Douglas DC-8-61

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SDR ABXA9900546Skin · delaminatedLEFT WING VANE, LOWER SURFACE WAS 90 PERCENT DELAMINATED. REPAIRED UNIT IAW DC8 SRM.May 27, 1999 · N843AX · Doug DC861 · Wing Miscellaneous StructureSDR ABXA9900384Valve · leakingAPPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES INTO FLIGHT, AT CRUISE FLT LEVEL, LOST FLUID FROM HYDRAULIC SYSTEM TO JUST ABOVE STAND-PIPE LEVEL. INITIATED EMERGENCY HYDRAULIC PROCEDURES. REPLACED LEFT MAIN GEAR BOGIE TRIM CYLINDER IAW DC8 MM. OPS CHECKED GOOD.May 26, 1999 · N846AX · Doug DC861 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR ABXA9900382Latch · malfunctionedCOCKPIT DOOR WOULD NOT UNLOCK. REPLACED COCKPIT DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY IAW DC8 MM 51-30.May 24, 1999 · N848AX · Doug DC861 · Fixed Inner DoorsSDR ABXA9900381Window · lack of lubeUNABLE TO OPEN CAPTAIN'S CLEARVIEW WINDOW (EMERGENCY EXIT). LUBRICATED CAPTAIN'S CLEARVIEW WINDOW LINKAGE, OPS CHECKED GOOD.May 24, 1999 · N853AX · Doug DC861 · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR ABXA9900380Valve · malfunctionedNR 4 ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN DUE TO OIL QUANTITY GOING TO 0 AND OIL PRESS FLUCTUATING. AT SHUTDOWN OIL PRESS WAS 15 PSI, THEN WENT TO 0. CLEANED AND INSPECTED NR 4 ENGINE OIL FILTER AND OIL SCAVENGE FILTER. NO METAL CONTAMINATION FOUND. REPLACED NR 4 ENGINE OMay 20, 1999 · N852AX · Doug DC861 · Engine Oil PressureSDR ABXA9900353Relief Valve · leakingON LANDING AT OAK, HYDRAULIC QUANTITY DECREASED TO ZERO, HYDRAULIC PRESSURE WENT TO ZERO, BRAKE PRESSURE REDUCED TO 900 PSI. STEERING AND BRAKES WERE UNUSEABLE. REPLACED LEFT MAIN GEAR PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE IAW DC8 MM 32-33-2, OPS AND LEAK CHECKED GOOD.May 7, 1999 · N841AX · Doug DC861 · Hydraulic System, MainSDR ABXA9900332Symbol Gen · malfunctionedDURING SHORT FINAL, AT 500 FT, LOST ALL NAVIGATIONAL GUIDANCE ON FIRST OFFICER'S SIDE. ALL FLAGS APPEARED. OPENED AND CLOSED NAV CONCENTRATOR AND SYMBOL GENERATOR CIRCUIT BREAKERS, ALL INSTRUMENTS RETURNED TO NORMAL. COULD NOT DUPLICATE DISCREPANCY. ALL EQApr 28, 1999 · N852AX · Doug DC861 · Central DisplaySDR ABXA9900322Retract Mech · malfunctionedLEFT NOSE GEAR DOOR REMAINED OPEN AFTER GEAR RETRACTION. RECYCLED GEAR. DUE TO EXCESSIVE VIBRATION, RETURNED TO DAL. CREW REPORTED DOOR CLOSED AT TOUCHDOWN AND DOOR WAS CLOSED UPON ARRIVAL AT GATE. INSPECTED GEAR DOORS, FORWARD DOOR LATCHES, LINKAGE AND FUSApr 27, 1999 · N846AX · Doug DC861 · Landing Gear Door Retract SectionSDR ABXA9900286Battery Pack · dischargedEMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS WOULD NOT DISARM. REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACK. OPS CHECKED NORMAL.Apr 6, 1999 · N844AX · Doug DC861 · Emergency LightingSDR ABXA9900281Wheel · brokenON TAXI-OUT, TOWER REPORTED SMOKE COMING FROM RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR. NR 4 BRAKE ASSEMBLY WAS LOCKED UP. FOUND NR 4 WHEEL ASSEMBLY BROKEN. REPLACED NR 4 WHEEL AND NR 4 BRAKE ASSEMBLY IAW DC8 MM. BROKEN WHEEL ASSEMBLY WAS SENT TO ALLIED SIGNAL BRAKE DIV FOApr 5, 1999 · N841AX · Doug DC861 · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR ABXA9900248Bulb · failedDURING PREFLIGHT, CREW FOUND FIRST OFFICER'S EMERGENCY LIGHTING INOPERATIVE. RELAMPED EMERGENCY LIGHTING IAW DC8 MM 34-50-0.Mar 25, 1999 · N841AX · Doug DC861 · Emergency LightingSDR ABXA9900234Battery · dischargedDURING PRE-DEPARTURE CHECK, FOUND RIGHT SIDE EMERGENCY LIGHTING UNDER GLARESHIELD VERY DIM. REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACK IAW DC8 MM 33-50.Mar 22, 1999 · N843AX · Doug DC861 · Emergency LightingSDR ABXA9900189Battery Pack · dischargedDURING PREFLIGHT, FOUND CAPTAIN'S AND FIRST OFFICER'S EMERGENCY LIGHTS VERY DIM, NOT USEABLE. REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACK, OPS CHECKED GOOD.Mar 12, 1999 · N844AX · Doug DC861 · Emergency LightingSDR ABXA9900157Switch · failedDURING TAKEOFF AT ROTATION SPEED, AC FREQ METER WENT OFF SCALE LOW IN ALL POSITIONS. UNABLE TO MONITOR GENERATORS. DUMPED FUEL AND RETURNED TO ONT. REPLACED VOLT AND FREQ SELECTOR SWITCH AND FREQ METER INDICATOR. OPS CHECKED GOOD.Mar 2, 1999 · N848AX · Doug DC861 · AC Indicating SystemSDR ABXA9900139Engine · failedDURING CLIMB, NR 1 ENGINE CREATED LOUD BANG. N1 AND N2 RPM DROPPED BY ONE HALF, EGT WENT TO 640 DEGREES. ENGINE ANTI-ICE WAS ON. SHUT ENGINE DOWN. FIRE BOTTLES WERE NOT USED. REPLACED NR 1 ENGINE.Feb 25, 1999 · N853AX · Doug DC861 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR 99ZZZM232Bolt · brokenDURING MAINTENANCE CHECK, FOUND OUTBOARD AFT ENGINE MOUNT ARM BOLT BROKEN IN THREADED AREA ON NR 1 ENGINE. REMOVED AND REPLACED AFT ENGINE MOUNT ASSEMBLY. RETURNED AIRCRAFT TO SERVICE. (M)Feb 17, 1999 · N29UA · Doug DC861 · Engine Mount SectionSDR ABXA9900107Controller · defectiveDURING ENGINE START FOR REPOSITIONING FLIGHT, CREW REPORTED SMELL OF SMOKE IN COCKPIT. REPLACED LEFT AND CENTER WINDSHIELD TEMPERATURE CONTROLLERS. DETERMINED BAD FILTER WAS CAUSING ODOR.Feb 16, 1999 · N849AX · Doug DC861 · Windshield/Door Rain/Ice RemovalSDR ABXA9900037Connector · defectiveON APPROACH TO ILN WITH GEAR DOWN AND THREE SAFE LIGHTS, RED UNSAFE LIGHT CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY. RECYCLED GEAR, NO HELP. LANDING WAS UNEVENTFUL. REPLACED P1-1398 CONNECTOR IAW DC8 WDGM 32-61-01. OPS CHECKED GOOD.Jan 25, 1999 · N850AX · Doug DC861 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR ABXA9900035Rod · brokenCAPTAIN'S WINDOW (EMERG EXIT) LATCH PIN WAS FOUND BROKEN DURING PREFLIGHT. REPLACED LOWER FORWARD LINKAGE ROD IAW DC8 MM 56-10-3, OPS CHECKED GOOD.Jan 22, 1999 · N845AX · Doug DC861 · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR ABXA9900010Switch · damagedAFTER CLIMB-OUT, AFTER TURNING LAST CTC ON, CARGO DOOR WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. DUMPED 20,000 POUNDS OF FUEL AND RETURNED TO ILN. FOUND LOWER DOOR JAMB SWITCH ARM BENT. REPLACED SWITCH. PRESSURIZED AIRCRAFT. DOOR INDICATION LIGHT, OPS CHECKED GOOD.Jan 14, 1999 · N849AX · Doug DC861 · Door Warning SystemSDR ABXA9900021Oil Cooler · defectiveNR 3 ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE WENT TO 150 DEGREES AFTER TAKEOFF. ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN. REPLACED NR 3 OIL COOLER, TEMPERATURE BULB AND REGULATOR. OPS CHECKED GOOD.Jan 13, 1999 · N851AX · Doug DC861 · Engine Oil CoolerSDR ABXA9900009Switch · defectiveDURING APPROACH, RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR INDICATOR DID NOT ILLUMINATE. EXECUTED GO-AROUND AND RECYCLED GEAR. INDICATION WAS NORMAL. REPLACED RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR DOWN SWITCH. OPS CHECKED GOOD.Jan 12, 1999 · N843AX · Doug DC861 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR ABXA9900008Chart Light · smokingDURING CRUISE, FIRST OFFICER'S CHART LIGHT SMOKES WHEN ON. INSPECTED FIRST OFFICER'S CHART LIGHT RHEOSTAT, LIGHT BULBS AND WIRING AND NO DEFECTS NOTED. OPS CHECKED GOOD IAW DC8 MM.Jan 12, 1999 · N848AX · Doug DC861 · Flight Compartment LightingSDR ABXA9900004Trim · bindingCO-PILOT'S CLEARVIEW WINDOW (EMERGENCY EXIT ) WOULD NOT OPEN ALL THE WAY. TRIMMED WINDOW TRIM IAW DC8 MM 25-10-00. OPS CHECKED GOOD.Jan 6, 1999 · N843AX · Doug DC861 · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR CKSA99001Line · crackedTOTAL LOSS OF HYDRAULIC PRESSURE WITH QUANTITY LOSS ON FLAP EXTENSION. FLIGHT CREW DECLARED EMERGENCY, REQUESTED FIRE TRUCKS TO STAND BY FOR LANDING. AIR BRAKE BOTTLE USED UPON LANDING. FOUND HYDRAULIC PRESSURE DOWN LINE CRACKED AT LEFT GEAR DOOR ACTUATOR. Jan 5, 1999 · N817CK · Doug DC861 · Hydraulic System, MainSDR ABXA9900003Retract Mech · lack of lubeON GEAR RETRACTION, GEAR HANDLE APPEARED TO BE HITTING STOP. RECYCLED HANDLE TWICE. GEAR CAME UP. LUBRICATED LANDING GEAR HANDLE LINKAGE. INSPECTED HANDLE AND CONTROL VALVE. NO DEFECTS NOTED. OPS CHECKED GOOD.Jan 4, 1999 · N849AX · Doug DC861 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR ABXA9801201Indication · malfunctionedAFTER TAKEOFF ON GEAR RETRACTION, GEAR UNSAFE LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. RECYCLED GEAR, NO CHANGE. COMPLIED WITH GEAR UNSAFE PROCEDURES. THE LANDING AT SJC WAS UNEVENTFUL. PERFORMED PROXIMITY CONTROL BOX TEST. PERFORMED ADJUST/TEST IAW DC8 MM 32-60-0. CDec 30, 1998 · N848AX · Doug DC861 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR ABXA9801189Duct · failedEN ROUTE FROM ONT TO ILN, AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED RAPID DECOMPRESSION AT 33.000 FT. CABIN CLIMED TO 20,000 FT IN APPROX 2 MIN. EXECUTED EMERGENCY DESCENT. PRESSURE WAS REGAINED AT APPROX 10,000 FT. FOUND DUCT CLAMP LOOSE AND DUCT SEPARATED. RECONNECTED DUCT Dec 22, 1998 · N848AX · Doug DC861 · Pneumatic Distribution SystemSDR ABXA9801186Seat · wornDURING TAKEOFF, FIRST OFFICER'S SEAT CAME UNLOCKED AND MOVED AFT. OCCURED AGAIN DURING FLIGHT. REPLACED FIRST OFFICER'S SEAT IAW DC8 MM.Dec 17, 1998 · N841AX · Doug DC861 · Flight Compartment EquipmentSDR IXXA9800111Element · defectiveAFTER TAKEOFF FROM TOL, EN ROUTE TO FLL, THE NUMBER TWO ENGINE FIRE WARNING BELL INTERMITTENTLY SOUNDED. THE FLIGHT CREW SECURED THE ENGINE FOLLOWING COMPANY PROCEDURES AND RETURNED TO TOL FOR AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED THE ENGINE WHICH REVDec 10, 1998 · N861PL · Doug DC861 · Fire DetectionSDR IXXA9800110Pneumatic Line · looseAFTER TAKEOFF FROM TOL, EN ROUTE TO FLL, THE NUMBER TWO ENGINE FIRE WARNING INTERMITTENTLY SOUND ACCOMPANIED BY AN INTERMITTENT MASTER FIRE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATING. THE FLIGHT CREW SECURED THE ENGINE FOLLOWING COMPANY PROCEDURES AND RETURNED TO TOL FOR AN Dec 10, 1998 · N861PL · Doug DC861 · Pneumatic Distribution SystemSDR ABXA9801179Spar Cap · crackedNR 3 MAIN TANK ACCESS PANEL NR 506A, LOWER CENTER SPAR IS CRACKED BETWEEN FUEL TRANSFER SLOTS AND FASTENERS AT STATION XRS 26. REPAIRED IAW ABX REA D857-24357MR, REV F.Dec 3, 1998 · N841AX · Doug DC861 · Wing SparSDR ABXA9801178Spar Cap · corrodedLEFT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER HAS CORROSION DAMAGE IN BARREL NUT HOLES IN UPPER FORWARD SPAR CAP. REPAIRED IAW ABX REA D855-24382MR, REV A.Dec 3, 1998 · N841AX · Doug DC861 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/RibSDR ABXA9801177Spar Cap · corrodedLEFT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER HAS CORROSION ON AFT FLANGE, FORWARD LOWER SPAR CAP. REPAIRED IAW ABX REA D855-24384MR.Dec 3, 1998 · N841AX · Doug DC861 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/RibSDR ABXA9801141Keel Beam · corrodedCORROSION UNDER BEAM, PANEL LKB11 IN LEFT WHEEL WELL, STATION 980. REPAIRED IAW ABX REA D853-24306, REV A.Nov 27, 1998 · N841AX · Doug DC861 · Fuselage Main, KeelSDR ABXA9801169Bulkhead · crackedPRESSURE BULKHEAD FS 680, 16 INCHES FROM BOTTOM, TWO CRACKS, ONE RUNS HORIZONTALLY FROM CENTER TO THE RIGHT 18 INCHESLONG, AND SECOND RUNS FROM CENTER HORIZONTALLY TO THE LEFT 4.5 INCHES LONG. REPAIRED IAW DC8 SRM 53-2-5.Nov 18, 1998 · N842AX · Doug DC861 · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR ABXA9801061Transmitter · defectiveNR 3 OIL PRESSURE FLUCTUATED 35 TO 37 PSI AFTER IDLE POWER SET DURING DESCENT. PRESSURE STEADIED ABOUT 37 PSI ON LEVEL OFF AT LOW ALTITUDE. WHEN PRESSURE DROPPED TO 35 TO 34 PSI, PRECAUTIONARY SHUT DOWN WAS ACCOMPLISHED . REPLACED NR 3 ENGINE OIL FILTER AS Nov 17, 1998 · N843AX · Doug DC861 · Engine Oil PressureSDR ABXA9801060Window · out of adjustFIRST OFFICER'S WINDOW WOULD NOT OPEN. ADJUSTED LOWER AFT LINKAGE ROD IAW DC-8 MM 56-10-3, OPS CHECKED GOOD.Nov 12, 1998 · N848AX · Doug DC861 · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR ABXA9801017Link · wornON GEAR RETRACTION EXPERIENCED VIBRATION FROM AREA UNDER THE COCKPIT. RECYCLED LANDING GEAR TWICE, NOISE CEASED AFTER SECOND RECYCLED. REPLACED NOSE GEAR DOOR LEFT CRANK ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTED IAW DC8 MM 32-22-1.Nov 11, 1998 · N847AX · Doug DC861 · Landing Gear Door Retract SectionSDR ABXA9800996Window · out of adjustCAPTAIN'S SLIDING WINDOW (EMERG EXIT) WOULD NOT OPEN. ADJUSTED LOWER, AFT HOOK FITTING IAW DC8 MM 56-10-03. OPS CHECKED GOOD.Nov 10, 1998 · N851AX · Doug DC861 · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR ABXA9800974Unsafe Light · illuminatedON GEAR RETRACTION, RED GEAR UNSAFE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. RECYCLED GEAR, UNSAFE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. PERFORMED SYSTEM TEST IAW DC8 MM 32-60-00. ALL SYSTEMS CHECKED NORMAL.Nov 9, 1998 · N844AX · Doug DC861 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR CKSA98634Web · corrodedAT FS -67 LT APPROX S-21L CORROSION ON STIFFENER WEB. REMOVED CORROSION, REPAIRED IAW SRM 53-2-0 FIG 1D. FOUND AT OSC MAINTENANCE FACILITY DURING ACCOMPLISHMENT OF B CHECK AND 60 MONTH AND 5600-0551 CPCP TASK CARDS. WORK ORDER NUMBER 817-303. CPCP TASK CARNov 3, 1998 · N817CK · Doug DC861 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR CKSA98633Frame · corrodedCORROSION FOUND ON FRAME AT FS 1746.621 FROM STRINGER 34R TO STRINGER 34L. REMOVED CORROSION IAW SRM 51-1-8. FOUND TO BE OUT OF LIMITS IAW 53-2-0. REPAIRED IAW SRM 53-2-0 FIG 2. FOUND AT OSC MAINTENANCE FACILITY DURING ACCOMPLISHMENT OF B CHECK AND 60 MONTNov 3, 1998 · N817CK · Doug DC861 · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR CKSA98632Stringer · corrodedAFT ACC COMPT STRINGER AT FS 1640 TO 1650, BETWEEN S-20R AND S-22R HAS SMALL AREA OF CORROSION. REMOVED CORROSION IAW SRM 51-1-8. FOUND TO BE OUT OF LIMITS IAW 53-2-0 FIG 1F. REPAIRED IAW SRM 51-1-4 AND AIA EDR D8-06233, SRM 53-2-2 FIG 10. FOUND AT OSC MAINov 3, 1998 · N817CK · Doug DC861 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/StringerSDR CKSA98631Stringer · corrodedSTRINGER 21R AT RT SUB FLOOR BELOW FLT ENGR TABLE AFT BASE, APPROX 3 AREA OF CORROSION. REMOVED CORROSION IAW SRM 51-1-8, FOUND TO BE OUT OF LIMITS IAW SRM 53-2-0 FIG 1F. FABRICATED AND INSTALLED REPAIR DOUBLERS IAW SRM 53-2-1. FOUND AT OSC MAINTENANCE FACINov 3, 1998 · N817CK · Doug DC861 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/StringerSDR CKSA98630Web · corrodedCOCKPIT FLOOR WEB AND FINGER DOUBLERS CORRODED AT STA -99 TO STA -8, LBL 97. REMOVED CORROSION IAW SRM 53-2-0 FIG 1F. FABRICATED AND INSTALLED REPAIR PARTS IAW AIA EA D8-53-040 AND EDR D8-06232. FOUND AT OSC MAINTENANCE FACILITY DURING ACCOMPLISHMENT OF B CHNov 3, 1998 · N817CK · Doug DC861 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR CKSA98629Seat Track · corrodedDURING ACCOMPLISHMENT OF CPCP TASK CARD NUMBER 5600-0551, FOUND SEAT TRACK SPLICE AT FS 1754 CORRODED. REMOVED CORROSION, FOUND TO BE OUT OF LIMITS PER B727 SRM 53-10-01. REPAIRED IAW ZANTOP DRAWING 86302. FOUND AT OSC MAINTENANCE FACILITY DURING ACCOMPLISHNov 3, 1998 · N817CK · Doug DC861 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach FittingsSDR CKSA98628Seat Track · corrodedDURING ACCOMPLISHMENT OF CPCP TASK CARD NUMBER 5600-0551, FOUND SEAT TRACK AT FS 1680 TO 1766, RBL 24 CORRODED. REMOVED CORROSION, FOUND TO BE OUT OF LIMITS PER DC-8 SRM 53-2-3. REPAIRED IAW ZANTOP DRAWING 86302. FOUND AT OSC MAINTENANCE FACILITY DURING ACCNov 3, 1998 · N817CK · Doug DC861 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach FittingsSDR CKSA98627Seat Track · corrodedDURING ACCOMPLISHMENT OF CPCP TASK CARD NUMBER 5600-0551, FOUND SEAT TRACK AT FS 1680 TO 1750 CORRODED. REMOVED CORROSION, FOUND TO BE OUT OF LIMITS PER DC-8 SRM 53-2-3. REPAIRED IAW ZANTOP DRAWING 86302. FOUND AT OSC MAINTENANCE FACILITY DURING ACCOMPLISHMNov 3, 1998 · N817CK · Doug DC861 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach FittingsSDR CKSA98626Seat Track · corrodedDURING ACCOMPLISHMENT OF CPCP TASK CARD NUMBER 5600-0551, FOUND SEAT TRACK AT FS 1680 TO 1750 CORRODED. REMOVED CORROSION, FOUND TO BE OUT OF LIMITS PER DC-8 SRM 53-2-3. REPAIRED IAW ZANTOP DRAWING 86302. FOUND AT OSC MAINTENANCE FACILITY DURING ACCOMPLISHMNov 3, 1998 · N817CK · Doug DC861 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
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