# Service difficulty reports: Boeing 747-130

A list on [Boeing 747-130](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-747-130.md).

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- [SDR TWRA0022](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWRA0022.md): Smoke · detected · Mar 30, 2000 · N603FF · Boeing 747130 · Flight Compartment Lighting
  > FOUND ELECTRICAL SMOKE IN COCKPIT FROM CONTROL PEDESTAL THROUGH NR 1 THROTTLE OPENING SLOT. DISAPPEARED WHEN CONTROL STAND PANEL LIGHTS WERE TURNED OFF. INSPECTED AREA, CHECKED WIRING FOR ANY DISCREPANCIES, NONE NOTED. UNABLE TO DUPLICATE ITEM. (M)
- [SDR TWRA0007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWRA0007.md): Wire · burned · Jan 10, 2000 · N603FF · Boeing 747130 · Electrical Power System Wiring
  > DURING C-CHECK, FOUND APU GENERATOR FEEDER CABLE AT BS 1450 BELOW CABIN FLOOR BURNED. REPLACED GENERATOR FEEDER CABLE. (M)
- [SDR TWRA0006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWRA0006.md): Nut · missing · Jan 10, 2000 · N603FF · Boeing 747130 · Flight Control System
  > DURING C-CHECK, FOUND R/W INBOARD AILERON OUTBOARD HINGE BOLT NUT MISSING. REPLACED NUT PER MM 27-11-04. (M)
- [SDR TWRA9971](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWRA9971.md): Rod · broken · Nov 12, 1999 · N603FF · Boeing 747130 · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > DURING DAILY CHECK, FUOND L-1 DOOR GIRT BAR SUPPORT ROD TO LIFTER BROKEN. REMOVED AND REPLACED SUPPORT ROD, PER MM 52-11-07. REMOVED AND REPLACED SUPPORT ROD, PER MM 52-11-07. (M)
- [SDR TWRA9933](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWRA9933.md): Strut · cracked · Aug 17, 1999 · N603FF · Boeing 747130 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck
  > DURING WALK AROUND, FOUND RIGHT BODY GEAR STRUT, OUTER CYLINDER CRACK APPROX.75 INCH IN LENGTH.75 WAY FROM TOP OF CYLINDER ON FRONT SIDE. REMOVED AND REPLACED STRUT ASSY. (M)
- [SDR TWRA9910](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWRA9910.md): Fitting · cracked · Mar 22, 1999 · N603FF · Boeing 747130 · Wing, Landing Gear Attach Fittings
  > DURING 'A' CHECK INSPECTION, FOUND THE RIGHT LANDING SUPPORT BEAM END FITTING (FORWARD SIDE) CRACKED. REMOVED AND REPLACED BOTH FORWARD AND AFT FITTINGS. (M)
- [SDR TWRA9909](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWRA9909.md): Rod · cracked · Mar 22, 1999 · N603FF · Boeing 747130 · Aileron Control System
  > DURING 'A' INSPECTION, FOUND THE FORCE LIMITER ROD CONNECTING THE L/R AILERON PROGRAMMER CRACKED (TWO PLACES). REMOVED AND REPLACED ROD ASSY. (M)
- [SDR TWAA9911](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWAA9911.md): Pin · corroded · Mar 22, 1999 · N603FF · Boeing 747130 · Wing, Landing Gear Attach Fittings
  > DURING A CHECK INSPECTION, FOUND THE RIGHT WING GEAR SUPPORT BEAM FITTING PIN FOR BEARING THREADS CORRODED UNDER RETAINER NUT. REMOVED AND REPLACED BOTH BEARING PIN AND RETAINER NUT. (M)
- [SDR TWRA9852](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWRA9852.md): Cable · missing · Aug 27, 1998 · N603FF · Boeing 747130 · Life Raft
  > PRIOR TO FLIGHT, FLIGHT ATTENDANT REPORTED L3 LIFE RAFT COMPARTMENT DOOR NOT SECURED. FLIGHT CREW WAS NOTIFIED RAFT WAS MOVED TO R3 DOOR. INSPECTED RAFT COMPARTMENT AND FOUND LEFT HAND BALANCE CABLE OFF. REINSTALLED CABLE, PERFORMED OPS CHECK OF DOOR, OK.
- [SDR TWRA9848](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWRA9848.md): Sign · inoperative · Aug 21, 1998 · N603FF · Boeing 747130 · Emergency Lighting
  > ON PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION, FOUND EXIT SIGN ABOVE R1 DOOR EVAC LIGHT INOP. REPAIRED BROKEN WIRE, OPS CHECK OK PER MM 33-51-00. (M)
- [SDR TWRA9845](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWRA9845.md): Handle · detached · Aug 8, 1998 · N603FF · Boeing 747130 · Integrated Flight System
  > PRIOR TO DEPARTURE R4 MED MODE SELECTOR HANDLE CAME OFF. UNABLE TO SELECT AUTO OR MANUAL. ITEM HAS DEFERRED TO ODI MEL 25-10-B (ND). REPLACED MODE SELECTOR HANDLE. OPS CHECK OK. (M)
- [SDR TWRA9828](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWRA9828.md): Wire · broken · May 1, 1998 · N603FF · Boeing 747130 · Light System Wiring
  > 'B' ZONE EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOP RIGHT SIDE. FOUND AND REPAIRED BROKEN WIRE, OPS CHECK OK PER MM 33-51-00. (M)
- [SDR TWRA9816](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWRA9816.md): Fuel Tank · leaking · Mar 22, 1998 · N603FF · Boeing 747130 · Fuel Storage
  > AFTER TAKEOFF, AFTER NR 1 A/C PACK TURNED ON, REPORT OF HEAVY SMELL OF FUEL FUMES IN CABIN AS WELL AS IN COCKPIT AS A/C ROTATED. AFTER ALL PACKS WERE TURNED ON FUEL SMELL DISSIPATED. ON FUEL LEAK CHECK OF NR 3 MAIN FUEL TANK, STATIC FUEL LEAK FROM WING ROOT
- [SDR TWRA9804](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWRA9804.md): Fuel Tanks · leaking · Jan 26, 1998 · N603FF · Boeing 747130 · Fuel Storage
  > AFTER TAKEOFF ROLL, SMELLED A STRONG FUEL ODOR IN THE COCKPIT, UPPER DECK AND CENTER OF THE AIRCRAFT. ON TAXI THERE IS NO SMELL. BUT, WHEN AIRCRAFT PITCHES 13 DEGREES - 15 DEGREES IT SMELLS. A/C REMOVED FROM SERVICE. FOUND FUEL LEAKING FROM NR 2M, NR 3 AN
- [SDR TWRA97192](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWRA97192.md): Light · inoperative · Oct 31, 1997 · N603FF · Boeing 747130 · Emergency Lighting
  > DURING DAILY CHECK, FOUND EMERGENCY CEILING LIGHT ABOVE SEAT 17ABC INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHT ASSEMBLY PER MM 33-51-07. OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMAL PER MM 33-51-00. (M)
- [SDR TWRA97179](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWRA97179.md): Light · inoperative · Oct 5, 1997 · N603FF · Boeing 747130 · Emergency Lighting
  > DURING A3 SERVICE, FOUND 4L MED BUSTLE LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED BUSTLE LIGHT. OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMAL AS PER 33-51-00. (M)
- [SDR TWRA97172](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWRA97172.md): Light · inoperative · Aug 19, 1997 · N603FF · Boeing 747130 · Emergency Lighting
  > L2 BUSTLE EMERGENCY LIGHT INOP. REPLACED BUSTLE LIGHT SYSTEM CHECK OK MM REF 33-51-00. (M)
- [SDR TWRA97171](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWRA97171.md): Fuse · blown · Aug 14, 1997 · N603FF · Boeing 747130 · Emergency Lighting
  > 'A' ZONE LEFT SIDE EGRESS LIGHTS INOP. REMOVED AND REPLACED FUSE ON CHARGER SYSTEM CHECKS OK. (M)
- [SDR TWRA97170](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWRA97170.md): Light · inoperative · Aug 3, 1997 · N603FF · Boeing 747130 · Emergency Lighting
  > ON DAILY SERVICE CHECK, FOUND 2L MED BUSTLE LIGHT INOP. REPLACED LIGHT ASSEMBLY, OPS CHECK OK MM 33-51-00. (M)
- [SDR TWRA9775](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWRA9775.md): Wire · broken · Apr 25, 1997 · N603FF · Boeing 747130 · Light System Wiring
  > DURING DAILY SERVICE, FOUND EVAC LIGHT AT SEAT 21H INOPERABLE. FOUND BROKEN WIRE BY SEAT. REPAIRED WIRE, OPS CHECKS OK PER MM 33-51-00. (X)
- [SDR TWRA9754](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWRA9754.md): Wire · broken · Apr 7, 1997 · N603FF · Boeing 747130 · Light System Wiring
  > DURING DAILY SERVICE, FOUND 4L AND R4 ATTENDANTS SEATS EMERGENCY LIGHTS ON SIDE OF SEATS INOP. REPAIRED BROKEN WIRES AT 4L AND 4R ATTENDANTS SEATS. OPS CHECK OK. (M)
- [SDR TWRA9735](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWRA9735.md): Switch · failed · Mar 21, 1997 · N603FF · Boeing 747130 · Exterior Lighting
  > DURING FINAL APPROACH, A LOUD POP WAS HEARD AND ELECTRICAL SMOKE WAS NOTED. SMELL WAS NOTED FOR A SHORT TIME. LOWERED PILOT'S OVERHEAD PANEL AT P7 AND P12 CHECKED FOR BURNED WIRES OR SWITCHES. FOUND RT INBOARD LANDING LIGHT SWITCH BURNED, REPLACED SWITCH.
- [SDR TWRA9737](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWRA9737.md): Wire · broken · Mar 12, 1997 · N603FF · Boeing 747130 · Light System Wiring
  > U/D SEAT 72 AC AND 73 AC EVAC LIGHT INOP. REPAIRED BROKEN WIRE AT SEAT 72AC. OPS CHECK OK. (M)
- [SDR TWRA96389](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWRA96389.md): Light · inoperative · Jan 2, 1997 · N603FF · Boeing 747130 · Emergency Lighting
  > DURING DAILY CHECK, FOUND 4L MED EVAC LIGHT INOP. REMOVED AND REPLACED BUSTLE LIGHT ASSY PER MM 33-51-00. OPS CHECKED NORMAL. (M)
- [SDR TWRA96375](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWRA96375.md): Windshield · shattered · Dec 11, 1996 · N603FF · Boeing 747130 · Flight Compartment Windows
  > DURING CLIMB, R1 WINDSHIELD SHATTERED AND ARCED FLIGHT LEVEL 20. WITH WINDOW HEAT ON. DIFF PRESS 5.0 WINDSHIELD HAD A SEVERE AIR LEAK 5,500 TO 20,000 FT. REMOVED AND REPLACED WINDOW PER MM 56-11-01, WI 56-152. ALL CHECKS NORMAL. CHECKED WIRING AT R1 WINDO
- [SDR TWRA96338](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWRA96338.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Oct 17, 1996 · N603FF · Boeing 747130 · Nacelle/Pylon, Bulkhead/Firewall
  > NR 3 ENGNIE PYLON REAR TORQUE BULKHEAD T-CHORD CRACKED THROUGH ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES APPROXIMATELY 60 TO 8 INCHES LONG IN RADIUS. REPLACED T-CHORD ASSEMBLY ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES, IAW SRM 51-10-01/51-30-02. (M)
- [SDR TWRA96337](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWRA96337.md): Fitting · cracked · Oct 17, 1996 · N603FF · Boeing 747130 · Nacelle/Pylon Structure
  > NR 3 ENGINE LOWER FORWARD DIAGONAL BRACE FITTING, CRACKED AT REAR VERTICAL FLANGE. REPLACED DIAGONAL BRACE FITTING IAW SB 747-54-2062, SRM 51-30-02 AND EA 54-044-3. A/C RETURN TO SERVICE. (M)
- [SDR 97ZZZM88](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZM88.md): Chord · cracked · Oct 17, 1996 · N603FF · Boeing 747130 · Nacelle/Pylon, Bulkhead/Firewall
  > NR 3 ENGNIE PYLON REAR TORQUE BULKHEAD T-CHORD CRACKED THROUGH ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES APPROXIMATELY 60 TO 8 INCHES LONG IN RADIUS. REPLACED T-CHORD ASSEMBLY ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES, IAW SRM 51-10-01/51-30-02. REFERENCE TWRA96338.
- [SDR TWRA96333](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWRA96333.md): Wire · broken · Oct 15, 1996 · N603FF · Boeing 747130 · Light System Wiring
  > EVAC LIGHT OUT NEXT TO SEATS 51C AND 50C. FOUND BROKEN WIRE. RESPLICED, OPS CHECK OK PER 33-51-00. (M)
- [SDR TWRA96322](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWRA96322.md): Engine · failed · Sep 28, 1996 · N603FF · Boeing 747130 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > DURING CLIMB FLIGHT LEVEL 220, AIRCRAFT SHOOK AND LOUD BANG NR 1 ENGINE EGT WENT TO 905 DEGREES CELSIUS. THRUST LEVER RETARDED AND ENGINE SHUTDOWN PER INFLIGHT FAILURE. ACCOMPLISHED CONDITION INSPECTION PER MM 5-51-39, PHASE ONE PARAGRAPHS A AND B NR DEFECTS
- [SDR TWRA96301](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWRA96301.md): Seal · worn · Aug 29, 1996 · N603FF · Boeing 747130 · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), Main
  > DURING FLIGHT, NR 3 ENGINE OIL QUANTITY DROPPED TO 75 GALLONS, OIL PRESSURE 32-45-PSI, OIL TEMPERATURE ROSE TO 109 DEGREES CELSIUS. ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN. PERFORMED WINDMILL INSPECTION PER MM 72-00-00 PAGE 682. DURING GROUND IDLE FOUND HYDRAULIC PUMP DRIVE S
- [SDR TWRA96299](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWRA96299.md): Light · inoperative · Aug 23, 1996 · N603FF · Boeing 747130 · Emergency Lighting
  > DURING DAILY CHECK, FOUND L1 DOOR UPPER BUSTLE EVAC LIGHT INOP. REPLACED BUSTLE LIGHT. OPS CHECKED NORMAL PER MM 33-51-00. (M)
- [SDR TWRA96276](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWRA96276.md): Wire · chafed · Aug 14, 1996 · N603FF · Boeing 747130 · Light System Wiring
  > DURING DAILY CHECK, FOUND NR 2L MAIN ENTRY DOOR UPPER DOOR BUSTLE LIGHT INOP. FOUND CHAFED WIRE AT BUSTLE LIGHT CONNECTOR. REPAIR WIRING AND OPS CHECKED NORMAL PER MM 33-51-00. (M)
- [SDR TWRA96245](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWRA96245.md): Fuse · blown · Jul 27, 1996 · N603FF · Boeing 747130 · Emergency Lighting
  > DURING DAILY CHECK, FOUND NR 1 LEFT MED UPPER DOOR SILL FORWARD EVAC LIGHT INOP. REPLACED FUSE ON BATTERY PACK. PERFORMED OPS CHECK PER MM 33-51-00 PG 501, OPS CHECKED NORMAL. (M)
- [SDR TWRA96227](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWRA96227.md): Bulb · failed · Jul 23, 1996 · N603FF · Boeing 747130 · Emergency Lighting
  > DURING DAILY CHECK, FOUND 30C SEAT EMERGENCY LIGHT INOP. RELAMPED, OPS CHECKED OK PER MM 33-51-00 PG 501. (M)
- [SDR TWRA96179](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWRA96179.md): Fuse · blown · Jul 18, 1996 · N603FF · Boeing 747130 · Emergency Lighting
  > DURING DAILY CHECK, FOUND R/S 'E' ZONE EVAC LIGHT OUT. REPLACED FUSE ON BATTERY PACK. OPS CHECK OK PER MM 33-51-00. (M)
- [SDR TWRA96175](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWRA96175.md): Light · inoperative · Jul 16, 1996 · N603FF · Boeing 747130 · Emergency Lighting
  > DURING DAILY CHECK, FOUND CEILING EVAC LIGHT INOP JUST FWD OF SPIRAL STAIRWAY ON L/S IN 'A' ZONE. REPLACE CEILING EVAC LIGHT, OPS CHECK OK PER MM 33-51-00. (M)
- [SDR TWRA96155](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWRA96155.md): Battery Pack · discharged · Jul 14, 1996 · N603FF · Boeing 747130 · Emergency Lighting
  > DURING DAILY CHECK, FOUND EGRESS LIGHTS LEFT SIDE 'E' ZONE ENTIRE COLUMN INOP. REPAIRED CHAFED WIRE AND REPLACED BATTERY PACK. OPS CHECK PER MM 33-51-00. (M)
- [SDR TWRA96144](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWRA96144.md): Battery Pack · discharged · Jul 14, 1996 · N603FF · Boeing 747130 · Emergency Lighting
  > DURING DAILY CHECK, FOUND EGRESS LIGHT LEFT SIDE 'E' ZONE ENTIRE COLUMN INOP. REPAIRED CHAFED WIRE AND REPLACED BATTERY PACK, OPS CHECK NORMAL PER MM 33-51-00. (M)
- [SDR TWRA96154](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWRA96154.md): Battery Pack · discharged · Jul 12, 1996 · N603FF · Boeing 747130 · Emergency Lighting
  > DURING DAILY CHECK, FOUND 'E' ZONE RIGHT SIDE EMERGENCY LIGHTS OUT. REPLACED EMERGENCY PACKS. OPS CHECK PER MM 33-51-00. (M)
- [SDR TWRA96153](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWRA96153.md): Battery Pack · discharged · Jul 12, 1996 · N603FF · Boeing 747130 · Emergency Lighting
  > DURING DAILY CHECK, FOUND 'E' ZONE LEFT ROW EMERGENCY LIGHTS OUT. RELAMPED, EMERGENCY PACK. OPS CHECK OK PER MM 33-51-00. (M)
- [SDR TWRA96142](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWRA96142.md): Trash Can · fire · Jul 12, 1996 · N603FF · Boeing 747130 · Buffet/Galleys
  > DURING CRUISE, FLIGHT ATTENDANT FIRED L-5 HALON FIRE EXTINGUISHER INTO THE AFT DRY GALLEY TRASH RECEPTACLE DUE TO AN APPARENT FIRE. IT IS BELIEVED TO BE CAUSED BY A PASSENGER'S CIGARETTE. INSPECTED AREA, FOUND NO DAMAGE. REPLACED FIRE EXTINGUISHER BOTTLE.
- [SDR TWRA96143](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWRA96143.md): Connector · loose · Jul 11, 1996 · N603FF · Boeing 747130 · Emergency Lighting
  > DURING DAILY CHECK, FOUND SIDE WALL EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT INOPERATIVE FORWARD OF NR 5L AND NR 5R DOOR. REPAIRED LOOSE CONNECTOR IN CEILING AREA. OPS CHECK GOOD PER MM 33-51-00. (X)
- [SDR TWRA96138](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWRA96138.md): Fuse · blown · Jul 10, 1996 · N603FF · Boeing 747130 · Emergency Lighting
  > DURING DAILY CHECK, FOUND 'E' ZONE R/S 'E' PATH LIGHT INOP. REPLACED FUSE AND REPAIRED CHAFED WIRE AT SEAT TRACK. OPS CHECK OK PER MM 33-51-00. (M)
- [SDR TWRA96137](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWRA96137.md): Light · inoperative · Jul 10, 1996 · N603FF · Boeing 747130 · Emergency Lighting
  > DURING DAILY CHECK, FOUND 4L DOOR UPPER BUSTLE LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REPLACED BUSTLE LIGHT AT 4L DOOR. OPS CHECK OK PER MM-33-51-00. (X)
- [SDR TWRA96136](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWRA96136.md): Plug · loose · Jul 10, 1996 · N603FF · Boeing 747130 · Emergency Lighting
  > DURING DAILY CHECK, FOUND R4 BUSTLE LIGHT INOPERATIVE. FOUND LOOSE CANNON PLUG. SECURED OPS CHECK, NORMAL PER MM 33-51-00. (X)
- [SDR TWRA9693](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWRA9693.md): Bulb · failed · Jul 4, 1996 · N603FF · Boeing 747130 · Emergency Lighting
  > DURING DAILY CHECK, FOUND 4L MED UPPER BUSTLE LIGHT INOP. RELAMPED, OPS CHECK OK PER MM 33-51-00. (M)
- [SDR TWRA9692](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWRA9692.md): Bulb · failed · Jul 4, 1996 · N603FF · Boeing 747130 · Emergency Lighting
  > DURING DAILY CHECK, FOUND LEFT SIDE CEILINGS (EVAC LIGHT) NEXT TO ROW 37 ABC INOP. RELAMPED, OPS CHECK OK PER MM 33-51-00. (M)
- [SDR TWRA9683](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWRA9683.md): Bulb · failed · Jun 29, 1996 · N603FF · Boeing 747130 · Emergency Lighting
  > DURING DAILY CHECK, FOUND BUSTLE LIGHT INOP L1 MED. RELAMPED LIGHT, OPERATION CHECK OK PER MM 33-51-00. (M)
- [SDR TWRA9682](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TWRA9682.md): Battery Charger · inoperative · Jun 29, 1996 · N603FF · Boeing 747130 · Emergency Lighting
  > DURING DAILY CHECK, FOUND LEFT SEAT ROW EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOP THROUGH OUT 'E' ZONE. REPLACED CHARGER OPERATION CHECK OK PER MM 33-51-00. (M)

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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 = '747130'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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