Mcdonnell Douglas MD-88

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SDR DALA2019082704977Battery Pack · inoperativeDURING SVC FOUND AFT O/W EXIT SIGNS INOP. R/R AFT O/W EXIT SIGN BATTERIES PER MD88 M/M 33-53 OPS CHECK GOOD. (LP5966705)Aug 26, 2019 · N963DL · Doug MD88 · Emergency LightingSDR DALA2019082604948Sensor · sparksWHEN TURNING ON WINDSHIELD ANTI-FOG, A LOUD POP WAS HEARD AND SPARKS EMITTED FROM CAPTAIN'S WINDSHIELD HEAT SENSOR. FOUND TERMINAL ENDS LOOSE ON CAPT'S WINDSHIELD THERMAL SWITCH. SECURED SAME PER MD88 AMM 30-41. ANTI FOG OPS GOOD. REAPPLIED THERMAL HEAT SINK CAug 25, 2019 · N993DL · Doug MD88 · Windshield/Door Rain/Ice RemovalSDR DALA2019082604949Connector · sparksDURING FLT, CENTER WINDSHIELD WINDOW HEAT CONNECTION SPARKED AND MADE LOUD POPPING SOUND. REMOVED AND REPLACED CENTER WINDSHIELD IAW MD88 AMM 56-10-01C. LEAK CK GOOD. WINDOW HEAT CKS GOOD PER MD88 AMM 30-41. WINDOW, COCKPIT OFF 09-5611-9-0013 S/N 31037 ON 09-5Aug 24, 2019 · N915DE · Doug MD88 · Ice/Rain Protection System WiringSDR DALA2019082304926Wire Harness · inoperativeEPLS AT SEAT 33E INOP. REPLACED SEAT HARNESS OPS CHECK GOOD MD88 AMM 33-53. (LP6121009)Aug 23, 2019 · N956DL · Doug MD88 · Light System WiringSDR DALA2019082304925Valve · failedDIVERTED DUE TO RIGHT ENGINE HIGH OIL TEMPERATURE. AFTER TAKEOFF OIL TEMP STEADILY CLIMBED TO 135DEG. FLT CREW SHUT DOWN ENGINE PER QRH. MAX OIL TEMP REACHED WAS 157 AFTER SHUT DOWN. MTC FOUND FUEL HEAT VALVE FAILED OPEN. DRAINED AND RE-SERVICED OIL TANK, REPLAug 22, 2019 · N967DL · Doug MD88 · Engine Fuel/Oil CoolerSDR DALA2019082304927Tach Generator · leakingDIRTY SOCK SMELL IN COCKPIT DESCENDING BETWEEN 17,000 AND 13,000. FAS DID NOT SMELL IT IN THE CABIN. C/W NO GO ODI PREV 2172 PER AMDS 2120-2367. FOUND NBR 1 ENG. TACH GEN. LEAKING, REF LOGS 6017312 & 6017313. C/W AMDS 2120-2368, OIL CONT. CLEANING, C/W AMDS 71Aug 22, 2019 · N912DE · Doug MD88 · Engine RPM Indicating SystemSDR DALA2019082304924Stiffener · crackedNBR 1 ENG NOSE COWL 1, INTERNAL FWD STIFFENER CRACKED AT 6:00 AT BULKHEAD. 2, INTERNAL FWD STIFFENER FASTENERS MISSING 3 EA AT 6:00. 3, INTERNAL FWD STIFFENER CRACKED AT 5:00 VIEWED THROUGH LOWER EXHAUST VENT. REMOVED DAMAGED NOSE COWL, NBR 1 ENG PER MD88 AMM Aug 22, 2019 · N961DL · Doug MD88 · Nacelle/Pylon, Main FrameSDR DALA2019082204895Line · leakingNOTICED BURNING OIL ODOR IN JET WAY WALKING TO MAIN CABIN DOOR. F/A'S IN FWD. CABIN AND AFT ALSO NOTICED SAME ODOR. TURNED PACKS OFF AND SHUT DOWN APU. ON WALK AROUND FOUND FLUID BACK FLOWING OUT OF APU. NON RAM DOORS. ODOR DISSIPATED WITH PACKS OFF. FOUND PREAug 22, 2019 · N974DL · Doug MD88 · Hydraulic System, MainSDR DALA2019082204894Support · crackedNR 1 ENG PYLON INTERNAL SUPPORT INTERCOSTAL CRACKED @ UPPER & LOWER FASTENERS (JUST AFT OF 13TH STAGE DUCT CONN.). REMOVED INTERNAL SUPORT. INSTALLED NEW INTERNAL SUPPORT (SHIELD) P/N 9935719-5 REF DWG 5935702. (LP1233384)Aug 21, 2019 · N916DL · Doug MD88 · Nacelle/Pylon, Main FrameSDR DALA2019082104890Fuse · failedEXIT ROW LIGHTS OUT FROM ROW 31 AFT. TROUBLE SHOOT TO BAD FUSE IN POWER PACK. REPLACED FUSE IAW CMM 33-21-70. OPS CHECK GOOD. (LP5158525)Aug 21, 2019 · N995DL · Doug MD88 · Light System WiringSDR DALA2019082104888Line · looseNR 2 ENGINE FIRE SUPPRESSION LINE LOOSE IN PYLON. TIGHTENED JAM NUT FOR NO. 2 ENG FIRE SUPPRESSION LINE.Aug 20, 2019 · N986DL · Doug MD88 · Extinguishing SystemSDR DALA2019081904847Smoke Detector · false activationAFT LAV SMOKE DETECTOR ACTUATED MOMENTARILY. NO SMOKE OR SMELL DETECT BY FA. R & R AFT RT LAVATORY SMOKE DETECTOR, OPS CHECKED GOOD.Aug 19, 2019 · N989DL · Doug MD88 · Smoke DetectionSDR DALA2019081904845Gauge · failedCREW LOST THE LT GENERATOR WHILE THE RT GENERATOR WAS ALREADY ON MEL. REPLACED LT ENG. GENERATOR, CSD, AND OIL COOLER. FLUSHED OIL LINES AND SERVICED CSD. FOUND # 1 PMG C/B POPPED ON # 1 GCU. REPLACED GCU. OPN CKS AND LEAK CKS OK. (LP5595378)Aug 19, 2019 · N913DL · Doug MD88 · AC Generator-AlternatorSDR DALA2019081964848Line · leakingCLIMBING THRU 2000' NOTICED BURNING OIL ODOR IN FLIGHT DECK AND AFT CABIN. STARTED TO DISSIPATE THRU 5000 FT AND GONE BY 10000 FT. SUSPECT RESIDUAL HYD FLUID. OPS NORMAL REST OF CRUISE. NOTICED ODOR AGAIN ON DESCENT. C/W AMDS W/C # 2120-2367 FIG 6 - SOURCE OAug 16, 2019 · N961DL · Doug MD88 · Hydraulic System, MainSDR DALA2019081204697Landing Light · missingON WALK AROUND, NOSE GEAR LANDING LIGHT ON F/O SIDE MISSING, WIRES HANGING OUT. FOUND RT TAXI LIGHT BULB AND RETAINING RING MISSING. INSTALLED NEW BULB REF MD88 AMM 33-41. SECURED BULB PER MEL 33-00-07C. C/B L-14 PULLED AND COLLARED PER RI 580440-14. NEW BULBAug 11, 2019 · N907DE · Doug MD88 · Exterior LightingSDR DALA2019081104694Engine · failedLEFT ENG FAILURE 2-4 SEC AFTER LIFT OFF ENGINE INDICATIONS SHOWED 0 PER N2 AND 0 PER NE EGT APROX 628 SHUT DOWN ENGINE IAW CHECKLIST. REPLACE NR 1 ENGINE ON SPC 88-7110-9-010.Aug 11, 2019 · N901DE · Doug MD88 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR DALA2019081104692Battery Pack · inoperativeO/H EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE FROM ROW 16-29. REPLACED BATTERY PACKS B5-104 AND B5-102. OPS CHECKED GOOD IAW AMM 33-53.Aug 11, 2019 · N907DE · Doug MD88 · Emergency LightingSDR DALA2019081104696Accumulator · leakingON TAXI IN, NOTED BURNING OIL SMELL. RAN BEGINNING OF QRH SMOKE AND FUMES CHECK LIST. ON ARRIVAL IN CHOCKS, SHUT A/C DOWN, SHUT PACKS OFF, HAZE DISPTD. NOTICED LEFT HYD QTY DOWN TO 5 QTS. FOUND APU INLET HYD FILLED, FOUND HYD LEAK AT TOP OF LT HYD ACCUM FOR LEAug 9, 2019 · N989DL · Doug MD88 · Hydraulic System, MainSDR DALA2019081104693Acm · odorON APPROACH WE HAD A BURNING SMELL ON THE FLIGHT DECK AS WELL AS THE 2 LEFT DOOR. NO SMOKE. SMELL WENT AWAY AFTER 15 SEC. APU WAS OFF. PERFORMED INSPECTION PER W/C 2120-2367. FOUND LEFT ACM SEIZED. REMOVED AND REPLACED LEFT ACM PER AMM 21-51-01. OPS CHECK GOODAug 9, 2019 · N971DL · Doug MD88 · Cabin Cooling SystemSDR DALA2019080904671Display · failedIN ROUTE DURING CRUISE, ELECTRICALLY STARTING GETTING STRONG WX/TCAS DISPLAY STARTED BLANKING OUT. TURNED DISPLAY TO OFF FUMES SUBSIDED. R & R WX TCAS RADAR CENTER DISPLAY DUE TO ODI IN RIC FOR SMOKE ODOR IAW MD-88 AMM 34-41. OPS CHK GOOD.Aug 8, 2019 · N967DL · Doug MD88 · Weather Radar SystemSDR DALA2019080704631Light · inoperativeEMERGENCY ESCAPE PATH LIGHT INOP AT SEAT 28D. REPLACED THE LIGHT ASSY PER AMM 33-50.Aug 7, 2019 · N998DL · Doug MD88 · Emergency LightingSDR DALA2019081904846Door · missingAFT WASTE SERVICE DOOR MISSING. INSTALLED NEW LAV SERVICE DOOR IAW AMM 38-30.Aug 6, 2019 · N909DE · Doug MD88 · Fluid Service DoorsSDR DALA2019080604590Turbine · damagedRETURNED TO DEPARTURE FOR ENGINE FAILURE. CREW REPORTED AT 3800' HEARD A COMPRESSOR STALL AND RIGHT ENGINE PARAMETERS ROLLED BACK AND EGT CLIMBED. FOLLOWED THE QRH AND SHUT DOWN THE RIGHT ENGINE. EMERGENCY DECLARED. MAINTENANCE FOUND TURBINE DAMAGE AND THE RIGAug 5, 2019 · N955DL · Doug MD88 · Turbine SectionSDR DALA2019080604589Terminal · shortedTAXING INTO RAMP, BIG SPARK OUT OF CAPT WINDSHIELD ANTI-ICE CONNECTOR. FOUND WIRE TERMINAL IN CONTACT WITH SPRING ON WINDOW TEMP SENSOR. ADJUSTED WIRE TERMINAL FOR CLEARANCE. CKS OK. (LP5490390)Aug 5, 2019 · N907DE · Doug MD88 · Ice/Rain Protection System WiringSDR DALA2019080604588Wire · disconnectedWIRING FOR EMERGENCY LIGHTS DISCONNECTED AT ROW 27. EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOP ROWS 24-27. REPAIR WIRE AT DISCONNECT ROW 27 PER SWPM 20-20 OPS CHECK GOOD. (LP5893162)Aug 5, 2019 · N961DL · Doug MD88 · Light System WiringSDR DALA2019081324739Light · damagedRT TAXI LIGHT MISSING. FOUND BLUE RING TERMINAL FOR RT TAXI NOSE LIGHT DAMAGED. REMOVED AND REPLACED IAW SWPM CH.20. REPLACED MISSING RT NOSE LIGHT PER MD88 AMM 33-41.Aug 4, 2019 · N908DE · Doug MD88 · Exterior LightingSDR DALA2019080504564Coffeemaker · odorSTRONG ELECTRICAL SMELL COMING FROM FORWARD GALLEY. C/W NO GO ODI PREVENTION PROGRAM ATA 2172. FOUND FWD GALLEY COFFEE MAKER POPPING C/B. R/R COFFEE MAKER PER MD88 25-36, CKS GOOD. PERFORMED PNEUMATIC SYSTEM DUCT BURNOUT PER AMDS 7100-2619. R/R WATER SEPERATORAug 4, 2019 · N975DL · Doug MD88 · Buffet/GalleysSDR DALA2019080504563Light · damagedEMERGENCY EXIT SIGN COVER AND BULBS MISSING LOCATION 602. REPLACED EMER EXIT SIGN ASSY PER MD 88 AMM 33-51E.Aug 2, 2019 · N963DL · Doug MD88 · Emergency LightingSDR DALA2019080544562Door Frame · crackedR/H FWD GEAR DOOR FRAME CRACKED. REPLACED FRAME PER ERA 580223-14 REV. ORG. OPS CHECK RT GEAR DOOR GOOD, OK FOR SVC. QC OK TO CLOSE MON. (LP6028702)Aug 2, 2019 · N964DL · Doug MD88 · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR DALA201908054561Battery Pack · inoperativeROWS 1-12, L1 AND R1 EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOP. R/R BATTERIES AT B5-23. REF MD88 AMM 33-53, CK GOOD.Aug 2, 2019 · N989DL · Doug MD88 · Emergency LightingSDR DALA2019080104519Unknown · odorON ENGINE SHUT DOWN, AND APU ON, FUEL ODOR IN FLIGHT DECK. FLT ATTENDANT IN FRONT SMELLED FUEL. INSPECTED FOR FUEL LEAKS ENGINES AND APU COMP NO SMELLS OR FUEL LEAKS NOTICED. COMPLETED NO GO ODI CHECK LISHT 21-72 MD88 AMDS CARD 2120-2367. NO ODORS PRESENT COMPJul 31, 2019 · N911DL · Doug MD88 · Air Distribution SystemSDR DALA2019072904449Connector · arcedACRID SLIGHT ELECTRICAL SMELL FROM CAPTS EFIS SELECTOR PANEL BELOW CLEAR VIEW WINDOW. REMOVED AND INSP CAPTS EFIS SELECT PNL, CAPTS ACP AND CAPTS GRIMES LIGHT. NO TROUBLE FOUND. REMOVED LT WINDSHIELD ELEC CONN R5-13 AND FOUND TERMINAL 'P' HAD ARC CAUSING ELEC Jul 29, 2019 · N949DL · Doug MD88 · Ice/Rain Protection System WiringSDR DALA2019072904445Battery Pack · dischargedDURING SVC CHK FOUND F/C EMERGENCY LIGHTS NOT COMING ON. R/R BATTERY PACK FWD RT PER AMM 33-53. OPS CHK GOOD. (LP5490173)Jul 29, 2019 · N989DL · Doug MD88 · Emergency LightingSDR DALA2019072904446Screw · looseCREW REPORTS L1 WINDOW TERMINAL STRIP SPARKED WHEN WINDOW HEAT TURNED ON. NO ODOR OR SMOKE PRESENT. FOUND 1 TERMINAL SCREW LOOSE ON WINDOW TERMINAL BLOCK. TORQUED SCREWS PER WSPM 20-20-03. WINDOW HEAT OPS NORM. (LP5774668)Jul 28, 2019 · N949DL · Doug MD88 · Windshield/Door Rain/Ice RemovalSDR DALA2019072804443Slide · defectiveDURING SCHEDULED DEPLOYMENT TEST, SLIDE FAILED TO DEPLOY REF CARD 2562-7193 FORECAST NO 88-0525-8-0407. SLIDE FAILED TO DEPLOY DUE TO FIRING LANYARD NOT BEING INSTALLED THROUGH THE TAB AND ON THE RETAINING RING. INSTALL OF NEW SLIDE PERFORMED ON TASK CARD 2561Jul 28, 2019 · N922DL · Doug MD88 · Escape SlideSDR DALA2019072904448Control Panel · defectiveDURING LANDING WITH AUTO BRAKES SET TO MED F/O HAD FINGERS ON A/B SW CAPT KICKED OFF WITH BRAKE APPLICATION AND A/B KICKED OFF BUT SIMULTANEOUSLY THE F/O GOT AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK FROM A/B PANEL. R/R A/B CNTL PNL PER MM 32-44 NO DEFECT NOTED WITH CONNECTOR OR WIJul 26, 2019 · N904DL · Doug MD88 · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR DALA2019072904447Smoke Detector · faultyLT AFT LAVATORY SMOKE DETECTOR CHIRPING. R/R SMOKE DETECTOR PER AMM 26-13. (LP1191067)Jul 26, 2019 · N990DL · Doug MD88 · Smoke DetectionSDR DALA2019072804444Spacer · missingTAIL CONE RELEASE MECHANISM ASSY MISSING SPACER AND WASHERS. IMT REPORT #1546618. REMOVED AND REPLACED RELEASES MECHANISM REF AMM 53-53-02. RII COMPLIED WITH. (LP5596203)Jul 26, 2019 · N974DL · Doug MD88 · Aerodynamic FairingsSDR DALA2019072604414Battery · dischargedEMER. LIGHTS OUT ON OVERHEAD @ ROWS 18,21,24,25. R/R BATTERIES AT B5-103 PER AMM 33-53 AND WM 33-51-12. OPS CK GOOD. (LP5926683)Jul 26, 2019 · N969DL · Doug MD88 · Emergency LightingSDR DALA2019072604413Connector · brokenEMER. LIGHT @ SEAT 16ED INOP. FOUND PLASTIC SEAT CONNECTOR BROKEN OFF RETERMINATED AS REQUIRED. OPS CHECK GOOD OK FOR SVC. (LP5926682)Jul 26, 2019 · N969DL · Doug MD88 · Light System WiringSDR DALA2019072604415Controller · malfunctionedCENTER WINDSHIELD ARCING DURING FLIGHT PERFORMED QRH PROCEDURE. CB X25 PULLED. R/R CENTER WINDSHIELD AND WINDOW HEAT CONTROLLER RE AMM 56-10/30-41. (LP5452398)Jul 25, 2019 · N902DE · Doug MD88 · Windshield/Door Rain/Ice RemovalSDR DALA2019072604450Gauge · not reportedSHIP 989 - SMK- INBOUND TO ATL DURING TAXI IN THE FLIGHT CREW REPORTED A DIRTY SOCK SMELL THAT BECAME A VISUAL SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT AND CABIN. CORRECTIVE ACTION: MAINTENANCE REPLACED LT THRUST REVERSER ACCUMULATOR GAUGE, CLEANED APU INLET, AND PERFORMED A DUCTJul 22, 2019 · N989DL · Doug MD88 · Hydraulic System, MainSDR DALA2019072004353Structure · crackedTWO CRACKS DETECTED AT AFT LOWER CORNER OF FWD CARGO DOOR CUTOUT. ONE SURFACE AND ONE SUBSURFACE. (MARKED). NRC 002-0005:5230-2466/001 00003 COMPLIED WITH ER/A 579800-14AD REV O. (LP #1180107)Jul 19, 2019 · N911DL · Doug MD88 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR DALA2019072604451Engine · faultySHIP 0956 (DIV) DIVERTED TO COS DUE TO A DUAL EGT AND N1 EXCEEDANCE DURING WINDSHEAR GO-AROUND. AIRCRAFT ENCOUNTERED MICRO-BURST AND WAS DIRECTED TO DIVERT TO COS. CORRECTIVE ACTION: AFTER INSPECTION IN COS, THE AIRCRAFT WAS FERRIED TO MEM AND THE NR 1 ENGINE Jul 17, 2019 · N956DL · Doug MD88 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR DALA2019071804287Battery Pack · dischargedTHE PASSENGER CABIN EMERGENCY LIGHTS IN THE LAST 8 ROWS ON THE RIGHT SIDE ARE INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE BATTERY PACK ON THE POWER SUPPLY AND CHECKED THE LIGHTS PER AMM 33- 53. ALL TESTS ARE GOOD. (LP #5773638)Jul 17, 2019 · N960DL · Doug MD88 · Emergency LightingSDR DALA2019071704274Battery · dischargedTHE AFT OVERWING UPPER EXIT LIGHTS WENT INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE BATTERIES B5-105 PER AMM 33-53. OPERATION IS NOW NORMAL. (LP #5773704)Jul 17, 2019 · N906DE · Doug MD88 · Emergency LightingSDR DALA2019071704273Battery Pack · dischargedDURING THE SERVICE CHECK, MAINTENANCE FOUND THE FORWARD FIRST CLASS OVERHEAD AND FLIGHT DECK EMERGENCY LIGHTS WERE INOPERATIVE. THE BATTERY PACK WAS FOUND TO BE BAD. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE BATTERY PACK IN THE FORWARD CEILING PANEL IN THE GALLEY. OPERATIONAL Jul 17, 2019 · N918DE · Doug MD88 · Emergency LightingSDR DALA2019071704275Tire · failedSHIP 0991 - THE CREW RETURNED THE AIRCRAFT TO ATL DUE TO A #2 TIRE FAILURE DURING TAKE OFF. GEAR WAS NOT RETRACTED BUT SHOWED A "LEFT GAR UNSAFE" MESSAGE. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED BELOW MAXIMUM WEIGHT. CORRECTIVE ACTION: MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE #1 AND #2 MAIN TIREJul 13, 2019 · N991DL · Doug MD88 · TireSDR DALA2019071204162Fuse · blownFOUND 1ST CLASS EMERG LIGHTS INOP. R/R BATTERY TRAY FUSES OPS GOOD REF AMM 33-53. (LP5774496)Jul 12, 2019 · N989DL · Doug MD88 · Emergency LightingSDR DALA2019071104157Inlet · contaminatedWHILE BOARDING FLIGHT LEADER AND CAPT SMELLED BURNING OIL ORDER IN COCKPIT AND FWD CABIN FOUND OIL AROUND APU NON REM DOORS. T/S PER NO GO ODI FOUND APU INLET CONTAMINATED PERFORMED DUCT BURN OUT PER WORK CARD 7100-2619 LEACK CHECK LEFT AND RIGHT PACK NO LEAKSJul 11, 2019 · N910DE · Doug MD88 · APU Cowling/Containment
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