Douglas DC-9-31

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'DC931'
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SDR 0105159988Compressor · stalledDURING CLIMBOUT, THE RIGHT ENGINE EXPERIENCED A STALL WITH ASSOCIATED VIBRATION AND POWER LOSS. CREW SHUT DOWN THE RIGHT ENGINE AND RETURNED TO DTW. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE RIGHT ENGINE AND TWO PASSENGER WINDOWS ON THE FIGHT SIDE OF THE AIRCRAFT. ENGINE OPDec 30, 2001 · N8944E · Doug DC931 · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR 0104809988Engine · stalledDURING CLIMBOUT THE RIGHT ENGINE EXPERIENCED A STALL WITH ASSOCIATED VIBRATION AND POWER LOSS. CREW SHUTDOWN THE RIGHT ENGINE AND RETURNED TO DTW. ENGINE OPERATIONAL CHECK OK, AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.Dec 30, 2001 · N8944E · Doug DC931 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR ABXA010651Battery · dischargedWHEN EMERGENCY LIGHTS WERE SELECTED ON, THE PEANUT LIGHTS DID NOT ILLUMINATE. REPLACED THE EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY/CHARGER PACK IAW DC-9 MM.Dec 25, 2001 · N945AX · Doug DC931 · Emergency LightingSDR 0105139995Duct · lack of lubeWHEN CONFIGURING THE AIRCRAFT FOR LANDING, THE AIRCRAFT ROLLED LEFT AND STABILIZED. NO BLUE SLAT EXTEND INDICATION BUT SLAT DISAGREEMENT ANNUNCIATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. COMPLIED WITH COM PROCEDURE AND LANDING WAS MADE WITHOUT LEADING EDGE SLAT AT GPT. MAINTEDec 21, 2001 · N8978E · Doug DC931 · Leading Edge Slat Control SystemSDR 0105149962Pump · failedON CLIMBOUT, THE LEFT HYDRAULIC PRESSURE LOW LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE LEFT HYDRAULIC PRESSURE DROPPED TO ZERO WITH THE PUMP IN EITHER LOW OR HIGH. QUANTITY AND TEMPERATURE WERE BOTH NORMAL. CREW RESTORED PRESSURE TO NORMAL IN THE LEFT SYSTEM BY USING THE ALTEDec 20, 2001 · N924RW · Doug DC931 · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), MainSDR GTIA012058Charger · inoperativeACY - TAIL CONE EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED AFT EMERGENCY FLOOR PATH CHARGER. OPS CHECK GOOD IAW MM 33-50-0. (M)Dec 15, 2001 · N969ML · Doug DC931 · Emergency LightingSDR 0104899967Bulkhead · crackedDuring Hck at ATL, cracks were found in the staion 756 bulkhead. The cracks are located in the upper ends of the verticle stiffener at x=12LH .90", X=24RH 1.00", x=-12RH .70", and x=-24 .90". Repaired per EA 99-185343.Dec 12, 2001 · N9331 · Doug DC931 · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 0104739903Warning System · malfunctionedWHILE AT CRUISE FL280, RECEIVED FORWARD CARGO SMOKE INDICATION. THE MASTER WARNING ILLUMINATED ACCOMPANIED WITH A FIRE BELL. COMPLIED WITH COM PROCEDURES AND DISCHARGED BOTH EXTINGUISHER BOTTLES INTO THE FORWARD CARGO AREA. NO SMOKE EVER IN CABIN OR COCKPITDec 8, 2001 · N953N · Doug DC931 · Smoke DetectionSDR 0104589902Indicator · reads highDURING TAKEOFF ROLL, THE CAPTAIN NOTICED A DISCREPANT READING BETWEEN HIS AND FIRST OFFICER'S AIRSPEED INDICATORS. NR 1 WAS INDICATING 110 KTS AND NR 2 INDICATED 80 KTS. THE TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED SAFELY AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO THE GATE. MAINTENANCE REPLANov 29, 2001 · N952N · Doug DC931 · Airspeed/Mach IndicatorSDR 0104799967Pressure Panel · crackedDuring Hck in ATL, a .25" crack was found in the flight compartment horizontal pressure panel at station 105. The crack is located at x=-25. This EA authorizes accomplishment of repair. Material .040" 2024-t3 AL. Repaired per EA 99-185345.Nov 28, 2001 · N9331 · Doug DC931 · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR ABXA010596Door · stuckINFORMED BY THE CREW AFTER FLIGHT, THE COCKPIT DOOR WAS STUCK IN FLIGHT. INSPECTED THE COCKPIT DOOR, HINGE, HANDLE, AND ALL THE SURROUNDING AREAS. NO DEFECT FOUND. OPS CHECKED GOOD IAW DC-9 MM.Nov 28, 2001 · N944AX · Doug DC931 · Fixed Inner DoorsSDR ABXA010622Web · crackedCUSP WEB CRACKED AT SEAT TRACK HOLE RIGHT BUTT LINE 54, STATION 795. REPAIRED CUSP WEB IAW DC-9 SRM 51-00.Nov 27, 2001 · N949AX · Doug DC931 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR ABXA010621Longeron · crackedLONGERON 17 LEFT WAS CRACKED ON UPPER AND LOWER FLANGE AT STATION 945 FRAME. REPAIRED AREA IAW DC-9 SRM 53-02.Nov 26, 2001 · N949AX · Doug DC931 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/StringerSDR ABXA010620Former · crackedSHEARTIE AT STATION 980 WAS CRACKED AT LONGERON 14 LEFT. REPLACED SHEARTIE IAW DC-9 SRM 51-30-5.Nov 26, 2001 · N949AX · Doug DC931 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/RibSDR 0104499994Tee Fitting · crackedDuring H ck at ATL, a tee at sta 756 floor beam outboard end LHS was found cracked. Material 7075-t6511 Aluminum. Repaired per EA 99-185274.Nov 19, 2001 · N8979E · Doug DC931 · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR ABXA010588Battery · dischargedCOCKPIT EMERGENCY LIGHTS WERE INOPERATIVE. REPLACED THE EMERGENCY LIGHT POWER SUPPLY BATTERIES IAW DC-9 AMM 33-53-02-4-0001.Nov 18, 2001 · N937AX · Doug DC931 · Emergency LightingSDR MWEA011432Web · corrodedCORROSION OF AFT PIT DOOR WEB AT STATION 937 JUST FORWARD OF LONGERONS 24 RIGHT TO 26 RIGHT AFT PIT. REMOVED CORROSION, FABRICATED AND INSTALLED WEB.Nov 15, 2001 · N207ME · Doug DC931 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR ABXA010583Battery Pack · dischargedEMERGENCY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACK IAW DC-9 AMM 33-50-01-2-0001. OPS CHECKED GOOD.Nov 13, 2001 · N946AX · Doug DC931 · Emergency LightingSDR 0104299949Longeron · corrodedDuring HCK in ATL, The 5911415-113 Longeron #11 left was found to have corrosion on the lower horizontal flange at the fwd end (sta 756). Material 0.050 7075-t6 extrusion. Repaired per EA 99-185303.Nov 12, 2001 · N8928E · Doug DC931 · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR 0104289994Floorbeam · crackedDURING HCK IN ATL A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED IN THE WEB OF THE STA Y 237 FLOORBEAM AT X=7 LEFT. THE CRACK MEASURES 2.75 INCH IN LENGTH. MATERIAL 7075-T6511 ALUMINUM EXTRUSION. REPAIRED PER EA 99-185262.Nov 9, 2001 · N8979E · Doug DC931 · Fuselage Main, Floor BeamSDR ABXA010582Terminal · dirtyEMERGENCY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. CLEANED TERMINALS ON BATTERIES IN EMERGENCY BATTERY PACK AS REQUIRED. OPS CHECKED GOOD IAW DC-9 MM.Nov 9, 2001 · N941AX · Doug DC931 · Emergency LightingSDR 0104129994Pressure Panel · crackedDuring Hck in ATL, a crack was found in the flight compartment horizontal pressure panel at station 105. The 1.5" crack is located at X=35. Material 0.040" thick 2024-t3 aluminum clad sheet. EA 99-185277Nov 8, 2001 · N8979E · Doug DC931 · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR ABXA010572Switch · defectiveLEFT MAIN GEAR UNSAFE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER LANDING GEAR WAS RETRACTED. LANDING GEAR HANDLE WAS RECYCLED AND LIGHT WENT OUT. REPLACED THE LEFT MAIN GEAR DOWNLOCK SWITCH. OPS CHECKED GOOD IAW DC-9 MM 32-60-01-2.Nov 7, 2001 · N938AX · Doug DC931 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR ABXA010571Control Valve · defectiveSLOW BUT STEADY LOSS OF CABIN PRESSURIZATION AT FLIGHT LEVEL 350, FOLLOWED BY ODOR OF HEAT FILLING THE COCKPIT. EMERGENCY DECLARED. SELECTED HIGH PRESSURE BLEED OFF. ODOR PERSISTED. BELOW 10,000 FEET, VENTED AIRCRAFT, ODOR GONE. INSPECTED TAIL COMPARTMENTNov 4, 2001 · N929AX · Doug DC931 · Cabin Temperature Control SystemSDR 0103769907Acm · leakingJUST AFTER TAKEOFF ROTATION, A STRONG ODOR OF EXHAUST FUMES FILLED THE CABIN. FUMES CLEARED WHEN THROTTLES WERE RETARDED FOR LANDING AFTER TURNBACK. LANDING WAS UNEVENTFUL. FUMES RETURNED DURING TAXI TO THE GATE AND CLEARED WHEN PACKS WERE SHUT DOWN. MAINTOct 31, 2001 · N957N · Doug DC931 · Cabin Cooling SystemSDR 0103779931Duct · blownDURING CLIMBOUT AND UPON REACHING CRUISE ALTITUDE, THE CABIN CONTINUED TO CLIMB. CREW REQUESTED TO DEPART FL240 AND DESCENDED TO 9000 FT FOR THE DURATION OF THE FLIGHT. CABIN ALTITUDE WAS 10,000 FT AT FL240 AND WAS 6000 FT WHEN AIRCRAFT WAS AT 9000 FT. LANDOct 30, 2001 · N90S · Doug DC931 · Air Distribution SystemSDR ABXA010566Battery · dischargedAFT COCKPIT EMERGENCY LIGHTS WERE INOPERATIVE. REPLACED THE EMERGENCY LIGHT POWER SUPPLY BATTERIES IAW DC-9 AMM 33-53-02-4-0001. OPS CHECKED GOOD.Oct 29, 2001 · N908AX · Doug DC931 · Emergency LightingSDR 0103999961Fitting · crackedDURING SPECIAL VISIT IN ATL, APB TEE WAS FOUND CRACKED REQUIRING A SPLICE. EA 99-185258.Oct 27, 2001 · N924RW · Doug DC931 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR 0103989998Cap · crackedDuring H ck in Atl, The rear spar, lower cap aft flange at approx. at approximately sta xrs 80 was found to be corroded and cracked. The damage was blended out and protected against corrosion. Material 2024-t3511 EA 99-185232Oct 22, 2001 · N8934E · Doug DC931 · Wing Miscellaneous StructureSDR GTIA011016Adc · faultyMYR - FLT 619 - WHEN AUTOPILOT IN VERTICAL SPEED MODE AIRCRAFT CLIMBS 500 FPM MORE THAN SELECTED AND DESCENDS 500 FPM LESS THAN SELECTED. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 1 ADC, OPS CHECK GOOD. (M)Oct 19, 2001 · N969ML · Doug DC931 · Air Data ComputerSDR 0103979929Flange · crackedEO 5230-01119 installs a hold open latch on the fwd end of the fwd cargo door to minimize the the possibility of inadvertant closure. However, investigation has revealed cracking of the cargo door flange. EA 99-186086Oct 18, 2001 · N8923E · Doug DC931 · Cargo/Baggage DoorsSDR 0103679998Support Fitting · crackedDuring H ck at ATL base maintenance, two 1.00" cracks were found on verticle stabilizer actuator support fittings. Both cracks emenated from the end fastener hole forward the edge of the firrigns flange. The repair involved the installation of a repair doublerOct 17, 2001 · N8934E · Doug DC931 · Vertical StabilizerSDR 0103669998Door Frame · crackedDuring H-ck in ATL inspection of subject area per Ref A revealed a typical crack under 2 inches in the door corner. Repaired per EA and SRM 53-04. Reported as part of repair assesment program. Repaired EA 99-185209.Oct 17, 2001 · N8934E · Doug DC931 · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR 0103659998Door Frame · crackedDuring H-ck in Atl inspection of subject area revealed a typical crack less than 2 inches in the door corner. Repair was accomplished per sr09530117 and EA 99-185210. Section 1 provides for an alternate fastener configuration due to restricted access and strucOct 17, 2001 · N8934E · Doug DC931 · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR GTIA010928Charger · failedACY - EMERGENCY FLOOR PATH LIGHTS IN TAIL CONE INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED CHARGING UNIT, OPS CHECK NORMAL IAW DC9 MM 33-50-0. (M)Oct 9, 2001 · N969ML · Doug DC931 · Emergency LightingSDR 0103689930Fitting · crackedFound 1/2" crack in large flat casting that bolts to the top of the trap fitting lt w/well. Replaced fitting. l/p 1676019Sep 29, 2001 · N89S · Doug DC931 · Fuselage Main, Attach FittingsSDR ABXA010516Warning Light · illuminatedA LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE NOSE LANDING GEAR AREA AFTER TAKEOFF. THE NOISE INCREASED WITH SPEED. THE CREW RECYCLED THE LANDING GEAR. PROBLEM REMAINED, AND THE NOSE GEAR RED IN TRANSIT LIGHT REMAINED ON DURING THE GEAR RECYCLE. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BUFSep 26, 2001 · N946AX · Doug DC931 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR ABXA010501Battery · dischargedTHE COCKPIT EMERGENCY LIGHTS WERE FOUND TO BE INOPERATIVE ON PRE-DEPARTURE CHECK. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND REPLACED THE EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERIES IAW DC-9 MM 33-53-02. OPERATION CHECKS WERE COMPLETED AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE.Sep 24, 2001 · N948AX · Doug DC931 · Emergency LightingSDR 0103449991Control Unit · malfunctionedDURING CLIMB, THE FORWARD CARGO SMOKE DETECTOR INDICATION AND FAULT LIGHT ILLUMINATED. FOLLOWED COM PROCEDURES AND CREW DISCHARGED THE NR 1 FIRE BOTTLE. AN EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED AND FLIGHT DIVERTED TO MKE. WHILE DIVERTING, NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL FAULTS OCCURRSep 22, 2001 · N8957E · Doug DC931 · Smoke DetectionSDR ABXA010523Frame · crackedMULTIPULE CRACKS WERE FOUND ON FRAME 718 AFT INBOARD FLANGE. THE FIRST CRACK IS LOCATED IN THE MACHINED RADIOUS AND EXTENDS SIX INCHES FROM THE BASE. THE SECOND CRACK IS 2.5 INCHES LONG AND ORIGINATES AT THE LOWER THROUGH BOLT, EXTENDING TOWARD THE AFT EDGE OFSep 20, 2001 · N929AX · Doug DC931 · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR ABXA010497Switch · defectiveA NOSE LANDING GEAR UNSAFE LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND ADJUSTED THE NOSE LANDING GEAR DOWN LOCK SENSOR AND REPLACED THE LEFT FORWARD NOSE GEAR DOOR ACTUATOR DUE TO A NONE ADJUSTABLE EYEBOLT. ADJUSTMENT AND TEST PROCEDURES WERE COMPLESep 20, 2001 · N941AX · Doug DC931 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR ZW0A0109001Skin · crackedTHE FUSELAGE SKIN WAS CRACKED AT STA 168 AND LONGERON 29R, 1.625 INCHES AFT OF AREA CUT OUT FOR CORROSION, VERIFIED BY EDDY CURRENT. ACCOMPLISHED SKIN REPAIR AT STA 168 AND LONGERON 29R PER SRM 53-04 AND ARA 17918.Sep 19, 2001 · N981Z · Doug DC931 · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR GTIA010875Computer · faultyFLT 273 - TPA - A/P PITCH SERVO IS ERRATIC, HUNTS UP AND DOWN FLT 273. REMOVED AND REPLACED PITCH AXIS COMPUTER IAW MM 22-13-0. OPS CHECK NORMAL. (M)Sep 10, 2001 · N969ML · Doug DC931 · Autopilot ComputerSDR 0103249988Circuit Breaker · faultyELECTRIC SMOKE IN COCKPIT DURING CLIMB. CAPTAIN TURNED OFF "ENG GEN" AND TURNED ON EMERGENCY POWER. STILL SMELLED SMOKE WITH EMERGENCY POWER ON. PERFORMED COM PROCEDURES, DECLARED AN EMERGENCY, AND RETURNED TO STL AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. FOUND AUTO GROUNDSep 7, 2001 · N8944E · Doug DC931 · AC Power Distribution SystemSDR ABXA010478Fitting · crackedA CRACK WAS INDICATED ON THE AFT PRESSURE BULKHEAD TEE FITTING NR 6, L14L. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND REPLACED THE TEE FITTING IAW ABX EA 53120037-006.Sep 6, 2001 · N942AX · Doug DC931 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR ABXA010479Frame · crackedFUSELAGE FRAME AT STATION 1076 WAS FOUND TO HAVE THREE CRACKS AT FASTENERS L13L AND L14L. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND REPLACED THE AFFECTED SECTION OF THE FRAME FROM LONGERON 10L TO 17L IAW DC-9 SRM 53-03.Sep 5, 2001 · N942AX · Doug DC931 · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR ABXA010480Support · corrodedFLOOR SUPPORT AT FUSELAGE STATION 945 WAS FOUND TO BE CORRODED ABOVE LONGERON 30. MAINTENANCE MANUFACTURED AND INSTALLED A SUPPORT SPLICE IAW DRAWING 99577 AND DC-9 SRM.Sep 1, 2001 · N942AX · Doug DC931 · Fuselage Main, Floor BeamSDR ABXA010482Stiffener · crackedRADIAL 5A ON AFT PRESSURE BULKHEAD WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED. REPAIRED THE RADIAL IAW SERVICE BULLETIN 53-166-W.Sep 1, 2001 · N942AX · Doug DC931 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR 0103069962Duct · stuckDURING SLAT EXTENSION, AIRCRAFT ROLLED TO THE RIGHT FOR APPROXIMATELY 2-3 SECONDS THEN ABRUPTLY STOPPED ROLL. CONSULTED MAINTENANCE CONTROL AND COM AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REMOVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE AND SOLID FILM LUBRICANT FROM TELESep 1, 2001 · N914RW · Doug DC931 · Airfoil Anti/De-ice SystemSDR ABXA010477Track · corrodedTHE CENTER SEAT TRACK AT STATION 237-275 WAS FOUND TO BE CORRODED. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE AFFECTED SECTION OF SEAT TRACK IAW DC-9 SRM.Aug 30, 2001 · N942AX · Doug DC931 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
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