# Service difficulty reports: Boeing 727-233

A list on [Boeing 727-233](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-233.md).

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- [SDR PCSA2017120801](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCSA2017120801.md): Warning Light · illuminated · Dec 8, 2017 · N395AJ · Boeing 727233 · Engine Oil Pressure
  > #1 ENGINE SHUTDOWN (BY CREW)DUE TO OIL PRESSURE LIGHT ILLUMINATED.
- [SDR PCSA2016120701](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCSA2016120701.md): Sensor · defective · Dec 2, 2016 · N495AJ · Boeing 727233 · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > DURING LANDING GEAR RETRACTION THE LT MLG RED LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. PERFORMED SUPPLEMENTAL PROCEDURES
- [SDR PCSA2016070501](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCSA2016070501.md): Engine · fire · Jun 28, 2016 · N495AJ · Boeing 727233 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > EXCESSIVE VIBRATION FROM NR 3 ENGINE ON TAKEOFF ROLL. TOWER REPORTED SPARKS AND FLAMES FROM NR 3 ENGINE TAIL PIPE.
- [SDR SPUY201605060006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SPUY201605060006.md): Beam · corroded · May 6, 2016 · N395AJ · Boeing 727233 · Horizontal Stabilizer Structure
  > LEFT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER T/E LOWER BEAM SHOWS CORROSION AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS.
- [SDR SPUY201605060005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SPUY201605060005.md): Splice · corroded · May 6, 2016 · N395AJ · Boeing 727233 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > WING TO BODY SPLICE PLATE ATTACH, UNDER WING TO BODY WITH CORROSION BS 870, WLB 70.5 LT REF N/R 0337.
- [SDR SPUY201605060004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SPUY201605060004.md): Frame · corroded · May 6, 2016 · N395AJ · Boeing 727233 · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > WING CENTER FRONT SPAR LOWER CHORD, CENTER WING WITH CORROSION BS 740.00 LT LBL 20,
- [SDR SPUY201605060003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SPUY201605060003.md): Plate · corroded · May 6, 2016 · N395AJ · Boeing 727233 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > SPLICE PLATE ATTACHMENT UNDER WING TO BODY SHOW CORROSION AT BS 870, WLB 70.5.
- [SDR PCSA2015050801](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCSA2015050801.md): Hydraulic Line · loose · May 6, 2015 · N495AJ · Boeing 727233 · Hydraulic System, Main
  > HYDRAULIC SYS A FAILURE. DECLARED AN EMER. FOUND NR 1 ENG HYD PUMP PRESS LINE LOOSE IN NR 1 ENG PYLON. THE LINE WAS SECURED, THE HYD SYS SERVICED, ENG OPERATED, FLIGHT CONTROLS CYCLED & LEAK CHECKS PERFORMED IAW THE AMM.
- [SDR PCSA2015050601](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCSA2015050601.md): Bolt · missing · May 5, 2015 · N495AJ · Boeing 727233 · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > NOSE LANDING GEAR DOOR LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED AFTER TAKEOFF. REPLACED THE NOSE GEAR SENSOR ACTUATOR ARM BUSHING & BOLT. PERFORMED A LG OPERATIONAL CHECK IAW THE AMM.
- [SDR SPUY201502180027](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SPUY201502180027.md): Skin · cracked · Feb 18, 2015 · N495AJ · Boeing 727233 · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > LT WING UPPER SKIN L/E CRACKED 1.5", WS 410.0.
- [SDR SPUY201502180026](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SPUY201502180026.md): Floorbeam · cracked · Feb 18, 2015 · N495AJ · Boeing 727233 · Fuselage Main, Floor Beam
  > MAIN CARGO COMPARTMENT FLOORBEAM CRACKED 3", BS 1183, RBR 24.5 NEAR WL 263.
- [SDR SPUY201502130025](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SPUY201502130025.md): Skin · cracked · Feb 13, 2015 · N495AJ · Boeing 727233 · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > LEFT WING UPPER SKIN L/E CRACKED.3125" FROM WS 574.0 TO WS 601.5.
- [SDR SPUY201502130024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SPUY201502130024.md): Skin · cracked · Feb 13, 2015 · N495AJ · Boeing 727233 · Wing, Attach Fittings
  > LEFT WING UPPER SKIN L/E CRACKED.3125" FROM WS 574.0 TO WS 601.5.
- [SDR SPUY2015021300024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SPUY2015021300024.md): Skin · cracked · Feb 13, 2015 · N495AJ · Boeing 727233 · Service Doors
  > ENTRY DOORS, SERVICE DOOR SKIN LOWER PART CRACKED 2".
- [SDR SPUY201502130023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SPUY201502130023.md): Skin · corroded · Feb 13, 2015 · N495AJ · Boeing 727233 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > UPPER FUSELAGE SKIN CORRODED AT BS 1380.5.
- [SDR SPUY201502130022](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SPUY201502130022.md): Skin · cracked · Feb 13, 2015 · N495AJ · Boeing 727233 · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > LEFT WING UPPER SKIN L/E CRACKED FROM WS 410.0 - 436.5.
- [SDR SPUY201502130021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SPUY201502130021.md): Skin · cracked · Feb 13, 2015 · N495AJ · Boeing 727233 · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > LEFT WING UPPER SKIN L/E CRACKED WS 464.0 - 491.5.
- [SDR SPUY201502130020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SPUY201502130020.md): Skin · cracked · Feb 13, 2015 · N495AJ · Boeing 727233 · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > LEFT WING UPPER SKIN L/E CRACKED "WS 546.5 - WS 574.0".
- [SDR SPUY201502130019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SPUY201502130019.md): Spar · corroded · Feb 13, 2015 · N495AJ · Boeing 727233 · Wing Spar
  > LEFT WING REAR SPAR UPPER FITTING SHOWS CORROSION FROM WS 627.0 TO WS 656.5 WBL 492.5, REF N/R 02747.
- [SDR PCSA2014060501](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCSA2014060501.md): Compressor · stalled · Jun 5, 2014 · N395AJ · Boeing 727233 · Turbine Engine Compressor Section
  > AT 3500’ NR 3 ENG COMPRESSOR STALL. RETARDED THRUST, SLOWLY INCREASED THRUST, COMPRESSOR STALLED AGAIN. THRUST AT IDLE, RETURNED TO MIAMI.
- [SDR PCSA2014041501](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCSA2014041501.md): Flow Multiplier · seized · Apr 11, 2014 · N495AJ · Boeing 727233 · Cabin Cooling System
  > SMOKE & FIRE RT WW. EXTINGUISHER DEPLOYED TO PUT OUT FIRE FROM THE FLOW MULTIPLIER INLET. BURNED COMPONENTS REMOVED. REPLACEMENT IN WORK.
- [SDR PCSA2014012201](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCSA2014012201.md): Flex Hose · ruptured · Jan 21, 2014 · N395AJ · Boeing 727233 · Hydraulic System, Main
  > LOSS OF B SYS HYD FLUID IN FLIGHT. DECLARED EMERGENCY & RETURNED TO MIA.
- [SDR PCSA2014012001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCSA2014012001.md): Unknown · vibration · Jan 18, 2014 · N495AJ · Boeing 727233 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > VIBRATION FELT IN NR 1 POWER & FUEL LEVERS. VIBRATION REDUCED WHEN POWER REDUCED, ENG SHUT DOWN. WIND MILLED FOR 45 MINUTES WITH 30-35 PSI OIL PRESS.
- [SDR PCSA2013082201](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCSA2013082201.md): Controller · failed · Aug 15, 2013 · N495AJ · Boeing 727233 · Cabin Pressure Controller
  > OUT OF 11,000 FT, PRESSURIZATION IN AUTO MODE FAILED. RAN CHECK LISTS, CALLED COMPANY, STARTED GETTING CONTROL IN MANUAL MODE. MX REPLACED THE PRESSURIZATION CONTROLLER AND THE SYS CHECKED NORMAL IAW THE AMM.
- [SDR PCSA2013081501](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCSA2013081501.md): Fire Warning · false indication · Aug 15, 2013 · N495AJ · Boeing 727233 · Fire Detection
  > OUT OF FL 180, ENGINE NR 1 FIRE DETECTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED. RAN CHECKLIST, FAULT LIGHT EXTINGUISHED. MX CHECKED THE SYS IAW THE AMM, NO DISCREPANCIES NOTED. A VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE NR 1 FIRE LOOP WAS ACCOMPLISHED, NO DISCREPANCIES WERE FOUND. THE SYS AD
- [SDR PCSA2013050601](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCSA2013050601.md): Bushing · missing · May 2, 2013 · N495AJ · Boeing 727233 · Overheat Detection
  > AT FL 250 LOWER CARGO AFT COMPARTMENT FIRE WARNING ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED ON UNTIL SHORT FINAL INTO NAS. MAINTENANCE REMOVED CARGO FROM AFT COMPARTMENT. INSPECTED CARGO AND COMPARTMENT NO EVIDENCE OF FIRE/SMOKE NOTED. ACCOMPLISHED SMOKE DETECTION TEST IAW
- [SDR FDEA201304090747](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FDEA201304090747.md): Battery Pack · failed · Apr 9, 2013 · N221FE · Boeing 727233 · Emergency Lighting
  > ON WALKAROUND, FOUND THE FUSELAGE SLIDE LIGHT IS INOPERATIVE. INSPECTED LIGHT ASSY. FOUND VERY CORRODED. REMOVED OLD BATTERY PACK FROM E&E BAY. R & R EMERGENCY SLIDE LIGHT BATTERY PACK IN REF WITH AMM 33-50-041-2. OPS NORMAL. ACFT IS OK FOR SVC.
- [SDR FDEA201303080529](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FDEA201303080529.md): Battery Pack · inoperative · Mar 8, 2013 · N257FE · Boeing 727233 · Emergency Lighting
  > PERFORMED SERVICE CHECK, L1 DOOR EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REPLACED L1 DOOR EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT BATTERIES, OPS TEST IAW MM33-50-001-2.
- [SDR FDEA201303010484](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FDEA201303010484.md): Wire · failed · Mar 1, 2013 · N221FE · Boeing 727233 · Auto Flight System Wiring
  > REPEAT WRITE UP: UNCOMMANDED YAW DURING LOW SPEED AND HIGH SPEED FLIGHT. DIRECTED BY GOC TO RETURN TO DEPARTURE. R & R YAW DAMPER LOWER RUDDER WIRE BUNDLE W325 IAW SWPM 20-10-11 20-10-11.
- [SDR FDEA201302280478](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FDEA201302280478.md): Actuator · inoperative · Feb 28, 2013 · N221FE · Boeing 727233 · Auto Flight System
  > ACFT ENCOUNTERED UNCOMMANDED YAW. GOC/MX DIRECTED RETURN TO DEPARTURE. REMOVED AND REPLACED STANDBY ACTUATOR IAW AMM 27-20-151-2. CHECKED STANDBY ACTUATOR MOVEMENT, NOTHING OUT OF NORMAL FOUND DURING CHECKS. TESTED SYS IAW AMM 27-00-051-6 AND AMM 22-11-14
- [SDR FDEA201302130343](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FDEA201302130343.md): Volt Regulator · malfunctioned · Feb 13, 2013 · N223FE · Boeing 727233 · AC Generator-Alternator
  > AT BEGINNING OF TAKEOFF ROLL NR 3 GENERATOR TRIPPED OFFLINE WITH OVERVOLTAGE. RAN QRH CHECKLIST TO DISCONNECT CSD SUCCESSFULLY. RAN REJECTED TAKEOFF CHECKLIST (QRH). TRIED TO CONNECT GENERATOR UNSUCCESSFULLY PRIOR TO DISCONNECTING CSD. NR 3 CSD DISCONNECT
- [SDR FDEA201302090315](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FDEA201302090315.md): Damper · malfunctioned · Feb 9, 2013 · N221FE · Boeing 727233 · Rudder Control System
  > UNCOMMANDED RUDDER INPUTS WITH OR WITHOUT AUTOPILOT ENGAGED. PERFORMED YAW DAMPER ADJUSTMENT TEST STEP 1 THRU 10 IAW AMM 22-11-005-5 AND UPPER YAW DAMPER TEST DID NOT PASSED, R & R UPPER YAW DAMPER IAW AMM 22-11-131-4, TESTED IAW AMM 22-11-005-5 AND TEST PASS
- [SDR PCSA2013020801](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PCSA2013020801.md): Shutoff Valve · malfunctioned · Feb 5, 2013 · N495AJ · Boeing 727233 · Engine Fuel Distribution
  > AFTER START, ENGINE NR 2 SHUTDOWN. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE NR 2 ENGINE FUEL SHUTOFF VALVE PER THE B727 AMM.
- [SDR SPUY201302020026](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SPUY201302020026.md): Spar · corroded · Feb 2, 2013 · N395AJ · Boeing 727233 · Wing Spar
  > DURING ROUTINE C-CHECK INSPECTION, LT WING FRONT SPAR LOWER CHORD SHOWS CORROSION WS 383.5.
- [SDR SPUY201302020025](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SPUY201302020025.md): Skin · corroded · Feb 2, 2013 · N395AJ · Boeing 727233 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > DURING ROUTINE C-CHECK INSPECTION, CARGO BAY UPPER INNER SKIN SHOWS CORROSION BS 740, STRINGER 1 LT.
- [SDR SPUY201302020024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SPUY201302020024.md): Skin · corroded · Feb 2, 2013 · N395AJ · Boeing 727233 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > DURING ROUTINE C-CHECK INSPECTION, CARGO COMPARTMENT INNER UPPER SKIN SHOWS CORROSION BS 740, S1R.
- [SDR SPUY201302020023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SPUY201302020023.md): Stiffener · corroded · Feb 2, 2013 · N395AJ · Boeing 727233 · Wing Miscellaneous Structure
  > DURING ROUTINE C-CHECK INSPECTION, LT WING FRONT SPAR STIFFENER SHOWS CORROSION, WS 224.5.
- [SDR SPUY201302020022](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SPUY201302020022.md): Stiffener · corroded · Feb 2, 2013 · N395AJ · Boeing 727233 · Wing Miscellaneous Structure
  > DURING ROUTINE C-CHECK INSPECTION, LT WING FRONT SPAR STIFFENER CORRODED, WS 198.
- [SDR SPUY201302020021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SPUY201302020021.md): Stiffener · corroded · Feb 2, 2013 · N395AJ · Boeing 727233 · Wing Miscellaneous Structure
  > DURING ROUTINE C-CHECK INSPECTION, RT WING FRONT SPAR STIFFENER SHOWS CORROSION, WS 212.
- [SDR SPUY201302020020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SPUY201302020020.md): Skin · corroded · Feb 2, 2013 · N395AJ · Boeing 727233 · Leading Edge Devices
  > DURING ROUTINE C-CHECK INSPECTION, LT WING NR 2 SLAT SKIN SHOWS CORROSION, WS 656.5, REF N/R 0440.
- [SDR SPUY201302020019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SPUY201302020019.md): Fitting · corroded · Feb 2, 2013 · N395AJ · Boeing 727233 · Leading Edge Devices
  > DURING ROUTINE C-CHECK INSPECTION, RT WING L/E FLAP FITTING CORRODED, WS 198.0, WS 224.5 REF N/R 0393.
- [SDR SPUY201302020018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SPUY201302020018.md): Fitting · corroded · Feb 2, 2013 · N395AJ · Boeing 727233 · Leading Edge Devices
  > DURING ROUTINE C-CHECK INSPECTION, RT WING L/E FLAP FITTING CORRODED WS 188.0, REF NR 0392.
- [SDR SPUY201302020017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SPUY201302020017.md): Angle · corroded · Feb 2, 2013 · N395AJ · Boeing 727233 · Wing Miscellaneous Structure
  > DURING ROUTINE C-CHECK INSPECTION, RT WING L/E FLAP HOUSING ANGLE CORRODED, WS 171.5, WS 198.0.
- [SDR SPUY201302020016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SPUY201302020016.md): Angle · corroded · Feb 2, 2013 · N395AJ · Boeing 727233 · Wing Miscellaneous Structure
  > DURING ROUTINE C-CHECK INSPECTION, RT WING FRONT SPAR ANGLE CORRODED WS 198.0, REF N/R.
- [SDR SPUY201302020015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SPUY201302020015.md): Stiffener · corroded · Feb 2, 2013 · N395AJ · Boeing 727233 · Wing Miscellaneous Structure
  > DURING ROUTINE C-CHECK INSPECTION, RT WING FRONT SPAR STIFFENER SHOWS CORROSION WS 251.0.
- [SDR SPUY201302020014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SPUY201302020014.md): Stiffener · corroded · Feb 2, 2013 · N395AJ · Boeing 727233 · Wing Miscellaneous Structure
  > DURING ROUTINE C-CHECK INSPECTION, RT WING FRONT SPAR STIFFENER SHOWS CORROSION WS 222.0.
- [SDR SPUY201302020013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SPUY201302020013.md): Intercostal · corroded · Feb 2, 2013 · N395AJ · Boeing 727233 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > DURING ROUTINE C-CHECK INSPECTION, RT MLG INTERIOR UPPER PART INTERCOSTAL SHOWS CORROSION FS 920.
- [SDR SPUY201302020012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SPUY201302020012.md): Frame · corroded · Feb 2, 2013 · N395AJ · Boeing 727233 · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > DURING ROUTINE C-CHECK INSPECTION, CARGO COMPARTMENT. FRAME SHOWS CORROSION AT STA 1168 NEAR STRINGER S16R.
- [SDR SPUY201302020011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SPUY201302020011.md): Structure · cracked · Feb 2, 2013 · N395AJ · Boeing 727233 · Wing Main, Frame Structure
  > DURING ROUTINE C-CHECK INSPECTION, LT WING LOWER CHORD (NEAR MLG SUPPORT BEAM) CRACKED 4 WS 244.5, REF N/R 0305.
- [SDR SPUY201302020010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SPUY201302020010.md): Skin · corroded · Feb 2, 2013 · N395AJ · Boeing 727233 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > DURING ROUTINE C-CHECK INSPECTION, LOWER HALF FUSELAGE. RT UPPER AFT FUSELAGE SKIN SHOWS CORROSION FROM BS 1343 TO BS 1376.

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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 = '727233'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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