Douglas DC-8-63F

Service difficulty reports · 1,883

Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary.

Query with SQL
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 = 'DC863F'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

SDR IXXA9900019Uplatch Light · illuminatedEN ROUTE FROM BHA TO NSY, THE MAIN LANDING GEAR NOT LATCH LIGHT ILLUMINATED DURING THE GEAR UPLATCH CKECK. THE FLIGHT CREW CYCLED THE GEAR WITH THE WARNING INDICATION REMAINING THE SAME. THE FLIGHT CONTINUED TO NSY FOR AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING. A COMPANY REPREAug 11, 1999 · N786AL · Doug DC863F · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR ABXA9900635Engine · defectiveDURING CRUISE, NR 4 OIL QUANTITY DROPPED TO ZERO, OIL PRESSURE FLUCTUATED 20-45 PSI. ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN. AFTER SHUTDOWN, OIL PRESSURE MAINTAINED 0-5 PSI. ENGINE WINDMILLED FOR 48 MINUTES. REPLACED NR 4 ENGINE IAW ABX WORK CARD 8090501, DC8 A AND B.Aug 6, 1999 · N815AX · Doug DC863F · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR ABXA9900606Engine · defectiveNR 1 ENGINE LOST OIL PRESSURE AFTER DEPARTURE. NO OIL QUANTITY, HIGH OIL TEMP, PRESSURE 20 PSI. SECURED NR 1 ENGINE. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 1 ENGINE.Jul 26, 1999 · N816AX · Doug DC863F · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR IXXA9900016Door · inopDURING CLIMB FROM RIC TOTOL, A MINOR VIBRATION WAS FELT IN THE NOSE GEAR AREA. THE FLIGHT CREW PERFORMED A SUCCESSFUL GEAR UPLATCH CHECK, THEN CYCLED THE THE GEAR WITH NO CHANGE IN VIBRATION. THE FLIGHT RETURNED TO RIC FOR AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING. MAINTENANCEJul 22, 1999 · N784AL · Doug DC863F · Nose/Tail Landing GearSDR IXXA9900014Indication · malfunctionedEN ROUTE FROM LERT TO LICZ, THE MAIN LANDING GEAR NOT LATCHED LIGHT ILLUMINATED DURING THE UPLATCH CHECK, THE MAIN GEAR DOORS NOT LATCHED LIGHT REMAINED EXTINGUISHED. THE FLIGHT CREW CYCLED THE LANDING GEAR WITH THE WARNING INDICATION REMAINING THE SAME. THEJul 7, 1999 · N786AL · Doug DC863F · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR IXXA9900013Indication · malfunctionedEN ROUTE FROM IAH TO TOL, THE MAIN LANDING GEAR NOT LATCHED LIGHT ILLUMINATED DURING THE UPLATCH CHECK, THE MAIN GEAR DOOR NOT LATCHED LIGHT REMAINED EXTINGUISHED. THE FLIGHT CREW CYCLED THE LANDING GEAR WITH THE WARNING INDICATION REMAINING THE SAME. THE FLJul 7, 1999 · N867BX · Doug DC863F · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR ABXA9900551Boss · corrodedLEFT AND RIGHT MAIN GEAR RETRACT PIN BOSSES WERE CORRODED. REPAIRED IAW ABX REA B832-28106MR.Jun 30, 1999 · N812AX · Doug DC863F · Main Landing GearSDR ABXA9900550Skin · corrodedLOWER EDGE OF LEFT CENTER SERVICE DOOR CORRODED FROM STATION 1094 INTO STATION 1109. REPAIRED IAW ABX REA B831-28121MR.Jun 30, 1999 · N812AX · Doug DC863F · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR ABXA9900531Fitting · corrodedC-3 DOOR LOWER CORNER FITTING CORRODED. REPAIRED IAW ABX REA D852-28107MR.Jun 23, 1999 · N812AX · Doug DC863F · Cargo/Baggage DoorsSDR ARWA990503O-Ring · failedPOS - FLT 602 - AT TOP OF DESCENT, AIL AND RUDDER MANUAL REVERSION LIGHTS CAME ON. SYSTEM PRESSURE DROPPED TO ZERO AND FLUID QUANTITY WAS AT STANDPIPE LEVEL. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES WERE FOLLOWED. AIRCRAFT LANDED AT POS WITHOUT INCIDENT. REMOVED AND REPLACED May 26, 1999 · N441J · Doug DC863F · Hydraulic System, MainSDR ABXA9900534Doubler · corrodedFINGER DOUBLER CORRODED AT LONGERON 28 RIGHT BETWEEN STATION 1690 AND 1710. REPAIRED IAW DC8 SRM 53-2-0.May 26, 1999 · N816AX · Doug DC863F · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR ABXA9900533Stringer · crackedCRACK ON BOTTOM SIDE OF NR 3 ENGINE STRINGER. REPAIRED IAW DC8 SRM 78-2-0.May 26, 1999 · N816AX · Doug DC863F · Nacelle/Pylon, Longeron/StringerSDR ABXA9900532Frame · corrodedSTATION 1690 FRAME CORRODED AT LONGERON 32 RIGHT TO 32 LEFT. REPAIRED IAW DC8 SRM 53-2-5 AND DWG NR SK35743.May 26, 1999 · N816AX · Doug DC863F · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR ARWA990501Ballast · failedMIA - FLT 501 - UPON DESCENT INTO MIAMI, NOXIOUS ODORS ENTERED COCKPIT. CREW ON OXYGEN AND RAN CHECKLIST. UNABLE TO PINPOINT SOURCE OF ODOR. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED GLARESHIELD FLOURSCENT LIGHTING BALLAST. OPS CHECKED IAW MM 33-13-00. (M)May 22, 1999 · N441J · Doug DC863F · Flight Compartment LightingSDR RRXA99803Control Cable · unsecureLANDING GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT AFTER TAKEOFF. NO ATTEMPT AT HANDLE LATCH FLIGHT RELEASE. FOUND LANDING GEAR ANTI RETRACTION CABLE NOT SECURE, SECURED SAME LDG GEAR HANDLE AND GEAR OPS NORMAL ON GRD CK.May 20, 1999 · N921R · Doug DC863F · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR ABXA9900303Switch · defectiveDURING DESCENT INTO ONT, WITH POWER REDUCED TO IDLE, NR 1 ENG LOW OIL PRESS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. OIL PRESS IND 42 PSI. SHUT NR 1 ENGINE DOWN, OIL PRESS WAS 7 PSI DURING DESCENT AND APPROACH FOR 8 MINUTES. INSPECTED MAIN OIL FILTER, NO CONTAMINATION FOUND. CHApr 19, 1999 · N828AX · Doug DC863F · Engine Oil PressureSDR ABXA9900188Engine · failedON APPROACH TO ILN, NR 1 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE DROPPED TO 28 PSI. SECURED NR 1 ENGINE. FOUND OIL FILTER CONTAMINATED WITH METAL. REPLACED NR 1 ENGINE.Mar 10, 1999 · N812AX · Doug DC863F · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR ARWA990302Swivel Joint · leakingSJU - FLT 760 - IN FLIGHT EMERGENCY DECLARED IN CRUISE HYD QTY DROPPED TO HALFWAY ON QTY GAUGE, FOLLOWED BY AN ODOR OF HYD FLUID (NOXIOUS). AIRCRAFT LANDED IN MIAMI WITHOUT INCIDENT. INVESTIGATION REVEALED FLUID ESCAPING FROM CARGO DOOR SWIVEL JOINT. REMOVEMar 3, 1999 · N441J · Doug DC863F · Hydraulic System, MainSDR ARWA990301Line · failedSJU - FLT 760 - IN CRUISE QTY DROPPED TO HALFWAY ON QTY GAUGE, FOLLOWED BY AN ODOR OF HYDRAULIC FLUID (NOXIOUS). INVESTIGATION REVEALED FLUID ESCAPING FROM CARGO DOOR SWIVEL JOINT. REMOVED AND REPLACED SWIVEL AND AUX PUMP PRESSURE LINE. OPS CHECK OK IAW MM 2Mar 3, 1999 · N441J · Doug DC863F · Hydraulic System, MainSDR ABXA9900140Compressor · stalledNR 4 ENGINE COMPRESSOR STALLED WHEN REDUCING POWER FROM CLIMB TO CRUISE. ENGINE OIL QUANTITY DROPPED RAPIDLY FROM 3.1 TO 1.6 GALLONS. SHUT ENGINE DOWN. REPLACED NR 4 ENGINE IAW ABX JOB CARD J-8090507. OPS AND LEAK CHECKED GOOD.Feb 24, 1999 · N819AX · Doug DC863F · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR ARWA990202Radar · inoperativeMIA - FLT 510 - FLIGHT EN ROUTE ATL TO SJU DIVERTED TO MIA DUE TO WEATHER RADAR INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED RADAR R/T. OPS CHECK OK PER MM 34-42-0. (X)Jan 30, 1999 · N441J · Doug DC863F · Weather Radar SystemSDR ARWA990201Indicator · failedMIA - FLT 510 - DURING CLIMB-OUT, RADAR QUIT WORKING. RETURNED TO MIAMI WITHOUT INCIDENT. REMOVED AND REPLACED RADAR INDICATOR, ANTENNA, AND R/T UNIT. SYSTEM OPS OK ON THE GROUND PER MM 34-42-0. REF: OPER CONTROL NR 98ZZZX562 AND 98ZZZX563. (X)Jan 30, 1999 · N441J · Doug DC863F · Weather Radar SystemSDR 99ZZZX563Rt Unit · failedMIA - FLT 510 - DURING CLIMB-OUT, RADAR QUIT WORKING. RETURNED TO MIAMI WITHOUT INCIDENT. REMOVED AND REPLACED RADAR INDICATOR, ANTENNA, AND R/T UNIT. SYSTEM OPS OK ON THE GROUND PER MM 34-42-0. REF: OPER CONTROL NR ARWA990201 AND 98ZZZX562.Jan 30, 1999 · N441J · Doug DC863F · Weather Radar SystemSDR 99ZZZX562Antenna · failedMIA - FLT 510 - DURING CLIMB-OUT, RADAR QUIT WORKING. RETURNED TO MIAMI WITHOUT INCIDENT. REMOVED AND REPLACED RADAR INDICATOR, ANTENNA, AND R/T UNIT. SYSTEM OPS OK ON THE GROUND PER MM 34-42-0. REF: OPER CONTROL NR ARWA990201 AND 98ZZZX563.Jan 30, 1999 · N441J · Doug DC863F · Weather Radar SystemSDR IXXA9900002Door · not fairedEN ROUTE, THE GEAR UPLATCH CHECK FAILED WITH THE GEAR NOT LATCH WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DOOR NOT LATCH REMAINED EXTINGUSHED. THE FLIGHT CONTINUED TO TOL FOR AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING. MAINTENANCE JACKED THE AIRCRAFT AND PERFORMED GEAR SWING, WHICH REVEALED THJan 16, 1999 · N784AL · Doug DC863F · Landing Gear Door Retract SectionSDR ARWA990108Arm · brokenMIA - FLT 617 - PERFORMED ELEVATOR CHECK, FELT NO RESISTANCE ON YOKE. EPI DOES NOT MOVE. TROUBLE SHOT FOUND LEFT ELEVATOR GEAR TAB CRANK ARM ASSEMBLY INBOARD AND OUTBOARD BROKEN. REMOVED AND REPLACED BOTH INBOARD AND OUTBOARD ARM ASSEMBLIES. OPS NORMAL IAWJan 16, 1999 · N661AV · Doug DC863F · Elevator Tab Control SystemSDR ARWA981220Torque Tube · brokenATL - FLT 509 - ON PRE-FLIGHT, FOUND NR 1 SLOT NOT FULLY CLOSED. REMOVED AND REPLACED OUTBOARD SLOT TORQUE TUBE IAW 27-80-2, OPERATION CHECK GOOD. (M)Dec 29, 1998 · N661AV · Doug DC863F · Leading Edge Slat Control SystemSDR ARWA981214Fcu · malfunctionedKDEN - FLT 2801 - NR 3 ENGINE HUNG START, FAILS TO ACCELERATE PAST IDLE RPM, ANTI-ICE ON OR OFF. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 3 ENGINE FUEL CONTROL UNIT PER MM 73-20-00. PERFORMED ENGINE RUN UP IAW ARROW AIR DC-8 MM JC 6527. ALL PARAMETERS NORMAL.Dec 22, 1998 · N661AV · Doug DC863F · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR ARWA981209Line · looseCOMPRESSOR STALL NR 3 ENGINE, ABORTED TAKEOFF AT 90 KTS. FOUND LOOSE SENSE LINE AT SURGE BLEED VALVE. SECURED LINE AND OPS CHECKED NO LEAKS IAW MM 75-30-00.Dec 18, 1998 · N661AV · Doug DC863F · Compressor Bleed ControlSDR ARWA981208Igv · inopNR 2 ENGINE WITH CLIMB POWER SET, WHEN TURNING OFF ENGINE ANTI-ICE OFF HAD A COMPRESSOR STALL. ALL PARAMETERS FOR REMAINDER OF FLIGHT NORMAL. REMOVED AND REPLACED BOTH IGV/ AIR PRESSURE REGULATOR (ANTI-ICE), GROUND OPERATION CHECKED NORMAL IAW M/M 75-10-2 ANDec 11, 1998 · N661AV · Doug DC863F · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR ARWA981207Bleed Valve · malfunctionedAFTER ROTATION WITH ANTI-ICE ON, NR 4 ENGINE HAD A COMPRESSOR STALL. ALL PARAMETERS FOR REMAINDER OF FLIGHT NORMAL. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 4 ENGINE SURGE BLEED VALVE, RT AND LT, IGV ANTI-ICE VALVE, GROUND OPERATION CHECK NORMAL IAW M/M 75-20-3, 75-10-5 AND Dec 11, 1998 · N661AV · Doug DC863F · Compressor Bleed ValveSDR ARWA981129Engine · failedSHUT DOWN NR 4 ENGINE AT 21:48 DUE TO LOSS OF OIL QUANTITY. WINDMILLING OIL PRESS, 2 TO 5 PSI. INSPECTED MAIN OIL FILTER AND FOUND CONTAMINATED. PREPARED ENGINE FOR FERRY FLIGHT IAW GMM PAGE 6-3-1 TO 6-3-5, TO MIAMI FOR ENGINE CHANGE.Nov 23, 1998 · N661AV · Doug DC863F · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR ABXA9801059Drive Link · crackedWHILE COMPLYING WITH AD 88-10-7, FOUND CRACK INDICATION ON LEFT FLAP DRIVE LINK STATION 98 AT POINT J, OUTBOARD LUG. REPLACED LINK IAW DC8 MM 27-51-4.Nov 15, 1998 · N819AX · Doug DC863F · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR ABXA9800963Battery · dischargedEMERGENCY LIGHTS WOULD NOT DISARM. REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACK IAW DC8 MM, OPS CHECKED GOOD.Nov 6, 1998 · N816AX · Doug DC863F · Emergency LightingSDR ARWA981102Pin · brokeAIR TURNBACK, RIGHT MLG RETRACT CYLINDER PIN BROKEN OFF. GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT. DUMPED 40,000 LBS OF FUEL. AIRCRAFT WILL BE FERRY TO MIAMI, GEAR DOWN FOR MAINTENANCE PURPOSES.Nov 4, 1998 · N661AV · Doug DC863F · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR ARWA981101Pump · inopAFTER LOADING WHILE CLOSING MAIN CARGO DOOR, AUXILIARY PUMP (HYD) BLEW CURRENT LIMITERS SEVERAL TIMES. REMOVED AND REPLACED AUX PUMP IAW DC-8 M/M 29-20-2. NO PRESS PRODUCED, SWAPPED REV PUMP AND AUX PUMP IAW DC-8 M/M 29-20-2, OPS CHECK GOOD.Nov 2, 1998 · N661AV · Doug DC863F · Hydraulic Pump, AuxiliarySDR ARWA990103Window · crackedMIA - FLT 9502 - CAPTAIN WINDSHIELD CRACKED DURING FLIGHT. REMOVED AND REPLACED CAPTAINS WINDOW AND WINDOW HEAT CONTROL IAW MM 56-10-0 AND 30-41-0 SYSTEM CHECKED NORMAL. (M)Nov 1, 1998 · N661AV · Doug DC863F · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR RRXA98443Fitting · looseLOST HYDRAULIC FLUID UP TO EMERGENCY LEVEL DURING CLIMBOUT TO LEVEL 330. PERFORMED ABNORMAL HYDRAULIC CHECKLIST PER QRH. TIGHTENED B-NUT FITTING ON NR 2 ENG HYD PUMP. LEAK CHECKS GOOD, SERVICED HYDS.Oct 20, 1998 · N957R · Doug DC863F · Hydraulic System, MainSDR ARWA981060Skin · corrodedCORROSION ON RIGHT WING TOP AT STATION XFS 175.0. CUT OUT AREA OF CORROSION, FABRICATED DOUBLER, FILLER AND INSTALLED IAW EO SEMAN NR 1028, WORK ACCOMPLISHED UNDER ARROW AIR FORM M3A CONTROL 1695.Oct 20, 1998 · N661AV · Doug DC863F · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR ARWA981059Cable · brokenMIA - FLT 747 - NR 4 ENGINE SHUT OFF VALVE, CABLE BROKEN. FABRICATED CABLE ASSY IAW MM 91-10-45. INSTALLED CABLE ASSY IAW MM 28-22-7 AS CHECKED NORMAL IAW MM 38-27-7. (M)Oct 20, 1998 · N441J · Doug DC863F · Fuel Selector/Shut-Off ValveSDR ARWA981058Fitting · crackedLAP - TWO INCH CRACK RT MLG ON BATHTUB FITTING LONG 24R STATION 980. REMOVED FASTENERS, STOP DRILL CRACK .25 INCH MACHINED ANGLE DOUBLER AND FITTING REPAIR AS PER SRM 53-20 FIG 11. DRILLED NEW PARTS IAW SRM 51-3-2 AND INSTALLED REPAIR IN FUSELAGE FRAME FITTIOct 20, 1998 · N661AV · Doug DC863F · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR ARWA981057Skin · cracked. 5 INCH CRACK ON RIGHT WING L/E UPPER SKIN AT STATION WS 240, FABRICATED DOUBLER AND INSTALLED IAW EO JOSSAIR, CO NR 18R5781019 WORK ACCOMPLISHED UNDER ARROW AIR FORM M3A CONTROL 1702. (M)Oct 20, 1998 · N661AV · Doug DC863F · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR ARWA981056Skin · corrodedLAP - FOUND CORROSION AND DENT ON LOWER SKIN FLAP (LEFT INBOARD FLAP) STATION XW 60 REPLACED PANEL IAW REPAIR INFORMATION JOSSAIR, CO NR 18R57510 AND SRM 51-30-0 WORK ACCOMPLISHED UNDER ARROW AIR FORM M3A CONTROL 1433. (M)Oct 20, 1998 · N661AV · Doug DC863F · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR ARWA981055Skin · corrodedLAP - FOUND DENTS, DEFORMATION AND CORROSION ON RT OUTBOARD FLA T/E LOWER SKIN STARS 407.00 TO XRS 454. REMOVED LOWER SKIN FABRICATED NEW SKIN AND REPLACED IAW REPAIR INFORMATION JOSSAIR, CO NR 18R5751020 AND SRM 51-3-0 WORK ACCOMPLISHED UNDER ARROW AIR FORM Oct 20, 1998 · N661AV · Doug DC863F · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR ARWA981054Skin · corrodedLAP - FOUND CORROSION ON UPPER SKIN FUSELAGE EXTERIOR STATION 1040 LONGERON 1L, REMOVED CORROSION (BEYOND LIMITS) FABRICATED FILLER AND DOUBLER AND INSTALLED IAW EO SEMAN NR 1027 WORK ACCOMPLISHED UNDER ARROW ARI FORM JW3B CPCP CONTROL 5109A. (M)Oct 20, 1998 · N661AV · Doug DC863F · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR ARWA981053Skin · damagedLAP - BLEND OUT, FOUND BEYOND LIMITS ON FUSELAGE SKIN EXTERIOR STATION 640 LONG 35L TO LONG 32R FABRICATED DOUBLER AND INSTALLED IAW EO SMAN NR 1008-1 AND SRM 51-1-20D WORK ACCOMPLISHED UNDER ARROW AIR FORM M3A CONTROL 5452. (M)Oct 20, 1998 · N661AV · Doug DC863F · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR ARWA981052Keel Beam · crackedLAP - FOUND 8 INCH CRACK ON KEEL BEAM TEE LT MLG WW STATION 920.00 CUT OUT DAMAGED AREA FABRICATED VERTICAL KEEL BEAM TEE, FILLER AND DOUBLER AND INSTALLED IAW EO SEMAN NR 1029 WORK ACCOMPLISHED UNDER ARROW AIR FORM M3A CONTROL 5511. (M)Oct 20, 1998 · N661AV · Doug DC863F · Fuselage Main, KeelSDR ARWA981051Floorbeam · corrodedLAP - FOUND CORROSION ON FLOORBEAM MAIN CARGO COMPARTMENT STATION W60 RBL 25, CUT OUT AREA OF CORROSION FABRICATED FILLER AND ANGLE AND INSTALLED IAW EO JOSSAIR, CO NR 18R5371015 WORK ACCOMPLISHED UNDER ARROW AIR FORM JW3B CPCP CONTROL 5085A. (M)Oct 20, 1998 · N661AV · Doug DC863F · Fuselage Main, Floor BeamSDR ARWA981050Skin · corrodedLAP - FOUND CORROSION ON DOUBLER FINGER STATION 610 LONGERON 34L . REMOVED CORROSION (BEYOND LIMITS) CUT OUT AREA OF CORROSION, FABRICATED DOUBLER AND INSTALLED IAW EO JOSSAIR, CO NR 18R5311018 WORK ACCOMPLISHED UNDER ARROW AIR FORM JW3B CPCP CONTROL 5121A. Oct 20, 1998 · N661AV · Doug DC863F · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR ARWA981049Skin · damagedLAP - FOUND SKIN REPAIR IMPROPER FUSELAGE EXTERIOR STATION FS 1655 LONGER 21L. REMOVED IMPROPER REPAIR FABRICATED NEW ONE AND REPLACED IAW SRM 53-2-0 FIG 18 AND 51-1-20D WORK ACCOMPLISHED UNDER ARROW AIR FORM M3A CONTROL 5067A. (M)Oct 20, 1998 · N661AV · Doug DC863F · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
Back to Douglas DC-8-63F