Boeing 727-225

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SDR RYN2004F00018Transition Panel · crackedAT C-CHECK, FOUND FOUR CRACKS IN TRANSITION PANEL, IN AFT PIT STATION 850B TO 1090.May 2, 2004 · N8878Z · Boeing 727225 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR RYN2004F00017Web · crackedAT C-CHECK, FOUND 1.5 INCH CRACK IN WEB, AT STA 1181, RBL 52.May 1, 2004 · N8878Z · Boeing 727225 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR RYN2004F00016Web · crackedAT C-CHECK, FOUND CRACK AND GOUGE IN INNER WEB, FORWARD CARGO COMPARTMENT, AFT CARGO DOOR CUTOUT, STATION 620.Apr 29, 2004 · N8878Z · Boeing 727225 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR RYN2004F00013Transition Panel · gougedAT C-CHECK, FOUND GOUGE AND CORROSION IN LT TRANSITION PANEL, FWD PIT STA 710, LBL 20.Apr 29, 2004 · N8878Z · Boeing 727225 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR RYN2004F00015Bulkhead · corrodedAT C-CHECK, FOUND CORROSION AROUND FASTENERS, IN THE FORWARD PIT AFT BULKHEAD CENTER PANEL.Apr 27, 2004 · N8878Z · Boeing 727225 · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR RYN2004F00014Floor Panel · crackedAT C-CHECK, FOUND CRACK IN FORWARD PIT FLOOR PANEL, AT STA 480 TO 540.Apr 23, 2004 · N8878Z · Boeing 727225 · Fuselage Floor PanelSDR DHL2004755011Valve · failedSMOKE IN COCKPIT WHEN LEFT PACK WAS TURNED ON TEMPERATURE APPROXIMATELY 170 DEGREES. SEE PREVIOUS WRITE-UP LOG PAGE 000717. DMI 16389 MAINTENANCE CONTROLLER DIFFERED PER MEL 21-1-1 CATEGORY "C". REF. DMI 16389 SMOKE IN COCKPIT WHEN LEFT PACK WAS TURNED ON TEApr 22, 2004 · N755DH · Boeing 727225 · Cabin Cooling SystemSDR DHL2004755010Splice · brokenSMOKE IN COCKPIT WHEN LEFT PACK WAS TURNED ON. NOTED DUCT OVER HEAT LIGHT. PLACED LT PACK ON MEL IAW 21-1-1, CONTROL 16378, CAT. "C", PLACARD INSTALLED. REF. DMI 16378 SMOKE IN COCKPIT WHEN LEFT PACK WAS TURNED ON. NOTED DUCT OVER HEAT. FOUND BROKEN SPLICApr 21, 2004 · N755DH · Boeing 727225 · Air Conditioning System WiringSDR 277952Door · openAFTER TAKEOFF, THE AIRCRAFT WOULD NOT PRESSURIZE AND THE AFT ENTRY DOOR LIGHT CAME ON IN THE COCKPIT. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DAYTON AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. CLOSED AND LOCKED AFT ENTRY DOOR. PRESSURIZATION OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMAL.Apr 17, 2004 · N8878Z · Boeing 727225 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR C1HA200476003Accessory Unit · malfunctionedLEFT MAIN GEAR RED UNSAFE LIGHT ON AFTER RETRACTION. FOLLOWED COM PROCEDURE & RETURNED TO LAX. REMOVED AND REPLACED LANDING GEAR ACCESSORY UNIT. OPS CHECKED GOOD IAW AMM 32-09-121.Apr 15, 2004 · N817EA · Boeing 727225 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR C1HA200476002Glide Slope · erraticBOTH GLIDE SLOPES ERRATIC CAUSING GO-AROUND. SUSPECT GROUND PROBLEM. PERFORMED TEST ON BOTH ILS SYSTEMS. NO DEFECT NOTED IAW MM 34-31-00.Apr 13, 2004 · N817EA · Boeing 727225 · Glide Slope SystemSDR DHL2004755009O-Ring · leakingON CLIMBOUT NR 1 OIL TEMPERATURE EXCEEDED 120 DEGREES. ACCOMPLISHED ABNORMAL PROCEDURES. NR 1 FUEL HEAT WOULD NOT SHUT OFF. OIL QUANTITY BEGAN TO DECREASE. ALL ABNORMALS ACCOMPLISHED. SECURED NR 1 ENGINE PEAK TEMPERATURE 155 DEGREES FOR 5 MINUTES. FOUND Apr 9, 2004 · N755DH · Boeing 727225 · Fuel HeaterSDR 2004F00272Panel · missingDURING POST FLIGHT WALKAROUND AT PIT FORND PRESSURE RELIEF VENT PANEL MISSING FROM NR 3 ENGINE. INSPECTED NR 3 ENGINE IAW 71-10-11. PERFORMED HIGH POEWR ENGINE RUN UP. BLEED PRESSURE EQUAL ON BOTH SIDES PER MM 75-31-0. RETURNED TO AIRCRAFT TO SERVICE. (M)Apr 8, 2004 · N802MA · Boeing 727225 · Nacelle/Pylon, Plate/SkinSDR DHL2004748002Light · illuminatedEMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT IN FORWARD ENTRY ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT. REMOVED AND REPLACED FORWARD ENTRY EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT IAW B-727 M/M CHAPTER 33-50-00, OPS CHECK GOOD.Apr 6, 2004 · N748DH · Boeing 727225 · Emergency LightingSDR DHL2004755008Warning Light · illuminatedWHEN PLACING GEAR HANDLE FROM UP TO OFF FOLLOWING NORMAL GEAR RETRACTION FORWARD RED DOORS LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITH ASSOCIATED AMBER R GEAR DOOR LIGHT ON S/O'S PANEL. PERFORMED ABNORMAL PROCEDURE LIGHTS EXTINGUISHED WITH GEAR HANDLE IN UP POSITION. OPS CHECKEDMar 24, 2004 · N755DH · Boeing 727225 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR C1HA200475001Cap · loosePRESSURIZATION WOULD NOT HOLD SCHEDULED CABIN ALTITUDE AT 6.3CC FOR FL370 CABIN SLOWLY CLIMB TO 10,000 FT WHEN CLOSED CARGO HEAT OUTFLOW CABIN DESCENDED TO 8,00 STABLE PLACED ON MEL 21-16-2A CABIN PRESSURE CONTROL SYSTEM AUTO INOP PER FORMED DDG C06028 INFLIGHMar 21, 2004 · N816EA · Boeing 727225 · Air Distribution SystemSDR DHL2004748001Bolt · brokenLEFT-HAND OUTBOARD FLAP, OUTBOARD AFT FLAP CARRIAGE ECCENTRIC BOLT BROKEN AND ECCENTRIC MISSING. REPLACED BOLT AND ECCENTRIC AT LEFT-HAND OUTBOARD AFT TRAILING EDGE FLAP P/N: 69-39608-1 AND P/N: 69-39619-2 IAW B-727 M/M 27-51-11. OPS CHECKED NORMAL ON GROUNDMar 18, 2004 · N748DH · Boeing 727225 · FastenersSDR 2004F00287Line · leakingON CLIMB-OUT FROM MEM, NR 2 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE DROPPED TO 12 PSI. FOLLOWED AOM ABNORMAL PROCEDURES 2-A-19-10. SHUT DOWN NR 2 ENGINE AND RETURNED TO MEM. TROUBLESHOT NR 2 ENGINE. DISCOVERED OIL LINE BETWEEN FUEL OIL COOLER AND GEAR BOX CHAFING WITH OIL PREMar 17, 2004 · N802MA · Boeing 727225 · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR CA040319006Csd · failed(CAN) DURING TAKEOFF, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT ELECTRICAL POWER WAS LOST WITH NR 3 GENERATOR. A REJECTED TAKE-OFF WAS CARRIED OUT AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO THE GATE WITHOUT INCIDENT. NR 3 ENGINE CONSTANT SPEED DRIVE WAS DISCONNECTED AND SYSTEM WAS DEFERRED IAW MEL Mar 17, 2004 · Boeing 727225 · AC Generator-AlternatorSDR DHL2004755007Odor · detectedSLIGHT OIL ODOR IN COCKPIT DURING APU OPERATION ON GROUND. DEFERRED PER MEL 49-1 DMI 16065 PLACARD INSTALLED. REF DMI 16065 APU INOPERATIVE. CHECKED APU PER 49-00. CHECKED GOOD. RAN BOTH PACKS AT 115 PERCENT FOR 45 MINUTES, NO ODOR NOTED. CHECKED APU FORMar 17, 2004 · N755DH · Boeing 727225 · Air Distribution SystemSDR DHL2004755006Apu · odorON TAXI OUT NOTED SMOKE IN COCKPIT. EXECUTED SMOKE SOURCE IDENTIFICATION CHECKLIST AND SMOKE APPEARED TO CEASE. RETURNED TO BLOCKS. FOUND APU PNEUMATIC SYSTEM TO BE THE CAUSE OF THE FOUL ODOR IN THE COCKPIT. DEFERRED APU PER MEL 49-1. ASSIGNED DMI 16049 PLACMar 16, 2004 · N755DH · Boeing 727225 · Airborne Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) SystemSDR CA040312004Accessory Unit · faulty(CAN) DURING APPROACH AND LANDING GEAR HANDLE EXTENDED, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THERE WAS AN UNSAFE LT LANDING GEAR LIGHT. IT WAS DECIDED THAT A MISSED APPROACH WOULD BE CARRIED OUT AND GO AROUND. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES WERE CARRIED OUT. TOWER WAS NOTIFIED OF THMar 11, 2004 · Boeing 727225 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR DHL2004755005Light · looseEMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS FLASH ON AND OFF DURING TURBULENCE AND TAXI. FOUND LIGHT ASSEMBLY LOOSE. RESEATED SAME, PERFORMED OPS CHECK IAW M/M B-727 33-50-111. OPS CHECKED GOOD.Mar 10, 2004 · N755DH · Boeing 727225 · Emergency LightingSDR DHL2004755004Fire Loop · out of positionNR 1 FIRE DETECTION GROUND CIRCUIT LIGHT ON. REPOSITIONED NR 1 ENGINE FIRE LOOP. OPS CHECKED NORMAL IAW 26-11-01.Mar 9, 2004 · N755DH · Boeing 727225 · Fire DetectionSDR DHL2004743003Angle · crackedFOUND ANGLE AT STA 1273 UNDER AIRSTAIR ACTUATOR FITTING APPROXIMATELY 5 INCH CRACK IN LENGTH DURING OPERATIONAL CHECK. REMOVED AND REPLACED CRACKED ANGLE AT STA 1273 UNDER AIRSTAIR ACTUATOR (PART NUMBER 69-67881, PO NR 400025645) IAW B-727 SRM 51-30-2.Mar 8, 2004 · N743DH · Boeing 727225 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR 2004F00239Line · leakingWHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT FROM SUX SYSTEM 'A' HYD SHOWED A SLOW FLUID LOSS. ACCOMPLISHED ABNORMAL PROCEDURES THEN DIVERTED TO ATL AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. FLUID QTY AND LANDING 2 GALLONS. FOND NR 1 ENGINE CASE DRAIN LINE IN SECITON 48 LEAKING. INSTALLED TMar 5, 2004 · N802MA · Boeing 727225 · Hydraulic System, MainSDR C1HA200476001Switch · out of adjustADVANCED POWER LEVERS ABOVE 1.4 EPR AND TAKEOFF WARNING SOUNDED. OPS CHECK SYSTEM PER AD 88-22-09-01 STEP 9. ADJUSTED FLAP SWITCH.Feb 29, 2004 · N676MG · Boeing 727225 · Trailing Flap Position Indicating SystemSDR GAIA04042OPFire Loop · out of positionFLT 714 - FWA-MIA - NR 1 ENGINE FIRE DETECTION CIRCUIT GROUND LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT. FOUND DETECTOR CHAFING AT COWL DOOR. REPOSITIONED NR 1 ENGINE FIRE LOOP. GROUND FAULT LIGHT EXTINGUISHED. AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)Feb 27, 2004 · N936PG · Boeing 727225 · Fire DetectionSDR GAIA04036OPFire Loop · out of adjustFLT 213 - ATL-FWA - DURING CRUISE, THE NR 1 ENGINE FIRE DETECTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE FLIGHT ENGINEERS PANEL. REPOSITIONED NR 1 ENGINE FIRE LOOP OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD. THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)Feb 26, 2004 · N936PG · Boeing 727225 · Fire DetectionSDR GAIA04033AOPWarning Light · illuminatedNR 1 ENGINE FIRE DETECTION CIRCUIT GROUND LIGHT ILLUMINATED. (M)Feb 21, 2004 · N936PG · Boeing 727225 · Fire DetectionSDR GAIA04033BOPFire Loop · out of adjustNR 1 ENGINE FIRE DETECTION CIRCUIT GROUND LIGHT ILLUMINATED. REPOSITIONED NR 1 ENGINE FIRE LOOP. GROUND FAULT LIGHT EXTINGUISHED. AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)Feb 21, 2004 · N936PG · Boeing 727225 · Fire DetectionSDR GAIA04023OPFire Loop · groundedTHE NR 1 ENGINE GROUND FAULT LIGHT CAME ON AFTER LANDING IN FWA. NR 1 ENGINE FIRE LOOP WAS FOUND GROUNDED OUT. REPOSITIONED LOOP AND THE SYSTEM OPERATIONALLY CHECKED GOOD. THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)Feb 19, 2004 · N936PG · Boeing 727225 · Fire DetectionSDR CA040219003Engine · failed(CAN) UPON THE TRANSITIONING FROM CLIMB TO CRUISE, A LOUD BANG WAS HEARD AND SUBSEQUENT VIBRATION FELT THROUGHOUT THE AIRFRAME. ALL NR 1 ENGINE PARAMETERS IMMEDIATELY BEGAN TO DETERIORATE RAPIDLY. AT FL280, ENGINE FAILURE DRILL INITIATED AND COMPLETED. ATC AFeb 18, 2004 · Boeing 727225 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR C1HA200478002Uplock Sensor · malfunctionedON APPROACH TO MSP WITH LANDING GEAR EXTENDED RIGHT MAIN GEAR HAD BOTH RED AND GREEN INDICATIONS. COMPLIED WITH COM PROCEDURES. REMOVED AND REPLACED MAIN GEAR UPLOCK SENSOR IAW 32-61-81, CHECKS GOOD.Feb 18, 2004 · N818EA · Boeing 727225 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR CA040217008Control Cable · frayed(CAN) DURING SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE LT IB FLAP ASSY WAS DROOPING. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, THE CABLE ASSY WAS FOUND FRAYED AND BROKEN. A NEW CABLE ASSY WAS INSTALLED IAW MM 27-51-5 AND FUNCTIONED SERVICEABLE IAW MM 27-51-0. NO FURTFeb 13, 2004 · Boeing 727225 · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR C1HA200478001Motor · inoperativeINBOARD TRAILING EDGE FLAPS WOULD NOT EXTEND HYDROLICLY OR ELECTRICALLY ON LANDING. FOUND INBOARD ALTERNATE FLAP MOTOR BINDING INSTALLED SERVICEABLE ALTERNATE FLAP MOTOR REF MM 27-51-141 PG 401-402. OPS CHECKED GOOD.Feb 9, 2004 · N818EA · Boeing 727225 · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR CA040209003Target · misinstalled(CAN) DURING TAXI, THE RT MLG UNSAFE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND GREEN SAFETY LIGHT WAS OUT. MAINTENANCE INSTALLED LANDING GEAR PINS AND THE AIRCRAFT TAXIED BACK TO THE RAMP. DURING INSPECTION OF THE PROXIMITY LANDING GEAR SWITCHES, IT WAS OBSERVED THE TARGETS WEREFeb 5, 2004 · Boeing 727225 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR GAIA04009OPRelay · inoperativeDURING TAXI OUT, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE TAKE OFF WARNING HORN WOULD NOT TEST. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE TIME DELAY RELAY. OPERATIONALLY CHECKED GOOD. THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE.Jan 30, 2004 · N936PG · Boeing 727225 · Central WarningSDR DHL2004743002Stop · looseLT FORWARD OVER WING EXIT HAS UPPER AFT STOP PAD LOOSE IN DOOR FRAME. REPAIRED STOP PAD AFT UPPER LT FORWARD OVER WING EXIT DOOR IAW B-727 M/M 52-21-00.Jan 30, 2004 · N743DH · Boeing 727225 · Emergency ExitsSDR DHL2004742003Door Knob · out of adjustCOCKPIT ENTRY DOOR VERY DIFFICULT TO OPEN FROM OUTSIDE. COCKPIT ENTRY DOOR KNOB ADJUSTED PER SMP, CHECK GOOD FOR SERVICE.Jan 29, 2004 · N742DH · Boeing 727225 · Fixed Inner DoorsSDR DHL2004742002Odor · detectedAPU GENERATES RAW JET-A ODOR AFTER STARTING AND TURNING PACKS ON. OPERATED PACKS, NO JET-A ODOR NOTICED, OK IAW MM 49-00-00.Jan 28, 2004 · N742DH · Boeing 727225 · APU Engine Fuel and ControlSDR DHL2004755003Wire · brokenNR 2 ENGINE FIRE DETECTOR CIRCUIT GROUND ANNUNCIATOR ON P-6 IS ILLUMINATED. TRANSFERRED TO DMI 15476 PER MEL 26-9-1, PLACARD INSTALLED. FOUND WIRE BROKEN OFF AFT PLUG ON FIRE LOOP NR 2 ENGINE. REPLACED AFT PLUG ON NR 2 ENGINE FIRE LOOP PER BSW PM 20-62-17. OJan 22, 2004 · N755DH · Boeing 727225 · Fire Protection System WiringSDR DHL2004755002Fire Loop · malfunctionedNR 2 ENGINE FIRE DETECTOR CIRCUIT GROUND ANNUNCIATOR ON P-6 FLASHES CONTINUOUSLY. DEFERRED PER MEL 26-9-1, DMI 15458, PLACARDS INSTALLED. REF DMI 15458 NR 2 ENGINE FIRE DETECTOR CIRCUIT GROUND ANNUNCIATOR ON P-6 FLASHES CONTINUOUSLY. REPOSITIONED DETECTOR LJan 21, 2004 · N755DH · Boeing 727225 · Fire DetectionSDR DHL2004742001Insulation · damagedENGINE NR 1 DETECTOR CIRCUIT GROUND FAULT LIGHT ILLUMINATED P6-3 PANEL. TRANSFERRED TO DMI LOG 15451 MEL REF 36-9-1 CAT-C. PLACARD INSTALLED. REF DMI 15451 ENGINE NR 1 DETECTOR CIRCUIT GROUND FAULT LIGHT ILLUMINATED P6-3 PANEL. FOUND CLAMP INSULATION BENT Jan 21, 2004 · N742DH · Boeing 727225 · Fire DetectionSDR CA040121001Transmitter · failed(CAN) DURING TAXI, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE NR 1 ENGINE EPR HAD NO INDICATION. THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO THE RAMP. AFTER SOME TROUBLESHOOTING, MEL 77-01-01 WAS RAISED. THIS IS A 3 FLIGHT DAY, A CAT, MEL. THE AIRCRAFT WAS DISPATCHED.ON RETURN TO HOME BAJan 19, 2004 · Boeing 727225 · Engine Pressure Ratio (EPR)SDR C1HA200474002Slide · lowR-2 EVACUATION SLIDE READING BELOW LIMITS. REMOVED AND REPLACED R2 ESCAPE SLIDE PER CHAMPION AIR MM 25-60-15.Jan 17, 2004 · N674MG · Boeing 727225 · Escape SlideSDR RYN2004F00000Element · overheatedAFTER DEPARTURE, AT GEAR RETRACTION, RECEIVED A LOWER AFT BODY OVERHEAT LIGHT. ACCOMPLISHED APPROPRIATE CHECKLIST. EMERGENCY DECLARED. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. REMOVED AND REPLACED LT AIRSTAIR AFT BODY OVERHEAT ELEMENT. RAN ENGINES AT TAKEOFF POWJan 13, 2004 · N801EA · Boeing 727225 · Overheat DetectionSDR C1HA200474001Oxygen Mask · will not testTRANSFERRED FROM NR M12 ALL CABIN O2 MASKS FAILED DROP TEST (FAA CONE), DEPLOYED ALL PAX & F/A O2 MASKS. CLEANED ALL MASK ASSY IAW MM 35-21-49, RESTOWED ALL O2 MASKS IAW MM 35-21-51. PERFORMED INSPECTION CHECK IAW MM 35-21-44. PERFORMED TEST IAW MM 35-21-00Jan 12, 2004 · N674MG · Boeing 727225 · Passenger Oxygen SystemSDR DHL2004755001Light · inoperativeL-1 DOOR EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED L-1 DOOR EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT IAW M/M 33-50-71. OPS CHECKED GOOD.Jan 5, 2004 · N755DH · Boeing 727225 · Emergency LightingSDR DHL2004743001Light · inoperativeMAIN ENTRY EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED MAIN ENTRY EMERGENCY LIGHT IAW B-727 M/M 33-50-00. OPS CHECKED NORMAL.Jan 1, 2004 · N743DH · Boeing 727225 · Emergency Lighting
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