Boeing 727-228

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SDR DHL2004720002Skin · corrodedLEFT-HAND INBOARD MID FLAP LOWER SURFACE 2 AREAS OF SURFACE CORROSION. REMOVED CORROSION, TREATED AND PRIMED IAW B-727 SRM 51-10-2.Feb 28, 2004 · N720DH · Boeing 727228 · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR DHL2004720001Light · inoperativeEMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT OVER FORWARD ENTRY DOOR INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED FORWARD ENTRY DOOR EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT ASSEMBLY IAW B-727 M/M 33-50-111. OPS CHECKED GOOD.Feb 17, 2004 · N720DH · Boeing 727228 · Emergency LightingSDR DHL2004721002Switch · dirtyFORWARD ENTRY DOOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED UPON LANDING. LUBED DOOR INDICATION SWITCH ON FORWARD ENTRY, AND CYCLED DOOR SEVERAL TIMES IAW M/M 52-11-01. NO ABNORMAL INDICATIONS NOTED.Jan 24, 2004 · N721DH · Boeing 727228 · Door Warning SystemSDR DHL2004721001Roller · lack of lubeMAIN ENTRY DOOR DIFFICULT TO OPEN, CLOSE, AND LATCH. INSPECTED ENTRY DOOR LINKAGE AND MECHANISM, NO DEFECTS NOTED. LUBED ROLLERS, OPS CHECKED GOOD IAW B-727 M/M 52-11-01.Jan 15, 2004 · N721DH · Boeing 727228 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR DHL2003721012Connector · dirtyEMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS ABOVE COCKPIT ENTRY DOOR DO NOT COME ON. CLEANED CONNECTION AND OPS CHECKED GOOD IAW B-M/M 33-50-101.Nov 29, 2003 · N721DH · Boeing 727228 · Emergency LightingSDR DHL2003721011Light · brokenEMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT BROKEN. REPLACED EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT IAW B-M/M 33-50-01. OPS CHECKED GOOD. REMOVED FROM A/C 753 IN SERVICEABLE CONDITION.Nov 25, 2003 · N721DH · Boeing 727228 · Emergency LightingSDR DHL2003720011Light · inoperativeLT FORWARD ENTRY DOOR EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT ASSEMBLY IAW 727 M/M 33-50-111. OPS CHECKED SERVICEABLE.Nov 24, 2003 · N720DH · Boeing 727228 · Emergency LightingSDR DHL2003721010Switch · lack of lubeAT 500 FT OFF CVG, FORWARD ENTRY ON S/O'S ANNUNCIATOR PANEL ILLUMINATED. NO CHANGE IN PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL. AT APPROXIMATELY 1000 FT FORWARD ENTRY LIGHT EXTINGUISHED. INSPECTED AND LUBED SWITCH. TESTED IAW B-727 M/M CHAPTER 52. GROUND CHECKED NORMAL AT THIS Nov 14, 2003 · N721DH · Boeing 727228 · Door Warning SystemSDR DHL2003721009Switch · dirtyAFTER TAKEOFF AT ORD WHEN GEAR HANDLE IS PLACED IN THE OFF POSITION NOSE GEAR DOOR LIGHT (RED) IS ON. HANDLE CYCLED UP AND OFF A 2ND TIME WITH SAME RESULTS. ABNORMAL PROCEDURE WAS PERFORMED AND THE GEAR HANDLE WAS LT IN THE UP POSITION. CLEANED NOSE GEAR DONov 13, 2003 · N721DH · Boeing 727228 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR DHL2003720010Engine · leakingNR 1 OIL QUANTITY DECREASED FROM 4 GAL. TO 1.5 GAL. PERFORMED ABNORMAL. NR 1 OIL BYPASS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. COMPLETED IN-FLIGHT ENGINE SHUTDOWN ABNORMAL PROCEDURE. OPERATED ENGINE AT 1.4 EPR NO VISIBLE LEAKS NOTED EXTERNALLY. INSPECTED TAILPIPE NO EVIDENCE OFOct 9, 2003 · N720DH · Boeing 727228 · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR DHL2003721008Warning Light · illuminatedREJECTED TAKEOFF DUE TO ILLUMINATION OF EQUIPMENT ACCESS LIGHT ON SECOND OFFICERS PANEL. WT - 147.1, AIRSPEED - 70 KTS, OAT - 22 C, PRESS ALT - 460', BRAKE ENERGY ZONE: NORMAL. ITEM TRANSFERRED TO DMI 14168 PER MEL 52-4 CAT-C. PLACARD INSTALLED. REF DMI 14Sep 17, 2003 · N721DH · Boeing 727228 · Door Warning SystemSDR DHL2003726012Engine · failedDURING T/O FROM ATL, ENGINE NR 2 EGT CLIMBED TO 620 C WITH EPR SET AT 1.95, N1 = 94 PERCENT, REDUCED THRUST TO 1.72 EPR, N1 = 89.5, EGT = 580 C, N2 = 92.8, FF = 6800, PERFORMED EGT OVER TEMPERATURE ABNORMAL PROCEDURE IAW 727 A.O.M. SHUTDOWN NR 2 ENGINE. ENGINESep 3, 2003 · N726DH · Boeing 727228 · Engine Temperature Indicating SystemSDR DHL2003720008Lamp · inoperativeRT NR 5 SMOKE DETECTOR INOPERATIVE. ITEM PLACED ON DMI LIST IAW MEL 26-14-1. CONTROL NR 14005 PLACARD INSTALLED. DMI NR 14005 NR 5 RIGHT SMOKE DETECTOR INOPERATIVE. RELAMPED OPS CHECKED GOOD IAW 26-17-1. THIS CLEARS DMI NR 14005. PLACARD REMOVED.Aug 30, 2003 · N720DH · Boeing 727228 · Smoke DetectionSDR DHL2003726011Control Handle · dirtyWHEN GEAR WAS CYCLED DOWN, ALL 3 GREEN AND ALL 3 RED GEAR LIGHTS STAYED ON. DOORS LIGHT OUT. SECONDARY INDICATIONS CONFIRMED ALL GEAR DOWN. FOUND GEAR HANDLE SLIGHTLY STICKY ON SLIDE FUNCTION. CLEANED AND LUBRICATED HANDLE. CYCLED 3 TIMES ALL NORMAL PER MJul 22, 2003 · N726DH · Boeing 727228 · Landing Gear SelectorSDR DHL2003721007Duct Seal · leakingWHEEL WELL ALARM ACTIVATED. FOUND APU UPPER EXHAUST SEAL LEAKING INTO WHEEL WELL. NO WHEEL WELL ALARM AFTER APU SHUTDOWN. NO OTHER INDICATIONS NOTED PER B-727 M/M 26-12-00. SEE ITEM 2M BELOW. APU UPPER EXHAUST DUCT LEAKING INTO RT WHEEL WELL. ITEM DEFERRJul 15, 2003 · N721DH · Boeing 727228 · APU Exhaust SystemSDR DHL2003727007Mechanism · out of adjustRIGHT SIDE OF CAPTAIN'S SEAT BACK WILL NOT SECURELY LOCK INTO PLACE (SLIPPING OUT OF LOCK). ADJUSTED CAPTAIN'S SEAT BACK ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM IAW B727 M/M 25-10. OPS CHECKED OK.Jul 15, 2003 · N727DH · Boeing 727228 · Flight Compartment EquipmentSDR DHL2003726010Latch · lack of lubeDURING LANDING ROLL OUT, CAPTAIN'S SLIDING WINDOW CAME UNSEATED LOST PROPER SEAL. FOUND WINDOW HANDLE LOCKING MECHANISM STICKING. LUBED HANDLE. OPS CHECKED GOOD IAW M/M 12-25-71.Jul 15, 2003 · N726DH · Boeing 727228 · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR DHL2003727006Smoke Detector · will not testNR 2 LEFT MAIN CARGO SMOKE DETECTOR WILL NOT TEST. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 2 LEFT SMOKE DETECTOR IAW BMM CHAPTER 26-17-01, OPS CHECKED GOOD.Jul 3, 2003 · N727DH · Boeing 727228 · Smoke DetectionSDR DHL2003720007Frame · corrodedDURING PRE-DEPARTURE CHECK, FOUND CORROSION ON LT BS 950 MAIN FRAME, WL 189, LWBL 70.5, AS VIEWED FROM LT WHEEL WELL. TRANSFERRED TO LOG PAGE 348951 ITEM 1M DUE TO FERRY FLIGHT IAW DHL GMM 2.12. REF LOG PAGE 341424 ITEM 8M REMOVE CORROSION AT LT STA 950 FRAMJun 27, 2003 · N720DH · Boeing 727228 · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR DHL2003721006Connector · damagedLOWER AFT BODY HEAT HAS NO TEST FUNCTION. TRANSFERRED TO DMI 13272 MEL 26-10-2 CAT C. PLACARD INSTALLED SP 26-10-2 COMPLIED WITH. REF DMI 13272 LOWER AFT BODY HEAT. REMOVED AND CLEANED CONNECTORS ON BOTH ENDS OF DETECTOR. RE-INSTALLED, OPS CHECKED GOOD. Jun 16, 2003 · N721DH · Boeing 727228 · Overheat DetectionSDR DHL2003726009Tee Fitting · leakingON CLIMBOUT, NR 3 ENGINE OIL QUANTITY DECREASING RAPIDLY. WHEN OIL PSI WENT BELOW 40 PSI, PERFORMED IN FLIGHT ENGINE SHUTDOWN ABNORMAL PROCEDURES. FOUND PLUG ON NR 3 ENGINE OIL COOLER SUPPLY T-FITTING PARTIALLY INSTALLED/THREADS IN FITTING WERE STRIPPED. REJun 11, 2003 · N726DH · Boeing 727228 · Engine Oil Temperature RegulatorSDR DHL2003721005Battery · inoperativeLOWER CARGO SMOKE DETECTOR FAULT LIGHT ILLUMINATED. REMOVED AND REPLACED BATTERIES IN SMOKE DETECTOR S/N: 4530. OPS CHECKED GOOD IAW B727 M/M 26-16-01.Jun 7, 2003 · N721DH · Boeing 727228 · Smoke DetectionSDR DHL2003726008Connector · looseLEFT GEAR DOOR LIGHT DOES NOT ILLUMINATE ON S/O'S ANNUNCIATOR PANEL DURING GEAR RETRACTION OR EXTENSION. LIGHT TESTS OK. CLEANED AND RE-SECURED CONNECTOR. OPS CHECKED GOOD IAW B727 M/M 32-62.Jun 4, 2003 · N726DH · Boeing 727228 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR DHL2003721004Battery Pack · looseEMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT OVER MAIN CABIN DOOR BURNED OUT. RESEATED BATTERY PACK, OPS GOOD IAW M/M 33-50-01.Jun 4, 2003 · N721DH · Boeing 727228 · Emergency LightingSDR DHL2003727005Handle · lack of lubeAFTER TAKEOFF LANDING RETRACTION DID NOT INDICATE NORMALLY, ALL GREEN AND ALL RED LIGHTS ON FORWARD PANEL WERE ILLUMINATED. ON S/O PANEL TAIL SKID AND R GEAR DOOR LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED, L GEAR DOOR LIGHT WAS NOT ILLUMINATED. FOUND HANDLE STIFF TO PULL OUT Jun 3, 2003 · N727DH · Boeing 727228 · Landing Gear SelectorSDR DHL2003721003Relay · failedON GROUND WITH BOTH PACKS ON LT PACK TRIP AND OVERHEAT LIGHT ILLUMINATED. SMOKE ENTERED IN THE COCKPIT. DEFERRED PER MEL 21-5-4 CAT C TRANSFERRED TO DMI 13119. PLACARD INSTALLED. MAINTENANCE CONTROL WAS NOTIFIED. COMPLIED WITH SP 21-5. REF DMI 13119, BOTMay 30, 2003 · N721DH · Boeing 727228 · Cabin Cooling SystemSDR DHL2003726007Actuator · malfunctionedUPON FLAP RETRACTION NR 2 FLAP FAILED TO RETRACT PERFORMED ABNORMAL PROCEDURE DID NOT FIX PROBLEM. PERFORMED DETAILED CHECK OF SLAT SYSTEM WIRING. FOUND NO DEFECTS IAW B-727 WDM 27-81-02. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 2 SLAT ACTUATOR IAW B-727 MM 27-81-0. OP'S CMay 28, 2003 · N726DH · Boeing 727228 · Leading Edge Slat Position Indicating SystemSDR DHL2003726006Slat · malfunctionedDURING CLIMB, UPON FLAP RETRACTION NR 2 SLAT FAILED TO RETRACT. PERFORM ABNORMAL PROCEDURES. DID NOT FIX PROBLEM. AIRCRAFT TURNED BACK AND RETURNED TO BASE. INSPECTED NR 2 L/E SLAT ROLLERS TRACKS ACTUATOR ATTACH POINTS IAW B-727 MM. NO DEFECTS NOTED. INSP. LMay 28, 2003 · N726DH · Boeing 727228 · Leading Edge Slat ActuatorSDR DHL2003720006Landing Gear · lack of lubeAFTER LOWERING LANDING GEAR HANDLE NOSE GEAR RED LIGHT STAYED ON. WENT AROUND. NEXT TIME GEAR CAME DOWN NORMALLY. INSPECTED AND LUBED NOSE GEAR AND PERFORMED TEST IAW 727 M/M CHAPTER 32-33-0 CYCLED NOSE GEAR SEVERAL TIMES. NO FAULTS FOUND.May 24, 2003 · N720DH · Boeing 727228 · Nose/Tail Landing GearSDR DHL2003721002Warning Horn · malfunctionedDURING APU FIRE TEST EXTERNAL HORN WAS NOT HEARD. WARNING BELL AND LIGHT ON FLIGHT DECK OPERATED NORMALLY. TRANSFERRED TO DMI 13032 MEL REF 26-11-2 CAT C. REFER TO DMI 13032; REMOVED AND REPLACED APU WARNING HORN AND PERFORMED ADJ/TEST PER BMM 26-15-0. OPSMay 22, 2003 · N721DH · Boeing 727228 · Central WarningSDR DHL2003720005Lamp · burned outNR 3 SMOKE DETECTOR (RT) WILL NOT TEST. RE-LAMPED, OPS CHECKED NORMAL IAW M/M 26-17-000.May 16, 2003 · N720DH · Boeing 727228 · Smoke DetectionSDR DHL2003726005Fire Loop · shortedENGINE NR 3 SYSTEM-B FIRE DETECTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED. TRANSFERRED TO DMI NR 12942 PER DHL MEL 26-13-1 CAT-C. PLACARD INSTALLED. MAINTENANCE CONTROL WAS NOTIFIED. REF DMI NR 12942 NR 3 ENGINE SYSTEM B-LOOP FIRE DETECTION. TROUBLESHOT TO SHORTED FIRE WALL May 15, 2003 · N726DH · Boeing 727228 · Fire DetectionSDR DHL2003721001Engine · malfunctionedREJECTED TAKEOFF - UNABLE TO MAKE EPR ON NR 3. T/O EPR READINGS 1.94; 1.96; 1.83. UTILIZED EMERGENCY PROCEDURE 5.4.1, REJECTED TAKEOFF FLOW CHART, AND BRAKE ENERGY CHART AS PER FN NR 2, ENGINE, AIRCRAFT, WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE: 165.3, SPEED 80 KTS, TEMP 27C,May 15, 2003 · N721DH · Boeing 727228 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR DHL2003720004Smoke Detector · will not testON PRE-FLIGHT FOUND NR 3 SMOKE DETECTOR RT NOT TESTING. ITEM PLACED ON DMI LIST IAW MEL 26-14-1 CONTROL NR 12940 CAT-C. PLACARD INSTALLED. REF DMI NR 12940, ON PRE-FLIGHT FOUND NR 3 SMOKE DETECTOR RT NOT TESTING. REMOVED AND REPLACED DETECTOR NR 3 RT TEST May 15, 2003 · N720DH · Boeing 727228 · Smoke DetectionSDR DHL2003726004Fire Loop · shortedENGINE NR 3 SYSTEM B-FIRE DETECTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED. PERFORMED ABNORMAL PROCEDURE CHECK LIST. SWITCHED TO SYSTEM-A SYSTEM TESTED NORMALLY. FOUND SHIELD FOR FIRE LOOP CONTACTING B-LOOP. CLEARED SHIELD, OPS TESTED NORMALLY.May 14, 2003 · N726DH · Boeing 727228 · Fire DetectionSDR DHL2003726003Connector · dirtyENGINE SYSTEM-B FIRE DETECTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED. SWITCHED TO SYSTEM-A FIRE DETECTION LIGHT TESTED NORMALLY. CLEANED NR 3 FIRE LOOP CONNECTOR AND RESET B-SYSTEM TEST BUTTON OPS CHECKED NORMAL IAW 727 M/M 26-11-0.May 14, 2003 · N726DH · Boeing 727228 · Fire DetectionSDR DHL2003727004Fuel Bowl · leakingVERY STRONG ODOR OF JET FUEL IN COCKPIT. FOUND SMALL APU FUEL FILTER LEAKING. TRANSFERRED TO DMI 12706 IAW MEL 49-1 CAT-C. PLACARDS INSTALLED. REF DMI 12706 VERY STRONG ODOR OF FUEL IN COCKPIT. REMOVED AND REPLACED HIGH PRESSURE FUEL BOWL AND TESTED IAW 7Apr 29, 2003 · N727DH · Boeing 727228 · APU Engine Fuel and ControlSDR DHL2003726002Seat Track · damagedS/O'S SEAT WILL NOT LOCK INTO RAIL FOR SIDEWAY MOVEMENT. CLEANED AND LUBRICATED SEAT RAILS AND LOCKING MECHANISM PER M/M 2510. OPS NORMAL.Apr 4, 2003 · N726DH · Boeing 727228 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach FittingsSDR DHL2003720003Door · lack of lubeNOSE GEAR WOULD NOT EXTEND ACCOMPLISHED ABNORMAL PROCEDURE AND NOSE GEAR EXTENDED. LUBRICATED ALL DOOR LATCHES AND PERFORMED GEAR SWING NUMEROUS TIMES IAW B-M/M 32-30-00. NO DEFECTS NOTED.Mar 25, 2003 · N720DH · Boeing 727228 · Landing Gear Door Retract SectionSDR DHL2003727003Warning System · malfunctionedON CLIMB FROM CVG, THRU 10,000 FT AFT AIRSTAIR AMBER LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON S/O'S PANEL. LIGHT EXTINGUISHED THRU FL 250. NO OTHER INDICATIONS NOTED. INSPECTED AFT AIRSTAIR UP LATCH MECHANISM IN THE OPEN AND CLOSED POSITION. LOCKING MECHANISM LOCKS NORMAL. DMar 6, 2003 · N727DH · Boeing 727228 · Door Warning SystemSDR DHL2003720002Power Unit1) APU FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM WILL NOT RESET AFTER FIRE TEST - INTERMITTENT.2) REPLACED APU FIRE DETECTION OPERATING POWER UNIT. FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM RESETS CONSISTENTLY. APU OPERATION NORMAL. M/M 26-15-00.Feb 14, 2003 · N720DH · Boeing 727228 · Fire DetectionSDR DHL2003727001Valve1) DURING PUSH BACK THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE PRESSURE STARTED TO DECREASE TO 2100 PSI.2) FOUND LEAKING SHRAEDER VALVE FOR BRAKE ACCUMULATOR. REPLACED VALVE AND RESERVICED ACCUMULATOR. OPS CHECKED GOOD IAW 29-12-42 AND 12-15-01.Jan 28, 2003 · N727DH · Boeing 727228 · Hydraulic Power SystemSDR DHL2003726001Fire Detector · will not testAPU FIRE WARNING WILL NOT TEST. TROUBLESHOT SYSTEM, VERIFIED INTEGRITY OF THE SENSOR/RESPONDER, TEST SWITCH, OPERATING POWER UNIT, AND WIRING UP TO SENSOR/RESPONDER PER B727 MM 26-15-00. PLACED ITEM ON DEFERRAL, DMI NR 11766, PER MEL 26-11-1 C.Jan 25, 2003 · N726DH · Boeing 727228 · Fire DetectionSDR DHL2002727015Switch · lack of lubeWHEELWELL FIRE TEST INTERMITTENT. LUBED SWITCH. OPS CHECKED GOOD IAW 26-12-00.Dec 5, 2002 · N727DH · Boeing 727228 · Fire DetectionSDR DHL2002727014Bulb1) MAIN CARGO COMPARTMENT LH SIDE #5 SMOKE DETECTOR TEST LIGHT FAILED TO ILLUMINATE DURING TEST. 2) REPLACED SMOKE DETECTOR BULB AT #5 LH IN MAIN CARGO COMPARTMENT. OPS CHECK WAS GOOD.Nov 27, 2002 · N727DH · Boeing 727228 · Smoke DetectionSDR DHL2002727013Bulb · inoperativeCARGO AREA FIRE TEST ALL LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. (DO NOT TEST) REPLACED ALL BULBS. OPS. CHECKED, NORMAL IAW 727 JC AI1C26018.Nov 22, 2002 · N727DH · Boeing 727228 · Fire DetectionSDR DHL2002720005Connector · looseENGINE NR 1 FIRE DETECT SYSTEM "B" LIGHT WILL NOT ILLUMINATE. DEFER SYSTEM "B" PER MEL REF 26-6, CONTROL 11013, PLACARD INSTALLED. REF. DMI 11013 RESECURED LOOSE CONNECTOR NUT & CLEANED CONNECTOR ON NR 1 ENGINE FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM "B" AND OPS. CHECKENov 19, 2002 · N720DH · Boeing 727228 · Fire DetectionSDR DHL2002726007Power Unit1) AFTER HOLDING THE APU FIRE TEST S/W TO THE TEST POS. FOR 60 SEC. THE TEST DOES NOT ACTIVATE2) TRANSFER'D TO DMI #11007 MEL 26-11 PLACARD INSTALL'D COMPLIED WITH SP 26-113) REF DMI# 11007, APU FIRE TEST DON'T TEST.4) R&R FIRE TEST POWER UNIT, OPS. CK. GNov 19, 2002 · N726DH · Boeing 727228 · Fire Protection SystemSDR DHL2002720006Battery · dischargedENTRY WAY EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WITH SWITCH ON. R & R BATTERIES ON EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT, OPS CK. GOOD IAW BMM 33-50-1Nov 19, 2002 · N720DH · Boeing 727228 · Emergency LightingSDR DHL2002721011Seat1) CANNOT ADJUST CAPTS SEAT.2) ADJUSTED SEAT FORWARD AND BACK MOVEMENT IAW B-MM 25-10-42 OPS CHECK GOOD.Nov 16, 2002 · N721DH · Boeing 727228 · Cabin Equipment/Furnishings
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