# Service difficulty reports: Boeing 737-242

A list on [Boeing 737-242](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-737-242.md).

Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary.

Page 1 of 2 · 58 reports

- [SDR 0704026](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0704026.md): Smoke Detector · malfunctioned · Jul 27, 2004 · N742TW · Boeing 737242 · Smoke Detection
  > FORWARD LAVATORY SMOKE DETECTOR WENT OFF ON LANDING NO SIGN OF SMOKE OR FIRE IN FORWARD LAVATORY.
- [SDR 159PL0030](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/159PL0030.md): Bottle · discharged · May 11, 2003 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Escape Slide
  > L2 SLIDE PRESSURE READS ZERO. REMOVED AND REPLACED L2 SLIDE PER MM 25-61-311.
- [SDR 159PL0029](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/159PL0029.md): Battery Pack · Mar 5, 2003 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Emergency Lighting
  > L2 and R2 emergency exterior light inop. Removed and replaced L2 and R2 emergency light pack M572 per MM 33-52-02.
- [SDR 159PL0028](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/159PL0028.md): Battery Pack · Feb 24, 2003 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Emergency Lighting
  > Ovhd center aisle emergency light capacity low. Removed and replaced emergency light battery pack on unit M192 per MM 33-51-0. Ops chk. good.
- [SDR 159PL0027](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/159PL0027.md): Light · Feb 24, 2003 · N195PL · Boeing 737242 · Emergency Lighting
  > L2 door ovhd emergency light dim. Removed and replaced emergency exit unit M187 per MM 33-51-0. Ops. chk. good.
- [SDR 159PL0026](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/159PL0026.md): Computer · malfunctioned · Jan 27, 2003 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Autopilot System
  > ROLL CHANNEL AUTO PILOT WILL NOT ENGAGE. REMOVED AND REPLACED ROLL CHANNEL COMPUTER PER MM 22-11-161.
- [SDR 159PL0025](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/159PL0025.md): Battery · Jan 6, 2003 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Emergency Lighting
  > Fwd entry door, L1 emergency pack light inop. Replaced batteries per MM 33-50-00. Test OK
- [SDR 159PL0024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/159PL0024.md): Solenoid · Dec 31, 2002 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Autopilot System
  > Elev. 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.
- [SDR 159PL0023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/159PL0023.md): Computer · Dec 1, 2002 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Autopilot System
  > Roll channel will not engage. R&R roll channel computer per MM 22-11-161. Ops check good.
- [SDR 159PL0002A](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/159PL0002A.md): Power Supply · malfunctioned · Oct 24, 2002 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Emergency Lighting
  > FWD SECTION OF EMERGENCY FLOOR LIGHTING COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY, UNCOMMANDED. R&R FWD FLOOR LIGHTING POWER UNIT PER MM33-51-0, OPS GOOD.
- [SDR 159PL0001A](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/159PL0001A.md): Lens · loose · Oct 21, 2002 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Emergency Lighting
  > ONE EMEERGENCY FLOOR LIGHT BULB LENS KICKED OFF AT ROW 5D. R&R BULB AND INSTALLED LENS AS REQUIRED. OPS. CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR 159PL0022](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/159PL0022.md): Frame · cracked · Jun 7, 2002 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > Sta460 frame cracked past stop drill and new crack in frame at Str26Lt.
- [SDR 159PL0021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/159PL0021.md): Skin · corroded · Jun 7, 2002 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Fuselage Structure (General)
  > Corrosion on fuselage skin at Sta986.5 at Str22Lt & Str23Lt. Corrosion on frame shear tie clip
- [SDR 159PL0020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/159PL0020.md): Skin · corroded · Jun 7, 2002 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Fuselage Structure (General)
  > Corrosion in fuselage skin at BS908 Butt joint
- [SDR 159PL0019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/159PL0019.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Jun 7, 2002 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead
  > Fwd side of BS178 bulkhead cracked at WL235 Lt. & Rt. sides (4 cracks total)
- [SDR 159PL0018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/159PL0018.md): Skin · cracked · Jun 7, 2002 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Fuselage Structure (General)
  > Fuselage skin cracked at fwd entry door lower hinge cutout at Sta303
- [SDR 159PL0017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/159PL0017.md): Beam · cracked · Jun 7, 2002 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Fuselage Structure (General)
  > Cargo floor beam cracked at BS460 at Str27Rt.
- [SDR 159PL0016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/159PL0016.md): Frame · cracked · Jun 7, 2002 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > Frame cracked at Sta400 at Str26Lt.
- [SDR 159PL0015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/159PL0015.md): Frame · cracked · Jun 7, 2002 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > Frame cracked at Sta440 at Str26Lt.
- [SDR 159PL0014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/159PL0014.md): Tie Clip · cracked · Jun 7, 2002 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > STRINGER TIE CLIP CRACKED AT STA 500A STR 26 LT.
- [SDR 159PL0013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/159PL0013.md): Floorbeam · corroded · Jun 7, 2002 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Fuselage Main, Floor Beam
  > CORROSION ON STA328 FLOORBEAM AT RBL30
- [SDR 159PL0012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/159PL0012.md): Tie · cracked · Jun 7, 2002 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > BS460 left frame tie cracked at lower fastener just above Str16Lt.
- [SDR 159PL0011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/159PL0011.md): Galley Track · corroded · Jun 7, 2002 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Fuselage Structure (General)
  > Corrosion on right O/B galley track at fwd end
- [SDR 159PL0010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/159PL0010.md): Floorbeam · corroded · Jun 7, 2002 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Fuselage Main, Floor Beam
  > CORROSION AT CLIP NUT HOLE IN FLOORBEAM AT LBL6 STA 344.
- [SDR 159PL0009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/159PL0009.md): Door Frame · cracked · Jun 7, 2002 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Service Doors
  > FWD SERVICE DOOR CRACKED IN AFT FRAME AT LOWER AFT CAM ROLLER.
- [SDR 159PL0008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/159PL0008.md): Frame · cracked · Jun 7, 2002 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > Fwd entry door top frame cracked fwd of upper aft stop fitting
- [SDR 159PL0007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/159PL0007.md): Seat Track · corroded · Jun 7, 2002 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > Rt. O/B seat track corroded BS328 to BS360
- [SDR 159PL0006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/159PL0006.md): Seat Track · corroded · Jun 7, 2002 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > Rt. I/B seat track corroded BS328 to BS360
- [SDR 159PL0005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/159PL0005.md): Floorbeam · corroded · Jun 7, 2002 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Fuselage Main, Floor Beam
  > CORROSION ON TOP OF 987 FLOORBEAM.
- [SDR 159PL0004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/159PL0004.md): Tie Clip · cracked · Jun 7, 2002 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Fuselage Structure (General)
  > Stringer tie clips cracked upper lobe of cabin various locations (41) total
- [SDR 159PL0003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/159PL0003.md): Beam · corroded · Jun 7, 2002 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Fuselage Main, Floor Beam
  > B.S.967 floor beam at RBL24 has corroded spot at fastener hole
- [SDR 159PL0002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/159PL0002.md): Angle · cracked · Jun 7, 2002 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Fuselage Main, Floor Beam
  > Vertical chord cracked on aft side of BS 178 bulkhead B/B 5.7L
- [SDR N159PL0001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/N159PL0001.md): Angle · cracked · Jun 7, 2002 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Fuselage Main, Floor Beam
  > Vertical chord cracked on aft side of BS 178 bulkhead B/B 5.7L
- [SDR 159PL0001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/159PL0001.md): Light · Apr 15, 2002 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Emergency Lighting
  > Emer floor lighting bulb at row 8 broken. R&R bulb.
- [SDR 2002F00259](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002F00259.md): Flashlight · inoperative · Dec 6, 2001 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Emergency Equipment
  > AFT EMERGENCY FLASHLIGHT INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED LIGHT ASSEMBLY, OPS CHECKED OK. (M)
- [SDR 2002F00263](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002F00263.md): Light · inoperative · Nov 30, 2001 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Emergency Lighting
  > R2 DOOR OVERHEAD EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED LIGHT PACK, OPS CHECK OK. (M)
- [SDR 2002F00266](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002F00266.md): Exhaust Pipe · cracked · Nov 1, 2001 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
  > DISCOLORATION OF PAIN ON COWLING, NR 2 ENGINE. FOUND HOLE, APPROX 1 INCH SQUARE, IN TAIL PIPE EXTENSION. HEAT SHIELD OUTER SKIN. (M)
- [SDR 20010425AP021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010425AP021.md): Indicator · malfunctioned · Mar 7, 2001 · N127GU · Boeing 737242 · Engine Oil Pressure
  > GUA - 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 T
- [SDR 20001127AP009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001127AP009.md): Fire Warning · malfunctioned · Jul 28, 2000 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Fire Protection System
  > IN 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.
- [SDR 20001127AP008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001127AP008.md): Stringer · corroded · May 23, 2000 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer
  > STRINGER 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)
- [SDR 99ZZZM300](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZM300.md): Bulb · failed · Mar 2, 1999 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Emergency Lighting
  > WHITE FLOOR EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REPLACED EMERGENCY FLOOR LIGHT BULB AT ROW 8 IAW B737 MM 33-20-0. (M)
- [SDR 99ZZZM299](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZM299.md): Battery Pack · discharged · Jan 20, 1999 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Emergency Lighting
  > EMERGENCY 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)
- [SDR 98ZZZX4147](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4147.md): Channel · corroded · Nov 5, 1998 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > DURING MAINTENANCE CHECK, CORROSION NOTED ON FORWARD LAVATORY AFT WALL SUPPORT FS 294 - FS 312 - LBL 37, APPROXIMATE.
- [SDR 99ZZZM43](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZM43.md): Light · inoperative · Oct 16, 1998 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Emergency Lighting
  > AFT 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)
- [SDR 98ZZZX4308](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4308.md): Floor Beam · corroded · Sep 29, 1998 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Fuselage Main, Floor Beam
  > DURING MAINTENANCE CHECK, CORROSION NOTED ON UPPER T-CHORD OF FLOOR BEAM 967, LBL 5.
- [SDR 98ZZZX4307](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4307.md): Support · corroded · Sep 29, 1998 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > DURING MAINTENANCE CHECK, CORROSION NOTED ON FLOOR BOARD SUPPORT FS 294 - FS 312, LBL 12, APROXIMATE.
- [SDR 98ZZZX4306](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4306.md): Floor Beam · corroded · Sep 29, 1998 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Fuselage Main, Floor Beam
  > DURING MAINTENANCE CHECK, CORROSION NOTED FLOOR BEAM AT INTERSECTION OF FRAME 1016 LBL 38.
- [SDR 98ZZZX4305](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4305.md): Channel · corroded · Sep 29, 1998 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > DURING A C-CHECK, CORROSION NOTED ON AFT LAVATORY FORWARD WALL HAT CHANNEL. (AFT OF FLOOR BEAM 986.5) LBL 16, APPROXIMATE.
- [SDR 98ZZZX4148](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4148.md): Floorbeam · corroded · Sep 29, 1998 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Fuselage Main, Floor Beam
  > DURING MAINTENANCE CHECK, CORROSION NOTED ON UPPER T-CHORD OF FLOORBEAM 294.5, RBL 25 TO LBL 30.
- [SDR 98ZZZX4146](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4146.md): Stringer · corroded · Sep 29, 1998 · N159PL · Boeing 737242 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer
  > DURING MAINTENANCE CHECK, CORROSION WAS NOTED ON AFT PIT BILGE AREA STR 27L, FS 947 - FS 967.

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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 = '737242'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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