Douglas DC-8-61

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'DC861'
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SDR ABXA010591Fitting · crackedMAIN CABIN, STATION 678 AND LONGERON 7 RIGHT, LONGERON TIE FITTING WAS CRACKED. INSTALLED NEW FITTING AND REPAIRED AREA IAW DC-8 SRM 51-1-20D AND 51-1-23.Aug 27, 2001 · N848AX · Doug DC861 · Fuselage Main, Attach FittingsSDR ABXA010590Fitting · crackedMAIN CABIN, STATION 450 AND LONGERON 14 RIGHT, LONGERON TIE FITTING WAS CRACKED. INSTALLED NEW FITTING AND REPAIRED AREA IAW DC-8 SRM 51-1-20D, 51-1-8, AND DAC DWG #3887799.Aug 27, 2001 · N848AX · Doug DC861 · Fuselage Main, Attach FittingsSDR ABXA010513Fitting · crackedMAIN CABIN TIE FITTING AT STA 682 L11R WAS CRACKED. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE FITTING IAW DC-8 SRM.Aug 27, 2001 · N848AX · Doug DC861 · Fuselage Main, Attach FittingsSDR ABXA010451Control Box · defectiveDURING LANDING ROLLOUT, ANTI-SKID FELT TO BE CYCLING IN EXCESS. DURING TAXI, WITH ANTI-SKID ARMED AND TAXI SPEEDS APPROXIMATELY 10 KNOTS, BRAKES SEEMED TO LOOSE EFFECTIVENESS AND MAY BE RELEASING INTERMITTENTLY. REPLACED THE ANTI-SKID CONTROL BOX IAW DC-8 MMAug 21, 2001 · N843AX · Doug DC861 · Brake Anti-Skid SectionSDR ABXA010445Seal · leakingLOSS OF HYDRAULICS DURING CLIMB, HAPPENED ABOUT WHEN GEAR UPLATCH CHECK WAS ACCOMPLISHED. DURING HYDRAULIC PRESSURE CHECK (TERMINAL AREA) HYDRAULIC QUANTITY DECREASED. FOUND SLOT CONTROL VALVE SEALS LEAKING. REPACKED VALVE. SERVICED HYDRAULIC SYSTEM. SYSTAug 17, 2001 · N849AX · Doug DC861 · Leading Edge Slat Control SystemSDR ABXA010455Warning System · malfunctionedYELLOW MAINTENANCE LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITH GREEN SYSTEM OK. LED ILLUMINATED AND NO MALFUNCTION CODES DISPLAYED. CREW DEFERRAL IAW MEL 26-10-3A. MAINTENANCE ACTION REQUIRED. CDU MX TEST INDICATED AC 4725 FALSE ALARM, RESET BREAKERS. FINAL CDU INDICATION SYSAug 15, 2001 · N847AX · Doug DC861 · Central WarningSDR ABXA010598Angle · corrodedLEFT SIDE UPPER SURFACE OF CUSP FITTING HAD CORROSION AT STAION 1060. INTALLED NEW CUSP DOUBLER AND REPAIRED AREA IAW DC-8 SRM 53-2-0, 53-2-5 AND 51-1-20D.Aug 13, 2001 · N843AX · Doug DC861 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR ABXA010597Finger Doubler · corrodedCOCKPIT FLOOR, STATION 10, THE RIGHT SIDE HAD CORROSION AROUND AND UNDER THE FINGER DOUBLER. INSTALLED NEW FINGER DOUBLER AND REPAIRED AREA IAW DC-8 SRM 51-1-8, 53-2-0, 51-1-21, 51-1-20D, DAC DWG. # 56I12298 AND REA D853-40886MR.Jul 30, 2001 · N843AX · Doug DC861 · Fuselage Structure (General)SDR ARWA0010717Filter · cloggedDURING FLIGHT AT LEVEL 31.0 NR 3 ENGINE FLAMED OUT, RESTARTED ENGINE FOLLOWING ABNORMAL CHECK LIST PROCEDURES. REMOVED AND REPLACED FUEL FILTERS OF NR 3 FUEL TEMPERATURE REGULATOR IAW MM 73-11-1, NO LEAKS NOTED. OPERATIONAL CHECK ON RUN UP IAW MM 71-00, FOUNJul 11, 2001 · N30UA · Doug DC861 · Engine Fuel DistributionSDR ABXA010361Hydraulic Line · leakingAFTER 1.5 HOURS OF FLIGHT, EXPERIENCED LOSS OF HYDRAULICS. PRESSURE DROPPED TO ZERO ACCOMPANIED BY AILERON AND RUDDER CONTROL MANUAL LIGHTS. ISOLATED SYSTEM PRIOR TO QUANTITY REACHING STANDPIPE LEVEL. FOUND NR 3 ENGINE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE LINE LEAKING NEAR HJun 27, 2001 · N852AX · Doug DC861 · Hydraulic System, MainSDR ABXA010360Battery Pack · dischargedDURING MAINTENANCE PRE-DEPARTURE CHECK, FOUND BATTERY EMERGENCY LIGHT PACK FAILED TO ILLUMINATE LIGHTS. REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHT RACK ASSEMBLY IAW DC-8 MM 33-50-01-2. OPS CHECKED GOOD. NO OTHER DEFECTS NOTED.Jun 26, 2001 · N850AX · Doug DC861 · Emergency LightingSDR ABXA010272Retainer · bentUNABLE TO OPEN CREW ENTRY DOOR FROM INSIDE AIRCRAFT AFTER LANDING. FOUND BENT SEAL RETAINER AND DOOR JAMB. STRAIGHTENED RETAINER AS REQUIRED. DOOR OPS CHECKED GOOD WITH AIRCRAFT PRESSURIZED IAW DC8 MM 52-11-01.May 31, 2001 · N847AX · Doug DC861 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR ABXA010232Control Cable · brokenTHE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR UPLOCK HOOK WAS NOTED TO BE IN THE FLIGHT POSITION. THE MANUAL RELEASE CABLE WAS FOUND TO BE BROKEN. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND REPLACED THE MANUAL RELEASE CABLE RUN ASSEMBLY IAW DC-8 MM 32-31-00. ADJUSTMENT AND TEST PROCEDURES WERMay 19, 2001 · N848AX · Doug DC861 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR ABXA010231Link · brokenTHE AIRCRAFT DID NOT TRANSITION INTO GROUND SHIFT MODE UPON LANDING. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND REPLACED THE RESERVE PRESSURE SHUTOFF VALVE BUNGEE LINK IAW DC-8 MM. OPS CHECKS WERE COMPLETED AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE.May 18, 2001 · N850AX · Doug DC861 · Landing Gear Steering SystemSDR ABXA010226Skin · corrodedTHE FUSELAGE SKIN WAS CORRODED AND FASTENERS WERE BULGING AND MISSING AT FUSELAGE STA 50, LONGERON 34R. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND REPAIRED AND DEFERRED IAW ABX REA D853-41127-MR.May 16, 2001 · N847AX · Doug DC861 · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR ARWA0010502Actuator · failedAFTER TAKEOFF RIGHT GEAR UNSAFE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND DOOR NOT LATCHED LIGHT ILLUMINATED. RECYCLED GEAR, NO HELP. RETURNED TO SAL. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. REMOVED AND REPLACED RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR ACTUATING CYLINDER PER J/C 6209 SYSTEM OPERATIMay 14, 2001 · N30UA · Doug DC861 · Landing Gear ActuatorSDR ABXA010225Seal · damagedAN EXTREMELY LOUD NOISE WAS NOTED IN THE MAIN CARGO COMPARTMENT AROUND THE MAIN CARGO DOOR. THE CREW REPORTED HEARING A THUMP AND PRESSURIZATION INCREASED TO 1000 FPM RATE OF CLIMB. PRESSURIZATION COULD NOT BE CONTROLLED MANUALY AT FL21. THE CREW DONNED O2 May 13, 2001 · N849AX · Doug DC861 · Cargo/Baggage DoorsSDR ABXA010217Control Valve · failedTHE NOSE LANDING GEAR FAILED TO RETRACT AFTER TAKEOFF FROM ILN. THE CREW COMPLETED THE ABNORMAL CHECKLIST AND RE-CYCLED THE LANDING GEAR. THE AIRCRAFT WAS INSPECTED FOR AND COMPLETED A MAINTENANCE FERRY FLIGHT FROM EWR TO ILN. ILN MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND May 2, 2001 · N853AX · Doug DC861 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR ABXA010123Rod · brokenTHE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR FLYING DOOR CONNECTING ROD WAS BROKEN. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND REPLACED THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR FLYING DOOR CONNECTING ROD, IAW DC-8 MM 32-12-01.Apr 7, 2001 · N849AX · Doug DC861 · Landing Gear Door Retract SectionSDR ARWA0010302Control Box · failedON GEAR DOWN HAD NO RIGHT MAIN GEAR GREEN LIGHT AND HAD GEAR NOT LATCHED AND DOOR NOT LATCHED RED LIGHTS ON. EMERGENCY CHECK LIST ACCOMPLISHED PLUS SEVERAL CYCLES. AIRCRAFT LANDED SAFELY. REMOVED AND REPLACED PROXIMITY SWITCH CONTROL BOX. INDICATION SYSTEMMar 3, 2001 · N29UA · Doug DC861 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR ABXA010078Latch · inoperativeAT EWR THE COCKPIT ENTRY DOOR LATCH WAS FOUND TO BE INOPERATIVE DURING PREFLIGHT INSPECTION. MAINTENANCE COMPLIED WITH ABX REA D852-40152 AND RETURNED THE AIRCRAFT TO SERVICE. AT ILN MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND REPLACED THE COCKPIT ENTRY DOOR LATCH ASSY.Mar 1, 2001 · N842AX · Doug DC861 · Fixed Inner DoorsSDR ABXA010046Wire · brokenWHEN THE LANDING GEAR WAS SELECTED DOWN, THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR DOWN AND LOCKED INDICATION FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. CREW ABORTED APPROACH AND COMPLIED WITH THE ABNORMAL CHECKLIST. THE CREW DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND COMPLETED A TOWER FLY BY. THE TOWER STATEFeb 10, 2001 · N850AX · Doug DC861 · Landing Gear System WiringSDR ARWA0001202Door Latch · lack of lubeLANDING GEAR DOORS NOT LATCHED LIGHT ON AFTER GEAR RETRACTION - PERFORMED ABNORMAL CHECK-LIST CYCLED GEAR SEVERAL TIMES. PERFORMED OVERWEIGHT LANDING. CHECKED BOTH MLG DOOR UPLATCHES MECHANISM. BOTH FOUND NORMAL. CLEANED PROXIMITY SWITCHES AND LUBRICATED MECDec 17, 2000 · N29UA · Doug DC861 · Door Warning SystemSDR ABXA000481Latch · failedCOCKPIT DOOR KNOB WOULD NOT OPEN DOOR FROM OUTSIDE COCKPIT. REPAIRED AND LUBED DOOR LATCH MECHANISM IAW DC8 MM. OPS CHECKED GOOD AT THIS TIME.Oct 28, 2000 · N845AX · Doug DC861 · Fixed Inner DoorsSDR ABXA000480Battery Pack · dischargedEMERGENCY LIGHTING INOP. REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACK ASSEMBLY IAW DC8 MM. OPS CHECKED GOOD.Oct 24, 2000 · N847AX · Doug DC861 · Emergency LightingSDR ABXA000471Window · out of adjCAPTAIN''S CLEARVIEW WINDOW (EMERGENCY EXIT) INTERMITTENTLY WOULD NOT OPEN. ADJUSTED CAPTAIN''S CLEARVIEW WINDOW PER DC8 MM 56-10-03.Oct 21, 2000 · N842AX · Doug DC861 · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR ABXA000472Doubler · crackedFOUND 12 INCH CRACK ON NR 4 INBOARD SIDE OF PYLON SKIN STATION YOP 220. *S/D* REPAIRED IAW DC8 SRM 54-2-1 AND REA D854-38893-MR.Oct 19, 2000 · N845AX · Doug DC861 · Nacelle/Pylon, Plate/SkinSDR ABXA000419Power Supply · dischargedDURING PRE-DEPARTURE CHECK, FOUND COCKPIT EMERGENCY LIGHTING VERY DIM. REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHTING POWER PACK IAW DC8 MM 33-50-01. OPS CHECKED GOOD.Sep 16, 2000 · N843AX · Doug DC861 · Emergency LightingSDR ABXA000416Latch · lack of lubeCOCKPIT ENTRY DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN FROM CABIN (CARGO) SIDE. CLEANED AND LUBRICATED LATCH ASSEMBLY IAW DC8 MM 52-10-00. OPS CHECKED GOOD.Sep 13, 2000 · N848AX · Doug DC861 · Fixed Inner DoorsSDR ABXA000382Door · malfunctionedAFTER TAKEOFF, THE GEAR UPLATCH FAILED. THE RIGHT DOOR NOT LATCHED LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE FLIGHT ENGINEER''S PANEL. ROLLER CLEARANCES WERE OUT OF TOLERANCE. PERFORMED ADJUSTMENT AND TEST OF THE DOOR UPLATCH MECHANISM IAW DC8 MM 32-31-04. OPS CHECKED GOODAug 13, 2000 · N843AX · Doug DC861 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR ABXA000363Wire · brokenDURING CLIMBOUT, NR 4 ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE WENT TO 155 DEGREES. PERFORMED ABNORMAL CHECKLIST. TEMPERATURE DID NOT CHANGE. SHUT NR 4 ENGINE DOWN. OIL TEMPERATURE REMAINED AT 155 DEGREES FOR ENTIRE FLIGHT. FOUND GROUND WIRE E-355 BROKEN AT GROUND LUG 941.Aug 3, 2000 · N845AX · Doug DC861 · Engine Oil System WiringSDR ABXA000348Connector · damagedON FINAL APPROACH WITH LANDING GEAR EXTENSION LEFT MLG GREEN LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE. RECYCLED LANDING GEAR LEFT MLG GREEN LIGHT ILLUMINATED. DISASSEMBLED CONNECTOR (P1-137), NO PROBLEMS NOTED. REPLACED PINS K, L, M AS PRECAUTION. REPLACED LEFT DOWN LIMITJul 20, 2000 · N850AX · Doug DC861 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR ABXA000333Door · out of adjON GEAR RETRACTION RED LANDING GEAR UNSAFE LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED WITH RIGHT MAIN GEAR DOOR NOT LATCHED LIGHT ON. ACCOMPLISHED GEAR RECYCLE AND LOWERED FLAPS. LIGHTEXTINGUISHED. RERIGGED RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR DOOR FOLLOW-UP MECHANISM IAW DC8 MM. OPSCHECKJul 16, 2000 · N849AX · Doug DC861 · Landing Gear Door Retract SectionSDR ABXA000332Actuator · out of adjON GEAR RETRACTION, GEAR UNSAFE LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. RIGHT MAIN DOOR INDICATED NOT LATCHED. RECYCLED GEAR, NO HELP. ADJUSTED RIGHT MAIN GEAR DOOR FOLLOW-UP MECHANISM IAW DC8 MM 32-31-05.Jul 14, 2000 · N849AX · Doug DC861 · Landing Gear Door ActuatorSDR ABXA000307Switch · malfunctionedLT MLG DOWN (GREEN) INDICATING LIGHT TOOK OVER ONE MINUTE TO COME ON, CAUSING MISSED APPROACH. REPLACED LT MLG POSITION SWITCH IAW DC8MM 32-60-00.Jun 27, 2000 · N850AX · Doug DC861 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR ABXA000190Window · lack of lubeCAPTAIN''S CLEARVIEW WINDOW (EMERG EXIT) WOULD NOT OPEN. INSPECTED AND LUBRICATEDWINDOW MECHANISM. OPS CHECKED GOOD.Apr 12, 2000 · N849AX · Doug DC861 · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR ABXA000153Floorbeam · corrodedFLOORBEAM AT FUSELAGE STATION 920, RIGHT SIDE BETWEEN SEAT TRACK A AND B AT CUSPWAS CORRODED. REPAIRED FLOORBEAM IAW ABX REA D853-35008.Mar 20, 2000 · N845AX · Doug DC861 · Fuselage Main, Floor BeamSDR ABXA000145Frame · corrodedSTATION 1140 FRAME CORRODED UNDER UPPER FLANGE. REPAIRED IAW ABX REA D853-34995MR.Mar 13, 2000 · N845AX · Doug DC861 · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR ABXA000144Keelbeam · corrodedKEEL BEAM CORRODED, CENTER ASSY COMPARTMENT AT FS 665. REPAIRED IAW ABX REA D853-34991MR.Mar 13, 2000 · N845AX · Doug DC861 · Fuselage Main, KeelSDR ABXA000142Screw · looseCOCKPIT DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN USING KNOB. FOUND LOOSE SCREW. TIGHTENED SCREW. OPS CHECKED GOOD.Mar 8, 2000 · N842AX · Doug DC861 · Fixed Inner DoorsSDR ABXA99000143Skin · corrodedDURING C-CHECK, FOUND SKIN PANEL CORRODED AT STATION 690. REPAIRED IAW ABX REA D853-34983MR.Mar 7, 2000 · N845AX · Doug DC861 · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR ABXA000136Window · lack of lubeFIRST OFFICER'S CLEARVIEW WINDOW WILL NOT OPEN. LUBRICATED FIRST OFFICER'S LOCKBAR ON THE CLEARVIEW WINDOW. WINDOW OPENS FREELY.Feb 28, 2000 · N852AX · Doug DC861 · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR ABXA000106Switch · failedLEFT MAIN DOWN AND LOCK INDICATION DID NOT COME ON WHEN GEAR WAS EXTENDED. NO RED LIGHT ON. ABNORMAL PROCEDURE ACCOMPLISHED. (FLY BY FOR MAINTENANCE TO VERIFY GEAR DOWN.) AFTER SITTING STOPPED ON RUNWAY FOR FIVE MINUTES THE LEFT MAIN GEAR GREEN LIGHTS CAMEFeb 11, 2000 · N850AX · Doug DC861 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR 20000410AP004Light · inoperativeWHILE ON THE GROUND AT SAN JUAN, CREW REPORTED EMERGENCY LIGHTS FAILED TO DISARM TEST. RESET EMERGENCY LIGHT C/B, OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMAL IAW MM 33-50-2. (M)Feb 10, 2000 · N29UA · Doug DC861 · Emergency LightingSDR ABXA000019Switch · malfunctionedDURING CLIMB-OUT AT APPROXIMATELY 3000 FT, NR 1 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. OIL PRESSURE READ 53 PSI. ALL OTHER ENGINE INDICATIONS WERE NORMAL. SHUT DOWN NR 1 ENGINE. REPLACED NR 1 ENGINE DIFFERENTIAL OIL PRESSURE SWITCH.Jan 20, 2000 · N852AX · Doug DC861 · Engine Oil PressureSDR ABXA000018Window · stickingDURING PREFLIGHT, CAPTAIN'S CLEARVIEW WINDOW (EMERG EXIT) WOULD NOT OPEN INTERMITTENTLY. CLEANED AND LUBRICATED MECHANISM. OPS CHECKED GOOD.Jan 19, 2000 · N849AX · Doug DC861 · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR ABXA000017Transmitter · failedNR 3 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE READ 36 PSI DURING DESCENT. WHEN PRESSURE DROPPED BELOW 35 PSI, ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN. OIL PRESSURE WAS 6 PSI WHILE WINDMILLING FOR LAST 10-15 MINUTES OF FLIGHT. REPLACED NR 3 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE TRANSMITTER. OPS CHECKED GOOD.Jan 18, 2000 · N843AX · Doug DC861 · Engine Oil PressureSDR ABXA000067Spar · corrodedRIGHT WING LOWER REAR SPAR CAP AFT TANG AT STATION XCW 69.5 CORRODED. REPARIED RIGHT WING AFT LOWER SPAR AFT TANG AT STATION XCW 69.5 IAW ABX REA D85733882 MR.Jan 12, 2000 · N848AX · Doug DC861 · Wing SparSDR ABXA9900865Window · lack of lubeCAPTAIN'S CLEARVIEW WINDOW WOULD NOT OPEN. LUBRICATED UPPER GUIDE PIN. OPS CHECKED GOOD.Dec 28, 1999 · N849AX · Doug DC861 · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR ABXA000055Panel · crackedDURING C-CHECK, CRACKS FOUND IN RIGHT WING UPPER AFT SKIN PANELS. REPAIRED RIGHT WING UPPER AFT SKIN PANEL IAW ABX REA D85733696 MR.Dec 17, 1999 · N848AX · Doug DC861 · Wing, Plate/Skin
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