# Boeing 727-31 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 1384010 - Manufacturer (registry): BOEING - Model: 727-31 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 3 · Turbo-jet - Seats: 134 - Weight class: 20,000 lb and over - Cruise speed: 435 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Registered aircraft: 1 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-31 Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. None matched. ## Registered aircraft (1) - [N908JE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N908JE): [Jet Assets Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JET%20ASSETS%20INC), [Cheyenne, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Cheyenne), S/N 20115 ## NTSB investigations (8) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB MIA92IA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92IA020), Nov 2, 1991: Boeing 727-31 (N839TW), Gulf Of Mexico, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: THE OVERFILLING OF THE FORWARD LAVATORY DURING SERVICING AND THE FAILURE TO REPLACE THE FILL/RINSE LINE CAP AFTER SERVICING BY THE GROUND SERVICE PERSONNEL WHICH RESULTED IN THE LAVATORY VENTING… - [NTSB NYC90FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA038), Dec 9, 1989: Boeing 727-31 (N727PJ), Newark, NJ, substantial damage. Probable cause: THERMAL DISTRESS OF THE FIRST STAGE TURBINE BLADES OF THE NUBER ONE ENGINE CAUSING A DEGRADATION OF MATERIAL PROPERTIES WHICH RESULTED IN BLADE FRACTURES. THE REASON FOR THE THERMAL DISTRESS WAS NOT… - [NTSB CHI88FA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA223), Aug 27, 1988: Boeing 727-31 (N852TW), Chicago, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: IMPROPER PROCEDURAL CHECKLIST IN WHICH A CRITICAL STEP WAS NOT LISTED. - [NTSB NYC84IA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84IA192), Jun 2, 1984: Boeing 727-31 (N855TW), Flushing, NY, incident, minor damage - [NTSB CHI71AC070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71AC070), Apr 1, 1971: Boeing 727 (N7892), Chicago, IL, no damage - [NTSB CHI69A0103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69A0103), Jun 25, 1969: Boeing 727 (N854TW), Chicago, IL, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC68A0126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC68A0126), Jun 3, 1968: Boeing 727 (N831TW), Flushing, NY, substantial damage - [NTSB MKC65A0053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC65A0053), Mar 17, 1965: Boeing B-727 (N846TW), Kansas City, MO, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (65, newest 50) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Incident 20031010026709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031010026709I), Oct 10, 2003: Boeing 72731 (N220NE), Ketchikan, AK, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot reported normal flight through touchdown. After braking at 60 knots an intermittent gear warning horn was heard lasting 2-3 seconds. Continued to… - [Incident 19980422012889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980422012889I), Apr 22, 1998: Boeing 727100 (N240NE), Middletown, PA. Narrative: aircraft enroute to philadelphia, PA diverted and landed on runway 13 due to a smoke indication in the cargo bay. The aircraft fire fighters… - [Incident 19920607024209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920607024209I), Jun 7, 1992: Boeing 72731 (N240NE), Las Vegas, NV, Minor damage. Nose gear door did not close after takeoff. Returned. Nose steering inoperative. Torque link safety pin missing. - [Incident 19910528023729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910528023729I), May 28, 1991: Boeing 72731 (N854TW), Baltimore, MD. NR1 engine fire warning on climb. Returned. Fire loop sys tem shorted by broken clamp. - [Incident 19910427019089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910427019089I), Apr 27, 1991: Boeing 72731 (N853TW), Indianapolis, IN. NR3 engine oil filter bypass light on. Shut down and landed. Cannon plug defective. Changed filter. - [Incident 19900329012549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900329012549I), Mar 29, 1990: Boeing 72731 (N854TW), St Louis, MO. Hydraulic a system went to zero. NR1 engine firewall coupling cracked and loose. Pump inlet line cracked. - [Accident 19891208065579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891208065579A), Dec 8, 1989: Boeing 72731 (N727PJ), Newark, NJ, Substantial damage. Loud noise, NR1 engine power loss. Shutdown. Landed airport. Engine turbine blade lodge in vertical stabilizer. - [Incident 19891204062459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891204062459I), Dec 4, 1989: Boeing 72731 (N857TW), Columbus, OH, Minor damage. Upper cowl on NR3 engine departed on approach. Found outboard horizontal latch pin and receiver bracket broken. - [Incident 19891014059489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891014059489I), Oct 14, 1989: Boeing 72731 (N230NE), Pomona, NJ. Passenger smoked in lavatory and set off smoke alarm. Passenger had been briefed that it was a non smoking flight. - [Incident 19890731046809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890731046809I), Jul 31, 1989: Boeing 72731 (N854TW), St Louis, MO, Minor damage. Aircraft struck parked truck with left wingtip while taxiing to runway. Damaged wingtip and truck side. - [Incident 19890608055389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890608055389I), Jun 8, 1989: Boeing 72731 (N7892), Miami, FL. Lost cabin pressure on climb . Emergency descent. Oxygen masks deployed. Out flow valve obstructed with insulation. - [Incident 19890511030259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890511030259I), May 11, 1989: Boeing 72731 (N850TW), St Louis, MO. Noise twice after gear retraction. Landed without incident. Suspect heavy piece of cargo shifted during climbout. - [Incident 19890110006229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890110006229I), Jan 10, 1989: Boeing 72731 (N856TW), St Louis, MO. Unsafe left gear light on approach. Made normal landing. Plug and connector wiring insulation aged caused a short. - [Accident 19880827071829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880827071829A), Aug 27, 1988: Boeing 72731 (N852TW), Chicago, IL, Substantial damage. Unable gear at airport. Landed gear up at alternate. Disconnected gear selector rod. Crew damaged manual gear. - [Incident 19880626034429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880626034429I), Jun 26, 1988: Boeing 72731 (N854TW), St Louis, MO. During climbout hydraulic pump light came on and pressure dropped to zero. Returned. Outboard flap valve had failed - [Incident 19880527039879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880527039879I), May 27, 1988: Boeing 72731 (N853TW), St Louis, MO. NR6 leading edge slat failed to retract. Returned to St Louis. Replaced flap actuator and shuttle valve. - [Incident 19880517022639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880517022639I), May 17, 1988: Boeing 727231 (N857TW), St Louis, MO. Throttle stuck on climb out. Returned. Operated normal after returning to gate. Cleaned and lubed for safety check. - [Incident 19880505020579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880505020579I), May 5, 1988: Boeing 72731 (N854TW), St Louis, MO. Gear doors failed to close on gear retraction. Returned. Landing gear accessory control box defective. - [Incident 19871209076299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871209076299I), Dec 9, 1987: Boeing 72731 (N850TW), St Louis, MO. Number 1 engine compressor stalls in climb. Returned. Problem could not be corrected. Replaced engine. - [Incident 19871103072039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871103072039I), Nov 3, 1987: Boeing 72731 (N855TW), St Louis, MO. The right airconditioning pack tripped off during climb. Right pack unable to hold pressure. Aircraft returned. - [Incident 19871027077349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871027077349I), Oct 27, 1987: Boeing 72731 (N857TW), Pittsburgh, PA, Minor damage. Struck a deer on departure. Continued to stl. Left main landing gear flying door assembly torn from its mounting. - [Incident 19871023065749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871023065749I), Oct 23, 1987: Boeing 72731 (N856TW), St Louis, MO. The flaps failed to fully retract after takeoff. Aircraft safely returned. Flap control valve malfunctioned. - [Incident 19870903066319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870903066319I), Sep 3, 1987: Boeing 72731 (N854TW), St Louis, MO. Inboard flaps stuck at 2 degrees on climbout. Returned and replaced faulty position indicator. - [Incident 19870812066339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870812066339I), Aug 12, 1987: Boeing 727100 (N7892), Glendale, AZ, Minor damage. Caught in strong thermal activity during landing flair and dragged a wing tip on the runway. - [Incident 19870713046649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870713046649I), Jul 13, 1987: Boeing 72731 (N831TW), St Louis, MO. Vibration in climb. Found rudder hinge panel damaged. - [Incident 19870617035829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870617035829I), Jun 17, 1987: Boeing 72731 (N851TW), St Louis, MO. Fire warning bell on takeoff. Engine shutdown, returned. Bleed duct failed at the anti-ice tube connection. - [Incident 19870313026759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870313026759I), Mar 13, 1987: Boeing 72731 (N889TW), St Louis, MO. Engine shutdown due to fire warning. Found the gland nut backed off the oil cooler ejector valve. - [Incident 19861226079869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861226079869I), Dec 26, 1986: Boeing 72731 (N844TW), St Louis, MO. Intermittant electrical smoke from under glare shield. Unable to determine cause. - [Incident 19861104069469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861104069469I), Nov 4, 1986: Boeing 72731 (N831TW), St Louis, MO, Minor damage. Heavy vibration and decay of engine parameters before engine was shut down. Found metal in the tailpipe. - [Incident 19861029065929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861029065929I), Oct 29, 1986: Boeing 72731 (N839TW), St Louis, MO. Tower reported tire damage. Crew performed emergency landing procedures with no further difficulties. - [Incident 19861024063239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861024063239I), Oct 24, 1986: Boeing 72731 (N853TW), St Louis, MO. Unable to normally retract gear after takeoff, returned. Found a broken wire at gear lever latch solenoid. - [Incident 19860910056549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860910056549I), Sep 10, 1986: Boeing 72731 (N853TW), St Louis, MO. Lost a system hydraulics. Manually extended gear. Safe landing. Found flap actuaztor blanking plug failed. - [Incident 19860807071819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860807071819I), Aug 7, 1986: Boeing 72731 (N852TW), St Louis, MO. Engine shutdown after thrust reverser deploy light came on. Returned. Found a contained turbine failure. - [Incident 19860613033039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860613033039I), Jun 13, 1986: Boeing 72731 (N889TW), St Louis, MO. A system hydraulic quantity loss en route. Safe landing. Found leaking line in the aft airstair area. - [Incident 19860613031719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860613031719I), Jun 13, 1986: Boeing 72731 (N854TW), St Louis, MO. Aft cargo door warning light came on. Manually controlled pressurization. Aft edge of rear cargo door not latched. - [Incident 19860511022809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860511022809I), May 11, 1986: Boeing 72731 (N7892), St Louis, MO. A system hydraulic went to zero in cruise. Landed safely. Found lower rudder hydraulic boost package leaking. - [Incident 19860509025009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860509025009I), May 9, 1986: Boeing 72731 (N853TW), St Louis, MO. Loud noise heard on takeoff roll. Aborted. Variable winds and thunderstorms in area may have caused the noise. - [Incident 19860425023539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860425023539I), Apr 25, 1986: Boeing 72731 (N846TW), St Louis, MO. Red gear lights remained on after gear doors closed after takeoff. Returned. Changed gear accessory box. - [Incident 19860228008759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860228008759I), Feb 28, 1986: Boeing 72731 (N853TW), St Louis, MO. Vibration noted on NR2 engine during cruise. Shutdown when monitor went off high scale. Turbine blades missing. - [Incident 19860212010659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860212010659I), Feb 12, 1986: Boeing 72731 (N853TW), Omaha, NE. NR1 engine lost power during climb. Shutdown and returned. Engine to be replaced. - [Incident 19860201003519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860201003519I), Feb 1, 1986: Boeing 72731 (N854TW), St Louis, MO. Engine shutdown after low oil pressure filter bypass light came on. Replaced switches, connectors and oil screen. - [Incident 19860131003529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860131003529I), Jan 31, 1986: Boeing 72731 (N855TW), St Louis, MO. Nose gear unsafe indication and hydraulic fluid loss. Safe landing, gear pinned. - [Incident 19860108003159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860108003159I), Jan 8, 1986: Boeing 72731 (N889TW), St Louis, MO, Minor damage. During climb aircraft rolled and buffeted with flap slat retraction. Found inboard slat track extend stops missing. - [Incident 19860106003169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860106003169I), Jan 6, 1986: Boeing 72731 (N856TW), St Louis, MO. Windshield arced with smoke after takeoff. Grommet type washer allowed powerline to contact windshield frame. - [Incident 19851222068689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851222068689I), Dec 22, 1985: Boeing 72731 (N852TW), Kansas City, MO. Lost a system hydraulics after retracting flaps. Alternate procedure for gear extension. Flap drive motor leaking. - [Incident 19851014055949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851014055949I), Oct 14, 1985: Boeing 72731 (N846TW), St Louis, MO. Heat valve stuck open during descent. Engine shutdown at touchdown. Replaced number 2 heat valve. - [Incident 19850824052089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850824052089I), Aug 24, 1985: Boeing 72731 (N856TW), Kansas City, MO, Minor damage. Wingtip contacted runway during touch and go landing. Damage to slat and flap found on post flight inspection. - [Incident 19850716037369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850716037369I), Jul 16, 1985: Boeing 72731 (N856TW), St Louis, MO. Lost a system hydraulic quantity indication. Gear manually extended. Found faulty seal on hydraulic pump. - [Incident 19840907053439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840907053439I), Sep 7, 1984: Boeing 727 (N853TW), Chicago, IL. Had to lower nose gear manually. Replaced nose drag brace and actuator. Emergency equipment on standby. - [Incident 19840704036029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840704036029I), Jul 4, 1984: Boeing 72731 (N856TW), Chicago, IL, Minor damage. Engine fire warning light on. Reduced power to idle. Light went out. Engine antiice duct split near engine case. All 65: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-31/incidents.md ## Service difficulty reports (80, newest 50) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR FOTR0301201225306](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FOTR0301201225306), Mar 1, 2012: STIFFENER. CRACKED. RIGHT WING FRONT SPAR VERTICAL STIFFENER CRACKED, WS 200. - [SDR FOTR0301201225522](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FOTR0301201225522), Feb 6, 2012: STRUCTURE. CORRODED. RT HORIZ STABILIZER- LOWER CHORD BETWEEN ELEVATOR STA 50.50 AND 66.50 ON AFT SPAR CORRODED. - [SDR FOTR0301201225523](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FOTR0301201225523), Feb 1, 2012: STRUCTURE. CORRODED. RT HORIZ STABILIZER- VERTICAL STIFFENER AT ELEVATOR STA 53.91 AT AFT SPAR IS CORRODED. - [SDR 2009FA0001012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0001012), Dec 1, 2009: SPAR. CORRODED. LT WING REAR SPAR UPPER SPAR CHORD CORRODED OUT OF LIMITS AT WING STA70 - STA 189 AND CRACKED AT WING STA 177. REPLACE SPAR CHORD SECTION IAW SR NR 1-1446626958 - [SDR COOSDR030041](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COOSDR030041), Jan 1, 2004: SKIN. DELAMINATED. LT WING IB MID FLAP DELAMINATED. - [SDR COOSDR030040](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COOSDR030040), Jan 1, 2004: SKIN. DELAMINATED. LT WING GROUND SPOILER (NR 6) UPPER SURFACE TRAILING EDGE DELAMINATED. - [SDR COOSDR030039](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COOSDR030039), Jan 1, 2004: RIB. CRACKED. LT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER, ELEV. STA 17.20 ELEVATOR HINGE, OB AFT END, SUPPORT RIB, CRACKED. - [SDR COOSDR030038](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COOSDR030038), Jan 1, 2004: SKIN. DELAMINATED. RT WING, SPOILER NR 11, LOWER SURFACE DELAMINATED. - [SDR COOSDR030037](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COOSDR030037), Jan 1, 2004: SKIN. DELAMINATED. RT WING, SPOILER NR 14, LOWER SURFACE DELAMINATED. - [SDR COOSDR030036](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COOSDR030036), Jan 1, 2004: SKIN. DELAMINATED. RT WING, TE SECTION SPOILER NR 9, UPPER SURFACE, DELAMINATED. - [SDR COOSDR030035](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COOSDR030035), Jan 1, 2004: SKIN. DELAMINATED. LT WING, SPOILER NR 4, UPPER SURFACE IB END FORWARD SECTION DELAMINATED. - [SDR COOSDR030034](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COOSDR030034), Jan 1, 2004: SKIN. DELAMINATED. LT WING, OB AILERON TRAILING EDGE LOWER SURFACE DELAMINATED. - [SDR COOSDR030033](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COOSDR030033), Jan 1, 2004: SKIN. DELAMINATED. LT WING, SPOILER NR 2, UPPER SURFACE IB AND OB, SKIN DELAMINATED. - [SDR C7WA200300047](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/C7WA200300047), Oct 17, 2003: STRUT. FRACTURED. DURNG TAXI, INTERMITTENT GEAR HORN WITH INTERMITTENT RED UNSAFE LIGHT. FOUND RT MAIN LANDING GEAR SIDE STRUT FRACTURED AT STRUT SWIVEL CLEVIS. REMOVED AND REPLA - [SDR C7WA200200035](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/C7WA200200035), Oct 19, 2002: FITTING. CRACKED. DURING CPCP INSPECTION WITH JOB CARD C5322401 FOUND 8 INCH CRACK IN MAIN DECK HORIZONTAL FITTING BETWEEN BS 930 AND BS 950 AT STR 14L. C/A: REMOVED AND REPLACED - [SDR COOSDR010033](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COOSDR010033), May 24, 2001: FITTING. CRACKED. LEFT WING AILERON, GEAR BOX ASSY P/N 65-24400-13 LUG CRACKED. - [SDR COOSDR010032](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COOSDR010032), May 24, 2001: SUPPORT. CRACKED. LEFT WING AILERON, SUPPORT ASSY PN 65-21776-7 LUG CRACKED. - [SDR EISA99171](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA99171), Sep 24, 1999: SPRING. BROKEN. FORWARD PIT DOOR LIGHT CAME ON AT TAKEOFF. REMOVED AND REPLACED DOOR HANDLE BELL CRANK SPRING. (M) - [SDR EISA99154](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA99154), Aug 9, 1999: ANGLE. CORRODED. DURING ACCOMPLISHMENT OF ROUTINE 'B' CHECK WORKCARD, FOUND CORROSION UNDER FORWARD LAV FLOOR STATION 344. REMOVED CORROSION FABRICATED AND INSTALLED ANGLE, SHIM - [SDR EISA99148](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA99148), Jul 29, 1999: RADAR. FAILED. WEATHER RADAR WOULD NOT PAINT. WEATHER RADAR COMPONENTS REMOVED AND BENCHED CHECKED. REINSTALLED COMPONENTS, CHECKS OK PER MM 3440-20 REF EAGLE ONE WO ITEM 2.1. - [SDR EISA99145](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA99145), Jun 2, 1999: SWITCH. OUT OF ADJUST. LIGHT ILLUMINATED FOR LOWER FORWARD PIT DOOR. ADJUSTED DOOR SWITCH. (M) - [SDR EISA99131](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA99131), Jun 2, 1999: SWITCH. OUT OF ADJUST. CABIN PRESSURE CONTROL IN AUTO INOPERABLE. AIR TURN BACK WAS FOR LOWER FORWARD PIT DOOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CHECKED MANUAL SYSTEM AND DEFERRED. ADJUSTED DOOR SWI - [SDR EISA99029](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA99029), Feb 18, 1999: SMOKE DETECTOR. MALFUNCTIONED. DURING CRUISE, CARGO SMOKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITH NO SECONDARY INDICATIONS OF SMOKE. GROUND TEST OF SYSTEM CHECKS GOOD. FOUND MOISTURE ON WALLS AND TWO VENT TUB - [SDR EISA99003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA99003), Jan 15, 1999: SMOKE DETECTOR. INOPERATIVE. DURING CRUISE CARGO SMOKE DETECTOR ILLUMINATED WITH NO EVIDENCE OF SMOKE, LIGHT REMAINED ON WITH DOOR OPEN ON GROUND. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 1 SMOKE DETECTOR. - [SDR EISA98247](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA98247), Oct 6, 1998: ACCESSORY UNIT. MALFUNCTIONED. DURING FLIGHT, FIREBELL SOUNDS IN LIGHT/MODERATE PRECIPITATION ON VISIBLE MOISTURE. NO OTHER INDICATIONS OR LIGHTS. REMOVED AND REPLACED FIRE ACCESSORY UNIT WIT - [SDR EISA98248](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA98248), Oct 5, 1998: SMOKE DETECTOR. FAILED. ON PREFLIGHT, NR 3 SMOKE DETECTOR IN CABIN WOULD NOT TEST. GENERATED FROM MAINTENANCE REPORT. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 3 CABIN SMOKE DETECTOR. OPS CHECK NORMAL P - [SDR 98ZZZM782](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZM782), Sep 4, 1998: BOLT. LOOSE. FLT 206 - AFTER TAKEOFF FROM GSO, AIRCRAFT HAS A VERY STRONG VIBRATION ANYTIME IT IS TURNED TO THE RIGHT. VIBRATION CEASED WHEN THE AIRCRAFT WAS ROLLED TO THE L - [SDR EISA98212](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA98212), Aug 29, 1998: DOOR. OUT OF ADJUST. RIGHT MAIN GEAR DOOR OPENS INFLIGHT WITH GEAR LEVER IN OFF POSITION. GENERATED BY PILOT REPORT. FOUND RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR DOOR MANUAL RELEASE SYSTEM OUT OF - [SDR EISA98211](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA98211), Aug 25, 1998: FITTING. LOOSE. RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR WILL NOT RETRACT, INDICATORS SHOW RIGHT MAIN GEAR UNSAFE AND RIGHT DOOR OPEN WHEN HANDLE IS MOVED TO OFF RIGHT MAIN SHOWS IMMEDIATE GREE - [SDR EISA98210](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA98210), Aug 25, 1998: MLG. LACK OF LUBE. RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR WILL NOT RETRACT, INDICATORS SHOW RIGHT MAIN GEAR UNSAFE AND RIGHT DOOR OPEN WHEN HANDLE IS MOVED TO OFF RIGHT MAIN SHOWS IMMEDIATE GREE - [SDR EISA98174](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA98174), Jul 21, 1998: VALVE. DIRTY. PHL - AFTER TAKEOFF, AIRCRAFT WOULD NOT PRESSURIZE IN ANY MODE OR BLEED CONFIGURATION. RETURNED TO PHL. GENERATED FROM PILOT REPORT. FROUND LEFT OUT FLOW VALVE - [SDR EISA98181](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA98181), Jul 17, 1998: LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT INOPERATIVE L1 DOOR. CORRECTIVE ACTION: REMOVED AND REPLACED EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT ASSEMBLY. OPS CHECK GOOD. TT: 61,936:46 HOURS. TC: 45,116 - [SDR EISA98166](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA98166), Jul 7, 1998: DIRECTIONAL GYRO. INOPERATIVE. NR 2 HSI AND NR 1 COMPASS (RMI) INOPERATIVE, AIR TURN BACK TO BRADLEY. INSTALLED SERVICEABLE NR 2 DIRECTIONAL GYRO. OPS CHECK SATISFACTORY. (M) - [SDR EISA98122](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA98122), May 25, 1998: LINE. CONTAMINATED. TAKEOFF ABORTED (BDL) BRADLEY DUE TO NR 3 ENGINE ABNORMAL EPR READING (HIGH). EGT, N1 NORMAL. THROTTLE 3 INCHES AFT OF NORMAL POSITION. FOUND MOISTURE IN PT 2 L - [SDR EISA98108](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA98108), May 16, 1998: SMOKE DETECTOR. INOPERATIVE. ON PREFLIGHT, FOUND NR 1 SMOKE DETECTOR IN MAIN CARGO COMPARTMENT INOPERATIVE. GENERATED FROM PILOT REPORT. FOUND CONNECTOR WITH CONDENSATION. CLEANED CONNECTOR - [SDR EISA98101](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA98101), Apr 22, 1998: SMOKE DETECTOR. MALFUNCTIONED. IN-FLIGHT, MAIN CARGO SMOKE DETECTION ILLUMINATED. DEPARTED (CVG), UNSCHEDULED LANDING AT HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA (MDT), CONTINUED TO PHILADELPHIA (PHL). GENER - [SDR EISA98065](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA98065), Mar 22, 1998: ACTUATOR. MALFUNCTIONED. DURING TAKEOFF FROM IND, RIGHT MAIN GEAR SLOW TO RETRACT. CYCLED THREE TIMES PER MAINTENANCE REQUEST. NO HELP. RETURNED TO IND PER MAINTENANCE REQUEST. FOUND RI - [SDR EISA98057](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA98057), Mar 20, 1998: SPLICE. FAILED. ON TAKEOFF OUT OF CLE, UNABLE TO RETRACT LANDING GEAR, TRIED CYCLING HANDLE SEVERAL TIMES, WOULD GO TO OFF POSITION ONLY. WHEN POSITION BACK DOWN HAD BOTH ANTI- - [SDR EISA97285](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA97285), Dec 23, 1997: POWER UNIT. FAILED. NR 1 ENGINE FIRE WARNING NO TEST. REPLACED ENGINE, OPERATING POWER UNIT. OPS CHECK NORMAL PER MM 26-00. (X) - [SDR EISA971281](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA971281), Dec 21, 1997: CONNECTOR. DIRTY. NR 1 FIRE TEST INOPERABLE WHEN PUSHED TO RIGHT SIDE. REMOVED AND CLEANED PINS. RE-INSTALLED FIRE WARNING. UNIT OPS CHECK GOOD PER MM 26-00. (X) - [SDR EISA97178](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA97178), Aug 26, 1997: SMOKE DETECTOR. INOPERATIVE. SMOKE DETECTOR LIGHT ON. TROUBLESHOT SYSTEM, FOUND NR 5 SMOKE DETECTOR INOPERATIVE. REPLACED SMOKE DETECTOR, SYSTEM GOOD IAW MM 26-10-0 AND AERONAUTICAL ENGINE - [SDR EISA97101](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA97101), May 23, 1997: RETRACT MECH. MALFUNCTIONED. UPON RETRACTION, RIGHT GEAR DOOR LIGHT ON A-SYSTEM HYD PRESS 800 TO 1000 PSI. RECYCLED GEAR. RIGHT GEAR DID NOT RETRACT. EXTENDED GEAR, LANDING NORMAL (ATB). JA - [SDR EISA97095](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA97095), May 9, 1997: FIRE MODULE. FAILED. AT FLT LEVEL 39,000 AND CHOPPY/MODERATE TURBULENCE, FIRE BELL SOUNDED WITH NO ACCOMPANYING LIGHTS OR ABNORMAL INDICATIONS. IT OCCURRED APPROX 10 TIMES. WE SILEN - [SDR EISA97076](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA97076), Mar 25, 1997: PITOT TUBE. OBSTRUCTION. ON DEPARTURE MCO, CAPTAINS AIRSPEED WOULD NOT GO PAST 120 KNOTS, RETURNED TO MCO. CLEANED OBSTRUCTION FROM CAPTAINS PITOT TUBE, OPS CHECK GOOD. (M) - [SDR EISA96147](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA96147), Sep 7, 1996: ENGINE. FAILED. NR 1 ENGINE ICING LIGHT BLINKED ON AND OFF 2-3 TIMES. NR 1 ENGINE BEGAN TO FLUCTUATE AND FAILED SHORTLY THEREAFTER. IN FLIGHT, RESTART WAS SUCCESSFULL. NO RECUR - [SDR 96ZZZM59](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZM59), Dec 8, 1995: FLOOR BEAM. CORRODED. FORWARD CARGO COMPARTMENT FLOOR BEAM LOWER CHORD HAS CORROSION, BTW BL-0 AND RBL 34. CUT OUT AFFECTED AREA FABRICATED REPAIR PARTS PER 53-10-8, INSTALLED REPAIR - [SDR EISA95479](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA95479), Dec 4, 1995: SEAT TRACK. CORRODED. CABIN INTERIOR, CORROSION AT RIGHT INBOARD SEAT TRACK BETWEEN STATION 680-700 (23 INCHES RIGHT OF BL 0). INSTALLED NEW SECTION OF SEAT TRACK PER SRM 53-10-05. ( - [SDR EISA95478](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA95478), Dec 4, 1995: FRAME. CRACKED. CRACK EMANATING FROM FASTENER HOLE AT FWD SIDE OF LANDING GEAR SUPPORT BEAM STATION 940L CABIN INTERIOR BELOW FLOOR LEVEL. INSTALLED DOUBLER ANGLES AND STRAP PE - [SDR EISA95446](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA95446), Dec 3, 1995: FLOOR. CORRODED. CORROSION AT FORWARD LAV FLOOR PANEL BETWEEN STATION 290-300. REMOVED BAD PART OF FLOOR, FABRICATED NEW PIECE AND DOUBLER PER SRM 57-10-6. INSTALLED FABRICATED - [SDR EISA95445](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA95445), Dec 3, 1995: RIB. CRACKED. LEFT WING NR 2 SLAT HAS INBOARD RIB CRACKED WHERE ACTUATOR ROD END ATTACHES. INSTALLED DOUBLER PER SRM 57-50-03. (M) All 80: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-31/reports.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.