# Service difficulty reports: N38443

A list on [N38443](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N38443.md).

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

- [SDR CALA2026020213469](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CALA2026020213469.md): Bracket · damaged · Jan 23, 2026 · N38443 · Boeing 737924ER · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > GROUND ANGLE BRACKET AT BS 500C RT SIDE REQUIRES RELOCATION DUE TO GROUND CLIP BEING DISPACED & FASTENER HOLES PLUGGED ON ECRA 2500-16340 REV A FOR EA 2500-13122 REV ORIGINAL OPS 007 REQUEST ENGINEERING ASSISTANCE FOR RELOCATION ON FRAME 500C RT SIDE FOR GROU
- [SDR CALA2026020213468](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CALA2026020213468.md): Angle · damaged · Jan 23, 2026 · N38443 · Boeing 737924ER · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > EA 2500-13122 REV ORIGINAL OPS 012 BETWEEN STATION 727K AND 727L RT SIDE STRINGER 5R WAP NR 3 & GROUND CLIP INTERFERES WITH INTERCOSTAL INSTALLATION REQUESTING ENGINEERING ASSISTANCE. SUPPORT TASK NSA EMX N/R 00114 ESFR INFORMATION ONLY ACCOMPLISHED UAL ECRA 4
- [SDR CALA2026020213467](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CALA2026020213467.md): Angle · damaged · Jan 23, 2026 · N38443 · Boeing 737924ER · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > GROUND CLIP AT BS 559 RT SIDE REQUIRES RELOCATION DUE TO GROUND CLIP BEING DISPLACED & FASTENER HOLES PLUGGED ON ECRA 2500-16430 REV A FOR EA 2500-13122, REV ORIGINAL. ACCOMPLISHED ECRA 4435-04662, REV ORIGINAL, & AVO 16458, REV A. FOR RELOCATION OF GROUND
- [SDR CALA2025120211686](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CALA2025120211686.md): Battery Pack · discharged · Nov 30, 2025 · N38443 · Boeing 737900ER · Emergency Lighting
  > BATERRY PACK M2503 FAIL DURING EMERGENCY LIGHTING SYSTEM FUNCTIONAL CHECK. REMOVED AND INSTALLED NEW BATTERY PACK (M2503). OPS CHECK GOOD IAW AMM 33-51-06-906-805.
- [SDR CALA2025120211684](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CALA2025120211684.md): Battery Pack · discharged · Nov 30, 2025 · N38443 · Boeing 737924ER · Emergency Lighting
  > EMERGENCY BATTERY PACK M1675 WAS INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND INSTALLED EMERGENCY BATTERY PACK M1675 IAW AMM 33-51-06-960-805. OPS CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR CALA2025120311737](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CALA2025120311737.md): Skin · cracked · Nov 24, 2025 · N38443 · Boeing 737924ER · Horizontal Stabilizer, Plate/Skin
  > TWO CRACKS SIGNAL NOTED AT STAB RT SIDE HSS 157.10, FIRST CRACK L=0.416 INCH LOCATED TO 9.356INCH FWD FROM AFT SPAR, SECOND CRACK L=0.381INCH LOCATED TO 16.500 INCH FWD FROM AFT SPAR. (PERFORMED PERMANENT REPAIR AT RH HORIZONTAL STAB AT STAB STA 157.10 AND 16.
- [SDR CALA2025091809039](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CALA2025091809039.md): Radome · no discrepancy · Sep 14, 2025 · N38443 · Boeing 737924ER · Aerodynamic Fairings
  > REJECTED T/O FOR BIRDSTRIKE TO THE NOSE AT AROUND 115 KNOTS PERFORMED BIRDSTRIKE INSPECTION REF AMM 05-51-18-210-801. FOUND SMALL BLOOD SPOT ON UPPER RIGHT SIDE OF NOSE RADOME. CLEANED BIRDSTRIKE AND INSPECTED AREA WITH NO DEFECTS NOTED,
- [SDR CALA2025091508895](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CALA2025091508895.md): Bracket · unsecure · Sep 11, 2025 · N38443 · Boeing 737924ER · Escape Slide
  > R2 DOOR SLIDE BRACKET LOOSE. SECURED FLOOR-MOUNTED ESCAPE SLIDE BRACKET IAW AMM 25-66-02-000-801 & AMM 25-66-02-400-801
- [SDR CALA2025082508091](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CALA2025082508091.md): Filter · odor · Aug 21, 2025 · N38443 · Boeing 737924ER · Air Distribution System
  > AT ENG START TILL 10000 FT STRONG FOUL SMELL FROM PACKS ORD MX DEBRIEFED CREW, PER CREW SMELL FOUL ODOR SMELL RETURNED ON LANDING. PER TOMC AND AMM 5-51-26, REMOVED AND REPLACED RECIRCULATION AIR FILTER REF AMM 21-25-01 ADD EMP:U105424 PER TOMC STILL REQUIRES
- [SDR CALA2025060405265](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CALA2025060405265.md): Lamp · inoperative · Jun 3, 2025 · N38443 · Boeing 737924ER · Emergency Lighting
  > EMERGENCY LIGHTING SYSTEM OPERATIONAL CHECK {B737-33-3-0235} - LEFT SIDE OVERWING EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT BETWEEN BOTH DOORS IS INOPERATIVE. REPLACED LAMP, PART NUMBER 767, REF MM33-51-04-960-801. WORKS OK NOW.
- [SDR CALA2025032703239](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CALA2025032703239.md): Light · inoperative · Mar 26, 2025 · N38443 · Boeing 737924ER · Emergency Lighting
  > CABIN AND FLIGHT DECK EMER LTS ON IN FLT FD SW ARMED. AFT FA SW NRML.WENT OFF AFTER 5MIN PERFORMED OPPS CHECK OF EMERGENCY LIGHTS OPS CHECK GOOD AR THIS TIME IN REFRENCE TO AMM 33-51-00
- [SDR CALA2025022002402](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CALA2025022002402.md): Smoke Detector · false indication · Feb 19, 2025 · N38443 · Boeing 737924ER · Smoke Detection
  > FWD LAV SMOKE ALARM GOING OFF UPON ARRIVAL TO THE AIRCRAFT NO EVIDENCE OF SMOKE OR ODOR, SUSPECT SET OFF DUE TO COLD TEMPERATURES.REF AMM 20-60-01 AND FM LAV SMOKE BREAKER CYCLED; ALARM EXTINGUISHED. OK TO CONTINUE.
- [SDR CALA2024112501264](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CALA2024112501264.md): Battery · faulty · Nov 21, 2024 · N38443 · Boeing 737924ER · Aircraft Fuel System
  > EMERGENCY FUEL SHUTOFF BATTERY REPLACE {B737-28-3-0190} - REF TASK CARD 29-0528-8-0146 FOR SIGN OFF.PARTS USED: 27-2434-9-9002,QTY:1.ROTABLE PARTS CHANGE WAS INDICATED - TT # 1539229 SN OFF 4607.BATTERY, ASSY, OFF 27-2434-9-9002 4607 ON 27-2434-9-9002 1058
- [SDR CALA2024090302355](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CALA2024090302355.md): Support Beam · damaged · Sep 1, 2024 · N38443 · Boeing 737924ER · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > REQUIRES SFR FOR DAMAGE FOUND WING CENTER SECTION LOWER SUPPORT BEAM. REPAIR ACCOMPLISHED ON NR 2182729. CREATED SFR # 9119435.
- [SDR CALA2023110603281](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CALA2023110603281.md): Anti-Ice Valve · faulty · Nov 4, 2023 · N38443 · Boeing 737900ER · Engine Anti-Icing System
  > LEFT ENG ANTI-ICE INOP AMBER TAI DISPLAYED WITH LEFT ENG ANTI-IC E SWITCH ON. UPDATED PARTS INFORMATION. REPLACED ANTI-ICE VALVE PER AMM TASK 30-21-11-400-801 ROTABLE PARTS CHANGE WAS INDICATED - TT # 1505412 SN OFF 2095 VALVE, ANTI-ICE OFF 29-3021-9-0002 2
- [SDR CALA2023012300181](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CALA2023012300181.md): Battery Pack · no test · Jan 21, 2023 · N38443 · Boeing 737924ER · Emergency Lighting
  > EMERGENCY LIGHTS BATTERY PACK M2627 FAILS CAPACITY CHECK.
- [SDR CALA2023011600124](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CALA2023011600124.md): Battery Pack · no test · Jan 14, 2023 · N38443 · Boeing 737924ER · Emergency Lighting
  > EMERGENCY LIGHTS BATTERY PACK M2626 FAILS CAPACITY CHECK.
- [SDR CALA2023011600119](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CALA2023011600119.md): Battery Pack · discharged · Jan 13, 2023 · N38443 · Boeing 737924ER · Emergency Lighting
  > EMERGENCY LIGHTS BATTERY PACK M1670 FAILS CAPACITY CHECK.
- [SDR CALA2021121302358](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CALA2021121302358.md): Control Panel · inoperative · Dec 12, 2021 · N38443 · Boeing 737900ER · Doppler System
  > WX RADAR FAIL/INTERMIT MENT LOCKED UNLOCKED COULD NOT DUP, CREW INDICATED THAT THEY HAD WXR FAIL / CNTL STAB FAULT AT TIME OF FAILURE THEN FAULT CLEARED ENROUTE, REPLACED WXR CNTL PANEL PRECAUTIONARY REF AMM 34-43-91... ROTABLE PARTS CHANGE WAS INDICATED - TT
- [SDR CALA2020110401242](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CALA2020110401242.md): Sensor · failed · Nov 4, 2020 · N38443 · Boeing 737924ER · Trailing Flap Position Indicating System
  > FLAP ON GAUGE SHOWED NEEDLE SPLIT. LANDED WITH FLAPS 5. UPDATED MAA CODE FIX USING VENDOR MAA SCREEN PLEASE CONTACT TOMC BEFORE COMMENCING ANY WORK. PLEASE CONTACT TOMC BEFORE COMMENCING ANY WORK. PLEASE REMOVE AND REPLACE THE NR 4 SKEW SENSOR, PER AMM 27-
- [SDR CALA2020080901092](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CALA2020080901092.md): Proximity Switch · faulted · Aug 8, 2020 · N38443 · Boeing 737924ER · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > LANDING GEAR WILL NOT RETRACT PSEU BITE SHOWS NO PRIMARY POWER TO LGTV AND MESSAGE 29-20001. RIGHT GEAR GROUND SHIFT TELEFLEX CABLE IS INTACT. REQUIRES FURTHER TS AULS, PSEU SHOWS VALID VOLTAGE FROM D11138. PER FIM PSEU REQUIRES REPLACEMENT. OF C/B''S,CHECKED
- [SDR CALA2020022900556](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CALA2020022900556.md): Gcu · disconnected · Feb 28, 2020 · N38443 · Boeing 737924ER · AC Generator-Alternator
  > AC GENERATOR DRIVE SYSTEM DRIVE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED GEN-2 QRH CHECKLIST FOLLOWED 2 DRIVE DISCONNECTED APU POWER BUS REPLACED # 2 ENGINE IDG PER AMM 24-11-11-400-801 RAN ENGINE ALL SYS OPS CHECK NORNAL ADD EMP:U118147 ROTABLE PARTS CHANGE WAS INDICATED - TT #
- [SDR CALA2019122102263](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CALA2019122102263.md): Skin · cracked · Dec 20, 2019 · N38443 · Boeing 737924ER · Horizontal Stabilizer, Plate/Skin
  > RIGHT HORIZONTAL STAB INSPAR LOWER SKIN CRACKED AT STA 175.5 AND 10"FWD OF REAR SPAR. REPAIRED LOWER HORZONTAL SKIN AS REF SRM 55-10-01 REPAIR 11,
- [SDR CALA2019120312261](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CALA2019120312261.md): Skin · cracked · Dec 20, 2019 · N38443 · Boeing 737924ER · Horizontal Stabilizer, Plate/Skin
  > LEFT HORIZONTAL STAB INSPAR SKIN CRACKED AT STA.92.70 AND 11" FWD OF REAR SPAR CRACK MEASURES HALF INCH. REPAIRED LEFT HORIZONTAL LOWER SKIN AS REF SRM 55-10-01 REPAIR 11, INSPECTION THRESHOLD 56000 FLT CYCLES AND REPEAT INSPECTION EVERY 9000 FLT CYCLES THERE
- [SDR CALA2019121902247](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CALA2019121902247.md): Skin · cracked · Dec 19, 2019 · N38443 · Boeing 737924ER · Horizontal Stabilizer, Plate/Skin
  > RIGHT HORIZONTAL STAB INSPAR SKIN CRACKED AT STA 101.9 AND 10" FWD OF REAR SPAR. AND 10" FWD OF REAR SPAR REF SRM 55-10-01 REPAIR 11. SEE FLEET CYCLE L/P 9716665 FOR WORK ACCOMPLISHED, INSPECTION THRESHOLD AT 56000 TOTAL FLIGHT CYCLES AND REPEAT INSPECTION EVE
- [SDR CALA2019072401243](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CALA2019072401243.md): Light · inoperative · Jul 22, 2019 · N38443 · Boeing 737924ER · Emergency Lighting
  > 15DEF STOWBIN EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT INOP. RELAMPED REF AMM 33-51-03. OPS CHECKED OK. INSPECTED LIGHT AT 15DEF OPS CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR CALA2019072401244](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CALA2019072401244.md): Light · inoperative · Jul 22, 2019 · N38443 · Boeing 737924ER · Emergency Lighting
  > 15,20,21 ABC SEAT MOUNTED EEL INOP. RELAMPED REF AMM 33-51-15. OPS CHECKED OK. INSPECTED 15,20,AND 21 ABC SEAT MOUNTED EEL OPS CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR CALA2019072401238](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CALA2019072401238.md): Light · inoperative · Jul 22, 2019 · N38443 · Boeing 737924ER · Emergency Lighting
  > DOOR 1 LT EXTERNAL EEL INOP. RELAMPED REF AMM 33-51-04. OPS CHECKED OK. INSPECTED DOOR 1 LT EEL OPS CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR CALA2019031500425](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CALA2019031500425.md): Engine · vibration · Mar 15, 2019 · N38443 · Boeing 737924ER · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > LOUD THUMP AND HEAVY VIBRATION IN CRUISE JUST AT TOD. PLZ HAVE TECH MEET US AT GATE. TOMC ADDED ADDITIONAL INFO FROM FLT CREW. AFTER INITIAL REPORT ANY POWER SETTING ABOVE 60% N1 ON NR 1 ENGINE PRODUCED HEAVY VIBRATION. ENG WAS KEPT BELOW THAT SETTING AND ON A
- [SDR CALA2019031500409](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CALA2019031500409.md): Slide · malfunctioned · Mar 12, 2019 · N38443 · Boeing 737924ER · Escape Slide
  > REF LOGPAGE 9119693, R2 DOOR SLIDE DEPLOYED. SERVICE DIFFUCULTY REPORT HAS SUBMITTED FOR THE AFT RIGHT SLIDE DOOR THAT DIDNT DEPLOY...SDF REPORT 1021292 REPACK AND INSTALLED ORIGINAL R-2 DOOR SLIDE ASSEMBLY REF AMM TASK 25-66-01-400-801 & 25-66-01-400-803 FOR
- [SDR CALA2019031100396](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CALA2019031100396.md): Slide · malfunctioned · Mar 11, 2019 · N38443 · Boeing 737924ER · Escape Slide
  > PER FLIGHT SAFETY QUARANTINE ALL SLIDES THAT DEPLOYED.) AFT RIGHT SLIDE DID NOT DEPLOY DURING EMERGENCY SITUATION. DOOR WAS 30 PERCENT OPEN, SLIDE FELL OUT OF THE BUSTLE. MAINTENANCE WAS ABLE TO REMOVE THE BUSTLE COVER AND PIN THE BOTTLE. THE SLIDE HAS BEEN Q
- [SDR CALA2017120304299](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CALA2017120304299.md): Charger · faulty · Dec 3, 2017 · N38443 · Boeing 737924ER · Emergency Lighting
  > RIGHT AFT OVERWING EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT INOP. REPLACED BATTERY CHARGER M1671, OPS GOOD.
- [SDR CALA2017120304298](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CALA2017120304298.md): Light · damaged · Dec 3, 2017 · N38443 · Boeing 737924ER · Emergency Lighting
  > 31ABC EMERGENCY LIGHT ASSEMBLY PUSHED INTO SEAT. R&R SEAT 31ABC EMERGENCY LIGHT ASSY IAW AMM 33-51-11.
- [SDR CALA2017111004010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CALA2017111004010.md): Light · damaged · Nov 10, 2017 · N38443 · Boeing 737924ER · Emergency Lighting
  > EMERGENCY AISLE LIGHTS ROWS 20 AND 21 DAMAGED. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE EMERGENCY LIGHTS IAW AMM 33-51-11-960-802. OPS CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR CALA2017102003693](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CALA2017102003693.md): A/C Pack · odor · Oct 20, 2017 · N38443 · Boeing 737924ER · Cabin Cooling System
  > ODOR FROM PACKS AIR VENTS. PERFORMED OPS CHECK IAW 21-20-01.
- [SDR CALA2017063002053](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CALA2017063002053.md): Light · unsecure · Jun 30, 2017 · N38443 · Boeing 737924ER · Emergency Lighting
  > EMERGENCY LIGHT HANGING DOWN AT SEATS 27ABC. SECURED THE LIGHT ASSY. OPS CHECKED OK.
- [SDR CALA2016111800924](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CALA2016111800924.md): Skin · cracked · Nov 16, 2016 · N38443 · Boeing 737924ER · Horizontal Stabilizer, Plate/Skin
  > LEFT HORIZONTAL STAB HAS A CRACK AT STA 184.70. REPAIR IN REF SRM 55-10-01 REPAIR 11, INITIATED A DIP TO PERFORM AN INPECTION PER SRM 55-10-01 REPAIR 11, STEP 5 PAGE 218, TABLE 204.
- [SDR CALA2016101700759](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CALA2016101700759.md): Actuator · failed · Oct 13, 2016 · N38443 · Boeing 737924ER · Elevator Control System
  > HORIZONTAL STAB ACTUATOR FAILED WITH DISCOLORED WATER FROM BALL NUT. REMOVED AND REPLACED HSTA IAW AMM 27-41-81-400-801 AND EA 2740-01227 OPS 3 OPS 4.
- [SDR CALA2014060900737](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CALA2014060900737.md): Transmitter · faulty · Jun 8, 2014 · N38443 · Boeing 737924ER · Hydraulic Pressure Sensor
  > AT FL350 HYD SYS A QTY INDICATING 74% & CONTINUED TO DROP. QTY A LOWEST LEVEL INDICATED 62%, DROPPING 1% - 2% EVERY 8 TO 10 MINUTES. PRESS ON SYS A REMAINED AT 3050 PSI, SYS B QTY DROPPED TO 85%. REPLACED SYS A HYD QTY TRANSMITTER IAW AMM 29-33-12. SERVICE
- [SDR CALA2012040600239](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CALA2012040600239.md): Sign · broken · Apr 6, 2012 · N38443 · Boeing 737924ER · Emergency Lighting
  > EXIT SIGN, AFT GALLEY BROKEN. REMOVED AND REPLACED LOWER EXIT SIGN. OPS TESTED GOOD. OK FOR SERVICE.
- [SDR CALA2012020100065](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CALA2012020100065.md): Unknown · malfunctioned · Feb 1, 2012 · N38443 · Boeing 737924ER · Leading Edge Slat Control System
  > IN FLIGHT WHEN FLAPS RETRACTED FULL UP, LEADING EDGE DEVICES REMAINED DOWN, COMPLIED WITH THE CHECKLIST COULD NOT RETRACT L/E DEVICES. RETURNED TO SJU. PERFORM FSEU BITE, OPS CK NORMAL PER AMM 27-81-00-810-803.

## 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 = 'N38443' AND registry_match = 'registration'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N38443/reports

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