# Service difficulty reports: Boeing 727-281

A list on [Boeing 727-281](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-281.md).

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- [SDR VGCA20230814001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20230814001.md): Skin Panel · cracked · Aug 14, 2023 · N281FL · Boeing 727281 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > CRACKED SKIN RESULTING FROM TOOLING DAMAGE AT L1 DOOR UPPER HINGE CUTOUT NEAR S-10L
- [SDR VGCA20200923001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20200923001.md): Engine · fod · Sep 23, 2020 · N281FL · Boeing 727281 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > AFTER TAKEOFF DURING CLIMB, NR 3 STARTED VIBRATING EXCESSIVELY. SHUT DOWN ENGINE AND RETURNED TO AIRPORT. UPON INSPECTION OF ENGINE, FOUND EVIDENCE OF FOD DAMAGE TO THE FAN BLADES. REMOVED ENGINE FROM SERVICE.
- [SDR VGCA2019112619002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA2019112619002.md): Floorbeam · corroded · Nov 19, 2019 · N281FL · Boeing 727281 · Fuselage Main, Floor Beam
  > FLOOR BEAM UPPER CAP CORRODED AT STATION 870 BETWEEN LOWER BODY BUTTOCK LINE 44-55
- [SDR VGCA2019112619008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA2019112619008.md): Fitting · corroded · Nov 19, 2019 · N281FL · Boeing 727281 · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead
  > AT STATION 950, THE LEFT BULKHEAD FITTING WAS CORRODED ON THE HORIZONTAL WEB ATTACH FLANGE AT WATER LINE 201.4
- [SDR VGCA201911269007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA201911269007.md): Skin · dented · Nov 19, 2019 · N281FL · Boeing 727281 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > DENT IN FUSELAGE SKIN AT STATION 348 BETWEEN STRINGER 4R AND 5R
- [SDR VGCA2019112619006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA2019112619006.md): Spar · corroded · Nov 19, 2019 · N281FL · Boeing 727281 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/Rib
  > LEFT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER REAR SPAR CHORD CORRODED AT STABILIZER STATION 46
- [SDR VGCA2019112619005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA2019112619005.md): Skin · corroded · Nov 19, 2019 · N281FL · Boeing 727281 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > CORROSION ON CENTER WING BOX UPPER SKIN PANEL AT BODY STATION 870, LEFT BODY LINE 67
- [SDR VGCA2019112619004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA2019112619004.md): Floorbeam · corroded · Nov 19, 2019 · N281FL · Boeing 727281 · Fuselage Main, Floor Beam
  > FLOOR BEAM CORRODED AT STATION 920 AT LEFT BODY LINE 55
- [SDR VGCA2019112619001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA2019112619001.md): Pressure Deck · corroded · Jul 10, 2019 · N281FL · Boeing 727281 · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead
  > LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR WELL PRESSURE DECK UPPER WEB CORRODED BETWEEN BODY STATION 940-950 AND LOWER BODY BUTTOCK LINES 30-70.
- [SDR VGCA2018043009007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA2018043009007.md): Skin · corroded · Mar 9, 2017 · N281FL · Boeing 727281 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Plate/Skin
  > CORRODED UPPER T/E SKIN PANEL ON THE LT HORIZONTAL STAB UPPER REAR SPAR.
- [SDR VGCA20170309006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20170309006.md): Frame · corroded · Mar 9, 2017 · N281FL · Boeing 727281 · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > CORROSION FOUND ON THE FRAME AT BS 1142.
- [SDR VGCA2017043009005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA2017043009005.md): Frame · cracked · Mar 9, 2017 · N281FL · Boeing 727281 · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > CRACK FOUND ON THE FRAME AT BS 480, STRINGERS 16L & 17L.
- [SDR VGCA20170309003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20170309003.md): Butt Joint · corroded · Mar 9, 2017 · N281FL · Boeing 727281 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > CORROSION ON BUTTSTRAP, STR 29R, BS 1010, RT SIDE, AFT CARGO BAY.
- [SDR VGCA20170309002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA20170309002.md): Floorbeam · corroded · Mar 9, 2017 · N281FL · Boeing 727281 · Fuselage Main, Floor Beam
  > CORROSION ON THE WEB OF FLOORBEAM, BS 880, LBL 70 AND LBL 30.
- [SDR VGCA2018043000001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/VGCA2018043000001.md): Beam · corroded · Mar 9, 2017 · N281FL · Boeing 727281 · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > BS 1203, RBL 6 TRANSVERSE BEAM CORRODED.
- [SDR CA140923009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140923009.md): Circuit Breaker · failed · Sep 18, 2014 · Boeing 727281 · Hydraulic Power System Wiring
  > (CAN) DURING TAXI, THE FLT CREW REPORTED THEY HAD NO HYDRAULIC PRESSURE FROM THE NR 1 HYDRAULIC B PUMP AND RETURNED TO THE RAMP. DURING MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING, THEY FOUND A SYS 40 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPPED WITH SIGNS OF BEING BURNED. THE FAULTY BREAKE
- [SDR CA131007024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA131007024.md): Engine · flamed out · Oct 1, 2013 · Boeing 727281 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > (CAN) AT TOP OF DECENT, THE NR 2 ENGINE FLAMED OUT. ENGINE FLAMEOUT CHECKLIST WAS COMPLIED WITH AND THE ENGINE WAS RESTARTED. THE NR 2 ENGINE FUEL FILTER WAS INSPECTED, AND REPLACED. THE FUEL S/O VALVE WAS FUNCTION CHECKED WITH NO FAULTS FOUND. ENGINE RUNS
- [SDR CA130803010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130803010.md): Pressure Switch · malfunctioned · Jul 30, 2013 · Boeing 727281 · Engine Oil Indicating System
  > (CAN) IN CRUISE, CREW NOTICED THE NR 3 ENGINE, LOW OIL PRESSURE/FILTER BYPASS, LIGHT ILLUMINATE. THE LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING SYS WAS DEFERRED AND THE ACFT CONTINUED TO FINAL DESTINATION. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE LOW OIL PRESSURE SWITCH AND THE ACFT RETURNED
- [SDR CA100712011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100712011.md): Ball Joint · leaking · Jul 8, 2010 · Boeing 727281 · Turbine Engine Compressor Section
  > NR 3 ENGINE FIRE INDICATION ON CLIMB. INFLIGHT SHUTDOWN CARRIED OUT AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO STATION. AIRCRAFT INSPECTED, 8TH AND 13TH STAGE DUCT BALL JOINTS (BETWEEN ENGINE AND PYLON) FOUND LEAKING, REPAIRED AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR CA060309003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060309003.md): Turbine Blades · failed · Feb 19, 2006 · Boeing 727281 · Turbine Section
  > (CAN) ON START UP THE CREW WAS UNABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY START THE NR 2 ENGINE. LARGE PIECES OF TURBINE BLADES WERE DISCOVERED LAYING IN THE TAILPIPE AREA. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED AND A/C RETURNED TO SERVICE. (TC NR 20060309003)
- [SDR C7WA200500118](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/C7WA200500118.md): Switch · out of adjust · Sep 16, 2005 · N902PG · Boeing 727281 · Door Warning System
  > AIR RETURN, RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR DOOR ANNUNCIATOR LIGHT CAME ON WHEN GEAR HANDLE IS PUT IN OFF POSITION. ADJUSTED RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR DOOR SWITCH. OPERATIONAL CHECKS GOOD PER B727 MM 32-62-11. (M)
- [SDR AUS20030568](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030568.md): Skin · separated · Jun 3, 2003 · Boeing 727281 · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > (AUS) LT INBOARD FOREFLAP UPPER SKIN DISBONDED AND SEPARATED. SIZE OF DISBONDED PIECE APPROXIMATELY 355.6MM BY 177.8MM (14IN BY 7IN). SUSPECT CAUSED BY FOREIGN OBJECT LODGED BETWEEN FOREFLAP AND WING UPPER SURFACE. FOD.
- [SDR AUS20021240](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021240.md): Piston · broken · Oct 1, 2002 · Boeing 727281 · Leading Edge Slat Actuator
  > (AUS) NO1 LEADING EDGE FLAP ACTUATOR PISTON SHEARED IN HALF. RETAINER PITTED, KEY CHROME CHIPPED AND RODEND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT.
- [SDR AUS20021048](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021048.md): Fitting · loose · Sep 18, 2002 · Boeing 727281 · Turbine Engine Accessory Drive
  > (AUS) NO2 ENGINE OIL QUANTITY INDICATION DROPPED FROM 7.6 LITRES (2GAL) TO 3.8 LITRES (1GAL) DURING APPROACH TO LAND. INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT THE AUXILIARY GEARBOX LP5 FITTING THREAD WAS DAMAGED AND LOOSE. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR.
- [SDR AUS20020985](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020985.md): Clamp · broken · Sep 5, 2002 · Boeing 727281 · Air Distribution System
  > (AUS) LH PRIMARY HEAT EXCHANGER SUPPLY LINE CLAMP BROKEN.
- [SDR AUS20020395](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020395.md): Shim · corroded · Mar 27, 2002 · Boeing 727281 · Elevator Structure
  > (AUS) LT ELEVATOR COUNTER WEIGHT SHIM PLATE FITTING HEAVILY CORRODEDZONE 93 STA ELE 210 TO STA ELE 222. CPCP - LEVEL 2 CORROSION.
- [SDR AUS20020405](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020405.md): Fitting · corroded · Mar 23, 2002 · Boeing 727281 · Vertical Stabilizer Miscellaneous Structure
  > (AUS) VERTICAL STABILISER BEARING ATTACHMENT FITTINGS CORRODED. CPCP -LEVEL 2 CORROSION.
- [SDR AUS20020391](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020391.md): Fitting · corroded · Mar 23, 2002 · Boeing 727281 · Horizontal Stabilizer Miscellaneous Structure
  > (AUS) HORIZONTAL STABLISER BEARING ATTACHMENT FITTINGS CORRODED. CPCP - LEVEL 2 CORROSION.
- [SDR AUS20020392](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020392.md): Spar · corroded · Mar 22, 2002 · Boeing 727281 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/Rib
  > (AUS) HORIZONTAL STABILISER CENTRAL UPPER REAR SPAR AREA CORRODED ZONE97 STN BS1586.81. CPCP - LEVEL 2 CORROSION.
- [SDR AUS20020390](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020390.md): Bracket · corroded · Mar 21, 2002 · Boeing 727281 · Wing Miscellaneous Structure
  > (AUS) LT WING BRACKET ATTACHED TO LOWER CHORD DELAMINATED FROM CORROSION ZONE 72, STN WS204.0. CPCP - LEVEL 2 CORROSION.
- [SDR AUS20020397](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020397.md): Sill · corroded · Mar 20, 2002 · Boeing 727281 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > (AUS) RT AFT SERVICE DOOR SILL CHORD CORRODED AT INNER EDGE ATTACHMENT POINT. LEVEL 2 CORROSION.
- [SDR AUS20020396](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020396.md): Sill · corroded · Mar 20, 2002 · Boeing 727281 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > (AUS) LT REAR ENTRY AND SERVICE DOOR AFT LOWER DOOR SILL CORRODED AT INNER PART OF SCUFF PLATE ZONE 24 STA 1035 TO STN 1065. CPCP -LEVEL 2 CORROSION.
- [SDR AUS20020399](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020399.md): Door Frame · corroded · Mar 18, 2002 · Boeing 727281 · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > (AUS) CORROSION FOUND IN EMERGENCY DOOR EXIT (AFT OVERWING) AREA AT LOWER RH CORNER OF WEB ON HATCH ASSEMBLY FRAME ZONE 49 STN 825.95 TO STN 848.95. CPCP - LEVEL 2 CORROSION.
- [SDR AUS20020394](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020394.md): Shim · corroded · Mar 16, 2002 · Boeing 727281 · Elevator Structure
  > (AUS) RT STABILISER ELEVATOR SHIM PLATE FITTINGS CORRODED AT COUNTERWEIGHT ATTACHMENT POINT. CPCP - LEVEL 2 CORROSION.
- [SDR AUS20020393](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020393.md): Skin · corroded · Mar 16, 2002 · Boeing 727281 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Plate/Skin
  > (AUS) RT STABILISER SKIN CORRODED AT ATTACHMENT POINT TO REAR UPPER AUXILIARY SPAR CHORD ZONE 92, ELE 118.0 TO ELE 120.0. CPCP -LEVEL 2 CORROSION.
- [SDR AUS20020398](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020398.md): Seat Track · corroded · Mar 15, 2002 · Boeing 727281 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > (AUS) SEAT TRACK CORRODED AT ZONE 24 STA 1130 TO STA 1110 LBL 2475 LT.CPCP - LEVEL 2 CORROSION.
- [SDR 20000425SH030](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000425SH030.md): Skin · corroded · Jan 14, 2000 · N214F · Boeing 727281 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > FOUND DURING SCHEDULED B-SERVICE CHECK, CORROSION ON INTERNAL SKIN AROUND LEFT SCAN LIGHT. CORROSION POSSIBLY CAUSED BY MOISTURE AROUND THE EDGES OF LIGHT ASSY LEAKING INTO FUSELAGE AREA. (X)
- [SDR 20000425SH029](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000425SH029.md): Stringer · cracked · Jan 14, 2000 · N214F · Boeing 727281 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer
  > FOUND DURING SCHEDULED B-CHECK, CRACK AT END OF STR 15L BS 720C AFT OF SCAN LIGHT. STRINGER CRACK WAS POSSIBLY CAUSED BY CORROSION FOUND IN THIS AREA. (X)
- [SDR 20000425SH028](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000425SH028.md): Stringer · cracked · Jan 14, 2000 · N214F · Boeing 727281 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer
  > FOUND DURING SCHEDULED B-CHECK, STRINGER 15R CRACKED AT END. BS 720B FORWARD OF SCAN LIGHT. STRINGER CRACK WAS POSSIBLY CAUSED BY CORROSION FOUND IN THIS AREA. (X)
- [SDR 20000425SH027](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000425SH027.md): Stringer · cracked · Jan 14, 2000 · N214F · Boeing 727281 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer
  > FOUND DURING SCHEDULED B-SERVICE CHECK. CRACK AT END OF STR 15L, BS 720B FORWARD OF SCAN LIGHT. STRINGER CRACK POSSIBLY CAUSED BY CORROSION FOUND IN THIS AREA. (X)
- [SDR 20000425SH026](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000425SH026.md): Floorbeam · misdrilled · Jan 14, 2000 · N214F · Boeing 727281 · Fuselage Main, Floor Beam
  > FOUND DURING SCHEDULED B-CHECK SERVICE CHECK AND ''G9'' BULKHEAD INSTALLATION, CABIN FLOORBEAM BS 344 UPER CAP HAS ELONGATED HOLES. SUBMITTER STATED HOLES MISDRILLED DURING PREVIOUS MODIFICATION. (X)
- [SDR 20000425SH024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000425SH024.md): Skin · corroded · Jan 14, 2000 · N214F · Boeing 727281 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > FOUND DURING SCHEDULED B-SERVICE CHECK AND ACCOMPLISHMENT OF AD 85-24-02, SB 727-51-17. APPROXIMATELY 1.50 INCH DIAMETER AREA OF EXFOLIATING CORROSION AT WING CENTER SECTION SKIN ABOVE LT AFT HEAT EXCHANGER VIEWED THROUGH AFT OUTBOARD CUT IN FIBERGLASS PLENUM
- [SDR 20000425SH023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000425SH023.md): Skin · corroded · Jan 14, 2000 · N214F · Boeing 727281 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > FOUND DURING SCHEDULED B-MAINTENANCE CHECK, INNER SKIN HAS INTERGRANULAR CORROSION. BS 720B BL 12 INCHES, STR 15R BELOW SCAN LIGHT. CORROSION POSSIBLE CAUSED BY MOISTURE AROUND THE EDGES OF THE LIGHT ASSY LEAKING INTO FUSELAGE AREA. (X)
- [SDR 99ZZZM621](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZM621.md): Fuel Control · leaking · Jun 17, 1999 · N906PG · Boeing 727281 · Fuel Control/Turbine Engines
  > UNSCHEDULED LANDING IN STL DUE TO HIGH FUEL FLOW ON NR 1 ENGINE. FUEL CONTROL WAS FOUND TO BE LEAKING AT MATING SURFACE AFT OF THE MOISTURE TRAP. THE FUEL CONTROL WAS REPLACED, ENGINE TRIMMED AND AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)
- [SDR 99ZZZX1774](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1774.md): Skin · corroded · Mar 23, 1999 · N906PG · Boeing 727281 · Elevator, Plate/Skin
  > DURING A C-CHECK, CORROSION WAS NOTED ON TRAILING EDGE OF INBOARD LOWER SKIN LEFT ELEVATOR.
- [SDR 99ZZZX1773](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1773.md): Vent Door · corroded · Mar 23, 1999 · N906PG · Boeing 727281 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
  > DURING A C-CHECK, CORROSION WAS NOTED ON FORWARD AND AFT VENT DOORS IN C-2 DOOR.
- [SDR 99ZZZX1772](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1772.md): Beam · corroded · Mar 23, 1999 · N906PG · Boeing 727281 · Horizontal Stabilizer Structure
  > DURING A C-CHECK, CORROSION WAS NOTED ON LEFT HORIZONTAL STABLIZER UPPER TRAILING EDGE BEAM.
- [SDR 99ZZZX1771](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1771.md): Skin · corroded · Mar 23, 1999 · N906PG · Boeing 727281 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > DURING A C-CHECK, CORROSION WAS NOTED ON SKIN AT FS 460 AT STR 19R.
- [SDR 99ZZZX1769](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1769.md): Fitting · corroded · Mar 23, 1999 · N906PG · Boeing 727281 · Leading Edge Devices
  > DURING A C-CHECK, CORROSION WAS NOTED ON RIGHT NR 5 LEADING EDGE FLAP NOSE FAIRING AND OUTER DRIVE FITTING.
- [SDR 99ZZZX1768](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1768.md): Bullnose · corroded · Mar 23, 1999 · N906PG · Boeing 727281 · Leading Edge Devices
  > DURING A C-CHECK, CORROSION WAS NOTED ON RIGHT NR 5 LEADING EDGE FLAP NOSE FAIRING AND OUTER DRIVE FITTING.

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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 = '727281'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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