# Service difficulty reports: Boeing 727-23

A list on [Boeing 727-23](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-23.md).

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Page 1 of 8 · 375 reports

- [SDR CA131115002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA131115002.md): Tube · sheared · Nov 14, 2013 · Boeing 72723 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
  > (CAN) THE PHENOLIC TUBE THAT THE DOOR COUNTER BALANCE SPRING IS HOUSED SHREDDED. CAUSING THE COUNTER BALANCING SPRINGS TO BE EJECTED ACROSS THE HANGAR, NO PERSONNEL WERE INJURED. UPON INSPECTION MINOR CRACKING WAS FOUND ON THE PHENOLIC TUBE. NEW TUBE HAS BEEN
- [SDR CA131107001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA131107001.md): Case · corroded · Nov 6, 2013 · Boeing 72723 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > (CAN) CORROSION WAS FOUND ON ALL 3 ENGINE INTERMEDIATE CASES ON THE AFT FLANGE. IT WAS DISCOVERED DURING C1 VISIT. ENGINE MFG CONTACTED. REPAIR TEAM WAS SENT TO ACCESS AND REPAIR CORROSION TREATED IAW MM. SUSPECTED CAUSE OF CORROSION IS FROM DISSIMILAR MET
- [SDR FDEA201103070897](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FDEA201103070897.md): Ring · dented · Mar 7, 2011 · N485FE · Boeing 72723 · Nacelle/Pylon, Main Frame
  > NR 3 ENGINE NOSE COWL LIP RING DENTED AT 6 O'CLOCK POSITION. CUT-OUT DAMAGED AREA AT NR 3 ENGINE NOSE COWL LIP RING AT 6 O'CLOCK POSITION, FABRICATED REPAIR PARTS AND DOUBLER, AND INSTALLED REPAIR PARTS AND DOUBLER IAW SRM 54-30-3 FIG 2, 51-10-2, AND 51-30-2
- [SDR NACA20040060](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NACA20040060.md): Annunciator · faulty · Nov 13, 2004 · N992AJ · Boeing 72723 · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > NOSE LANDING GEAR DID NOT RETRACT. MAIN LANDING GEAR ONLY PARTIAL RETRACTION. FOUND INDICATION TO BE FAULTY AND REPLACED GEAR POSITION ANNUNCIATOR PANEL. PERFORMED RETRACTION TEST WITH NO DISCREPANCIES IAW BMM 32-31-2.
- [SDR NACA20040041](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NACA20040041.md): Depressor · bent · Sep 28, 2004 · N992AJ · Boeing 72723 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
  > RETURNED TO ANCHORAGE DUE TO LOW CABIN PRESSURE. FOUND MCD SEAL DEPRESSOR AT FORWARD LOWER CORNER BENT. RECONTOURED DEPRESSOR. DOOR FUNCTIONED GOOD.
- [SDR NACA20040039](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NACA20040039.md): Switch · out of adjust · Sep 21, 2004 · N992AJ · Boeing 72723 · Door Warning System
  > MAIN CARGO DOOR UNLOCKED LIGHT CAME ON IN FLIGHT. VERIFIED MAIN CARGO DOOR CLOSED AND LOCKED. DEFERRED LIGHT ASSEMBLY. REPLACED LATCH PIN ROD ACTUATOR CHECK VALVE, INSPECTED ALL WARNING SWITCHES AND WIRING WITH NO DEFECTS FOUND. TESTED PER FED-EX MM 52-70
- [SDR NACA20040026](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NACA20040026.md): Filter · carboned · Aug 4, 2004 · N992AJ · Boeing 72723 · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > NR 3 ENGINE SHUT DOWN DUE TO LOW OIL PRESSURE/BYPASS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON CLIMBOUT. REMOVED NR 3 ENGINE OIL SCREEN, INSPECTED AND FOUND CARBON ON FILTER. REPLACED FILTER WITH NEW. OP AND LEAK CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR NACA20040019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NACA20040019.md): Gasket · worn · Apr 21, 2004 · N992AJ · Boeing 72723 · Airfoil Anti/De-ice System
  > NR 1 ENGINE STRUT OVERHEAT LITE CAME ON DURING CLIMB. RETARDED THROTTLES AND LITE WENT OUT. RE-APPLIED CLIMB POWER AND LITE CAME BACK ON. REPLACED WING ANTI-ICE HIGH PRESSURE SHUT-OFF VALVE GASKETS. CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR NACA20040016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NACA20040016.md): Line · loose · Apr 5, 2004 · N992AJ · Boeing 72723 · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > NR 2 ENGINE SHUT DOWN DUE TO OIL QUANTITY AND PRESSURE WENT TO ZERO. FOUND NR 2 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE TRANSMITTER PRESSURE LINE LOOSE. REMOVED AND INSPECTED LINE, NO DEFECTS FOUND. RE-INSTALLED PRESSURE LINE. LEAK & OP CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR NACA20040013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NACA20040013.md): Fitting · leaking · Feb 28, 2004 · N992AJ · Boeing 72723 · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > NR 2 ENGINE SHUT DOWN DUE TO LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE AND OIL QUANTITY. REPLACED NR 2 ENGINE OIL LINE FITTING AT LT SIDE OF GEARBOX. INSPECTED NR 2 ENGINE CHIP DETECTORS AND MAIN OIL SCREEN. OP AND LEAK CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR NACA20040010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NACA20040010.md): Bearing · seized · Feb 6, 2004 · N992AJ · Boeing 72723 · Trailing Edge Flap Control System
  > OUTBOARD FLAPS STUCK AT 3.5 DEGREES DURING FLAP RETRACTION. REPLACED BEARINGS IN RIGHT HAND OUTBOARD SEQUENCING CARRIAGE, SEQUENCING TOGGLES.
- [SDR NACA20040008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NACA20040008.md): Duct · cracked · Jan 24, 2004 · N992AJ · Boeing 72723 · Engine Anti-Icing System
  > NR 3 ENGINE FIRE WARNING LIGHT ON APPROACH. RETARDED THROTTLE AND LIGHT WENT OUT. FOUND 13TH STAGE BLEED DUCT CRACKED IN HALF AT COWL ANTI-ICE VALVE. REPLACED DUCT. FOUND 8TH STAGE CHECK VALVE LEAKING, AND 8TH STAGE DUCT IN STUB WING LEAKING. REPLACED D
- [SDR NACA20030130](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NACA20030130.md): Bearing · seized · Dec 28, 2003 · N992AJ · Boeing 72723 · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > DISCREPANCY: OB FLAPS WOULD NOT RETRACT PAST 4 DEGREES. REPLACED RT OB FLAPS, OB AND IB CARRIAGE TOGGLE DUE TO SEIZED BEARINGS. CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR NACA20030126](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NACA20030126.md): Fire Loop · out of adjust · Dec 9, 2003 · N992AJ · Boeing 72723 · Fire Detection
  > NR 3 ENGINE FIRE DETECTOR LIGHT ON IN FLIGHT. ADJUSTED NR 3 ENGINE FIRE LOOP AWAY FROM COWLING, LIGHT EXTINGUISHED. FIRE LOOP WAS REPLACED ON PREVIOUS LOG SHEET/FLIGHT. CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR 03FDEA01882](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/03FDEA01882.md): Floorbeam · corroded · Oct 24, 2003 · N270 · Boeing 72723 · Fuselage Main, Floor Beam
  > CORROSION AROUND SEVERAL NUT PLATE HOLES IN LONG FLOORBEAM LBL 25, WL 208, BS 760-850.
- [SDR NACA20030118](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NACA20030118.md): Terminal · broken · Oct 21, 2003 · N992AJ · Boeing 72723 · Door Warning System
  > CARGO DOOR UNLOCKED LIGHT ILLUMINATED DURING TAKEOFF ROLL. REPLACED BROKEN TERMINAL RING AND REATTACHED TO NR 3 LATCH WARNING SWITCH.
- [SDR NACA20030117](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NACA20030117.md): Switch · loose · Oct 21, 2003 · N992AJ · Boeing 72723 · Door Warning System
  > MAIN CARGO DOOR UNLOCKED LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON TAKE OFF ROLL. FOUND TWO LATCH INDICATOR SWITCHES LOOSE WHILE LATCHED. TIGHTENED SWITCHES AND ROLLER CONTACTOR, OP CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR AMTA200301252](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AMTA200301252.md): Doubler · dented · Sep 23, 2003 · N519AT · Boeing 72723 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > FUSELAGE SKIN EXTERNAL REPAIR DOUBLER DENTED. REPAIRED SKIN IAW MFG ER 03-3497.(K)
- [SDR NACA20030107](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NACA20030107.md): Pressure Switch · false indication · Aug 13, 2003 · N992AJ · Boeing 72723 · Engine Oil Pressure
  > NR 3 ENGINE SHUT DOWN DUE TO OIL FILTER BYPASS/LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. INSPECTED FILTER, CHECKED GOOD AND WAS REPLACED. REPLACED LOW OIL PRESSURE SWITCH. OP & LEAK CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR KQ72003F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KQ72003F00000.md): Spar · corroded · Jul 13, 2003 · N727WF · Boeing 72723 · Wing Spar
  > DURING C1 AND C2 CHECK, CPCP GENERAL VISUAL INSP OF WING REAR SPAR FOR CORROSION, DISCOVERED SEVERAL AREAS OF CORROSION AND CRACKING. PERFORMED A NDT INSP HFEC AND CONFIRMED DAMAGE FOUND BY VISUAL INSP. REMOVED WING FUEL PANELS, INSPECTED INTERIOR OF FUEL CE
- [SDR NACA20030085](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NACA20030085.md): Hinge · corroded · May 8, 2003 · N930FT · Boeing 72723 · Leading Edge Devices
  > LT WING KRUEGER FLAP MOUNT BRACKET HINGE ASSEMBLY CORRODED. REMOVED AND REPLACED HINGE ASSEMBLY.
- [SDR NACA20020043](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NACA20020043.md): Actuator · cracked · Sep 19, 2002 · N992AJ · Boeing 72723 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > Discrepancy: On approach to ANC, loss of "A" hydraulic system.Corrective Action: Replaced nose gear lock actuator.
- [SDR NACA20020033](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NACA20020033.md): Duct · broken · Jul 31, 2002 · N992AJ · Boeing 72723 · Engine Anti-Icing System
  > NR 2 ENGINE FIRE WARING LIGHT AND BELL ON CLIMBOUT, OUT OF ANCHORAGE. WARNING LIGHT WENT OUT WHEN POWER WAS REDUCED TO IDLE. REPLACED 13TH STAGE ANTI-ICE LINE.
- [SDR NACA20020026](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NACA20020026.md): Gearbox · seized · Jun 4, 2002 · N992AJ · Boeing 72723 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > DISCREPANCY: #3 engine failure in flight. N¹ - 16%, N² - 2%, oil pressure 2 PSI.CORRECTIVE ACTION: Replaced the #3 engine.
- [SDR COOSDR02136](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COOSDR02136.md): Frame · corroded · Jun 1, 2002 · N1910 · Boeing 72723 · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > NOSE WHEEL WELL, TORQUE BOX, LEFT MID CHORD CORRODED.
- [SDR COOSDR02133](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COOSDR02133.md): Door Frame · cracked · Jun 1, 2002 · N1910 · Boeing 72723 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
  > AFT CARGO COMPARTMENT DOOR, FRAME-FORWARD TOP, CRACKED AT THE HINGE AREA.
- [SDR COOSDR02131](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COOSDR02131.md): Door Frame · cracked · Jun 1, 2002 · N1910 · Boeing 72723 · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > FORWARD CARGO COMPARTMENT STA 520 AND AFT CARGO COMPARTMENT STA 1057.60 DOORWAY FRAMES, CRACKED
- [SDR COOSDR02130](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COOSDR02130.md): Spacer · cracked · Jun 1, 2002 · N1910 · Boeing 72723 · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > RIGHT WING INBOARD FLAP, INBOARD TRACK, CENTER SPACER BLOCK CRACKED.
- [SDR COOSDR02129](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COOSDR02129.md): Flap · delaminated · Jun 1, 2002 · N1910 · Boeing 72723 · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > FLAP, LEFT WING INBOARD FORE FLAP DELAMINATED.
- [SDR COOSDR02128](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COOSDR02128.md): Spoiler · delaminated · Jun 1, 2002 · N1910 · Boeing 72723 · Spoilers
  > LEFT WING SPOILER NR 2 DELAMINATED.
- [SDR COOSDR02127](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COOSDR02127.md): Tab · delaminated · Jun 1, 2002 · N1910 · Boeing 72723 · Elevator, Tab Structure
  > ELEVATOR TAB DELAMINATED.
- [SDR COOSDR02126](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COOSDR02126.md): Spar · corroded · Jun 1, 2002 · N1910 · Boeing 72723 · Wing Spar
  > WING CENTER SECTION, FRONT SPAR LOWER CHORD FROM RBL 24.5 TO RBL 70.5, CORRODED.
- [SDR COOSDR02125](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COOSDR02125.md): Skin · corroded · Jun 1, 2002 · N1910 · Boeing 72723 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > LOWER FUSELAGE SKIN CORRODED, BS 720.0 STRINGER 21 RIGHT.
- [SDR COOSDR02145](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COOSDR02145.md): Skin · corroded · Jun 1, 2002 · N1910 · Boeing 72723 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > SECTION 43, FROM BS 600 TO BS 640 AT STR. 26R, FUSELAGE SKIN CORRODED.
- [SDR COOSDR02143](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COOSDR02143.md): Rib · cracked · Jun 1, 2002 · N1910 · Boeing 72723 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/Rib
  > LEFT RT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER TRAILING EDGE HINGE SUPPORT RIBS CRACKED.
- [SDR COOSDR02142](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COOSDR02142.md): Spar · corroded · Jun 1, 2002 · N1910 · Boeing 72723 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/Rib
  > LEFT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER REAR SPAR UPPER CHORD, CORRODED.
- [SDR COOSDR02140](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COOSDR02140.md): Doubler · corroded · Jun 1, 2002 · N1910 · Boeing 72723 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > FUSELAGE, FROM BS 1148 TO BS 1155, BETWEEN STR 19L AND STR 21L, SKIN INTERNAL DOUBLER WITH CORROSION.
- [SDR COOSDR02139](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COOSDR02139.md): Skin · corroded · Jun 1, 2002 · N1910 · Boeing 72723 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > FUSELAGE, BS 480 BETWEEN STR 12R AND STR 14R, SKIN WITH CORROSION.
- [SDR COOSDR02138](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COOSDR02138.md): Beam · corroded · Jun 1, 2002 · N1910 · Boeing 72723 · Horizontal Stabilizer Miscellaneous Structure
  > RIGHT AND LEFT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER, TRAILING EDGE, LOWER BEAM CORRODED.
- [SDR COOSDR02137](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COOSDR02137.md): Beam · corroded · Jun 1, 2002 · N1910 · Boeing 72723 · Horizontal Stabilizer Miscellaneous Structure
  > RIGHT AND LEFT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER, TRAILING EDGE, UPPER BEAM CORRODED.
- [SDR COOSDR020115](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COOSDR020115.md): Door Frame · cracked · Jun 1, 2002 · N1910 · Boeing 72723 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
  > AFT CARGO COMP. DOOR UPPER SECTION HINGE AREA JAMB CRACKED.
- [SDR COOSDR020114](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COOSDR020114.md): Door Frame · cracked · Jun 1, 2002 · N1910 · Boeing 72723 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
  > AFT CARGO COMP. DOOR UPPER SECTION HINGE AREA JAMB CRACKED.
- [SDR NACA20020021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NACA20020021.md): Spar Cap · corroded · May 21, 2002 · N930FT · Boeing 72723 · Wing Main, Frame Structure
  > DISCREPANCY: During "C" inspection, I.G. corrosion was discovered on the L/H wing aft spar lower chord, from w.s. 224.5 TO w.s. 241.0.CORRECTIVE ACTION: Lower spar cap being replaced from LBL 70.5 to W.S. 259.
- [SDR KQ72002F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KQ72002F00000.md): Fitting · cracked · May 1, 2002 · N727WF · Boeing 72723 · Wing, Attach Fittings
  > DURING C5 AND C6 CHECK WITH FLAPS REMOVED FOR CPCP INSPECTION FOUND THE RT INBOARD FLAP INBOARD CARRIAGE AFT TRUNION BEARING SUPPORT CRACKED THROUGH INTIRE UPPER PART OF CASTING WHERE AFT BEARING SUPPORTS THE INBOARD FLAP CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY SPINDLE. THE FLAP C
- [SDR COOSDR02107](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COOSDR02107.md): Failsafe · cracked · Apr 30, 2002 · N1910 · Boeing 72723 · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > NOSE WHEEL WELL, STA 294.5 FAIL SAFE CHORD CRACKED.
- [SDR COOSDR02113](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COOSDR02113.md): Frame · corroded · Apr 30, 2002 · N1910 · Boeing 72723 · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > LOWER FUSELAGE STATION 950 BULKHEAD, LOWER CHORD CORRODED STRINGER 29 LEFT.
- [SDR COOSDR02112](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COOSDR02112.md): Duct · cracked · Apr 30, 2002 · N1910 · Boeing 72723 · Pneumatic Distribution System
  > AIR CONDITIONING BAY STA 850 PNEUMATIC DUCT CRACKED.
- [SDR NACA20020036](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NACA20020036.md): Attach Fitting · Mar 14, 2002 · N930FT · Boeing 72723 · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > DURING "C" CHECK INSPECTION FOUND 2 EA STARTED DRILL HOLES IN THE ATTACH FITTING AT B.S. 1183, WL 278, AND RBL 27. CORRECTED BY INSTALLING 2 PIECE FREEZE PLUG, AND DOUBLER PER BOEING PROVIDED REPAIR PLAN NAC-ANC-02-00003H AND REIVISION NAC-ANC-02-00004H.
- [SDR DHL2002717001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHL2002717001.md): Fire Loop · inoperative · Mar 7, 2002 · N717DH · Boeing 72723 · Fire Detection
  > NR 3 ENG FIRE TEST INOP. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 3 ENG FIRE LOOP IAW B727 OHM 71-02-01, OPS CHECKS SERVICEABLE.
- [SDR NACA20020009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NACA20020009.md): Case · cracked · Mar 2, 2002 · N992AJ · Boeing 72723 · Turbine Engine Compressor Section
  > NR 3 ENGINE HIGH N2, LOW N1, HIGH EGT, HIGH F/F AT CRUISE AND HIGHER POWER SETTINGS. SURGE BLEED VALVE MOUNT FAILURE, REPLACED ENGINE.

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_key = '72723'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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