Douglas DC-8F-54

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SDR DHL2001806509Light · crackedC-CHECK-FWD CARGO BAY LIGHT BASE CRACKED 1 INCH AT STA.100 LBL.17. REMOVED FASTENER IAW.SRM.51-1-21. FABRICATED DOUBLER IAW SRM 53-2-0 FIG.2 CLEANED,TREATED & PRIMED IAW.SRM.51-1-88 INSTALLED DOUBLER & FASTENERS (NEW) IAW.SRM51-1-21 PAGE 21 STATUS CLOSEDMar 8, 2001 · N806DH · Doug DC8F54 · Cargo Compartment LightingSDR ARWA0010101Hydraulic Line · leakingDURING DESCENT AT THE INITIAL PHASE OF THE APPROACH LOSS HYDRAULIC FLUID AND PRESSURE. INITIATED PHASE I AND ABNORMAL IAW PROCEDURES. AFTER CLEARING THE ACTIVE DURING TAXI, LOSS HYDRAULIC BRAKE PRESSURE. AIR BRAKE PRESSURE APPLIED. FOUND PRESSURE LINE TO EJan 18, 2001 · N57FB · Doug DC8F54 · Hydraulic System, MainSDR ARWA0001004Pin · brokenFLIGHT LEAVING OUT OF MIA TO KM, WHEN LANDING GEAR SELECTED UP; CREW HEARD LOUD BANG IN AFT AIRCRAFT; FOLLOWED BY UNSAFE RED GEAR LIGHT AND LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID. FOUNDED LT MAIN GEAR RETRACTING ACTUATOR BROKEN PIN. DURING REPLACEMENT OF THE LT RETRACT PIN Nov 3, 2000 · N57FB · Doug DC8F54 · Main Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR ARWA0001003Panel · corrodedDURING B CHECK INSPECTION, FOUND THE FOLLOWING: CORROSION ON LT WING UPPER INNER WING L/E SLANT PANEL. REPAIR CORROSION CRACK IAW EO 0010181.Oct 23, 2000 · N57FB · Doug DC8F54 · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR ARWA0001002Longeron · corrodedDURING B CHECK INSPECTION, FOUND THE FOLLOWING: CORROSION CRACK AT LONGERON L-24 BETWEEN FS 960 AND 980. REPAIRED CORROSION CRACK IAW BOEING MESSAGE INW-LIM-00-00142H.Oct 23, 2000 · N57FB · Doug DC8F54 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/StringerSDR ARWA0001001Skin · corrodedDURING B CHECK INSPECTION FOUND THE FOLLOWING:CORRODED C3 CARGO DOOR LOWER EDGE OUTER SKIN BETWEEN BS 1130 AND BS 1160. REPAIRED CORROSION CRACK IAW DRAWING AS1121-IR.Oct 23, 2000 · N57FB · Doug DC8F54 · Cargo/Baggage DoorsSDR ARAWA000901Fuel Control · malfunctionedON APPROACH TO SKCL, NR 4 ENGINE FAILED. PERFORMED EMERGENCY PROCEDURES AS PER FINE AIR PROCEDURES. LANDING WITHOUT INCIDENT. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 4 ENGINE FUEL CONTROL IAW MM 73-22-00. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 4 ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP IAW MM 73-01-01. Sep 16, 2000 · N426FB · Doug DC8F54 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 20001208AP006Fitting · crackedDURING AN INSPECTION FOUND THE FOLLOWING, CRACKED LEFT MLG AUXILIARY SPAR FITTING. REPLACED AUXILIARY SPAR FITTING IAW DOUGLAS DRAWING NR 5802630. (M)Jul 6, 2000 · N426FB · Doug DC8F54 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR 20001208AP002Spar Cap · crackedDURING AN INSPECTION OF THE PYLON FOUND FORWARD SPAR CRACK AT STATION XFS 550. REPAIRED FORWARD PYLON IAW DOUGLAS DRAWING NR 5802712. (M)Jul 6, 2000 · N426FB · Doug DC8F54 · Wing SparSDR 20001208AP001Fitting · crackedDURING AN INSPECTION FOUND THE FOLLOWING, CRACKED FITTING LEFT SIDE LONGERON 24. REPLACED CRACK LONGERON FITTING IAW DOUGLAS DRAWING NR 5802709. (M)Jul 6, 2000 · N426FB · Doug DC8F54 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR 20001208AP003Ballast · overheatedSHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF FROM MGA EN ROUTE TO MIA CREW NOTICED STRANGE SMELL IN COCKPIT, SMOKE WAS DETECTED IN COCKPIT AND MAIN CARGO COMPARTMENT. RETURNED BACK TO MGA WITHOUT INCIDENT, FOUND NR 4 GENERATOR VOLTAGE REGULATOR CRACKED AND OVERHEATED PRODUCING SMOKMay 30, 2000 · N44UA · Doug DC8F54 · Flight Compartment LightingSDR 2000ZZZX465Skin · corrodedDURING B-CHECK INSPECTION, FOUND THE FOLLOWING: 4.5 INCH CRACK IN RIGHT INBOARD FORWARD LOWER WING SKIN AT STA XRS 210 BETWEEN 66 AND 67. REPAIRED CRACK IAW BOEING SERVICE ENGINEERING ROD SKETCH 99-08-13 AND SRM 57-2-1 FIGURE 35, FINE AIRLINES EA G5730-02:00Nov 11, 1999 · N57FB · Doug DC8F54 · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR 2000ZZZX459Ballast · failedAFTER TAKEOFF FROM MIA, EXPERIENCED SMOKE AND ELECTRICAL ODOR IN THE COCKPIT; RETURNED TO MIA AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. INSPECTION REVEALED THE BALLAST FOR THE FIRST OFFICER LIGHT WAS OVERHEATED. REPLACED BALLAST AND RETURNED AIRCRAFT TO SERVICE. (X)Nov 2, 1999 · N44UA · Doug DC8F54 · Flight Compartment LightingSDR 2000ZZZX472Fcu · inoperativeDURING SHORT FINAL, NR 3 ENGINE FLAMEOUT; FUEL ON NR 3 TANK WAS 5800; SUSPECT FCU MALFUNCTION. CHANGED AND TESTED FCU UNIT IAW PW MM 72-0. (X)Oct 21, 1999 · N7046H · Doug DC8F54 · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR 2000ZZZX473Line · leakingFLT 790 - ON DESCENT INTO MIA FROM POS, REPORTED LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID DOWN TO STANDPIPE. PERFORMED EMERGENCY CHECKLIST. DECLARED EMERGENCY AND LANDED FULL FLAPS AT MIA WITHOUT INCIDENT. FOUND NR 2 ENGINE DRIVE HYDRAULIC PUMP LINE LEAKING, RE-TORQUED LINESep 23, 1999 · N7046H · Doug DC8F54 · Hydraulic System, MainSDR 2000ZZZM231Spar · crackedDURING D-CHECK INSPECTION, FOUND 4 INCH CRACK IN RIGHT LOWER SPAR CAP AT XCW 69.5. REPAIRED ACCOMPLISH IAW BOEING SERVICE ENGINEERING FAX FAS-MIA-99-0010RR AND SRO8570012 PER FINE AIR EA G5710-02, 00. (M)Aug 31, 1999 · N426FB · Doug DC8F54 · Wing SparSDR 2000ZZZX464Floorbeam · corrodedDURING B-CHECK INSPECTION, FOUND THE FOLLOWING: FLOORBEAM CORROSION DAMAGE UPPER FLANGE AT STA FS 1380 RBL 38. REPAIRED CORROSION DAMAGE IAW FINE AIRLINES EA G5310-02:00. (X)Aug 27, 1999 · N427FB · Doug DC8F54 · Fuselage Main, Floor BeamSDR 2000ZZZX461Floorbeam · corrodedDURING C-CHECK INSPECTION, FOUND THE FOLLOWING: FLOORBEAM CORROSION DAMAGE STA FS 1480. REPAIRED CORROSION DAMAGE IAW FINE AIRLINES EA G5310-03:00. (X)Aug 27, 1999 · N427FB · Doug DC8F54 · Fuselage Main, Floor BeamSDR 2000ZZZX460Floorbeam · corrodedDURING B-CHECK INSPECTION, FOUND THE FOLLOWING: FLOORBEAM CORROSION DAMAGE STA FS 1480. REPAIRED CORROSION DAMAGE IAW FINE AIRLINES EA G5310-01:00. (X)Aug 27, 1999 · N427FB · Doug DC8F54 · Fuselage Main, Floor BeamSDR 2000ZZZM248Skin · crackedDURING D-CHECK INSPECTION, FOUND LEADING UPPER CAP CRACKED. REPAIRED CRACK ON WING RIGHT IAW FINE AIRLINES EA NR G5711-02:00. (M)Apr 21, 1999 · N426FB · Doug DC8F54 · Leading Edge DevicesSDR TC8A99005Line · leakingNO FLIGHT, RETURN TO RAMP TO SERVICE HYDRAULICS. HYDRAULICS DROPPED APPROXIMATELY 5 GALLONS ON TAXI OUT. SERVICED HYDRAULICS, FIXED LEAK ON NR 3 ENGINE.Mar 18, 1999 · N802CK · Doug DC8F54 · Hydraulic System, MainSDR 99ZZZM231Switch · failedDURING CRUISE GEAR UNSAFE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CYCLED GEAR AND RECEIVED THREE GREEN LIGHTS FOR LANDING GEAR. LANDED AT MIA WITHOUT INCIDENT. GROUND INSPECTION REVEALED RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR DOOR NOT FULLY CLOSED. REPLACED LEFT AND RIGHT DOOR MICROSWITCHES, LJan 13, 1999 · N57FB · Doug DC8F54 · Landing Gear Door Retract SectionSDR 2000ZZZX463Skin · corrodedDURIGN C-CHECK INSPECTION, FOUND THE FOLLOWING: CORROSION DAMAGE AT STA XE149 HORIZONTAL STABILIZER, LEFT. REPAIRED CORROSION DAMAGE IAW FINE AIRLINES EO 9800071. (X)Dec 8, 1998 · N427FB · Doug DC8F54 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Plate/SkinSDR 2000ZZZX462Skin · corrodedDURING C-CHECK INSPECTION, FOUND THE FOLLOWING: CORROSION DAMAGE AT STA XE 133 TO 246 ELEVATOR LEFT. REPAIRED CORROSION DAMAGE IAW FINE AIRLINES EO 9811091. (X)Dec 8, 1998 · N427FB · Doug DC8F54 · Elevator, Plate/SkinSDR 2000ZZZX467Floorbeam · corrodedDURING C-CHECK INSPECTION, FOUND THE FOLLOWING: FLOORBEAM CORRROSION DAMAGE AT STA FS 940. REPAIRED CORROSION DAMAGE IAW FINE AIRLINES EO 9810211. (X)Nov 11, 1998 · N57FB · Doug DC8F54 · Fuselage Main, Floor BeamSDR 2000ZZZX466Floorbeam · corrodedDURING C-CHECK INSPECTION, FOUND THE FOLLOWING: FLOORBEAM CORRROSION DAMAGE AT STA FS 820 - FS 859, LEFT. REPAIRED CORROSION DAMAGE IAW FINE AIRLINES EO 9810161. (X)Nov 11, 1998 · N57FB · Doug DC8F54 · Fuselage Main, Floor BeamSDR RRXA98506Pump · failedHYD QUANTITY LOSS INFLIGHT. FOUND NR 2 ENG HYD PUMP INTERNAL SEALS ALLOWING FLUID TO FLOW INTO NR 2 ENG OIL SUPPLY. DRAINED, FLUSHED ENG OIL TANK 2 TIMES. REMOVED AND REPLACED OIL FILTER AND ENG HYD PUMP. PERFORMED LEAK CK OF ENG OIL AND HYD SUPPLY, NONE NNov 4, 1998 · N992CF · Doug DC8F54 · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), MainSDR TC8A98076Blade · dentedCOMPRESSOR STALL NR 3 ENGINE DURING TAKEOFF ROLL, APPROXIMATELY 60 KNOTS, ANTI-ICE OFF. INSPECTED COMPRESSOR AND TURBINE IAW PW 72-0, PG 118, NO DEFECTS NOTED. INSPECTED INLET, FOUND 1 BLADE DENTED, BLENDED AND INSPECTED IAW PG 602/604.Oct 30, 1998 · N802CK · Doug DC8F54 · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR TC8A98069Voltage Reg · failedTRIP# 02707. DISCREP: #2 GENERATOR SHOWS UNBALANCED LOAD. CORR. ACTION: TRANSFERRED TO DMI 8809 AS PER MEL 24-1 CAT C. PLACARD INSTALLED, SPECIAL PROCEDURES COMPLIED WITH. 10/27/98 REMOVED AND REPLACED VOLTAGE REGULATOR IAW 24-5-11, OPS CHECKS GOct 22, 1998 · N802CK · Doug DC8F54 · AC RegulatorSDR TC8A98068Terminal · damagedTRIP NR 02692, DURING TAXI, NR 1 AND NR 3 GENERATOR UNPARALLELED, VOLTS AND FREQS OK. AIRCRAFT FERRIED TO KYIP. TROUBLESHOT SYSTEM, REPLACED TERMINALS AT WIRE NR X56024 (NR 3 GCR). SYSTEM OPS GOOD IAW DMM 24-10-0.Oct 20, 1998 · N802CK · Doug DC8F54 · AC Generation SystemSDR 99ZZZM29Strut · crackedCREW REPORTED FINDING A HYDRAULIC LEAK ON NOSE LANDING GEAR DURING PRE-FLIGHT GYE. FOUND CRACK IN NLG OLEO OUTER CYLINDER APPROX 6 INCH FROM TOP, APPROX 1.5 INCH LONG UNDER DATA PLATE. REPLACE NLG OLEO ASSEMBLY PER MM 32-2-0. (M)Oct 19, 1998 · N54FA · Doug DC8F54 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/AxleSDR ZIAA98039Skin · corrodedYIP - BELLY AT APPROXIMATELY FS 600, REINFORCING PLATE HAS SEVERAL POPPED RIVETS. REMOVED PLATE DUE TO CORROSION. REMOVED SKIN DAMAGE DUE TO CORROSION. REPAIRED SKIN IAW ZANTOP DRAWING SKA95008-1 REVISION A. SEALED EDGES WITH CS3204 B1/2. (M)Oct 3, 1998 · N8041U · Doug DC8F54 · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR TC8A98053Bleed Valve · replacedMULTIPLE COMPRESSOR STALLS ON CLIMBOUT, 6,000 FT ON NR 1 ENG. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 1 PRBC VALVE, OPS CHECKS OK IAW 75-30-3.Aug 22, 1998 · N802CK · Doug DC8F54 · Compressor Bleed ValveSDR TC8A98046Connector · dirtyTRIP NR 02268, NR 1 TURBO COMPRESSOR WOULD NOT TEST. CLEANED CANNON PLUG AND RESET, OPS CHECK GOOD IAW M/M 21-10-2.Aug 6, 1998 · N802CK · Doug DC8F54 · Cabin Compressor SystemSDR 98ZZZM564Fitting · crackedFOUND RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR SUPPORT FITTING CRACKED. REMOVED AND REPLACED RIGHT MAIN GEAR FITTING PER IAW DOUGLAS DC8 MLG FITTING REPLACEMENT GUIDE AND RECOVERY AND MOD SERVICES NR CI-735. (M)Jul 20, 1998 · N56FA · Doug DC8F54 · Wing, Landing Gear Attach FittingsSDR TC8A98042Fitting · crackedON TAXI UPON FLIGHT CONTROL CHECK, SPOILER PUMP PRESSURE INDICATION WENT TO ZERO. FOUND FITTING AT SPOILER SUPPLY LINE CRACKED. REPLACED FITTING IAW MM 27-62-0, OPS CHECK NORMAL.Jul 18, 1998 · N802CK · Doug DC8F54 · Hydraulic System, MainSDR TC8A98041Compressor · stalledLOUD, PRONOUNCED, SUSPECTED ENGINE COMPRESSOR STALL ON RT SIDE DURING TAKEOFF PASSING 70 KIAS, ABORT INITIATED. INSPECTED NR 3 AND NR 4 ENGINES FOR DAMAGE, NONE NOTED. LUBED SURGE BLEED VALVE ON NR 3 AND NR 4 ENGINES. RAN ENGINES IAW 71-00, NO COMPRESSOR STJul 15, 1998 · N802CK · Doug DC8F54 · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR 98ZZZM870Unknown · odorON ARRIVAL GYE, REPORTED SMOKE ODOR FROM UNKNOWN SOURCE IN COCKPIT AND CABIN. ON GROUND, RAN ENGINES AND PRESSURIZED AIRCRAFT TO CHECK NASI PNEUMATIC FLOW CONTROL SYSTEM IAW STC ST466CH. NO SMOKE ODOR WAS NOTED IN AIRCRAFT. AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE Jul 14, 1998 · N54FA · Doug DC8F54 · Air Distribution SystemSDR TC8A98040Compressor · stalledINITIATED ABORT PASSING 80 KNOTS BECAUSE OF SUSPECTED COMPRESSOR STALL OR BLOWN TIRE. RETURNED TO THE BLOCKS, LET BRAKES COOL, INSPECTED BRAKES AND TIRES IAW M/M 32-40-1. ALSO RAN UP ALL FOUR ENGINES IAW 71-00, COULD NOT DUPLICATE COMPRESSOR STALL, ENGINE RJul 10, 1998 · N802CK · Doug DC8F54 · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR TC8A98036Oil Tank · looseON CLIMB-OUT AT APPROX 10000 FEET, NR 3 ENGINE FIRE WARNING BELL AND LIGHTS. PERFORMED ENGINE SHUTDOWN. FOUND MIDDLE STRAP ON ENGINE OIL TANK LOOSE AND IN CONTACT WITH LT FAN DOOR FIRE WARNING LOOP. SECURED CLAMP, PERFORMED ENGINE RUN-UP AND FIRE WARNING TEJun 25, 1998 · N802CK · Doug DC8F54 · Engine Oil Storage (Airframe Furnished)SDR 98ZZZM498Line · brokenIN CRUISE BOG TO MIA EXPERIENCED LOSS OF HYDRAULIC QTY. EXECUTED ABNORMAL PROCEDURES AND LANDED MIA WITHOUT INCIDENT. AIRCRAFT TOWED OFF RUNWAY. INSPECTION REVEALED A BROKEN HYDRAULIC LINE IN THE LEFT WHEEL WELL. REPLACED HYDRAULIC LINE, SERVICED SYSTEM ANDJun 25, 1998 · N54FA · Doug DC8F54 · Hydraulic System, MainSDR CKSA98349Plug · mislocatedON CLIMBOUT, BURNING SMELL NOTED IN COCKPIT. FO'S AUDIO PANEL CB POPPED. AFTER 5 MIN COOL DOWN, CB RESET AN IMMEDIATELY POPPED AGAIN. BURNING SMELL DISIPATED. FOUND FO'S MIC JACK SHORTING OUT DUE TO LOCATION OF MOUNTING BRACKET. RELOCATED AS REQUIRED. SYJun 18, 1998 · N806CK · Doug DC8F54 · Audio Integrating SystemSDR 98ZZZM686Line · brokenON TAXI AFTER LANDING MIA, FLT 364 - REPORTED LOSS OF HYDRAULIC QUANTITY TO AUX LEVEL WITH LOW BRAKE PRESSURE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND NO EFFECTIVE BRAKING OR STEERING. REPLACED BROKEN HYDRAULIC LINE AT LEFT BOGIE TRIM CYLINDER IAW MM 13-6-2. OPS CHECKED NORMALJun 13, 1998 · N56FA · Doug DC8F54 · Hydraulic System, MainSDR RRXA98225Nut · missingFLAP SPLIT ON APPROACH. A/C ROLLS TO LEFT AT 10 DEG PERFORMED A ZERO FLAP LNDG. REPLACED MISSING NUTS ON FLAP TRACK ON LEFT FLAP, OPS CHECKS NORMAL, NO SPLIT NOTED ON GROUND OPS CHECK.Jun 4, 1998 · N992CF · Doug DC8F54 · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR TC8A98027Brake · locked upON TAXI OUT, AIRPLANE SHUDDERED AND CAME TO A STOP, WOULD NOT MOVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 6 BRAKE ASSY, LEAK CHECK OPS CHECKED OK PER M/M 32-42-1.May 22, 1998 · N802CK · Doug DC8F54 · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR CKSA98336Hydraulic Line · leakingDURING CRUISE, LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID ON QUANTITY INDICATOR (5.8 GALLONS). ACCOMPLISHED AIA EMERGENCY PROCEDURES. ON POSTFLIGHT, DISCOVERED NR 2 ENGINE LEAKING HYDRAULIC FLUID. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 2 ENGINE HYDRAULIC LINE. OPS CHECK OK ON ENGINE RUN UPMay 21, 1998 · N8052U · Doug DC8F54 · Hydraulic System, MainSDR RRXA98082Engine · failedNR 4 ENG LOUD BANG, HEAVY VIBRATION, DECAYING N1, N2 AND INCREASING EGT, ACCOMPANIED BY VIOLENT YAW TO THE RIGHT. HEAVY VIBRATION FELT WITH THROTTLE ADVANCEMENT. PREPARED AIRCRAFT FOR THREE ENGINE FERRY, INSPECTED AIRCRAFT AND FOUND IT SAFE FOR THE FLIGHT INApr 28, 1998 · N991CF · Doug DC8F54 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR RRXA98079Static Hose · collapsedCAPT'S ALTIMETER IS STUCK AT 500 FEET. FOUND STATIC HOSE ASSY FROM CAPTS STATIC SOURCE SELECTOR TO MANIFOLD MOUNTED ON BACK OF INSTRUMENT PANEL TO BE PARTIALLY COLLAPSED. REMOVED AND REPLACED LINE SYSTEM CK NORMAL. PITOT STATIC LEAK CHECK PERFORMED.Apr 21, 1998 · N991CF · Doug DC8F54 · Pitot/Static SystemSDR RRXA98078Hyd Line · failedAT FL 35.0 LOST HYD FLUID TO STAND PIPE AUX LEVEL. PERFORMED HYD FLUID OR PRESS LOSS CHECKLIST. FOUND PRESSURE LINE ON NR 3 ENGINE RUPTURED. REMOVED AND REPLACED SAID LINE. ALSO, REPLACED SUCTION LINE AS PRECAUTIONARY. LEAK CK'D SYSTEM CHECKED GOOD. HYD Apr 17, 1998 · N992CF · Doug DC8F54 · Hydraulic System, MainSDR RRXA98073Fire Element · shortedCLIMBING THROUGH 13000 FT, NR 2 ENG FIRE WARNING CAME ON. SHUT DOWN ENGINE AND FIRE WARNING WENT OUT. TESTED FIRE WARNING AND TEST WAS INOP, DISCHARGED AGENT AFTER APPROX 30 SEC FIRE TEST WAS GOOD. RII FOUND NR 2 ENG UPPER AFT FIRE WARNING ELEMENT SHORTING Mar 24, 1998 · N991CF · Doug DC8F54 · Fire Detection
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