# Service difficulty reports: Boeing 737-200

A list on [Boeing 737-200](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-737-200.md).

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- [SDR 2023F00313](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023F00313.md): Skin · dented · Oct 13, 2023 · N467TW · Boeing 737200 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > CUTOUT OIL CANNED AREA (1.25" DIAMETER) ON L/H AFT FUSELAGE SKIN EXTERIOR BETWEEN FS 967 AND FS 986.5 AND STR 24L AND STR 25L IAW AERO DESIGN SERVICES EO #ADS-N467TW-01 REVISION IR DATED 02/OCT/2023. ACCOMPLISHED HFEC NDT INSPECTION AROUND CUTOUT AREA WITH NO
- [SDR SWAA20211102](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA20211102.md): None · bent · Nov 1, 2021 · N12345 · Boeing 737200 · Standard Practices/Structures
  > THIS IS A TEST.
- [SDR 2DYA202108270001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2DYA202108270001.md): Window · cracked · Jun 20, 2021 · N605KW · Boeing 737200 · Flight Compartment Windows
  > AIRCRAFT WAS FLYING FROM KSJT TO KVBG WHEN THE FLIGHT CREW WAS ISEEN CRACK DEVELOPING IN THE R1 FLIGHT DECK WINDOW WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT. THE CAPTAIN ELECTED TO DIVERT INTO KLAX AS A PRECAUTIONARY, THE LANDING WAS UNEVENTFUL.
- [SDR FY4Y202110002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FY4Y202110002.md): None · corroded · Jun 10, 2021 · N737CS · Boeing 737200 · Wing Main, Frame Structure
  > CORROSION FOUND AT LH WING REAR SPAR LOWER CHORD UPPER HORIZONTAL FLANGE WBL 162
- [SDR FY4Y202110001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FY4Y202110001.md): Beam · cracked · May 4, 2021 · N737CS · Boeing 737200 · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > LONGITUDINAL FLOOR LONGITUDINAL FLOOR BEAM FOUND TWO CRACKS BETWEEN BS705 AND 715 RBL 24.82, CRACKS SIZE 3.0 INCH AND 1.5 INCH IN AREA.
- [SDR FY4Y202110004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FY4Y202110004.md): Battery · none · May 3, 2021 · N737CS · Boeing 737200 · Emergency Equipment
  > ELT BATTERY TIME DUE ON 2021/JULY. NRC:CA1251-01-015
- [SDR FY4Y202110003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FY4Y202110003.md): Battery · weak · May 3, 2021 · N737CS · Boeing 737200 · Emergency Lighting
  > EMER EXIT LIGHT BATTERY WEAK ON MAIN ENTRY DOOR UP SIDE. NRC:CA1251-01-014
- [SDR CA190510001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190510001.md): Roller · broken · May 5, 2019 · Boeing 737200 · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > (CAN) DURING AIRCRAFT WALK AROUND A ROLLER WAS FOUND BROKEN ON THE #1 FLAP TRACK CARRIAGE ASSY. FLAP SYSTEM WAS INSPECTED, ROLLER WAS REPLACED AND NO OTHER DAMAGE WERE FOUND. NO CAUSE FOR THE FAILURE WAS FOUND, THE FLAP SYSTEM WAS RIG PROPERLY. (TC# 2019051000
- [SDR CA190221011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190221011.md): Tube · chafed · Feb 21, 2019 · Boeing 737200 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > (CAN) ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION ABNORMAL (CONSUMPTION INCREASING). CAUSE: #6 BEARING PRESSURE TUBE P/N 761392 CHAFFED. RECTIFICATION: #6 BEARING TUBE P/N 761392 REPLACED (TC# 20190221011)
- [SDR CA190314019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190314019.md): Mau · inoperative · Feb 14, 2019 · Boeing 737200 · Flight Control System
  > (CAN) MODULAR ACQUISITION UNIT (MAU), FAILED AND CAUSED THE FLAP ASSYMETRY INDICATION TO COME ON IN THE COCKPIT, THE CREW REACTED BY RETURNING TO THE AIRPORT. THE AIRCRAFT AT 14000 FT IN A CLIMB. THE TROUBLESHOOTING THAT FOLLOWED RESULTED IN DETERMINING THAT
- [SDR CA190115015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA190115015.md): Plug · dislodged · Jan 15, 2019 · Boeing 737200 · APU Core Engine
  > (CAN) APU OVERSPEED LIGHT ILLUMINATED DURING APU START. THE MAINTENANCE INVESTIGATION FOUND A BORESCOPE PLUG WAS FOUND IN THE APU BAY, NO LONGER INSTALLED IN THE APU WHICH CAUSED A BLEED AIR LEAK.
- [SDR EE4Y201808137049](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EE4Y201808137049.md): Skin · cracked · Aug 13, 2018 · Boeing 737200 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > DURING A STRUCTURE INSPECTION, FOUND A CRACK IN THE UPPER FUSELAGE BS 727B+8.5, STRINGER 16R AT UPPER CHEM-MILLED AREA. REPAIRED THE DAMAGED AREA IAW SRM 53-30-3, FIGURE 48, DETAIL VII.
- [SDR EE4Y201813087048](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EE4Y201813087048.md): Skin · cracked · Aug 13, 2018 · Boeing 737200 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > DURING A STRUCTURE INSPECTION, FOUND A CRACK IN THE LOWER SKIN BS 1013, STRINGER 21R AT LOWER CHEM-MILLED STEP AREA. REPAIRED THE DAMAGE AREA IAW SRM 53-30-3.
- [SDR CA151218005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA151218005.md): Wire · burned · Dec 16, 2015 · Boeing 737200 · Ice/Rain Protection System Wiring
  > (CAN) FOUND LT WING ANTI-ICE VALVE OPEN WHEN ACFT WAS ON THE GROUND. FAULT WAS FOUND TO BE BURNED WIRING CAUSING THE VALVE TO OPEN AND THE CIRCUIT BREAKER TO OPEN ALONG WITH LT OTBD LANDING LIGHT CIRCUIT BREAKER TO OPEN. DAMAGED WIRING REPLACED AND ALL SYSTEM
- [SDR CA151007024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA151007024.md): Hose · leaking · Oct 5, 2015 · Boeing 737200 · Hydraulic System, Main
  > (CAN) AIRCRAFT TOOK OFF AND HAD TO RETURN WHEN THEY DECLARED HAVING A HYDRAULIC PROBLEM IN CLIMB. UPON RETURN, HYDRAULIC LINE ON THE AILERON PCU HYDRAULIC B SYS IN THE LT WHEEL WELLWAS FOUND LEAKING UNDER THE ATTACH FITTING. UNABLE TO SEE DAMAGE OR LEAK BY G
- [SDR CA150902004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150902004.md): Switch · stuck · Aug 26, 2015 · Boeing 737200 · Emergency Locator Beacon
  > (CAN) SWITCH GETS STUCK TO THE ARMED POSITION AND UNABLE TO MOVE IT.
- [SDR CA150729007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150729007.md): Indicator · failed · Jul 23, 2015 · Boeing 737200 · Trailing Flap Position Indicating System
  > (CAN) DURING APPROACH THE CREW SELECTED FLAPS 1 POSITION. THE L/E FLAPS LOWERED TO THE EXTEND POSITION, BUT THE TRAILING FLAPS DIDN`T MOVE. THE FLAPS WERE CYCLED SEVERAL TIMES WITH NO MOVEMENT. THE CREW THEN SELECTED ALTERNATE EXTENSION OF THE FLAPS WITH THE S
- [SDR CA140224017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140224017.md): Oil System · bypassing · Feb 21, 2014 · Boeing 737200 · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > (CAN) WITH POWER LEVERS ADVANCED FOR TAKEOFF, AN INDICATION OF AN IMPENDING "OIL FILTER BYPASS" LIGHT ON NR 1 ENGINE HAD OCCURRED. POWER LEVERS RETARDED AND ACFT RETURNED TO THE RAMP. THE NR 1 ENGINE OIL FILTER WAS REMOVED AND INSPECTED. FILTER INSPECTION I
- [SDR CA140110005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140110005.md): Wire · shorted · Dec 16, 2013 · Boeing 737200 · Light System Wiring
  > (CAN) THE POSITIVE WIRE FROM THE BATTERY PACK IN THE AFT CARGO PIT SHORTED AGAINST THE BATTERY MOUNT BRACKET ON THE LID OF THE BATTERY HOLDER ASSEMBLY. THE BATTERY SHORTED ONCE THE LID WAS MOUNTED TO THE BOX, THE BATTERY OVERHEATED & STARTED TO EMIT SMOKE. T
- [SDR CA130702001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA130702001.md): Power Lever · obstructed · Jun 27, 2013 · Boeing 737200 · Power Lever
  > (CAN) UNABLE TO REACH TAKEOFF EPR ON NR 2 ENGINE DURING TRIM RUNS AFTER FCU REPLACEMENT DIFFERENT READING WERE OBSERVED WITH COWLING OPEN VERSUS COWLING CLOSED. AFTER TROUBLESHOOTING FCU POWER LEVER FOUND INTERFERING WITH COWLING.
- [SDR CA120906004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120906004.md): Actuator · cracked · Sep 5, 2012 · Boeing 737200 · Drag Control Actuator
  > (CAN) AFTER LANDING, CREW WAS TAXING TO THE GATE, THE CREW NOTICED THE STEERING AS NOT RESPONSIVE. THE ACFT WAS STOPPED AND IT WAS DISCOVERED TO HAVE A PUDDLE OF HYDRAULIC FLUID UNDER THE L/T WING. INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE LT OTBD SPOILER ACTUATOR WAS CRA
- [SDR SWAA2012030501932](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2012030501932.md): Lock · loose · Mar 2, 2012 · N891AT · Boeing 737200 · Emergency Equipment
  > L1 DOOR EMERGENCY EVAC SLIDE GIRT BAR LOCK LOOSE. SECURED LOCK PER MM.
- [SDR 2011F00131](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011F00131.md): Structure · cracked · Jun 1, 2011 · Boeing 737200 · Fuselage Structure (General)
  > DURING NDT INSPECTION AT BS 291.5 ON SR 16, RT FORWARD GALLEY AREA FOUND CRACKED.
- [SDR CA101117002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA101117002.md): Fire Loop · shorted · Nov 15, 2010 · Boeing 737200 · Fire Detection
  > (CAN) SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF THE FLIGHT CREW REPORTED AN OVERHEAT WARNING ON THE #2 ENGINE. THE ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN AS PER STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE AND FIRE EXTINGUISHERS WERE ACTIVATED. MAINTENANCE CREW DETERMINED THE LOWER FIRE DETECTION LOOP HAD AN INTER
- [SDR 2011F00133](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011F00133.md): Autopilot Sys · inoperative · Jun 26, 2010 · Boeing 737200 · Autopilot System
  > DURING INSPECTION AUTOPILOT B WAS FOUND NOT ENGAGING IN ANY MODE. ALL RELEVANT LRU'S REPLACED BUT DEFECT PERSISTED.
- [SDR 2011F00132](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011F00132.md): Structure · dented · Apr 12, 2010 · Boeing 737200 · Fuselage Structure (General)
  > DURING INSPECTION A VERTICAL DENT 7.O"X2.5" WAS OBSERVED ON LT SIDE IN THE AREA DEFINED FOR RVSM BS259.5, WL 194.
- [SDR CA100121008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA100121008.md): Bellcrank · broken · Jan 20, 2010 · Boeing 737200 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
  > (CAN) DURING OPENING OF THE MAIN CARGO DOOR, THE FWD CLEVIS ON THE BELLCRANK ASSY WAS FOUND FRACTURED.
- [SDR EE4Y090207](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EE4Y090207.md): Skin · cracked · Jul 30, 2009 · N472BC · Boeing 737200 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > UPPER FUSELAGE AT BS 843 STR 11 LT EXTERNAL SKIN WITH CRACK.
- [SDR EE4Y090205](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EE4Y090205.md): Doubler · corroded · Jul 30, 2009 · N472BC · Boeing 737200 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > LOWER FUSELAGE, POTABLE WATER SERVICE PANEL CUT OUT INTERNAL DOUBLER WITH CORROSION.
- [SDR EE4Y090206](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EE4Y090206.md): Skin · cracked · Jul 30, 2009 · N472BC · Boeing 737200 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > UPPER FUSELAGE AT B/S 375, BETWEEN STR. 12L AND 13L, EXTERNAL SKIN WITH CRACK.
- [SDR EE4Y090195](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EE4Y090195.md): Bear Strap · cracked · Jul 29, 2009 · N472BC · Boeing 737200 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > FORWARD ENTRY DOOR UPPER HINGE CUTOUT BEAR STRAP CRACKED.
- [SDR CA090618008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090618008.md): Angle · broken · Jun 15, 2009 · Boeing 737200 · Nacelle/Pylon Miscellaneous Structure
  > (CAN) ON ARRIVAL, BLOW-OUT PANEL NR 3302L WAS FOUND OPEN. THIS PANEL PROVIDES ACCESS TO THE RAM AIR DUCT. INSP OF AREA FOUND ANGLE PN 65-49573-23 BROKEN. THIS ALLOWED RAM AIR TO LEAK INTO THE PANEL AREA AND CAUSE PANEL NR 3302L TO BLOW OPEN.
- [SDR NACA20090002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NACA20090002.md): Stringer Splice · cracked · Feb 25, 2009 · N321DL · Boeing 737200 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer
  > CRACK AT STA 907, STR 4R STRINGER SPLICE. REMOVED AND REPLACED CRACKED STRINGER SPLICE AT STA 907 STR 4R IAW SRM 51-10-01 SECTION 7, FASTENERS INSTALLED IAW 51-30-2.
- [SDR CA090204008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090204008.md): Landing Gear · malfunctioned · Jan 31, 2009 · Boeing 737200 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear
  > DEPARTING YFB FOR YOW ON JAN 31, 2009, THE CREW OBSERVED A NOSE LANDING GEAR FAIL TO LOCK CONDITION AFTER GEAR WAS SELECTED UP. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO POINT OF DEPARTURE AND LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER PROBLEM. MAINTENANCE SERVICED THE NOSE GEAR AND THE AIRCRAFT
- [SDR CA080225014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080225014.md): Clutch · disengaged · Feb 22, 2008 · Boeing 737200 · Trailing Edge Flap Control System
  > DEPARTING YOW THE AIRCRAFT EXHIBITED AN UNCOMMANDED ROLL TO THE LEFT REQUIRING 2-3 UNITS OF RUDDER TRIM TO CORRECT. THE CREW OBSERVED NO ASSYMMETRY INDICATION IN THE FLIGHT DECK BUT IT WAS VISUALLY CONFIRMED THAT THE RIGHT INBOARD AFT FLAP WAS PARTIALLY EXTEN
- [SDR CA061117005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA061117005.md): Support · cracked · Nov 6, 2006 · Boeing 737200 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear
  > (CAN) ON WALK AROUND AFTER LANDING FOUND CENTER SUPPORT ASSY OF GRAVEL DEFLECTOR CRACKED. CENTER SUPPORT ASSY CRACK REPAIRED. ASSEMBLY SUPPORT FITTING P/N69-60100-2 REPLACED AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR ASAA0610886](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASAA0610886.md): Glowstrip · detached · Aug 14, 2006 · N747AS · Boeing 737200 · Emergency Equipment
  > DURING DEPLANING EMERGENCY PHOTOLUMINSCENT LIGHT STRIP IN AFT CABIN DETACHED FROM FLOOR. REPLACED SECTION OF PHOTOLUMINSCENT LIGHT STRIP IN FIXED PORTION OF AFT CABIN.
- [SDR TSAA0627047](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TSAA0627047.md): Packing · damaged · Jun 14, 2006 · N828AL · Boeing 737200 · Drag Control Actuator
  > NON ETOPS FLT 208 LIH-HNL. DURING CLIMB OUT OF LIH, CREW NOTED HYDRAULIC QUANTITY DROP TO ZERO. CREW COMPLETED CHECKLIST PROCEDURES AND LANDED HNL WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. AIRCRAFT WAS TOWED TO MAINTENANCE. MAINTENANCE FOUND A PACKING ON THE NR 4 SPOILER
- [SDR AU510002186](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510002186.md): Tee Fitting · cracked · Dec 12, 2005 · Boeing 737200 · Pitot/Static System
  > AIRSPEED SWITCH PITOT TEE FITTING CRACKED AND LEAKING ON SMALL DIAMETER END.
- [SDR AU510002044](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510002044.md): Pipe · leaking · Dec 12, 2005 · Boeing 737200 · Hydraulic System, Main
  > HYDRAULIC PIPE LOCATED IN NR 2 ENGINE NACELLE LEAKING.
- [SDR AU510002215](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510002215.md): Actuator · leaking · Feb 12, 2005 · Boeing 737200 · Flight Control System
  > ACTUATOR LOCATED IN LT WING LEAKING. LIMITED INFORMATION PROVIDED.
- [SDR CA050211007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050211007.md): Apu · fire · Feb 4, 2005 · Boeing 737200 · APU Engine Fuel and Control
  > (CAN) ENCOURTERED AN APU FIRE. FIRE DID NOT INITIATE A FIRE WARNING. FIRE BELIEVED TO BE INITIATED BY CRACK IN APU PLENUM. CRACK IN TURN CAUSED HOT COMPRESSOR DISCHARGE AIR TO AFFECT FUEL HEATER & CHECK VALVE CAUSING AN O-RING TO LEAK. ALLOWING FUEL TO STA
- [SDR CA050119011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050119011.md): Window · cracked · Jan 16, 2005 · Boeing 737200 · Passenger Compartment Windows
  > (CAN) RT WINDOW NR 4 PANE CRACKED, APPEARS TO BE OUTER PANE. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BASE. WINDOW REPLACED, AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR CA041110001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA041110001.md): Proximity Sensor · failed · Nov 8, 2004 · Boeing 737200 · Leading Edge Slat Position Indicating System
  > (CAN) UPON SELECTION OF FLAPS 15 ON LANDING CHECKLIST THE L/E FLAP TRANSIT REMAINED ILLUMINATED AND THE NR 4 SLAT INDICATOR WAS SHOWING IN TRANSIT. REPLACED AND ADJUSTED NR 4 SLAT PROX SENSOR IAW MM 27-88-11. NR 4 SLAT FOUND DENTED ON UPPER SURFACE, REPLACED
- [SDR ASAA0410371](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASAA0410371.md): Cowling · worn · Aug 13, 2004 · N746AS · Boeing 737200 · Engine Air Intake System
  > FOUND NR 2 ENGINE NOSE COWL AFT LIP REPAIR WORN/DENTED. REMOVED AND REPLACED LOWER AFT CAP. (M)
- [SDR ASAA0410372](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASAA0410372.md): Web · damaged · Aug 13, 2004 · N746AS · Boeing 737200 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > FOUND AFT WEB SECTION DAMAGED. REPLACED WEB. (M)
- [SDR ASAA0410369](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASAA0410369.md): Stringer · chafed · Aug 13, 2004 · N746AS · Boeing 737200 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer
  > PAE - FOUND CHAFED STRINGER. REMOVED AND REPLACED CHAFED STRINGER. (M)
- [SDR CA040412005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040412005.md): Pitot Line · leaking · Apr 8, 2004 · Boeing 737200 · Pitot/Static System
  > (CAN) B737-200 PITOT TUBE ASSEMBLY FAILED BENCH CHECK WITH A PITOT LEAK IN EXCESS OF 10 KTS/MIN. THE LEAK WAS DETERMINED TO BE ORIGINATING WHERE THE PITOT TUBE AIRFRAME ATTACHMENT CONNECTS TO THE BASE OF THE PITOT TUBE ASSEMBLY. THE COMPONENT WAS A USED PART
- [SDR CA040412003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040412003.md): Pitot Line · leaking · Apr 8, 2004 · Boeing 737200 · Pitot/Static System
  > (CAN) B737-200 PITOT TUBE ASSEMBLY FAILED BENCH CHECK WITH A PITOT LEAK IN EXCESS OF 350 KTS/MIN. THE LEAK WAS DETERMINED TO BE ORIGINATING WHERE THE PITOT TUBE AIRFRAME ATTACHMENT CONNECTS TO THE BASE OF THE PITOT TUBE ASSEMBLY. THE COMPONENT WAS A USED PAR
- [SDR CA040412002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040412002.md): Pitot Line · leaking · Apr 6, 2004 · Boeing 737200 · Pitot/Static System
  > (CAN) B737-200 PITOT TUBE ASSEMBLY FAILED BENCH CHECK WITH A PITOT LEAK IN EXCESS OF 350 KTS/MIN. THE LEAK WAS DETERMINED TO BE ORIGINATING WHERE THE PITOT TUBE AIRFRAME ATTACHMENT CONNECTS TO THE BASE OF THE PITOT TUBE ASSEMBLY. THE COMPONENT WAS A USED PAR

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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 = '737200'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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