Boeing DC-9-83

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SDR WX0A201801193302Heater · failedVISIBLE SMOKE IN CABIN DURING CRUISE. CARGO COMPARTMENT HEATER PHASE B ELEMENT BURNED UP.Jan 18, 2018 · N861GA · Doug DC983 · Heating SystemSDR JR2R20180113176Doubler · crackedRIGHT LEADING EDGE XRS 114 INTERNAL DOUBLER CRACKED. REPAIRED IAW SRM 57-06B, FIG 9.Jan 13, 2018 · N419NV · Doug DC983 · Wing Miscellaneous StructureSDR JR2R20180113175Doubler · crackedLEFT WING LEADING EDGE XRS 114, INTERNAL DOUBLER CRACKED. REPAIRED IAW SRM 57-06B, FIG 9.Jan 13, 2018 · N419NV · Doug DC983 · Wing Miscellaneous StructureSDR WX0A201712153299Ballast · odorFA REPORTED BURNING ODOR NEAR THE OVERWING AREA OF THE CABIN/ R&R LOWER SIDEWALL LIGHT BALLAST AND BULB"Dec 13, 2017 · N878GA · Doug DC983 · Passenger Compartment LightingSDR WX0A201712133297Coalescer Bag · odorDIRTY SOCK SMELL DURING DESCENT/ R&R COALESCER BAGS"Dec 8, 2017 · N881GA · Doug DC983 · Humidity Control SystemSDR WX0A201712043296Line · unsecureBURNING SMELL IN CABIN/RESECURED AUG VALVE SENSELINE AND R&R LH FLOW CONTROL VALVE"Dec 1, 2017 · N878GA · Doug DC983 · Air Distribution SystemSDR JR2R20171118116Door Frame · corrodedFWD AIRSTAIR CORRODED UNDER FWD FASTENERS. REPLACED FWD AIRSTAIR DOOR FRAME IAW SRM-51-30-2 FIG3 AND OM52-60-1.Nov 18, 2017 · N418NV · Doug DC983 · Entrance StairsSDR JR2R20171116217Angle · crackedIN AFT FUSELAGE BS 1463, RBL 13, ANGLE CRACKED OTBD OF RUDDER PCU. FABRICATED A NEW ANGLE IAW SRM 51-10-2, 51-10-4, 51-10-3, AND DWG 5920838. INSTALLED IAW SRM 51-30-2.Nov 16, 2017 · N418NV · Doug DC983 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR JR2R20171115303Angle · crackedFOUND THE LT COVER PANEL BS 1463 HAS A CRACKED ANGLE. FABRICATED A NEW ANGLE IAW 51-10-4.Nov 15, 2017 · N418NV · Doug DC983 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR 2WAA2017111000001Controller · defectiveAIRCRAFT FAILED TO PRESSURIZE AFTER TAKE OFF. FOUND TO BE THE CABIN PRESSURE CONTROLLER.Nov 10, 2017 · N802WA · Doug DC983 · Cabin Pressure Control SystemSDR WX0A201711083293Valve · not reportedBURNING ODOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES AFTER TAKEOFF. R & R VALVE AND RESET THE CIRCUIT BREAKER.Nov 7, 2017 · N426NV · Doug DC983 · Air Distribution SystemSDR WX0A201711083294Contact · burnedBURNING METAL ODOR IN THE AFT CABIN. FOUND THE AFT CABIN CTR ISLE LIGHT BULB CONTACTS SHORTED. REPLACED THE BULB.Nov 6, 2017 · N409NV · Doug DC983 · Emergency LightingSDR WX0A201710090001Iru · failedDUAL MAP FAILURE, EMERGENCY DECLARED. R & R THE NR 1 & 2 IRU.Oct 6, 2017 · N876GA · Doug DC983 · Doppler SystemSDR WX0A201710063291Unknown · odorACRID FUMES IN CABIN DURING CLIMB.Oct 5, 2017 · N883GA · Doug DC983 · Air Distribution SystemSDR WX0A2017100373290Garlock Seal · leakingNR 1 ENG OIL QTY STEADILY DECREASED THROUGHOUT THE FLIGHT, ENGINE SHUTDOWN. R&R NR 1 ENG GARLOCK SEAL AND HOUSING FOR N2 TACH GEN.Oct 1, 2017 · N876GA · Doug DC983 · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR WX0A2017091873289Warning Horn · false activationGEAR HORN WOULD NOT STOP GOING OFF. EMERGENCY DECLARED. OPS CHECKED LANDING GEAR AURAL WARNING, NO DEFECTS NOTED.Sep 15, 2017 · N872GA · Doug DC983 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR WX0A2017091873288Engine · failedRIGHT ENGINE LOW OIL PRESSURE MESSAGE. TEMP ROLLED BACK TO ZERO, EMERGENCY DECLARED. R & R THE NR 2 ENGINE.Sep 11, 2017 · N415NV · Doug DC983 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR WX0A2017091273288Warning System · activated(EMERGENCY DECLARED) RT ENG LOW OIL PRESSURE MESSAGE, TEMP ROLLED BACK TO ZERO/CORRECTIVE ACTION PENDING.Sep 11, 2017 · N415NV · Doug DC983 · Engine Oil PressureSDR WX0A2017082673287Filter · dirtyFA REPORTED BURNING SMELL IN BOTH FWD & AFT CABIN. R&R RECIRC FAN FILTER.Aug 25, 2017 · N411NV · Doug DC983 · Air Distribution FanSDR WX0A2017082300286Ballast · smokeOVERHEAD LIGHT FLICKERED & SMOKE CAME FROM IT. R & R THE BALLAST AND ASSOCIATED HARNESS FOR UPPER SIDEWALL LIGHTS.Aug 19, 2017 · N883GA · Doug DC983 · Passenger Compartment LightingSDR WX0A201708113285Retainer · disconnectedTAILCONE UNSAFE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. EMERGENCY DECLARED. RECONNECTED RETAINING BALL ON CABLE & RETURNED EXTERNAL HANDLE TO STOWED POSITION.Aug 10, 2017 · N421NV · Doug DC983 · Aerodynamic FairingsSDR WX0A2017073280Unknown · odorCHEMICAL BURN ODOR IN CABIN. COMPLIED WITH ODOR TROUBLESHOOTIN, NO DEFECTS NOTED.Jul 19, 2017 · N409NV · Doug DC983 · Air Distribution SystemSDR WX0A073279Clamp · looseLOSS OF CABIN PRESSURE. EMERGENCY DECLARED. TIGHTENED A LOOSE DUCT CLAMP ON BOTH WATER SEPERATORS.Jul 16, 2017 · N420NV · Doug DC983 · Humidity Control SystemSDR WX0A073278Fan · failedSTRONG ELECTRICAL BURNING ODOR IN CABIN. R & R RADIO RACK FAN.Jul 15, 2017 · N861GA · Doug DC983 · Air Distribution FanSDR WX0A073275Bolt · looseCAPTAIN SHUTDOWN THE NR 1 ENGINE DUE TO LOSS OF CONTROL, FOUND LOOSE BOLT FROM CROSS SHAFT TO POWER CONTROL LINKAGE. INSTALLED NEW BOLT, WASHER, NUT & COTTER PIN.Jul 13, 2017 · N425NV · Doug DC983 · Power LeverSDR WX0A073276Unknown · odorHOT VINYL ODOR IN CABIN. R & R THE AVIONICS PRIMARY COOLING FAN, CARGO HEATER, AND AVIONICS AUX FAN.Jul 12, 2017 · N887GA · Doug DC983 · Air Distribution SystemSDR WX0A201707143274Engine · unknown(EMERGENCY DECLARED) CPT SHUTDOWN #1 ENG DUE TO LARGE THROTTLE SPLIT BETWEEN ENG1 & ENG2.Jul 12, 2017 · N416NV · Doug DC983 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR WX0A073273Acm · odorAFT FA'S REPORTED ELECTRICAL ODOR. EMERGENCY DECLARED. R & R THE LT ACM.Jul 9, 2017 · N887GA · Doug DC983 · Cabin Cooling SystemSDR WX0A073272Unknown · odorSTRONG SMOKE ODOR IN COCKPIT, EMERGENCY DECLARED. PERFORMED SMOKE IN CABIN WORKCARD AND NO FAULTS NOTED.Jul 9, 2017 · N879GA · Doug DC983 · Air Distribution SystemSDR WX0A2017070873271Engine · failed(EMERGENCY DECLARED) LT ENGINE FAILED AFTER LOUD BANG. R&R LT ENGINE.Jul 3, 2017 · N864GA · Doug DC983 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR WX0A2017070373271Engine · failedEMERGENCY DECLARED, LT ENGINE FAILED AFTER LOUD BANG. AC AOG.Jul 3, 2017 · N864GA · Doug DC983 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR WX0A2017070373270Blower · odorVENT BLOWER HAS DISTINCT OIL AND EXHAUST SMELL. COULD NOT DUPLICATE SMELL.Jul 1, 2017 · N423NV · Doug DC983 · Air Distribution FanSDR WX0A2017070373269Control Unit · faultySTRONG FUEL SMELL IN CABIN AND COCKPIT. R&R APU CONTROL UNIT.Jun 29, 2017 · N418NV · Doug DC983 · APU Engine Fuel and ControlSDR WX0A2017063073268Unknown · odorFOUL ODOR OBSERVED DURING CLIMB. R & R THE LEFT AND RIGHT PRESSURE REGULATING VALVES, RECIRCULATION FAN FILTER, AND COALESCER BAG.Jun 28, 2017 · N887GA · Doug DC983 · Air Distribution SystemSDR WX0A201706303267Unknown · odorELECTRICAL ODOR AFTER TAKEOFF, NO VISIBLE SMOKE OR HAZE. PERFORMED OPS TEST OF RECIRCULATION FAN, NO FAULT FOUND.Jun 27, 2017 · N887GA · Doug DC983 · Air Distribution SystemSDR WX0A2017062873267Unknown · odor(REPEAT DISCREPANCY) ELECTRICAL SMELL AFTER TAKEOFF, NO VISIBLE SMOKE OR HAZE. CORRECTIVE ACTION PENDING-AC AOG.Jun 27, 2017 · N887GA · Doug DC983 · Air Distribution SystemSDR AALA20170628001Csd · inoperativeTHE AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED. R CSD WARN LIGHT (LOW OIL PRESS) FIRST THEN R GEN INOP. DISCONNECTED R CSD PER PROCEDURE. APU WOULD NOT START AT 30,000 OR 28,000 OR 26,000 FEET. NO FAULT LIGHT. THE FLIGHT DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND DIVERTED TO SDF WITHOUT FURTHER IJun 27, 2017 · N513AA · Doug DC983 · Alternator-Generator DriveSDR WX0A2017062873266Duct · unsecure(EMERGENCY DECLARED) LOSS OF CABIN PRESSURE/SECURED DUCT ON RT ACM OUTLET.Jun 25, 2017 · N891GA · Doug DC983 · Cabin Cooling SystemSDR WX0A2017062873265Apu · contaminatedSTRONG SMELL IN CABIN. FOUND OIL IN THE INLET OF THE APU, CLEANED OIL.Jun 25, 2017 · N887GA · Doug DC983 · APU Core EngineSDR WX0A2017062873264Unknown · odor(EMERGENCY DECLARED) FA REPORTED SMOKEY SMELL AND HAZE IN CABIN. RUN LT ENG & APU EXTENSIVELY. NO SMELL/HAZE NOTED.Jun 25, 2017 · N887GA · Doug DC983 · Air Distribution SystemSDR WX0A073263Coalescer Bag · odorELECTRICAL ODOR FROM VENT SYSTEM. R & R COALESER SOCKS.Jun 22, 2017 · N407NV · Doug DC983 · Humidity Control SystemSDR JR2R20170604196Gusset · crackedRIGHT ENGINE INLET INTERNAL LOWER INBOARD GUSSET IS CRACKED. REMOVED AND REPLACED RIGHT ENGINE INLET INTERNAL LOWER INBOARD GUSSET IAW SRM 51-30-5, 51-30-2, AND EA 30-2017-086.Jun 4, 2017 · N883GA · Doug DC983 · Turbine Engine Air Inlet SectionSDR JR2R201706033671Fairing · crackedLEFT OUTBOARD ELEVATOR TAB FAIRING HAS A CRACK AT FASTNER HOLE. WELDED PERMANENT REPAIR TO THE LT OTBD ELEVATOR TAB FAIRING IAW SPEC 9908.Jun 3, 2017 · N883GA · Doug DC983 · Elevator, Tab StructureSDR WX0A073259Relay · failedDURING CLIMB OUT, LOST CA & FO FLIGHT DIRECTORS. R & R THE GROUND RELAY.Jun 1, 2017 · N421NV · Doug DC983 · Directional Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR WX0A073258Controller · failedLOSS OF CABIN PRESSURE, EMERGENCY DECLARED. R & R THE CABIN PRESSURE TRANSFER RELAY, CABIN PRESSURE CONTROLLER AND OUTFLOW VALVE.May 30, 2017 · N415NV · Doug DC983 · Cabin Pressure ControllerSDR WX0A201706023257Oil System · leakingCHEMICAL BURNING ODOR IN CABIN, ACM OIL ODOR IN CABIN WITH LEFT PACK ON. SERVICED ACM TO PROPER LEVEL.May 30, 2017 · N415NV · Doug DC983 · Cabin Cooling SystemSDR JR2R20170528056Doubler · crackedLEFT WING FIXED LEADING EDGE RIB CONTROL CABLE FAIRLEAD DOUBLER IS CRACKED AT XOS 206. REPAIRED LT WING FIXED LE RIB CONTROL CABLE FAIRLEAD DOUBLER IAW SRM 57-06B, FIG 17.May 28, 2017 · N883GA · Doug DC983 · Wing Main, Frame StructureSDR JR2R20170528251Longeron · crackedLONGERON 2L IS CRACKED AT BS 547. REPAIRED THE LONGERON IAW SRM 53-02, FIG 18, SHT 1.May 28, 2017 · N883GA · Doug DC983 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/StringerSDR JR2R20170526361Skin · crackedVERTICAL STAB PANEL AT VSS ZFS-6.562, LT SIDE HAS A CRACK FROM EDGE OF PANEL EXTENDING 5/8 INCH PAST FASTNER. FIRST HOLE BELOW UPPER AFT CORNER OF INLET PANEL. VERIFIED BY NDT. REPAIRED THE SKIN IAW SRM 55-01.May 26, 2017 · N883GA · Doug DC983 · Vertical Stabilizer, Plate/SkinSDR JR2R20170526055Rib · crackedLEFT WING FIXED LEADING EDGE RIB UPPER END CAP/CABLE FAIRLEAD IS CRACKED AT W.S. XOS 219. REPAIRED LT WING FIXED LEADING EDGE RIB UPPER END CLIP /CABLE FAIRLEAD AT WING STA. XOS 219 I.A.W. MD-80 SRM 57-06B FIG. 17May 26, 2017 · N883GA · Doug DC983 · Wing, Rib/Bulkhead
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