Boeing 727-227

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SDR DHL2004784006Fire Loop · out of positionENGINE NR 3 DETECTOR CIRCUIT GRD LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON P-6-5 PANEL. COULD NOT DUPLICATE. RE-POSITIONED NR 3 ENG FIRE LOOP IN 2 LOCATIONS AS PRECAUTIONARY AND OP'S CHECKED IAW MM 26-11-0. SYSTEM CHECKS GOOD.Sep 4, 2004 · N784DH · Boeing 727227 · Fire DetectionSDR CA040902002Accessory Unit · failed(CAN) UPON SELECTION OF GEAR UP, CREW NOTICED THE RT MLG INDICATION SHOWED BOTH (DOWN AND LOCKED) (GREEN LIGHT) AND (UNSAFE) (RED LIGHT) AT THE SAME TIME. FOLLOWING THEIR CHECKLIST, THE CREW DUMPED FUEL AND RETURNED TO BASE WHERE THE GEAR WAS INSPECTED, THE LSep 2, 2004 · Boeing 727227 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR CA040907007Pitot Tube · contaminated(CAN) F/O'S AIRSPEED INDICATED 0 KNOTS DURING TAKEOFF ROLL. UPON RETURN TO RAMP, MAINTENANCE INSPECTED F/O PITOT TUBE AND FOUND DEBRIS INSIDE. LINE AND TUBE BLOWN OUT WITH DRY NITROGEN. PITOT STATIC TESTS CARRIED IAW M/M. AIRCRAFT DECLARED SERVICEABLE.Aug 29, 2004 · Boeing 727227 · Pitot/Static SystemSDR CA040827002Window · dislodged(CAN) AT TOP OF CLIMB, A LENGTH OF WINDOW SEALANT FROM THE R1 WINDOW BECAME DISLODGED AND BEGAN SLAPPING THE GLASS. CREW ELECTED TO RETURN, WHERE THE WINDOW WAS INSPECTED AND LOOSE SEALANT REMOVED. A/C RETURNED TO SERVICE AND WINDOW WAS RESEALED AT THE NEXT Aug 27, 2004 · Boeing 727227 · Passenger Compartment WindowsSDR DHL2004783012Brake · malfunctionedRIGHT BRAKE GRABS WHEN APPLIED DURING TAXI.Aug 13, 2004 · N783DH · Boeing 727227 · BrakeSDR XNOA1195Engine · malfunctionedNR 2 ENG EPR DIDN'T REACH T/O THRUST INDICATIONS. ALL OTHER INDICATIONS NORMAL. TRANSFERRED TO DMI NR 4469 IAW MEL77-1. PLACARDS INSTALLED.Aug 10, 2004 · N793A · Boeing 727227 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR DHL2004784005Warning Light · illuminatedNR 3 DETECTOR CIRCUIT GROUND, AMBER LIGHT ON. DEFERRED NR 3 GROUND FAULT DETECTOR SYSTEM LIGHT IAW MEL 26-9-1 CAT C DMI 17439.Aug 6, 2004 · N784DH · Boeing 727227 · Detection SystemSDR C8GA20040013Switch · defectiveON APPROACH INTO KMIA, THE NOSE GEAR DID NOT EXTEND WHEN THE GEAR WAS LOWERED. GEAR WAS RECYCLED PER CCIA AOM AND THE RED LIGHT STAY ON, NO GREEN LIGHT. EXECUTED A GO AROUND AND MANUALLY LOWERED THE NOSE GEAR, CONFIRMED GEAR DOWN AN ADVISED ATC, DECLARED EMEJul 20, 2004 · N89427 · Boeing 727227 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR DHL2004783011Radar · inoperativeRADAR INOP, FALLS OFF LINE.Jul 16, 2004 · N783DH · Boeing 727227 · Weather Radar SystemSDR XNOA1192Battery · malfunctionedMAIN CARGO FIRE ALARM ILLUMINATED DURING DESCENT, VISUAL CHECK OKAY. LIGHT EXTINGUISHED SHORTLY AFTER. REMOVED AND REPLACED 2 EACH MAIN DECK SDU BATTERIES. SDU CHECKS GOOD IAW SECURE-A-PLANE MM.Jul 13, 2004 · N79754 · Boeing 727227 · Fire DetectionSDR DHL2004784003Fire Loop · groundedNR 3 ENGINE FIRE DETECTOR CIRCUIT GROUND LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED. REPOSITIONED NR 3 ENGINE GROUND FAULT FIRE DETECTOR LOOP. CLOSED AND RESECURRED NR 3 ENGINE COWL. TESTED ENGINE FIRE DETECTION IAW B727 M/M 26-11-001. NO DEFECTS NOTED.Jul 7, 2004 · N784DH · Boeing 727227 · Fire DetectionSDR DHL2004782009Solenoid · failedREF ITEM 1P LP 371436 GEAR HANDLE STICKS IN OFF POSITION AND MUST BE FORCED INTO UP POSITION. REF ITEM 5M LP 371437 FOR REMOVE & REPLACE OF GEAR HANDLE SOLENOID. REMOVED AND REPLACED GEAR HANDLE LOCK SOLENOID IAW MM 32-31-16, NO HELP LEFT INSTALLED.Jul 2, 2004 · N782DH · Boeing 727227 · Landing Gear SelectorSDR 04FDEA01873Warning Light · illuminatedNR 3 STRUT OVERHEAT LIGHT ILLUMINATED APPROX 2 MIN AFTER T/O AT 2000 AGL, QUIET EPR PWR NR 3 ENG PWR PULLED TO IDLE AND OUR HEAT LIGHT WENT OUT APPROX 1 1/2 MIN AFTER POWER PLACED AT IDLE. NORM LANDING WITH NR 3 ENG AT IDLE POWER. A/C CALLED IN EMERGENCY, AJun 29, 2004 · N490FE · Boeing 727227 · Overheat DetectionSDR DHL2004784004Fire Loop · out of adjustENGINE NR 3 DETECTOR CIRCUIT GROUND LIGHT FLICKERS ON IN FLIGHT. ADJUSTED NR 3 ENGINE FIRE LOOP DETECTOR IAW B727 M/M 26-11-01. CKS NORMAL ON GROUND.Jun 26, 2004 · N784DH · Boeing 727227 · Smoke DetectionSDR 04FDEA01865Warning Light · illuminatedWENT TO FIREWALL POWER ON TCAS ALERT AT 5000 FT, FIREWALL POWER LESS THAN 10 SECS. IN WORK ADDITIONAL TSI 34-55-6491 ISSUED TO REMOVE TCAS PROCESSOR FOR BENCH DOWNLOAD/READOUT. ADDITIONAL TSI 23-70-6490 ISSUED TO REMOVE CVR FOR BENCH READOUT. PER VERBAL INJun 26, 2004 · N483FE · Boeing 727227 · Engine Indicating SystemSDR XNOA1190Warning Light · false indicationNOSE LANDING GEAR WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED WITH NO GEAR EXTENSION, DURING GEAR EXTENSION. ACCOMPLISHED ABNORMAL PROCEDURES CHECKLIST. LUBED NOSE LANDING GEAR PER B727 M/M CHAPTER 12-12-11. PERFORMED L/G CONTROL SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT AND TEST PER B727 MJun 24, 2004 · N76753 · Boeing 727227 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR 2004F00304Chip Detector · missingEN ROUTE TO MEXICO, THE NR 2 OIL QUANTITY DECREASED TO ZERO FOLLOWED BY A DROP IN OIL PRESSURE. PRECAUTIONARY SHUT DOWN NR 2 ENGINE. AIRCRAFT DIVERTED BACK TO MMMD AND LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED NR 2 ENGINE AND FOUND NR 4 BEARINGJun 17, 2004 · N794AJ · Boeing 727227 · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR XNOA1189A/C Pack · damagedLEFT PACK PRODUCES TOXIC FUMES WHEN USED. PERFORMED ADJUSTMENT/TEST OF THE NR 1 PACK SYSTEM IAW A300 AMM 21-51-00. NO DEFECTS NOTED.Jun 11, 2004 · N371PC · Boeing 727227 · Cabin Cooling SystemSDR DHL2004782007Landing Gear · malfunctionedLANDING GEAR HANDLE WOULD NOT GO PAST OFF DURING GEAR RETRACTION. ABNORMAL PROCEDURE COMPLETED, AND THE GEAR RETRACTED NORMALLY. TESTED LANDING GEAR HANDLE IN GROUND AND FLIGHT MODE, OPS CHECKED NORMAL IAW 32-31-0.Jun 9, 2004 · N782DH · Boeing 727227 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR DHL2004781004Light · inoperativeON SERVICE CHECK FOUND FLIGHT DECK EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REPLACED EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT ASSEMBLY PER M/M 33-50-101.Jun 3, 2004 · N781DH · Boeing 727227 · Emergency LightingSDR XNOA1188Landing Gear · malfunctionedON FINAL, NOSE GEAR WOULD NOT EXTEND, RECYCLED PER CHECKLIST AND LANDED. PERFORMED NORMAL LANDING GEAR CONTROL SYSTEM TEST IAW B727MM 32-31-0. TEST GOOD.Jun 2, 2004 · N76753 · Boeing 727227 · Nose/Tail Landing GearSDR XNOA1187Warning System · activatedMAIN CARGO AND LOWER CARGO WARNING IN FLIGHT WITH LIGHT AND BELL.May 25, 2004 · N73751 · Boeing 727227 · Smoke DetectionSDR DHL2004781003Light · inoperativeEXIT LIGHT OVER L1 DOOR INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED EXIT LIGHT OVER L1 DOOR IAW MM 33-50-101. OPS CHECKED NORMAL.May 22, 2004 · N781DH · Boeing 727227 · Emergency LightingSDR CA040519011Keelbeam · cracked(CAN) WHILE TROUBLESHOOTING APU SNAG, MAINT DISCOVERED A CRACK IN THE KEELBEAM WEB (STA 870 LOAD CONTROL VALVE AREA) THE DAMAGE IS BEING REPAIRED IAW SRM 53-10-9.CRACK LENGTH APPROX 3.5 INCHES.May 19, 2004 · Boeing 727227 · Fuselage Main, KeelSDR DHL2004783010Skin · damagedHOLE FOUND IN AIRCRAFT BETWEEN STATION 1050 & 1070 BETWEEN STRINGERS S-24 & S-25 LEFT SIDE AIRCRAFT. CUT OUT DAMAGE AREA, FABRICATED DOUBLER, & INSTALLED AS PER 727 SRM 57-30-01. PERFORMED PRESSURE CHECK IAW M/M 21-31-0. CHECK OK, MAJOR REPAIR.May 18, 2004 · N783DH · Boeing 727227 · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR DHL2004783009Skin · dentedDENT FOUND IN LEFT AFT SIDE OF AIRCRAFT AT STATION 1110 & 1130 AT STRINGER S24 & S25. REMOVED DAMAGE AREA, FABRICATED DOUBLER, & INSTALLED AS PER 727 SRM 53-30-01. PERFORMED PRESSURE CHECK IAW 21-31-0. CHECK OK.May 16, 2004 · N783DH · Boeing 727227 · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR 20040513Bearing · deterioratedDURING LOW SPEED FLIGHT, WHEN TURNING RIGHT, AS WHEEL PASSES 30-35 INDEX MARK, VIBRATION OCCURS. REMOVED AND REPLACED LT IB AILERON QUADRANT BEARINGS AND ADJUSTED AILERON SYSTEM IAW MM.Apr 30, 2004 · N86426 · Boeing 727227 · Aileron Control SystemSDR XNOA1185Housing · crackedON DEPARTURE LOST SYSTEM A HYDRAULIC FLUID. FOUND RT MAIN GEAR SELECTOR VALVE HOUSING CRACKED, R & R VALVE, OPS AND LEAK CHECK GOOD DURING GEAR SWING IAW B727 MM 32-33-31. (STATUS:ORIG/CLOSED)Apr 27, 2004 · N79754 · Boeing 727227 · Landing Gear SelectorSDR DHL2004783008Light · inoperativeCOCKPIT EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED COCKPIT EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT & OPS CHECKED GOOD PER B-727 M/M 33-50-1.Apr 26, 2004 · N783DH · Boeing 727227 · Emergency LightingSDR DHL2004783007Light · inoperativeON PRE-DEPARTURE, FOUND MAIN ENTRY DOOR EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REM0VED AND REPLACED MAIN ENTRY ENTRY DOOR EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT & OPS CHECKED GOOD PER B-727 M/M 33-50-01. LOANER EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT P/N: 10-0067-9, S/N: 16213 INSTALLED ON MAIN ENTRApr 26, 2004 · N783DH · Boeing 727227 · Emergency LightingSDR DHL2004783006Skin · delaminatedRT WING OTBD TE FLAP HAS AREA OF DELAMINATION APPROXIMATELY 5 FT FROM INBD END. TEMPORARY REPAIR INSTALLED IAW B-727 SRM 51-40-20 PERMANENT REPAIR TO BE DONE IN 150 FLIGHT HOURS.Apr 24, 2004 · N783DH · Boeing 727227 · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR XNOA1183Switch · out of adjustDURING CLIMB, MAIN CARGO DOOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. ADJUSTED DOOR CLOSED SWITCH IAW HAMILTON-TIMCO SUPPLEMENTAL MM 7-11-1. OPS CHECKS GOOD IAW HAMILTON TIMCO-SUPPLEMENTAL MM 4.1.1Apr 13, 2004 · N76752 · Boeing 727227 · Door Warning SystemSDR CA040415005Attach Fitting · cracked(CAN) DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE BY VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE RT LANDING GEAR UPLOCK ATTACH FITTING, A SUSPECTED CRACK WAS DETECTED AT THE UPLOCK ATTACH LUG. FITTING WAS REMOVED FROM AIRCRAFT AND SUBMITTED FOR NDT. NDT INSPECTION BY EDDY CURRENT CARRIED OUT Apr 5, 2004 · Boeing 727227 · Main Landing GearSDR C8GA20040003B-Nut · looseFLT 1724 FROM KROC TO KPHL. ON APPROACH TO KPHL OBSERVED A COMPLETE LOSS OF B-SYSTEM HYDRAULIC FLUID. ACCOMPLISHED ABNORMAL CCIA AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS MANUAL A-05-3, ADVISED ATC AND DECLARED EMERGENCY AS A PRECAUTIONARY. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. AIRCRAFMar 30, 2004 · N89427 · Boeing 727227 · Hydraulic System, MainSDR CA040322002Roller Cam · sheared(CAN) ON CLIMB OUT, CREW HEARD A LOUD BANG AND FELT A CORRESPONDING PRESSURE BUMP. UPON RETURNING TO THE APRON, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE AFT UPPER GUIDE ROLLER ON THE MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR HAD SHEARED OFF. AFTER INSPECTING THE DOOR, THE CREW ELECTED TO CONTINUEMar 19, 2004 · Boeing 727227 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR DHL2004783005Indicator · malfunctionedNR 1 WARNING HORN (CLACKER) SOUNDED DURING TAKEOFF ROLL. MACH AIRSPEED WARNING SYSTEM DEFERRED IAW MEL 34-4-3 CAT-B. DMI 15965. SP34-4 COMPLIED WITH CIRCUIT BREAKERS PULLED TO DEACTIVATE SYSTEM. REJECTED TAKEOFF BECAUSE OVER SPEED WARNING CLACKER SOUNDED. Mar 5, 2004 · N783DH · Boeing 727227 · Airspeed/Mach IndicatorSDR XNOA1179Engine · malfunctionedNR 2 ENGINE WILL NOT ACHIEVE TAKE-OFF POWER. PERFORMED NR 2 ENGINE RUN. NR 2 ENGINE MAKES ITS TARGET POWER IAW P&W JT8D MM 72-00-00. NO DEFECTS NOTED. (STATUS: ORIG/CLOSED)Mar 5, 2004 · N76752 · Boeing 727227 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR DHL2004783004Power Drain Vlv · faultyDURING ENGINE START NR 3 ENGINE AUTO ROLL BACK AT 40 PERCENT N2. ATTEMPTED 2ND START PER MAINTENANCE CONTROL, HAD NO FUEL FLOW INDICATION. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 3 ENGINE FUEL PRESSURE AND DUMP VALVE IAW ASTAR B-727 M/M 73-12-1. ENGINE START IAW ASTAR JRH Feb 28, 2004 · N783DH · Boeing 727227 · Fuel Controlling SystemSDR DHL2004784002Engine · overtempOIL QUANTITY ENGINE NR 2 DROPPED TO 0, FOLLOWED BY LOOSE OF OIL PRESSURE ENGINE NR 2. PERFORMED OIL QUANTITY DECREASE AND IN-FLIGHT ENGINE SHUTDOWN ABNORMAL PROCEDURES. ENGINE SHUTDOWN AT 0436Z OIL QUANTITY: 0, OIL PRESSURE: 37 PSI. AFTER SHUTDOWN OIL PRESSFeb 27, 2004 · N784DH · Boeing 727227 · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR DHL2004783003Switch · faultyDURING START OF ENGINE NR 3 ENGINE ROLLED BACK AT APPROXIMATELY 40 PERCENT N2. ALL INDICATIONS WERE NORMAL DURING THE FIRST START. ATTEMPTED RESTART, AFTER CONFERRING WITH MAINTENANCE CONTROL (MXC), AND ADVISED TO RESTART. START WAS SUCCESSFUL WITH NO ANOMAFeb 27, 2004 · N783DH · Boeing 727227 · Engine CrankingSDR DHL2004781002Wire · brokenENGINE NR 3 OIL TEMPERATURE WENT ABOVE 165 DEGREES CELSIUS, NEEDLE STUCK OFF SCALE HIGH. ACCOMPLISHED ABNORMAL PROCEDURE. OIL TEMPERATURE ABOVE 165 DEGREES CELSIUS FOR 5 MINUTES BEFORE SHUTDOWN OF ENGINE. ACCOMPLISHED IN-FLIGHT FAILURE SHUTDOWN CHECK LIST. Feb 25, 2004 · N781DH · Boeing 727227 · Engine Oil System WiringSDR DHL2004783002Indicator · malfunctionedDURING NR 3 ENGINE START, ENGINE ROLLED BACK AND SHUT ITSELF DOWN. N2 WAS AT 51 PERCENT AT THE TIME, 2ND START WAS NORMAL. INSPECTED INTAKE AND EXHAUST; NO OBVIOUS DEFECTS. SERV FUEL CONTROL BURNER PRESS BELLOWS PER P&W JT8D M/M 73-21-01. DURING ENGINE STAFeb 18, 2004 · N783DH · Boeing 727227 · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR DHL2004782006Engine · malfunctionedAT FL310 DURING CRUISE A LOUD HUM ACCOMPANIED BY A VIBRATION OCCURRED ON ENGINE NR 3. PERFORMED ABNORMAL IN-FLIGHT ENGINE SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE PER 727 AOM. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 3 ENGINE ASSEMBLY IAW ASTAR B-727 MTM 71.1. OPS CHECKED GOOD, OK FOR SERVICE.Feb 11, 2004 · N782DH · Boeing 727227 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR DHL2004784001Smoke · detectedWHILE EN ROUTE TO EWR FROM CVG INFORMED BY ATC THAT AN AIRCRAFT AT CVG NOTICED THE NOSE GEAR WAS CANTERED AT 45 DEGREES AND SMOKE APPEARED TO BE COMING FROM THE NOSE GEAR AREA. BASED ON THIS INFORMATION, THE DECISION WAS MADE TO RETURN TO CVG, MAKE A FLYBY ANFeb 10, 2004 · N784DH · Boeing 727227 · Nose/Tail Landing GearSDR DHL2004783001Cooling Fan · burned outWITH APU ON AIRCRAFT PACKS ON LIGHTS FLICKERED BURNING ODOR NOTED INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE AIRCRAFT. APU TEMPERATURE FLUCTUATING BETWEEN 200 & 500 DEGREES. DEFERRED LEFT HAND PACK COOLING FAN PER B-727 MEL 21-5-4 CAT-C. PLACARD INSTALLED. COMPLIED WITH SPECIFeb 5, 2004 · N783DH · Boeing 727227 · Air Distribution FanSDR DHL2004781001Tach Generator · inoperativeAT TAKEOFF, THRUST WITH ENGINE ANTI-ICE ON NR 3 EPR AT 2.18, NR 3 N1 INDICATED 80 PERCENT WITH TARGET N1 96 PERCENT. AIRCRAFT WEIGHT 151.5, IAS AT RTO - 85KTS, OAT - -1C, PRESSURE ALTITUDE 680 FT, BAROMETER 29.61, AND BRAKE ENERGY ZONE - NORMAL. INSPECTED EJan 27, 2004 · N781DH · Boeing 727227 · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR DHL2004782005Structure · crackedUPPER WING PANEL OUTBOARD NR 1 SPOILER SEAL SUPPRESSOR CRACKED. STOP DRILLED CRACK AND INSTALLED REPAIR IAW B-727 SRM 51-10-1 & 51-40-6.Jan 14, 2004 · N782DH · Boeing 727227 · SpoilersSDR DHL2004782004Uplock Sensor · malfunctionedLEFT GEAR RED UNSAFE LIGHT ON WITH GEAR UP. RAN ABNORMAL PROCEDURE. REMOVED AND REPLACED LEFT GEAR UP LOCK SENSOR IAW B-MM 32-61-81. OPS CHECKED GOOD IAW B-MM 32-61-81. INSTALLED 1 EA SENSOR P/N: 1-899-29.Jan 10, 2004 · N782DH · Boeing 727227 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR DHL2004782003Uplock Sensor · out of adjustLT MAIN GEAR RED DISAGREEMENT LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITH GEAR HANDLE OFF. PERFORMED ABNORMAL PROCEDURE, LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. CLEANED UPLOCK SENSOR, PERFORMED ADJUSTMENT TEST PER M/M 32-61-81. OPS CHECKED GOOD.Jan 10, 2004 · N782DH · Boeing 727227 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR DHL2004782002Accessory Unit · malfunctionedDURING GEAR RETRACTION, RED LT MAIN GEAR DISAGREEMENT LIGHT ILLUMINATED. PERFORMED ABNORMAL PROCEDURE, LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. REMOVED AND REPLACED LANDING GEAR ACCESSORY UNIT, IAW BMM CHAPTER 32-09-121.Jan 10, 2004 · N782DH · Boeing 727227 · Landing Gear Position and Warning
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