# Service difficulty reports: N280AY

A list on [N280AY](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N280AY.md).

Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Newest first.

Page 1 of 4 · 157 reports

- [SDR AALA202002079028](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202002079028.md): Floor Panel · delaminated · Feb 5, 2020 · N280AY · Airbus A330243 · Fuselage Floor Panel
  > AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: CABIN FLOOR PANEL 241FF DELAMINATED. REPLACED FLOOR PANEL PER SRM 53-02-00-300-009.
- [SDR AALA202002069014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202002069014.md): Damper · out of adjust · Feb 5, 2020 · N280AY · Airbus A330243 · Service Doors
  > AIRCRAFT IN BASE VISIT: OUT OF ADJUSTMENT DOOR R3 DAMPER IN PASSENGER CABIN (1EA). PERFORMED ADJUSTMENT OF THE DOOR R3 DAMPER IN PASSENGER CABIN (1EA) IAW AMM 52-22-14-400-801-A AND AMM 52-22-14-820-801-A.
- [SDR AALA202002049010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202002049010.md): Light · broken · Feb 3, 2020 · N280AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Lighting
  > AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: BROKEN EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR LIGHT ASSEMBLY LOCATED ON CEILING PANEL 8RHIN PASSENGER CABIN. REPLACED LIGHT PER AMM 33-51-17-400-801-A.
- [SDR AALA202002079027](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202002079027.md): Floor Panel · delaminated · Jan 27, 2020 · N280AY · Airbus A330243 · Fuselage Floor Panel
  > AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: CABIN HEATED FLOOR PANEL 26DS DELAMINATED. REPLACED FLOOR PANEL PER EA 302764.
- [SDR AALA2019122659004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA2019122659004.md): Battery · weak · Dec 24, 2019 · N280AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Equipment
  > AIRCRAFT NOT GROUNDED: MAINTENANCE REPORTS 3R FLASH LIGHT BATT LOW. REPLACED BATTERY IN 3R FLASHLIGHT AND STRAP. OPS CHECK NORMAL.
- [SDR AALA201910109034](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201910109034.md): Unknown · odor · Oct 7, 2019 · N280AY · Airbus A330243 · Air Distribution System
  > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: PILOT REPORTS ODOR IN CABIN. ON DESCENT FA AT 3L DOOR PUT ON OXYGEN MASK BECAUSE SMELL WAS SO BAD. LIGHT MUSTY SMELL ON TAKE OFF, NOT ENOUGH FOR OXYGEN MASK. MAINTENANCE ACCOMPLISHED SMOKE ODOR FUMES INITIAL TROUBLESHOOTING IAW JOB CARD
- [SDR AALA201909239027](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201909239027.md): Amu · failed · Sep 22, 2019 · N280AY · Airbus A330243 · Audio Integrating System
  > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: PILOT REPORTS HF DOES NOT TRANSMIT ON EITHER RADIO. RECIEVE IS OK ON BOTH. PROBLEM SURFACED AFTER ENCOUNTER WITH MODERATE TURBULENCE. MAINTENANCE PERFORMED TSM TASK 23-141-00-810-819A. BOTH HF TRANSMISSION FAILS. REMOVED AND REPLACED AMU
- [SDR AALA201908129022](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201908129022.md): Closeout Panel · cracked · Aug 9, 2019 · N280AY · Airbus A330243 · Wing Miscellaneous Structure
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: LEFT HAND MAIN LANDING GEAR FALSE SPAR CLOSEOUT PANEL NEXT TO AFT GEAR TRUNNION CRACKED. REPLACED PANEL PER AMM 57-51-15.
- [SDR AALA201907229012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201907229012.md): Flashlight · inoperative · Jul 21, 2019 · N280AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Equipment
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNED: EMERGENCY FLASHLIGHT AT DOOR 4L INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE REPLACED FLASHLIHGT PER STANDARD PRACTICES.
- [SDR AALA2019060759011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA2019060759011.md): Bleed Valve · faulty · Jun 4, 2019 · N280AY · Airbus A330243 · Compressor Bleed Valve
  > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: PILOT DECLARED EMERGENCY ON ACCOUNT OF #1 ENGINE BLEED FAULT AFTER TAKEOFF. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED #1 ENG PRV BLEED VALVE IAW AMM 36-11-52. LEAK AND OPS CHECKS GOOD.
- [SDR AALA2019060659012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA2019060659012.md): Tire · failed · Jun 4, 2019 · N280AY · Airbus A330243 · Tire
  > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: DURING AN OVERWEIGHT LANDING, THE #4 MLG TIRE BURST AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE RH INBOARD FLAP AND ACOUSTIC LINER AND LINER SUPPORT BRACKET ATTACH POINT ON THE RH ENGINE. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED NBR 4 MAIN WHEEL AND TIRE ASSY IAW
- [SDR AALA201809259014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201809259014.md): Smoke Detector · false activation · Sep 24, 2018 · N280AY · Airbus A330243 · Smoke Detection
  > LAVATORY SMOKE MESSAGE ACTIVATED MOMENTAILY, SELF CLEARED, UNCONFIRMED. PREFORMED AN OPS CHECK OF THE LAVATORY SMOKE DETECTOR IAW AMM 26-17-00, OPS CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR AALA201802209043](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201802209043.md): Girt Bar · dirty · Feb 17, 2018 · N280AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Equipment
  > R4 SLIDE DIFFICULT TO ARM-DISARM. REMOVED DEBRIS FROM THE GIRT BAR.
- [SDR AALA201802059019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201802059019.md): Slide · low pressure · Jan 31, 2018 · N280AY · Airbus A330243 · Escape Slide
  > R3 DOOR HAD A CAUTION FOR LOW SLIDE PRESSURE, THE AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED. REPLACED R3 SLIDE ASSEMBLY.
- [SDR AALA201712219039](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201712219039.md): Seat Track · corroded · Dec 18, 2017 · N280AY · Airbus A330243 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > CORROSION FOUND ON THE SEAT TRACK, Y450 AT FRAME 71. THE SEAT TRACK WAS REPLACED IAW SRM 51-72-11.
- [SDR AALA201709229033](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201709229033.md): Seal · leaking · Sep 17, 2017 · N280AY · Airbus A330243 · APU Start/Ignition System
  > ODOR IN CABIN AND FLIGHT DECK DURING DESCENT. FLIGHT ATTENDANTS AND COCKPIT CREW BOTH CONFIRMED A STRONG ODOR. REPLACED THE STARTER CLUTCH SEAL. AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED.
- [SDR AALA201708299022](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201708299022.md): Lens · broken · Aug 28, 2017 · N280AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Lighting
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED. EXIT SIGN 3L FELL OFF. REPLACED 3L EXIT SIGN LENS.
- [SDR AALA201708099012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201708099012.md): Battery · failed · Aug 8, 2017 · N280AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Lighting
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED. DURING EPSU BATTERY CAPACITY TEST DOOR 3R (16WL) FAILED TEST. REPLACED EPSU BATTERY 16WL.
- [SDR AALA201708099011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201708099011.md): Battery · failed · Aug 8, 2017 · N280AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Lighting
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED. DURING EPSU BATTERY CAPACITY TEST DOOR 2R (14WL) FAILED TEST. REPLACED EPSU BATTERY 14WL.
- [SDR AALA201708099010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201708099010.md): Battery · failed · Aug 8, 2017 · N280AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Lighting
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED. EPSU BATTERY AT 1L (11WL) FAILED TEST. REPLACED BATTERY AT 11WL POWER SUPPLY.
- [SDR AALA201708099009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201708099009.md): Battery · failed · Aug 8, 2017 · N280AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Lighting
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED. EPSU BATTERY AT 3L (15WL) FAILED TEST. REPLACED BATTERY AT 15WL POWER SUPPLY.
- [SDR AALA201706059025](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201706059025.md): Girt Bar · dirty · Jun 2, 2017 · N280AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Equipment
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED. R4 DOOR SLIDE SHOWS ARMED WITH LEVER IN DISARMED POSITION. REMOVED DEBRIS FROM GIRT BAR AREA.
- [SDR AALA201705229018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201705229018.md): Oven · smoke · May 21, 2017 · N280AY · Airbus A330243 · Buffet/Galleys
  > OVEN STARTED SMOKING. NO FIRE OR FOOD SOURCE. REPLACED THE OVEN.
- [SDR AALA201704139006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201704139006.md): Lens · broken · Apr 12, 2017 · N280AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Lighting
  > EMERGENCY LIGHT AT ROW 26HG HAS BROKEN LENS. REPLACED LIGHT ASSEMBLY.
- [SDR AALA201704119004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201704119004.md): Light · broken · Apr 10, 2017 · N280AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Lighting
  > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED. EMERGENCY LIGHT AT LAV L38 IS BROKEN. LIGHT ASSEMBLY IN LAVATORY L38 WAS REPLACED.
- [SDR AALA201702259005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201702259005.md): Battery · discharged · Feb 24, 2017 · N280AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Equipment
  > EMERGENCY FLASHLIGHT AT THE R4 DOOR FOUND USED AND REPLACED INCORRECTLY, BATTERY DISCHARGED. REPLACED BATTERY AND RESTOWED THE FLASHLIGHT CORRECTLY. ACCOMPLISHED SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK.
- [SDR AALA201701179019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201701179019.md): Coffeemaker · odor · Jan 14, 2017 · N280AY · Airbus A330243 · Buffet/Galleys
  > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: FLIGHT CREW REPORTED DURING DECENT AND APPROACH DETECTED AN ODOR LIKE BURNT METAL ON TOAST, BETWEEN ROW 6-7, OF THE MID CABIN. MAINTENANCE NOTED SMELL IN MID GALLEY OVEN AND EXPRESSO MAKER AREAS. 2 MID GALLEY OVENS, 2 COFFEE MAKERS AND 2
- [SDR AALA201701179018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201701179018.md): Oven · odor · Jan 14, 2017 · N280AY · Airbus A330243 · Buffet/Galleys
  > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: FLIGHT CREW REPORTED DURING DECENT AND APPROACH DETECTED AN ODOR LIKE BURNT METAL ON TOAST, BETWEEN ROW 6-7, OF THE MID CABIN. MAINTENANCE NOTED SMELL IN MID GALLEY OVEN AND EXPRESSO MAKER AREAS. 2 MID GALLEY OVENS, 2 COFFEE MAKERS AND 2
- [SDR AALA201701179017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201701179017.md): Coffeemaker · odor · Jan 14, 2017 · N280AY · Airbus A330243 · Buffet/Galleys
  > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: FLIGHT CREW REPORTED DURING DECENT AND APPROACH DETECTED AN ODOR LIKE BURNT METAL ON TOAST, BETWEEN ROW 6-7, OF THE MID CABIN. MAINTENANCE NOTED SMELL IN MID GALLEY OVEN AND EXPRESSO MAKER AREAS. 2 MID GALLEY OVENS, 2 COFFEE MAKERS AND 2
- [SDR AALA201701119007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201701119007.md): Girt Bar · obstructed · Jan 10, 2017 · N280AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Equipment
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED. 4R DOOR SLIDE, ARMS BUT LEVER ONLY MOVES 1/4 INCH. MAINTENANCE REMOVED DEBRIS FROM GIRT BAR AND ACCOMPLISHED SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK.
- [SDR AALA201701209024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201701209024.md): Apu · odor · Jan 3, 2017 · N280AY · Airbus A330243 · APU Core Engine
  > FLIGHT ATTENDANT REPORTS WET SOCKS, MUSTY ODOR WHICH IS WORSE AT L2 DOOR. ODOR SEEMED TO GET LESS WITH RIGHT PACK OFF. TURNED RIGHT BLEED OFF. ODOR CAME BACK AT LOW THRUST DURING DESENT. AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE NR 1 ENGINE AND THE APU
- [SDR AALA201701059023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201701059023.md): Engine · odor · Jan 3, 2017 · N280AY · Airbus A330243 · Air Distribution System
  > F/A REPORTS WET SOCKS MUSTY ODOR WORST AT 2L DOOR. ODOR SEEMED TO GET LESS WITH RIGHT PACK OFF. TURNED RT BLEED OFF. ODOR CAME BACK AT LOW THRUST IN DECENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE NR 1 ENGINE IAW TASK CARD 33L40071003 AND THE APU IAW TASK CARD 33L31549001.
- [SDR AALA201701039007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201701039007.md): Seat Track · corroded · Dec 28, 2016 · N280AY · Airbus A330243 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE. CORROSION ON SEAT TRACK AT YC1, 10 INCHES AFT OF FR 73. REPLACED SEAT TRACK PER SRM 51-42-11.
- [SDR AALA201701039004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201701039004.md): Seat Track · corroded · Dec 28, 2016 · N280AY · Airbus A330243 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > CORROSION ON SEAT TRACK AT YB1 BETWEEN FRAMES 73 AND 74. REPLACED THE SEAT TRACK IAW SRM 51-42-11-001.
- [SDR AALA201701039006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201701039006.md): Seat Track · corroded · Dec 21, 2016 · N280AY · Airbus A330243 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > CORROSION ON SEAT TRACK FITTING AT -Y1137.1 BETWEEN FRAMES 72 AND 74. REPLACED THE SEAT TRACK IAW SRM 53-41-15 AND SRM 51-42-11.
- [SDR AALA201701039005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201701039005.md): Seat Track · corroded · Dec 21, 2016 · N280AY · Airbus A330243 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > CORROSION ON SEAT TRACK AT -Y1447.8 BETWEEN FRAMES 72 AND 74. REPLACED THE SEAT TRACK IAW SRM 53-41-15 AND SRM 51-42-11.
- [SDR AALA201611299019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201611299019.md): Air Filter · contaminated · Nov 28, 2016 · N280AY · Airbus A330243 · Air Distribution System
  > 5 MINS FROM LANDING F/A'S IN BACK OF A/C SAID THE SMELLED FUMES. MAINTENANCE ACTION PENDING. THE AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED. R&R HEPA FILTER AND C/W J/C 21-00-00-615-807-A, DECONTAMINATION OF ECS.
- [SDR AALA201611259013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201611259013.md): Engine · odor · Nov 23, 2016 · N280AY · Airbus A330243 · Air Distribution System
  > AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED A DIRTY SOCK ODOR DURING APPROACH TO MIA. THE FLIGHT LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. AIRCRAFT IS CURRENTLY OUT OF SERVICE. THE AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED. TROUBLESHOT CABIN ODOR TO THE NR 2 ENGINE. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE NR 2 ENGINE. OPS
- [SDR AALA201608309002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201608309002.md): Lens · missing · Aug 29, 2016 · N280AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Lighting
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED. EMERGENCY LIGHT LENS MISSING AT RT AFT LAV. REPLACED LENS COVER.
- [SDR AALA201607189010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201607189010.md): Connector · disconnected · Jul 15, 2016 · N280AY · Airbus A330243 · Light System Wiring
  > EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT AT SEAT 18B INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE FOUND EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT CONNECTOR FOR SEAT 18 A-B DISCONNECTED AT FLOOR. RECONNECTED LIGHT CONNECTOR AND ACCOMPLISHED SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK.
- [SDR AALA201607069001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201607069001.md): Girt Bar · obstructed · Jul 5, 2016 · N280AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Equipment
  > R4 DOOR SLIDE WILL NOT ARM. REMOVED DEBRIS FROM GIRT BAR TRACK AND ACCOMPLISHED A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK.
- [SDR AALA201606159003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201606159003.md): Lens · missing · Jun 14, 2016 · N280AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Lighting
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: SEAT 23G EMERGENCY LIGHT LENS MISSING. REPLACED SEAT 23G EMERGENCY LIGHT AND ACCOMPLISHED A SATISFACTORY OPS CHECK IAW AMM 33-51-12.
- [SDR AALA201606059002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201606059002.md): Lens · broken · Jun 4, 2016 · N280AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Lighting
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GNDED. EMER LIGHT LENS COVER IS BROKEN AT LAVATORY L38. REPLACED LENS COVER.
- [SDR AALA201603269002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201603269002.md): Lens · missing · Mar 25, 2016 · N280AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Lighting
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GNDED. DURING DAILY CHECK, FOUND 3R CROSS AISLE EMER LIGHT RED LENS MISSING. REPLACED LENS.
- [SDR AALA201512179008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201512179008.md): Smoke Detector · false activation · Dec 16, 2015 · N280AY · Airbus A330243 · Smoke Detection
  > RECEIVED ECAM SMOKE, LAVATORY SMOKE, FOR ONE MINUTE AT CRUISE. MX FOUND NO MESSAGES. ACCOMPLISHED OPERATIONAL CHECK OF LAVATORY SMOKE DETECTION SYS IAW AMM 26-17-00-710-802-A, WITH NO FAULTS NOTED.
- [SDR AALA201511099006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201511099006.md): Actuator · inoperative · Nov 6, 2015 · N280AY · Airbus A330243 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System
  > FUEL AFT TRANSFER VLV INOPERATIVE. REPLACED FUEL INLET VLV ACTUATOR 603QL2. ACCOMPLISHED A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK IAW AMM 28-26-53-401.
- [SDR AALA201511069002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201511069002.md): Sign · broken · Nov 5, 2015 · N280AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Lighting
  > OVERHEAD EMER EXIT SIGN IN AISLE, BEHIND LAVATORY L61, HOUSING BROKEN. REPLACED EMER EXIT LIGHT ASSEMBLY & ACCOMPLISHED A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK.
- [SDR AALA201509119002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201509119002.md): Lens · missing · Sep 10, 2015 · N280AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Lighting
  > EXIT SIGN LENS IN AISLE, AT 3L DOOR MISSING. INSTALLED NEW EXIT SIGN LENS ON 3L DOOR IAW AMM 33-50-00. OPERATIONS CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR AALA201506229007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201506229007.md): Sign · unsecure · Jun 19, 2015 · N280AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Lighting
  > EXIT SIGNS NEAR 3F FELL DOWN. SECURED EXIT SIGNS NEAR 3F AS REQUIRED.
- [SDR AALA201506019018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201506019018.md): Power Supply · faulty · May 31, 2015 · N280AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Lighting
  > DURING CABIN EMER LIGHTING BATTERY CAPACITY CHECK, EXIT SIGN EPSU 14WL, DOOR 2 FAILED. REPLACED THE EPSU 14WL.

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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 n_number = 'N280AY' AND registry_match = 'registration'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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