# Service difficulty reports: Boeing 747-438

A list on [Boeing 747-438](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-747-438.md).

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Page 1 of 5 · 210 reports

- [SDR AU510002192](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510002192.md): Battery · damaged · Dec 12, 2005 · Boeing 747438 · Emergency Lighting
  > DOOR 5 CREW REST CEILING EMERGENCY LIGHTING PACK DAMAGED. EVIDENCE OF FIRE TO THE UNIT AND DAMAGE TO THE SURROUNDING AREA.
- [SDR AU510002190](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510002190.md): Fairing · damaged · Dec 12, 2005 · Boeing 747438 · Nacelle/Pylon, Main Frame
  > NR 3 ENGINE LOWER RT COMPRESSOR FAIRING DAMAGED WITH A PIECE MISSING.
- [SDR AU510002179](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510002179.md): Fairing · missing · Dec 12, 2005 · Boeing 747438 · Nacelle/Pylon, Plate/Skin
  > (AUS) NR 2 ENGINE UPPER LT (A) FRAME FAIRINGS PN UL27562 AND PN UL27561 DAMAGED/MISSING. UPPER HALF DAMAGED AND LOWER HALF MISSING. (CASA NR 510002179)
- [SDR AU510002171](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510002171.md): Pump · faulty · Dec 12, 2005 · Boeing 747438 · Engine Fuel Pump
  > (AUS) NR 1 ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP SUSPECT FAULTY. INVESTIGATION CONTINUING. (CASA NR 510002171)
- [SDR AU510002159](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510002159.md): Pipe · leaking · Dec 12, 2005 · Boeing 747438 · Engine Fuel Distribution
  > FUEL LEAKING FROM NR 3 ENGINE. ENGINE CHANGED. INVESTIGATION FOUND THE FUEL MANIFOLD DRAIN TUBE FRACTURED IN THE TUBE BORE AT THE EDGE OF THE WELD.
- [SDR AU510002158](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510002158.md): Pipe · broken · Dec 12, 2005 · Boeing 747438 · Engine Fuel Distribution
  > NR 3 ENGINE MANIFOLD FUEL DRAIN LINE BROKEN AND LEAKING AT WELDED JOINT LOCATED BETWEEN THE FUEL DRAIL TUBE AND THE END FITTING AT THE MANIFOLD END OF THE ASSEMBLY.
- [SDR AU510002109](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510002109.md): Spoiler · faulty · Dec 12, 2005 · Boeing 747438 · Drag Control System
  > SPOILER SYSTEM FAULTY. AIRCRAFT ROLLED TO THE RIGHT WHEN SPEEDBRAKE DEPLOYED. INVESTIGATION CONTINUING.
- [SDR AU510002058](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510002058.md): Panel · missing · Dec 12, 2005 · Boeing 747438 · Nacelle/Pylon, Plate/Skin
  > (AUS) NR4 ENGINE LOWER (A) FRAME SEALING FAIRING UPPER PANEL MISSING AND LOWER FAIRING SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON THE AFT CORNER. SEE ATTACHMENT FOR INVESTIGATION DETAILS. (CASA NR 510002058)
- [SDR AU510002053](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510002053.md): Pulley · seized · Dec 12, 2005 · Boeing 747438 · Aileron Control System
  > (AUS) AILERON SYSTEM SLIGHTLY STIFF. LT TRIM ACTUATOR CHANGED BUT DEFECT REMAINED. INVESTIGATION FOUND A SEIZED PULLEY IN AILERON CONTROL SYSTEM. PULLEY LOCATED AT LT AB CABLE RUN AT STN 380 WL 283. (CASA NR 510002053)
- [SDR AU510002050](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510002050.md): Control System · faulty · Dec 12, 2005 · Boeing 747438 · Entertainment System
  > PASSENGER ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM VIDEO CONTROL CENTER FAULTY.
- [SDR AU510002049](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510002049.md): Light · overheated · Dec 12, 2005 · Boeing 747438 · Emergency Lighting
  > ENHANCED CABIN LIGHTING SYSTEM LOCATED ABOVE DOOR 1R OVERHEATED. FIRE AND SMOKE IN CABIN. BCF FIRE EXTINGUISHER DISCHARGED.
- [SDR AU510002043](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510002043.md): Radar · faulty · Dec 12, 2005 · Boeing 747438 · Weather Radar System
  > WEATHER RADAR FAULTY.
- [SDR AU510002013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510002013.md): Tire · deflated · Dec 12, 2005 · Boeing 747438 · Tire
  > NR 12 MAIN WHEEL TIRE PRESSURE REDUCING STEADILY. INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT THE TIRE CARCASS HAD BEEN PUNCTURED BY FOD.
- [SDR AU510001939](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001939.md): Striker · failed · Dec 12, 2005 · Boeing 747438 · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > (AUS) COCKPIT DOOR LOCK ELECTRICAL STRIKER ASSEMBLY OVERHEATED AND FAILED. SEE ATTACHMENT FOR INVESTIGATION DETAILS. (CASA NR510001939)
- [SDR AU510001895](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001895.md): Cooling Fan · failed · Dec 12, 2005 · Boeing 747438 · Air Distribution Fan
  > SMOKE AND FUMES IN COCKPIT. INVESTIGATION FOUND THE CHILLER BOOST FAN CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPPED. INVESTIGATION FOUND THE FAN FORWARD BEARING HAD COLLAPSED ALLOWING THE IMPELLER BLADES TO RUB ON THE CASE AND THE FAN MOTOR ROTOR AND STATOR TO RUB.
- [SDR AU510001891](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001891.md): Lock · faulty · Dec 12, 2005 · Boeing 747438 · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > ELECTRICAL BURNING ODOR ON FLIGHT DECK AND IN UPPER DECK CABIN. INVESTIGATION FOUND FLIGHT DECK DOOR LOCK HOT. FURTHER INVESTIGATION FOUND THE FLIGHT DECK DOOR ELECTRIC STRIKER ASSEMBLY HAD FAILED.
- [SDR AU510001773](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001773.md): Fairing · separated · Dec 12, 2005 · Boeing 747438 · Engine Thrust Reverser
  > (AUS) NR 3 ENGINE THRUST REVERSER BLOCKER DOOR DAMAGED. INVESTIGATION FOUND THE RT INNER (A) FRAME FAIRING FAILED AND A PIECE WEDGED UNDER THE BLOCKER DOOR. SEE ATTACHMENT FOR INVESTIGATION DETAILS. (CASA NR 510001773)
- [SDR AU510001714](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001714.md): Indicator · failed · Dec 12, 2005 · Boeing 747438 · Attitude Gyro and Indicating System
  > STANDBY ATTITUDE INDICATOR TOPPLED.
- [SDR AU510001682](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001682.md): Wire Harness · worn · Dec 12, 2005 · Boeing 747438 · Navigation System Wiring
  > UNABLE TO RESET LEFT ADC POWER CIRCUIT BREAKER. INVESTIGATION FOUND TRANSFORMER T131 IN P6 INOPERATIVE. FURTHER INVESTIGATION FOUND P7 WIRING LOOM CHAFING ON `AOA ALT L` CICUIT BREAKER (A13). `L ADC PWR` CIRCUIT BREAKER WIRE W007-131-22 FOUND BURNT AND BROK
- [SDR AU510001665](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001665.md): Tire · deflated · Dec 12, 2005 · Boeing 747438 · Tire
  > NR 10 MAIN LANDING GEAR TIRE DEFLATED.
- [SDR AU510001561](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001561.md): Tire · failed · Dec 12, 2005 · Boeing 747438 · Tire
  > LT BODY GEAR NR 6 MAIN WHEEL TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. LOSS OF TIRE PRESSURE.
- [SDR AU510001471](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001471.md): Wire Harness · damaged · Dec 12, 2005 · Boeing 747438 · Fuel System Wiring
  > (AUS) CENTRE WING TANK DAISY CHAIN HARNESS DAMAGED. HARNESS CONTAINED A SUBSTANTIAL GASH ON THE OUTER INSULATION AND INTO THE SHIELD. THE HARNESS HAD ALSO BEEN SHARPLY KINKED AND WEAKENED IN TWO OTHER LOCATIONS. SUSPECT HARNESS DAMAGED DURING PREVIOUS TANK ENT
- [SDR AU510001455](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001455.md): Seal · failed · Dec 12, 2005 · Boeing 747438 · Humidity Control System
  > (AUS) SMOKE ODOR ON FLIGHT DECK. ODOR DISAPPEARED WHEN THE HUMIDIFIER WAS TURNED OFF. WORKSHOP INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT BOTH BALL BEARINGS IN THE HUMIDIFIER ELECTRIC MOTOR ASSEMBLY PNO M01AB0101-101 HAD COLLAPSED. THIS RESULTED IN THE MOTOR ROTOR RUBBING ONTO
- [SDR AU510001596](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001596.md): Connector · loose · Dec 7, 2005 · Boeing 747438 · Ice/Rain Protection System Wiring
  > CAPTAIN`S WINDOW HEAT BOTTOM LT CONNECTION LOOSE AND ARCING.
- [SDR AU510001715](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001715.md): Actuator · failed · Oct 8, 2005 · Boeing 747438 · Landing Gear Door Actuator
  > NOSE LANDING GEAR DOOR ACTUATOR FAILED. INVESTIGATION OF THE ACTUATOR IN THE WORKSHOP FOUND A FAILURE OF THE DOOR ACTUATOR INTERNAL LOCKING MECHANISM. PART OF THE LOCKING RAM AND PISTON LOCK KEYWAY HAD FRACTURED.
- [SDR AU510002079](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510002079.md): Panel · missing · Sep 11, 2005 · Boeing 747438 · Turbine Engine Compressor Section
  > (AUS) SMALL TITANIUM PANEL MISSING FROM ENGINE COMPRESSOR SECTION. (CASA# 510002079)
- [SDR AU510001849](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001849.md): Solenoid · failed · Sep 9, 2005 · Boeing 747438 · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > STRONG ODOR ON FLIGHT DECK. INVESTIGATION FOUND THE FLIGHT DECK DOOR CIRCUIT BREAKER P6-3 D21 TRIPPED. FLIGHT DECK DOOR EMERGENCY PANEL INOPERATIVE AND DOOR LATCH WAS WARM. INVESTIGATION FOUND THE COCKPIT DOOR LOCK SOLENOID HAD FAILED.
- [SDR AU510001839](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001839.md): Drive Assy · faulty · Sep 9, 2005 · Boeing 747438 · Weather Radar System
  > WEATHER RADAR ANTENNA DRIVE PEDESTAL FAULTY.
- [SDR AU510001716](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001716.md): Rib · cracked · Aug 8, 2005 · Boeing 747438 · Wing, Rib/Bulkhead
  > RT WING FIXED TRAILING EDGE RIB AT LOCATED AT WBL 432.65 SEVERED APPROXIMATELY 457.2MM (18IN) FORWARD OF THE TRAILING EDGE.
- [SDR AU510001582](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001582.md): Tire · low pressure · Aug 7, 2005 · Boeing 747438 · Tire
  > (AUS) NR 3 MAIN LANDING GEAR TIRE PRESSURE LOW. FOD FOUND IN TREAD. (OTHER CAUSE: MATERIAL - ENVIRONMENT) (CASA NR 510001582)
- [SDR AU510001466](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001466.md): Pump · faulty · Jul 6, 2005 · Boeing 747438 · Fuel Boost Pump
  > (AUS) NO4 MAIN FUEL BOOST PUMP FAILED RESISTANCE CHECK AS PER AD/B747/173. (CASA# 510001466)
- [SDR AU510001713](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001713.md): Gyro · failed · Apr 8, 2005 · Boeing 747438 · Attitude Gyro and Indicating System
  > STANDBY ATTITUDE INDICATOR TOPPLED.
- [SDR AU510002015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510002015.md): Panel · damaged · Mar 10, 2005 · Boeing 747438 · Nacelle/Pylon, Plate/Skin
  > NR 1 ENGINE LT FORWARD LOWER CARBON FIBER PANEL P/N UL37842 DAMAGED. FORWARD SUPPORT BRACKETS (2OFF) P/N UL24084A FOUND SHEARED/CRACKED TO COMPRESSOR CASING. CORE PANEL SUPPORT BRACKETS (3OFF) UNSERVICEABLE. LT LOWER `A` FRAME TO CORE CUFF PANELS DAMAGED/MI
- [SDR AU510001583](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001583.md): Wire Harness · shorted · Jan 7, 2005 · Boeing 747438 · Light System Wiring
  > (AUS) LIGHTING WIRING SHORT CIRCUIT. INVESTIGATION FOUND DAMAGED INSULATION ON WIRE W4003-575-22R LOCATED ABOVE THE COPILOT`S PFD. SEE ATTACHMENT FOR INVESTIGATION DETAILS. (CASA NR 510001583)
- [SDR AU510001556](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU510001556.md): Beacon · no test · Jan 7, 2005 · Boeing 747438 · Emergency Locator Beacon
  > UNDERWATER LOCATION BEACON (ULB) FAILED TEST IAW EI 744-023-0182R04 AND AD/REC/1.
- [SDR AUS20040453](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040453.md): Control Cable · worn · May 28, 2004 · Boeing 747438 · Aileron Control System
  > (AUS) AILERON CABLE OUTER STRANDS BROKEN IN AREA LOCATED AT RT WING SPAR TRAILING EDGE AT WS 1110. SOME OUTER STRANDS WERE ALSO BROKEN IN AN AREA LOCATED FURTHER OB AT APPROXIMATELY WS 1195. SUSPECT CAUSED BY CABLE WEARING ON FAIRLEADS ALONG THE WING TRAILIN
- [SDR AUS20040459](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040459.md): Bottle · inoperative · May 27, 2004 · Boeing 747438 · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > (AUS) DOOR 4L EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY (EPS) BOTTLE TRIGGER LOCKED BY FITMENT OF A TEMPORARY SAFETY BOLT IN THE TRIGGER MECHANISM. THIS SAFETY BOLT WOULD HAVE PREVENTED FIRING OF THE BOTTLE TO OPEN THE DOOR IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR
- [SDR AUS20040418](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040418.md): Blocker Door · separated · May 15, 2004 · Boeing 747438 · Engine Thrust Reverser
  > (AUS) NR 1 ENGINE THRUST REVERSER NR 9 BLOCKER DOOR DAMAGED. CONTROL LINKAGE, FITTING AND APPROXIMATELY 40 PERCENT OF THE BLOCKER DOOR MISSING.
- [SDR AUS20040428](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040428.md): Fan · faulty · May 12, 2004 · Boeing 747438 · Air Distribution Fan
  > (AUS) SMOKE AND FUMES IN COCKPIT. SMOKE AND FUMES STOPPED WHEN UPPER FANS SWITCH OFF. CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPPED.
- [SDR AUS20040366](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040366.md): Panel · incorrect · May 5, 2004 · Boeing 747438 · Flight Compartment Equipment
  > (AUS) COCKPIT IB DECORATIVE PANEL FORWARD EDGE OVERLAPPING CAUSING CAPTAINS RUDDER PEDALS TO BIND DURING FULL TRAVEL CONTROL CHECK. REPOSITIONING PANEL PREVENTED FURTHER BINDING PROBLEMS.
- [SDR AUS20040332](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040332.md): Motor · seized · Apr 20, 2004 · Boeing 747438 · Trailing Edge Flap Actuator
  > (AUS) OB TRAILING EDGE FLAP ELECTRIC MOTOR SEIZED.
- [SDR AUS20040323](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040323.md): Duct · leaking · Apr 9, 2004 · Boeing 747438 · APU Bleed Air System
  > (AUS) BURNING ODOR IN CABIN. SUSPECT CAUSED BY APU BLEED AIR DUCT LEAK.
- [SDR AUS20040329](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040329.md): Tire · deflated · Apr 8, 2004 · Boeing 747438 · Tire
  > (AUS) TIRE DEFLATED DURING FLIGHT.
- [SDR AUS20040231](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040231.md): Engine · fire · Mar 27, 2004 · Boeing 747438 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > (AUS) NR 4 ENGINE FAILED TO START. TAILPIPE FIRE OCCURRED DUE TO A LARGE AMOUNT OF RESIDUAL FUEL IN THE ENGINE.
- [SDR AUS20040205](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040205.md): Frame · cracked · Mar 11, 2004 · Boeing 747438 · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > (AUS) FUSELAGE FRAME PN 65B01754-24 AND FRAME DOUBLER PN 65B26275-34 CRACKED. INVESTIGATION FOUND CRACKING WAS DUE TO THE USE OF A SPLICE PLATE OF THE INCORRECT MATERIAL AS STATED IN BSB 747-53-2483.
- [SDR AUS20040132](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040132.md): Link · damaged · Feb 26, 2004 · Boeing 747438 · Engine Mount Section
  > (AUS) AFT ENGINE FAIL SAFE LINK ASSEMBLY DAMAGED. RT AFT ATTACHMENT HARDWARE VERY LOOSE AND NUT WAS NOT SECURED BY SPLIT PIN. FOLLOWING DISASSEMBLY OF THE FAIL SAFE LINK IT WAS FOUND THAT THE LP TURBINE SUPPORT TO WHICH THE LINK WAS ATTACHED WAS ALSO DAMAGED W
- [SDR AUS20040039](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040039.md): Thrust Reverser · failed · Jan 23, 2004 · Boeing 747438 · Engine Thrust Reverser
  > (AUS) NR 3 AND NR 4 ENGINE THRUST REVERSERS FAILED TO OPERATE. SUSPECT CAUSED BY FROZEN LINE TO PILOT VALVE. LOCAL TEMPERATURE WAS 15 DEGREES F (-9.5 DEGREES C). BOTH THRUST REVERSERS OPERATED SATISFACTORY FOLLOWING HEATING AND RECYCLING OF CIRCUIT BREAKER.
- [SDR AUS20040043](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040043.md): Actuator · intermittent · Jan 17, 2004 · Boeing 747438 · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > (AUS) RT UPPER DECK DOOR FLIGHT LOCK ACTUATOR INTERMITTENT IN OPERATION. ACTUATOR INTERMITTENTLY UNLOCKS DOOR HANDLE.
- [SDR AUS20040023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040023.md): Connector · arced · Jan 8, 2004 · Boeing 747438 · Light System Wiring
  > (AUS) OVERHEAD ELECTRONICS UNIT (OEU) 1-2-1 D7466 LOCATED AT DL2 HAD A DAMAGED J1 CONNECTOR. OVERHEATING OF UNIT CAUSED PLASTIC CONNECTOR TO MELT CAUSING SHORT CIRCUIT WITH ARCING AND SPARKING.
- [SDR AUS20040022](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040022.md): Extinguisher · missing · Jan 6, 2004 · Boeing 747438 · Fire Bottle, Fixed
  > (AUS) CS41B TOILET WASTE DISPOSAL SYSTEM BUILT IN FIRE EXTINGUISHER MISSING.

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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 = '747438'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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