Boeing 727

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  WHERE aircraft_model_key = '727'
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SDR 2000ZZZX195Arm · crackedSWITCH ACTUATING ARM IS CRACKED. WEAKENED AREA FROM CONTINUOUS CONTACT WITH SWITCH.Dec 14, 1999 · Boeing 727 · Hydraulic System, MainSDR 2000ZZZX190Body · crackedBODY ASSEMBLY IS CRACKED ON THE RETRACT PORT AT THE CROSS HOLE INTERSECTION IN TRUNNION BORE. BODY HAS SHARP CORNERS AT THE CROSS HOLE INTERSECTION IN THE TRUNNION BORE. INCORPORATE A RADIUS ON THE SHARP CORNERS OF THE INTERSECTION IN THE TRUNNION BORE IAW SDec 9, 1999 · Boeing 727 · Leading Edge Slat ActuatorSDR 99ZZZX4648Valve · crackedBODY IS CRACKED IN THE PRESSURE AND BRAKE PORTS. FATIGUE, OVERSTRESSED.Nov 18, 1999 · Boeing 727 · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR 99ZZZX4316Valve Body · crackedBODY IS CRACKED IN BRAKE AND PRESSURE PORTS. WEAK POINT IN BODY, FATIGUE AND/OR OVERSTRESSED.Oct 15, 1999 · Boeing 727 · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR 99ZZZX3633Cap · crackedCAP IS CRACKED BEHIND THE C-PORT DUE TO FATIGUE.Aug 27, 1999 · Boeing 727 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 99ZZZX2423Spar · corrodedWIDESPREAD LEVEL 3 CORROSION ON THE RT WING REAR SPAR UPPER CHORD AND WEB AT WBL-78.0.Jun 7, 1999 · Boeing 727 · Wing SparSDR 99ZZZX2365Control Unit · damagedTWO TYPES OF HOUSING ASSY'S ARE INCORPORATED ON THE CONTROL UNIT, P/N 401-61155-7, WHICH IS MADE OF MAGNESIUM AND WEIGHS 28.48 POUNDS, AND P/N 401-67675-01, WHICH IS MADE OF ALUMINUM ALLOY AND WEIGHS 36.0 POUNDS. THE LINKAGE LUGS OF THE CONTROL UNIT'S HOUSINGJun 3, 1999 · Boeing 727 · Elevator Control SystemSDR CA981006022Filter · corroded(CAN) ON RECEIPT, THE FILTER HAD CORROSION MOLD ON FILTER ELEMENT. ELEMENT VERY BRITTLE.Sep 21, 1998 · Boeing 727 · Hydraulic Filter, MainSDR 98ZZZX4606Housing · crackedHOUSING CRACKED IN THE THREADS OF THE PORT.Aug 17, 1998 · Boeing 727 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 98ZZZX4605Housing · crackedHOUSING CRACKED IN THE THREADS OF THE PORT.Aug 17, 1998 · Boeing 727 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 98ZZZX4604Housing · crackedHOUSING CRACKED IN THE THREADS OF THE PORT.Aug 17, 1998 · Boeing 727 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 98ZZZX4608Housing · leakingLEAKING AT SEAM INSIDE BOLT HOLE. CASTING WEAKNESS AT SEAM.Aug 11, 1998 · Boeing 727 · Hydraulic Indicating SystemSDR 98ZZZX4381Body · damagedRIG PIN SLOT IS BROKEN OF DUE TO FATIGUE OR ABUSE. SUBMITTER SUGGESTED USING A REMOVAL SLOT.May 19, 1998 · Boeing 727 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 97ZZZX4160Wire · looseON DEPARTURE FROM PHX, GOT FIRE WARNING BELL, BUT NO OTHER INDICATION OF A FIRE. DUMPED FUEL AND RETURNED TO PHX, UNEVENTFUL LANDING. FOUND GROUND WIRE LOOSE ON THE FIRE LOOP IN THE LT WHEELWELL, TIGHTENED WIRE AND FUNCTION TEST NORMAL.Sep 13, 1997 · Boeing 727 · Fire DetectionSDR 97ZZZX4540Cowling · corrodedSEVERE CORROSION UNDER FIRESHIELD. FIRESHIELD MUST BE REMOVED TO DETECT AND REPAIR. CORROSION DAMAGE CAUSED BY FAILURE OF BOND ALLOWING MOISTURE TO ENTER.Aug 8, 1997 · Boeing 727 · Engine Cowling SystemSDR 97ZZZX4539Cowling · corrodedSEVERE CORROSION UNDER FIRESHIELD. DISCOVERED WHEN CONVERTING COWLING FROM 65-19507-245 TO HUSK KIT MODEL. FIRESHIELD MUST BE REMOVED TO DETECT AND REPAIR CORROSION.Aug 8, 1997 · Boeing 727 · Engine Cowling SystemSDR 97ZZZX4538Cowling · corrodedSEVERE CORROSION UNDER FIRESHIELD. FIRESHIELD MUST BE REMOVED TO DETECT AND REPAIR CORRISON DAMAGE CAUSED BY FAILURE OF BOND ALLOWING MOISTURE TO ENTER.Aug 8, 1997 · Boeing 727 · Engine Cowling SystemSDR 97ZZZX4537Cowling · corrodedSEVERE CORROSION UNDER FIRESHIELD. FIRESHIELD MUST BE REMOVED TO DETECT OR REPAIR. CORROSION DAMAGE CAUSED BY FAILURE OF BOND ALLOWING MOISTURE TO ENTER.Aug 8, 1997 · Boeing 727 · Engine Cowling SystemSDR 97ZZZX4009Piston · rod separatedPISTON ROD SEPARATED FROM PISTON BODY DURING PRE-DISASSEMBLY PROOF PRESSURE TEST. SUSPECT CAUSE: METAL FATIGUE AT CHROME RUN-OUT, BASE OF PISTON ROD.Jul 2, 1997 · Boeing 727 · Cargo/Baggage DoorsSDR 97ZZZX2713Actuator · crackedDURING NDI, THE FLAP ACTUATOR BODY ASSEMBLIES WERE FOUND CRACKED IN THE EXTENSION TRUNNION PORT.May 21, 1997 · Boeing 727 · Leading Edge Slat ActuatorSDR 97ZZZX582Valve Body · crackedSEQUENCE VALVE BODY HAS FATIGUE CRACK NEAR PORT VC AND LEAKS WITH 2,500 PSI APPLIED. BODY IS ALUMINUM. CASTING UNIT HAS A TOTAL TIME OF 84,556.19 BUT UNKNOWN HOURS ON ACTUAL BODY.Jan 15, 1997 · Boeing 727 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 97ZZZX110Brake Assy · lock upBRAKE LOCKED UP. HIGH TEMPERATURE.Dec 18, 1996 · N2FOR · Boeing 727 · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR 96ZZZX5466Bearing · failedAVIONIC COOLING FAN BEARING FAILED AFTER 1,571.22 HRS OF OPERATION. INNER BALL RACE DISTORTED AND BALLS MISSING. FLIGHT ATTENDANTS REPORTED SMOKE IN CABIN DUE TO FAN FAILURE.Oct 17, 1996 · Boeing 727 · Air Distribution FanSDR 96ZZZX5078Body Assy · chrome flakeACTUATOR CHROME FLAKING FROM INSIDE MAIN CYLINDER BORE/POOR ADHESION UPON RECHROME.Sep 16, 1996 · Boeing 727 · Leading Edge Slat ActuatorSDR 96ZZZX5153Bearing · leaking greaseSTAB ACTUATOR CLUTCH BEARINGS MIGRATE SMALL AMOUNT OF GREASE THAT COATS THE SLIP RING AND BRUSHES REDUCING D.C. CURRENT TO THE CLUTCHES EFFECTING THE UNITS OUTPUT TORQUE.Sep 5, 1996 · Boeing 727 · Stabilizer ActuatorSDR 96ZZZX4631End Bell · wornFAN END BELL BEARING BORE WORN OVERSIZE AFTER 545.5 HOURS OF OPERATION.Aug 27, 1996 · Boeing 727 · Air Distribution FanSDR 96ZZZX4611Actuator · crackedSLAT ACTUATOR CRACKED INSIDE TRUNNION. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS MANUFACTURING PROCESS TO SMOOTH OUT SHARP EDGES OF PORT.Jul 19, 1996 · Boeing 727 · Leading Edge Slat ActuatorSDR 96ZZZX4030Skin · delaminatedDURING TEAR-DOWN INSPECTION, DELAMINATION WAS NOTED ON BOTH UPPER AND LOWER SURFACES. UPON REMOVAL OF DELAMINATED SKINS, IT WAS REVEALED THAT BONDING PRIMER HAD NOT BEEN USED AT TIME OF INSTALLATION OF UPPER AND LOWER SKINS. SEVERE CORROSION WAS PRESENT THROJul 10, 1996 · Boeing 727 · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR 96ZZZX4029Doubler · crackedTHERE ARE 3 CRACKS .25 INCH, .50 INCH AND 1.0 INCH LONG IN LOWER END OF LEADING EDGE SKIN SPLICE DOUBLER. TWO CRACKS EXTEND THROUGH NEAREST FASTENER HOLES. DOUBLER IS LOCATED AT NR 2 CARRIAGE FITTING. THE CRACKS RUN PARALLEL TO GRAIN OF MATERIAL. LEADING EJul 10, 1996 · Boeing 727 · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR 96ZZZX4028Internal Doubler · crackedINTERNAL DOUBLER THAT SUPPORTS ATTACH FITTING AND TIES LEADING EDGE SPLICE TOGETHER IS CRACKED AT BOTH LOWER RADII. BOTH CRACKS FOLLOW MATERIAL GRAIN REARWARDS APPROXIMATELY .75 INCH EACH. SUSPECT CAUSE: MATERIAL FATIGUE DUE TO EXCESSIVE LOADS AT LEADING EDJul 10, 1996 · Boeing 727 · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR 96ZZZX4027Internal Doubler · crackedINTERNAL DOUBLER THAT SUPPORTS ATTACH FITTING AND TIES LEADING EDGE SPLICE TOGETHER IS CRACKED AT BOTH LOWER RADII. BOTH CRACKS FOLLOW MATERIAL GRAIN REARWARDS APPROXIMATELY .75 INCH EACH. SUSPECT CAUSE: MATERIAL FATIGUE DUE TO EXCESSIVE LOADS AT LEADING EDJul 10, 1996 · Boeing 727 · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR 96ZZZX4026Spoiler · corrodedDELAMINATION AT CENTER HINGE FITTING. HONEYCOMB CORE UPPER SKIN, UPPER INTERNAL DOUBLER AND LOWER SKIN ARE CORRODED IN OVER 60 PERCENT OF THE TOTAL AREA.Jul 10, 1996 · Boeing 727 · SpoilersSDR 96ZZZX4025Spoiler · corrodedHONEYCOMB CORE CORRODED WITH WATER DAMAGE NEAR CENTER HINGE FITTING. BEARINGS EXCESSIVELY WORN. UPPER AND LOWER SKINS DELAMINATED.Jul 10, 1996 · Boeing 727 · SpoilersSDR 96ZZZX4024Spoiler · delaminatedSKIN DELAMINATED AROUND CENTER HINGE FITTING. SURFACE CORROSION NEAR LAP JOINTS AND RIBS. OUTBOARD HINGE FITTINGS WORN BEYOND ALLOWABLE LIMITS.Jul 10, 1996 · Boeing 727 · SpoilersSDR 96ZZZX4023Spoiler · corrodedINTERNAL DOUBLERS AT HINGES AND DOWNSTOPS ARE MISSING. HONEYCOMB CORE IS CORRODED. UPPER AND LOWER SKINS ARE DELAMINATED. CENTER HINGE FITTING BEARING WELLS ARE CORRODED. TRAILING EDGE OF UPPER SKIN DELAMINATED ALONG 85 PERCENT OF ITS SPAN.Jul 10, 1996 · Boeing 727 · SpoilersSDR 96ZZZX4022Spoiler · wornHINGE FITTINGS, BUSHINGS AND BEARINGS ARE EXCESSIVELY WORN. UPPER AND LOWER SKINS DELAMINATED. HONEYCOMB CORE CORRODED AND FILLED WITH WATER. CENTER HINGE FITTINGS IS LOOSE.Jul 10, 1996 · Boeing 727 · SpoilersSDR 96ZZZX4021Spoiler · delaminatedLOWER SKIN DELAMINATED ALONG ENTIRE LENGTH OF LEADING EDGE. BUSHINGS, BEARINGS, SEALS, ATTACHING HARDWARE ARE EXCESSIVELY WORN.Jul 10, 1996 · Boeing 727 · SpoilersSDR 96ZZZX4020Spoiler · corrodedSEVERAL DELAMINATIONS ON UPPER AND LOWER SKINS. BOTH SURFACES HAVE NUMEROUS DENTS.Jul 10, 1996 · Boeing 727 · SpoilersSDR 96ZZZX4019Spoiler · delaminatedLEFT AND RIGHT SPOILER STOPS WORN BEYOND ALLOWABLE LIMITS. UPPER AND LOWER SKINS SEVERELY DELAMINATED. ENTIRE HONEYCOMB CORE IS CORRODED. INTERNAL DOUBLER HAS A PREVIOUS REPAIR THAT IS NOT PER TECHNICAL DATA. BEARINGS, BUSHINGS, SEALS, AND ATTACH HARDWARE Jul 10, 1996 · Boeing 727 · SpoilersSDR 96ZZZX4018Spoiler · delaminatedENTIRE HONEYCOMB CORE IS CORRODED. BEARINGS, BUSHINGS, SEALS, AND ATTACHING HARDWARE SEVERELY WORN. DELAMINATION ON UPPER AND LOWER SKINS.Jul 10, 1996 · Boeing 727 · SpoilersSDR 96ZZZX3456Bearing · roughBEARING SHIELD PARTIALLY DISLODGED AND THERE WAS NO GREASE PRESENT. BEARING OPERATES ROUGH, CAUSED FAILURE OF FAN.Jun 28, 1996 · Boeing 727 · Air Distribution FanSDR 96ZZZX3400Bearing · failedBEARING COMPLETELY DESTROYED. BEARING WAS INSTALLED NEW AND FAILED AFTER 69.02 HOURS OF OPERATION. CAUSED FAN TO OPERATE LOUD AND SMELL LIKE IT IS BURNED. IMPELLER LOCKS UP.Jun 25, 1996 · Boeing 727 · Air Distribution FanSDR CA960703007Amplifier · loose(CAN) CAPTAINS GYRO FAILED ON ROTATION. AUXILIARY POSITON SELECTED, NO FIX. AIRCRAFT RETURNED. MAINTENANCE FOUND INSTRUMENT AMP LOOSE IN ITS MOUNTING BRACKET. AMP HAD BEEN INSTALLED 2 MONTHS EARLIER.Jun 18, 1996 · Boeing 727 · Directional Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR CA960422006Cutter Knife · mismatch(CAN)SUBJECT EXTINGUISHER IS A SHOCK WAVE TYPE OF FIRE EXTINGUISHER. ITEM WAS RECEIVED FOR OVERHAUL WITH A CUTTER KNIFE TYPE OUTLET P/N A805586 INSTALLED. FIRE EXTINGUISHER WAS NONFUNCTIONAL IN THE CONFIGURATION RECEIVED AND WOULD NOT HAVE FUNCTIONED IN AN EMEFeb 19, 1996 · Boeing 727 · Extinguishing SystemSDR 96ZZZX186Duct Assy · brokenDURING OVERHAUL OF NR 1 AND NR 3 NOSE COWLS, THERMAL ANTI-ICING DUCT ASSEMBLIES, PN 65-68858-(ALL DASH NUMBERS) WERE FOUND BROKEN OR COMPLETELY WORN THROUGH BY THE ATTACHING CLAMPS IN THE 6 O'CLOCK AREA.Dec 1, 1995 · Boeing 727 · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice SystemSDR 95ZZZX1829Channel · crackedSTRESS CRACKS AT RT AFT LOWER RADIUS AND CRACKED AT LT LOWER RADIUS. SUSPECT IMPROPER OR LACK OF SHIMMING C/T CHANNEL TO TRACK ATTACH POINT.Mar 27, 1995 · Boeing 727 · Leading Edge DevicesSDR 95ZZZX1828Channel · crackedCRACKED IN BEND RADIUS. SUSPECTED IMPROPER OR LACK OF SHIMMING C/T CHANNEL TO TRACK ATTACH POINT.Mar 27, 1995 · Boeing 727 · Leading Edge DevicesSDR 95ZZZX1827Upstop · corrodedPITTING CORROSION AT CONTACT POINT. SUSPECT PROTECTIVE COATING MISSING.Mar 27, 1995 · Boeing 727 · Leading Edge DevicesSDR 95ZZZX1825Fence · crackedDURING TEAR-DOWN INSPECTION, AERODYNAMIC FENCE WAS REMOVED FOR CLEANING AND INSPECTION OF SLAT SKIN. DYE PENETRANT INSPECTION PERFORMED WHICH REVEALED TWO CRACKS AT SLAT STA 86.75, .5 INCH LONG, STA 91.75, .4 INCH LONG UPPER SKIN SURFACE. SUSPECT TOO SMALL OMar 27, 1995 · Boeing 727 · Leading Edge DevicesSDR 95ZZZX1824Fence · crackedDURING TEAR-DOWN INSPECTION, AERODYNAMIC FENCE WAS REMOVED FOR CLEANING AND INSPECTION. DYE PENETRANT INSPECTION REVEALED TWO CRACK INDICATIONS AT STA 82.5-30.0 C/T LOWER SKIN NR 1 HOLE .2 INCH AND .25 INCH LONG OUT FROM HOLES. AT STA 86.5, UPPER SURFACE NR Mar 27, 1995 · Boeing 727 · Leading Edge Devices
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