Boeing 727

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_key = '727'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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SDR 2001FA0000277Housing · corrodedHOUSING ASSEMBLY IS CORRODED ON THE SEAL PLATE SURFACE, IN THE CHECK VALVE PORTS AND BOLT HOLES. HOUSING ASSEMBLY IS MADE FROM MAGNESIUM ALLOY AND IS EXTREMELY SUSCEPTIBLE TO DISSIMILAR METAL CORROSION AND CRACKS.Jul 23, 2001 · Boeing 727 · Elevator Control SystemSDR 2001FA0000281Housing · crackedTHE HOUSING HAD A CRACK IN THE CENTER OF THE BARREL.Jul 17, 2001 · Boeing 727 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 2001FA0000279Housing · crackedHOUSING IS CRACKED ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE PORTS. INSTALL HOUSING PN 65-44947-15.Jul 16, 2001 · Boeing 727 · Drag Control SystemSDR 2001FA0000278Housing · corrodedHOUSING ASSEMBLY IS CORRODED ON THE SEAL PLATE SURFACE, IN THE CHECK VALVE PORTS AND BOLT HOLES. HOUSING ASSEMBLY IS MADE FROM MAGNESIUM ALLOY AND IS EXTREMELY SUSCEPTIBLE TO DISSIMILAR METAL CORROSION AND CRACKS.Jul 16, 2001 · Boeing 727* · Elevator Control SystemSDR IU62001F00011Cap · erodedSEALING SURFACE OF THE CAP ASSEMBLY HAS EROSION AND PITTING. DISSIMILAR METAL CORROSION. MADE FROM MAGNESIUM.Jun 14, 2001 · Boeing 727* · Elevator Control SystemSDR IU62001F00010Housing · erodedSEALING SURFACE OF ELBOW HOUSING HAS EROSION AND PITTING. DISSIMILAR METAL CORROSION. MADE FROM MAGNESIUM.Jun 14, 2001 · Boeing 727* · Elevator Control SystemSDR IU62001F00009Cap · erodedSEALING SURFACE OF THE CAP ASSEMBLY HAS EROSION AND PITTING. DISSIMILAR METAL CORROSION. MADE FROM MAGNESIUM.Jun 13, 2001 · Boeing 727* · Elevator Control SystemSDR IU62001F00006Housing · corrodedHOUSING ASSEMBLY IS CORRODED ON THE SEAL PLATE SURFACE, IN THE CHECK VALVE PORTS AND BOLT HOLES. HOUSING ASSEMBLY IS MADE FROM MAGNESIUM ALLOY AND IS EXTREMELY SUSCEPTIBLE TO DISSIMILAR METAL CORROSION AND CRACKS.Jun 13, 2001 · Boeing 727 · Elevator Control SystemSDR 2001FA0000013Housing · crackedHOUSING ASSEMBLY IS CRACKED ON THE SEAL PLATE SURFACE. PROBABLE CAUSE: HOUSING ASSEMBLY IS MADE FROM MAGNESIUM ALLOY AND IS EXTREMELY SUSCEPTIBLE TO DISSIMILAR METAL CORROSION AND CRACKS.May 21, 2001 · Boeing 727* · Elevator Control SystemSDR 2001FA0000012Housing · brokenHOUSING HAS A BROKEN AFT MOUNT. PROBABLE CAUSE: MISHANDLEDMay 21, 2001 · Boeing 727 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 2001FA0000016Housing · corrodedELBOW HOUSING HAS SEVERE CORROSION IN BOLT HOLES, CHEDK VALVE PORT, PACKING LANDS AND ON SEALING SURFACE FACE. PROBABLE CAUSE: DISSIMILAR CORROSION. RECOMMENDATIONS: REPLACE MAGNESIUM ELBOW WITH ALUMINUM ALLOY.May 18, 2001 · Boeing 727 · Elevator Control SystemSDR 2001FA0000015Housing · corrodedHOUSING ASSEMBLY HAS PITTING AND CORROSION IN BOLT HOLES, CAP ASSEMBLIES, PORTS AND SEALING SURFACES. PROBABLE CAUSE: DISSIMILAR CORROSION. RECOMMENDATIONS: REPLACE MAGNESIUM HOUSING ASSEMBLIES WITH ALUMINUM ALLOY.May 18, 2001 · Boeing 727* · Elevator Control SystemSDR 2001FA0000014Barrel · corrodedBARREL ASSEMBLY HAS PITTING AND EROSION IN MAIN BORE. PROBABLE CAUSE: DISSIMILAR CORROSION.May 18, 2001 · Boeing 727* · Elevator Control SystemSDR UPS01435563Connector · shortedDURING GROUND LOADING OPERATIONS SMOKE WAS REPORTED COMING FROM 19L1 SMART WHEEL. MAINT REPORTED FINDING 19L1 PDU AND ASSOC WIRING SMOKING AT THIS POS. ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR WAS REMOVED AND STOWED C/B WAS PULLED AND COLLARED BY PVG MECH HEUN.THIS ITEM WAS PLAApr 13, 2001 · N521UP · Boeing 727* · AC Power Distribution SystemSDR 20010417CW006Housing · crackedHOUSING ASSEMBLY IS CRACKED ON THE SEAL PLATE SURFACE. PROBABLE CAUSE IS HOUSING ASSEMBLY IS MADE FROM MAGNESIUM ALLOY AND IS EXTREMELY SUSCEPTIBLE TO DISSIMILAR METAL CORROSION AND CRACKS.Mar 20, 2001 · Boeing 727* · Elevator Control SystemSDR XNA01003Indicator · malfunctionedDURING TAXI FLAPS POS TO 150 LEADING EDGE FLAP INDICATOR REMAINED AMBER.Feb 8, 2001 · N793A · Boeing 727* · Leading Edge Slat Position Indicating SystemSDR DL72L002461Sensor · faultyON LIFT OFF A/C ROLLED TO THE RT - REQUIRED LEFT YOKE TO LEVEL WINGS - SUSPECT FUEL IMBALANCE - FOUND NR 1 FUEL QTY SYSTEM IN ERROR - REPLACED COMPENSATORDec 15, 2000 · N510DA · Boeing 727* · Fuel StorageSDR UPS00234547Light · inoperativeINSPECTION TYPE:N/A AISLE 19 EMERG LIGHT INOP R AND R EMERG LIGHT BATT PACK. OPS CHECK GOODDec 13, 2000 · Boeing 727 · Emergency LightingSDR XNA00018Window · leakingWITH A/C PRESSURIZED R-1 WINDOW LEAKS.Dec 13, 2000 · N793A · Boeing 727 · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR XNA00019Window · crackedR-1 WINDOW CRACKED SEVERELY DURING FLIGHT.Dec 13, 2000 · N793A · Boeing 727 · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR UPS00234530Light · inoperativeINSPECTION TYPE:N/A RT SIDE AFT EXIT LIGHT NOT WORKING REPLACED BATTERY PACK. OPS CHECK NORMALDec 6, 2000 · Boeing 727 · Emergency LightingSDR UPS00234529Light · inoperativeINSPECTION TYPE:N/A WALKWAY EXIT LIGHT AT SEAT 16 NOT WORKING REPLACED BATTERY PACK. OPS CHECK NORMALDec 6, 2000 · Boeing 727 · Emergency LightingSDR UPS00234528Light · inoperativeINSPECTION TYPE:N/A WALKWAY LIGHT AT SEAT 11 NOT WORKING REPLACED BATTERY PACK. OPS CHECK NORMALDec 6, 2000 · Boeing 727 · Emergency LightingSDR DL72L002317Light · inoperativeIRR- AFT AIRSTAIR OVERHEAD EMERGENCY LITE ASSY INOP. CA- RPLD SAME.Nov 27, 2000 · N509DA · Boeing 727* · Emergency LightingSDR DL72L002298Battery · inoperativeIRREG / L1 DOOR EMERGENCY LIGHT WILL NOT GO BRIGHT . REPLACED BATTERY - OPN CKS NMLNov 24, 2000 · N507DA · Boeing 727* · Exterior LightingSDR DL72L002289Lens · crackedPASS. ST 21D EMERGENCY TRACK LIGHTING FLOOR LIGHT DAMAGED CA- RPLD LENSNov 23, 2000 · N504DA · Boeing 727* · Emergency LightingSDR 20001212SH014Housing · corrodedHOUSING ASSY IS CORRODED ON THE SEAL PLATE SURFACES, BOLT HOLES AND CHECK VALVE PORTS. POSSIBLE CAUSE, HOUSING ASSY IS MADE FROM MAGNESIUM ALLOY AND IS EXTREMELY SUSCEPTIBLE TO DISSIMILAR METAL CORROSION AND CRACKS. (X)Nov 8, 2000 · Boeing 727* · Elevator Control SystemSDR 20001212SH018Motor · failedSHAFT SEAL (105) PN 569341 HAD SCREWS (110A) PN 580867 BACKING OUT, BUT CAUSING SHAFT SEAL TO BLOW OUT. THE SHAFT SEAL AND SCREWS WERE STAKED PER CMM. POSSIBLE CAUSE, SCREWS 110A DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH THREAD ENGAGEMENT. (X)Oct 19, 2000 · Boeing 727* · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR 20001102SH011Housing · corrodedHOUSING ASSY CORRODED ON THE SEAL PLATE SURFACES, BOLT HOLES, AND CHECK VALVE PORTS. HOUSING ASSY IS MADE FROM MAGNESIUM ALLOY AND IS EXTREMELY SUSCEPTIBLE TO DISSIMILAR METAL CORROSION AND CRACKS. (X)Sep 12, 2000 · Boeing 727* · Elevator Control SystemSDR 20001102SH010Housing · corrodedHOUSING ASSY IS CORRODED ON THE SEAL PLATE SURFACES, BOLT HOLES, AND CHECK VALVE PORTS. HOUSING ASSY IS MADE FROM MAGNESIUM ALLOY AND IS EXTREMELY SUSCEPTIBLE TO DISSIMILAR METAL CORROSION AND CRACKS. (X)Sep 12, 2000 · Boeing 727* · Elevator Control SystemSDR 20001102SH013Housing · crackedBODY HAD CRACKS IN BOTH THE EXTEND AND RETRACT PORTS. STRESS AND FATIGUE, TIME IN SERVICE UNKNOWN. (X)Aug 23, 2000 · Boeing 727* · Leading Edge Slat ActuatorSDR 20000828SH014Screw · wrong partSHAFT SEAL O-RING HAD BLOWN OUT BETWEEN THE BEARING SLEEVE MOTOR HOUSING. RETAINING SCREW IS MISSING. POSSIBLE CAUSE, INCORRECT SCREWS WERE INSTALLED. PN 59557 SCREWS ARE INSTALLED AND SCREWS, PN 579660, ARE REQUIRED PER THE MANUAL. PRIOR HISTORY HAS SHOWNJul 18, 2000 · Boeing 727* · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR 20000828SH016Housing · crackedHOUSING ASSY IS CRACKED ON THE SEAL PLATE SEALING SURFACE ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HOUSING, SYSTEM ''B''. POSSIBLE CAUSE, HOUSING ASSY IS MADE FROM MAGNESIUM ALLOY AND IS EXTREMELY SUSPECTIBLE TO DISSIMILAR METAL CORROSION AND CRACKS. (X)Jul 7, 2000 · Boeing 727* · Elevator Control SystemSDR 20000828SH012Housing · crackedBODY ASSY IS CRACKED AT INLET PRESSURE PORT OF SLIDE BORE. POSSIBLE CAUSE, STRESS, FATIGUE. (X)Jun 28, 2000 · Boeing 727* · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR 20000802SH001Housing · corroded****PART LOC: BOLT HOLES, CHECK VALVE PORTS, SEAL PLATE SURFACES***HOUSING ASSY IS MADE FROM MAGNESIUM ALLOY AND IS EXTREMELY SUSCEPTIBLE TO DISSIMILAR METAL CORROSION IN THE LOCATIONS INDICATED. (X)Jun 7, 2000 · Boeing 727* · Elevator Control SystemSDR 20000802SH002Housing · corroded*********PART LOC: BOLT HOLES, CHECK VALVE, PORTS, SEAL PLATE SURFACES)*****HOUSING ASSY IS MADE FROM MAGNESIUM ALLOY AND IS EXTREMELY SUSCEPTIBLE TO DISSIMILAR METAL CORROSION IN THE LOCATIONS INDICATED. (X)Jun 5, 2000 · Boeing 727* · Elevator Control SystemSDR 20000802SH003Drum · obstructedBROKEN SCREW (48) WAS FOUND WEDGED BETWEEN DRUM ASSY CAUSING UNIT TO JAM AND NOT ROTATE. POSSIBLY CAUSED BY FATIGUE. (X)Jun 1, 2000 · Boeing 727* · Stabilizer Control SystemSDR 20000608SH023Housing · corrodedHOUSING ASSY IS MADE FROM MAGNESIUM ALLOY AND IS EXTREMELY SUSCEPTIBLE TO DISSIMILAR METAL CORROSION IN THE LOCATIONS INDICATED. (X)May 25, 2000 · Boeing 727* · Elevator Control SystemSDR 20000608SH017Harness · wrong partTHE UNIT HAS SEVERAL WIRES INSTALLED IN THE WIRE BUNDLE THAT ARE NOT BMS-13-46 AS REQUIRED PER BOEING STANDARDS. THE WIRE BUNDLE HAS SEVERAL WRAP CONNECTIONS THAT ARE NOT COMPLIANT WITH BOEING STANDARDS. SEVERAL WRAPS ARE LOOSE OR OVERLAPPED AND DO NOT HAVE May 19, 2000 · Boeing 727* · Electrical Power SystemSDR 20000608SH015Housing · crackedTHE WELD BETWEEN THE FLANGES OF THE HOUSING IS CRACKED. POSSIBLE CAUSE: HIGH STRESS AND HEAT, FATIGUE, OR POSSIBLY INCOMPATIBLE FILLER MATERIAL USED AT MANUFACTURING. (X)May 19, 2000 · Boeing 727* · Ice/Rain Protection SystemSDR 20000608SH014Housing · corrodedHOUSING ASSY IS MADE FROM MAGNESIUM ALLY AND IS EXTREMELY SUSCEPTIBLE TO DISSIMILAR METAL CORROSION. (X)May 19, 2000 · Boeing 727* · Elevator Control SystemSDR CA020509002Gearbox · failed(CAN) EN ROUTE TO BDL, LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND OIL PRESSURE DROPPED TO 10 PSI. ENGINE SHUTDOWN CARRIED OUT AND AIR TURN BACK TO SDF. MAINTENANCE ADDED 5 QTS OF OIL. NO SIGNS OF EXTERNAL LEAKAGE. ENGINE RUN FOR 15 MIN. AND 2 QTS OF OIL COApr 30, 2000 · Boeing 727* · Turbine Engine Accessory DriveSDR 20000608SH031Housing · damagedBODY HAS A PINHOLE IN BETWEEN THE CYLINDER 1 AND CYLINDER 2 PORTS. (X)Apr 26, 2000 · Boeing 727* · Landing Gear SelectorSDR 20000608SH003Housing · corrodedHOUSING ASSY IS MADE FROM MAGNESIUM ALLOY AND IS EXTREMELY SUSCEPTIBLE TO METAL CORROSION IN THE LOCATIONS INDICATED. DISSIMILAR METAL CORROSION. (X)Apr 24, 2000 · Boeing 727* · Elevator Control SystemSDR 20000608SH002Housing · corrodedHOUSING ASSY IS MADE FROM MAGNESIUM ALLOY AND IS EXTREMELY SUSCEPTIBLE TO DISSIMILAR METAL CORROSION IN THE LOCATIONS INDICATED. DISSIMILAR METAL CORROSION. (X)Apr 24, 2000 · Boeing 727* · Elevator Control SystemSDR 20000525SH001Duct · ruptured13TH STAGE SADDLE DUCT RUPTURED, DAMAGING THE UPPER NR 1 ENGINE COWL, MAINTENANCE INSPECTED ENGINE AND FOUND NO OTHER DAMAGE. AFTER TAKEOFF, CREW REPORTED FIRE WARNING ON NR 1 ENGINE. CREW FOLLOWED STANDARD PROCEDURES AND RETURNED TO MBJ. (X)Apr 9, 2000 · Boeing 727* · Engine Bleed Air SystemSDR 20000504SH008Door · wrong partDOOR HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS A DASH 185. DOOR IS NOT A DASH 185, BUT A DASH 1. DOOR HAS NOT BEEN MODIFIED PER SB 32-318 WHICH ALLOWS USE OF LARGER DIAMETER DRAG STRUT FOR MLG. THIS DOOR WAS BINDING WITH DRAG STRUT WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSED DIFFICULTY EXTENDING TApr 4, 2000 · Boeing 727* · Landing Gear DoorsSDR 20000505SH001Armature · failedTHIS PART WAS REPAIRED AND RETURNED TO SERVICE 6-3-99 WITH NO TIME IN SERVICE SINCE THAT DATE. INSTALLED ARMATURE IN MOTOR AND CONDUCTED TESTING PER OHM 24-09-02. MOTOR FAILED TESTING. UPON DISASSEMBLY, DISCOVERED THE COMMUTATOR IN THE CONDITION SHOWN IN THMar 22, 2000 · Boeing 727* · Fuel Selector/Shut-Off ValveSDR 20000502SH004Housing · crackedHOUSING ASSY IS CRACKED ON THE SEAL PLATE SURFACE, AND IS PITTED/CORRODED IN SEVERAL AREAS. POSSIBLE CAUSE: HOUSING ASSY IS MADE OF MAGNESIUM AND HAS BEEN FOUND TO BE VERY SUSCEPTIBLE TO DISSIMILAR METAL CORROSION. (X)Feb 9, 2000 · Boeing 727* · Elevator Control SystemSDR 20000405SH006Bearing · failedBEARINGS (76) SHATTER WHEN SUBMITTED TO HIGH TORQUE LOADS. THE BEARING FAILURE CAUSES UNIT TO BIND AND BECOME INOPERATIVE. SUBMITTER SUGGESTED LOAD RATING OF THE BEARING IS TOO LOW. (X)Feb 3, 2000 · Boeing 727* · Ailerons
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