Douglas DC-8-61

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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 = 'DC861'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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SDR ABXA9800605Fitting · crackedMAIN CABIN LONGERON END FITTING AT STATION 860, LONGERON 10R CRACKED. REPAIRED IAW DC8 SRM'S 51-1-24 AND 51-1-20D.Jul 1, 1998 · N853AX · Doug DC861 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR ABXA9800604Bulkhead Web · crackedRADOME BULKHEAD, RIGHT WEB HAS TWO 15 INCH CRACKS, 6 ABOVE AND BELOW FRP. REPAIRED IAW ABX REA D853-23417 MR.Jul 1, 1998 · N853AX · Doug DC861 · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR ABXA9800600Fitting · crackedCRACK IN LOWER NR 2 MAIN TANK JUST INBOARD OF XRS 74 STRINGER NR 51 ON FWD AND AFT SIDE OF SPLICE. REPAIRED TWO CRACKED FITTINGS IAW DC8 SRM'S 51-1-24, 51-1-8, AND 51-1-20D.Jun 30, 1998 · N853AX · Doug DC861 · Wing Miscellaneous StructureSDR ABXA9800599Fitting · crackedSTRINGER END FITTING CRACKED AFT SIDE OF STRINGER NR 51 OUTBOARD IN NR 2 MAIN TANK AT STATION 74.000. REPAIRED IAW DC8 SRM 51-1-24 AND 51-1-20D.Jun 30, 1998 · N853AX · Doug DC861 · Fuselage, Wing Attach FittingsSDR ABXA9800598Fitting · crackedMAIN CABIN, LONGERON END FITTING AT STATION 900 LONGERON 8R CRACKED. REPAIRED IAW DC8 SRM 51-3-2 AND 51-1-20D.Jun 30, 1998 · N853AX · Doug DC861 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR ABXA9800597Longeron · corrodedAFT LOWER CARGO COMPARTMENT STATION 1230, LONGERON 29L INSIDE TORQUE BOX, WEB CORRODED. REPAIRED IAW ABX REA D853-23409MR REV-A,Jun 30, 1998 · N853AX · Doug DC861 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/StringerSDR ABXA9800553Beam · crackedAFT PRESSURE BULKHEAD AFT SIDE, HORIZONTAL BEAM HAS 3.5 CRACK ON LOWER FLANGE AND 1 CRACK ON UPPER FLANGE AT AIRCRAFT CENTERLINE, 24 ABOVE FRP. REPAIRED PER ABX REA D853-23406MR.Jun 22, 1998 · N853AX · Doug DC861 · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR ABXA9800551Trunnion · corrodedRIGHT HAND MAIN LANDING GEAR TRUNNION CORRODED. FABRICATED BUSHINGS PER AD 71-25-09 AND ABX REA D832-23410MR.Jun 22, 1998 · N853AX · Doug DC861 · Main Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR ABXA9800550Longeron · crackedLONGERON 2R CRACKED AT STATION 1790 CANTED BULKHEAD. REPAIRED IAW ABX REA D853-23411MR.Jun 22, 1998 · N853AX · Doug DC861 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/StringerSDR ABXA9800571Frame · corrodedFORWARD LOWER CARGO CIRCUMFERENTIAL FRAME CORRODED AT STATION 80, LONGERON 29R. REPAIRED IAW DC8 SRM 55-2-2 AND 51-1-9A.Jun 6, 1998 · N853AX · Doug DC861 · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR ABXA9800479Engine · failedDURING CRUISE FLIGHT AT FL 280, MACH.82, A SUDDEN VIBRATION WAS FELT. NR 2 ENGINE INDICATED; EGT 540, N2 80 PERCENT, OIL TEMP 125 DEG. OIL QUANTITY WAS ZERO AND EPR WAS 1.0. NR 2 ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN AND EMERG CHECKLIST WAS ACCOMPLISHED. ENGINE WINDMILLED Jun 2, 1998 · N845AX · Doug DC861 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR CKSA98338Mechanism · out of adjustFLIGHT CONTROLS ACT LIKE THEY ARE IN MANUAL REVERSION AT AIRSPEED GREATER THAN 230 KCAS. UNCOMMANDED ROLL TO THE LEFT OCCURS. DURING DESCENT AIRSPEED BELOW 230 KCAS SYSTEM OPERATES NORMALLY. ADJUSTED L-3 AND L-4 SPOILER PANELS IAW DACO MM 27-61-1, OPS CHECKJun 1, 1998 · N817CK · Doug DC861 · Drag Control SystemSDR ABXA9800472Retract Pin · corrodedRIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR RETRACT PIN BOSS HOLE HAD CORROSION. REPAIRED IAW ABX REA D832-23374 MR.May 28, 1998 · N848AX · Doug DC861 · Main Landing GearSDR ABXA9800471Retract Pin · corrodedLEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR RETRACT PIN BOSS HOLE HAD CORROSION. REPAIRED IAW ABX REA D832-23373 MR.May 28, 1998 · N848AX · Doug DC861 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR ABXA9800470Engine · failedLOST OIL PRESSURE AND QUANTITY DURING FLIGHT. ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN. OIL PRESSURE WAS 3 PSI DURING WINDMILLING. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 2 ENGINE.May 27, 1998 · N849AX · Doug DC861 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR ABXA00454Retract Mech · lack of lubeAFTER TAKEOFF WHEN LANDING GEAR RETRACTED, HEARD LOUD RUMBLING NOISE FROM NOSE GEAR AREA. ALL RETRACTION INDICATIONS WERE NORMAL. RECYCLED GEAR THREE TIMES WITH SAME RESULT. GEAR FAILED UPLATCH CHECK. AIR TURNED BACK TO ONT. NOSE LANDING GEAR DOOR WAS OPEMay 19, 1998 · N845AX · Doug DC861 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR ABXA9801081Web · corrodedLEVEL 2 CORROSION ON LOWER WEB BETWEEN STRINGER 36L - 35L, STATION 680 LOWER SKIN. REPAIRED IAW ABX REA D853-17877.May 15, 1998 · N847AX · Doug DC861 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR ABXA9800451Relief Valve · defectiveAFTER TAKEOFF NR 2 ENGINE OIL QUANTITY DROPPED FROM 9.1 GAL TO 4 GAL AND WAS DECREASING. SHUT NR 2 ENGINE DOWN. ENGINE WINDMILLED FOR ONE HOUR. OIL PRESSURE STAYED AT 35 PSI UNTIL THE LAST 15-20 MINUTES THEN DROPPED TO 11-15. REPLACED OIL PRESSURE RELIEF VMay 13, 1998 · N851AX · Doug DC861 · Engine Oil Distribution (Airframe Furnished)SDR CKSA98340Seat Track · damagedDURING ROUTINE B-CHECK INSPECTION, FOUND COMP NR 18 SIDE WALL RESTRAINT PULLED OUT OF SEAT TRACK, DAMAGED SEAT TRACK. REMOVED FLOOR PANEL TO FOM. REMOVED DAMAGED SECTION OF SEAT TRACK. REPLACED DAMAGED SEAT TRACK IAW DC8 SRM 51-3-0. INSTALLED FLOOR PANEL IMay 12, 1998 · N812CK · Doug DC861 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach FittingsSDR CKSA98339Skin · crackedDURING ROUTINE B-CHECK INSPECTION, FOUND RT SIDE FS 1200 SKIN ABOVE NLG STRUT DOOR CRACKED. REMOVED DOOR AND ACCESS PANEL AS REQUIRED. REMOVED DAMAGED AREA IAW DC8 SRM 53-02-01. REPAIRED DAMAGED AREA IAW DC8 SRM 53-02-01. INSTALLED ACCESS PANEL AND DOOR IAMay 12, 1998 · N812CK · Doug DC861 · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR ABXA9800443Switch · defectiveNR 1 ENGINE LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON CLIMBOUT. OIL QUANTITY, TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE WERE NORMAL. PERFORMED ABNORMAL PROCEDURE. LIGHT REMAINED ON. PRECAUTIONARY ENGINE SHUTDOWN. REPLACED NR 1 ENGINE LOW OIL PRESSURE SWITCH. OPS CHECKED NORMMay 3, 1998 · N853AX · Doug DC861 · Engine Oil PressureSDR ABX9800417Rib · crackedRIGHT WING LEADING EDGE, LOWER RIB CRACKED AT STATION XFS 195.0. REPAIRED IAW DC8 SRM 57-2-0.Apr 29, 1998 · N851AX · Doug DC861 · Wing, Rib/BulkheadSDR ABXA9800364Turbocompressor · defectiveNR 1 CTC DEVELOPED LOUD SQUEALING NOISE WITH METALLIC SMELL FROM AIR DUCTS INTO COCKPIT. REPLACED NR 1 CTC IAW DC8 MM 21-10-1, OPS CHECKED GOOD.Apr 17, 1998 · N844AX · Doug DC861 · Cabin Compressor SystemSDR ABXA9800345Connector · failedLOUD AIR NOISE IN FWD COCKPIT AREA. HOT ODOR NOTICED IN COCKPIT. CREW EXPERIENCED BURNING EYES AND HEADACHE. NOISE WAS ELIMINATED BY TURNING OFF NR 3 CTC. REPLACED PNEUMATIC DUCT CONNECTOR, LEAK CHECKED GOOD.Apr 13, 1998 · N842AX · Doug DC861 · Pneumatic Distribution SystemSDR CKSA98208Power Contl Vlv · failedMAN RUDDER AND AILERON LIGHTS CAME ON IN FLIGHT ALONG WITH RES PRESS LOW LIGHT HYD QTY DROPPED DOWN 1/3 FROM FULL. LOST ALL HYD PRESS. PERFORMED ABNORMAL HYDRAULICS THEN EMERGENCY HYDRAULIC CHECKLIST ACCORDING TO FOM. MADE 0 FLAP LANDING SFO. REMOVED AND RApr 7, 1998 · N817CK · Doug DC861 · Aileron Control SystemSDR ABXA9800422Vane · corrodedRIGHT VANE HAD WIDESPREAD DELAMINATION AND CORROSION. REPLACED ALL HONEYCOMB CORE DOUBLERS AND SKIN.Mar 25, 1998 · N845AX · Doug DC861 · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR CKSA98203Wire · shortedRT GEAR DOOR UNSAFE LIGHT ON IN CRUISE INTERMITTENTLY. REPAIRED SHORTED WIRE ON GEAR DOOR SWITCH SYSTEM, OPS CHECKS GOOD IAW DC8 MM 32-60-0.Mar 23, 1998 · N812CK · Doug DC861 · Landing Gear System WiringSDR ABXA9800249Window · lack of lubeDURING POST FLIGHT, FOUND FIRST OFFICER'S WINDOW (EMERG EXIT) BINDING AND WOULD ONLY OPEN PARTIALLY. LUBRICATED WINDOW IAW DC8 MAINT MANUAL, OPS CHECKED GOOD.Mar 16, 1998 · N848AX · Doug DC861 · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR 98ZZZM441Duct · looseDURING CRUISE MASTER FIRE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. VERIFIED NR 2 ENGINE AT FAULT. REDUCED POWER AND LIGHT WENT OUT. TESTED FIRE WARNING SYSTEM WHICH WAS SATISFACTORY. RESTORED POWER AND NO FURTHER INDICATION. GROUND INSPECTION REVEALED LOW PRESS PNEUMATIC DMar 12, 1998 · N30UA · Doug DC861 · Pneumatic Distribution SystemSDR CKSA98088Switch · malfunctionRT DOOR UNSAFE LIGHT AND DOORS NOT LATCHED LIGHT ON DURING FLIGHT, ALL OTHER INDICATIONS NORMAL. REMOVED AND REPLACED RT MAIN GEAR DOOR LIGHT SWITCH AND ADJUSTED STRIKER PLATE. OPS CHECKS GOOD ON GROUND AT THIS TIME.Mar 8, 1998 · N812CK · Doug DC861 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR CKSA98090Bulb · failedDURING FLIGHT DOOR NOT LATCH LIGHT AND RT DOOR UNSAFE LIGHT CAME ON. ALL ELSE NORMAL. CLEANED UPLATCH C/P, REPLACED BADLY MUSHROOMED DOOR LIGHT BULB, OPS CHECKS OK PER DC-8 MM 32-12-1.Mar 7, 1998 · N812CK · Doug DC861 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR CKSA98085Connector · dirtyDURING CLIMB, DOOR NOT LATCHED LIGHT CAME ON AND THE RIGHT DOOR UNSAFE LIGHT. GEAR UPLATCH CHECK WAS NORMAL. CLEANED RIGHT GEAR DOOR SWITCH ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR PER MM 32.Mar 6, 1998 · N812CK · Doug DC861 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR CKSA98207Locks · lack of lubeAFTER CLIMB CHECKLIST COMPLETE, DOOR NOT LATCHED LIGHT CAME ON. ALSO, RT DOOR UNSAFE LIGHT ON, ALL ELSE NORMAL. LUBED GEAR DOOR ROLLOVER LOCKS, OPS CHECKS NORMAL PER MM 52-0.Mar 4, 1998 · N812CK · Doug DC861 · Landing Gear Door Retract SectionSDR ABXA9800136Retract Mech · out of adjustAFTER TAKEOFF AND GEAR RETRACTION, VIBRATION COULD BE FELT AND HEARD FROM NOSE GEAR AREA. ALL INDICATIONS WERE GOOD. RECYCLED GEAR THREE TIMES, ON THIRD TIME, VIBRATION CEASED. REPLACED DOOR BUMPERS, AND PERFORMED ADJUST/TEST IAW DC8 MM 32-20-00, NO DEFECTSMar 2, 1998 · N853AX · Doug DC861 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR ABXA9800152Window · lack of lubeDURING POST FLIGHT INSPECTION, FOUND THAT CAPTAIN'S SLIDING WINDOW (EMERGENCY EXIT) WOULD NOT OPEN. LUBRICATED AND INSPECTED WINDOW, OPS CHECKED GOOD.Feb 27, 1998 · N849AX · Doug DC861 · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR ABXA9800125Regulator · malfunctionNR 2 ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE WENT TO 153 DEG DURING CLIMB. REDUCED POWER TO IDLE, BUT TEMPERATURE REMAINED THE SAME. SHUT DOWN NR 2 ENGINE. REPLACED NR 2 ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE REGULATOR AND NR 2 OIL STRAINER. OPS CHECKED GOOD IAW DC8 MM.Feb 23, 1998 · N843AX · Doug DC861 · Engine Oil TemperatureSDR ABXA9800113Latch · out of adjustCOCKPIT DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN. ADJUSTED DOOR LATCH IAW DC8 MM, OPS CHECKED GOOD.Feb 23, 1998 · N848AX · Doug DC861 · Fixed Inner DoorsSDR ABXA9800112Cable · out of adjCAPTAIN'S SEAT DID NOT LOCK IN PLACE AND SLID BACK INADVERTENTLY, DURING CRUISE. ADJUSTED AND LUBRICATED LOCK PIN CABLE.Feb 19, 1998 · N841AX · Doug DC861 · Flight Compartment EquipmentSDR ABXA9800100Fitting · crackedLEFT WING TRAILING EDGE PANEL VERTICAL SUPPORT FITTING BETWEEN SPOILER HINGE RIBS IS CRACKED AT UPPER EDGE JUST AFT OF MAIN LANDING GEAR TRUNNION. REPAIRED IAW DC8 SRM 57-1-0.Feb 15, 1998 · N846AX · Doug DC861 · Wing Miscellaneous StructureSDR ABXA9800087Seat Track · corrodedMAIN CABIN SEAT TRACK CORRODED BEYOND LIMITS AT FS 200 LBL 25. REPAIRED IAW SRM 53-2-3.Feb 1, 1998 · N846AX · Doug DC861 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach FittingsSDR ABXA9800086Support · corrodedFWD CARGO COMPARTMENT, STA 70 AT LONGERON 33R TO 35R, FLOOR SUPPORT ANGLE HAS HEAVY EXFOLIATION CORROSION. REPAIRED IAW DC8 SRM 53-2-0.Feb 1, 1998 · N846AX · Doug DC861 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR 98ZZZM253Fire Loop · defectiveDURING CRUISE NR 4 ENGINE FIRE WARNING CAME ON. SHUT DOWN ENGINE AND FIRE WARNING CONTINUED. DISCHARGED FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND FIRE WARNING CEASED. GROUND INSPECTION REVEALED NO EVIDENCE OF FIRE. FOUND DETECTION ELEMENT DEFECTIVE ON LOWER ELEMENT ASSY. REPFeb 1, 1998 · N30UA · Doug DC861 · Fire DetectionSDR ABXA98108Support · crackedSUPPORT WEB CRACKED AT AFT LOWER CORNER AT STA 1440 BL 0 IN NR 4 CARGO COMPARTMENT. REPAIRED IAW DC8 SRM 53-2-0.Jan 29, 1998 · N846AX · Doug DC861 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR ABXA9800107Rib · crackedRIGHT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER LEADING EDGE RIB LWR ARM CRACKED AT STA XFS 141.250. REPAIRED IAW DC8 SRM 55-31.Jan 29, 1998 · N846AX · Doug DC861 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/RibSDR ABXA9800106Intercostal · crackedINTERCOSTAL CRACKED FS 246-260 LONGERON 33L. REPAIRED IAW DC8 SRM 51-1-20.Jan 27, 1998 · N846AX · Doug DC861 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR ABXA9800123Rib · crackedLT WING L/E RIB AT STA XOLDI 6225, ABOVE THE PNEUMATIC DUCT IS CRACKED, APPROXIMATELY 2.75. REPAIRED IAW DC8 SRM 57-2-0.Jan 26, 1998 · N846AX · Doug DC861 · Wing, Rib/BulkheadSDR ABXA9800122Intercostal · crackedLEADING EDGE STUB WING INBOARD, UPPER INTERCOSTAL CRACKED. REPAIRED IAW DC8 SRM 51-1-20D AND DWG 5769859-37.Jan 26, 1998 · N846AX · Doug DC861 · Wing Miscellaneous StructureSDR ABXA9800121Rib · crackedRIGHT WING LEADING EDGE, INBOARD OF NR 3 PYLON, LEADING EDGE PANEL, UPPER RIB CRACKED AT STA XFS 192. REPAIRED IAW DC8 SRM 51-1-20D AND ABX DWG K0-5056-7007.Jan 26, 1998 · N846AX · Doug DC861 · Wing, Rib/BulkheadSDR ABXA9800120Rib · crackedLEFT WING LEADING EDGE RIB, STA XFS 741.25 CRACKED AT UPPER END. REPAIRED IAW DWG K05056-7008 AND DC8 SRM 51-18 AND 51-1-20D.Jan 26, 1998 · N846AX · Doug DC861 · Wing, Rib/BulkheadSDR ABXA9800119Angle · crackedLEFT WING OUTBOARD OF NR 2 PYLON UPPER STIFFENER ANGLE IS CRACKED. REPAIRED IAW DC8 SRM 57-2-0.Jan 26, 1998 · N846AX · Doug DC861 · Wing Miscellaneous Structure
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