# Service difficulty reports: Boeing 747-238B

A list on [Boeing 747-238B](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-747-238b.md).

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Page 1 of 8 · 371 reports

- [SDR AUS20021287](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021287.md): Stator · disintegrated · Nov 5, 2002 · Boeing 747238B · Brake
  > (AUS) NR 4F BRAKE STATOR DISINTEGRATED CAUSING DAMAGE TO WHEEL.
- [SDR AUS20021270](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021270.md): Tie Rod · broken · Nov 2, 2002 · Boeing 747238B · Nacelle/Pylon, Main Frame
  > (AUS) NR 3 ENGINE EXPERIENCED HIGH VIBRATION LEVELS. INSPECTION FOUND A NACELLE TIE ROD BROKEN AND FOULING ON A PIPE LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE AVM PICKUP. FAN BLADES CLEANED AND LUBRICATED AND AN ENGINE RUN CARRIED OUT.
- [SDR AUS20021244](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021244.md): Engine · vibrates · Oct 29, 2002 · Boeing 747238B · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > (AUS) NR 4 ENGINE VIBRATION EXCESSIVE. ENGINE VIBRATION WAS ACCOMPANIEDBY A NOTICEABLE AIRFRAME VIBRATION.
- [SDR AUS20021065](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021065.md): Engine · vibrates · Sep 23, 2002 · Boeing 747238B · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > (AUS) NR 4 ENGINE VIBRATION CAUSED INFLIGHT SHUTDOWN.
- [SDR AUS20021003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021003.md): Plate · leaking · Sep 7, 2002 · Boeing 747238B · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > (AUS) NR 2 ENGINE HYDRAULIC PUMP BLANKING PLATE LEAKING ENGINE OIL. THE HYDRAULIC PUMP HAD BEEN REMOVED FROM THE ENGINE AND THE BLANKING PLATE FITTED.
- [SDR AUS20020743](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020743.md): Controller · faulty · Jul 22, 2002 · Boeing 747238B · Turbine Engine Air Inlet Section
  > (AUS) NO1 ENGINE VIGV CONTROLLER FAULTY. CONTROLLER COULD NOT BE ADJUSTED TO BRING ENGINE PARAMETERS WITHIN LIMITS.
- [SDR AUS20020606](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020606.md): Pushrod · failed · Jun 18, 2002 · Boeing 747238B · Cargo/Baggage Doors
  > (AUS) FORWARD CARGO DOOR FAILED TO OPEN. A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD AND SEVERAL PUSHRODS HAD SHEARED.
- [SDR AUS20020641](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020641.md): Flap Track · broken · Jun 5, 2002 · Boeing 747238B · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > (AUS) RT INBOARD TRAILING EDGE FOREFLAP TRACK BROKEN.
- [SDR AUS20020406](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020406.md): Engine · vibrates · Apr 30, 2002 · Boeing 747238B · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > (AUS) DURING CLIMB NR 4 ENGINE VIBRATION INDICATED 2.0. ON B' SELECTION THE INDICATION WENT OFF SCALE WITH AVM ALERT FLASHING. PRIOR TO SHUTDOWN A SLIGHT AIRFRAME VIBRATION WAS FELT THROUGH THE AIRCRAFT.
- [SDR AUS20020281](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020281.md): Hose · ruptured · Mar 23, 2002 · Boeing 747238B · Hydraulic System, Main
  > (AUS) NR 1 ADP PRESSURE HOSE LOCATED BETWEEN THE PUMP AND THE PRESSURE MODULE RUPTURED. LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID.
- [SDR AUS20020153](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020153.md): Connector · loose · Mar 1, 2002 · Boeing 747238B · Windshield/Door Rain/Ice Removal
  > (AUS) CAPTAINS NR 1 WINDOW HEAT CONNECTION LOCATED IN THE LOWER LT CORNER LOOSE AND ARCING.
- [SDR AUS20020116](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020116.md): Structure · cracked · Feb 11, 2002 · Boeing 747238B · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > (AUS) LT AND RT SIDES OF THE NOSE WHEEL WELL CRACKED IN NUMEROUS LOCATIONS. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD/B747/136 ANDAD/B747/172.
- [SDR AUS20020094](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020094.md): Coupling · separated · Feb 10, 2002 · Boeing 747238B · Leading Edge Slat Control System
  > (AUS) NR 6 AND NR 7 LEADING EDGE FLAPS DISCONNECTED DUE TO THE OUTBOARD SPLINE COUPLING COMING ADRIFT. THERE WAS NO SIGN OF THE LOCKWIREOR ATTACHMENT SCREWS.
- [SDR AUS20011025](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20011025.md): Bearing · collapsed · Sep 21, 2001 · Boeing 747238B · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > (AUS) RT OUTBOARD TRAILING EDGE FLAP NR 7 FLAP TRACK CARRIAGE SIDELOAD BEARING COLLAPSED. INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE OUTBOARD FLAP AND WING STRUCTURE DAMAGED THE FLAP AND ADJACENT FAIRING.
- [SDR AUS20010980](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20010980.md): Engine · vibrates · Sep 8, 2001 · Boeing 747238B · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > (AUS) NR 1 ENGINE VIBRATION. OIL QUANTITY SLOWLY DROPPED. METAL CONTAMINATION OF ENGINE OIL SYSTEM.
- [SDR AUS20010949](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20010949.md): Connector · burned · Sep 1, 2001 · Boeing 747238B · Passenger Compartment Equipment
  > (AUS) SEAT 43AB VIDEO CONNECTOR PINS BURNT AND WIRING CHAFED.
- [SDR AUS20010910](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20010910.md): Actuator · sheared · Aug 21, 2001 · Boeing 747238B · Landing Gear Door Actuator
  > (AUS) NOSE LANDING GEAR DOOR ACTUATOR SHEARED. LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID.
- [SDR AUS20010905](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20010905.md): Antenna · faulty · Aug 13, 2001 · Boeing 747238B · Weather Radar System
  > (AUS) WEATHER RADAR ANTENNA FAULTY.
- [SDR AUS20010839](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20010839.md): Fuel Control · faulty · Jul 31, 2001 · Boeing 747238B · Fuel Control/Turbine Engines
  > (AUS) NR 4 ENGINE FUEL FLOW REGULATOR FAULTY. AIRCRAFT IS FOREIGN REGISTRATION DQ-FJE.
- [SDR AUS20010671](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20010671.md): Compensator · corroded · Jun 26, 2001 · Boeing 747238B · Passenger Oxygen System
  > (AUS) NO6 PASSENGER OXYGEN BOTTLE THERMAL COMPENSATOR SWAGED FITTINGCORRODED. AIRCRAFT IS REGISTERED DQ-FJE.
- [SDR ERKR200100143](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ERKR200100143.md): Splice Plate · damaged · Jun 26, 2001 · N307TW · Boeing 747238B · Wing Main, Frame Structure
  > WING REAR SPAR LOWER SPLICE PLATE - HOLE - K COUNTERBORED.
- [SDR ERKR200100142](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ERKR200100142.md): Skin Panel · damaged · Jun 26, 2001 · N307TW · Boeing 747238B · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > REPAIR OF SKIN PANEL, FS 2020 TO 2144, STR 48R TO 49L.
- [SDR ERKR200100141](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ERKR200100141.md): Skin Panel · damaged · Jun 26, 2001 · N307TW · Boeing 747238B · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > REPAIR OF SKIN PANEL, FS 2160, STR 46L.
- [SDR ERKR200100140](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ERKR200100140.md): Skin Panel · damaged · Jun 26, 2001 · N307TW · Boeing 747238B · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > REPAIR OF SKIN PANEL, FS 2360-2377, STR 40R-40L.
- [SDR ERKR200100139](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ERKR200100139.md): Skin · damaged · Jun 26, 2001 · N307TW · Boeing 747238B · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > EXISTING REPAIR - FUSELAGE SKIN, STA 2290- 2315, STR 46R - 50R.
- [SDR ERKR200100138](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ERKR200100138.md): Skin · damaged · Jun 26, 2001 · N307TW · Boeing 747238B · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > EXISTING FUSELAGE SKIN REPAIR AT STA 2436, S-46R - S-51R.
- [SDR ERKR200100137](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ERKR200100137.md): Skin · damaged · Jun 26, 2001 · N307TW · Boeing 747238B · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > STA 2484, S-15R FUSELAGE SKIN DAMAGED.
- [SDR ERKR200100136](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ERKR200100136.md): Skin · damaged · Jun 25, 2001 · N307TW · Boeing 747238B · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > EXISTING FUSELAGE SKIN REPAIR AT STA 2424, S-46L- S-51L.
- [SDR AUS20010681](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20010681.md): Cable · worn · Jun 21, 2001 · Boeing 747238B · Power Lever
  > (AUS) ENGINE THRUST CONTROL CABLE GUARDS AND COVERS CRACKED/DAMAGED.GUARDS ARE FOR CABLES T1, T2, T3, T4A, T4B, STN940 TO STN960 LT AND RT. CABLE PULLEY FOR CABLE T3A CRACKED AND CABLE T3A WORN AT RT WING INBOARD LOCATION 352.00. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW EI
- [SDR AUS20010565](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20010565.md): Brake · faulty · Jun 2, 2001 · Boeing 747238B · Landing Gear Brake System
  > (AUS) PARKING BRAKES WOULD NOT RELEASE.
- [SDR AUS20010554](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20010554.md): Transformer · faulty · May 31, 2001 · Boeing 747238B · Passenger Compartment Lighting
  > (AUS) SIDE WALL LIGHT BALLAST LOCATED IN THE AREA ABOVE SEAT 23J BURNTAND DAMAGED. INVESTIGATION FOUND PIN 14 OF PLUG D2292P IN THE LIGHTING TRANSFORMER PNO 60B40026-15 DAMAGED.
- [SDR AUS20010503](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20010503.md): Liner · missing · May 15, 2001 · Boeing 747238B · Engine Cowling System
  > (AUS) NR 1 ENGINE LOW POWER. INVESTIGATION FOUND ONE SECTION OF FRONTFAN ACOUSTIC LINING BETWEEN 2 O'CLOCK AND 4 O'CLOCK AREAS MISSING AND ONE AREA OF ICE IMPACT PANEL BETWEEN 1 O'CLOCK AND 5 O'CLOCKAREAS MISSING WITH LOOSE MATERIAL STILL TRAPPED BY THEENGINE.
- [SDR AUS20010406](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20010406.md): Panel · separated · Apr 30, 2001 · Boeing 747238B · Engine Cowling System
  > (AUS) NO4 ENGINE VIGV CONTROLLER ACCESS PANEL SEPARATED. DAMAGE CAUSEDTO THE REAR FAN CASE ACOUSTIC LINER.
- [SDR AUS20010616](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20010616.md): Pump · leaking · Apr 26, 2001 · Boeing 747238B · Fuel Boost Pump
  > (AUS) NR 3 AFT FUEL BOOST PUMP LEAKING FROM AREA BEHIND ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR.
- [SDR AUS20010617](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20010617.md): Web · cracked · Apr 15, 2001 · Boeing 747238B · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > (AUS) NOSE WHEEL WELL UPPER WEB LOCATED AT STN291 CRACKED AT RBL19 ANDLBL19.
- [SDR AU010329](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU010329.md): Drain Valve · clogged · Apr 7, 2001 · Boeing 747238B · Wing Main, Frame Structure
  > (AUS) DRAINS LOCATED IN WING CENTRE SECTION AFT CAVITY AT BS 1241 WERE BLOCKED BY FOREIGN MATERIALS WITH EIGHT TO TEN LITRES OF WATER PRESENT. TIDE MARKS ALSO PRESENT ON SURROUNDING STRUCTURE INDICATING EVIDENCE OF GREATER QUANTITIES OF WATER RETENTION.
- [SDR AU010335](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU010335.md): Hose · leaking · Apr 5, 2001 · Boeing 747238B · Hydraulic System, Main
  > (AUS) LT WING MAIN LANDING GEAR DOOR ACTUATOR FLEXIBLE HOSE LEAKING.LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID. NR 4 ENGINE DRIVEN HYDRAULIC PUMP CHANGED DUE TO OPERATION WITH LOW HYDRAULIC QUANTITY.
- [SDR AU010209](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU010209.md): Connector · loose · Mar 5, 2001 · Boeing 747238B · Detection System
  > (AUS) FIRE WARNING SYSTEM CARD A8 NOT SEATING CORRECTLY DUE TO REAR CONNECTOR ADRIFT FROM HOUSING.
- [SDR AU010202](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU010202.md): Nut · unlocked · Feb 23, 2001 · Boeing 747238B · Landing Gear Steering System
  > (AUS) LT AND RT NOSE GEAR STEERING CABLES DID NOT HAVE SPLIT PINS FITTED THROUGH CASTELLATED NUTS. BOTH NUTS WERE ONLY FINGER TIGHT AND THE LT NUT WAS HELD BY ONLY TWO THREADS.PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR.
- [SDR AU010207](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU010207.md): Tire · separated · Feb 7, 2001 · Boeing 747238B · Tire
  > (AUS) LT BODY MAIN LANDING GEAR FRONT INBOARD WHEEL TIRE (4F) HAD TREAD MISSING.
- [SDR AU010080](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU010080.md): Panel · missing · Jan 27, 2001 · Boeing 747238B · Engine Cowling System
  > (AUS) NR 1 ENGINE NR 1 AND NR 3 & 4 ACOUSTIC PANELS MISSING.
- [SDR AU010078](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU010078.md): Skin · cracked · Jan 12, 2001 · Boeing 747238B · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > (AUS) FUSELAGE SKIN CRACKED AT TWO FASTENER HOLES IMMEDIATELY FORWARD OF THE FRAME AT STN 980.
- [SDR AU001252](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU001252.md): Control Box · damaged · Dec 30, 2000 · Boeing 747238B · Power Lever
  > (AUS) NR 1 ENGINE FFR THROTTLE CONTROL BOX RACK DAMAGED.
- [SDR 2000UALA00682](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2000UALA00682.md): Light · inoperative · Nov 7, 2000 · N164UA · Boeing 747238B · Emergency Lighting
  > EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN ABOVE DOOR 5 LEFT IS INOP.
- [SDR 2000UALA00579](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2000UALA00579.md): Wire · broken · Oct 4, 2000 · N165UA · Boeing 747238B · Light System Wiring
  > AFT EEL LIGHTING STAYING ON CAN NOT TURN OFF. *S/D* A BROKEN WIRE WAS FOUND (REF MRR 200UALA00578. NEW WIRE WAS SPLICED IN AND SYSTEM CHECKED OK PER MM 33-51-21.
- [SDR 2000UALA00578](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2000UALA00578.md): Wire · broken · Oct 2, 2000 · N165UA · Boeing 747238B · Light System Wiring
  > D ZONE EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS ARE ILLUMINATED WHEN SELECTED OFF. *S/D* CLEANED CONNECTOR, CK''D OK. A BROKEN WIRE WAS FOUND (REF MRR 200UALA00579). NEW WIRE WAS SPLICED IN AND SYSTEM CHECKED OK PER MM 33-51-21.
- [SDR 2000UALA00531](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2000UALA00531.md): Battery Pack · discharged · Sep 4, 2000 · N160UA · Boeing 747238B · Emergency Lighting
  > EEL LIGHT CAME ON DURING TAXI AT SEAT 20-23C. *S/D* REPLACED POWER SUPPLY (P/N: 65B54476-1) AT MAIN ENTRY DOOR 3L OVERHEAD PANEL PER MM33-51-02, CHECKS OK.
- [SDR AU000695](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000695.md): Seal · failed · Sep 1, 2000 · Boeing 747238B · Engine Bleed Air System
  > (AUS) BLEED AIR DUCT SEAL DETERIORATED AND BROKEN INTO PIECES. HOTBLEED AIR LEAKING ONTO CENTRE WING AND FUEL TANK.
- [SDR 2000UALA00471](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2000UALA00471.md): Switch · failed · Jun 14, 2000 · N163UA · Boeing 747238B · Waste Disposal System
  > STRONG ELECTRICAL SMELL AND SMOKE IN FORWARD CABIN WHILE ON TAXI OUT. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO GATE. *S/D* THE LAVATORY FLUSH MOTOR WAS CONTINUOUSLY RUNNING AND OVERHEATED, CAUSED BY A STICKING LAVATORY FLUSH SWITCH. THE FLUSH MOTOR AND TIMER WERE REPLACED. A
- [SDR 2000UALA00297](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2000UALA00297.md): Unknown · odor · Jun 2, 2000 · N165UA · Boeing 747238B · Air Distribution System
  > ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL WAS NOTICED BY PASSENGER IN D ZONE ON RIGHT SIDE PULLED CIRCUIT BREAKERS FOR READING LIGHTS AND SIDE-WALL LIGHTS. *S/D* RESET CIRCUIT BREAKERS FOR READING AND SIDEWALL LIGHTS. TURNED READING LIGHTS ON FOR TWO HOURS, NO ELECTRICAL OD

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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 = '747238B'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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