Boeing 727-222

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  WHERE aircraft_model_key = '727222'
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SDR 96UAL900249Buffet Module · inoperativeELECTRICAL ODOR THROUGHOUT AIRCRAFT. UPDATE AFT GALLEY BUFFET MODULE HAD AN ELECTRICAL FAULT. POWER REMOVED FROM MODULE AND UNIT REPLACED.Apr 10, 1996 · N7276U · Boeing 727222 · Buffet/GalleysSDR 96UAL900248Batteries · dischargedLEFT WING EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REPLACED BATTERIES AND CHECKS OKAY.Apr 10, 1996 · N7255U · Boeing 727222 · Emergency LightingSDR 96UAL900246Battery · dischargedLEFT CENTER EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT WILL NOT TEST. REPLACED BATTERY CARTRIDGE, CHECKS OKAY.Apr 9, 1996 · N7287U · Boeing 727222 · Emergency LightingSDR 96UAL900229Skin · crackedLEFT ELEVATOR HAS A 2.5 INCH CRACK 1 FOOT OUTBOARD OF TRIM TAB PANEL. ALSO, 1 RIVET MISSING AND 5 LOOSE RIVETS. FATIGUE CRACK IN LOWER SKIN OF LEFT ELEVATOR. ELEVATOR REPLACED WITH A SERVICEABLE UNIT.Mar 29, 1996 · N7256U · Boeing 727222 · Elevator, Plate/SkinSDR 96UAL900227Gasper Fan · failedCREW REPORTED, ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL IN CABIN AND COCKPIT. REPLACED THE GASPER FAN WHICH HAD CAUSED THE PROBLEM.Mar 29, 1996 · N7459U · Boeing 727222 · Air Distribution FanSDR 96UAL900222Skin · crackedMULTIPLE SITE CRACKING WAS FOUND IN 2 LOWER SKIN PANELS OF LT ELEVATOR. TWO CRACKS TOTALING 9.5 INCHES IN LENGTH FOUND AT APPROX ES19, 9.0 INCH CRACK AT APPROX ES161 AND 7.0 INCH CRACK AT APPROX ES138. THE INBD LOCATION CRACK EXTENDED.Mar 27, 1996 · N7443U · Boeing 727222 · Elevator, Plate/SkinSDR 96UAL900221Skin · crackedAT APPROXIMATELY BODY STATION 943, STRINGER 18AL, A CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE 65-72702 FUSELAGE SKIN PANEL. REPAIRED THE SKIN PANEL PER THE 65C29069-7 REPAIR DRAWING.Mar 26, 1996 · N7263U · Boeing 727222 · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR 96UAL900215Starter · failedCLIMBING THROUGH 7,000 FEET, GOT NR 1 ENGINE FIRE WARNING FOR 3 SECONDS THEN WENT OUT. SHUT DOWN NR 1 ENGINE. FLIGHT ATTENDANT REPORTED STRANGE NOISE FROM ENGINES. MAINTENANCE FOUND A CONTAINED STARTER FAILURE. UNDER INVESTIGATION. SUPPLEMENTAL DATA UPDATMar 25, 1996 · N7257U · Boeing 727222 · Engine StarterSDR 96UAL900214Power Supply · malfunctionedLT OVERWING EMERGENCY LIGHTS FLASH WHEN ACTIVATED. REPLACED POWER SUPPLY MODULE.Mar 25, 1996 · N7441U · Boeing 727222 · Emergency LightingSDR 96UAL900213Skin · crackedMULTIPLE SITE CRACKING WAS FOUND IN 2 LOWER SKIN PANELS OF LT ELEVATOR. TWO CRACKS TOTALING 9.5 INCHES IN LENGTH FOUND AT APPROX ES19, 9.0 INCH CRACK AT APPROX ES161 AND 7.0 INCH CRACK AT APPROX ES138. THE INBD LOCATION CRACK EXTENDED.Mar 25, 1996 · N7443U · Boeing 727222 · Elevator, Plate/SkinSDR 96UAL900212Controller · malfunctionedON CLIMBOUT OF DEN, UNABLE TO CONTROL CABIN PRESSURE IN ANY MODE. FLIGHT RETURNED TO DEN. REPLACED CABIN PRESSURE CONTROLLER AND LANDING GEAR ACCESSORY UNIT. LATER MAINTENANCE REPAIRED LEAKAGE AT FORWARD AND AFT CARGO DOORS AND REPLACED LT PACK FLOW CONTROLMar 25, 1996 · N7450U · Boeing 727222 · Cabin Pressure ControllerSDR 96UAL900211Cargo Net · out of positionCABIN PRESSURE BEGAN TO CLIMB AFTER TAKEOFF. NORMAL BLEED CONFIGURATION, BOTH PACKS ON. AUTO, STANDBY OR MANUAL COULD NOT PRESSURE CABIN. FLIGHT RETURNED TO DEN. FOUND FORWARD CARGO DOOR SEAL AT LOWER END OBSTRUCTED BY THE CARGO NET AND FASTENER. SECURED Mar 22, 1996 · N7450U · Boeing 727222 · Cargo CompartmentsSDR 96UAL900208Stringer · crackedAT APPROXIMATELY BODY STATION 943, STRINGER 18AL A CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE VERTICAL FLANGE OF THE 65-58488-25 STRINGER. REPAIRED STRINGER PER SPLICE REPAIR DRAWING.Mar 21, 1996 · N7263U · Boeing 727222 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/StringerSDR 96ZZZX2547Pwr Control Unit · leakingTHE A-SYSTEM HYDRAULICS FAILED ON DESCENT INTO DAYTON. USED ALTERNATE LANDING GEAR AND FLAP EXTENSION PROCEDURES. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. FOUND LOWER RUDDER POWER CONTROL UNIT LEAKING. REPLACED LOWER RUDDER POWER CONTROL UNIT PER MM 27-20-00. LEMar 20, 1996 · N7642U · Boeing 727222 · Rudder Control SystemSDR 96UAL900198Battery Pack · dischargedEMERGENCY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE AT LT FUSELAGE AFT FAIRING. REPLACED BATTERY PACK.Mar 19, 1996 · N7253U · Boeing 727222 · Emergency LightingSDR 96UAL900191Engine · power lossCREW REPORTED LOSING POWER IN CLIMB, CRUISE, AND DESCENT. FRICTION LOCK WORKS NORMAL AND NO THROTTLE MOVEMENT IS EVIDENT. ALL INDICATIONS SHOW LOSS OF POWER. ACCOMPLISHED ENGINE POWER RUN. ENGINE PARAMETERS NORMAL AND STEADY DURING TAKEOFF AND PART POWER SMar 14, 1996 · N7278U · Boeing 727222 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR 96UAL900190Fuel Transfer · failedUNWANTED FUEL TRANSFER OUT OF NR 1 MAIN FUEL TANK. REPORTED 1000 POUND LOSS WITH NO PUMPS ON.Mar 14, 1996 · N7283U · Boeing 727222 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR 96UAL900174Circuit Breaker · malfunctionedRETURNED TO DEN, DUE TO PRESSURIZATION PROBLEMS. FAILED STANDBY TEST. PULLED AND RESET ALL CIRCUIT BREAKERS.Mar 8, 1996 · N7266U · Boeing 727222 · Cabin Pressure Control SystemSDR 96UAL900170Fire Loop · out of positionNR 1 ENGINE FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM INOPERATIVE. SQUIB TEST REMAINS ON FOR A SHORT TIME AFTER TEST. FOUND LOWER LOOP RUBBING AGAINST ENGINE COWLING. REPOSITIONED LOOP, FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM CHECKS OKAY.Mar 6, 1996 · N7281U · Boeing 727222 · Fire DetectionSDR 96UAL900164Fan · failedELECTRICAL FUMES NOTICED IN CENTER OF CABIN, COULD NOT ISOLATE CAUSE. FOUND GASPER FAN POPPING CIRCUIT BREAKER. REPLACED GASPER FAN. OPERATIONALLY CHECKED OKAY AND NO ODOR NOTICED.Mar 5, 1996 · N7294U · Boeing 727222 · Air Distribution FanSDR 96UAL900161Batteries · dischargedRT EEL EXIT DOOR PANEL LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. REPLACED BATTERIES.Mar 4, 1996 · N7467U · Boeing 727222 · Emergency LightingSDR 96UAL900156Pressurization · malfunctionedDIVERTED TO CID DUE TO LOSS OF PRESSURIZATION. SUPPLEMENTAL DATA UPDATE: AIRCRAFT CHECKED FOR OBVIOUS DEFECTS. NONE FOUND. AIRCRAFT PRESSURE CHECKED OKAY. VERIFIED FORWARD CARGO HEAT OUTFLOW WORKING. NO SUBSEQUENT COMMENTS ON PRESSURIZATION.Feb 29, 1996 · N7264U · Boeing 727222 · Cabin Pressure Control SystemSDR 96UAL900154Pt7 Tube · leakingABORTED TAKEOFF AT 60 KNOTS DUE TO NR 3 ENGINE LOW POWER INDICATION. RETURN TO BLOCKS AT ORD. INTERMEDIATE PT7 MANIFOLD TUBE WAS FOUND TO BE LEAKING DURING PRESSURE CHECK. ENGINE PRESSURE RATIO TRANSMITTER AND INDICATOR WERE REPLACED PER PRECAUTIONARY.Feb 28, 1996 · N7271U · Boeing 727222 · Engine Pressure Ratio (EPR)SDR 96UAL900153Sensor · failedNO FIRE TEST ON NR 1 ENGINE. SUPPLEMENTAL DATA UPDATE: REPLACED NR 1 ENGINE LOWER SENSOR. CHECKS NORMAL.Feb 28, 1996 · N7266U · Boeing 727222 · Fire DetectionSDR 96UAL900147Power Supply · inoperativeLT OVERWING EMERGENCY EXIT HATCH EXTERNAL LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REPLACED POWER SUPPLY DUE TO BATTERY CONNECTION TERMINAL BROKEN OFF.Feb 26, 1996 · N7262U · Boeing 727222 · Emergency LightingSDR 96UAL900146Blade · fracturedDURING CLIMBOUT, HEARD LOUD SQUEAL AND VIBRATION FROM NR 2 ENGINE. EPR DROPPED OFF FROM 2.17 TO APPROXIMATELY 1.6 AND THEN EGT BEGAN TO CLIMB RAPIDLY. PERFORMED ENGINE SHUTDOWN. ORIGIN OF FAILURE NOT DETERMINED DUE TO THE ENGINE OPERATION AFTER THE FAILURE.Feb 26, 1996 · N7289U · Boeing 727222 · Turbine SectionSDR 96UAL900143Battery Pack · dischargedALL EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS IN THE AIRCRAFT ARE OUT, INSIDE AND OUT, FERRIED TO DEN. DEN REPLACED BATTERIES AND AFT STAIR LIGHT UNIT.Feb 22, 1996 · N7467U · Boeing 727222 · Emergency LightingSDR 96UAL900133Csd · failedAFTER NR 1 ENGINE WAS STARTED THE LEFT PACK SMOKED UP CABIN. REPLACED CONSTANT SPEED DRIVE DUE TO INOPERATIVE GENERATOR. NO SUBSEQUENT COMMENTS ON SMOKE IN CABIN.Feb 20, 1996 · N7276U · Boeing 727222 · Alternator-Generator DriveSDR 96UAL900128Battery Pack · dischargedFOUND SEVERAL INOPERATIVE EEL STRIP LIGHTS IN MAIN CABIN, INCLUDING BOTH OVERWING EMERGENCY EXITS. REPLACED BATTERY PACK AND GROUND CHECKED NORMAL.Feb 19, 1996 · N7461U · Boeing 727222 · Emergency LightingSDR 96UAL900127Rib · crackedRIGHT ELEVATOR LOWER SURFACE INBD END HAD POPPED AND HAD LOOSE RIVETS. AFTER REMOVAL OF ACCESS PANEL FOUND STIFFENER RIB CRACKED. MANUFACTURED AND INSTALLED NEW RIB, REPLACED POPPED AND LOOSE RIVETS.Feb 19, 1996 · N7465U · Boeing 727222 · Elevator, Spar/RibSDR 96UAL900126Fire Test · inoperativeNR 2 ENGINE FIRE TEST INOPERATIVE.Feb 19, 1996 · N7277U · Boeing 727222 · Fire DetectionSDR 96UAL900125Fire Bell · malfunctionedFLIGHT CREW ADVISED FIRE WARNING SYSTEM BELL DOES NOT RING WHEN SYSTEM IS TESTED. SUPPLEMENTAL DATA UPDATE: REPLACED AURAL WARNING BOX ASSEMBLY. OPERATIONALLY, CHECKS OK.Feb 19, 1996 · N7260U · Boeing 727222 · Fire DetectionSDR 96UAL900123Battery Pack · dischargedEMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT AT CENTER AISLE CEILING ADJACENT TO AFT GALLEY WOULD NOT GO OUT. REPLACED BATTERY PACK AND CIRCUIT BOARD BASE, CHECKS NORMAL.Feb 16, 1996 · N7293U · Boeing 727222 · Emergency LightingSDR 96UAL900122Pack · odorFUMES IN COCKPIT WITH PACKS RUNNING. SUPPLEMENTAL DATA UPDATE: OPERATED BOTH PACKS FOR 1 HOUR AND NO FUMES NOTICED.Feb 16, 1996 · N7451U · Boeing 727222 · Cabin Cooling SystemSDR 96UAL900121Fire Det Loop · inoperativeNR 2 ENGINE FIRE TEST INOPERATIVE, FIRE DETECTION LOOP WOULD NOT GROUND TEST. REPLACED FIRE DETECTION LOOP FOR NR 2 ENGINE AND GROUND TEST NORMAL.Feb 16, 1996 · N7277U · Boeing 727222 · Fire DetectionSDR 96UAL900119Battery Pack · inoperativeEMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT ABOVE DOOR 2R AT AFT GALLEY INOPERATIVE. REPLACED BATTERIES.Feb 15, 1996 · N7299U · Boeing 727222 · Emergency LightingSDR 96UAL900118Light · inoperativeEEL DOOR FRAME LIGHT INOPERATIVE DOOR 1 LEFT. REPLACED FEEDER.Feb 15, 1996 · N7294U · Boeing 727222 · Emergency LightingSDR 96UAL900117Light · inoperativeAFT GALLEY EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REPLACED LIGHT ASSEMBLY.Feb 15, 1996 · N7252U · Boeing 727222 · Emergency LightingSDR 96UAL900110Door · missingCREW REPORTS, LOUD NOISE FROM NOSE GEAR AREA. GROUND CREW FOUND EXTERNAL POWER DOOR MISSING. NEW DOOR AND ATTACHMENTS INSTALLED.Feb 12, 1996 · N7273U · Boeing 727222 · Service DoorsSDR 96UAL900109Air Distr · smokeWHILE OPERATING PACKS ON GROUND WITH APU AIR, CABIN FILLED WITH SMOKE. OPERATED PACKS FROM APU FOR OVER AN HOUR AND NO ODOR NOTED. SUSPECT DE-ICING FLUID. CHECKED APU AND FLOW MULTIPLIER INLETS, NO RESIDUAL FLUID NOTED.Feb 12, 1996 · N7257U · Boeing 727222 · Air Distribution SystemSDR 96UAL900108Power Supply · inoperativeEXTERIOR LEFT FWD OVERWING EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REPLACED POWER SUPPLY ASSEMBLY (P/N M654).Feb 12, 1996 · N7463U · Boeing 727222 · Emergency LightingSDR 96UAL900107Connectors · dirtyTWO EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS INOPERATIVE AT LEFT OVERWING WINDOWS. CLEANED CONNECTIONS, CHECKS OKAY.Feb 12, 1996 · N7443U · Boeing 727222 · Emergency LightingSDR 96UAL900106Actuator · failedDURING FLAP RETRACTION ON DEPARTURE, LED NR 6 REMAINED FULLY EXTENDED AFTER MOVING FLAP HANDLE FROM POSITION 2 TO ZERO. FLIGHT RETURNED TO ORD. NR 6 LEADING EDGE SLAT ACTUATOR FAILED IN THE EXTENDED POSITION. ACTUATOR WAS REPLACED AND OPERATION WAS NORMAL.Feb 12, 1996 · N7464U · Boeing 727222 · Leading Edge Slat ActuatorSDR 96UAL900105Switch · shortedGALLEY HOT PLATE NR H41 WAS SMOKING, SPARKING AND GAVE A FLIGHT ATTENDANT A SHOCK. CHECKED WIRING UNDER HOT PLATE ELEMENTS BEHIND CONTROL SWITCH AND NO OVERHEATING EVIDENT. REPLACED SWITCH AND HOTPLATE OPERATION CHECKS NORMAL.Feb 12, 1996 · N7293U · Boeing 727222 · Buffet/GalleysSDR 96UAL900075Flow Contl Valve · malfunctionedAIRCRAFT RETURNED, UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PRESSURE. CABIN WOULD NOT HOLD MORE THAN 1 DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE CLIMBING THROUGH 10K FEET, CABIN WAS 8,000 FEET. ACCOMPLISHED PRESSURE CONTROL SYSTEM CHECK, NO DEFECTS FOUND. RAN ENGINES AND DUCT PRESSURE NORMAL. AIRCJan 29, 1996 · N7257U · Boeing 727222 · Cabin Pressure Control SystemSDR 96ZZZX659Smoke Light · malfunctionedCARGO SMOKE DETECTOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED CLIMBING THROUGH 12,000 FEET. MADE AIR TURN-BACK FOR LANDING AT DAYTON. LIGHT EXTINGUISHED AT 500 FEET AGL AND REMAINED OUT. NO SMOKE NOTED. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. INSPECTED MAIN CARGO COMPARTMENT FOR EVIDJan 25, 1996 · N7643U · Boeing 727222 · Smoke DetectionSDR 96UAL900063Press Controller · malfunctionedAT 31,000 FT CABIN ALT OBSERVED AT 9,000 FT SWITCHED TO STANDBY AND CABIN CONTINUED TO CLIMB. WENT TO MANUAL AND FLIGHT RETURNED TO DEN. MAINTENANCE REPLACED PRESSURE CONTROLLER.Jan 25, 1996 · N7461U · Boeing 727222 · Cabin Pressure ControllerSDR 96UAL900053Sign · malfunctionedEMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT ABOVE DOOR 1 ILLUMINATES WITH POWER, SWITCH AND BATTERY OFF. REPLACED EXIT SIGN LIGHT ASSEMBLY AT DOOR 1L.Jan 22, 1996 · N7467U · Boeing 727222 · Emergency LightingSDR 96UAL900052Battery · dischargedEMERGENCY EXIT ABOVE DOOR 1L IS INOPERATIVE. REPLACED BATTERIES AND GROUND CHECKS GOOD.Jan 22, 1996 · N7272U · Boeing 727222 · Emergency LightingSDR 96UAL900049Seam · leakingNR 2L EVACUATION SLIDE REMOVED FOR EXPIRATION OF TIME. SHOP FOUND MINOR SEAM LEAK ON THE TUBE DIRECTLY UNDER THE GIRT. REPAIRED SEAM LEAK, NON-STRUCTUAL.Jan 19, 1996 · N7441U · Boeing 727222 · Escape Slide
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