Douglas DC-9-31

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SDR 0300509953Skin · corrodedDuring "L" check found cracks in fuselage nose skin BS 69.5 fastener holes. Repaired per EA 99-190934.Mar 7, 2003 · N918RW · Doug DC931 · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR ABXA030084Structure · contaminatedUPON INITIAL GEAR EXTENSION, GEAR DID NOT EXTEND. AUX/ALT HYDRAULIC PUMPS WERE ON. ENGINE HYDRAULIC PUMPS WERE HIGH HYDRAULIC PRESSURE / QUANTITY WERE NORMAL. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 20 SECONDS, CREW RECYCLED LANDING GEAR AND GEAR EXTENDED NORMALLY. FOUND EXCEFeb 26, 2003 · N945AX · Doug DC931 · Landing Gear DoorsSDR ABXA030098Window · stuckCAPTAIN'S CLEARVIEW WINDOW WOULD NOT OPEN. ADJUSTED LOWER AFT HOOK FITTING IAW DC-9 MM 56-10-3-5-0002. OPS CHECKED GOOD.Feb 25, 2003 · N924AX · Doug DC931 · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR ABXA030105Doubler · crackedAFT PRESSURE BULKHEAD DOOR DOUBLER WAS CRACKED AT 5:00 O'CLOCK POSITION. REPAIRED IAW DC-9 SRM 52-05.Feb 20, 2003 · N923AX · Doug DC931 · DoorsSDR ABXA030104Pan · crackedLEFT FORWARD EMERGENCY DOOR HAD CRACKED PAN AT LOWER AFT FITTING. REPLACED LEFT FORWARD EMERGENCY DOOR IAW DC-9 MM 52-21-00-5-0001.Feb 20, 2003 · N923AX · Doug DC931 · Emergency ExitsSDR ABXA030103Spacer · crackedVERT. STAB. RIGHT ATTACH ANGLE WAS CRACKED BELOW RAM AIR OPENING. REPAIRED IAW DC-9 SRM 53-05.Feb 20, 2003 · N923AX · Doug DC931 · Fuselage Structure (General)SDR ABXA030102Web · crackedRIGHT CUSP WEB DOUBLER WAS CRACKED AND BULGED AT APPROXIMATELY STA 619. INSTALLED NEW CUSP WEB IAW DC-9 SRM 51-30-1.Feb 19, 2003 · N923AX · Doug DC931 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR ABXA030101Structure · defectiveMAIN ENTRY DOOR FORWARD LOWER CORNER PREVIOUS REPAIR DID NOT CONFORM TO SR09530252-7011. REPAIRED MAIN ENTRY DOOR FORWARD LOWER CORNER IAW REA D953-46800-MR.Feb 19, 2003 · N923AX · Doug DC931 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR A4J2003F00000Tube · failedON CLIMB OUT FROM FLL (FLIGHT NR 304) ENROUTE, NR 1 ENGINE REQUIRED MORE THROTTLE TO MAINTAIN EQUAL POWER TO NR 2 ENGINE. AT 25,000 FEET, FUEL FLOW ON NR 1 ENGINE WAS 3000 LBS HIGHER THAN NR 2 ENGINE AND AS THE THROTTLES WERE RETARDED NR 1 ENGINE STOPPED PROVFeb 18, 2003 · N933JK · Doug DC931 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR ABXA030095Frame · crackedFRAME AT STA 81, LONGERON 11 LEFT, CRACKED. REPAIRED FRAME IAW DC-9 SSRM DWG K05159.Feb 5, 2003 · N924AX · Doug DC931 · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR ABXA030094Floorbeam · corrodedFLOORBEAM SEVERLY CORRODED AT AFT LOWER CARGO DOOR HOLD-OPEN HOOK, FS 937, RIGHT BUTT LINE 12. REPAIRED FLOORBEAM IAW DC-9 SSRM K07411.Feb 3, 2003 · N924AX · Doug DC931 · Fuselage Main, Floor BeamSDR ABXA030093Fitting · crackedCRACKED END FITTING STATION 604, LONGERON 28, LEFT. REPLACED FITTING IAW DC-9 SRM 51-30-5.Feb 3, 2003 · N924AX · Doug DC931 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR ABXA030092Former · crackedSHEAR TIE AT F.S. 1019, LONGERON 14 - 15 LEFT, CRACKED. REPLACED SHEAR TIE IAW DC-9 SRM.Feb 3, 2003 · N924AX · Doug DC931 · Fuselage Structure (General)SDR ABXA030091Shear Tie · crackedSHEAR TIE AT F.S. 1019, LONGERON 14 - 15 RIGHT, CRACKED. REPLACED SHEAR TIE IAW DC-9 SSRM K05159.Feb 3, 2003 · N924AX · Doug DC931 · Fuselage Structure (General)SDR ABXA030090Doubler · corrodedCORROSION ON RIGHT WHEEL WELL UPPER PRESSURE PANEL DOUBLER STATION 722, RIGHT BUTT LINE 56. FABRICATED NEW DOUBLER IAW DWG #9910155 AND DC-9 SRM.Jan 31, 2003 · N924AX · Doug DC931 · Fuselage Structure (General)SDR ABXA030089Doubler · crackedDOUBLER AT RIGHT WHEEL WELL UPPER PRESSURE PANEL CRACKED AT STATION 76, RIGHT BUTT LINE 55. REMOVED DOUBLER AND INSTALLED NEW DOUBLER IAW DWG NR 9919155 AND DC-9 SRM 51-30-3.Jan 31, 2003 · N924AX · Doug DC931 · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR ABXA030088Doubler · crackedDOUBLER AT RIGHT WHEEL WELL UPPER PRESSURE PANEL CRACKED AT STATION 720, RIGHT BUTT LINE 55. REMOVED DOUBLER AND INSTALLED NEW DOUBLER IAW DWG NR 9910155 AND DC-9 SRM 51-30-3.Jan 31, 2003 · N924AX · Doug DC931 · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR ABXA030087Frame · crackedFRAME STATION 622 CRACKED AT LEFT CANTED KEEL. REPAIRED FRAME IAW DC-9 SRM K05159.Jan 31, 2003 · N924AX · Doug DC931 · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR ABXA030086Panel · crackedCRACK FOUND INTERNAL OF RUDDER LOOKING FORWARD LT SIDE THROUGH PANEL NR 6515. REPLACED RUDDER IAWA DC-9 MM 27-20-01-4-0001.Jan 31, 2003 · N924AX · Doug DC931 · Rudder, Plate/SkinSDR ABXA030055Control Panel · defectiveAIRCRAFT SHOOK VIOLENTLY WHEN AUTO PILOT TURNED ON. TURNED OFF AND TRIED AGAIN. SAME RESULTS. TURNED OFF AUTO PILOT, NOTICED NO YOKE MOVEMENT. REMOVED AND REPLACED AUTO PILOT CONTROLLER. SYSTEM OPS CHECKED GOOD IAW DC-9 MM 22-10-00-5.Jan 30, 2003 · N908AX · Doug DC931 · Autopilot SystemSDR ABXA030054Solenoid Valve · leakingAIRCRAFT HAD STRONG JET FUEL ODOR IN COCKPIT AND CABIN AREA. FOUND FUEL SOLENOID VALVE ON APU LEAKING. REMOVED AND REPLACED ALL O-RINGS ON VALVE AND REINSTALLED. LEAK CHECKED GOOD IAW DC-9 MM 49-30-03-2-003. REPLACED LT COALESCAR BAG AS PRECAUTIONARY. FOUND BJan 30, 2003 · N906AX · Doug DC931 · APU Engine Fuel and ControlSDR 2004F00087Coalescer Bag · contaminatedAFTER TURNING WEATHER RADAR ON, A STRONG ELECTRICAL ODOR FILLED THE COCKPIT. REMOVED AND REPLACED LEFT AND RIGHT PACK COALESCER BAGS IAW MM 21-20-2. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD. RAN PACKS NO ODOR NOTED. BOTH BAGS WERE SATURATED WITH MOISTURE, ODOR OF GLYCOL. REJan 19, 2003 · N935DS · Doug DC931 · Humidity Control SystemSDR 0300089993Skin · crackedDuring "L" check found crack in forward service door aft lower corner jamb on skin and doubler. Repaired per EA 99-190893.Jan 15, 2003 · N8986E · Doug DC931 · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR ABXA030039Hinge · rustedRUST BLEEDING FROM RIGHT WING CENTER FLAP HINGE INBOARD UPPER ATTACH STUD. REPLACED FORWARD CENTER FLAP HINGE IAW DC-9 MM 57-4-01-2-0001.Jan 2, 2003 · N938AX · Doug DC931 · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR ABXA030038Fitting · crackedFORWARD LOWER CARGO DOOR NR 2 BEAM FORWARD FITTING CRACKED AT FASTENER. REPLACED FITTING IAW DC-9 SRM 51-30-5.Jan 2, 2003 · N938AX · Doug DC931 · Cargo/Baggage DoorsSDR ABXA030002Wire · unsecureFIRST OFFICERS YOKE LIGHT SPARKED WHEN LIFTED. SECURED WIRING TO CHART HOLDER IAW MM. OPS CHECKED GOOD.Jan 1, 2003 · N945AX · Doug DC931 · Light System WiringSDR 0204229911Skin · crackedDuring "H" check found crack in skin at upper aft corner of forward passenger door opening. Repaired per EA 99-193295.Dec 31, 2002 · N961N · Doug DC931 · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR ABXA030003Connector · looseNOSE GEAR WOULD NOT FULLY EXTEND USING NORMAL EXTENSION. FOUND NOSE LANDING GEAR INDICATION SWITCH CONNECTOR PLUG, LOOSE. SECURED CONNECTOR PLUG, SWUNG GEAR THREE TIMES, OPS CHECKED GOOD IAW MM.Dec 30, 2002 · N948AX · Doug DC931 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR 0204209958Door · malfunctionedRIGHT GEAR DOOR OPENED ON LANDING AND CONTACTED RUNWAY SURFACE. PASSENGERS DEPLANED ON TAXIWAY AND AIRCRAFT TOWED TO RAMP. REPLACED AND RIGGED RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR DOOR. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD.Dec 30, 2002 · N917RW · Doug DC931 · Landing Gear Door Retract SectionSDR ABXA030037Door · crackedCRACK IN UPPER FORWARD CORNER OF INBOARD GEAR DOOR. REPLACED PAN IAW DC-9 SRM 51-30-1, 51-30-2, 51-30-5 AND 51-30-8.Dec 27, 2002 · N938AX · Doug DC931 · Landing Gear DoorsSDR 0204219976Shear Tie · crackedDuring "H" check found crack in shear clip below longeron L14 RH. Repaired per EA 99-193292.Dec 26, 2002 · N9340 · Doug DC931 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR ABXA030012Frame · crackedLEFT MAIN FRAME, STA 699, HAD CRACK IN FORWARD FLANGE FROM POINT J TO POINT G. REPAIRED LEFT MAIN FRAME IAW EA 53400100-001-1.Dec 19, 2002 · N937AX · Doug DC931 · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR ABXA030011Skin · delaminatedLEFT CONTROL TAB DELAMINATED UPPER SURFACE IN NUMEROUS PLACES. REPLACED LEFT ELEVATOR CONTROL TAB IAW DC-9 MM 27-30-03-2-0001.Dec 18, 2002 · N937AX · Doug DC931 · Elevator, Tab StructureSDR ABXA030010Skin · delaminatedRIGHT GEAR TAB DELAMINATED IN NUMEROUS PLACES UPPER SURFACE. REPLACED RIGHT GEARED TAB IAW DC-9 MM 27-30-04-2-0001.Dec 18, 2002 · N937AX · Doug DC931 · Elevator, Tab StructureSDR ABXA030009Skin · delaminatedRIGHT CONTROL TAB DELAMINATED IN NUMEROUS PLACES UPPER SKIN. REPLACED RIGHT ELEVATOR CONTROL TAB IAW DC-9 MM 27-30-03-2-0000.Dec 18, 2002 · N937AX · Doug DC931 · Elevator, Tab StructureSDR ABXA030008Pan · crackedSERVICE DOOR PAN CRACKED AT UPPER HINGE CUTOUT, INSIDE. REPAIRED AREA IAW SRM. REMOVED AND REINSTALLED SEAL RETAINER AND STOPS IAW SRM.Dec 16, 2002 · N937AX · Doug DC931 · Service DoorsSDR 0204119995Strut · flatAFTER TAKEOFF WHEN GEAR WAS RETRACTED LOUD VIBRATION IN NOSE GEAR AREA. NO UNSAFE INDICATIONS ON GEAR. EXTENDED GEAR AND VIBRATION STOPPED. FLIGHT RETURNED AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. UPON RETURN TO GATE FOUND RIGHT NOSE GEAR DOOR OPEN. NOSE GEAR STRUT FDec 16, 2002 · N8978E · Doug DC931 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/AxleSDR 0204139931Switch · inoperativeON CLIMBOUT ALL THREE (GEAR UNSAFE) LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. ALL OTHER INDICATIONS NORMAL. ON GEAR EXTENSION GOT ALL GREEN LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND (GEAR UNSAFE) LIGHT EXTINGUISHED. ALL OTHER INDICATIONS NORMAL. FLIGHT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. REPLACED SWITCH ASSEMBLDec 14, 2002 · N90S · Doug DC931 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR 0204019929Duct · lack of lubeWhen the slats were extended the aircraft rolled and the "Slat Disagreement" light illuminated. After about 2 minutes the light extinguished and the aircraft flew normally. Landing at YYG was without incident. No mention of COM procedures. Maintenance found noDec 10, 2002 · N8923E · Doug DC931 · Leading Edge Slat Control SystemSDR 0204049915Bulkhead · crackedDuring an Hck in ATL and while accomplishing an inspection, a crack was found in the aft pressure bulkhead doorjamblower sill channel. The crack is in the upper flange of the channel and extends approximately .75" through a screw hole. Repaired per EA 99-19086Dec 9, 2002 · N965N · Doug DC931 · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR 0204029929DuctDuring approach the aircraft rolled left on slat extension. "Slat Disagreement" light was illuminated. COM procedures were performed and the aircraft landed uneventfully. Maintenance replaced a T-Duct in the left wing. The aircraft was returned to service.Dec 8, 2002 · N8923E · Doug DC931 · Leading Edge Slat Control SystemSDR 2003F00049Lens · brokenEMERGENCY FLOOR PATH LIGHTS CLEAR LENS ARE BROKEN. REPLACED THE EMERGENCY FLOOR CLEAR LENS. SYSTEM OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD IAW 33-53-0. (M)Dec 2, 2002 · N933JK · Doug DC931 · Emergency LightingSDR 0203939995GuideWhen configuring for landing at JAX the "slat disagreement" light illuminated and the aircraft rolled to the right. COM procedures were followed and crew landed aircraft with "flaps only" without incident. Maintenace found the "T-Ducts" outboard spacer guides Dec 1, 2002 · N8978E · Doug DC931 · Leading Edge Slat Control SystemSDR ABXA020342Elevator · jammedELEVATOR JAMMED, WOULD NOT PULL BACK WHILE PERFORMING CONTROL CHECK. INSPECTED ELEVATOR TABS, CONTROL VALVES, FOLLOW UP MECHANISMS, LOAD FEEL AND CENTERING SPRING, VISIBLE PORTIONS OF CABLE RUNS IN TAIL COMPARTMENT AND E/E COMPARTMENT. NO DEFECTS FOUND. CONTRONov 26, 2002 · N908AX · Doug DC931 · Elevator Control SystemSDR 0204009915Cap · corrodedDuring HCK in ATL, corrosion was found in the upper flange of the center wing skin cap. Corrosion was out of limits. Repaired per EA 99-190861.Nov 25, 2002 · N965N · Doug DC931 · Wing Main, Frame StructureSDR 0203999961Intercostal · crackedDuring overnight in ATL a pylon intercostal support angle was found cracked. Repaired per EA 99-190867.Nov 24, 2002 · N924RW · Doug DC931 · Nacelle/Pylon, Main FrameSDR 0203989955Skin · crackedIN MSP A 2.1 INCH CRACK WAS FOUND ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF FUSELAGE SKIN AT STA 1143 ABOVE L14. REPAIRED IAW EA.Nov 22, 2002 · N922RW · Doug DC931 · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR 2003F00048Probe · faultyEN ROUTE TO EWR-RDU, LEFT FUEL GAUGE WAS NOTICED TO BE DECREASING MORE RAPIDLY THAN THE RIGHT FUEL GAUGE. AT ONE POINT, FUEL QUANTITY GAUGES SHOWED IMBALANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 1500 LBS. FLIGHT CREW ELECTED TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY, FLIGHT DIVERTED TO ORF. AIRNov 17, 2002 · N932MJ · Doug DC931 · Fuel Quantity SensorSDR 0203979914Door · crackedWhile in DHN for HCK a crack was found in the inner pan of the aft cargo door. The crack emanated from the edge of the lightening hole at the aft cut out for the aft hinge. Repaired per EA 99-191382.Nov 15, 2002 · N964N · Doug DC931 · Cargo/Baggage DoorsSDR ABXA020341Angle · corrodedRIGHT L ANGLE AT STA 965, LBL 30 - 52, HAD HEAVY CORROSION. REPLACED L ANGLE IAW DC-9 SRM.Nov 14, 2002 · N945AX · Doug DC931 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
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