# Service difficulty reports: Mcdonnell Douglas DC-8-63

A list on [Mcdonnell Douglas DC-8-63](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-8-63.md).

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Page 1 of 33 · 1,601 reports

- [SDR ABXA060151](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA060151.md): Skin · corroded · Mar 23, 2006 · N813AX · Doug DC863 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > FOUND FUSELAGE EXTERIOR FASTENER SHEARED AT LONGERON 39 LEFT AND SKIN BULGED AT FS -32.00. REPAIRED FUSELAGE EXTERIOR SKIN AT FS 32.00, LONGERON 30 LEFT IAW DC8 SRM 53-2-1, 51-1-8, AND DWG K04888.
- [SDR ABXA060149](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA060149.md): Strut · corroded · Mar 15, 2006 · N813AX · Doug DC863 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/Truck
  > RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR STRUT CYLINDER SHOWED PITTING ALONG THE INNER SURFACE AT LOWER FLANGE AT CHROME AREA. DAMAGED GLAND THREADS. RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR STRUT ASSEMBLY REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH SERVICABLE UNIT IAW MM 32-40-1-02, 32-42-01-4 AND 32-43-02-2
- [SDR ABXA060150](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA060150.md): Support · cracked · Mar 14, 2006 · N813AX · Doug DC863 · Ailerons
  > RIGHT INBOARD AILERON MANUAL REVERSION MECHANISM CRACKED AT UPPER MOUNT HOLE. REMOVED AND REPLACED SUPPORT ASSEMBLY ON AILERON MANUAL REVERSION MECHANISM IAW DC8 OHM 27-6-2.
- [SDR ABXA060148](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA060148.md): Fitting · cracked · Mar 13, 2006 · N813AX · Doug DC863 · Wing, Attach Fittings
  > FOUND RIGHT WING FUEL, NR 6 STRINGER TIE INSIDE PANEL 505C CRACKED. REMOVED AND REPLACED FITTING IAW DC8 SRM 51-1-20D.
- [SDR ABXA060147](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA060147.md): Fitting · corroded · Mar 13, 2006 · N813AX · Doug DC863 · Fuselage Main, Attach Fittings
  > RIGHT WHEEL WELL LONGERON 24 RIGHT, BATHTUB FITTING STA 879 CORRODED. DAMAGE OUT OF LIMITS AND CRACKED. REMOVED CORRODED BATHTUB FITTING. DRILLED UP NEW ONE AND INSTALLED IAW DC8 SRM 53-2-0.
- [SDR ABXA060079](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA060079.md): Landing Gear · malfunctioned · Feb 2, 2006 · N825AX · Doug DC863 · Landing Gear System
  > AFTER TAKEOFF AT ILN, UNABLE TO RAISE LANDING GEAR HANDLE. DID NOT USE FLIGHT HANDLE RELEASE, AIRCRAFT WAS IN FLIGHT MODE. CREW FLEW AIRCRAFT WITH ALL THREE GEAR DOWN, DID A FLY BY TO VERIFY NOSE GEAR WAS STRAIGHT DOWN. COMPLIED WITH NOSE LANDING GEAR REPAC
- [SDR ABXA060041](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA060041.md): Stringer · cracked · Jan 15, 2006 · N825AX · Doug DC863 · Wing, Longeron/Stringer
  > LEFT WING (AFT SIDE) STRINGER LONGERON 58 WS 428 - 463 END FITTING CRACKED. REMOVED DAMAGED STRINGER END FITTING TWO CRACKS, ONE 4.5" AND ONE 12.0". FABRICATED NEW FITTING IAW DAC DWG 5644972. LOCATED AND DRILLED NEW FITTING IAW DC8 SRM 51-3-2. PERFORMED D
- [SDR ABXA060045](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA060045.md): Spar Cap · corroded · Jan 14, 2006 · N825AX · Doug DC863 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > WING CENTER SECTION UPPER SURFACE HAD TWO AREAS OF CORROSION WITH PITTING BS 851, RIGHT BUTT LINE 12, BS 851, RIGHT BUTT LINE 17. CUT OUT DAMAGED AREA AND REPAIRED WITH NEW PART IAW DC8 SRM 53-2-5. ALODINED AND PRIMED IAW DC8 SRM 51-1-8. INSTALLED IAW DC8 S
- [SDR ABXA060043](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA060043.md): Fitting · corroded · Jan 14, 2006 · N825AX · Doug DC863 · Fuselage Main, Attach Fittings
  > BATHTUB FITTING HAD CORROSION AT LONGERON 34, ATTACH POINT BS 879. CORROSION FOUND OUT OF LIMITS OF DC8 SRM 53-2-0. REMOVED FITTING IAW DC8 SRM 51-1-20D. INSTALLED NEW FITTING IAW DC8 SRM 53-2-0, 51-1-20D, 51-3-1, AND 51-1-8.
- [SDR ABXA060044](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA060044.md): Fitting · corroded · Jan 13, 2006 · N825AX · Doug DC863 · Fuselage Main, Attach Fittings
  > BATHTUB FITTING HAD CORROSION AT LONGERON 24, ATTACH POINT BS 940. CORROSION FOUND TO BE OUT OF LIMITS IAW DC8 SRM 53-20. INSTALLED NEW FITTING IAW DC8 SRM 53-2-0, 51-1-20D, 51-3-0, AND 51-1-8.
- [SDR ABXA060042](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA060042.md): Skin · corroded · Jan 12, 2006 · N825AX · Doug DC863 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > DEFOLIATED SKIN ON BELLY OF PLANE JUST AFT OF SKIN DOUBLER AT APPROXIMATELY STA 1420, LONGERON 36. REPAIRED AREA IAW ABX REA D853-51398-MR.
- [SDR ABXA060025](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA060025.md): Bolt · broken · Jan 12, 2006 · N817AX · Doug DC863 · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > INFLIGHT WITH AIRLOAD WHEN FLAPS 12 DEGREES SELECTED, THERE WAS AN AUDIBLE NOISE AND A NOTICEABLE SHUDDER. FOUND ROUND ROLLER HANGER BOLTS BROKEN ON THE RIGHT INBOARD AND RIGHT CENTER AND LEFT INBOARD FLAP ACTUATOR CANOE FITTINGS. REMOVED AND REPLACED BOLTS
- [SDR ABXA060046](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA060046.md): Strap · corroded · Dec 23, 2005 · N825AX · Doug DC863 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > CORROSION ON ANGLE STRAP ON TOP OF MAIN LANDING GEAR WHEEL WELL BOX FORWARD OF FLOORBEAM STA 902, LEFT BUTT LINE 65. REMOVED CORROSION IAW DC8 SRM 51-1-8. DETERMINED TO BE OUT OF ACCEPTABLE LIMITS IAW DC8 SRM 53-2-0. REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH NEW FABRICATED
- [SDR ABXA050263](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA050263.md): Cabin Pressure · unknown · Nov 4, 2005 · N825AX · Doug DC863 · Cabin Pressure Control System
  > DURING CLIMB AT FL310, CABIN RATE OF CLIMB WENT FROM 500 FPM TO 6,000 FPM. COULD NOT STOP THE CABIN FROM CLIMBING USING AUTO OR MANUAL LEVER. CABIN WENT TO 11,000 FT. DONNED OXYGEN AND STARTED DESCENT. AT ABOUT FL290, REGAINED CONTROL OF BOTH AUTO AND MANU
- [SDR ABXA050189](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA050189.md): Engine · failed · Aug 17, 2005 · N813AX · Doug DC863 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT NR 2 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE DROPPED TO 30 PSI. SHUT DOWN NR 2 ENGINE DOWN AT 0350Z. ZERO OIL PRESSURE AFTER ENGINE SHUT DOWN. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 2 ENGINE IAW JOB CARD 8090507 AND WORK PACK 600230688.
- [SDR ABXA050179](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA050179.md): Transmitter · defective · Jul 28, 2005 · N825AX · Doug DC863 · Engine Oil Pressure
  > NR 3 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE PEGGED OFF SCALE HIGH. ENGINE WAS SECURED AND FLIGHT CONTINUED ON TO IAD. OIL PRESSURE REMAINED PEGGED OUT HIGH. PERFORMED ENGINE INSPECTION IAW P&W JT3D MM 72-00. OIL FILTER FOUND CLEAN. REMOVED AND REPLACED OIL PRESSURE TRANSMIT
- [SDR ABXA050178](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA050178.md): Wire · broken · Jul 26, 2005 · N817AX · Doug DC863 · Landing Gear System Wiring
  > PLACING GEAR HANDLE DOWN, NOSE GEAR LIGHT WOULD NOT COME ON WITH NO RED UNSAFE LIGHT. PERFORMED GEAR RECYCLE, VERIFIED. FOUND BROKEN WIRE AT CONNECTOR P1-215, PIN 6 WIRE NO G323G20 AT NOSE LANDING GEAR DOWN LIMIT SWITCH. REPLACED RECEPTICAL AT P1-215 IAW DC
- [SDR ABXA050093](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA050093.md): O-Ring · failed · Apr 18, 2005 · N817AX · Doug DC863 · Hydraulic System, Main
  > OUT OF MSP ENROUTE TO ILN, THE CREW REPORTED HYDRAULIC QUANTITY LOSS DOWN TO THE STANDPIPE. FOUND O-RING ON SLOT CONTACT VALVE BLOWN. REMOVED AND REPLACED O-RINGS ON SLOT CONTROL VALVE AS REQUIRED. MOVED ALL FLIGHT SURFACES SEVERAL CYCLES. SERVICED HYDRAUL
- [SDR ARWA20041204](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ARWA20041204.md): Drive Link · broken · Dec 28, 2004 · N345JW · Doug DC863 · Trailing Edge Flap Control System
  > DURING SERVICE CHECK, FOUND LEFT WING INBOARD FLAP DRIVE LINK BROKEN. REMOVED AND REPLACED LEFT WING INBOARD FLAP DRIVE LINK IN ACCORDANCE WITH DC8-MM 27-51-4. OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMAL IAW DC8-MM 27-51-4.
- [SDR ARWA20041101](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ARWA20041101.md): O-Ring · damaged · Nov 5, 2004 · N345JW · Doug DC863 · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), Main
  > LOSS OF HYDRAULIC PRESSURE EN ROUTE HYDRAULIC QUANTITY NORMAL. FOUND O-RING DAMAGED AT NR 3 ENGINE HYDRAULIC DRIVEN PUMP PRESSURE PORT. REMOVED AND REPLACED O-RING AS REQUIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DC-8 M/M 22-60-0. OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH
- [SDR ABXA040351](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA040351.md): Outflow Valve · malfunctioned · Oct 15, 2004 · N825AX · Doug DC863 · Pressure Regulator/Outflow Valve
  > DURING DESCENT, CABIN PRESS WENT TO 2000 FT/MIN. RATE OF CLIMB UP TO 9500 CABIN ALT WITH NO CONTROL EITHER MANUALLY OR AUTOMATICALLY. RECOVERED AT FL 19000. COULD NOT DUPLICATE. CREW VERBAL, HEAVY RAINS LEAVING ILN. SUSPECT ICE BUILD-UP. INSPECTED OUTFLO
- [SDR ARWA20040902](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ARWA20040902.md): Bleed Valve · defective · Sep 27, 2004 · N345JW · Doug DC863 · Compressor Bleed Valve
  > DURING LINE UP FOR TAKE-OFF, NR 4 ENGINE FAIL TO ACCELERATE. FOUND DEFECTIVE SURGE BLEED VALVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 4 SURGE BLEED VALVE IAW MM 75-30-3 AND SYSTEM OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMAL ON ENGINE RUN-UP IAW MM 71-00 ALL PARAMETERS NORMAL.
- [SDR ABXA040381](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA040381.md): Skin · corroded · Sep 23, 2004 · N815AX · Doug DC863 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > CORROSION FUSELAGE SKIN STA 1040, LONGERON 36. DEFERRED TIL 9-6-04 IAW REA D853-50415, IAW ABX GMM CHAPTER 1 07-04. FABRICATED DOUBLER AND FILLER IAW REA D853-50292MR. ALODINED AND PRIMED DOUBLER FILLER AND SKIN IAW DC-8 SRM 51-1-8. INSTALLED DOUBLER AND F
- [SDR ABXA040313](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA040313.md): Spar Cap · damaged · Aug 26, 2004 · N817AX · Doug DC863 · Wing Spar
  > FRONT SPAR CAP AT NR 3 PYLON, INSIDE NR 4 MAIN TANK, HAD 3 EACH OVERSIZE HOLES. REPAIRED IAW REA D857-50013MR.
- [SDR ABXA040312](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA040312.md): Skin · corroded · Aug 20, 2004 · N817AX · Doug DC863 · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > LEFT WHEEL WELL AFT TORQUE BOX LOWER SKIN, STA 980, INSIDE TORQUE WELL, CORRODED. REPAIRED AREA IAW REA D853-50008MR, REV A.
- [SDR ABXA040314](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA040314.md): Longeron · corroded · Aug 17, 2004 · N817AX · Doug DC863 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer
  > FORWARD CARGO STA 600, LONGERON 31 LEFT, CORRODED. REPAIRED AREA IAW REA D853-50003-MR.
- [SDR ABXA040315](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA040315.md): Skin · corroded · Aug 9, 2004 · N817AX · Doug DC863 · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > MAIN CABIN FS 759, RIGHT BUTT LINE 8, WING CENTER SECTION, CORRODED. FABRICATED REPAIR DOUBLER AND REPAIRED AREA IAW REA D857-49995-MR.
- [SDR ABXA040264](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA040264.md): Longeron · cracked · Jul 12, 2004 · N812AX · Doug DC863 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer
  > LT MAIN LANDING GEAR WHEEL WELL LONGERON 24 CRACKED ON LOWER FLANGE AT BOTTLE BOLT CAVITY. REPAIRED AREA IAW REA D853-49163MR.
- [SDR ABXA040235](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA040235.md): Fuel Control · defective · Jun 30, 2004 · N820AX · Doug DC863 · Fuel Control/Turbine Engines
  > PASSING FL 200 ON DESCENT 320 KTS, AS THROTTLE ADVANCED NR 1 ENG FLAMED OUT. IMMEDIATE ACTION ITEM COMPLETED & ENG RESTARTED NORMALLY. MX INSPECTED FUEL TANK BOOST PUMP AND OUTPUT PRESSURE, NO EVIDENCE OF FOD, NO DEFECTS. CHECKED FORWARD PUMP OUTPUT, 190 PS
- [SDR ARWA20040604](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ARWA20040604.md): Hydraulic System · contaminated · Jun 25, 2004 · N345JW · Doug DC863 · Hydraulic System, Main
  > PRIOR TO TOP OF DESCEND BOTH HYDRAULIC PUMPS OUTPUT PRESSURE ZERO. AILERON AND RUDDER REVERSION LIGHTS ON. COMPLETED EMERGENCY ABNORMAL HYDRAULIC CHECKLIST. CHECKED A/C FOR HYDRAULIC LEAK, NO LEAKS NOTED. INSPECTED MAIN HYDRAULIC CASE DRAIN FILTERS FOR CON
- [SDR ARWA20040503](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ARWA20040503.md): Seal Depressor · damaged · May 11, 2004 · N345JW · Doug DC863 · Aircraft Structures
  > ON CLIMB PRESSURIZATION LEAK HAPPENED AT FL 280. UNABLE TO MAINTAIN CABIN PRESSURE 10,000 FT. REMOVED AND REPLACED LOWER SEAL DEPRESSOR IAW AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERS DRAWING AE2412 & DC8 SRM 51-3-0 PAGE 1, 2 & 3. PERFORMED CABIN PRESSURIZATION OPS CHECK IAW NA
- [SDR ARWA20040504](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ARWA20040504.md): Actuator · inoperative · May 11, 2004 · N345JW · Doug DC863 · Fuel Dump System
  > DUMP CHUTE WILL NOT RETRACT ELECTRICALLY. REMOVE AND REPLACED AC MOTOR ACTUATOR IAW DC8 MM 28-30-2. OPERATIONAL CHECK ACCOMPLISHED FOUND OK IAW DC8 MM 28-30-2.
- [SDR ABXA040173](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA040173.md): Skin · damaged · Apr 28, 2004 · N820AX · Doug DC863 · Rudder, Plate/Skin
  > RUDDER TRAILING EDGE TIP HAS METAL MISSING. REPAIRED ARE IAW DC-9 SRM 55-2-0, 51-1-2, 51-1-21A, 51-4-8 AND REA D855-49316MR.
- [SDR ABXA040155](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA040155.md): Control Box · defective · Apr 27, 2004 · N825AX · Doug DC863 · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > AFTER TAKEOFF, GEAR WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ON. LANDING GEAR AND DOOR INDICATOR PANEL SHOWED NOSE GEAR. RECYCLED, SAME RESULT. CONSULTED ABNORMAL AND PROCEEDED TO DESTINATION. MAINTENANCE AT ILN: DURING SELF TEST OF PROX SWITCH CONTROL BOX, NOSE GEAR UP LIMIT F
- [SDR ABXA040137](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA040137.md): Floorbeam · corroded · Apr 5, 2004 · N813AX · Doug DC863 · Fuselage Main, Floor Beam
  > MAIN CABIN STA 920 FLOORBEAM LOWER FLANGE FORWARD SIDE WAS CORRODED APPROXIMATELY 5 INCHES INBOARD OF CUSP LEFT SIDE. REPAIRED AREA IAW REA D853-49122MR.
- [SDR ABXA040058](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA040058.md): Angle · gouged · Jan 30, 2004 · N825AX · Doug DC863 · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > LEFT WING OUTBOARD FLAP STA 219 FOLD HINGE COVER WELL OUTBOARD LOWER SIDE GOUGED. REPAIRED AREA IAW REA D827-48510MR.
- [SDR ABXA040054](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA040054.md): Longeron · corroded · Jan 30, 2004 · N825AX · Doug DC863 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer
  > FORWARD ACCESSORY AT STA 25, LONGERON 31 LEFT WAS CORRODED. REPAIRED AREA IAW REA D853-48515MR.
- [SDR ABXA040057](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA040057.md): Spar · cracked · Jan 30, 2004 · N825AX · Doug DC863 · Wing Spar
  > RIGHT WING REAR SPAR XRS 139 JACKPAD TO REAR SPAR FITTING CRACKED. REPAIRED AREA IAW REA D857-48845MR.
- [SDR ABXA040056](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA040056.md): Finger Doubler · corroded · Jan 30, 2004 · N825AX · Doug DC863 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > FORWARD CARGO LOWER LEFT SKIN FINGER DOUBLER CORRODED UNDERNEATH FROM STA 200 TO 220, LONGERON 35 LEFT TO 33 LEFT, BUTTLINE 7 TO BUTTLINE 20. REPAIRED AREA IAW REA D853-48505MR.
- [SDR ABXA040053](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA040053.md): Longeron · cracked · Jan 30, 2004 · N825AX · Doug DC863 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer
  > RIGHT WHEEL WELL LONGERON 24 FITTING WAS CRACKED JUST UNDER BOTTLE BOLT. REMOVED AND REPLACED LONGERON 24 RIGHT IAW ABX REA D853-48504MR.
- [SDR ABXA040055](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA040055.md): Longeron · corroded · Jan 30, 2004 · N825AX · Doug DC863 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer
  > AFT ACCESSORY COMPARTMENT CORROSION AT FUSELAGE SKIN AND DOUBLER LONGERON 33 RIGHT, FS 1620 - 1628, ADJACENT TO OUTFLOW VALVE. REPAIRED AREA IAW REA D853-48508MR.
- [SDR KO0R0323](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KO0R0323.md): Fitting · corroded · Jan 15, 2004 · N865F · Doug DC863 · Fuselage Main, Attach Fittings
  > EXTERNAL FUSELAGE SKIN HAS A BULGE AT FS315, LONGERON NR 33R. FOUND DOOR STRUCTURE FITTING CORRODED (FS 315, LONGERON 33R). REMOVED AND REPLACED FITTING IAW DC8, SRM 53-2-0, FIG 2D. CORROSION REMOVED IAW DC SRM 51-1-8.
- [SDR ABXA030435](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA030435.md): Battery Pack · discharged · Nov 7, 2003 · N825AX · Doug DC863 · Emergency Lighting
  > DURING MAINTENANCE INSPECTION, FOUND THE EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY DEAD. REPLACED EMERGENCY BATTERY PACK. SYSTEM CHECKED GOOD IAW DC8 MM 33.
- [SDR ABXA030394](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA030394.md): Transmitter · defective · Oct 23, 2003 · N825AX · Doug DC863 · Engine Oil Pressure
  > NR 4 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE INDICATED + 100 PSI AT TOP OF CLIMB. SECURED ENGINE AT 0325Z, RETURNED TO 22 PSI AT 0345. REPLACED NR 4 OIL PRESSURE TRANSMITTER, NR 4 OIL PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE AND MAIN ENGINE OIL FILTER. RAN NR 4 ENGINE, OIL PRESSURE AT IDLE 41 PS
- [SDR ABXA030385](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA030385.md): Seat · defective · Oct 8, 2003 · N817AX · Doug DC863 · Flight Compartment Equipment
  > FLIGHT ENGENEERS SEAT FELL DURING TAKE OFF AND INITIAL CLIMB. VERTICAL HOLD INOPERATIVE WITH SEAT POSITIONED FORWARD AT A 45 DEGREE ANGLE. SEAT NOT SAFE FOR FLIGHT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED FLIGHT ENGINEER'S SEAT ASSEMBLY AS REQUIRED IAW DC-8 AMM. OPS CHECKED GOO
- [SDR ABXA030386](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA030386.md): Brake Assy · broken · Oct 7, 2003 · N820AX · Doug DC863 · Brake
  > NR 8 BRAKE COMPENSATING LINK ATTACH POINT BROKE. REMOVED AND REPLACED BRAKE AND TIRE ASSEMBLY IN THE NR 8 POSITION IAW DC-8 MM 32-40-0.
- [SDR ARWA20030808](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ARWA20030808.md): Retainer · damaged · Aug 23, 2003 · N345JW · Doug DC863 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
  > MALFUNCTION OF PRESSURIZATION SYSTEM; CABIN CLIMB AT 2000 FT, A MIN UNABLE TO CONTROL. ADJUSTED SEAL RETAINER ON MAIN CARGO DOOR AT FORWARD LOWER AREA IAW MM 52-30-8. OPERATIONAL CHECK SYSTEM NORMAL IAW NASI FLOW CONTROL SYSTEM STC ST466CH.
- [SDR ABXA030322](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA030322.md): Actuator · broken · Aug 4, 2003 · N817AX · Doug DC863 · Trailing Edge Flap Actuator
  > DURING FLAP EXTENTION ON FINAL APPROACH AT APPROXIMATELY 5 DEGREES FLAPS, THE RIGHT AND LEFT FLAP INDICATORS SPLIT APPROXIMATELY 5-8 DEGREES WITH AN AIRCRAFT ROLL. FURTHER EXTENTION, EVENED OUT. FOUND LEFT MID WING FLAP ACTUATOR AND LINK BROKEN. REPLACED FL
- [SDR ABXA030321](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA030321.md): Battery Pack · discharged · Aug 4, 2003 · N819AX · Doug DC863 · Emergency Lighting
  > DURING MAINTENANCE INSPECTION, FOUND THE EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHTS BATTERY RACK ASSEMBLY IAW DC8 MM 33-50-01. CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR ABXA030308](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA030308.md): Spring · worn · Jul 22, 2003 · N811AX · Doug DC863 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
  > THE GEAR UNSAFE LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY ACCOMPANIED WITH LEFT DOOR NOT LATCHED LIGHT AT FLIGHT ENGINEER'S PANEL. PERFORMED ABNORMAL CHECK, UNSAFE LIGHT WOULD NOT REMAIN ILLUMINATED LONG ENOUGHT TO DETERMINE WHICH SWITCH MAY BE MALFUNCTIONING. REPLAC

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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 = 'DC863'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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