# Service difficulty reports: Douglas DC-9

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

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- [SDR DALA2022121408106](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2022121408106.md): Drive Assy · unknown · Nov 5, 2019 · Doug DC9 · Weather Radar System
  > PD: 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 DRIV
- [SDR FXGA201904251935](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGA201904251935.md): Skin · gouged · Apr 25, 2019 · N967CE · Doug DC9 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > FS 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 CYCLES
- [SDR FXGA201931011913](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGA201931011913.md): Floorbeam · corroded · Jan 31, 2019 · N935CE · Doug DC9 · Fuselage Main, Floor Beam
  > FLOORBEAM 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 IS
- [SDR FXGA201931011901](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGA201931011901.md): Skin · corroded · Jan 31, 2019 · N935CE · Doug DC9 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > FUSELAGE 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.
- [SDR FXGA2019031200000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGA2019031200000.md): Unknown · malfunctioned · Nov 10, 2018 · N935CE · Doug DC9 · Cabin Pressure Control System
  > LOSS OF PRESSURIZATION @ FL250 RIGHT PACK WAS DMI. FOLLOWED QRH EMERGENCY CHECK LIST INSTRUCTIONS TO 10,000 FEET. DESCENDED PER QRH TO 10,000 FEET.
- [SDR FXGA201809281820](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGA201809281820.md): Skin · cracked · Sep 28, 2018 · N932CE · Doug DC9 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
  > MAIN 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 -09
- [SDR K11A2016110291504](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/K11A2016110291504.md): Window Frame · cracked · Aug 19, 2016 · N915CK · Doug DC9 · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > COCKPIT ENCLOSURE WINDOW SILL INTERNAL FRAME HAS A CRACK 1.3 INCHES AT BS 83 LBL 12
- [SDR K11A2016110291507](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/K11A2016110291507.md): Window Frame · cracked · Aug 12, 2016 · Doug DC9 · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > COCKPIT ENCLOSURE WINDOW SILL INTERNAL FRAME CRACKED BS 83.55
- [SDR K11A2016110291506](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/K11A2016110291506.md): Seat Track · corroded · Jul 25, 2016 · N915CK · Doug DC9 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > SEAT TRACK CORRODED BS 323-394 RBL 45.
- [SDR K11A2016110291505](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/K11A2016110291505.md): Cusp Web · corroded · Jul 25, 2016 · N915CK · Doug DC9 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > CUSP WEB CORRODED BS 624 - 642.
- [SDR K11A2016110291503](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/K11A2016110291503.md): Frame · cracked · Jun 23, 2016 · N915CK · Doug DC9 · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > BS 624 FRAME CRACKED LOWER FLANGE.
- [SDR K11A2016110291502](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/K11A2016110291502.md): Intercostal · cracked · Jun 17, 2016 · N915CK · Doug DC9 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > BS 604 - 623, STRINGER 1 INTERCOSTAL, CRACKED.
- [SDR K11A2016110291501](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/K11A2016110291501.md): Gusset · cracked · Jun 16, 2016 · N915CK · Doug DC9 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > FRAME GUSSET CRACKED BS 332, RBL 60.
- [SDR DALA1304799999](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA1304799999.md): Sleeve · damaged · Feb 19, 2013 · Doug DC9* · Engine Thrust Reverser
  > NR 1 ENGINE, THRUST REVERSER, LOWER HALF TRANSLATING SLEEVE INNER SKIN DAMAGED, OTBD AFT EDGE.
- [SDR IU6R20120525](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IU6R20120525.md): Control Valve · cracked · May 24, 2012 · Doug DC9* · Engine Thrust Reverser
  > CONTROL VALVE HAS A BROKEN CRACKED AND PIN HOLE FOUND ON HOUSING.
- [SDR CA090722004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090722004.md): Filter Housing · fractured · Jul 8, 2009 · Doug DC9 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System
  > (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 I
- [SDR K11A2008112091502](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/K11A2008112091502.md): Door Frame · broken · Feb 23, 2007 · N915CK · Doug DC9* · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > GALLEY SERVICE DOOR FRAME BROKE APPROX STA 180 21 INCHES FROM BOTTOM OF DOOR STR 15 RT.
- [SDR 200700299](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/200700299.md): Sign · failed · Jan 10, 2007 · N941AA · Doug DC9 · Emergency Lighting
  > SELF-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. 1
- [SDR ABXA050270](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA050270.md): Light · inoperative · Nov 10, 2005 · N817AX · Doug DC9* · Emergency Lighting
  > FOUND MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT INTERMITTENT. REMOVED AND REPLACED MAIN ENTRY DOOR LIGHT ASSEMBLY AS REQUIRED PER DC-8 MM.
- [SDR ASMF200505013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASMF200505013.md): Link Assy · damaged · May 11, 2005 · N501AM · Doug DC9* · Nose/Tail Landing Gear
  > DURING 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.
- [SDR 01083004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/01083004.md): Fire Loop · open · Aug 18, 2004 · N934LK · Doug DC9 · Fire Detection
  > LT 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.
- [SDR ABXA040316](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA040316.md): Longeron · corroded · Aug 17, 2004 · N817AX · Doug DC9 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer
  > FORWARD CARGO STA 480, LONGERON 31 LEFT CORRODED. FABRICATED REPAIR AND REPAIRED AREA IAW REA D853-49998-MR.
- [SDR 041204SO3501](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/041204SO3501.md): Battery · damaged · Apr 12, 2004 · N935D · Doug DC9 · Smoke Detection
  > BOTH LAVATORY SMOKE DETECTORS WENT OFF DURING TAKE-OFF. FOUND DETECTOR BROKEN AND TAMPERED WITH. R & R RT AND LT AFT LAVATORY SMOKE DETECTOR BATTERIES.
- [SDR 02240401WP](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/02240401WP.md): Proximity Sensor · malfunctioned · Feb 8, 2004 · N933J · Doug DC9 · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > ON 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.
- [SDR 02240402WP](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/02240402WP.md): Duct · broken · Feb 1, 2004 · N934LK · Doug DC9 · Air Intake Anti/De-Ice System
  > AFTER 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 M
- [SDR MEX2004014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MEX2004014.md): Regulator Valve · failed · Jan 9, 2004 · N501AM · Doug DC9* · Pressure Regulator/Outflow Valve
  > AC 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 UNCONTROL
- [SDR MEX2003551](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MEX2003551.md): Actuator · failed · Dec 15, 2003 · N501AM · Doug DC9* · Landing Gear Door Actuator
  > AIRCRAFT 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 32-22-01
- [SDR MEX2003490](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MEX2003490.md): Target · out of adjust · Oct 15, 2003 · N501AM · Doug DC9* · Door Warning System
  > AIRCRAFT 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)
- [SDR ABXA030365](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA030365.md): Fitting · cracked · Sep 8, 2003 · N815AX · Doug DC9* · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > FITTING IN RIGHT WHEEL WELL DAMAGED (CRACKED). FABRICATED NEW PART REF: ST-9300-01 AND PARTS FABRICATION RECORD WO 600179300 AND IAW SRM.
- [SDR ABXA030366](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA030366.md): Fitting · cracked · Sep 8, 2003 · N815AX · Doug DC9* · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > FITTING IN RT WHEEL WELL DAMAGED (CRACKED). FABRICATED NEW PART REF: ST-9300-01 AND PARTS FABRICATION RECORD WO 600179300 AND IAW SRM.
- [SDR 2003F00558](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003F00558.md): Turbine Wheel · failed · Aug 19, 2003 · N502ME · Doug DC9* · APU Core Engine
  > POSSIBLE UNCONTAINED FAILURE OF TURBINE WHEEL.
- [SDR MWEA030233](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MWEA030233.md): Switch · dirty · May 25, 2003 · N206ME · Doug DC9 · Central Warning
  > RECEIVED TAKEOFF WARNING HORN WHILE ADVANCING THROTTLES. -- CLEANED STICKY SWITCH.
- [SDR MEX2003156](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MEX2003156.md): Valve · failed · May 4, 2003 · N501AM · Doug DC9* · Cabin Cooling System
  > AIRCRAFT 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 PRESS
- [SDR MEX2003125](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MEX2003125.md): Indicator · failed · Apr 7, 2003 · N501AM · Doug DC9* · Weather Radar System
  > AIRCRAFT 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.
- [SDR MEX2002368](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MEX2002368.md): Bearing · damaged · Dec 19, 2002 · N501AM · Doug DC9* · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > AIRCRAFT 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.
- [SDR AT0200077](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AT0200077.md): Floorboard · corroded · Aug 10, 2002 · N836 · Doug DC9 · Fuselage Floor Panel
  > CPCP, METALLIC FLOORBOARDS AND HONEYCOMB STRUCTURE INSPECTION. LEVEL 2 CORROSION FINDINGS.
- [SDR GTIA020292](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA020292.md): Autopilot Sys · malfunctioned · Apr 17, 2002 · N130NK · Doug DC9 · Autopilot System
  > AEX - AUTOPILOT TURNS A/C RIGHT WITH TURN KNOB CENTERED AUTOPILOT OVER TRIMS AIRCRAFT DURING TURNS RESULTING IN LARGE OUT OF TRIM CORRECTIONS. (M)
- [SDR MWEA010389](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MWEA010389.md): Indicator · failed · Mar 24, 2001 · N809ME · Doug DC9* · Engine Pressure Ratio (EPR)
  > ADVANCING 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.
- [SDR N879980](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/N879980.md): Brake · damaged · Feb 5, 2001 · Doug DC9* · Landing Gear Brake System
  > AXLE 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.
- [SDR CA010125003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA010125003.md): Turbine · failed · Dec 17, 2000 · Doug DC9 · Turbine Section
  > (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
- [SDR 173C](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/173C.md): Warning System · activated · Dec 11, 2000 · N190 · Doug DC9* · APU Indicating System
  > 0305927: 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
- [SDR GTIA000304](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA000304.md): Light · inoperative · Oct 8, 2000 · N603CA · Doug DC9* · Emergency Lighting
  > DISCREPANCY: 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 33-51-00
- [SDR 20000828SH003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000828SH003.md): Nut · worn · Aug 7, 2000 · Doug DC9 · Stabilizer Control System
  > PART 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 591
- [SDR CALA0000706](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CALA0000706.md): Seat Track · corroded · May 18, 2000 · N14879 · Doug DC9* · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > INSPECTION 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.
- [SDR 2000ZZZX407](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2000ZZZX407.md): Wheel · broken · Jan 20, 2000 · Doug DC9* · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > BROKEN HUB. UNDER INVESTIGATION.
- [SDR MWEA99369](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MWEA99369.md): Evac Slide · detached · Jun 26, 1999 · N212ME · Doug DC9 · Emergency Equipment
  > MAIN CABIN DOOR EMERGENCY SLIDE PIN IS OUT. REINSTALLED SLIDE COVER.
- [SDR 98ZZZX2705](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2705.md): Side Brace · cracked · Jun 18, 1998 · Doug DC9 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > A 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.
- [SDR 98ZZZX1850](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1850.md): Link · cracked · Apr 1, 1998 · Doug DC9* · Engine Thrust Reverser
  > THREE 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.
- [SDR CA980305014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980305014.md): Blade · broken · Feb 9, 1998 · Doug DC9 · Turbine Engine Compressor Section
  > (CAN) DURING REGULAR SHOP VISIT A 2ND STAGE LP COMPRESSOR BLADE WAS FOUND WITH ONE LUG OF THE REAR STRAP BROKEN OFF.
- [SDR 96ZZZX5566](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5566.md): Disconnect Clamp · wrong part · Oct 1, 1996 · Doug DC9 · Alternator-Generator Drive
  > BOLT 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.

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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 = 'DC9'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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