Douglas DC-9

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SDR DALA2022121408106Drive Assy · unknownPD: RIBBON CABLE INCORRECTLY ROUTED AND SECURED - REMOVED, REROUTED AND SECURED CABLE. LOOSE AND MISSING CHASSIS AND WAVEGUIDE HARDWARE - REPLACED AND SECURED ALL HARDWARE. AZIMUTH MECHANICAL STOP DAMAGED - REPAIRED STOP. CLEANED AND LUBRICATED MOTORS AND DRIVNov 5, 2019 · Doug DC9 · Weather Radar SystemSDR FXGA201904251935Skin · gougedFS 1228 FUSELAGE SKIN GOUGE & DENTED BELOW 23L. BLEND OUT REQUIRES REPAIR WITHOUT DAMAGE REMOVAL. FS 1228 FUSELAGE SKIN GOUGE & DENTED BELOW 23L, BLEN OUT REQUIRES REPAIR WITHOUT DAMAGE REMOVAL IAW 54-04-2 FIG 2. REPAIR REQUIRES RE-INSPECTION @ 8,000 CYCLESApr 25, 2019 · N967CE · Doug DC9 · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR FXGA201931011913Floorbeam · corrodedFLOORBEAM STA 756, RBL 30 UPPER SURFACE CORROSION BLENDOUT. DRILL START DAMAGE TO MAIN CARGO DOOR FWD FRAME BEYOND SRM LIMITS. THE BLEND IS ADJACENT TO FASTENER THAT WAS NOTED TO BE A NAS1097AD6 RIVET BY THE CUSTOMER AND HAS A 0.400" EDGE MARGIN. THE TEE ISJan 31, 2019 · N935CE · Doug DC9 · Fuselage Main, Floor BeamSDR FXGA201931011901Skin · corrodedFUSELAGE SKIN JUST AFT OF STA 756 AT LONGERON 29R EXFOLIATION CORROSION REPAIR. FUSELAGE SKIN JUST AFT OF STA 756 AT LONGERON 29R WAS FOUND TO HAVE EXFOLIATION CORROSION. REPAIR FUSELAGE SKIN JUST AFT OF STA 756 AT LONGERON 29R.Jan 31, 2019 · N935CE · Doug DC9 · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR FXGA2019031200000Unknown · malfunctionedLOSS OF PRESSURIZATION @ FL250 RIGHT PACK WAS DMI. FOLLOWED QRH EMERGENCY CHECK LIST INSTRUCTIONS TO 10,000 FEET. DESCENDED PER QRH TO 10,000 FEET.Nov 10, 2018 · N935CE · Doug DC9 · Cabin Pressure Control SystemSDR FXGA201809281820Skin · crackedMAIN CARGO DOOR CORNER REPAIRS. REPAIR OF FUSELAGE SKIN CRACKS AT THE UPPER, FORWARD AND AFT CORNERS OF THE MAIN CARGO DOOR. REPAIR FUSELAGE SKIN CRACKS AT THE UPPER FORWARD AND AFT CORNER OF THE MAIN CARGO DOOR PER BOEING ISSUED 8900-9 AND BOEING SKETCH -09Sep 28, 2018 · N932CE · Doug DC9 · Cargo/Baggage DoorsSDR K11A2016110291504Window Frame · crackedCOCKPIT ENCLOSURE WINDOW SILL INTERNAL FRAME HAS A CRACK 1.3 INCHES AT BS 83 LBL 12Aug 19, 2016 · N915CK · Doug DC9 · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR K11A2016110291507Window Frame · crackedCOCKPIT ENCLOSURE WINDOW SILL INTERNAL FRAME CRACKED BS 83.55Aug 12, 2016 · Doug DC9 · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR K11A2016110291506Seat Track · corrodedSEAT TRACK CORRODED BS 323-394 RBL 45.Jul 25, 2016 · N915CK · Doug DC9 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach FittingsSDR K11A2016110291505Cusp Web · corrodedCUSP WEB CORRODED BS 624 - 642.Jul 25, 2016 · N915CK · Doug DC9 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR K11A2016110291503Frame · crackedBS 624 FRAME CRACKED LOWER FLANGE.Jun 23, 2016 · N915CK · Doug DC9 · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR K11A2016110291502Intercostal · crackedBS 604 - 623, STRINGER 1 INTERCOSTAL, CRACKED.Jun 17, 2016 · N915CK · Doug DC9 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR K11A2016110291501Gusset · crackedFRAME GUSSET CRACKED BS 332, RBL 60.Jun 16, 2016 · N915CK · Doug DC9 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR DALA1304799999Sleeve · damagedNR 1 ENGINE, THRUST REVERSER, LOWER HALF TRANSLATING SLEEVE INNER SKIN DAMAGED, OTBD AFT EDGE.Feb 19, 2013 · Doug DC9* · Engine Thrust ReverserSDR IU6R20120525Control Valve · crackedCONTROL VALVE HAS A BROKEN CRACKED AND PIN HOLE FOUND ON HOUSING.May 24, 2012 · Doug DC9* · Engine Thrust ReverserSDR CA090722004Filter Housing · fractured(CAN) DURING GROUND RUNS AFTER 3 HRS, CSD OIL LEVEL LIGHT ILLUMINATED. ENG WAS SHUTDOWN. AFTER EXITING THE ACFT, IT WAS FOUND THAT FILTER BOWL HAD COMPLETELY FRACTURED FROM THE FILTER HSG AND ALL OIL WAS LOST. AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATION, IT WAS FOUND THAT IJul 8, 2009 · Doug DC9 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR K11A2008112091502Door Frame · brokenGALLEY SERVICE DOOR FRAME BROKE APPROX STA 180 21 INCHES FROM BOTTOM OF DOOR STR 15 RT.Feb 23, 2007 · N915CK · Doug DC9* · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR 200700299Sign · failedSELF-ILLUMINATING EXIT LIGHT ON UPPER ANTI-COLLISION LIGHT ACCESS PANEL 5801A FAILED TEST IAW MM 11-00 PAGES 203 AND 204. REPLACED SELF-ILLUMINATING EXIT LIGHT ON UPPER ANTI-COLLISION LIGHT ACCESS PANEL, REF SRM 51-30-01 PG. 1Jan 10, 2007 · N941AA · Doug DC9 · Emergency LightingSDR ABXA050270Light · inoperativeFOUND MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT INTERMITTENT. REMOVED AND REPLACED MAIN ENTRY DOOR LIGHT ASSEMBLY AS REQUIRED PER DC-8 MM.Nov 10, 2005 · N817AX · Doug DC9* · Emergency LightingSDR ASMF200505013Link Assy · damagedDURING TRANSIT CHECK AT PLATFORM, A RIGHT NOSE GEAR FORWARD DOOR WAS DETECTED OPEN. SAFETY MECHANISM WAS VERY HARD. AIRCRAFT WAS SENT TO THE HANGAR AND NOSE LANDING GEAR DOOR ACTUATORS WERE REPLACED IAW MM 32-22-01, TESTED CORRECT.May 11, 2005 · N501AM · Doug DC9* · Nose/Tail Landing GearSDR 01083004Fire Loop · openLT ENGINE LOOP A (FIRE) LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT, FIRE DETECTOR LOOP ANNUNCIATOR, AND MASTER CAUTION LIGHT. FOUND SENSOR ELEMENT GROUND OUT. REPOSITIONED ELEMENT, OPS CHECK IAW MM 26-10-0. CHECKS GOOD.Aug 18, 2004 · N934LK · Doug DC9 · Fire DetectionSDR ABXA040316Longeron · corrodedFORWARD CARGO STA 480, LONGERON 31 LEFT CORRODED. FABRICATED REPAIR AND REPAIRED AREA IAW REA D853-49998-MR.Aug 17, 2004 · N817AX · Doug DC9 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/StringerSDR 041204SO3501Battery · damagedBOTH LAVATORY SMOKE DETECTORS WENT OFF DURING TAKE-OFF. FOUND DETECTOR BROKEN AND TAMPERED WITH. R & R RT AND LT AFT LAVATORY SMOKE DETECTOR BATTERIES.Apr 12, 2004 · N935D · Doug DC9 · Smoke DetectionSDR 02240401WPProximity Sensor · malfunctionedON LANDING INTO ABE DURING GEAR EXTENSION LEFT MAIN GEAR UNSAFE LIGHT CAME ON WITH NO GREEN DOWN AND LOCK LIGHT ON. WENT THROUGH CHECK LIST AND LANDED. REPLACED LEFT GEAR DOWN LOCK PROXIMITY SENSOR IAW DC9 MM 32-60-01. OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMAL.Feb 8, 2004 · N933J · Doug DC9 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR 02240402WPDuct · brokenAFTER TAKEOFF THE RT ENGINE FIRE WARNING LOOP (A) LIGHT ILLUMINATED. SHORTLY, AFTER THE FIRE WARNING LOOP (B) ILLUMINATED WITH FULL ENGINE FIRE INDICATIONS. MAINTENANCE FOUND BROKEN COUPLING ON THE COWL ANTI-ICE DUCT, REMOVED AND REPLACED DUCT ASSEMBLY IAW MFeb 1, 2004 · N934LK · Doug DC9 · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice SystemSDR MEX2004014Regulator Valve · failedAC PERFORMED UNSCHEDULED LANDING DUE TO A PRESSURIZATION FAILURE. CAPT REPORTED, DURING CRUISE AT FL35 WHEN ANTI-ICE WAS TURNED ON CABIN CLIMB INDICATION MOVES ALTERNATIVELY +/- 1000 FT. PRESSURIZATION CONTROL VALVE WENT TO OPEN W/O CONTROL, HAVING UNCONTROLJan 9, 2004 · N501AM · Doug DC9* · Pressure Regulator/Outflow ValveSDR MEX2003551Actuator · failedAIRCRAFT TURNED BACK, STRONG VIBRATION IN FUSELAGE. ARRIVING IT WAS DETECTED THAT THE LT NLG DOOR WAS OPENED. THE FUSELAGE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED, ALL CORRECT. AIRCRAFT TAKEN TO HANGAR, BOTH NLG DOOR ACTUATORS WERE REPLACED AND SYSTEM TESTED IAW MM 32-22-01Dec 15, 2003 · N501AM · Doug DC9* · Landing Gear Door ActuatorSDR MEX2003490Target · out of adjustAIRCRAFT RETURNED OF FLIGHT, FORWARD DOOR LIGHT COME ON. TECHNICAL PERSONNEL CHECKED DOOR BEING CLOSED. LIGHT INDICATION WAS DEFERRED IAW MM 52-7. DURING OVERNIGHT SERVICE, AND DOOR TARGET WAS ADJUSTED. OPERATIONAL TEST WAS PERFORMED IAW MM 33-30-00.(K)Oct 15, 2003 · N501AM · Doug DC9* · Door Warning SystemSDR ABXA030365Fitting · crackedFITTING IN RIGHT WHEEL WELL DAMAGED (CRACKED). FABRICATED NEW PART REF: ST-9300-01 AND PARTS FABRICATION RECORD WO 600179300 AND IAW SRM.Sep 8, 2003 · N815AX · Doug DC9* · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR ABXA030366Fitting · crackedFITTING IN RT WHEEL WELL DAMAGED (CRACKED). FABRICATED NEW PART REF: ST-9300-01 AND PARTS FABRICATION RECORD WO 600179300 AND IAW SRM.Sep 8, 2003 · N815AX · Doug DC9* · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR 2003F00558Turbine Wheel · failedPOSSIBLE UNCONTAINED FAILURE OF TURBINE WHEEL.Aug 19, 2003 · N502ME · Doug DC9* · APU Core EngineSDR MWEA030233Switch · dirtyRECEIVED TAKEOFF WARNING HORN WHILE ADVANCING THROTTLES. -- CLEANED STICKY SWITCH.May 25, 2003 · N206ME · Doug DC9 · Central WarningSDR MEX2003156Valve · failedAIRCRAFT AIR TURNBACK, DURING CLIMB AT 8,000 FT THE (TAIL COP TEMP HI) COMES ON. IT WAS VERIFIED BY LEAKS AND THE ENGINE EXTINGUISHER WAS CHECKED ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DECAL. NO LEAKS WERE DETECTED. THE LT AIR CONDITIONING PACK WAS DEFERRED BY MEL. THE PRESSMay 4, 2003 · N501AM · Doug DC9* · Cabin Cooling SystemSDR MEX2003125Indicator · failedAIRCRAFT AIR TURNBACK, AFTER TAKE OFF CIRCUIT BREAKER F4 OF WX RADAR UNIT WAS TRIPPEC WITH WX RADAR OUT OF SERVICE INDICATIONS. AT PLATFORM WEATHER RADAR INDICATOR WAS REPLACED IAW MM, TESTS CORRECT.Apr 7, 2003 · N501AM · Doug DC9* · Weather Radar SystemSDR MEX2002368Bearing · damagedAIRCRAFT RETURN TO PLATFORM DUE TO A NOISE IN NOSE NLG BEARINGS. WHEELS AND NOSE LANDING GEAR WERE CHECKED FOR GENERAL CONDITION, ALL CORRECT. AIRCRAFT WAS TAXED TO CONFIRM THE NOISE ON NLG WHEELS. BOTH WHEELS WERE REPLACED IAW MM.Dec 19, 2002 · N501AM · Doug DC9* · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR AT0200077Floorboard · corrodedCPCP, METALLIC FLOORBOARDS AND HONEYCOMB STRUCTURE INSPECTION. LEVEL 2 CORROSION FINDINGS.Aug 10, 2002 · N836 · Doug DC9 · Fuselage Floor PanelSDR GTIA020292Autopilot Sys · malfunctionedAEX - AUTOPILOT TURNS A/C RIGHT WITH TURN KNOB CENTERED AUTOPILOT OVER TRIMS AIRCRAFT DURING TURNS RESULTING IN LARGE OUT OF TRIM CORRECTIONS. (M)Apr 17, 2002 · N130NK · Doug DC9 · Autopilot SystemSDR MWEA010389Indicator · failedADVANCING THROTTLES FOR TAKE OFF, LEFT EPR GUAGE FLAGGED. TRIED ENGINE ANTI-ICE BUT NO HELP. WHEN ENGINE SHUT DOWN AT GATE GUAGE FLAGGED AGAIN. REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE EPR INDICATOR IAW MM 77-10-00.Mar 24, 2001 · N809ME · Doug DC9* · Engine Pressure Ratio (EPR)SDR N879980Brake · damagedAXLE NUT LOOSE DAMAGED BRAKE ASSEMBLY. NR 1 AND 2 STATORS DAMAGED. NR 1 AND 2 ROTORS DAMAGED. 5 OUT OF 7 SPRING CAPSULES DAMAGED. CUSTOMER CLAIM OF: AXLE NUT LOOSE DAMAGED BRAKE ASSEMBLY.Feb 5, 2001 · Doug DC9* · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR CA010125003Turbine · failed(CAN) OPERATOR REPORTED: ENGINE EPR DROPPED FROM 2.1 DOWN TO ABOUT 1.6 ON TAKEOFF ROLL.- F/A REPORTED LOUD BANG. - OCCURENCE DATE: DECEMBER 17, 2000.SHOP INDUCTION DATE: JANUARY 17, 2001-01-19.PROBABLE CAUSE: LOW PRESSURE TURBINE FAILURE. 2001-01-29 TC: A USA Dec 17, 2000 · Doug DC9 · Turbine SectionSDR 173CWarning System · activated0305927: DURING CRUISE WITH LT GENERATOR INOPERATIVE, APU HIGH OIL TEMPERATURE CAME ON. CHECK LIST WAS PERFORMED AND FLIGHT DIVERTED TO RNG.IT WAS PERFORMED INSPECTION CHECK TO APU FOR CONDITION AND PERFORMED OPERATIONAL TEST IAW AMM 49-00-00 PAGE 501. IT DID Dec 11, 2000 · N190 · Doug DC9* · APU Indicating SystemSDR GTIA000304Light · inoperativeDISCREPANCY: PATH LIGHTING COMING LOOSE AT ROWS 10 AND 22. F/A REPORTS WIRES EXPOSED.CORRECTIVE ACTION: RESECURED PATH LIGHT COVERS AT ROWS 10 AND 22. OPS CHECK OPS MD80 M/M 33-51-00Oct 8, 2000 · N603CA · Doug DC9* · Emergency LightingSDR 20000828SH003Nut · wornPART REMOVED DUE METAL SHAVING IN GREASE. BENCH CHECK INSPECTION PER DC9 OHM 27-41-1 (WITHOUT DISASSEMBLY) INCLUDED CHECK OF NUT/SCREW RADIAL CLEARANCE, SCREW CONCENTRICITY AND AXIAL END PLAY OF SCREW ASSY. ALL 3 CHECKS WERE SATISFACTORY. REMOVAL OF NUT 591Aug 7, 2000 · Doug DC9 · Stabilizer Control SystemSDR CALA0000706Seat Track · corrodedINSPECTION FOUND LEFT O/B SEAT TRACK CORRODED AT STA 470, LBL 44.5. THE SEAT TRACK WAS REMOVED AND A NEW SECTION WAS INSTALLED IAW SRM 51-30-3, 51-10-3, AND 53-05, FIGURE 4.May 18, 2000 · N14879 · Doug DC9* · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach FittingsSDR 2000ZZZX407Wheel · brokenBROKEN HUB. UNDER INVESTIGATION.Jan 20, 2000 · Doug DC9* · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR MWEA99369Evac Slide · detachedMAIN CABIN DOOR EMERGENCY SLIDE PIN IS OUT. REINSTALLED SLIDE COVER.Jun 26, 1999 · N212ME · Doug DC9 · Emergency EquipmentSDR 98ZZZX2705Side Brace · crackedA CRACK WAS FOUND AT THE SHANK END APPROXIMATELY 90 DEGREES FROM THE MLG. THE CRACK WAS 1 INCH LONG AND .015 INCH DEEP. FIXED SIDE BRACE ATTACHES TO THE MAIN LANDING GEAR SIDE BRACE.Jun 18, 1998 · Doug DC9 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 98ZZZX1850Link · crackedTHREE LINKS FOUND CRACKED USING DOUGLAS NDT 8-1 INSPECTION. THESE LINKS ARE NEW. LINKS ARE AFFECTED BY AD 96-10-11, DOUGLAS SB 78-66. THIS HAS BEEN REPORTED TO DOUGLAS ON 5-5-98.Apr 1, 1998 · Doug DC9* · Engine Thrust ReverserSDR CA980305014Blade · broken(CAN) DURING REGULAR SHOP VISIT A 2ND STAGE LP COMPRESSOR BLADE WAS FOUND WITH ONE LUG OF THE REAR STRAP BROKEN OFF.Feb 9, 1998 · Doug DC9 · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR 96ZZZX5566Disconnect Clamp · wrong partBOLT USED TO CONNECT CLAMP ON DISCONNECT PLUNGER SHAFT PROTRUDES .5 INCH INTO CAVITY. OEM MANUAL SPECIFIES NAS1352-3-8, FOUND DASH 12 TO BE INSTALLED IN UNIT.Oct 1, 1996 · Doug DC9 · Alternator-Generator Drive
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