FLIGHT, APU FIRE DETECT WOULD NOT TEST, STATIC, WILL TEST INTERMITTENTLY WHEN RUNNING. CONNECTORS CLEANED AT SENSOR/RESPONDER AND OPS CHECKED OK. - [SDR CA990630052](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990630052.md): Valve · malfunctioned · Jun 11, 1999 · Boeing 727217 · Landing Gear Brake System > (CAN) RIGHT BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED CAUSES AIRCRAFT TO SHUDDER. ANTI-SKID ON OR OFF. NR 3 AND NR 4 BRAKE BOOSTER VALVES BLED AND CHECKED SERVICEABLE. - [SDR CA990630050](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990630050.md): Smoke Detector · failed · Jun 9, 1999 · Boeing 727217 · Smoke Detection > (CAN) NR 2 SMOKE DETECTOR, MAIN DECK CARGO, LIGHT FLICKERS AND DOES NOT TEST. REPLACED WHITTIER SMOKE DETECTOR. - [SDR CA990630048](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990630048.md): O2 Mask · failed · Jun 1, 1999 · Boeing 727217 · Crew Oxygen System > (CAN) FIRST OFFICER'S OXYGEN MASK WILL NOT ALLOW OCCUPANT TO EXHALE THROUGH THE MASK. MASK REMOVED AND REPAIRED PER MM AND REINSTALLED. - [SDR CA990614067](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990614067.md): Switch · failed · May 9, 1999 · Boeing 727217 · Leading Edge Slat Position Indicating System > (CAN) NR 1 LE FLAP AMBER LIGHT STAYS ON AFTER LE EXTENDED. NR 1 LE FLAP POSITION SW S20Z US, REPLACED. - [SDR CA990614063](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990614063.md): Frame · cracked · Apr 22, 1999 · Boeing 727217 · Fuselage Main, Frame > (CAN) CARGO CONVERSION STC REVEALED CORRODED FITTING AT STN 11835STR20L, CRACK AT R1 DOOR AFT UPPER CORNER, CORRODED FRAME AT RT FUSELAGE STATION 1070 STR 12R, CRACKED FRAME AT LT FUSELAGE STATION 1070 UPPER STOP, CORRODED REINFORCEMENT STRAP AT LT FUSELAGE ST - [SDR CA981214010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA981214010.md): Indicator · malfunctioned · Nov 17, 1998 · Boeing 727217 · Trailing Flap Position Indicating System > (CAN) FLAPS WENT TO 2 DEGREES, THEN LOCKED OUT, INBOARD FLAP POSITION INDICATOR REPLACED. - [SDR CA981214009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA981214009.md): Switch · misrigged · Nov 10, 1998 · Boeing 727217 · Door Warning System > (CAN) IN CRUISE, BOTH RED CARGO DOOR LIGHTS AND MAIN CARGO DOOR NOT CLOSED, AMBER LIGHTS ON IN DESCENT AT 7.0 DIFF, ALL LIGHTS OUT. DOOR TESTED PER A.E.I. M/M SERVICEABLE. ADJUSTED CARGO DOOR CLOSED MICROSWITCH. PART TC: 162. - [SDR CA981006024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA981006024.md): Indicator · failed · Sep 24, 1998 · Boeing 727217 · Trailing Flap Position Indicating System > (CAN) INBOARD FLAPS LOCKED OUT AT 15 DEGREES AFTER TAKEOFF. DUMPED FUEL AND LANDED USING ALTERNATE FLAP EXTENSION. REPLACED FLAP INDICATOR. - [SDR CA981013010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA981013010.md): Clamp · leaking · Sep 19, 1998 · Boeing 727217 · Turbine Engine Compressor Section > (CAN) NR 2 ENGINE STRUT OVERHEAT LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN-FLIGHT. POST-FLIGHT INSPECTION FOUND NR 2 ENGINE RIGHT HAND PRECOOLER CLAMPS LEAKING. ALSO NR 3 ENGINE LEFT HAND 13TH STAGE CROSSOVER DUCT MANIFOLD GASKET LEAKING. - [SDR CA980922018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980922018.md): Engine · failed · Sep 9, 1998 · Boeing 727217 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop) > (CAN) EXTREME ENGINE AND AIRFRAME VIBRATION WAS FELT ON CLIMB-OUT AFTER TAKEOFF. NR 2 ENGINE FAIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED. ALL ENGINE PARAMETERS DECAYED TO IDLE. PRECAUTIONARY ENGINE SHUTDOWN WAS CARRIED OUT AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO ITS POINT OF DEPARTURE. - [SDR CA980416010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980416010.md): Wire · chafed · Apr 6, 1998 · Boeing 727217 · Fire Detection > (CAN) DURING CLIMB, NR 3 ENGINE FIRE WARNING INDICATION AT APPROXIMATELY 2,000 FEET. ENGINE START LEVER MOVED TO CUT-OFF POSITION AND FIRE WARNING INDICATION EXTINGUISHED. FUEL DUMPED AND AIRCRAFT LANDED. WIRE CHAFED UNDER CLAMP, WIRE REPAIRED. - [SDR CA971212002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA971212002.md): Fuel Heater · faulty · Nov 19, 1997 · Boeing 727217 · Fuel Heater > (CAN) FUEL HEAT VALVE STUCK OPEN ON NR 2 ENGINE. FUEL HEAT VALVE REPLACED. - [SDR CA970909013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970909013.md): Compressor · stall · Aug 13, 1997 · Boeing 727217 · Turbine Engine Compressor Section > (CAN) PILOT REPORTED NR2 ENGINE COMPRESSOR STALLING DURING CRUISE AND ON APPROACH. NR2 ENGINE REPLACED AS PER MAINTENANCE MANUAL. ENGINE RUN CARRIED OUT SERVICEABLE. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE - [SDR CA970428008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970428008.md): Air Data Computr · intermittent · Apr 10, 1997 · Boeing 727217 · Air Data Computer > (CAN) ON TAKEOFF ROLL CAPTAINS AND FIRST OFFICERS AIRSPEED INDICATORS HAD A DISCREPANCY OF 20 KNOTS. REPLACED PILOTS AIR DATA COMPUTER AND DID PITOT STATIC TEST. - [SDR CA970220002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970220002.md): Clamp · loose · Feb 5, 1997 · Boeing 727217 · Pneumatic Distribution System > (CAN) AIRCRAFT WOULD NOT PRESSURIZE AFTER TAKEOFF. ALL MODES UNSUCCESSFUL. BLEED AIR CLAMP LOOSE AND JUMPED OVER FLANGE. DUCT AND CLAMP SECURED. - [SDR CA970107007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970107007.md): Switch · failed · Dec 28, 1996 · Boeing 727217 · Engine Start Valves/Controls > (CAN) ON DEPARTURE #2 ENGINE START VALVE LIGHT CAME ON AND REMAINED ON. ENGINE SHUTDOWN. REPLACED VALVE. - [SDR CA960909038](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960909038.md): Brake · worn · Aug 8, 1996 · Boeing 727217 · Brake > (CAN) DURING WALKAROUND #2 BRAKE SHOWED SIGNS OF METAL SHAVINGS. ALL BRAKE PADS WERE SHEARED OFF AND THE BRAKE SEIZED. SOLID RIVETS WERE USED. TIRE HAD FLAT SPOTS. BRAKE REPLACED. - [SDR CA960724005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960724005.md): Starter · disintegrated · Jul 18, 1996 · Boeing 727217 · Starter-Generator > (CAN) 5-8 MINUTES AFTER TAKEOFF THE #2 ENGINE FIRE ALARM SOUNDED, THE FIRST FIRE BOTTLE WAS DISCHARGED. WARNING LIGHT DID NOT GO OUT SO SECOND FIRE BOTTLE WAS DISCHARGED 30 SECONDS LATER. LIGHT WENT OUT AFTER 5 MINUTES. AIRCRAFT DECLARED EMERGENCY LANDING AND - [SDR CA960724004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960724004.md): Pack Valve · inoperative · Jul 13, 1996 · Boeing 727217 · Air Distribution System > (CAN) PRESSURIZATION LOST ON CLIMB AT 25,000 FEET. LH SIDE PACK VALVE REPLACED. - [SDR CA960515014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960515014.md): Controler · intermittent · May 5, 1996 · Boeing 727217 · Cabin Pressure Control System > (CAN)PRESSURIZATION LOST ON DESCENT THROUGH 5,000 FEET.OUTFLOW VALVE MANUALLY CLOSED. PRESSURIZATION CONTROLLER REPLACED. - [SDR CA960515015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960515015.md): Wheel Half · cracked · Apr 26, 1996 · Boeing 727217 · Wheel/Ski/Float > (CAN)BEFORE DEPARTURE #1 WHEEL ASSEMBLY FOUND DEFLATED. BOTH #1 AND #2 WHEELS REPLACED. SHOP INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE INBOARD HALF WAS CRACKED AND LOST AIR PRESSURE. THE CRACK IS IN THE AREA AT THE END OF THE BRAKE DRIVE KEY SEAT RADIUS. - [SDR CA960311030](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960311030.md): Engine · failed · Mar 2, 1996 · Boeing 727217 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop) > (CAN) #3 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE BYPASS LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE ALL OTHER ENGINE INDICATIONS WERE NORMAL. THRUST REDUCED TO IDLE. OIL PRESSURE BYPASS LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED AND ALL OTHER ENGINE INDICATIONS CONTINUED TO BE NORMAL. THUST WAS RESTORED TO CRUISE P - [SDR CA951108024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA951108024.md): Starter · failure · Nov 12, 1995 · Boeing 727217 · Engine Starter > (CAN) AFTER TAKEOFF, NR 2 FIRE WARNING ILLUMINATED. FIRE DRILL COMPLETED AND NR 2 ENGINE FIRE WARNING LIGHT EXTINGUISHED PRIOR TO FIRE BOTTLE DISCHARGE. AIRC RAFT RETURNED. NR 2 STARTER DISINTEGRATED. STARTER CHANGED. ## 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 = '727217' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-217/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.