Boeing 727-231

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SDR HOC2003F00000Floor Support · crackedDURING A (C) CHECK FLOOR SUPPORT AT STA 848 BL 0, WAS FOUND CRACKED.Apr 20, 2003 · N54348 · Boeing 727231 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR FX72003F00000Brake · seizedTHE AIRCRAFT WAS BEING TAXIED FROM BLAST FENCE FOR A DMI ON NR 3 EPR AND NR2 EGT INBOUND ITEM WHEN APPARENTLY THE NR 1 BRAKE SEIZED AND THE GEAR CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE AREA WAS INSPECTED IAW MFG TELEX FAX-MIA-02-00027H 06DEC02 AND SRM 51-10-4. THE GEAR WAS REPLDec 2, 2002 · N64346 · Boeing 727231 · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR 2003F00104Switch · out of adjustUPON GEAR RETRACTION OUT OF MHLM GEAR DOOR LIGHTS REMAINED ON AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO AIRPORT WITH NO INCIDENT. ADJUSTED SWITCH ON MLG DOOR OPS CHECK NORMAL PER MM 32-12-0. OPS CHECK NORMAL. A/C RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)Nov 30, 2002 · N54348 · Boeing 727231 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR P9R2002F00017Control Cable · out of adjustDURING DESCENT, RT MLG DOOR OPENED, GEAR HANDLE IN OFF POSITION, DOOR RED LIGHTS ON FWD PANEL ILLUMINATED AS WELL AS RT MLG LIGHT. ADUSTED RT MLG RELEASE CABLES IAW MM. OPS CHECKED GOOD.Nov 14, 2002 · N54344 · Boeing 727231 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR P9R2002F00016Light · inoperativeDURING "A" CHECK FOUND EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERATIVE AT CENTER AISLE STATION 720. REMOVED AND REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHT AT STATION 720. OPS TESTED NORMAL IAW MM.Nov 12, 2002 · N54344 · Boeing 727231 · Emergency LightingSDR P9R2002F00014Battery Pack · failedAFT AISLE EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED BATTERY PACK. OPS CHECK GOOD IAW MM.Nov 1, 2002 · N54344 · Boeing 727231 · Emergency LightingSDR P9R2002F00013Battery Pack · failedFORWARD F/A STATION RIGHT FLASHLIGHT INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED POWERLIGHT IAW MM, OPS CHECK NORMAL.Nov 1, 2002 · N54344 · Boeing 727231 · Emergency EquipmentSDR P9R2002F00008Light · looseGALLEY EMERGENCY EXIT FLOOR GLOW STRIP NOT ATTACHED TO FLOOR. RESECURED EMERGENCY EXIT FLOOR LIGHTING.Sep 30, 2002 · N54344 · Boeing 727231 · Emergency LightingSDR 2002F00924Valve · intermittentOUT OF SVMC, DURING CLIMB AT 26,000 FEET, THE CABIN STARTED TO CLIMB AT MAXIMUM RATE THE CABIN WAS UNCONTROLLABLE, FOLLOWED THE CHECKLIST AND RETURNED TO SVMC WITHOUT INCIDENT. AIRCRAFT WAS PRESSURIZED USING ENGINE 1 AND 3 BLEEDS. THE PROBLEM WAS THE NR 3 ENSep 22, 2002 · N64346 · Boeing 727231 · Pneumatic Distribution SystemSDR C7WA200200028Actuator · brokenLOST ALL OF "A" SYSTEM HYDRAULIC WHEN CLIMBING OUT OF 15,000 FEET.RETURNED TO TUS WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. 2 GALLONS REMAINING AFTER TAXI-IN.FOUND BROKEN #4 KRUEGER FLAP ACTUATOR. REMOVED AND REPLACED.OPS CHECK OK I/A/W M.M. 27-00-81Sep 13, 2002 · N54354 · Boeing 727231 · Leading Edge Slat ActuatorSDR P9R2002F00005Actuator · bypassingAFTER TAKEOFF, WHEN PLACING THE GEAR LEVER TO OFF. THE RED DOOR WARNING INDICATOR AND RIGHT GEAR DOOR INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. AIRCRAFT VEERS RIGHT. FOUND RIGHT GEAR DOOR ACTUATOR BYPASSING. REMOVED AND REPLACED RIGHT MAIN GEAR DOOR ACTUATOR IAW MM. LK OPS Sep 12, 2002 · N54344 · Boeing 727231 · Landing Gear Door ActuatorSDR CA020820006A/C Pack · tripped(CAN) ON SECOND T/O, PRESSURISATION WAS LOST ON ROLL. RTO INITIATED AT 70KTS. RT PACK TRIPPED. A/C RE-CONFIGURED & NORMAL T/O 7 FLIGHT CARRIED OUT.Aug 19, 2002 · Boeing 727231 · Cabin Cooling SystemSDR CA020820005Bulb · burned out(CAN) AFTER TAKE OFF, A/C FAILED TO PRESSURIZE. A RUMBLING SOUND WAS HEARD FROM BENEATH COCKPIT FLOOR. FUEL DUMP OF 4000 LBS CARRIED OUT AND RETURNED FOR NORMAL LANDING. E/E BAY DOOR WAS NOT LATCHED PROPERLY & COCKPIT INDICATOR LIGHTS WERE UNSERVICEABLE. VEAug 19, 2002 · Boeing 727231 · Door Warning SystemSDR FX72002F00003Engine · flamed outAFTER CRUISING AT FLIGHT LEVEL 33. IN ICE CONDITIONS, WITH ENGINE ANTI-ICE ON. NR 2 ENGINE EPR AND AND FUEL FLOW OSCILLATED (EPR BETWEEN 1.7 AND 1.4), (FUEL FLOW 2500-1200). AFTER 20 MINUTES OUT OF ICE CONDITIONS AND COMMENCING DESCENT AFTER POWER REDUCTION, Aug 10, 2002 · N54348 · Boeing 727231 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR CA020802001Slat · separated(CAN) ON APPROACH, LT INBD. FORE FLAP SEPARATED FROM A/C. AFTER LANDING,DISCOVERED THE A/C HAD LOST THE LT FOREFLAP TRAILING EDGE. (APPROX. 8FT) THE SEPARATED SECTION TRAVELLED AFT, AND CONTACTED THE NR 1 ENGINE INLET COWL AND FORWARD PYLON LEADING EDGE. SCUAug 1, 2002 · Boeing 727231 · Leading Edge DevicesSDR 2002F00887Clamp · looseAFTER TAKEOFF IN MIA, NR 3 ENGINE STRUT O/H LIGHT CAME ON, WHEN REDUCING POWER LIGHT WENT OUT. FOLLOWED PROCEDURES AND RETURNED TO MIA. FOUND LOOSE 13TH STAGE MOD VALVE CLAMP AT ENGINE STRUT TIGHTENED SAME PER MM 20-80-1 AND RAN ENGINE PER MM 71-00. OPS CHEJul 27, 2002 · N54348 · Boeing 727231 · Engine Bleed Air SystemSDR 2002F00888B-Nut · looseDURING CRUISE SYSTEM 'A' HYDRAULICS FAILED, PRESSURE WENT TO ZERO. AIRCRAFT DIVERTED TO SAP AND LANDED SAFELY, FOUND SYSTEM 'A' PRESSURE LINE B-NUT LOOSE TIGHTENED SAME SERVICED HYD AND OPS CHECK GOOD PER MM 29-11. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)Jul 26, 2002 · N54348 · Boeing 727231 · Hydraulic System, MainSDR FX72002F00001Hydraulic Line · looseDURING CRUISE SYSTEM (A) HYDRAULICS FAILED, PRESSURE WENT TO (O) A/C DIVERTED TO SAP AND LANDED SAFELY FOUND SYSTEM (A) PRESSURE LINE (B) NUT LOOSE TIGHTENED SAME SERVICED HYDRAULIC AND OPS CHECK GOOD PER MM. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.Jul 26, 2002 · N54348 · Boeing 727231 · Hydraulic Power SystemSDR FX72002F00002Link · inoperativeAFTER TAKEOFF, GEAR HANDLE WOULD NOT MOVE BEYOND OFF POSITION AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO AIRPORT, REMOVED AND REPLACED THE GROUND SHIFT LINK IN LEFT WHEEL WELL PER MM. OPS CHECK GOOD AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.Jul 11, 2002 · N54348 · Boeing 727231 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR C7WA200200003Start Valve · stuckNR 3 ENGINE BLEED TRIP OCCURED ON CLIMB OUT WITH CLIMB POWER. STABILIZED IT WITH SWITCHING THE BLEED. LATER NR 3 ENGINE FIRE IND ILLUMINATED. RETARDED NR 3 THROTTLE, LIGHT WENT OUT. FLIGHT CONTINUED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE FOUND NR 3 START VALVE STUJul 3, 2002 · N24343 · Boeing 727231 · Engine Start Valves/ControlsSDR P9R2002F00001Engine · contaminatedON TAXI OUT IN CABIN AND COCKPIT FILLED WITH SMOKE. RETURNED TO GATE. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 1 ENGINE SYSTEM A CHECK VALVE. CLEANED RESIDUAL FLUID OUT OF LINE FROM NR 1 ENGINE CHECK VALVE FOR SYSTEM A HEAD PRESSURE. REMOVED AND REPLACED WATER SEPARATOR BAGApr 4, 2002 · N54344 · Boeing 727231 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR P9R2002F00000Check Valve · contaminatedON TAXI OUT IN MSP CABIN AND COCKPIT FILLED WITH SMOKE. RETURNED TO GATE. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 1 ENGINE SYSTEM. A CHECK VALVE IAW MM. CLEANED RESIDUAL FLUID OUT OF LINE FROM NR 1 ENGINE CHECK VALVE FOR SYSTEM A HEAD PRESSURE. REMOVED AND REPLACED WATERMar 4, 2002 · N54344 · Boeing 727231 · Hydraulic System, MainSDR COOSDR020041Flange · crackedLEFT A/C EQUIPMENT BAY, FLANGE CRACKED.Mar 1, 2002 · N64347 · Boeing 727231 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR COOSDR02003Skin · crackedRIGHT WING, OUTBOARD FORE FLAP PN 6521631144, SN BN78 LOWER SKIN CRACKED.Mar 1, 2002 · N64347 · Boeing 727231 · Leading Edge DevicesSDR COOSDR02004Skin · delaminatedLEFT WING, OUTBOARD FOR FLAP PN 6521631261, SN PN 418, LOWER AND UPPER SKIN DELAMINATED.Mar 1, 2002 · N64347 · Boeing 727231 · Leading Edge DevicesSDR 2002F00217Pump · failedDURING CLIMB-OUT FROM MIAMI, LOW PRESSURE LIGHT ON NR 1 ENGINE 'A' SYSTEM HYDRAULIC PUMP ILLUMINATED, ACCOMPLISHED SUPPLEMENTARY PROCEDURE, UPON ARRIVAL TO CCS MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOT AND FOUND THE NR 1 ENGINE HYDRAULIC PUMP TO BE DEFECTIVE. OPS CHECK NORMAL,Feb 8, 2002 · N54348 · Boeing 727231 · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), MainSDR 2002F00216Module · failedDURING APPROACH AIRCRAFT HAD FULL SYSTEM 'A' HYDRAULIC FAILURE. REMOVED AND REPLACED 'A' SYSTEM HYD MODULE PER MM 29-11-61. REMOVED AND REPLACED CASE DRAIN FILTERS ON ENGINES 1/2 PER MM 29-11-41. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)Feb 7, 2002 · N54348 · Boeing 727231 · Hydraulic System, MainSDR 2001F00454Door · out of adjON TAKEOFF ROLL, FORWARD ENTRY L1 DOOR LIGHT CAME ON, HANDLE UNSEATED. ADJUSTED/TEST DOOR IAW MM 52-11-01. PRESSURIZED AIRCRAFT TO 1 PSI IAW MM 21-31-00. NO DOOR LIGHT, OPS CHECK SATISFACTORY. PERFORMED SPECIAL INSPECTION DUE HIGH SPEED ABORT 110 KNOTS, 15Sep 6, 2001 · N808MA · Boeing 727231 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR 2001F00170Adi · inoperativeDURING CLIMB-OUT, NR 2 ADI BECAME INOPERATIVE. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO MIAMI WITHOUT INCIDENT OR EMERGENCY. TROUBLESHOT TO FAULTY NR 2 ADI. REMOVED AND REPLACED ADI AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)Jul 9, 2001 · N24343 · Boeing 727231 · Integrated Flight SystemSDR 2001F00157Flap · damagedRIGHT INBOARD TRAILING EDGE FLAP HALF OF HONEYCOMB MISSING AND OTHER HALF DAMAGED, UPON LANDING IN (GYE). ALL THREE ENGINES INSPECTED. REMOVED AND REPLACED FLAP ASSEMBLY OPS AND RIGGED IAW MM 27-51-00. RETURNED AIRCRAFT TO SERVICE. (M)Jun 27, 2001 · N24343 · Boeing 727231 · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR COOSDR010038Keelbeam · corrodedLOWER FUSELAGE - AFT CARGO COMPARTMENT BS 950E, STR 29 RT KEEL BEAM CHORD WITH SEVERE CORROSION. THE PROBABLE CAUSE OF THIS DAMAGE WAS CORROSION FATIGUE.Jun 21, 2001 · N54352 · Boeing 727231 · Fuselage Main, KeelSDR 2001F00120Hydraulic Line · chafedDURING CRUISE FLIGHT, LOST ALL 'A' HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FLUID. ACCOMPLISHED ABNORMAL CHECKLIST. DIVERTED TO INDIANAPOLIS. FOUND NR 2 ENGINE HYDRAULIC PUMP PRESSURE HOSE CHAFED AGAINST THE 13TH STAGE CSD EJECTOR DUCT. REPLACED DAMAGED HOSE PER MM 29-10-5. SERVJun 12, 2001 · N808MA · Boeing 727231 · Hydraulic System, MainSDR EISA20010002Outflow Valve · obstructedCLIMBING THROUGH 18000 FT CABIN STARTED TO CLIMB, UNABLE TO CONTROL IN AUTO OR MANUAL. DESCENDED TO 10000 FT, CABIN LEVELED OFF AT 8000 FT. RETURNED TO AUSTIN. CORRRECTIVE ACTION: INSPECTED PRESSURIZATION SYSTEM FOUND DEBRIS IN OUT FLOW VALVE, REMOVED DEBRISJan 3, 2001 · N74318 · Boeing 727231 · Pressure Regulator/Outflow ValveSDR EISA20000221Door Frame · crackedCRACK FOUND ON NR 1 CARGO DOOR CUTOUT FRAME WEB AT BS 620R ADJACENT TO NR 6 DOOR STOP. CORRECTIVE ACTION: FABRICATED, ALODINED, PRIMED AND INSTALLED DOUBLER, FILLER, AND PLATE AT BS 620R NR 1 CARGO DOOR, IAW SRM 51-40-2, 51-10-2, 51-30-2, AND 51-20-4, AND SNov 20, 2000 · N74318 · Boeing 727231 · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR EISA20000203Frame · crackedDURING SERVICE CHECK- FOUND CRACK INDICATIONS ON 620 FRAME BELOW NR 6 DOOR STOP. CORRECTIVE ACTION: FABRICATED, ALODINED, PRIMED AND INSTALLED REPAIR DOUBLER AND FILLER AT C-1 DOOR AFT FRAME. IAW BOEING S.B. 727-53AO219, B727-200 SRM 51-40-2, 51-30-2 AND 51Nov 5, 2000 · N12305 · Boeing 727231 · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR EISA20000192Warning Light · activatedON PREFLIGHT STAB OUT OF TRIM LIGHT ILLUMINATED, WHILE IN PROCESS OF PLACARDING, CREW AND MAINTENANCE SMELLED SMOKE COMING FROM FWD PANEL. CORRECTIVE ACTION: TRANFERED TO PLACARD 445 MEL 22-2, CAT "D" 02-16-01 FOR STAB TRIM LIGHT, COULD NOT DUPLICATE PER M/MOct 19, 2000 · N74318 · Boeing 727231 · Speed-Attitude Correction SystemSDR EISA20000163Frame · crackedCRACK EXTENDS FROM UNDER 5 - 10 DOWN 3 FASTENER HOLES AT 950 FRAME. REMOVED FABRICATED REPAIR DOUBLER AND TRIPLER FABRICATED REPAIR ANGLE. ALODINED, PRIMED AND INSTALLED IAW EOI-DAL-00-00096H AND B727-200 SRM 51-10-2.Sep 16, 2000 · N12305 · Boeing 727231 · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR EISA20000190Angle · misdrilledBS 930 OPEN HOLES B/T CUSP AND STR 16L ON FRAME. INSTALLED FREEZE PLUGS FABRICATED REPAIR ANGLE AND STRAP LOCATED HOLES, PRIMED AND INSTALLED ANGLE AND STRAP REPAIR IAW TIMCO REO-W00026, B727-200 SRM 51-30-2.Sep 15, 2000 · N12305 · Boeing 727231 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR EISA20000166Fitting · crackedPERFORMED BHFEC AT RIGHT SIDE 870 FITTING 2 HOLES HAVE CRACK INDICATIONS. STOP DRILLED, FABRICATED REPAIR DOUBLER, ALODINED, PRIMED AND INSTALLED REPAIR DOUBLER IAW B727-200 SRM 51-10-1, 51-10-2, TIMCO REO W00024 REV A, BOEING DWG 65C35277.Sep 15, 2000 · N12305 · Boeing 727231 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR EISA20000172Mount · crackedNR 3 ENG FWD MOUNT SUPPORT FITTING SHOW CRACKS IN HOLES C & E. REAMED HOLES, FABRICATED RADIUS FILLER AND INSTALLED FASTENERS IAW BOEING SERVICE BULLETIN 540010R4, SB 2000-5410A01 B727-200 SRM 51-10-2.Sep 15, 2000 · N12305 · Boeing 727231 · Engine Mount SectionSDR EISA20000171Mount · crackedNR 1 ENGINE FWD MNT SUPPORT FITTING SHOWS CRACK AT HOLES G, H, D, E, B. REAMED HOLES, FABRICATED RADIUS FILLER, ALODINED, PRIMED AND INSTALLED FASTENERS IAW BOEING SB 540010R4, SB 2000-5410A01 B727-200 SRM 51-10-2.Sep 15, 2000 · N12305 · Boeing 727231 · Engine Mount SectionSDR EISA20000167Skin · delaminatedNR 13 SPOILER BOARD LOWER SKIN SURFACE IS DELAMINATED. REMOVED, FABRICATED REPAIR DOUBLERS, SEALED, ALODINED, PRIMED AND INSTALLED REPAIR DOUBLERS IAW B727-200 SRM 51-10-2, 51-20-4, 51-40-6, 51-40-5 AND 57-50-2 B727-200 MM 27-61-1.Sep 14, 2000 · N12305 · Boeing 727231 · SpoilersSDR EISA20000161Skin · corrodedLT WING O/B FLAP TRAILING EDGE O/B UPPER SURFACE CORRODED. REMOVED SKIN, FABRICATED SKIN DOUBLER AND FILLER, BONDED, ALODINED, PRIMED AND SEALED IAW B727-200 SRM 51-10-1, 51-10-2, 51-20-4, 51-40-5, 51-40-6 AND 57-50-2.Sep 13, 2000 · N12305 · Boeing 727231 · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR EISA20000164Spar · corrodedRT WING AFT SPAR UPPER CHORD CORRODED 15 INCHES I/B OF O/B FLAP O/B TANS AT APPROX WS 626. REMOVED, FABRICATED 2 Z-STIFFENERS AND FILLERS AND ANGLES LOCATED, DRILLED, DEBURRED, AND INSTALLED IAW B727-200 SRM 51-10-2, 51-10-6, 51-30-2, 57-10-6, 57-10-1 AND MM Sep 12, 2000 · N12305 · Boeing 727231 · Wing SparSDR TWAA0014202Pump · failedFLIGHT EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF B HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FLUID. USED ALTERNATE SYSTEM FOR BRAKING. REPLACED THE NUMBER 2 B HYD PUMP DUE TO FAILURE. A STUD ON THE PUMP FAILED CAUSING SEAL FAILURE. CHECK-C 12-12-99 MCI.Sep 12, 2000 · N54348 · Boeing 727231 · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), MainSDR EISA20000162Skin · crackedRT WING NR 5 SLAT I/B HOOK SEAL CUTOUT L/E SKIN HAS CRACKS BOTH CORNERS. FABRICATED FILLER AND DOUBLER, PASSIVATED, PRIMED AND INSTALLED IAW B727-200 SRM 57-30-4 AND 51-30-2.Sep 9, 2000 · N12305 · Boeing 727231 · Leading Edge DevicesSDR EISA20000168Skin · delaminatedRT WING INBOARD AFT FLAP IS DELAMINATED. REMOVED, FABRICATED SKIN FILLER AND DOUBLER, ALODINED, PRIMED, BONDED AND SEALED SKIN FILLER AND DOUBLER IAW B727-200 SRM 51-10-1, 51-10-2, 51-20-1 PG 13, 51-40-5, 51-40-6 AND 51-20-4.Sep 7, 2000 · N12305 · Boeing 727231 · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR TWAA0013903Seal · tornTHE NUMBER 8 L/E SLAT DID NOT RETRACT AFTER TAKEOFF. FLIGHT RETURNED TO STL. REPLACED THE NUMBER 8 SLAT SEAL, WHICH IMPEDED THE SLAT OPERATION. CHECK-C 10-25-99 MCI.Sep 7, 2000 · N54349 · Boeing 727231 · Leading Edge DevicesSDR EISA20000179Strap · crackedPERFOMRED X-RAY OF RT SIDE COCKPIT WINDOW POST CRACKS NOTED. REMOVED, LOCATED, DRILLED AND INSTALLED WINDOW POST IAW BOEING DWG 65-87208 AND B727-200 SRM 51-30-2.Sep 6, 2000 · N12305 · Boeing 727231 · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR EISA20000158Stiffener · corrodedFWD E&E COMPARTMENT LT VERTICAL STIFFENER AT RBL 14, BS 344 AT WL 168 CORRODED. REMOVED, FABRICATED REPAIR DOUBLER, DRILLED, DEBURRED, ALODINED, PRIMED AND INSTALLED REPAIR DOUBLER IAW B727-200 SRM 51-10-2, 51-30-2, AND 53-10-1.Sep 6, 2000 · N12305 · Boeing 727231 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
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