Douglas DC-9-83

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SDR ASAA9780274Pin · brokenSEA - AFTER ARRIVAL OF FLT 705 - CREW REPORTED, THE L2 DOOR HANDLE WAS RUBBING ON DOOR FRAME MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO GRIP HANDLE. REPLACED THE L2 DOOR HANDLE RETAINING PIN AND OPERATED NORMALLY. (M)Nov 25, 1997 · N942AS · Doug DC983 · Service DoorsSDR ORJA9851Seat Track · corrodedLEVEL 2 CORROSION FLOOR TRACK CORRODED OUT OF LIMITS IN AFT PIT RIGHT SIDE 12 INCHES AFT OF DOOR OPENING. REMOVED DAMAGED SEAT TRACK AND REINSTALLED SERVICEABLE SEAT TRACK IAW DC-9 SRM NR 51-30-1. (M)Nov 23, 1997 · N872RA · Doug DC983 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach FittingsSDR ASAA9780273Light · defectiveLAX - DURING MAINTENANCE CHECK, THE FORWARD PORTABLE EMERGENCY LIGHT WAS FOUND INOPERATIVE. REPLACED THE LIGHT ASSEMBLY AND OPERATED NORMALLY. (M)Nov 23, 1997 · N961AS · Doug DC983 · Emergency LightingSDR AALA972244Connector · looseSFO - DURING OVERNIGHT CHECK, FLOOR TRACK EMERGENCY LIGHTS AT FORWARD GALLEY TO ROW 20D ARE INTERMITTENT. RECONNECTED AND LOCKED DETACHED STRIP LIGHT CONNECTOR. SYSTEM GROUND CHECKED, NORMAL OPERATION. (X)Nov 23, 1997 · N572AA · Doug DC983 · Emergency LightingSDR ORJA97204Switches · failedAIR TURN BACK, SLATS DISAGREE LIGHT ON AFTER FLAP/SLAT RETRACTION AFTER TAKEOFF SLATS VISUALLY VERIFIED EXTENDED IN FLIGH TWITH FLAP/SLAT HANDLE IN O/RET POSITION. REMOVED AND REPLACED FLAP/SLAT HANDLE POS SWITCHES PERFORMED TEST OF FLAP/SLAT HANDLE POS SWITCNov 22, 1997 · N873RA · Doug DC983 · Leading Edge Slat Position Indicating SystemSDR ASAA9780272Light · brokenSEA - PRIOR TO DEPARTURE OF FLIGHT 530, CREW REPORTED THE EMERGENCY FLOOR TRACK LIGHTS IN THE FORWARD CABIN WERE INOPERATIVE. REPLACED LIGHT SOCKET ASSEMBLY AND TRACK COVER AND OPERATED NORMALLY. (M)Nov 21, 1997 · N947AS · Doug DC983 · Emergency LightingSDR ASAA9780271Batteries · dischargedSEA - DURING MAINTENANCE CHECK, THE OVERHEAD EMERGENCY LIGHTS IN THE AFT CABIN WERE FOUND INOPERATIVE. REPLACED THE BATTERIES IN THE POWER SUPPLY AND OPERATED NORMALLY. (M)Nov 21, 1997 · N939AS · Doug DC983 · Emergency LightingSDR ASAA9780270Batteries · dischargedSEA - DURING MAINTENANCE CHECK, THE OVERHEAD EMERGENCY LIGHTS IN THE MID CABIN WERE FOUND INOPERATIVE. REPLACED THE BATTERIES IN THE POWER SUPPLY AND OPERATED NORMALLY. (M)Nov 21, 1997 · N939AS · Doug DC983 · Emergency LightingSDR ASAA9780269Connector · disconnectedSEA - DURING MAINTENANCE CHECK, THE EMERGENCY FLOOR TRACK LIGHTS IN THE FORWARD CABIN WERE FOUND INOPERATIVE. RECONNECTED CONNECTOR TO LIGHT ASSEMBLY AND OPERATED NORMALLY. (M)Nov 21, 1997 · N939AS · Doug DC983 · Emergency LightingSDR AALA972218Wire · miswiredDFW - DURING OVERNIGHT CHECK, FOUND EMERGENCY EXIT FLOOR PATH LIGHTS AT ROW 21 AND AFT INOPERATIVE. CORRECTED FLAT WIRE POLARITY. SYSTEM GROUND CHECKED, NORMAL OPERATION. (X)Nov 20, 1997 · N596AA · Doug DC983 · Light System WiringSDR ASAA9780268Sign · meltedSEA - DURING MAINTENANCE CHECK, FOUND THE RT FORWARD OVERWING EMERGENCY EXIT IDENTIFIER HAS ONE LAMP AND CIRCUIT PLATE MELTED. REPLACED THE LAMP AND CIRCUIT PLATE ASSEMBLY AND OPERATED NORMALLY. (M)Nov 19, 1997 · N942AS · Doug DC983 · Emergency LightingSDR ORJA9850Angle · corrodedLEVEL 2 CORROSION, FORWARD LAV FORWARD FLOOR ANGLE CORRODED. REPLACED FORWARD LAV FLOOR ANGLE IAW EA 13-25 EA011. (M)Nov 17, 1997 · N872RA · Doug DC983 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR ORJA9849Angle · corrodedLEVEL 2 CORROSION, FORWARD LAV INBOARD FLOOR ANGLE CORRODED. REMOVED CORRODED ANGLE FABRICATED NEW ANGLE IAW DC-9 SRM 51-10-3. INSTALLED ANGLE IAW DC-9 SRM 51-30-1. (M)Nov 17, 1997 · N872RA · Doug DC983 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR ASAA9780267Connector · disconnectedPDX - PRIOR TO DEPARTURE OF FLIGHT 507, CREW REPORTED THE EMERGENCY FLOOR TRACK LIGHT IN THE FORWARD CABIN WERE INOPERATIVE. RECONNCECTED CONNECTOR TO LIGHT AT ROW 3 AND OPERATED NORMALLY. (M)Nov 17, 1997 · N962AS · Doug DC983 · Emergency LightingSDR ASAA9780266Bayonet · stuckSEA - BEFORE DEPARTURE OF FLIGHT 325, CREW REPORTED THE L2 DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE. FOUND BAYONET GUIDE ASSEMBLY STUCK IN CLOSED POSITION, CLEANED ROLLER TRACK AND OPERATED NORMALLY. (M)Nov 16, 1997 · N977AS · Doug DC983 · Service DoorsSDR ORJA97192Power Supply · inoperativeTWO EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOP. REMOVED AND REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHT POWER SUPPLY PER MM, OPS CHECK GOOD. (M)Nov 14, 1997 · N832RA · Doug DC983 · Emergency LightingSDR ORJA97208Fuel Control · failedRETURN TO GATE FOR LT ENGINE WILL NOT START. RPM N2 AT 40 PERCENT WHEN START SWITCH RELEASED. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 1 ENGINE FUEL CONTROL PER MM 73-12-02. NR 1 ENGINE START SEQUENCE IS OPS NORMAL. NR 1 FUEL CONTROL LEAK CHECK IS OK. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO Nov 10, 1997 · N878RA · Doug DC983 · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR ORJA97189Fuel Control · failedRETURN TO GATE FOR LEFT ENGINE WILL NOT START. RPM N2 AT 40 PERCENT WHEN START SWITCH RELEASED. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 1 ENGINE FUEL CONTROL PR MM 73-12-01. NR 1 ENGINE START SEQUENCE IS OPS NORMAL. NR 1 FUEL CONTROL LEAK CHECK IS OK. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TNov 10, 1997 · N878RA · Doug DC983 · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR ASAA9780264Light · defectiveSEA - DURING MAINTENANCE CHECK, THE FORWARD PORTABLE EMERGENCY LIGHT WAS FOUND INOPERATIVE. REPLACED THE LIGHT ASSEMBLY AND OPERATED NORMALLY. (M)Nov 9, 1997 · N939AS · Doug DC983 · Emergency LightingSDR ASAA9780262Handle Pin · brokenSEA - AFTER ARRIVAL OF FLT 513, CREW REPORTED THE L2 DOOR HANDLE WOULD NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. REPLACED THE L2 DOOR HANDLE RETAINING PIN AND OPERATED NORMALLY. (M)Nov 7, 1997 · N969AS · Doug DC983 · Service DoorsSDR TWAA9713203Pt2 Line · looseLAS - FLT 501 - DURING CLIMB, THE NR 2 ENGINE, S/N 1405, LOST POWER. THE PT2 LINE WAS FOUND LOOSE, RESECURED LINE. OPERATIONAL CHECKS AND ENGINE RUN NORMAL. (M)Nov 6, 1997 · N9403W · Doug DC983 · Fuel Controlling SystemSDR ASAA9780261Light · defectivePDX - DURING MAINTENANCE CHECK, THE FORWARD PORTABLE EMERGENCY LIGHT WAS FOUND INOPERATIVE. REPLACED THE LIGHT ASSEMBLY AND OPERATED NORMALLY. (M)Nov 6, 1997 · N977AS · Doug DC983 · Emergency LightingSDR ORJA97185Starter · failedRIGHT ENGINE WOULD NOT ROTATE. STARTER LIGHT ON. RETURN TO GATE. REPLACED STARTER, OPS OK. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)Nov 5, 1997 · N836RA · Doug DC983 · Engine StarterSDR AALA972116Doubler · corrodedTUL - FOUND CORROSION ON SILL/PLATE ON BOTTOM OF AFT CARGO DOOR FRAME. INSTALLED DOUBLER IAW AARD 53-10-00-3. (M)Nov 5, 1997 · N570AA · Doug DC983 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR ORJA97092Fan Blade · failedONE FAN BLADE FAILED APPROX .5 INCH FROM ROT. THE LEADING EDGE ON THE CONCAVE SURFACE HAD UNDETERMINED DAMAGE WHERE THE FAILURE ORIGINATED. THE CAUSE OF THE DAMAGE COULD NOT BE POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED. (M)Nov 3, 1997 · N875RA · Doug DC983 · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR AALA972100Track · corrodedTUL - FOUND CORROSION AROUND FASTENERS ON TIE DOWN TRACK AT STATION 1119 BETWEEN L27R TO L28R, (RT TIE DOWN TRACK). INSTALLED NEW TIE DOWN TRACK PER SRM 51. (M)Nov 3, 1997 · N570AA · Doug DC983 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach FittingsSDR TWAA9713103Lamp · brokenSTL - FLT 169 - DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE EMERGENCY EGRESS LIGHT AT ROW 6 WAS FOUND INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE LAMP MODULE, MFG PN 0105606-003, MANUFACTURED BY LUMINATOR AIRCRAFT PRODUCTS. OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMAL. CHECK C - 1-23-97 - JFK. Nov 2, 1997 · N9406W · Doug DC983 · Emergency LightingSDR ORJA97184Fuel Contl Unit · failedON APPROACH IN ORD, LEFT ENGINE WOULD NOT RESPOND TO THROTTLE MOVEMENT. THE TEMP INCREASED AND THE ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN. ENGINE FUEL CONTROL WAS REPLACED, ACCOMPLISHED OPERATIONAL CHECKS, ALL PARAMETERS NORMAL. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)Oct 31, 1997 · N832RA · Doug DC983 · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR ASAA9780260Wire · disconnectedPDX - PRIOR TO DEPARTURE OF FLT 480, CREW REPORTED THE EMERGENCY FLOOR TRACK LIGHTS IN THE FORWARD CABIN WERE INOPERATIVE. RECONNECTED WIRING TO LIGHT AT ROW 1 AND OPERATED NORMALLY. (M)Oct 31, 1997 · N962AS · Doug DC983 · Light System WiringSDR ASAA9780259Mechanism · out of adjustSEA - PRIOR TO DEPARTURE OF FLIGHT 546, CREW REPORTED THE L2 DOOR WOULD NOT FULLY OPEN. ADJUSTED THE L2 DOOR MECHANISM AND OPERATED NORMALLY. (M)Oct 29, 1997 · N942AS · Doug DC983 · Service DoorsSDR ASAA9780258Slide · failed testOAK - DURING C-CHECK, THE TAIL CONE EMERGENCY EVACUATION SLIDE FAILED THE EMERGENCY LIGHT AMP TEST. REPLACED THE TAIL CONE EMERGENCY EVACUATION SLIDE ASSEMBLY. (X)Oct 27, 1997 · N962AS · Doug DC983 · Escape SlideSDR ASAA9780256Jamb · corrodedBFM - DURING 30K CHECK, CORROSION WAS FOUND ON R1 DOOR JAMB LOWER FORWARD CORNER. REPLACED LOWER SECTION OF R1 DOOR JAMB IAW DC9 SRM 53-05, FIG 55. TT: 29,023 HOURS. TC: 17,222. (X)Oct 23, 1997 · N939AS · Doug DC983 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR ASAA9780255Skin · creasedBFM - DURNG 30K CHECK, CREASE WAS FOUND ON RT WING OUTBOARD FLAP INBOARD FIXED VANE. REPAIRED WITH BONDED DOUBLER IAW ASA EA 5750-01254. TT: 29,023 HOURS. TC: 17,222. (X)Oct 23, 1997 · N939AS · Doug DC983 · Leading Edge DevicesSDR ASAA9780253Retaining Pin · brokenSEA - AFTER ARRIVAL OF FLT 191, CREW REPORTED THE L2 DOOR HANDLE WAS NOT POSITIONED CORRECTLY. REPLACED THE L2 DOOR HANDLE RETAINING PIN AND OPERATED NORMALLY. (M)Oct 21, 1997 · N969AS · Doug DC983 · Service DoorsSDR ASAA9780252Web · corrodedBFM - DURING 30K CHECK, CORROSION WAS FOUND ON CUSP MEMBRANE AT LONGERON 18L AND FS 930. REMOVED DAMAGED AREA AND INSTALLED DOUBLER IAW ASA EA 5310-01556. TT: 29,023 HOURS. TC: 17,222. (X)Oct 21, 1997 · N939AS · Doug DC983 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR NOCA0797Light · brokenL1 ENTRY DOOR PORTABLE EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY CHARGE SWITCH BROKEN. REPLACED PORTABLE BATTERY PACK LIGHT ASSEMBLY. (M)Oct 20, 1997 · N183NA · Doug DC983 · Emergency LightingSDR ASAA9780251Hinge Arm · groovedBFM - DURING 30K CHECK, GROOVED BUSHINGS WERE FOUND ON RT WING OUTBOARD FLAP INBOARD HINGE ARM PIVOT AND CORROSION IN BORE. REPAIRED IAW ASA EA 5750-01256. TT: 29,023 HOURS. TC: 17222. (X)Oct 20, 1997 · N939AS · Doug DC983 · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR ASAA9780250Hinge Arm · galledBFM - DURING 30K CHECK, GALLED BUSHINGS WERE FOUND ON LT WING OUTBOARD FLAP INBOARD HINGE ARM LOWER MOUNT BOLT AND CORROSION ON INBOARD LUG. REPAIRED IAW ASA EA 5750-01256. (X)Oct 20, 1997 · N939AS · Doug DC983 · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR ORJA97178Battery Pack · dischargedFORWARD EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOP. REPLACED BATTERY PACK. OPS CHECK GOOD. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)Oct 19, 1997 · N834RA · Doug DC983 · Emergency LightingSDR TWAA9712601Sensor · failedCMH - FLT 167 - DURING TAKEOFF ROLL, GOT TEMPERATURE OVERHEAT LIGHT ON BRAKES. TAKEOFF REJECTED. REPLACED RIGHT OUTBOARD BRAKE TEMPERATURE SENSOR. OPERATIONAL CHECK OK. CC-02 LAX 8-26-97. (X)Oct 17, 1997 · N9413T · Doug DC983 · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR ASAA9780248Switch · malfunctionSEA - AFTER ARRIVAL OF FLT 577, CREW REPORTED THE EMERGENCY FLOOR TRACK LIGHTS ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY DURING FLIGHT. ACCOMPLISHED OPERATIONAL CHECK OF EMERGENCY FLOOR TRACK LIGHTING SYSTEM, UNABLE TO DUPLICATE DISCREPANCY. PRECAUTIONARY REPLACED THE EMERGOct 17, 1997 · N977AS · Doug DC983 · Emergency LightingSDR TWAA9713802Turbine Blade · failedABQ - FLT 160 - AFTER TAKEOFF, AT 200 FEET, THE LEFT ENGINE FAILED. SHUT DOWN ENGINE. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES FOLLOWED. ENGINE CHANGED. A SECOND STAGE TURBINE BLADE FAILED. AIRFOIL SEPARATED FROM ROOT AT INNER END DUE TO FATIGUE CRACK. (M)Oct 15, 1997 · N931TW · Doug DC983 · Turbine SectionSDR ORJA97174Structure · vibrationRETURNED TO GATE DUE TO SEVERE AIRFRAME VIBRATION. INSPECTED BOTH ENGINE INLET AND EXHAUST IAW MM 72-00-00. NO DEFECTS NOTED. PERFORMED POWER ASSURANCE CHECK IAW 71-00-00. ALL INDICATIONS NORMAL. ALSO, OBSERVED NORMAL OPERATION OF ANTI-SURGE AND BLEED VALOct 15, 1997 · N876RA · Doug DC983 · Aircraft StructuresSDR ASAA9780247Emerg Evac Slide · low pressurePDX - DURING MAINTENANCE CHECK, THE R1 DOOR EMERGENCY EVACUATION SLIDE INFLATION BOTTLE PRESSURE WAS FOUND LOW. REPLACED THE R1 DOOR EMERGENCY EVACUATION SLIDE ASSEMBLY. (M)Oct 14, 1997 · N965AS · Doug DC983 · Escape SlideSDR ORJA97182Angle · corrodedLEVEL 2 CORROSION FOUND AT FWD LAVATORY THRESHOLD ANGLE. REMOVED CORRODED ANGLE. FABRICATED NEW ANGLE IAW MD-80 SRM 51-10-2. INSTALLED IAW MD-80 SRM 51-30-2. (M)Oct 11, 1997 · N871RA · Doug DC983 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR AALA971929Light · brokenRDU - DURING OVERNIGHT CHECK, EMERGENCY LIGHT AT AFT VENTRAL STAIR BROKEN. REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHT AT AFT VENTRAL STAIR. SYSTEM GROUND CHECKED NORMAL OPERATION. (M)Oct 11, 1997 · N76202 · Doug DC983 · Emergency LightingSDR ASAA9780246Seat Track · corrodedBFM - DURING 30K CHECK, CORROSION WAS FOUND ON SEAT TRACK FROM FS 1032 TO 1309. REPLACED SEAT TRACK IAW DC9 SRM 51-30-00. (M)Oct 10, 1997 · N939AS · Doug DC983 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach FittingsSDR ASAA9780245Skin · crackedBFM - DURING 30K CHECK, PUNCTURE WAS FOUND IN RT WING INBOARD FLAP OUTBOARD VANE ON INBOARD LOWER SURFACE. REMOVED DAMAGED AREA AND INSTALLED DOUBLER IAW DC9 SRM 51-70-02. (M)Oct 10, 1997 · N939AS · Doug DC983 · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR ASAA9780242Harness · failedSEA - DURING MAINTENANCE CHECK, THE THREE FORWARD EMERGENCY EXIT FLOOR TRACK LIGHTS WERE FOUND INOPERATIVE. REPLACED HARNESS AT THIRD TRACK LIGHT AND LIGHTS OPERATED NORMALLY. (M)Oct 10, 1997 · N964AS · Doug DC983 · Emergency LightingSDR ASAA9780241Light · inoperativeSEA - DURING MAINTENANCE CHECK, TWO TAILCONE EMERGENCY LIGHTS WERE FOUND INOPERATIVE. REPLACED AFT MOST CATWALK ILLUMINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLY AND OPERATED NORMALLY. (M)Oct 10, 1997 · N964AS · Doug DC983 · Emergency Lighting
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