# Service difficulty reports: Boeing 727-31

A list on [Boeing 727-31](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-31.md).

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- [SDR FOTR0301201225306](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FOTR0301201225306.md): Stiffener · cracked · Mar 1, 2012 · N908JE · Boeing 72731 · Wing Miscellaneous Structure
  > RIGHT WING FRONT SPAR VERTICAL STIFFENER CRACKED, WS 200.
- [SDR FOTR0301201225522](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FOTR0301201225522.md): Structure · corroded · Feb 6, 2012 · N908JE · Boeing 72731 · Horizontal Stabilizer Structure
  > RT HORIZ STABILIZER- LOWER CHORD BETWEEN ELEVATOR STA 50.50 AND 66.50 ON AFT SPAR CORRODED.
- [SDR FOTR0301201225523](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FOTR0301201225523.md): Structure · corroded · Feb 1, 2012 · N908JE · Boeing 72731 · Horizontal Stabilizer Structure
  > RT HORIZ STABILIZER- VERTICAL STIFFENER AT ELEVATOR STA 53.91 AT AFT SPAR IS CORRODED.
- [SDR 2009FA0001012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0001012.md): Spar · corroded · Dec 1, 2009 · N908JE · Boeing 72731 · Wing Spar
  > 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 WITH ATTACHED 8100-9.
- [SDR COOSDR030041](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COOSDR030041.md): Skin · delaminated · Jan 1, 2004 · N220NE · Boeing 72731 · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > LT WING IB MID FLAP DELAMINATED.
- [SDR COOSDR030040](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COOSDR030040.md): Skin · delaminated · Jan 1, 2004 · N220NE · Boeing 72731 · Spoilers
  > LT WING GROUND SPOILER (NR 6) UPPER SURFACE TRAILING EDGE DELAMINATED.
- [SDR COOSDR030039](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COOSDR030039.md): Rib · cracked · Jan 1, 2004 · N220NE · Boeing 72731 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/Rib
  > LT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER, ELEV. STA 17.20 ELEVATOR HINGE, OB AFT END, SUPPORT RIB, CRACKED.
- [SDR COOSDR030038](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COOSDR030038.md): Skin · delaminated · Jan 1, 2004 · N220NE · Boeing 72731 · Spoilers
  > RT WING, SPOILER NR 11, LOWER SURFACE DELAMINATED.
- [SDR COOSDR030037](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COOSDR030037.md): Skin · delaminated · Jan 1, 2004 · N220NE · Boeing 72731 · Spoilers
  > RT WING, SPOILER NR 14, LOWER SURFACE DELAMINATED.
- [SDR COOSDR030036](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COOSDR030036.md): Skin · delaminated · Jan 1, 2004 · N220NE · Boeing 72731 · Spoilers
  > RT WING, TE SECTION SPOILER NR 9, UPPER SURFACE, DELAMINATED.
- [SDR COOSDR030035](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COOSDR030035.md): Skin · delaminated · Jan 1, 2004 · N220NE · Boeing 72731 · Spoilers
  > LT WING, SPOILER NR 4, UPPER SURFACE IB END FORWARD SECTION DELAMINATED.
- [SDR COOSDR030034](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COOSDR030034.md): Skin · delaminated · Jan 1, 2004 · N220NE · Boeing 72731 · Ailerons
  > LT WING, OB AILERON TRAILING EDGE LOWER SURFACE DELAMINATED.
- [SDR COOSDR030033](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COOSDR030033.md): Skin · delaminated · Jan 1, 2004 · N220NE · Boeing 72731 · Spoilers
  > LT WING, SPOILER NR 2, UPPER SURFACE IB AND OB, SKIN DELAMINATED.
- [SDR C7WA200300047](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/C7WA200300047.md): Strut · fractured · Oct 17, 2003 · N220NE · Boeing 72731 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck
  > DURNG TAXI, INTERMITTENT GEAR HORN WITH INTERMITTENT RED UNSAFE LIGHT. FOUND RT MAIN LANDING GEAR SIDE STRUT FRACTURED AT STRUT SWIVEL CLEVIS. REMOVED AND REPLACED RT MLG LWR, SIDE STRUT IAW B727 MM 32-11-41.
- [SDR C7WA200200035](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/C7WA200200035.md): Fitting · cracked · Oct 19, 2002 · N220NE · Boeing 72731 · Fuselage Main, Attach Fittings
  > 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 HORIZONTAL FITTING AT STRINGER 14L. BETWEEN BS 930 AND BS 950 IAW SRM.
- [SDR COOSDR010033](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COOSDR010033.md): Fitting · cracked · May 24, 2001 · N220NE · Boeing 72731 · Aileron Control System
  > LEFT WING AILERON, GEAR BOX ASSY P/N 65-24400-13 LUG CRACKED.
- [SDR COOSDR010032](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COOSDR010032.md): Support · cracked · May 24, 2001 · N220NE · Boeing 72731 · Wing, Control Surface Attach Fittings
  > LEFT WING AILERON, SUPPORT ASSY PN 65-21776-7 LUG CRACKED.
- [SDR EISA99171](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA99171.md): Spring · broken · Sep 24, 1999 · N240NE · Boeing 72731 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
  > FORWARD PIT DOOR LIGHT CAME ON AT TAKEOFF. REMOVED AND REPLACED DOOR HANDLE BELL CRANK SPRING. (M)
- [SDR EISA99154](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA99154.md): Angle · corroded · Aug 9, 1999 · N240NE · Boeing 72731 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > DURING ACCOMPLISHMENT OF ROUTINE 'B' CHECK WORKCARD, FOUND CORROSION UNDER FORWARD LAV FLOOR STATION 344. REMOVED CORROSION FABRICATED AND INSTALLED ANGLE, SHIM AND FILLER PER SRM 53-10-8 AND 51-30-2. (M)
- [SDR EISA99148](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA99148.md): Radar · failed · Jul 29, 1999 · N240NE · Boeing 72731 · Weather Radar System
  > 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 2.1.44. (M)
- [SDR EISA99145](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA99145.md): Switch · out of adjust · Jun 2, 1999 · N240NE · Boeing 72731 · Door Warning System
  > LIGHT ILLUMINATED FOR LOWER FORWARD PIT DOOR. ADJUSTED DOOR SWITCH. (M)
- [SDR EISA99131](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA99131.md): Switch · out of adjust · Jun 2, 1999 · N240NE · Boeing 72731 · Door Warning System
  > CABIN PRESSURE CONTROL IN AUTO INOPERABLE. AIR TURN BACK WAS FOR LOWER FORWARD PIT DOOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CHECKED MANUAL SYSTEM AND DEFERRED. ADJUSTED DOOR SWITCH MM CHAPTER 52-70-6. (M)
- [SDR EISA99029](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA99029.md): Smoke Detector · malfunctioned · Feb 18, 1999 · N240NE · Boeing 72731 · Smoke Detection
  > 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 TUBES BENT. REPOSITIONED GROUND TEST GOOD. (M)
- [SDR EISA99003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA99003.md): Smoke Detector · inoperative · Jan 15, 1999 · N240NE · Boeing 72731 · Smoke Detection
  > 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. SYSTEM OPS CHECKS GOOD PER MM 26-17-0. (M)
- [SDR EISA98247](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA98247.md): Accessory Unit · malfunctioned · Oct 6, 1998 · N240NE · Boeing 72731 · Detection System
  > DURING FLIGHT, FIREBELL SOUNDS IN LIGHT/MODERATE PRECIPITATION ON VISIBLE MOISTURE. NO OTHER INDICATIONS OR LIGHTS. REMOVED AND REPLACED FIRE ACCESSORY UNIT WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. OPS CHECK GOOD PER MM 26-12-01. (M)
- [SDR EISA98248](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA98248.md): Smoke Detector · failed · Oct 5, 1998 · N240NE · Boeing 72731 · Smoke Detection
  > 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 PER CHAPTER 26. (M)
- [SDR 98ZZZM782](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZM782.md): Bolt · loose · Sep 4, 1998 · N210NE · Boeing 72731 · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > 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 LEFT, RETURNED TO GSO. TROUBLESHOT AND FOUND LEFT AND RIGHT INBOARD FLAP CARRIAGE BOLTS LOOSE, RETO
- [SDR EISA98212](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA98212.md): Door · out of adjust · Aug 29, 1998 · N240NE · Boeing 72731 · Landing Gear Door Retract Section
  > 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 ADJUSTMENT, ADJUSTED RIGHT DOOR MANUAL RELEASE SYSTEM PER 32-34-21 MM, OPS CHECK GOOD. (M)
- [SDR EISA98211](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA98211.md): Fitting · loose · Aug 25, 1998 · N240NE · Boeing 72731 · Landing Gear Door Actuator
  > 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 GREEN. FOUND BOLTS LOOSE ON RIGHT GEAR DOOR ACTUATOR FITTINGS. TIGHTENED BOLTS TO PROPER TORQUE, RIGGE
- [SDR EISA98210](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA98210.md): Mlg · lack of lube · Aug 25, 1998 · N240NE · Boeing 72731 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > 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 GREEN. PERFORMED GEAR RETRACTION AND EXTENSION TEST. LUBED ALL GEAR FITTINGS PER MM 32. OPS CHECK NOR
- [SDR EISA98174](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA98174.md): Valve · dirty · Jul 21, 1998 · N240NE · Boeing 72731 · Pressure Regulator/Outflow Valve
  > 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 DIRTY. CLEANED VALVE AREA. OPS CHECK ON GROUND. ALL NORMAL DEFECTS NOTED MM 21-00. (X)
- [SDR EISA98181](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA98181.md): Light · inoperative · Jul 17, 1998 · N240NE · Boeing 72731 · Emergency Lighting
  > 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. (X)
- [SDR EISA98166](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA98166.md): Directional Gyro · inoperative · Jul 7, 1998 · N240NE · Boeing 72731 · Directional Gyro and Indicating System
  > 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.md): Line · contaminated · May 25, 1998 · N240NE · Boeing 72731 · Engine EGT/TIT Indicating System
  > 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 LINE. CLEARED LINE. OPS CHECK SATISFACTORY. (X)
- [SDR EISA98108](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA98108.md): Smoke Detector · inoperative · May 16, 1998 · N240NE · Boeing 72731 · Smoke Detection
  > ON PREFLIGHT, FOUND NR 1 SMOKE DETECTOR IN MAIN CARGO COMPARTMENT INOPERATIVE. GENERATED FROM PILOT REPORT. FOUND CONNECTOR WITH CONDENSATION. CLEANED CONNECTOR GROUND. CHECK GOOD MM 26-00. (M)
- [SDR EISA98101](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA98101.md): Smoke Detector · malfunctioned · Apr 22, 1998 · N240NE · Boeing 72731 · Smoke Detection
  > IN-FLIGHT, MAIN CARGO SMOKE DETECTION ILLUMINATED. DEPARTED (CVG), UNSCHEDULED LANDING AT HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA (MDT), CONTINUED TO PHILADELPHIA (PHL). GENERATED BY PILOT REPORT. COMPLETED OPERATIONAL CHECK. OPERATION CHECK GOOD. INSPECTION OF AFT CABI
- [SDR EISA98065](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA98065.md): Actuator · malfunctioned · Mar 22, 1998 · N240NE · Boeing 72731 · Landing Gear Door Actuator
  > 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 RIGHT MAIN GEAR WHEEL WELL DOOR ACTUATOR BYPASSING. REMOVED AND REPLACED RIGHT MAIN GEAR WHEEL WE
- [SDR EISA98057](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA98057.md): Splice · failed · Mar 20, 1998 · N240NE · Boeing 72731 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > 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-SKID RELEASE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. PILOT HAD AIR TURN BACK TO CLE. REPAIRED FAULTY SPLICED TO LANDI
- [SDR EISA97285](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA97285.md): Power Unit · failed · Dec 23, 1997 · N240NE · Boeing 72731 · Fire Detection
  > 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.md): Connector · dirty · Dec 21, 1997 · N240NE · Boeing 72731 · Fire Detection
  > 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.md): Smoke Detector · inoperative · Aug 26, 1997 · N240NE · Boeing 72731 · Smoke Detection
  > 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 MM, PAGE 16. (X)
- [SDR EISA97101](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA97101.md): Retract Mech · malfunctioned · May 23, 1997 · N240NE · Boeing 72731 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > 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). JACKED AIRCRAFT. REF MM-7-11-0. PERFORMED GEAR WING PER MM 32-30-0. COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM.
- [SDR EISA97095](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA97095.md): Fire Module · failed · May 9, 1997 · N240NE · Boeing 72731 · Fire Detection
  > 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 SILENCED EACH TIME. DID NOT RECUR AFTER SMOOTHERD OUT. TEST OK ON PRE AND POST FLIGHT. REMOVED AND R
- [SDR EISA97076](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA97076.md): Pitot Tube · obstruction · Mar 25, 1997 · N240NE · Boeing 72731 · Pitot/Static System
  > 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.md): Engine · failed · Sep 7, 1996 · N240NE · Boeing 72731 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > 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 RECURRING PROBLEM. (M)
- [SDR 96ZZZM59](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZM59.md): Floor Beam · corroded · Dec 8, 1995 · N240NE · Boeing 72731 · Fuselage Main, Floor Beam
  > 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 PARTS PER SRM 51-10-2. (M)
- [SDR EISA95479](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA95479.md): Seat Track · corroded · Dec 4, 1995 · N240NE · Boeing 72731 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > 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. (M)
- [SDR EISA95478](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA95478.md): Frame · cracked · Dec 4, 1995 · N240NE · Boeing 72731 · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > 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 PER SB 727-53-0118. (M)
- [SDR EISA95446](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA95446.md): Floor · corroded · Dec 3, 1995 · N240NE · Boeing 72731 · Fuselage Floor Panel
  > 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 PANEL AND DOUBLER PER SRM 51-10-1.
- [SDR EISA95445](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EISA95445.md): Rib · cracked · Dec 3, 1995 · N240NE · Boeing 72731 · Leading Edge Devices
  > LEFT WING NR 2 SLAT HAS INBOARD RIB CRACKED WHERE ACTUATOR ROD END ATTACHES. INSTALLED DOUBLER PER SRM 57-50-03. (M)

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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 = '72731'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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