# Service difficulty reports: N5153A A list on [N5153A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5153A.md). Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Newest first. - [SDR SCNA20260716307S](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20260716307S.md): Smoke Goggles · missing · Jul 14, 2026 · N5153A · Boeing 73783N · Emergency Equipment > FWD FACING SUPERNUMERARY SEATS MISSING SMOKE GOGGLES ( SUPERNUMERARY SEATS) PLACED SMOKE GOOGLE ON EACH FWD FACING SEATS IAW AMM 25-64-00 THIS CLEARS MEL 25-31. - [SDR SCNA20260716307](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20260716307.md): Smoke Goggles · missing · Jul 14, 2026 · N5153A · Boeing 73783N · Emergency Equipment > FWD FACING SUPERNUMERARY SEATS MISSING SMOKE GOGGLES. OPEN - [SDR SCNA20260323133](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20260323133.md): Light · arced · Mar 22, 2026 · N5153A · Boeing 73783N · Flight Compartment Lighting > PILOT SIDE (FO) MAP LIGHT ARC'D WHEN THE FOS HEADSET MADE ONCTACT. HAPPENED MORE THAN ONCE. CONCERNED ABOUT FAULTY WIRING ( WORK IN OROGRESS) - [SDR SCNA20250904355](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20250904355.md): Bulb · inoperative · Sep 3, 2025 · N5153A · Boeing 73783N · Emergency Lighting > INOPERATIVE BULB ON THE EMER EXIT LIGHT NOT ARMED LIGHT. RELAMPED OPS CHECK GOOD IAW AMM 33-11-00 - [SDR UIEA2025061200741](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UIEA2025061200741.md): Skin · scratched · Jun 18, 2025 · N5153A · Boeing 73783N · Cargo/Baggage Doors > LOWER LOBE, FWD CARGO DOOR EXTERNAL SKIN WITH SCRATCHES LOCATED BETWEEN BEAM D AND LOWER FRAME.(

REPLACED FWD CARGO COMPARTMENT DOOR EXTERNAL SKIN I.A.W B737-800 BCF SRM 52-30-01-2R-3 REPAIR 3 PARAGRAPH 4 TABLE 201 FIGURE 202 REV 23 AND BOEING REF DWG NO: 14 - [SDR UIEA2025061200743](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UIEA2025061200743.md): Skin · scratched · Jun 18, 2025 · N5153A · Boeing 73783N · Cargo/Baggage Doors > LOWER LOBE, AFT CARGO COMPARTMENT DOOR, EXTERNAL SKIN WITH SEVERAL SCRATCHES BETWEEN BEAM B AND LOWER FRAME.(

REPLACED AFT CARGO COMPARTMENT DOOR EXTERNAL SKIN IAW BOEING 737-800 BCF SRM 52-30-01-2R-3 REPAIR 3 PARAG 4 TABLE 201 FIG 203 REV 23 AND BOEING REF - [SDR UIEA2025061200744](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UIEA2025061200744.md): Cargo Track · cracked · Jun 18, 2025 · N5153A · Boeing 73783N · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings > FWD CARGO COMPARTMENT, CARGO TRACK-TIE DOWN AT STA 460 RBL 13.84 WITH CRACK.(

REPAIRED TIE DOWN CARGO TRACK AT FWD CARGO COMPARTMENT RBL 13.84", SECTION BETWEEN B/S 400 AND B/S 500 +17.75", SPLICED BETWEEN B/S 500 AND B/S 500A I.A.W B737-800 BCF SRM 53-00-53 - [SDR UIEA2025061200746](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UIEA2025061200746.md): Floor Support · corroded · Jun 18, 2025 · N5153A · Boeing 73783N · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > AFT CARGO COMPARTMENT FLOOR STRUCTURE AT STA 727+13" RBL3 RAIL CHANNEL WITH CORROSION.(

REPAIRED RAIL FLOOR BEAM SECTION AT AFT CARGO COMPARTMENT FLOOR STRUCTURE RBL 3" FROM B/S 727 +8" TO B/S 727B +14", SPLICED BETWEEN B/S 727B AND B/S 727C I.A.W B737-800 B - [SDR UIEA2025061200747](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UIEA2025061200747.md): Floor Support · corroded · Jun 18, 2025 · N5153A · Boeing 73783N · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > AFT CARGO COMPARTMENT FLOOR STRUCTURE FROM STA 747 TO STA 847 AT LBL 21" SIDE PLATE-SUPPORT ZEE WITH CORROSION IN SEVERAL PLACES.(

REPAIRED AFT CARGO COMPARTMENT ZEE CHANNEL SIDE PLATA SECTION AT LBL 21" FROM B/S 727J +3.5" TO B/S 847, SPLICED BETWEEN B/S 72 - [SDR UIEA2025061200748](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UIEA2025061200748.md): Support Angle · cracked · Jun 18, 2025 · N5153A · Boeing 73783N · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > UPPER FUSELAGE AT STA 303.9 LBL 57 WL 208.1, FWD ENTRY AREA SILL SUPPORT ANGLE WITH CRACK.(

REPAIRED FWD ENTRY DOOR LOWER SILL INNER CHORD SECTION AT B/S 303.9 WL 208 LBL 57 IAW COO-EO-2025-22233-R00 REV 00. APPROVED BY FAA DER ROBERT MANASHI (DER NUMBER 876 - [SDR UIEA2025061200749](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UIEA2025061200749.md): Frame · unknown · Jun 18, 2025 · N5153A · Boeing 73783N · Standard Practices/Structures > PER CUSTOMER INSTRUCTIONS IN REFERENCE AT BOEING RECOMENDATION REPLACE RH FRAME FITTING AND FAIL SAFE STRAP ASSY AT STATION 663.75 PER ENGINEERING DRAWING 144A2400-28 FRAME INSTALLATION.(

PERFORMED RH STA 663.75 FRAME FITTING AND SAFE STRAP REPLACEMENT AND B - [SDR UIEA2025061200750](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UIEA2025061200750.md): Failsafe · damaged · Jun 18, 2025 · N5153A · Boeing 73783N · Fuselage Main, Structure > IN REFERECE AT COOPESA´S NRI 1-23 REPLACE LH FRAME FITTING AND FAIL SAFE STRAP ASSY AT STATION 663.75 PER ENGINEERING DRAWING 144A2400-27 FRAME INSTALLATION.(

PERFORMED LH STA 663.75 FRAME FITTING AND SAFE STRAP REPLACEMENT AND BLEND OUT REPAIR (CATEGORY A - [SDR UIEA2025061200751](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UIEA2025061200751.md): Stringer · none · Jun 18, 2025 · N5153A · Boeing 73783N · Standard Practices/Structures > PERFORM CUTTING AND SPLICING OF STRINGER 10 L/H FOR STA 663.75 FRAME FITTING ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT AS PER BOEING REF COO-TLS -25-0061 DATED 08 MAY 25 AND BOEING DRAWING # 002A 0084 SHEET 14.(

PERFORMED SPLICE REPAIR OF FUSELAGE STRINGER 10LH BTWN STA 663.75 A - [SDR UIEA2025061200752](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UIEA2025061200752.md): Stringer · none · Jun 18, 2025 · N5153A · Boeing 73783N · Standard Practices/Structures > PERFORM CUTTING AND SPLICING OF STRINGER 14 L/H FOR STA 663.75 FRAME FITTING ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT AS PER BOEING REF COO-TLS -25-0062 DATED 08 MAY 25 AND BOEING DRAWING # 002A 0084 SHEET 24.(

PERFORMED SPLICE REPAIR OF FUSELAGE STGR 14L BTW - [SDR UIEA2025061200753](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UIEA2025061200753.md): Stringer · none · Jun 18, 2025 · N5153A · Boeing 73783N · Standard Practices/Structures > PERFORM CUTTING AND SPLICING OF STRINGER 10 R/H FOR STA 663.75 FRAME FITTING ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT AS PER BOEING REF COO-TLS -25-0063 DATED 08 MAY 25 AND BOEING DRAWING # 002A 0084 SHEET 14.
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PERFORMED SPLICE REPAIR OF FUSELAGE STINGER 10 RH, BETWEEN STA - [SDR UIEA2025061200754](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UIEA2025061200754.md): Stringer · none · Jun 18, 2025 · N5153A · Boeing 73783N · Standard Practices/Structures > PERFORM CUTTING AND SPLICING OF STRINGER 14 R/H FOR STA 663.75 FRAME FITTING ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT AS PER BOEING REF COO-TLS -25-0064 DATED 08 MAY 25 AND BOEING DRAWING # 002A 0084 SHEET 24. PERFORMED SPLICE REPAIR OF FUSELAGE STGR 14R BETWEEN B/S 663.75 AND B - [SDR UIEA2025061200755](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UIEA2025061200755.md): Skin · dented · Jun 18, 2025 · N5153A · Boeing 73783N · Nacelle/Pylon, Plate/Skin > ENGINE #2, INLET COWL, INNER BARREL, LOWER ACUSTICAL SKIN WITH DENTS (2 EA) AT 6 O'CLOCK POSITION. PERFORMED PERMANENT REPAIR AT ENGINE N°2 INLET COWL INNER BARREL I.A.W ATLAS AIR ENGINEERING AUTHORIZATION EA-1971A215 REV 0 DATED 27-MAY-25. NO FURTHER DEFECT - [SDR UIEA2025061200756](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UIEA2025061200756.md): Skin · cracked · Jun 18, 2025 · N5153A · Boeing 73783N · Wing, Plate/Skin > LEFT WING, INBOARD L/E (FIXED L/E) SKIN CRACKED AT KRAS 217.5 AROUND FASTENER HOLE (1EA) AND AT SEAL RIB (REF: KRAS 224.82) BETWEEN THE NOSE BEAM AND FIRST STRINGER (2EA).(

PERFORMED LH WING AT REF KRAS 224.82 AND REF KRAS 217.5 FIXED LEADING EDGE SKIN PANEL - [SDR UIEA2025061200757](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UIEA2025061200757.md): Support Beam · worn · Jun 18, 2025 · N5153A · Boeing 73783N · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure > LOWER FUSELAGE, LOWER SUPPORT BEAM AT RBL 40.875, STA 547 LOWER CHORD WITH WEAR. REPAIRED WING CENTER SECTION LOWER SUPPORT BEAM LOWER CHORD SECTION AT RBL 40.875 B/S 547 IAW SRM 57-10-13-2R-3 REPAIR 3 FIG 202 DETAIL C, REV 23 DATED 10-MAR-25. THIS IS A CATEG - [SDR UIEA2025022700181](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UIEA2025022700181.md): Bottle · low pressure · Feb 25, 2025 · N5153A · Boeing 73783N · Escape Slide > L1 DOOR SLIDE LOW PRESSURE.(

LP 1820629 M2: REMOVED AND REPLACED L1 DOOR SLIDE IAW B737 AMM 25-66-01. INFLATION CYLINDER CHECKED PER 25-66-01, CHECKS GOOD. THIS CLEARS DMI 226487. PLACARDS REMOVED.

) - [SDR UIEA2024123001194](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UIEA2024123001194.md): None · none · Dec 30, 2024 · N5153A · Boeing 73783N · Standard Practices/Structures > HIT BIRDS ON TAKE OFF. HIGH SPEED REJECT AT 110 KTS(

PERFORMED HIGH ENERGY STOP CONDITIONAL INSPECTION IAW AMM 05-51-07, NO DEFECTS NOTED. PERFORMED BIRD STRIKE CONDITIONAL INSPECTION IAW AMM 05-51-18, NO SIGN OF INGESTION ON ENG CORE. NO DENTS OR OTHER DEFE - [SDR UIEA2024092100912](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UIEA2024092100912.md): Power Supply · inoperative · Sep 21, 2024 · N5153A · Boeing 73783N · Emergency Lighting > R1 DOOR EMERGENCY LIGHTING INOP(

R/R DOOR EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY SUPPLY IAW AMM 33-51-06. OPS CHECK GOOD. NO FURTHER DEFECTS

) - [SDR UIEA2024061900550](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UIEA2024061900550.md): Spring · failed · Jun 19, 2024 · N5153A · Boeing 73783N · Cargo/Baggage Doors > ITEM 1 - AFT CARGO LIGHT ILLUMINATED DURING TAKEOFF ROLL. ITEM 2 - A/C REJECTED TAKEOFF(

ITEM 1 - TRANSFERRED TO MDDR 211037 IAW DDG 52-03-01. "M" ACTIONS C/W. PLACARDS INSTALLED. CAT C. DUE DATE 29JUN24. DOOR VERIFIED TO BE CLOSED.

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ITEM 2 - HIGH E - [SDR UIEA2023042000373](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UIEA2023042000373.md): Unknown · unknown · Apr 26, 2023 · N5153A · Boeing 73783N · Fuselage Structure (General) > LOWER FUSELAGE, AFT CARGO COMPARTMENT, AT BS 727G +18", LBL 21.5", ZEE CHANNEL WITH CRACK.(

REPAIRED SIDEPLATE SECTION AT LBL 21.5 BETWEEN BS727E+6.5" AND BS727J+16" I/A/W B737-800 BCF SRM 53-00-53-2R-6 REPAIR 6, PARAG 4 FIG 203

) - [SDR UIEA2023042000374](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UIEA2023042000374.md): Unknown · unknown · Apr 26, 2023 · N5153A · Boeing 73783N · Fuselage Structure (General) > LOWER FUSELAGE, FWD CARGO COMPARTMENT, AT BS 540, STGR 27L, STRINGER WITH CORROSION.(

REPAIRED FUSELAGE STRINGER 27LH BETWEEN BS500G+1.5" AND BS540 I/A/W B737 BCF SRM 53-00-03-2R-1 REPAIR 1 PARAG 4 FIG 205

) - [SDR UIEA2023042000375](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UIEA2023042000375.md): Unknown · unknown · Apr 26, 2023 · N5153A · Boeing 73783N · Fuselage Structure (General) > LOWER FUSELAGE, FWD CARGO COMPARTMENT, AT BS 540, STGR 27R, STRINGER WITH CORROSION.(

REPAIRED FUSELAGE STRINGER 27RH BETWEEN BS500G+6.750" AND BS540 I/A/W B737 BCF SRM 53-00-03-2R-1 REPAIR 1 PARAG 4 FIG 205

) - [SDR UIEA2023042000376](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UIEA2023042000376.md): Unknown · unknown · Apr 26, 2023 · N5153A · Boeing 73783N · Fuselage Structure (General) > FWD CARGO COMPT. STRINGER 26R BETWEEN BS 500B AND BS 500G WITH CORROSION.NOTE: WHEN PERFORMED ACCESS WITH NRI 1-126 WAS DETECTED.(

REPAIRED FUSELAGE STRINGER 26RH BETWEEN BS500B+1.5" AND BS500H+14.5" I/A/W B737 BCF SRM 53-00-03-2R-1 REPAIR 1 PARAG 4 FIG 205< - [SDR UIEA2023042000377](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UIEA2023042000377.md): Unknown · unknown · Apr 26, 2023 · N5153A · Boeing 73783N · Fuselage Structure (General) > FWD CARGO COMPT. STRINGER 26L BETWEEN BS 500B AND BS 500G WITH CORROSION.NOTE: WHEN PERFORMED ACCESS WITH NRI 1-127 WAS DETECTED.(

REPAIRED FUSELAGE STRINGER 26LH BETWEEN BS485.25 AND BS500H+14.625 I/A/W B737 BCF SRM 53-00-03-2R-1 REPAIR 1 PARAG 4 FIG 205

DURING ELT OPERATIONAL TEST WAS FOUND ELT SHOWING 3 FLASHES FAULT CODE(

PERFORMED T/S AND FOUND ELT ANTENNA DAMAGED. REPLACED AND TESTED ELT ANTENNA I/A/W B737-800 AMM TASK 23-24-01-000-802 AND TASK 23-24-01-400-802. SATISFACTORY CONDITION

) - [SDR Q2SA20210808453](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Q2SA20210808453.md): Proximity Sensor · inoperative · Aug 8, 2021 · N5153A · Boeing 73783N · Leading Edge Slat Position Indicating System > AIRCRAFT GROUNDED. LE FLAP TRANSIT LIGHT CAME ON AT FLIGHT LEVEL 400. RAN QRH AND LIGHT WENT OUT. REMOVED AND REPLACED LE FLAP 1 PROXIMITY SENSOR IAW B737 AMM 27-88-11-000-802/27-88-400-802. OPS CHECK GOOD. - [SDR Q2SA20190702423](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/Q2SA20190702423.md): Gcu · malfunctioned · Jul 2, 2019 · N5153A · Boeing 73783N · AC Regulator > AIRCRAFT GROUNDED. DURING THE "BEFORE START CHECKLIST", THE APU GEN TRIPPED OFF AND A STRONG ELECTRICAL SMELL FILLED THE COCKPIT. RESET APU GCU IAW AMM 24-21-81. VERIFIED ALL SYSTEMS OP CHECK GOOD. ## 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 = 'N5153A' AND registry_match = 'registration' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5153A/reports --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.