# Service difficulty reports: Boeing 737-281

A list on [Boeing 737-281](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-737-281.md).

Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary.

Page 1 of 3 · 120 reports

- [SDR ABXA201004120047](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA201004120047.md): Beam · cracked · Mar 27, 2010 · N769AX · Boeing 737281 · Nacelle/Pylon Miscellaneous Structure
  > RIGHT ENGINE PYLON OUTBOARD BEAM THAT RUNS ACROSS LOWER PART OF HYD BAY ACCESS DOOR IS CRACKED AT 3RD NUT PLATE HOLE FROM FWD END. REMOVED DAMAGED SECTION OF RIGHT ENGINE OUTBOARD PYLON BEAM IN LOWER PART OF HYD BAY ACCESS DOOR AND SPLICED. REPAIRED PER REA
- [SDR CA041105003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA041105003.md): Fire Loop · inoperative · Nov 4, 2004 · Boeing 737281 · Fire Detection
  > (CAN) ENGINE NR 1 FIRE WARNING AT 8000 ASL ON APPROACH. FIRE BOTTLES AND SQUIBS REPLACED IAW MM. NR 1 LOWER FIRE LOOP REPLACED AND CONNECTOR D1098 IAW MM. SYSTEM TESTED SERVICEABLE.
- [SDR CA040825010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040825010.md): Line · ruptured · Aug 21, 2004 · Boeing 737281 · Hydraulic System, Main
  > (CAN) HYDRAULIC QUANTITY INDICATOR SHOWED RAPID DEPLETION TO 1 GAL AFTER TAKEOFF. FOUND RUPTURED HYDRAULIC LINE P/N BACH8B04NN0214T IN NOSE LANDING GEAR WHEEL WELL.LINE REPLACED IAW 20-10-52. ENGINE HYDRAULIC CASE DRAIN FILTERS CHECKED FOR METAL CONTAMINATION,
- [SDR CA031208004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA031208004.md): Control Valve · malfunctioned · Dec 1, 2003 · Boeing 737281 · Cabin Pressure Control System
  > (CAN) ON CLIMB OUT THROUGH 25,000 FT. FLIGHT CREW REPORTED, DUCT OVERHEAT ON RT PACK. COULD NOT CONTROL TEMPERATURE WITH RT PACK ON. AIRCRAFT LOST ALL PRESSURIZATION AT ABOUT 25,000 FT. AND COULD NOT CONTROL CABIN PRESSURE IN MANUAL. CREW CONTACTED ATC AND CO
- [SDR CA030902002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030902002.md): Circuit Board · failed · Aug 25, 2003 · Boeing 737281 · AC Generator-Alternator
  > (CAN) AIRCRAFT REPORTS SHORTLY AFTER TAKE OFF ROTATION, NUMEROUS THREE PHASE CIRCUIT BREAKERS (2 AND 3 THRUST REVERSER, GASPER FAN AND PANEL INSTRUMENT INDICATOR NR 1 DC) POPPED CAUSING LOSS OF SEVERAL SYSTEMS AND ANNUNCIATIONS. NR 2
- [SDR CA030611002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030611002.md): Pcu · broken · Jun 9, 2003 · Boeing 737281 · Aileron Control System
  > (CAN) DURING LANDING THROUGH APPROXIMATELY 60 KNOTS, AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE LOSS OF 'A' SYSTEM HYDRAULICS. (NOTE: 'A' PUMPS ON WITH LOW PRESSURE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED - MAX 1.5 MINUTES) MAINTENANCE INSPECTION REVEALED POSITION NR 1 LOWER AILERON PCU FILT
- [SDR CA030313007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030313007.md): Engine · failed · Mar 11, 2003 · Boeing 737281 · Turbine Section
  > (CAN) FLIGHT 41, NR 1 ENG FAILURE ON CLIMBOUT SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF THROUGH 3200 FT ASL, CREW HEARD A BANG FROM NR 1 ENG AFTER CLIMB THRUST WAS SET & FLAPS HAD RETRACTED. CREW IDENTIFIED PROBLEM AS NR 1 ENG NOT PRODUCING THRUST & THE 'EGT' WAS PEGGED HIGH OFF
- [SDR CA030224003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030224003.md): Fire Loop · malfunctioned · Feb 20, 2003 · Boeing 737281 · Fire Detection
  > (CAN) CREW REPORTED, AT CRUISING ALTITUDE, 20 MINUTES OUT OF YLW THEY EXPERIENCED A VIBRATION FOLLOWED BY AN APU FIRE WARNING. CREW SHUTDOWN APU WITH THE FIRE HANDLE AND APU FIRE BOTTLES WERE DISCHARGED. A/C COMPLETED AN (ABNORMAL LANDING CONFIGURATION) IN YL
- [SDR CA021209007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA021209007.md): Bolt · cracked · Nov 29, 2002 · Boeing 737281 · Trailing Edge Flap Control System
  > (CAN) ON APPROACH FLIGHT CREW REPORTED UPON SELECTION OF FLAPS TO NR 1 POSITION THE NR 4 SLAT HUNG UP UNTIL FLAPS WERE SELECTED TO '15' POSITION. ALL INDICATIONS WERE NORMAL AFTER FLAPS '15' SELECTION AND NO CONTROL DIFFICULTIES. MAINTENANCE INSPECTION REVEALE
- [SDR CA020823003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020823003.md): Housing · split · Aug 14, 2002 · Boeing 737281 · Drag Control Actuator
  > (CAN) ON APPROACH CREW REPORTED COMPLETE LOSS OF HYD FLUID FROM 'A' SYS UPON SELECTION OF FLAPS & MLG. CREW CONDUCTED MISSED APPROACH & PROCEEDED TO COMPLETE 'LOSS OF SYS HYDRAULICS NON NORMAL CHECKLIST. CREW PERFORMED VISUAL APPROACH & LANDED A/C WITHOUT IN
- [SDR CA020429003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020429003.md): A/C Pack · smoke · Apr 29, 2002 · Boeing 737281 · Cabin Cooling System
  > (CAN) SHORTLY AFTER TAKOFF, F/A NOTIFIED CREW BOTH SMOKE DETECTORS HAD ACTIVATED AND THERE WAS A SMELL OF SMOKE IN THE CABIN. AIRCRAFT IMMEDIATELY RETURNED TO YYC AND DID AN OVERWEIGHT LANDING - MAINTENANCE INSPECTION FOUND CAUSE OF ODOUR FRON LEFT HAND AIR CO
- [SDR CA020422006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020422006.md): Structure · damaged · Apr 15, 2002 · Boeing 737281 · Elevator, Tab Structure
  > (CAN) DURING REGULAR SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE INSPECTION (AD:02-01-01)THE RT ELEVATOR FAILED THE TAB HINGE FREEPLAY CHECK AT THE NR 2 ELEVATOR TAB HINGE POSITION - SUSPECTED CRACK AT ELEVATOR REAR SPAR. EDDY CURRENT INSPECTION CARRIED OUT ON RT ELEVATOR REAR SPAR
- [SDR CA020405001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020405001.md): Structure · cracked · Mar 30, 2002 · Boeing 737281 · Main Landing Gear Attach Section
  > (CAN) SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE;DURING REGULAR SCHEDULED MAINITENANCE INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE ENGINEER SUSPECTED A CRACK AT THE NOSE LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR ATTACH SUPPORT BRACKET (FORWARD SIDE UPPER R/H SIDE). NDT CALLED IN AND 3/8 INCH CRACK CONFIRMED BY HFEC METH
- [SDR CA020319004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020319004.md): Duct · missing · Mar 17, 2002 · Boeing 737281 · Engine Bleed Air System
  > (CAN) SHORTLY AFTER DEPARTING, FLIGHT CREW RECEIVED A NR 1 ENGINE OVERHEAT INDICATION AND IMMEDIATELY RETURNED TO BASE - AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE INSPECTION REVEALED THE CLAMP FOR THE 8TH STAGE ANTI ICE VALVE WAS MISSING AND THE BLEED DUCT
- [SDR CA020204002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020204002.md): Bullet · separated · Feb 1, 2002 · Boeing 737281 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > (CAN) FLT CREW RPTED DURING CLIMB AFTER TAKEOFF THEY EXPERIENCED SERIES OF LOUD BANGS FROM NR 2 ENGINE ACCOMPANIED BY ABNORMAL HIGH EGT & LOW N 2 RPM. ALL IND.S WERE NORMAL PRIOR TO NOICE. PROBLEM OCCURRED AFTER CLIMB THRUST SET. THE CREW REDUCED NR 2 THRUST
- [SDR CA010907014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010907014.md): Tire · separated · Aug 31, 2001 · Boeing 737281 · Tire
  > (CAN) RECAP SEPARATED FROM TIRE ON TAKEOFF FROM YVR WAS NOT NOTICED UNTIL AIRCRAFT ARRIVED IN YLW. NO OTHER REPORTABLE DAMAGE AS A RESULT OF THIS INCIDENT.
- [SDR CA010921007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010921007.md): Engine · failed · Aug 16, 2001 · Boeing 737281 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > (CAN) ENROUTE FROM YVR TO YYC EXPERIENCED COMPRESSOR STALL ON NR 1 ENGINE. UPON ESTABLISHING CRUISE POWER SETTNG, CREW HEARD LOUD POP, FOLLOWED 20 SEC LATER BY ANOTHER POP (SEVERE COMPRESSOR STALL) & ASSOCIATED NR 1 ENGINE PRESSURE RATIO (EPR), N1 POWER SUR
- [SDR CA010625028](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010625028.md): Connector · misinstalled · Jun 14, 2001 · Boeing 737281 · Brake Anti-Skid Section
  > (CAN) IN TROUBLE SHOOTING A HISTORY OF INTERMITTENT ANTI-SKID PROBLEMS IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE PRESSURE LINES FROM THE AIRFRAME TO THE TOP OF THE R.H LANDING GEAR SWIVELS THE CONNECTORSTOTHE WHEEL SPEED TRANSDUCERS WERE SWAPPED TO THE OPPOSI
- [SDR CA010406005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010406005.md): Connector · damaged · Mar 24, 2001 · Boeing 737281 · Airborne Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) System
  > (CAN) THE AIRCRAFT WAS DEPARTING WHEN THE CREW EXPERIENCED AN APU FIRE INDICATION. THEY FOLLOWED PROCEDURES INCLUDING DISCHARGING THE EXTINGUISHER BOTTLE THEN RETURNED TO BASE. THE APU WAS INSPECTED BY MAINTENANCE AND THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF FIRE DAMAGE. TH
- [SDR CA010322012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010322012.md): Compressor · making metal · Mar 17, 2001 · Boeing 737281 · APU Core Engine
  > (CAN) THE AIRCRAFT WAS CLIMBING OUT OF VANCOUVER WHEN THE APU DID AN AUTO SHUT DOWN AND THE APU FIRE HANDLE ILLUMINATED. THE FIRE HANDLE WAS PULLED BUT THE BOTTLE WAS NOT DISCHARGED DUE TO THE FIRE INDICATION GOING OUT. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO VANCOUVER WHERE
- [SDR CA010129013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010129013.md): Transmitter · failed · Dec 17, 2000 · Boeing 737281 · Engine Oil Pressure
  > (CAN) ON CLIMB ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WAS NOTICED TO DROP TO 41 PSI AND DID NOT RESPOND TO THROTTLE MOVEMENT. THE FLIGHT CREW ELECTED TO RETURN WHERE MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE OIL PRESSURE TRANSMITTRER ON THE NR 2 ENGINE.
- [SDR CA001122029](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA001122029.md): Fire Loop · chafed · Nov 14, 2000 · Boeing 737281 · Fire Detection
  > (CAN) APU FIRE WARNING IN CRUISE, APU FIRE HANDLED & WARNING CEASED, BOTTLE DISCHARGED. AIRCRAFT CARRIED OUT A NORMAL LANDING. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED APU & AREA AND FOUND NO INDICATIONS OF FIRE OR OVERHEAT. THE AIRCRAFT WAS RELEASED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE
- [SDR CA001016008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA001016008.md): Stator · cracked · Sep 22, 2000 · Boeing 737281 · Turbine Engine Compressor Section
  > (CAN) DURING A SCHEDULED C-2 FAN CHANGE ON WING THE 2ND STAGE STATOR WAS FOUND COMPLETELY CRACKED THROUGH A ONE BLADE LOCATION, INBOARD OF THE MID SPAN SHROUD. THE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR CA000905017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000905017.md): Fan Blade · bird strike · Aug 28, 2000 · Boeing 737281 · Turbine Engine Compressor Section
  > (CAN) ON ROTATION AT TAKEOFF CREW REPORTED THEY HEARD A BANG & FELT THE AIRCRAFT YAW TO THE RIGHT. THE CREWFLEW AROUND TO REDUCE THE FUEL LOAD AND RETURNED TO THE STATION (YEG). A BIRD STRIKE INSPECTION WAS CARRIED OUT AND SLIGHT DAMAGE WAS FOUND ON THE C1 FAN
- [SDR CA000905016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000905016.md): Bleed Valve · failed · Aug 18, 2000 · Boeing 737281 · APU Oil System
  > (CAN) ON TWO OCCASIONS, THE CREW EXPERIENCED A FIRE INDICATION ON THE APU WHILE THE AIRCRAFT WAS AT CRUISING ALTITUDE. ON BOTH OCCASIONS, THE APU SHUT DOWN AND THROUGH CREW PROCEDURES, THE APU FIRE BOTTLE WAS DISCHARGED. IN BOTH OCCURRENCES, MAINTENANCE INSPEC
- [SDR CA000804016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000804016.md): Motor · seized · Jul 22, 2000 · Boeing 737281 · Air Distribution Fan
  > (CAN) DURING THE CLIMB FROM 4XS (SASKATOON) THE CREW BECAME AWARE OF A STRANGE ODOR / SMELL IN THE CABIN. THERE WAS NO SMOKE OBSERVED BUT THE CREW ELECTED TO RETURN TO THE STATION AS A PRECAUTION. ON THE GROUND THE CREW CHECKED AND FOUND THE GASPER FAN C/B POP
- [SDR CA000511009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000511009.md): Attach Fitting · broken · Apr 26, 2000 · Boeing 737281 · Exterior Lighting
  > (CAN) ON APPROACH WHEN LANDING GEAR LOWERED CREW REPORTED A BANGING NOISE FROM THE AREA OF THE NOSE. INSPECTION AT THE GATE FOUND THE TAXI LIGHT SUPPORT HAD BROKEN AND THE TAXI LIGHT WAS TRAILING THE GEAR BY THE WIRE HARNESS. REPAIRED.
- [SDR CA000128017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000128017.md): Gearbox · leaking · Jan 23, 2000 · Boeing 737281 · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > (CAN) OIL FILTER BYPASS SW BANJO FITTING HAD STRIPPED THREADS CAUSING OIL LEAK.
- [SDR AU000128017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000128017.md): Oil Filter · leaking · Jan 23, 2000 · Boeing 737281 · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > (AU) OIL FILTER BYPASS SW BANJO FITTING HAD STRIPPED THREADS CAUSING OIL LEAK.
- [SDR P2EA99354](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/P2EA99354.md): Floorbeam · corroded · Dec 3, 1999 · N219US · Boeing 737281 · Fuselage Main, Floor Beam
  > SJO - C-CHECK, FLOORBEAM WEB CORRODED AT BS 259.5, FROM WL 208.5 TO WL 206, BETWEEN LBL 13 INCH TO RBL 13 INCH. DEFECT SIZE, LENGTH 16 INCHES, WIDTH 5 INCHES. REPAIRED FLOORBEAM WEB AT BS 259.5 BETWEEN LBL 17 INCH AND RBL 14.5 INCH FROM WL 208.5 TO WL 193.
- [SDR P2EA99351](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/P2EA99351.md): Floorbeam · corroded · Dec 3, 1999 · N219US · Boeing 737281 · Fuselage Main, Floor Beam
  > SJO - C-CHECK, FLOORBEAM CORROSION AT BS 259.5, WL 208.5, BETWEEN LBL 20 AND RBL 15 INCHES. DEFECT SIZE, LENGTH 14 INCHES, WIDTH 4 INCHES. REPAIRED FLOORBEAM ANGLE AT BS 259 FROM LBL 23 INCHES TO RBL 21.5 INCHES WL 208. ALSO, REPLACED FLOOR BEAM UPPER ANGLE
- [SDR P2EA99350](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/P2EA99350.md): Angle · corroded · Dec 3, 1999 · N219US · Boeing 737281 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > SJO - C-CHECK, FLOOR SUPPORT ANGLE CORRODED AT BS 270, WL 208.5, BETWEEN RBL 17 INCHE LBL 10 INCH. DEFECT SIZE, LENGTH 10 INCH, WIDTH 2 INCH. REPAIRED FLOOR SUPPORT ANGLE AT BS 270, WL 208.5, BETWEEN LBL 54 INCH TO RBL 25.5 INCH PER COOPESA EO COO-3-53-714-9
- [SDR P2EA99342](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/P2EA99342.md): Skin · delaminated · Dec 3, 1999 · N219US · Boeing 737281 · Air Conditioning Doors
  > SJO - C-CHECK, LEFT AC BAY DOOR DELAMINATED. REPAIRED LEFT AC BAY DOOR PER EO COO-CMP-3-53-704-99 DATED DECEMBER 4, 1999. (M)
- [SDR P2EA99335](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/P2EA99335.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Dec 2, 1999 · N219US · Boeing 737281 · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead
  > SJO - C-CHECK, WEB CRACKED AT BS 178, LBL 10 INCHES, WL 235. DEFECT SIZE, LENGTH.375 INCH. REPAIRED BULKHEAD WEB AT BS 178 FROM LBL 7 TO LBL 17.5, BETWEEN WL 240 AND WL 230.5 PER SRM 53-10-11 FIG 1. (M)
- [SDR P2EA99352](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/P2EA99352.md): Rib · cracked · Dec 1, 1999 · N219US · Boeing 737281 · Wing, Rib/Bulkhead
  > SJO - C-CHECK ITEM, SUPPORT RIB CRACKED AT RT WING SLAT STATION 25. DEFECT SIZE, LENGTH.75 INCH. REPLACED SLAT TRACK SUPPORT RIB AT SLAT STATION 25 PER SRM 51-10-1 PAGE 5. (M)
- [SDR P2EA99345](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/P2EA99345.md): Skin · dented · Dec 1, 1999 · N219US · Boeing 737281 · Electrical/Electronic Compartment Doors
  > SJO - C-CHECK, E/E DOOR HAS A DENT OUT OF LIMITS, DEFECT SIZE, LENGTH 1.75 INCH, WIDTH 1.5 INCH, DEPTH.045 INCH. REPLACED DOOR SKIN PER SRM 51-10-1, PAGE 5 AND SRM 51-30-2. (M)
- [SDR P2EA99355](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/P2EA99355.md): Skin · cracked · Nov 30, 1999 · N219US · Boeing 737281 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > SJO - C-CHECK, FUSELAGE SKIN CRACKED FROM BS 727 TO BS 727A BETWEEN STRINGER 14 RT AND 16 RT. DEFECT SIZE LENGTH 1.75 INCH. REPAIRED FUSELAGE SKIN SECTION FROM BS 727 TO BS 727A PLUS 9.9, BETWEEN STRINGER 16 AND 20 RT PER BOEING FAX COO-SJO-990060 DATED DECE
- [SDR P2EA99336](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/P2EA99336.md): Skin · cracked · Nov 30, 1999 · N219US · Boeing 737281 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > SJO - C-CHECK, FUSELAGE SKIN CRACKED FROM BS 268 TO BS 277, BETWEEN STRINGER 15 RT AND 16 RT. DEFECT SIZE 1 INCH. REPAIRED FUSELAGE SKIN SECTION FROM BS 263.5 TO BS 280, BETWEEN STRINGER 14 RT AND STRINGER 17 RT PER SRM 53-30-3, FIG 17. (M)
- [SDR P2EA99311](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/P2EA99311.md): Transmitter · inoperative · Nov 12, 1999 · N219US · Boeing 737281 · Engine Pressure Ratio (EPR)
  > FLT 588 - MCI - ABORTED TAKEOFF, NO EMERGENCY DECLARED. DURING TAKEOFF ROLL, NR 2 EPR GAUGE READS ZERO. REPLACED NR 2 EPR TRANSMITTER AND NR 2 EPR INDICATOR PER MM 77-11-21, OPS CHECK OK. (M)
- [SDR P2EA99253](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/P2EA99253.md): Skin · cracked · Oct 5, 1999 · N219US · Boeing 737281 · Air Distribution System
  > SJO - C-CHECK, LEFT RAM DOOR INNER SKIN CRACKED, DEFECT SIZE, LENGTH 3 INCHES AND WIDTH 1 INCH. REPAIRED RAM DOOR INTERNAL SKIN PER COOPESA EO COO-3-52-708-99 DATED DECEMBER 4, 1999. (M)
- [SDR P2EA99220](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/P2EA99220.md): Door · missing · Jul 20, 1999 · N219US · Boeing 737281 · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > NSP - FLT 707 - THIS IS A SUPPLEMENTAL/CLOSING ACTION FOR MRR 99220. ON WALK-AROUND INSPECTION AFTER FLIGHT MAINTENANCE, CREW DISCOVERED THE CENTER BOOST PUMP DOOR P/N 65-45487-7 MISSING. DEFERRED PER CDL 57-30-4. REQUESTED PANEL. REF: DEFERRED ITEM C2199
- [SDR P2EA99195](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/P2EA99195.md): Pump · leaking · May 25, 1999 · N219US · Boeing 737281 · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), Main
  > PIT - FLT 588 - NO EMERGENCY DECLARED, LANDING UNEVENTFUL. TOTAL LOSS OF SYSTEM 'A' HYDRAULICS. FOUND NR 2 ENGINE SYSTEM 'A' HDYRAULIC PUMP SHAFT SEAL BLOWN. REPLACED NR 2 (SYSTEM 'A') ENGINE HYDRAULIC PUMP PER MM 29-11-31A. OPERATION AND LEAK CHECKS OK.
- [SDR CA990603008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990603008.md): Control Rod · cracked · May 11, 1999 · Boeing 737281 · Engine Thrust Reverser
  > (CAN) DURING INSPECTION, THE THRUST REVERSER FOLLOW-UP CONTROL ROD FORWARD ROD END BEARING WAS FOUND ADRIFT, FURTHER INSPECTION FOUND THE ROD END WAS CRACKED AND SPLITTING APART. REPLACED.
- [SDR P2EA99090](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/P2EA99090.md): Mechanism · worn · Mar 12, 1999 · N219US · Boeing 737281 · Trailing Edge Flap Control System
  > MCI - FLT 819 - RETRACTING FLAPS FROM 5 TO 1 DEGREE OUT OF MDW, FELT HEAVY FLUTTER. GOING FROM FLAPS 1 TO 5 ON LANDING AT MCI FELT MINOR FLUTTER. LANDING AT MCI, SELECTED FLAPS 25 AND GAUGE INDICATED 15. SELECTED FLAPS 30 AND GAUGE INDICATED BETWEEN 25 AND 30
- [SDR P2EA99001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/P2EA99001.md): Valve · failed · Jan 7, 1999 · N219US · Boeing 737281 · APU Bleed Air System
  > MSP - FLT 404 - DURAL BLEED INDICATION DURING TAKEOFF. ABORTED TAKEOFF AT 70 KNOTS, RETURNED TO GATE. DEFERRED PER MEL 36-6, CI M219725 ASSIGNED. FEF CI M219725. DUAL BLEED INDICATION INOPERATIVE. REPLACED APU LOAD CONTROL VALVE PER MM 49-52-11A, CLEARED
- [SDR P2EA98312](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/P2EA98312.md): Window · cracked · Dec 26, 1998 · N219US · Boeing 737281 · Flight Compartment Windows
  > MCI - FLT 586 - THE AIRCRAFT DEPARTED MCI AND 35 MINUTES INTO FLIGHT THE FIRST OFFICERS SLIDING WINDOW CRACKED. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO MCI WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL REPLACED THE CRACKED F/O WINDOW AND WINDOW HEAT CONTROL UNIT. (M)
- [SDR P2EA98311](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/P2EA98311.md): Skin · cracked · Dec 15, 1998 · N219US · Boeing 737281 · Engine Thrust Reverser
  > SJO - NR 1 THRUST REVERSER LOWER BUCKET EXTERNAL SKIN CRACKED, DEFECT SIZE LENGTH 2.75 INCH. REPAIRED THRUST REVERSER PER COOPESA EO COO-3-78-754-98 DATED DEC 17, 1998. (M)
- [SDR P2EA98305](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/P2EA98305.md): Skin · damaged · Dec 8, 1998 · N219US · Boeing 737281 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > SJO - PROVISIONAL REPAIR AT FORWARD ENTRY DOOR LOWER HINGE CUTOUT. REPAIRED FUSELAGE SKIN SECTION FROM BS 299 TO BS 305 BETWEEN STRINGER 12 RT AND STRINGER 14 RT PER SRM 53-30-3 FIG 31, DETAIL III. (M)
- [SDR P2EA98296](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/P2EA98296.md): Slat · delaminated · Dec 1, 1998 · N219US · Boeing 737281 · Spoilers
  > SJO - NR 5 SLAT DELAMINATED, DEFECT SIZE TOTAL 400 SQ INCH. REPAIRED NR 5 SLAT PER COOPESA EO COO-3-57-719-98 DATED DEC 2, 1998. DOCUMENTED ON FAA FORM 8110-3. (M)
- [SDR P2EA98307](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/P2EA98307.md): Skin · delaminated · Nov 27, 1998 · N219US · Boeing 737281 · Spoilers
  > SJO - NR 5 SPOILER DELAMINATED, DEFECT SIZE TOTAL 234 SQUARE INCH. REPAIRED NR 5 SPOILER PER COOPESA EO C00-3-57-709-98 DATED NOV 30, 1998. (M)

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## The whole list in SQL

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```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 = '737281'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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