# Service difficulty reports: Douglas DC-9-14

A list on [Douglas DC-9-14](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-9-14.md).

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- [SDR 0401939153](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0401939153.md): Pulley · worn · Oct 26, 2004 · N8912E · Doug DC914 · Trailing Edge Flap Control System
  > ON FINAL APPROACH FOR LANDING AFTER SELECTING FLAPS TO 30 DEGREES DOWN, THE CREW FELT A SLIGHT ROLL AND NOTICED THAT THE LT FLAP INDICATOR WAS AT 20 DEGREES AND THE RT FLAP INDICATOR WAS AT 30 DEGREES. CREW EXECUTED MISSED APPROACH PROCEDURES TO ALLOW TIME FO
- [SDR COOSDR040041](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COOSDR040041.md): Fitting · cracked · Sep 24, 2004 · N700ME · Doug DC914 · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach Fittings
  > FUSELAGE NOSE LANDING GEAR WHEEL WELL RT SIDE AT Y STA 69.55-X 24 INCH -Z16 INCH FITTING (PN 49568801) WITH CRACK. (K)
- [SDR ABXA040302](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA040302.md): Pan · corroded · Aug 30, 2004 · N925AX · Doug DC914 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > WHILE PERFORMING AN X-RAY OF THE FORWARD LOWER CARGO COMPARTMENT DOOR JAMB, FOUND THE LOWER DOOR JAMB PAN PRIOR SERVICE REWORK REPAIR CORRODED BEYOND LIMITS. REMOVED AND REPLACED SERVICE REWORK DOOR JAMB PAN P/N J060228-9 IAW DC-9 SRM 53-05.
- [SDR 0400339155](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0400339155.md): Line · broken · Feb 28, 2004 · N8914E · Doug DC914 · Pressure Regulator/Outflow Valve
  > AT FL330, THE CABIN BEGAN TO CLIMB AT 500 FPM AND COULD NOT BE CORRECTED. CREW INITIATED AN EMERGENCY DESCENT TO 10,000 FT AND THEN WAS ABLE TO CLIMB BACK TO A HIGHER ALTITUDE IN STAGES. EVENTUALLY THE AIRCRAFT HAD TO DESCEND BACK DOWN TO 17,000 FT TO MAINTA
- [SDR 0400099152](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0400099152.md): Line · leaking · Jan 11, 2004 · N8911E · Doug DC914 · Hydraulic System, Main
  > THE RT HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FLUID QUANTITY WAS LOST DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL. THE TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED SAFELY AT 100 KTS AT IND. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE PRESSURE LINE ON THE RIGHT HYDRAULIC SYSTEM ELECTRIC PUMP LEAKING. PRESSURE LINE, SYSTEM FILTER, AND ENGINE DRIV
- [SDR COOSDR030065](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/COOSDR030065.md): Floor Support · cracked · Jan 1, 2004 · N600ME · Doug DC914 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > AFT AND FORWARD CARGO COMPARTMENT, FLOOR SUPPORT LATERAL ANGLES AT B/S Y:STA 351, 427, 465, AND 737 BETWEEN LONG 28L AND 28R, WITH CRACKS.
- [SDR 0302149150](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0302149150.md): Controller · malfunctioned · Dec 5, 2003 · N8908E · Doug DC914 · Cabin Pressure Controller
  > DURING CLIMBOUT ON DEPARTURE, THE OUTFLOW VALVE STARTED FLUCTUATING FULL OPEN TO FULL CLOSE. AT FL240, THE AIRCRAFT LOST PRESSURIZATION ACCOMPANIED WITH MASK DEPLOYMENT. ALL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED, AN EMERGENCY DESCENT WAS PERFORMED, AND THE FLIGHT R
- [SDR MWEA030442](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MWEA030442.md): Switch · intermittent · Nov 4, 2003 · N700ME · Doug DC914 · Emergency Equipment
  > INTERIOR TAIL CONE RELEASE HANDLE SWITCH IS INTERMITTENT. REMOVED AND REPLACED SWITCH.
- [SDR ABXA030443](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA030443.md): Floor Support · cracked · Oct 31, 2003 · N925AX · Doug DC914 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > FLOOR SUPPORT STRAP, ATTACH ANGLE CRACKED, FS 768 AT LONGERON 27 RIGHT. REPLACED ANGLE IAW DC-9 SRM 51-30-5.
- [SDR ABXA030442](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA030442.md): Floor Support · corroded · Oct 31, 2003 · N925AX · Doug DC914 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > STA 218 FLOOR SUPPORT WAS CORRODED ABOVE LONGERON 30. REPAIRED FRAME AT FS 218, LONGERON 30 IAW DC-9 SRM 53-03.
- [SDR ABXA030441](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA030441.md): Skin · corroded · Oct 30, 2003 · N925AX · Doug DC914 · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > RIGHT WING UPPER SKIN CORRODED AND PULLED RIVETS JUST INBOARD OF SPOILER ACTUATOR. REPLACED SECTION OF STRINGER AND SPLICE IAW DC-9 SRM 51-70-5 AND 51-30-5.
- [SDR ABXA030440](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA030440.md): Fitting · cracked · Oct 30, 2003 · N925AX · Doug DC914 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
  > AFT LOWER CARGO DOOR, TRAILING EDGE NR 5 BEAM END FITTING CRACKED. INSTALLED NEW FITTING IAW DC-9 SRM 51-30-5 AND 51-30-2.
- [SDR 0302039153](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0302039153.md): Rib · cracked · Sep 27, 2003 · N8912E · Doug DC914 · Nacelle/Pylon, Frame/Spar/Rib
  > DURING L-CHECK FOUND CRACK IN PYLON CLOSING RIB AT STATION YN 165 LT. REPAIRED PER EA 91-196348.
- [SDR MWEA030318](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MWEA030318.md): Fuel Control · malfunctioned · Aug 18, 2003 · N700ME · Doug DC914 · Fuel Control/Turbine Engines
  > CREW OBSERVED THE N2 SLOWLY DROP TO 40 PERCENT. REMOVED AND REPLACED ROD END AND PERFORMED ENGINE TRIM ALL PARAMETERS NORMAL. ALSO REPLACED FUEL CONTROL.
- [SDR 0301439153](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0301439153.md): Reservoir · defective · Jul 31, 2003 · N8912E · Doug DC914 · Hydraulic Reservoir, Main
  > WHILE AT CRUISE, THE RIGHT HYDRAULIC PRESSURE LOW ANNUNCIATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE RIGHT HYDRAULIC PRESSURE AND HYDRAULIC QUANTITY INDICATORS WENT TO ZERO. COMPLIED WITH COM PROCEDURES AND LANDED WITH LANDING GEAR DOORS OPEN. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE RIGHT H
- [SDR 0301329156](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0301329156.md): Skin · cracked · Jul 25, 2003 · N8915E · Doug DC914 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > DURING "L" CHECK FOUND CRACK IN FUSELAGE NOSE SKIN AT BS 69.5 RBL 19. REPAIRED IAW EA 91-195858.
- [SDR 0301369156](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0301369156.md): Skin · cracked · Jul 21, 2003 · N8915E · Doug DC914 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > DURING L-CHECK FOUND CRACK IN FUSELAGE NOSE SKIN AT BS 69.5 LBL 18 TO LBL 19. REPAIRED PER EA 91-195861.
- [SDR MWEA030286](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MWEA030286.md): Starter · failed · Jul 8, 2003 · N700ME · Doug DC914 · Engine Cranking
  > LEFT ENGINE WOULD NOT START. REMOVED AND REPLACED LEFT STARTER.
- [SDR 0301029151](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0301029151.md): Seal · leaking · May 20, 2003 · N8909E · Doug DC914 · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > CLIMBING THROUGH FL 270 THE "CABIN PRESSURE" WARNING ILLUMINATED. CABIN WAS AT 10,000 AND 4.2 PSI DIFFERENTIAL WITH OUTFLOW VALVE FULLY CLOSED. BOTH PACKS WERE INDICATING NORMAL PRESSURE. CREW INITIATED AN EMERGENCY DESCENT WITH POWER ON TO FL 170 UNTIL CABIN
- [SDR MWEA030199](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MWEA030199.md): Windshield · cracked · May 1, 2003 · N600ME · Doug DC914 · Flight Compartment Windows
  > FIRST OFFICER'S WINDOW SUDDENLY CRACKED. REMOVED AND REPLACED WINDSHIELD.
- [SDR MWEA030191](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MWEA030191.md): Wire · arced · Apr 29, 2003 · N700ME · Doug DC914 · Light System Wiring
  > A BURNING ODOR WAS NOTICED IN THE COCKPIT AND SMOKE WAS OBSERVED COMING OUT OF THE FIRST OFFICERS MAP LIGHT AREA. FOUND GROUND WIRE TO RHEOSTAT BROKEN CAUSING WIRE TO ARC. REMOVED AND REPLACED FIRST OFFICER'S LIGHT ASSEMBLY.
- [SDR MWEA030143](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MWEA030143.md): Packing · leaking · Mar 21, 2003 · N700ME · Doug DC914 · Fuel Controlling System
  > EPR DROPPED DOWN TO DOWN SLIGHTLY ADVANCED THROTTLE, POWER CAME ON BACK AFTER A FEW MORE MINUTES, POWER STARTER FALLING AGAIN. REMOVED AND REPLACED RIGHT PRESSURE AND DUMP VALVE LINE PACKING.
- [SDR MWEA030134](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MWEA030134.md): Control Valve · inoperative · Mar 9, 2003 · N500ME · Doug DC914 · Master Cylinder/Brake Valve
  > LEFT BRAKE DOES NOT WORK WITH RIGHT HYDRAULIC SYSTEM SELECTED. REMOVED AND REPLACED RIGHT WHEEL WELL BRAKE CONTROL VALVE.
- [SDR ABXA030081](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA030081.md): Wire · burned · Feb 19, 2003 · N925AX · Doug DC914 · Electrical Power System Wiring
  > PRIMARY TRIM NR 1 CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPPED. FOUND WIRES C104C10, C1203C10, C1202C10, C1202B10, C1203B10, C1204B10, C1213A10, C1213B10, C1211B10 BURNED. FOUND WIRE C1205D16 NOT CONNECTED. FOUND RELAY R20-16 BADLY BURNED. REPAIRED ALL WIRING AND REPLACED RELA
- [SDR 0204199153](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0204199153.md): Engine · damaged · Dec 29, 2002 · N8912E · Doug DC914 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > ENGINE NR 1 FAILED AND SHUTDOWN AFTER A THRUST REDUCTION AT 17,000 FEET. FLIGHT CREW RETURNED AIRCRAFT TO DEPARTURE AIRPORT AND PERFORMED AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING. MAINTENANCE FOUND ENGINE FOD DAMAGE AND REPLACED THE ENGINE.
- [SDR 0203899150](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0203899150.md): Separator · contaminated · Nov 20, 2002 · N8908E · Doug DC914 · Humidity Control System
  > DURING CLIMB, SMOKE AND FUMES ENTERED THE CABIN WITH ASSOCIATED LAVATORY SMOKE DETECTORS ACTIVATING. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO AIRPORT. MAINTENANCE FOUND WATER SEPARATORS SATURATED WITH OIL. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE WATER SEPARATORS AND PERFORMED ENGINE BURN OFF
- [SDR MWEA020690](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MWEA020690.md): Longeron · Nov 12, 2002 · N600ME · Doug DC914 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer
  > POSSIBLE CRACK AT STATION 525 LONGERON 7 RIGHT REQUIRES INTERNAL OPEN UP FOR VISUAL INSPECTION. -- FABRICATED AND INSTALL LONGERON SECTION AND REPAIR SPLICES.
- [SDR MWEA020689](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MWEA020689.md): Shear Tie · cracked · Nov 12, 2002 · N600ME · Doug DC914 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > SHEAR TIE AND DOUBLER AT STATION 840 LONGERON LEFT 14 CRACKED. -- FABRICATED AND INSTALLED FORMER.
- [SDR MWEA020687](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MWEA020687.md): Gear · defective · Nov 8, 2002 · N500ME · Doug DC914 · Landing Gear Doors
  > CREW REPORTED GEAR DOOR OPEN LIGHT STAYED ON WITH GEAR HANDLE UP. -- REMOVED AND REPLACED STIFFENER.
- [SDR MWEA020670](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MWEA020670.md): Doubler · cracked · Nov 8, 2002 · N600ME · Doug DC914 · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > AFT CARGO DOOR DOUBLER AT HANDLE IS CRACKED. -- FABRICATED NEW REPAIR DOUBLER, INSTALLED NEW DOUBLER.
- [SDR MWEA020668](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MWEA020668.md): Ring · broken · Oct 31, 2002 · N700ME · Doug DC914 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > LANDING GEAR HANDLE WOULD NOT RETRACT. -- FOUND NOSE LANDING GEAR PISTON INNER RING BROKEN AND DAMAGED SEVERAL PARTS. REPLACED #74 RING, #75 SPACER, #77 VALVE, #80 RETAINER AND #82 STOP.
- [SDR MWEA020630](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MWEA020630.md): Landing Gear · malfunctioned · Oct 24, 2002 · N700ME · Doug DC914 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > CREW WAS UNABLE TO RAISE LANDING GEAR. -- FOUND TENSION ON CABLE RUN 116 A & B LOW. PERFORMED STEPS 1-5 OF ADJUSTMENT TEST, SERVICED NOSE STRUT AND REMOVED AND REPLACED LEFT AND RIGHT NOSE TIRE.
- [SDR MWEA020596](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MWEA020596.md): Floorbeam · corroded · Sep 25, 2002 · N700ME · Doug DC914 · Fuselage Main, Floor Beam
  > RIGHT LAV FLOOR BEAM AT FRAME STATION 817 HAS CORROSION AROUND 3 NUTPLATES APPROXIMATELY 24" RIGHT OF CENTER LINE. -- REMOVED DAMAGED AREA, FABRICATED, LOCATED AND DRILLED REPAIR ANGLE, INSTALLED REPAIR ANGLE,FILLER AND NUTPLATES.
- [SDR MWEA020595](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MWEA020595.md): Frame · cracked · Sep 25, 2002 · N700ME · Doug DC914 · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > CRACK ON FRAME AROUND FASTENER HOLE AT FRAME STATION 25 RIGHT SIDE OF NOSE WHEEL WELL AREA ABOUT 1" DOWN FROM CEILING. -- REMOVED FASTENERS, FABRICATED AND LOCATED REPAIR DOUBLER AND INSTALLED DOUBLER.
- [SDR 0203189154](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0203189154.md): Bulkhead · cracked · Sep 22, 2002 · N8913E · Doug DC914 · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > During Hck in ATL, a typical crack was found in the pressure panel at sta 105 and X=35. Also, corrosion was found between x=-25 and x=-35. Repaired per EA 91-190674.
- [SDR MWEA020577](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MWEA020577.md): Attach Angle · cracked · Sep 20, 2002 · N700ME · Doug DC914 · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > RIGHT SIDE OF VERTICAL TO FUSELAGE ATTACH ANGLE HAS A CRACK AT STATION 951. -- STOP DRILLED CRACK, DRILLED HOLES IN REPAIR ANGLE, INSTALLED REPAIR ANGLE, REMOVED HIGH AND LOW FASTENERS AND INSTALLED OVERSIZED FASTENERS. REINSTALLED HEAD KNOCKER COVER PANEL.
- [SDR MWEA020578](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MWEA020578.md): Slide · defective · Sep 20, 2002 · N700ME · Doug DC914 · Escape Slide
  > TAILCONE EMERGENCY SLIDE WILL NOT DEPLOY WHEN TAILCONE IS DROPPED USING TAILCONE SLIDE. -- REMOVED TAILCONE PANEL, ADJUSTED FORWARD HOLD DOWN STRAP ON SLIDE COVER AND REINSTALLED TAILCONE.
- [SDR 0203179154](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0203179154.md): Skin · cracked · Sep 13, 2002 · N8913E · Doug DC914 · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > During Hck in ATL, cracks have been found on the fuselage skin at sta 503 between L17 and L18 LHS. Repaired per EA 91-190691.
- [SDR 0203169154](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0203169154.md): Skin · corroded · Sep 13, 2002 · N8913E · Doug DC914 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > During an HCK in ATL, two areas of corrosion were found in the fuslage skin. Repaired per EA 91-190676.
- [SDR MWEA020541](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MWEA020541.md): Window Frame · tool damage · Sep 11, 2002 · N700ME · Doug DC914 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > WINDOW FRAME RETAINER FOR THE MOST FORWARD RIGHT PLUG WINDOW LOWER FORWARD CORNER HAS TOOL MARKS STATION 218 RIGHT -- BLENDED TOOL MARKS FABRICATED AND INSTALLED ANGLE.
- [SDR MWEA020540](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MWEA020540.md): Floorboard · corroded · Sep 6, 2002 · N700ME · Doug DC914 · Fuselage Main, Attach Fittings
  > FLOOR BOARD ATTACH FASTENER HOLES AND FORWARD EDGE LIGHTLY CORRODED ON SEAT TRACK #3 BETWEEN STATIONS 200 AND 218. -- REMOVED CORROSION, LOCATED AND DRILLED NEW SEAT TRACK, INSTALLED NUTPLATES.
- [SDR MWEA020538](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MWEA020538.md): Floorboard · corroded · Sep 5, 2002 · N700ME · Doug DC914 · Fuselage Floor Panel
  > FLOORBOARD ATTACH FASTENERS HOLES ARE LIGHTLY CORRODED ON J-CHANNEL BETWEEN STATIONS 160 AND 200 FORWARD OF SEAT TRACK 4. REMOVED CORROSION AND INSTALLED FLOOR SUPPORT.
- [SDR MWEA020537](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MWEA020537.md): Elevator · cracked · Sep 5, 2002 · N700ME · Doug DC914 · Elevator Control System
  > LEFT ELEVATOR LOWER FORWARD SPAR FLANGE IS CRACKED APPROXIMATELY 2" AT STATION XE200. -- FABRICATED AND INSTALLED REPAIRED PART.
- [SDR 0203159154](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0203159154.md): Longeron · cracked · Sep 4, 2002 · N8913E · Doug DC914 · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > During Hck in ATL, a crack was found in the forward end of longeron 29L at staion 361 under a production splice. Repaired per EA 91-190684.
- [SDR 0202869151](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0202869151.md): Controller · malfunctioned · Sep 4, 2002 · N8909E · Doug DC914 · Cabin Pressure Controller
  > LOST PRESSURIZATION AT FL290, CABIN ALTITUDE WENT TO 12,000 FEET. CREW INITIATED A RAPID DESCENT TO 10,000 FEET. MASKS DID NOT DEPLOY. AUTO PRESSURE CONTROLLER RESTORED CABIN PRESSURE CONTROL BUT CONTINUED TO OPERATE ERRATICALLY IN AUTO. AIRCRAFT LANDED SA
- [SDR ABXA020123](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA020123.md): Link · cracked · Aug 23, 2002 · N925AX · Doug DC914 · Engine Thrust Reverser
  > NR 2 LOWER AFT LEFT THRUST REVERSER DRIVER LINK WAS CRACKED. REPLACED THE NR 2 LOWER LEFT DRIVE LINK IAW DC-9 MM 78-31-05-2-0001, NEA 7830001, TASK NEA 13435, AD 75-14-06, AD 96-10-11, AND SERVICE BULLETIN 78-66.
- [SDR 0202789150](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0202789150.md): Engine · failed · Aug 22, 2002 · N8908E · Doug DC914 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > DURING TAKEOFF ROLL, THE RIGHT ENGINE EXPERIENCED AN UNCONTAINED FAILURE AND RELATED ENGINE FIRE. CREW ABORTED TAKEOFF AND DISCHARGED THE RIGHT ENGINE FIRE BOTTLE. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE FIRE BOTTLE AND RIGHT ENGINE. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR MWEA020513](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MWEA020513.md): Stiffener · cracked · Aug 14, 2002 · N800ME · Doug DC914 · Engine Cowling System
  > RADIAL STIFFENER AT 5 O'CLOCK POSITION IS CRACKED AT ATTACH FASTNER LEFT ENGINE. -- REMOVED AND REPLACED STIFFENER.
- [SDR MWEA020511](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MWEA020511.md): Stiffener · cracked · Aug 14, 2002 · N800ME · Doug DC914 · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead
  > RECEPTACLE UNDER RADIAL STIFFENER AT 10 O'CLOCK POSITION #6 LEFT FOUND TO BE CRACKED IN 2 PLACES. -- DRILLED UP AND INSTALLED RECEPTACLE.
- [SDR MWEA020501](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MWEA020501.md): Stiffener · cracked · Aug 14, 2002 · N800ME · Doug DC914 · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead
  > AFT PRESSURE BULKHEAD RADIAL STIFFENER ON AFT SIDE AT 10 O'CLOCK POSSITION HAS A SMALL CRACK AT THE RIGHT SIDE. -- FABRICATED AND INSTALLED STIFFENER.

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
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 = 'DC914'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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