Boeing 727-222

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SDR 98UAL900371Bracket · brokenNR 3 ENGINE THROTTLE STUCK AT 80 PERCENT NI. *S/D* THE FORWARD COWL HOLD OPEN ROD BRACKET HAD BROKE AND WAS JAMMED IN THE FUEL CONTROL LINKAGE, LIMITING ITS TRAVEL. ONCE THE ROD WAS REMOVED FROM THE LINKAGE, THE ENGINE OPERATED NORMALLY. MANUFACTURED AND IJul 28, 1998 · N7448U · Boeing 727222 · Engine Cowling SystemSDR 98UAL900354Switch · failedNR 2 BLEED OVERHEAT LIGHT ILLUMINATED. RETURNED TO ORD. *S/D* REPLACED AIR DUCT OVER TEMPERATURE SWITCH.Jul 25, 1998 · N7258U · Boeing 727222 · Pneumatic Distribution SystemSDR 98UAL900353Mechanism · out of adjustAT 20,000 FEET AND 350 KNOTS GOT RIGHT FLAP FLUTTER. PASSENGER SAW RIGHT HAND OUTBOARD AFT FLAP FLUTTER 4 INCHES WITH FLAPS UP. RETURNED TO DEN. *S/D* ADJUSTED OUTBOARD TRAILING EDGE FLAP ECCENTRICS. SYSTEM CHECKS OK.Jul 25, 1998 · N7460U · Boeing 727222 · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR 98UAL900352Fitting · brokenCREW REPORTED SMALL POPPING SOUND FOLLOWED BY A LOSS OF CREW OXYGEN. *S/D* BULKHEAD FITTING ON HOSE FROM O2 REGULATOR TO BULKHEAD WAS FOUND BROKEN. HOSE WAS REPLACED AND SYSTEM PRESSURE CHECKED.Jul 24, 1998 · N7277U · Boeing 727222 · Crew Oxygen SystemSDR 98UAL900350Hyd Fluid · lostLOST B-SYSTEM HYDRAULIC PRESSURE AND QUANTITY.Jul 22, 1998 · N7278U · Boeing 727222 · Hydraulic System, MainSDR 98UAL900349Valve · stuckRETURNED TO ORD AFTER DUMPING FUEL DUE TO CROSSFEED PROBLEMS. *S/D* NR 1 CROSSFEED VALVE STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION. REPLACED THE NR 1 CROSSFEED VALVE.Jul 22, 1998 · N7458U · Boeing 727222 · Fuel Transfer ValveSDR 98UAL900346Battery · dischargedLEFT FORWARD EMERGENCY OVERWING ILLUMINATION LIGHT INOPERATIVE. *S/D* REPLACED BATTERY ASSEMBLY, OPS CHECK OK.Jul 22, 1998 · N7442U · Boeing 727222 · Emergency LightingSDR 98UAL900345Battery · dischargedEMERGENCY EXIT SIGN ABOVE DOOR 1L DIM AND THEN FADES OUT. *S/D* REMOVED AND REPLACED BATTERIES.Jul 22, 1998 · N7288U · Boeing 727222 · Emergency LightingSDR 98UAL900341Control Panel · failedFLIGHT ATTENDANT NOTICED SMOKE AND SPARKS COMING FROM THE ELECTRICAL CONTROL PANEL ON THE FORWARD GALLEY ABOVE THE HOT PLATE.Jul 20, 1998 · N7294U · Boeing 727222 · Buffet/GalleysSDR 98UAL900340Battery · dischargedFORWARD COACH CEILING EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERATIVE. *S/D* REPLACED BATTERY.Jul 20, 1998 · N7288U · Boeing 727222 · Emergency LightingSDR 98UAL900334Detector · out of positionON TAKEOFF, NR 2 ENGINE LOWER AFT BODY OVERHEAT LIGHT CAME ON. REDUCED POWER AND LIGHT WENT OUT. BY KEEPING REDUCED POWER, LIGHT STAYED OUT. RETURNED TO DEN. *S/D* MAINTENANCE RAN ENGINE, APU AND OPERATED A/C PACKS, NO LEAKS FOUND. REPOSITIONED EMPENNAGEJul 20, 1998 · N7253U · Boeing 727222 · Overheat DetectionSDR 98UAL900335Battery Pack · dischargedEMERGENCY EXIT SIGN ABOVE AFT EXIT DOOR INOPERATIVE. *S/D* REPLACED CHARGER AND BATTERY.Jul 19, 1998 · N7453U · Boeing 727222 · Emergency LightingSDR 98UAL900325Pressurization · malfunctionedCABIN KEPT CLIMBING TO 12000, ACTUAL ALTITUDE 27000. TRIED STANDBY AND MANUAL AC-DC. NO HELP. OUTFLOW VALVE CLOSED ALL THE TIME. DESCENDED AND RETURNED TO OAK.Jul 14, 1998 · N7293U · Boeing 727222 · Cabin Pressure Control SystemSDR 98UAL900320Yaw Damper · failedCLIMBING OUT .70 MACH 330 TAS FLIGHT EXPERIENCED UNCONTROLLED MOVEMENT SIMILAR TO ALTERNATELY PUSHING THE LEFT AND RIGHT RUDDER PEDALS GIVING THE FLIGHT A COMBINATION OF ROLL AND YAW. CUT POWER TO IDLE AND APPLIED 15 TO 20 DEGREES RIGHT AILERON AND THE AIRCRAJul 14, 1998 · N7278U · Boeing 727222 · Autopilot SystemSDR 98UAL900329Battery Pack · dischargedBOTH THE RIGHT HAND OVERWING EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS STAY ON WITH POWER OFF THE AIRCRAFT. *S/D* REPLACED M1086 MOD, AND BATTERY PACK.Jul 13, 1998 · N7292U · Boeing 727222 · Emergency LightingSDR 98UAL900319Air Distribution · odorFLIGHT ATTENDANT REPORTED ELECTRICAL SMOKE IN FIRST CLASS CABIN. SMELL WENT AWAY WHEN GALLEY POWER WAS TURNED OFF.Jul 11, 1998 · N7292U · Boeing 727222 · Air Distribution SystemSDR 98UAL900318Duct · leakingLOWER AFT BODY OVERHEAT WARNING WITH AN ELECTRICAL ODOR IN CABIN AND COCKPIT. ALSO, NR 2 ENGINE OIL TEMP REDLINE, CABIN EXCESSIVE TEMP. INFLIGHT SHUT DOWN OF NR 2 ENGINE. TEMP AND ELECTRICAL ODOR SUBSIDED. DIVERTED TO AKO. *S/D* FOUND LEAKING FLEX TUBE TJul 10, 1998 · N7447U · Boeing 727222 · Pneumatic Distribution SystemSDR 98UAL900326Pressurization · failedRAPID DECOMPRESSION LOSS. DESCENDED TO 9000 FEET AND DIVERTED TO LNK.Jul 8, 1998 · N7284U · Boeing 727222 · Cabin Pressure Control SystemSDR 98UAL900328Battery Pack · dischargedEMERGENCY LIGHT LEFT HAND OVERWING AND AFT AIR STAIR INOPERATIVE. *S/D* REPLACED BATTERY PACK.Jul 6, 1998 · N7279U · Boeing 727222 · Emergency LightingSDR 98UAL900327Transmitter · malfunctionedRETURNED TO BOI DUE TO FLAPS SHOWED ASYMMETRY PROBLEM UPON RETRACTION. CHECKED VISUALLY AND CONFIRMED. *S/D* REPLACED LEFT HAND OUTBOARD TRAILING EDGE FLAP TRANSMITTER.Jul 5, 1998 · N7443U · Boeing 727222 · Trailing Flap Position Indicating SystemSDR 98UAL900304Valve · malfunctionedUNABLE TO CONTROL CABIN PRESSURE DURING DESCENT. CLOSING HEAT OUTFLOW VALVE AND ADDING POWER HELPED. *S/D* REPLACED CABIN PRESSURE REGULATOR SHUTOFF VALVE.Jun 30, 1998 · N7255U · Boeing 727222 · Pressure Regulator/Outflow ValveSDR 98UAL900303Actuator · failedMAIN STABILIZER ELECTRIC TRIM COASTS MORE THAN TWO TURNS AFTER SWITCH IS RELEASED. ON APPROACH, HAND FLYING, THE MAIN ELECTRICAL TRIM RAN AWAY NOSE UP WHILE TRIMMING FORWARD. STOPPED BY PUSHING AGAINST NOSE UP. *S/D* REPLACED STAB TRIM ACTUATOR AND OPS CHEJun 29, 1998 · N7441U · Boeing 727222 · Stabilizer ActuatorSDR 98UAL900299Battery Pack · looseFIRST CLASS CABIN CEILING EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT INOPERATIVE. *S/D* RESEATED BATTERY PACK.Jun 28, 1998 · N7298U · Boeing 727222 · Emergency LightingSDR 98UAL900300Pressurization · malfunctionedAIRCRAFT ALTITUDE 10K AND CABIN ALTITUDE 8.4K. CARGO HEAT AND OUTFLOW VALVES CLOSED. COULD NOT MAINTAIN PRESSURE. DIVERTED BACK TO DEN.Jun 27, 1998 · N7279U · Boeing 727222 · Cabin Pressure Control SystemSDR RRXA98244Smoke Light · illuminatedCARGO SMOKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT. SMOKE DETECTOR SYSTEM OPS CHECKS NORMAL.Jun 26, 1998 · N7635U · Boeing 727222 · Smoke DetectionSDR RRXA98243Control Box · failedLEFT MAIN GEAR WARING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED AFTER GEAR WAS SELECTED UP. REMOVED AND REPLACED LANDING GEAR CONTROL BOX. LEFT MAIN GEAR WARNING LIGHT OPS CHECKS GOOD ON GROUND TEST.Jun 26, 1998 · N7638U · Boeing 727222 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR RRXA98242Smoke Light · illuminatedCARGO SMOKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT. REMOVED ALL CARGO, INSP CONTAINERS FOR OVERHEAT AND FOUND ALL NORMAL. INSPECTED SMOKE DETECTOR, CHECKS NORMAL PER BOEING MM 26-10-02. RELOADED CARGO AND LAUNCHED.Jun 26, 1998 · N7635U · Boeing 727222 · Smoke DetectionSDR 98UAL900301Pressurization · malfunctionedCABIN PRESSURE CANNOT BE MAINTAINED.Jun 26, 1998 · N7288U · Boeing 727222 · Cabin Pressure Control SystemSDR 98UAL900298Hose · leakingRETURNED TO GATE DUE TO LOSS OF HYDRAULIC QUANTITY. FOUND HYDRAULIC PRESSURE LINE TO RUDDER PCU LEAKING. REMOVED AND REPLACED LINE. ALSO, LEAK CHECKED OK.Jun 26, 1998 · N7461U · Boeing 727222 · Hydraulic System, MainSDR 98UAL900297Light · inoperativeEMERGENCY EXIT SIGN ABOVE DOOR 2R FLICKERS ON AND OFF WITH COCKPIT SWITCH IN ARMED POSITION. *S/D* REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHTS AT DOOR 2R AND 1R.Jun 25, 1998 · N7277U · Boeing 727222 · Emergency LightingSDR RRXA98241Smoke Light · illuminatedCARGO SMOKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT. REMOVED CARGO AND INSPECTED MAIN CARGO COMPARTMENT AND FWD AND AFT BELLY CARGO COMPARTMENTS, INSPECTED CONTENTS OF ULD'S AND BELLY. NO DEFECTS NOTED.Jun 24, 1998 · N7635U · Boeing 727222 · Smoke DetectionSDR RRXA98240Connector · dirtyCARGO SMOKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT. REMOVED, CLEANED AND RESECURED CONNECTORS ON ALL SMOKE DETECTORS. REMOVED CLEANED AND REINSTALLED COALESCER BAGS, OPS CHECK GOOD ON GROUND RUN AND ON FLT FROM KCLT TO KBDL.Jun 24, 1998 · N7635U · Boeing 727222 · Smoke DetectionSDR RRXA98237Smoke Detector · malfunctionedCARGO SMOKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLT. REMOVED CARGO AND PERFORMED MAIN CARGO COMPT, FWD AND AFT BELLY CARGO COMPT. INSPECTED CONTENTS OF ULD'S AND BELLY, NO DEFECTS NOTED. UNABLE TO DUPLICATE. TEST OK.Jun 24, 1998 · N7635U · Boeing 727222 · Smoke DetectionSDR 98UAL900289Light · inoperativeFORWARD ENTRY DOOR INTERIOR EEL LIGHT INOPERATIVE. *S/D* REPLACED LIGHT ASSY.Jun 23, 1998 · N7451U · Boeing 727222 · Emergency LightingSDR 98UAL900287Valve · malfunctionedCLIMB POWER SET CLIMBING THROUGH 27,000 FEET CABIN ALTITUDE RISING THROUGH 9,500 FEET AT 700 FEET PER MINUTE. TRIED STANDBY MANUAL AC AND DC, ALL TO NO AVAIL. BOTH PACKS OPERATING. DURING EMERGENCY DESCENT CABIN STARTED PRESSURIZATION IN STANDBY ONCE AIRCRAJun 23, 1998 · N7291U · Boeing 727222 · Cabin Pressure Control SystemSDR RRXA98236Fire Loops · malfunctionedAFTER TAKEOFF, LOWER AFT BODY OVERHEAT LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED ILLUMINATED UNTIL LANDING. *S/D* REMOVED AND REPLACED FWD AND MIDDLE LOWER AFT BODY FIRE LOOPS, LOWER AFT BODY OVERHEAT WARNING SYSTEM. OPS CHECKS NORMAL ON GROUND, NO DEFECTS.Jun 19, 1998 · N7638U · Boeing 727222 · Fire DetectionSDR 98UAL900281Switch · failedRIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT WITH GEAR LEVER UP. FLIGHT CONTINUED TO DEN FROM COS. *S/D* REPLACED RT GEAR DOOR WARNING SWITCH, ADJUSTED AND CKD PER MAINTENANCE MANUAL. ACCOMPLISHED GEAR SWING, OPS CK GOOD. MANUAL GEAR DROP GOOD.Jun 19, 1998 · N7290U · Boeing 727222 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR 98UAL900280Wire · looseNR 3 ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE ERRATIC. RETURNED TO BLOCKS. *S/D* CORRECTED WEAK GROUND FOR THE OIL TEMPERATURE INDICATING SYSTEM. NO RECCURRENCE.Jun 18, 1998 · N7273U · Boeing 727222 · Engine Oil System WiringSDR 98UAL900278Switch · failedRIGHT WING NR 4 LEADING EDGE FLAP DID NOT EXTEND. *S/D* REPLACED NR 4 LEADING EDGE FLAP POSITION SWITCH. SYSTEM OPS CHECKS OK.Jun 18, 1998 · N7277U · Boeing 727222 · Leading Edge Slat Control SystemSDR 98UAL900268Transmitter · malfunctionedNR 3 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LOW TO RED BAND ON TAKEOFF ROLL. ABORTED TAKEOFF. *S/D* CLEANED THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR TO THE OIL PRESSURE TRANSMITTER AND SWAPPED THE NR 1 AND NR 3 GAUGES TO ISOLATE THE PROBLEM. IT SHOWED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE INDICATIOJun 17, 1998 · N7294U · Boeing 727222 · Engine Oil PressureSDR 98UAL900255Rivets · corrodedEVIDENCE OF CORROSION, ONE CRACKED RIVET HEAD AND TEN DISHED RIVETS AT ABOUT SIX INCHES BELOW FORWARD LAVATORY SERVICE PANEL. *S/D* RIVETS REPLACED AND SKIN REPAIRED PER STRUCTURAL REPAIR MANUAL.Jun 16, 1998 · N7280U · Boeing 727222 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR 98UAL900258Control Valve · malfunctionedCABIN DOES NOT PRESSURIZE DURING CLIMB IN AUTO, STANDBY OR MANUAL. *S/D* FOUND THAT THE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT FLOW CONTROL VALVE WOULD NOT CLOSE. REPLACED EQUIPMENT FLOW CONTROL VALVE. OPERATED ENGINES NR 1 AND NR 3 AT IDLE AND AT CLIMB POWER AND AIRCRAFT Jun 10, 1998 · N7281U · Boeing 727222 · Pressure Regulator/Outflow ValveSDR 98UAL900253Bulb · failedEEL LIGHT FOR LEFT WING EXTERIOR WALKWAY INOPERATIVE. REPLACED LAMPS.Jun 10, 1998 · N7252U · Boeing 727222 · Emergency LightingSDR 98UAL900254Light · inoperativeFLIGHT DECK EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REPLACED LIGHT ASSEMBLY.Jun 9, 1998 · N7276U · Boeing 727222 · Emergency LightingSDR 98UAL900239Bearing · wornNR 2 ENGINE THROTTLE ADVANCES ON ITS OWN AND SPRINGS BACK TO CLIMB EPR SETTING AFTER INITIAL POWER. RETURNED TO ORD. *S/D* REPLACED COMPENSATOR ROD DUE TO WORN BEARING. RIGGED AND CHECKED FRICTION OF THROTTLE.Jun 3, 1998 · N7285U · Boeing 727222 · Power LeverSDR 98UAL900237Pack · trippedNR 2 PACK TRIPPED AT GATE. CABIN FILLED WITH SMOKE.Jun 2, 1998 · N7298U · Boeing 727222 · Cabin Cooling SystemSDR 98UAL900236Hyd Motor · failedON CLIMBOUT WHEN FLAPS RETRACTED TO ZERO, INBOARD FLAPS REMAINED AT 2 UNITS. A SYSTEM QUANTITY AND PRESSURE WAS ZERO. RETRACTED FLAPS AND CONTINUED TO ORD. *S/D* REPLACED INBOARD FLAP HYDRAULIC MOTOR, SYSTEM OPS CHECKS OK.Jun 2, 1998 · N7264U · Boeing 727222 · Trailing Edge Flap ActuatorSDR 98UAL900234Packing · leakingHYDRAULIC SYSTEM-A LOSING FLUID. *S/D* FOUND NR 2 SPOILER ACTUATOR LEAKING FROM PACKING UNDER CAM RETAINER. REPLACED PACKING AND LEAK CHECKED OK.Jun 1, 1998 · N7290U · Boeing 727222 · Drag Control ActuatorSDR 98UAL900232Battery · dischargedFORWARD FACING AFT DROP CEILING EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERATIVE. BATTERY DISCHARGED. BATTERY WAS REPLACED AND SYSTEM CHECKED FOR PROPER OPERATION.Jun 1, 1998 · N7265U · Boeing 727222 · Emergency LightingSDR 98UAL900235Retract Mech · out of adjustMEDIUM FREQUENCY VIBRATION FELT IN ENTIRE AIRCRAFT DURING HIGH SPEED CLIMB, CRUISE AND DESCENT. *S/D* FOUND RIGHT HAND OUTBOARD AFT FLAP TRAILING EDGE PLAY EXCESSIVE. ADJUSTED FLAP ECCENTRICS.May 30, 1998 · N7290U · Boeing 727222 · Trailing Edge Flap Control System
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