# Service difficulty reports: N281AY

A list on [N281AY](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N281AY.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 5 · 243 reports

- [SDR AALA201912069013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201912069013.md): Power Supply · inoperative · Dec 5, 2019 · N281AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Lighting
  > AIRCRAFT IN BASE VISIT: MAINTENANCE REPORTS EPSU 17WL FAILED TEST. REQUIRES REPLACEMENT. REPLACED EPSU 17WL IAW AMM 33-51-38. OPS CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR AALA201912069012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201912069012.md): Power Supply · no test · Dec 5, 2019 · N281AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Lighting
  > AIRCRAFT IN BASE VISIT: MAINTENANCE REPORTS EPSU 15WL FAILED TEST. REQUIRES REPLACEMENT. REPLACED EPSU 15WL IAW AMM 33-51-38. OPS CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR AALA201912069011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201912069011.md): Power Supply · no test · Dec 5, 2019 · N281AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Lighting
  > AIRCRAFT IN BASE VISIT: MAINTENANCE REPORTS EPSU 11WL FAILED TEST. REQUIRES REPLACEMENT. REPLACED EPSU 11WL IAW AMM 33-51-38. OPS CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR AALA201912069010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201912069010.md): Power Supply · no test · Dec 5, 2019 · N281AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Lighting
  > AIRCRAFT IN BASE VISIT: MAINTENANCE REPORTS EPSU 16WL FAILED TEST. REQUIRES REPLACEMENT. REPLACED EPSU 16WL EPSU IAW AMM 33-51-38. OPS CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR AALA2019112509017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA2019112509017.md): Engine · odor · Nov 19, 2019 · N281AY · Airbus A330243 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: PILOT REPORTS FUMES LIGHTLY AT FWD CABIN AND COCKPIT AND STRONGER FUMES IN AFT CABIN POST OP. DIRTY SOCK TYPE SMELL. STARTED WITH TAKEOFF AND WAS GONE ABOUT 10-12 MINS LATER CLIMBING THRU APPRO FL 220. MAINTENANCE JOB CARD 33L00021001.
- [SDR AALA201909129020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201909129020.md): Switch · malfunctioned · Sep 11, 2019 · N281AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Lighting
  > AIRCRAFT NOT GROUNDED: DOOR 4R EMERGENCY LIGHTS REMAIN ON AT ALL TIMES. EMERGENCY LIGHT SWITCH RECYCLED AND OPS TEST OK IAW AMM 33-51-00.
- [SDR AALA2019062549039](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA2019062549039.md): Connector · unsecure · Jun 23, 2019 · N281AY · Airbus A330243 · Light System Wiring
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: 4H EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERABLE. MAINTENANCE RESECURED LOOSE CONNECTOR PER AMM 33-51-12.
- [SDR AALA2019061089003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA2019061089003.md): Drain · clogged · Jun 7, 2019 · N281AY · Airbus A330243 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: SWEET CHLORINE SMELL REPORTED COINCIDING WITH GEAR DOWN IN COCKPIT TO FIRST ROW, LASTING APPROXIMATELY 5 TO 6 MINUTES. MAINTENANCE ACCOMPLISHED JOBCARD 33L00021001, FOUND DOOR DRAINS BLOCKED AND CLEARED DRAINS. MAINTENANCE ALSO FOUND
- [SDR AALA201812149011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201812149011.md): Bottle · low pressure · Dec 13, 2018 · N281AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Equipment
  > ON PDC, L1 DOOR ASSIST SLIDE BOTTLE PRESSURE LOW. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE DISK AND SEALS ON THE DOOR ASSIST BOTTLE IAW AMM 52-10-00-860-803-A, AND PERFORMED A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK.
- [SDR AALA201812129001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201812129001.md): Damper · low pressure · Dec 11, 2018 · N281AY · Airbus A330243 · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: 1L DOOR DAMPER CHARGE LOW. MAINTENANCE ACCOMPLISHED AMM 52-10-00 CHARGING OF THE DOOR DAMPER AND PERFORMED SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECKS OF EMERGENCY OPERATION CYLINDER.
- [SDR AALA201812049002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201812049002.md): Bottle · low pressure · Dec 1, 2018 · N281AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Equipment
  > THE L3 DOOR ASSIST PRESSURE LOW. SERVICED THE DOOR DAMPER BOTTLE IAW AMM 52-10-00-600-802-A.
- [SDR AALA201812049001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201812049001.md): Bottle · low pressure · Dec 1, 2018 · N281AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Equipment
  > L1 DOOR ASSIST PRESSURE WAS LOW. SERVICED THE DOOR DAMPER BOTTLE IAW AMM 52-10-00-600-802-A.
- [SDR AALA201811069010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201811069010.md): Battery · no test · Nov 5, 2018 · N281AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Lighting
  > EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY BATTERIES AT THE L4 DOOR FAILED A CAPACITY CHECK. REPLACED THE BATTERIES IAW AMM 33-51-38. OPS CHECKED OK.
- [SDR AALA201811069005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201811069005.md): Battery · no test · Nov 5, 2018 · N281AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Lighting
  > EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY BATTERIES AT THE R2 DOORSFAILED A CAPACITY CHECK. REPLACED THE BATTERIES IAW AMM 33-51-38. OPS CHECKED OK.
- [SDR AALA201810129021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201810129021.md): Bottle · low pressure · Oct 11, 2018 · N281AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Equipment
  > L1 DOOR ASSIST BOTTLE HAD LOW PRESSURE. CHARGED THE DOOR ASSIST BOTTLE IAW AMM 52-10-00, CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR AALA201808299021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201808299021.md): Battery · inoperative · Aug 27, 2018 · N281AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Equipment
  > FLIGHT ATTENDANT OTBD L1 JUMPSEAT FLASHLIGHT INOPERATIVE. REPLACED THE FLASHLIGHT BATTERY IAW AMM 25-65-00. OPS CHECKED NORMAL.
- [SDR AALA2018081539006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA2018081539006.md): Power Supply · defective · Aug 9, 2018 · N281AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Lighting
  > THE AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED. FOUND 8 ROWS OF SEAT/ FLOOR EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. FOUND EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY UNIT (14WL) BAD. REPLACED EPSU PER AMM 33-51-38. OPERATIONS CHECK NORMAL.
- [SDR AALA201807249034](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201807249034.md): Bottle · low pressure · Jul 23, 2018 · N281AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Equipment
  > DURING A CHECK, FOUND THE L1 DOOR ASSIST BOTTLE TO HAVE LOW PRESSURE. SERVICED THE DOOR ASSIST BOTTLE IAW AMM 52-10-00-600-802-A. OK FOR CONTINUED SERVICE.
- [SDR AALA201807179031](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201807179031.md): Battery Pack · failed · Jul 16, 2018 · N281AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Lighting
  > EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY BATTERY PACKS FAILED AT DOORS 1L, 2L, AND 3L. REPLACED BATTERY PACKS IAW AMM 33-51-38.
- [SDR AALA201807179030](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201807179030.md): Battery Pack · failed · Jul 16, 2018 · N281AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Lighting
  > EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY BATTERY PACKS FAILED AT DOORS 1L, 2L, AND 3L. REPLACED BATTERY PACKS IAW AMM 33-51-38.
- [SDR AALA201807179029](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201807179029.md): Battery Pack · failed · Jul 16, 2018 · N281AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Lighting
  > EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY BATTERY PACK FAILED. REPLACED THE BATTERY PACKS IAW AMM 33-51-38.
- [SDR AALA201807099043](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201807099043.md): Bottle · low pressure · Jul 8, 2018 · N281AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Equipment
  > L1 DOOR ASSIST BOTTLE HAD LOW PRESSURE. SERVICED THE L1 DOOR ASSIST BOTTLE IAW AMM 52-10-00.
- [SDR AALA2018062099004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA2018062099004.md): Bottle · low pressure · Jun 16, 2018 · N281AY · Airbus A330243 · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > L1 DOOR ASSIST BOTTLE HAD LOW PRESSURE. SERVICED L1 DOOR ASSIST BOTTLE IAW AMM 52-10-00. NO LEAKS FOUND. OK FOR SERVICE.
- [SDR AALA2018061879003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA2018061879003.md): Clamp · loose · Jun 14, 2018 · N281AY · Airbus A330243 · Pneumatic Distribution System
  > ON DEPARTURE, AIR L WING LEAK ECAM PROCEDURE HAD BLEED L SYSTEM CLOSED. PRECLUDING ETOPS OPERATION, DIVERT IAW TSM 36-22-00-810-904-A AND AMM 36-11-00-720-80 6-A, LT BLEED SUPPLY SYSTEM LEAK CHECK CARRIED OUT. THE AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED. FOUND A CLAMP LOOS
- [SDR AALA2018060519001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA2018060519001.md): Wire · loose · May 28, 2018 · N281AY · Airbus A330243 · Light System Wiring
  > R3 DOOR EMERGENCY LIGHT WAS INOPERATIVE. THE LIGHT HAD LOOSE CONNECTION. SECURED THE CONNECTION. OPS CHECKED NORMAL.
- [SDR AALA2018051769027](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA2018051769027.md): Damper · low pressure · May 15, 2018 · N281AY · Airbus A330243 · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > L1 DOOR ASSIST ACTUATOR DAMPER HAD LOW PRESSURE. MAINTENANCE SERVICED THE L1 DOOR IAW AMM 52-10-00-301, TASK 600-802, AND PERFORMED SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK.
- [SDR AALA2018051649036](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA2018051649036.md): Coffeemaker · odor · May 12, 2018 · N281AY · Airbus A330243 · Buffet/Galleys
  > ELECTRICAL ODOR IN MID GALLEY, AROUND ESPRESSO MACHINE/LIGHTS. PULLED CIRCUIT BREAKER FOR COFFEE, ODOR DISPATCHED. MAINTENANCE FOUND EVIDENCE OF ELECTRICAL ODOR FROM ESPRESSO MAKER. REPLACED BOTH ESPRESSO MAKER AND PERFORMED SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECKS, N
- [SDR AALA201804279005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201804279005.md): Cylinder · low pressure · Apr 25, 2018 · N281AY · Airbus A330243 · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > L1 DOOR ASSIST CYLINDER PRESSURE WAS LOW. THE ASSIST CYLINDER WAS SERVICED IAW AMM 52-10-00-600-802-A, REV 63.2.
- [SDR AALA201804199034](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201804199034.md): Light · inoperative · Apr 18, 2018 · N281AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Lighting
  > L2 AND R2 PARTITION EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REPLACED THE EMERGENCY LIGHT ASSY IAW AMM 33-51-12.
- [SDR AALA201804109024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201804109024.md): Seat Track · corroded · Mar 12, 2018 · N281AY · Airbus A330243 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > AIRCRAFT WAS IN BASE MAINTENANCE. CORROSION FOUND ON THE SEAT TRACK 11.25" AFT OF FR 29. INSTALLED REPAIRED SECTION OF SEAT TRACK PER SRM 53-00-15-300-004 FIG 20104 SHEET 2 AND EA 278121 DRAFT 2.
- [SDR AALA201803139005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201803139005.md): Seat Track · corroded · Mar 11, 2018 · N281AY · Airbus A330243 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > CORROSION ON THE SEAT TRACK BETWEEN FRAMES 73 TO 74, Y2462. REPLACED THE SEAT TRACK IAW SRM 53-41-15-001, FIGURE 00104.
- [SDR AALA201803159024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201803159024.md): Seat Track · corroded · Mar 10, 2018 · N281AY · Airbus A330243 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > CORROSION FOUND ON THE SEAT TRACK AT Y450, FRAME 37.4. CUTOUT THE CORRODED SECTION, FABRICATED AND INSTALLED A NEW SEAT TRACK IAW SRM 53-00-15-300-004.
- [SDR AALA201803129064](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201803129064.md): Seat Track · corroded · Mar 9, 2018 · N281AY · Airbus A330243 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > CORROSION FOUND ON THE SEAT TRACK BETWEEN FRAMES 40-47. REPLACED THE SEAT TRACK IAW SRM 51-42-11 AND DRAWING F57112806.
- [SDR AALA201803089014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201803089014.md): Actuator · low pressure · Mar 7, 2018 · N281AY · Airbus A330243 · Service Doors
  > R4 DOOR DAMPER ACTUATOR PRESSURE IS LOW. INSTALLED SERVICEABLE ACTUATOR IAW AMM 52-13-14-400.
- [SDR AALA201803139004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201803139004.md): Seat Track · corroded · Mar 6, 2018 · N281AY · Airbus A330243 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > CORRODED SEAT TRACK AT FRAME 39 PLUS 4 INCHES, Y450. REPLACED THE SEAT TRACK IAW SRM 51-72-11
- [SDR AALA201803129063](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201803129063.md): Seat Track · corroded · Mar 5, 2018 · N281AY · Airbus A330243 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > CORROSION FOUND ON SEAT TRACK. REPLACED SEAT TRACK IAW DRAWING F53311114, AND SRM 51-42-00.
- [SDR AALA201803129062](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201803129062.md): Seat Track · corroded · Mar 5, 2018 · N281AY · Airbus A330243 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > CORROSION FOUND ON THE SEAT TRACK AT FRAME 39. REMOVED CORROSION AND REPLACED THE SEAT TRACK IAW SRM 51-42-00, AND DRAWING F3311114.
- [SDR AALA201803059026](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201803059026.md): Seat Track · corroded · Mar 1, 2018 · N281AY · Airbus A330243 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE. CORRODED SEAT RAIL BETWEEN FR 74 TO FR 75 AT RBL -Y450. REPLACED SEAT RAIL PER SRM 51-42-11.
- [SDR AALA201803029002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201803029002.md): Seat Track · corroded · Feb 27, 2018 · N281AY · Airbus A330243 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > CORROSION WAS FOUND ON THE CABIN FLOOR SEAT TRACK BETWEEN FRAMES 73 AND 74, BL YC1. REPLACED THE SEAT TRACK IAW SRM 51-72-11 AND DRAWING F53478100.
- [SDR AALA201803019005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201803019005.md): Seat Track · corroded · Feb 27, 2018 · N281AY · Airbus A330243 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > CORROSION FOUND ON THE CABIN FLOOR SEAT TRACK BETWEEN FRAMES 73 AND 74, BL YC1. REPLACED THE SEAT TRACK IAW SRM 51-72-11 AND DRAWING F53478100.
- [SDR AALA201803139022](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201803139022.md): Seat Track · corroded · Feb 25, 2018 · N281AY · Airbus A330243 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > CORRODED SEAT TRACK SECTIONS BETWEEN FRAMES 73 TO 74, YB1. REPLACED THE SEAT TRACK SECTIONS IAW SRM 51-42-11, DRAWINGS F5378100, AND F53478018.
- [SDR AALA201803139003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201803139003.md): Seat Track · corroded · Feb 25, 2018 · N281AY · Airbus A330243 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > CORRODED SEAT TRACK SECTIONS BETWEEN FRAMES 73 TO 74, YB1. REPLACED THE SEAT TRACK SECTIONS IAW SRM 51-42-11, DRAWINGS F5378100, AND F53478018.
- [SDR AALA201802159026](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201802159026.md): Acm · inoperative · Feb 8, 2018 · N281AY · Airbus A330243 · Cabin Cooling System
  > PUNGENT ODOR AFTER TAKEOFF & DURING ON DESCENT. FA REPORTED IN MID CABIN AREA WAS A STRONGER ODOR SIMILAR TO PNEU. AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED. REPLACED AIR CYCLE MACHINE.
- [SDR AALA201802159025](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201802159025.md): Heat Exchanger · odor · Feb 8, 2018 · N281AY · Airbus A330243 · Cabin Cooling System
  > PUNGENT ODOR AFTER TAKEOFF & DURING DESCENT, FA REPORTED IN MID CABIN AREA WAS A STRONGER ODOR SIMILAR TO PNEU. AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED. REPLACED PRIMARY HEAT EXCHANGER.
- [SDR AALA201802099004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201802099004.md): Heat Exchanger · inoperative · Feb 8, 2018 · N281AY · Airbus A330243 · Cabin Cooling System
  > PUNGENT ODOR AFTER TAKEOFF AND DURING DECENT, FA REPORTED IN MID CABIN AREA WAS STRONGEST. AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED. REPLACED MAIN HEAT EXCHANGER.
- [SDR AALA201801169008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201801169008.md): Bottle · low pressure · Jan 12, 2018 · N281AY · Airbus A330243 · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > L1 DOOR EMERGENCY ASSIST BOTTLE PRESSURE LOW. AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED. SERVICED THE BOTTLE.
- [SDR AALA201801129020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201801129020.md): Flashlight · inoperative · Jan 10, 2018 · N281AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Equipment
  > FLIGHT ATTENDANT JUMPSEAT AFT FLASHLIGHT LED DOES NOT FLASH. REPLACED THE FLASHLIGHT.
- [SDR AALA201711219035](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201711219035.md): Bottle · low pressure · Nov 20, 2017 · N281AY · Airbus A330243 · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > L1 DOOR ASSIST BOTTLE LOW. REPLACED THE DOOR ASSIST BOTTLE IAW AMM 52-10-00.
- [SDR AALA201710309004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201710309004.md): Floor Panel · delaminated · Oct 27, 2017 · N281AY · Airbus A330243 · Fuselage Floor Panel
  > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED. DELAMINATION ON L2 FLOOR BOARD PANEL 27DS AT STRINGER 26L. REPLACED HEATED FLOORBOARD (PANEL) PER AMM 25-27-51-400-801-A.
- [SDR AALA201710199018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201710199018.md): Bottle · low pressure · Oct 18, 2017 · N281AY · Airbus A330243 · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > L1 DOOR ASSIST BOTTLE PRESSURE LOW. SERVICED THE DOOR ASSIST BOTTLE.

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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 = 'N281AY' AND registry_match = 'registration'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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