Boeing 747-438

Service difficulty reports · 210

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duckdb -csv -c "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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SDR AUS20031326Blocker Door · damaged(AUS) NR 3 ENGINE THRUST REVERSER NR 1 BLOCKER DOOR BREAKING UP. A 25.4MM BY 304.8MM (1IN BY 12IN) PORTION OF ONE EDGE HAD SEPARATED.Dec 31, 2003 · Boeing 747438 · Engine Thrust ReverserSDR AUS20031332Blade · failed(AUS) ENGINE VIBRATION AFTER TAKEOFF. BOROSCOPE INSPECTION FOUND FOURTH STAGE HPC BLADE FAILED.Dec 27, 2003 · Boeing 747438 · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR AUS20031311Engine · failed(AUS) NR 3 ENGINE FAILED. SUSPECT HAIL INGESTION.Dec 27, 2003 · Boeing 747438 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR AUS20031340Skin · cracked(AUS) FUSELAGE SKIN CRACKED AT FORWARD UPPER CORNER OF AFT CARGO DOOR CUTOUT. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW EI 747-053-0170R1 AND AD/B747/293.Dec 20, 2003 · Boeing 747438 · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR AUS20031282Wire · damaged(AUS) UPPER DECK CHILLER WIRES W8599-006-10, W8599-005-10 AND W8599-006-10 CHAFED.Dec 13, 2003 · Boeing 747438 · Equipment/Furnishings WiringSDR AUS20031266Pipe · leaking(AUS) LT AUXILIARY PITOT SYSTEM PIPE CHAFED AND LEAKING IN AREA LOCATED AT STN 1880 ABOVE SEAT 63DEFG.Dec 5, 2003 · Boeing 747438 · Pitot/Static SystemSDR AUS20031259Connector · failed(AUS) OVERHEAD ELECTRONICS UNIT (OEU) J1 HARNESS SEIZED AND FUSED INTO OEU CONNECTOR AT SEAT 37HJK.Dec 5, 2003 · Boeing 747438 · Passenger Compartment LightingSDR AUS20031272Door · missing(AUS) NR 4 ENGINE NACELLE ANTI-ICE PRESSURE RELIEF BLOWOUT DOOR MISSING.Dec 2, 2003 · Boeing 747438 · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice SystemSDR AUS20031207Eyebolt · loose(AUS) RT WING LANDING GEAR RETRACTION ACTUATOR EYE END UNSCREWED BY APPROXIMATELY 12.7MM (0.5IN).Nov 26, 2003 · Boeing 747438 · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR AUS20031167Engine · failed(AUS) NR 2 ENGINE FAILURE.Nov 17, 2003 · Boeing 747438 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR AUS20031181Pump · obstructed(AUS) FORWARD OVERBOARD/JETTISON PUMP INLET HOUSING AND INLET CHECK VALVE WORN BEYOND LIMITS. AFT OVERBOARD/JETTISON PUMP INLET CHECK VALVE DETACHED AND BLOCKING PUMP INLET.Nov 13, 2003 · Boeing 747438 · Fuel Boost PumpSDR AUS20031149Tire · deflated(AUS) LT BODY LANDING GEAR NR 4 REAR TIRE FLAT.Nov 12, 2003 · Boeing 747438 · TireSDR AUS20031133Control Cable · binding(AUS) RUDDER CONTROL SYSTEM BINDING AT RT PEDAL HALF TRAVEL. INVESTIGATION FOUND CONTROLS BINDING ON NR 4 DRIPSHIELD LOCATED IN FIRST CLASS CEILING AREA.Nov 7, 2003 · Boeing 747438 · Rudder Control SystemSDR AUS20031117Tire · punctured(AUS) NR 6 WHEEL TIRE PUNCTURED.Nov 3, 2003 · Boeing 747438 · TireSDR AUS20031039Tire · deflated(AUS) LT BODY GEAR NR 3 AFT OUTBOARD TIRE DEFLATED.Oct 10, 2003 · Boeing 747438 · TireSDR AUS20031020Seat Belt · fouled(AUS) PASSENGERS SEAT BELT LOCATED AT 11K BECAME JAMMED BETWEEN SEAT DURING FLIGHT CAUSING SKYBED' SEAT TO FAIL ELECTRICALLY.Oct 3, 2003 · Boeing 747438 · Passenger Compartment EquipmentSDR AUS20031019Bolt · sheared(AUS) NR 2 MAIN WHEEL ASSEMBLY TIE BOLT (1OFF) SHEARED AND MISSING.Oct 3, 2003 · Boeing 747438 · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR AUS20030895Panel · misinstalled(AUS) LT OUTBOARD SURGE TANK ACCESS DOOR INCORRECTLY FITTED. FUEL LEAKING. DOOR WAS DAMAGED DUE TO BEING FITTED 180 DEGREES OUT.DOOR IS FITTED WITH ONE RAISED NUT WHICH FITS INTO ACORRESPONDING NOTCH TO PREVENT INCORRECT FITMENT. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR.Sep 3, 2003 · Boeing 747438 · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR AUS20030867Actuator · faulty(AUS) FLAP ACTUATOR FAULTY. INVESTIGATION FOUND RECTIFIER AND PRIMARY DRIVE SOLENOID VALVE ASSEMBLY ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR NOT FULLY ENGAGED.Aug 23, 2003 · Boeing 747438 · Trailing Edge Flap ActuatorSDR AUS20030784Actuator · failed(AUS) NR 10 SPOILER PANEL ACTUATOR FAILED.Jul 31, 2003 · Boeing 747438 · Drag Control ActuatorSDR AUS20030785Pump · faulty(AUS) LT CENTER BOOST PUMP FAILED RESISTANCE CHECK CARRIED OUT IAW AD/B747/173.Jul 29, 2003 · Boeing 747438 · Fuel Boost PumpSDR AUS20030747Actuator · faulty(AUS) AFT CARGO DOOR HOOK ACTUATOR FAULTY. ACTUATOR RUNNING OUT OFSEQUENCE.Jul 17, 2003 · Boeing 747438 · Cargo/Baggage DoorsSDR AUS20030681Brake · fire(AUS) RT BODY LANDING GEAR BRAKE FIRE.Jul 2, 2003 · Boeing 747438 · BrakeSDR AUS20030667Slide · deflated(AUS) NR 3 RT DOOR ESCAPE SLIDE DEFLATED DURING EMERGENCY EVACUATION OF AIRCRAFT FOLLOWING BRAKE FIRE.Jul 2, 2003 · Boeing 747438 · Escape SlideSDR AUS20030662Brake Assy · fire(AUS) RT WING LANDING GEAR BRAKE FIRE. NR 5F AND NR 7F BRAKES REPLACED.Jul 2, 2003 · Boeing 747438 · BrakeSDR AUS20030624Pump · fod(AUS) NR 2 AFT OVERRIDE JETTISON PUMP INGESTED PART OF THE INLET CHECK VALVE.Jun 13, 2003 · Boeing 747438 · Fuel Boost PumpSDR AUS20030546Actuator · out of position(AUS) MAIN BODY GEAR DOOR FAILED TO RETRACT. INVESTIGATION FOUND THE BODY GEAR DOOR ALTERNATE EXTENSION ACTUATORS WERE OUT OF POSITION.May 28, 2003 · Boeing 747438 · Landing Gear Door ActuatorSDR AUS20030538Wire Harness · burned(AUS) WIRING LOOM W8712 LOCATED NEAR NR 1 LT DOOR BURNED AND LIGHTING CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPPED.May 26, 2003 · Boeing 747438 · Electrical Power System WiringSDR AUS20030528Pump · faulty(AUS) NR 3 FORWARD BOOST PUMP FAILED RESISTANCE CHECK. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD/B747/173.May 20, 2003 · Boeing 747438 · Fuel Boost PumpSDR AUS20030526Pump · faulty(AUS) NR 3 FORWARD BOOST PUMP FAILED RESISTANCE CHECK. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD/B747/173.May 20, 2003 · Boeing 747438 · Fuel Boost PumpSDR AUS20030476Fairing · missing(AUS) NR 2 ENGINE TRANSFER DRIVE FAIRING MISSING. DAMAGE TO BLOCKERDOORS AND FLAPS.May 6, 2003 · Boeing 747438 · Nacelle/Pylon, Main FrameSDR AUS20030439Gearbox · damaged(AUS) NR 2 ENGINE THRUST REVERSER GEARBOX DETACHED. THRUST REVERSER SLEEVE TWISTED AND NOT FULLY RETRACTED. DAMAGE CAUSED TO ASSOCIATED STRUCTURE AND MECHANISM.Apr 28, 2003 · Boeing 747438 · Engine Thrust ReverserSDR AUS20030400Terminal · broken(AUS) FIRST OFFICER'S NR 1 WINDOW TERMINAL BROKEN. WINDOW CHANGED.Apr 6, 2003 · Boeing 747438 · Windshield/Door Rain/Ice RemovalSDR AUS20030332Blocker Door · damaged(AUS) NR 2 ENGINE THRUST REVERSER DAMAGED. INSPECTION FOUND THREE BLOCKER DOORS AT THE 8 O'CLOCK AND 9 O'CLOCK POSITIONS DAMAGED OR MISSING AND THE SHROUD ON THE PIPE CLUSTER AT THE 6 O'CLOCK POSITION MISSING.Mar 15, 2003 · Boeing 747438 · Engine Thrust ReverserSDR AUS20030196Pump · failed(AUS) NR 2 MAIN FUEL TANK FORWARD BOOST PUMP FAILED RESISTANCE CHECK. FOUND DURING COMPLIANCE WITH AD/B747/173.Jan 5, 2003 · Boeing 747438 · Fuel Boost PumpSDR AUS20030195Pump · faulty(AUS) NR 3 MAIN FUEL TANK FORWARD BOOST PUMP FAILED RESISTANCE CHECK.FOUND DURING COMPLIANCE WITH AD/B747/173.Jan 5, 2003 · Boeing 747438 · Fuel Boost PumpSDR AUS20021444Pump · failed(AUS) NR 2 FORWARD BOOST PUMP FAILED INSULATION RESISTANCE TEST BETWEEN PIN 4 AND PIN 1, PIN 2 AND PIN 3. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD/B747/280.Dec 18, 2002 · Boeing 747438 · Fuel Boost PumpSDR AUS20021411Bolt · corroded(AUS) NR 1 STRUT FUSE PIN SECONDARY RETENTION BOLT SHOWED EVIDENCE OFCORROSION UNDER THE HEAD. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD/B747/85.Dec 10, 2002 · Boeing 747438 · Nacelle/Pylon, Attach FittingsSDR AUS20021352Module · faulty(AUS) BOOST PUMP SWITCH MODULE FAULTY.Nov 24, 2002 · Boeing 747438 · Fuel Boost PumpSDR AUS20021336Cooler · blocked(AUS) R5 TOILET WATER COOLER OVERHEATED DUE TO AIRFLOW BLOCKAGE.Nov 19, 2002 · Boeing 747438 · Potable Water SystemSDR AUS20021301Control Panel · failed(AUS) WEATHER RADAR CONTROL PANEL FAULTY.Nov 12, 2002 · Boeing 747438 · Weather Radar SystemSDR AUS20021286Wire Harness · burned(AUS) WIRING HARNESS LOCATED IN GALLEY 4C AREA BURNED.Nov 6, 2002 · Boeing 747438 · Equipment/Furnishings WiringSDR AUS20021271Wire Harness · burned(AUS) IN FLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT (IFE) SCREEN WIRING HARNESS LOCATED AT SEAT 48HJK BURNED.Nov 2, 2002 · Boeing 747438 · Communications System WiringSDR AUS20021243Actuator · leaking(AUS) UPPER RUDDER ACTUATOR LEAKING. LOSS OF NR 1 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FLUID.Oct 29, 2002 · Boeing 747438 · Rudder ActuatorSDR AUS20021213Line · fractured(AUS) NR 4 ENGINE P4 PNEUMATIC LINE FRACTURED. SOME MINOR HEAT DAMAGE.Oct 21, 2002 · Boeing 747438 · Engine Bleed Air SystemSDR AUS20021199Engine · surges(AUS) NR 4 ENGINE SURGE. EPR RAN DOWN AND EGT INCREASED.Oct 20, 2002 · Boeing 747438 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR AUS20021157Actuator · leaking(AUS) LOWER RUDDER UPPER ACTUATOR LEAKING. LOSS OF FLUID FROM NR 4 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM.Oct 14, 2002 · Boeing 747438 · Rudder ActuatorSDR AUS20021143Valve · leaking(AUS) NR 1 ENGINE DRAIN TANK EJECTOR VALVE FAULTY.Oct 12, 2002 · Boeing 747438 · Engine Fuel DistributionSDR AUS20021089Wire · chafed(AUS) GALLEY CHILLER WIRING CHAFED AND BURNED IN AREA ADJACENT TO THECURRENT DETECTOR Y7JR001.Oct 3, 2002 · Boeing 747438 · Equipment/Furnishings WiringSDR AUS20020988Circuit Breaker · failed(AUS) COCKPIT CIRCUIT BREAKER FAILED. CB WAS FOR ATC R ON P7.Aug 15, 2002 · Boeing 747438 · AC Power Distribution System
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