Boeing 737-242

Service difficulty reports · 58

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_key = '737242'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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SDR 0704026Smoke Detector · malfunctionedFORWARD LAVATORY SMOKE DETECTOR WENT OFF ON LANDING NO SIGN OF SMOKE OR FIRE IN FORWARD LAVATORY.Jul 27, 2004 · N742TW · Boeing 737242 · Smoke DetectionSDR 159PL0030Bottle · dischargedL2 SLIDE PRESSURE READS ZERO. REMOVED AND REPLACED L2 SLIDE PER MM 25-61-311.May 11, 2003 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Escape SlideSDR 159PL0029Battery PackL2 and R2 emergency exterior light inop. Removed and replaced L2 and R2 emergency light pack M572 per MM 33-52-02.Mar 5, 2003 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Emergency LightingSDR 159PL0028Battery PackOvhd center aisle emergency light capacity low. Removed and replaced emergency light battery pack on unit M192 per MM 33-51-0. Ops chk. good.Feb 24, 2003 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Emergency LightingSDR 159PL0027LightL2 door ovhd emergency light dim. Removed and replaced emergency exit unit M187 per MM 33-51-0. Ops. chk. good.Feb 24, 2003 · N195PL · Boeing 737242 · Emergency LightingSDR 159PL0026Computer · malfunctionedROLL CHANNEL AUTO PILOT WILL NOT ENGAGE. REMOVED AND REPLACED ROLL CHANNEL COMPUTER PER MM 22-11-161.Jan 27, 2003 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Autopilot SystemSDR 159PL0025BatteryFwd entry door, L1 emergency pack light inop. Replaced batteries per MM 33-50-00. Test OKJan 6, 2003 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Emergency LightingSDR 159PL0024SolenoidElev. channel auto pilot disengaged during flight. Elev. "B" PCU solenoid Inop. MEL Elev channel per MEL 22-1, Control No. 12-31-001, Class B.Dec 31, 2002 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Autopilot SystemSDR 159PL0023ComputerRoll channel will not engage. R&R roll channel computer per MM 22-11-161. Ops check good.Dec 1, 2002 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Autopilot SystemSDR 159PL0002APower Supply · malfunctionedFWD SECTION OF EMERGENCY FLOOR LIGHTING COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY, UNCOMMANDED. R&R FWD FLOOR LIGHTING POWER UNIT PER MM33-51-0, OPS GOOD.Oct 24, 2002 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Emergency LightingSDR 159PL0001ALens · looseONE EMEERGENCY FLOOR LIGHT BULB LENS KICKED OFF AT ROW 5D. R&R BULB AND INSTALLED LENS AS REQUIRED. OPS. CHECK GOOD.Oct 21, 2002 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Emergency LightingSDR 159PL0022Frame · crackedSta460 frame cracked past stop drill and new crack in frame at Str26Lt.Jun 7, 2002 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR 159PL0021Skin · corrodedCorrosion on fuselage skin at Sta986.5 at Str22Lt & Str23Lt. Corrosion on frame shear tie clipJun 7, 2002 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Fuselage Structure (General)SDR 159PL0020Skin · corrodedCorrosion in fuselage skin at BS908 Butt jointJun 7, 2002 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Fuselage Structure (General)SDR 159PL0019Bulkhead · crackedFwd side of BS178 bulkhead cracked at WL235 Lt. & Rt. sides (4 cracks total)Jun 7, 2002 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 159PL0018Skin · crackedFuselage skin cracked at fwd entry door lower hinge cutout at Sta303Jun 7, 2002 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Fuselage Structure (General)SDR 159PL0017Beam · crackedCargo floor beam cracked at BS460 at Str27Rt.Jun 7, 2002 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Fuselage Structure (General)SDR 159PL0016Frame · crackedFrame cracked at Sta400 at Str26Lt.Jun 7, 2002 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR 159PL0015Frame · crackedFrame cracked at Sta440 at Str26Lt.Jun 7, 2002 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR 159PL0014Tie Clip · crackedSTRINGER TIE CLIP CRACKED AT STA 500A STR 26 LT.Jun 7, 2002 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR 159PL0013Floorbeam · corrodedCORROSION ON STA328 FLOORBEAM AT RBL30Jun 7, 2002 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Fuselage Main, Floor BeamSDR 159PL0012Tie · crackedBS460 left frame tie cracked at lower fastener just above Str16Lt.Jun 7, 2002 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR 159PL0011Galley Track · corrodedCorrosion on right O/B galley track at fwd endJun 7, 2002 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Fuselage Structure (General)SDR 159PL0010Floorbeam · corrodedCORROSION AT CLIP NUT HOLE IN FLOORBEAM AT LBL6 STA 344.Jun 7, 2002 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Fuselage Main, Floor BeamSDR 159PL0009Door Frame · crackedFWD SERVICE DOOR CRACKED IN AFT FRAME AT LOWER AFT CAM ROLLER.Jun 7, 2002 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Service DoorsSDR 159PL0008Frame · crackedFwd entry door top frame cracked fwd of upper aft stop fittingJun 7, 2002 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR 159PL0007Seat Track · corrodedRt. O/B seat track corroded BS328 to BS360Jun 7, 2002 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach FittingsSDR 159PL0006Seat Track · corrodedRt. I/B seat track corroded BS328 to BS360Jun 7, 2002 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach FittingsSDR 159PL0005Floorbeam · corrodedCORROSION ON TOP OF 987 FLOORBEAM.Jun 7, 2002 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Fuselage Main, Floor BeamSDR 159PL0004Tie Clip · crackedStringer tie clips cracked upper lobe of cabin various locations (41) totalJun 7, 2002 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Fuselage Structure (General)SDR 159PL0003Beam · corrodedB.S.967 floor beam at RBL24 has corroded spot at fastener holeJun 7, 2002 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Fuselage Main, Floor BeamSDR 159PL0002Angle · crackedVertical chord cracked on aft side of BS 178 bulkhead B/B 5.7LJun 7, 2002 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Fuselage Main, Floor BeamSDR N159PL0001Angle · crackedVertical chord cracked on aft side of BS 178 bulkhead B/B 5.7LJun 7, 2002 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Fuselage Main, Floor BeamSDR 159PL0001LightEmer floor lighting bulb at row 8 broken. R&R bulb.Apr 15, 2002 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Emergency LightingSDR 2002F00259Flashlight · inoperativeAFT EMERGENCY FLASHLIGHT INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED LIGHT ASSEMBLY, OPS CHECKED OK. (M)Dec 6, 2001 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Emergency EquipmentSDR 2002F00263Light · inoperativeR2 DOOR OVERHEAD EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED LIGHT PACK, OPS CHECK OK. (M)Nov 30, 2001 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Emergency LightingSDR 2002F00266Exhaust Pipe · crackedDISCOLORATION OF PAIN ON COWLING, NR 2 ENGINE. FOUND HOLE, APPROX 1 INCH SQUARE, IN TAIL PIPE EXTENSION. HEAT SHIELD OUTER SKIN. (M)Nov 1, 2001 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR 20010425AP021Indicator · malfunctionedGUA - FLT 514 - ENGINE NR 2 LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT CAME ON, AND OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR SHOWED 30 PSI. ENGINE WAS SECURED. CONDITION OCCURRED AFTER LANDING AT GUA. VERIFIED THAT NO WINDMILLING CONDITION EXITS. A TROUBLESHOOTING WAS ACCOMPLISHED, ACCORDING TMar 7, 2001 · N127GU · Boeing 737242 · Engine Oil PressureSDR 20001127AP009Fire Warning · malfunctionedIN FLIGHT SHUTDOWN OF NR 2 ENIGNE DUE TO FIRE WARNING ON APPROACH. BOTTLES FIRED. DECLARED EMERGENCY WITH UNEVENTFUL LANDING. NO EVIDENCE OF FIRE OR OVERHEAT. REPLACED BOTTLES, RELEASED AIRCRAFT ON MEL 26-1-2 NR 2 ENGINE.Jul 28, 2000 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Fire Protection SystemSDR 20001127AP008Stringer · corrodedSTRINGER 27L, STATION 986.5 CORRODED. CUTOUT DAMAGED AREA AND INSTALLED SPLICE REPAIR IAW SRM 53-10-3 FIG 1, 51-10-2 AND 51-30-0. (M)May 23, 2000 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/StringerSDR 99ZZZM300Bulb · failedWHITE FLOOR EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REPLACED EMERGENCY FLOOR LIGHT BULB AT ROW 8 IAW B737 MM 33-20-0. (M)Mar 2, 1999 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Emergency LightingSDR 99ZZZM299Battery Pack · dischargedEMERGENCY TRACK LIGHTING REMAINS ON IN ARM POSITION WITH A/C POWER ON LINE AND EXTERIOR EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. CYCLED SWITCH TO OFF AND REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACKS PER B737 CHAPTER 33 AND OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMAL. (M)Jan 20, 1999 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Emergency LightingSDR 98ZZZX4147Channel · corrodedDURING MAINTENANCE CHECK, CORROSION NOTED ON FORWARD LAVATORY AFT WALL SUPPORT FS 294 - FS 312 - LBL 37, APPROXIMATE.Nov 5, 1998 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR 99ZZZM43Light · inoperativeAFT PASSENGER DOOR INTERIOR EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT ASSY INOPERATIVE. REPLACE LIGHT ASSY WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT AND OPS CHECK NORMAL IAW B737 WDM 33-51-01 PAGE 31. (M)Oct 16, 1998 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Emergency LightingSDR 98ZZZX4308Floor Beam · corrodedDURING MAINTENANCE CHECK, CORROSION NOTED ON UPPER T-CHORD OF FLOOR BEAM 967, LBL 5.Sep 29, 1998 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Fuselage Main, Floor BeamSDR 98ZZZX4307Support · corrodedDURING MAINTENANCE CHECK, CORROSION NOTED ON FLOOR BOARD SUPPORT FS 294 - FS 312, LBL 12, APROXIMATE.Sep 29, 1998 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR 98ZZZX4306Floor Beam · corrodedDURING MAINTENANCE CHECK, CORROSION NOTED FLOOR BEAM AT INTERSECTION OF FRAME 1016 LBL 38.Sep 29, 1998 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Fuselage Main, Floor BeamSDR 98ZZZX4305Channel · corrodedDURING A C-CHECK, CORROSION NOTED ON AFT LAVATORY FORWARD WALL HAT CHANNEL. (AFT OF FLOOR BEAM 986.5) LBL 16, APPROXIMATE.Sep 29, 1998 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR 98ZZZX4148Floorbeam · corrodedDURING MAINTENANCE CHECK, CORROSION NOTED ON UPPER T-CHORD OF FLOORBEAM 294.5, RBL 25 TO LBL 30.Sep 29, 1998 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Fuselage Main, Floor BeamSDR 98ZZZX4146Stringer · corrodedDURING MAINTENANCE CHECK, CORROSION WAS NOTED ON AFT PIT BILGE AREA STR 27L, FS 947 - FS 967.Sep 29, 1998 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer
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