# Service difficulty reports: N686NK

A list on [N686NK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N686NK.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 2 · 51 reports

- [SDR GTIA2025092539092](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2025092539092.md): Epsu · inoperative · Sep 24, 2025 · N686NK · Airbus A321231 · Emergency Lighting
  > EPSU (13WL) AND EPSU (12WL) FAILED THE EPSU BITE TEST-REMOVED AND REPLACED EPSU BATTERY FOR POSITION 13WL AND 12WL IAW AMM 33-51-38. OPS CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR GTIA2025072138998](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2025072138998.md): Ecs · odor · Jul 18, 2025 · N686NK · Airbus A321231 · Air Distribution System
  > REAR AFT FLIGHT ATTENDANT REPORTED POSSIBLE MUSTY ODOR IN AFT GALLEY AND FROM ROW 33 AND BACK-ACCOMPLISHED TSM 05-50-810-831-A PROCEDURES. PER DECISION TABLE FOUND ENG 2 BLEED AND PACK 2 WITH HIGHEST POSSIBLE CAUSES. PERFORMED LEVEL A DECONTAMINATION OF THE EC
- [SDR GTIA2024112538552](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2024112538552.md): Rod End · excess play · Nov 22, 2024 · N686NK · Airbus A321231 · Engine Starting System
  > #1 ENG N1 VIB FLUCTUATING 3.8-9.9 FOR 3-4 MINS-FOUND MULTPLE LOCATIONS OF STARTER DUCT ROD ENDS WITH EXCESSIVE PLAY. R+R ROD ENDS IAW AMM 80-13-49. PERFORMED HIGH POWER ASSURANCE TEST IAW AMM 71-00-00, NO DEFECTS NOTED AT THIS TIME. NO DEFECTS NOTED AT THIS T
- [SDR GTIA2024092438389](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2024092438389.md): A/C Pack · fumes · Sep 21, 2024 · N686NK · Airbus A321231 · Cabin Cooling System
  > FUME EVENT DESCENDING INTO BOS. DONNED OXY MASKS-TROUBLE SHOT FUME EVENT PER TSM 05-50-00-810-831-A FOUND SOURCE OF FUME EVENT COMING FROM PACK#2 SEE LP # 341127-1 FOR CORRECTIVE ACTION. OK TO CONT MOC # 120091
- [SDR GTIA2024092338387](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2024092338387.md): A/C Pack · odor · Sep 20, 2024 · N686NK · Airbus A321231 · Cabin Cooling System
  > DIRTY SOCK SMELL IN DESCENT THROUGH 10,000-PERFORMED TI 2100-2002-CEO " AIR QUALITYEVENT SOURCE IDENTIFICATION" ISOLATED DIRTY SOCK SMELL TO PACK 1. R&R RECIRCULATION FILTER IAW AMM 21-21-41.
- [SDR GTIA2024092038385](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2024092038385.md): A/C Pack · odor · Sep 19, 2024 · N686NK · Airbus A321231 · Cabin Cooling System
  > DIRTY SOCK SMELL.-PERFORMED BURN-OUT OF PACK 1 AND PACK 2 IAW AMM 21-00-00. NO SMELLS OR FURTHER DEFECTS NOTED AT THIS TIME.
- [SDR GTIA2024061038166](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2024061038166.md): Bottle · low pressure · Jun 9, 2024 · N686NK · Airbus A321231 · Emergency Equipment
  > PASSENGER/ CREE EMERGENCY DOOR L #3 ASSIST BOTTLE NEEDS SERVICING-SERVICED PASSENGER / CREW EMERGENCY DOOR L #3 IAW AMM 50-10-00-614-001-A
- [SDR GTIA2024050738108](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2024050738108.md): Actuator · faulted · May 5, 2024 · N686NK · Airbus A321231 · Compressor Bleed Valve
  > DURING CLIMB ENG 1 COMPRESSOR VANE FAULT MULTIPLE TIMES. RETURNED ON LANDING.-REF TSM 75-30-00-810-847-A PERFORMDE LUBRICATION OF THE LPC BLEED VALVE MECHANISM IAW AMM 72-00-00. TV 108653 PERFORMED HIGH POWER ASSURANCE TEST IAW AMM 71-00-00-710-013C NO DEFECTS
- [SDR GTIA2024032238009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2024032238009.md): Skin · dented · Mar 21, 2024 · N686NK · Airbus A321231 · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > REF MWI 3105553-01 DENT ON L1 DOOR LOWER SKIN RAF-01 3459617-01 GENERATED-PERFORMED PERMANENT REPAIR ON L1 DOOR LOWERSKIN EDGE BTW FR16 TO 20 IAW A321 SRM 52-10-00-300-005 AND EC 5210-2408. REPAIR CATEGORY B INSPECTION THRESHOLD FROM TIME OF ADL/REPAIR EMBODI
- [SDR GTIA2024021637915](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2024021637915.md): Bottle · low pressure · Feb 14, 2024 · N686NK · Airbus A321231 · Emergency Equipment
  > L3 EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR ASSIT BOTTLE REQUIRES SERVICE-SERVICE L3 EMER EXIT DOOR ASSIT BOTTLE IAW AMM 52-22-00 LEAK CHECK GOOD
- [SDR GTIA2024011037763](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2024011037763.md): Flashlight · inoperative · Jan 10, 2024 · N686NK · Airbus A321231 · Emergency Equipment
  > UTILITY FLASHLIGHT CAP DOES NOT WORK-REMOVED AND REPLACED THE CAP FLASHLIGHT REF NK321F2476EQ
- [SDR GTIA2023090837469](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2023090837469.md): Unknown · unknown · Sep 8, 2023 · N686NK · Airbus A321231 · Air Conditioning System
  > FUME EVENT- AFT FA REPORTS FUMES ON DEPARTURE. CONFIRMED BY LEAD AND PAX. ISOLATED PACK 2 OFF/ X-BLEED SHUT IAW QRM PROCEDURE & FUMES DISSAPATED-ACCOMPLISHED PACK #2 BURN OUT IAW TSM 05-50-00. OPS CHECK &NO SIGN OF CONTINUATION OR ODOR NOTED AT THIS TIME. A/C
- [SDR GTIA2023071037321](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2023071037321.md): Unknown · unknown · Jul 9, 2023 · N686NK · Airbus A321231 · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > L3 DOOR ASSIST BOTTLE REQUIRES SERVICING-SERVICED L3 DOOR ASSIST BOTTLE IAW AMM 52-10-00.
- [SDR GTIA2023013036920](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2023013036920.md): Bottle · low pressure · Jan 27, 2023 · N686NK · Airbus A321231 · Emergency Equipment
  > L3 DOOR ASSIST BOTTLE REQUIRES SERVICE-SERVICED L3 DOOR ASSIST BOTTLE IAW AMM 52-22-00
- [SDR GTIA2022122736853](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2022122736853.md): Bottle · low pressure · Dec 23, 2022 · N686NK · Airbus A321231 · Emergency Equipment
  > L3 DOOR ASSIST. BOTTLE REQUIRES SERVICES-SERVICED L3 DOOR ASSIST BOTTLE IAW AMM 52-10-00.
- [SDR GTIA2022112636797](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2022112636797.md): Bottle · low pressure · Nov 23, 2022 · N686NK · Airbus A321231 · Emergency Equipment
  > L3 DOOR ASSIST BOTTLE NEEDS SERVICE.-SERVICED L3 DOOR ASSIST BOTTLE IAW AMM 52-10-00.
- [SDR GTIA2022071136519](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2022071136519.md): None · none · Jul 9, 2022 · N686NK · Airbus A321231 · Doors
  > EMERGENCY DOOR L3 ASSIST BOTTLE REQUIRES SERVICING-SERVICED EMERGENCY DOOR L3 ASSIST BOTTLE IAW AMM 52-22-00
- [SDR GTIA2022052336433](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2022052336433.md): None · none · May 21, 2022 · N686NK · Airbus A321231 · Doors
  > L3 PAX DOOR ASSISST BOTTLE REQUIRES SERVICE.-SERVICED L3 PASSANGER DOOR ASSISST BOTTLE SERVICED IAW AMM 52-22-00.
- [SDR GTIA2022042136392](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2022042136392.md): None · none · Apr 19, 2022 · N686NK · Airbus A321231 · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > L3 DOOR ASSIST BOTTLE NEEDS SERVICE.-SERVICED DOOR ASSIST BOTTLE IAW AMM 52-10-00. LEAK CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR GTIA2022041136377](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2022041136377.md): None · none · Apr 11, 2022 · N686NK · Airbus A321231 · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > L3 DOOR ASSIST BOTTLE LOW-SERVICED L3 DOOR ASSIST BOTTLE IAW AMM 52-10-00. LEAK CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR GTIA2022031036314](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2022031036314.md): Megaphone · inoperative · Mar 8, 2022 · N686NK · Airbus A321231 · Escape Slide
  > F/A REPORTS EMERGENCY MEGAPHONE IS INOP -R/R AFT EMERGENCY MEGAPHONE IAW SPIRIT AIRLINES EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT LAYOUT. OPS CHECK GOOD
- [SDR GTIA2022021436284](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2022021436284.md): Megaphone · damaged · Feb 13, 2022 · N686NK · Airbus A321231 · Escape Slide
  > FWD MEGAPHONE MISSING VOLUME KNOB-R&R MEGAPHONE IAW AMM 25-65-51.
- [SDR GTIA2022012736244](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2022012736244.md): A/C Pack · odor · Jan 27, 2022 · N686NK · Airbus A321231 · Cabin Cooling System
  > ON DECENT AT APPROX 15,000 FT NOTICED FUMES IN CABIN F/A STATED THE CABIN SMELLED LIKE PAINT THINNER COMPLIED W/ FUME PROCEDURE- SHUT DOWN PACK 2 FUMES IN FLT DECK DISAPATED BUT REMAINED IN CABIN.-SOURCE IDENTIFY AS TYPE 6 PACK 2 AS PER TSM 05-50-00-810-831-A.
- [SDR GTIA2022012436239](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2022012436239.md): None · none · Jan 24, 2022 · N686NK · Airbus A321231 · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > L3 DOOR ASSIST BOTTLE REQUIRES SERVICING-SERVICED L3 DOOR ASSIST BOTTLE IAW AMM 52-10-00
- [SDR GTIA2021122336188](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2021122336188.md): None · none · Dec 23, 2021 · N686NK · Airbus A321231 · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > L3 DOOR ASSIST BOTTLE NEED SERVICE-SERVICED L3 DOOR ASSIST BOTTLE IAW AMM 52-10-00.
- [SDR GTIA2021110136086](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2021110136086.md): None · none · Oct 30, 2021 · N686NK · Airbus A321231 · Escape Slide
  > CREW REPORTS AFT GALLEY MEGA PHONE INOP -REMOVED AND REPLACED AFT GALLEY MEGAPHONE IAW AMM 25-65-51. OPS CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR GTIA2021101836058](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2021101836058.md): None · none · Oct 18, 2021 · N686NK · Airbus A321231 · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > L3 DOOR ASSIST BOTTLE REQUIRES SERVICING.-SERVICED L3 DOOR ASSIST BOTTLE IAW AMM 52-10-00
- [SDR GTIA2021101436045](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2021101436045.md): None · none · Oct 12, 2021 · N686NK · Airbus A321231 · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > FOUND L3 DOOR ASSYST ACCUMULATOR LOW-SERVICED L3 DOOR ASSYST BTL ACCUMULATOR IAW 52-10-00
- [SDR GTIA2021091335986](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2021091335986.md): Bottle · low pressure · Sep 13, 2021 · N686NK · Airbus A321231 · Emergency Equipment
  > L3 DOOR ASSIST BOTTLES REQUIRE SVC.-SERVICED L3 DOOR ASSIST BOTTLE IAW AMM 52-10-00.
- [SDR GTIA2021080935922](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2021080935922.md): Bottle · low pressure · Aug 8, 2021 · N686NK · Airbus A321231 · Emergency Equipment
  > L3 DOOR ASSIST REQUIRES SERVICE.-SERVICED L3 DOOR ASSIST PER AMM 52-10-00 LEAK CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR GTIA2021072635890](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2021072635890.md): Bottle · low pressure · Jul 23, 2021 · N686NK · Airbus A321231 · Emergency Equipment
  > L3 DOOR ASSIST ACCUMULATOR LOW-SERVICED L3 DOOR ASSIST ACCUMULATOR TO PROPER PRESSURE IAW AMM 52-10-00
- [SDR GTIA2021070535847](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2021070535847.md): Bottle · low pressure · Jul 2, 2021 · N686NK · Airbus A321231 · Emergency Equipment
  > DOOR ASSIST BOTTLE AT L3 LOW ON PRESSURE-SERVICED L3 DOOR ASSIST BOTTLE IAW AMM 52-10-00
- [SDR GTIA2021052435752](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2021052435752.md): Bottle · low pressure · May 20, 2021 · N686NK · Airbus A321231 · Emergency Equipment
  > L3 DOOR ASSIST ACCUMULATOR LOW-SERVICED L3 DOOR ASSIST ACCUMULATOR TO PROPER PRESSURE IAW AMM 52-22-00
- [SDR GTIA2021051335734](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2021051335734.md): Unknown · odor · May 12, 2021 · N686NK · Airbus A321231 · Air Distribution System
  > AT CRUISING ALT. FLL 340. FA REPORTED ODOR DESCRIBED AS AN ELECTRIC BURN COMING FROM R4. PERFOREMED SUPP.PROCEDURE COM 3.2226.1 TURNED OFF PACK2 AND ODOR WENT AWAY IMMIDIATELY, AND LEFT PACK 2 OFF FOR REMAINING OF FLIGHT-REF TSM 05-50-810-831. STEPS C/W. NO O
- [SDR GTIA2021051035726](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2021051035726.md): Unknown · odor · May 9, 2021 · N686NK · Airbus A321231 · Air Distribution System
  > DURING CRUISE AT 35,000 FT FA REPORT STRONG ODOR OF ROTTON CABBAGE/GARBAGE IN BACK 25% OF CABIN. PERFORMED SUPP COM 3.226.1 PROCEDURE TURNING OFF PACK 2. ODOR THEN DISSAPATED-PERFORMED TSM INSPECTION 05-50-00 AND DETERMINED ODOR TO BE TYPE 10 - MISCELLANEOUS.
- [SDR GTIA2021040835674](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2021040835674.md): Bottle · low pressure · Apr 6, 2021 · N686NK · Airbus A321231 · Emergency Equipment
  > L3 DOOR ASSIST BOTTLE REQUIRES SERVICING-SERVICED L3 DOOR ASSIST BOTTLE WITH NITROGEN, REF: A321 AMM 52-10-00.
- [SDR GTIA2021030135616](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2021030135616.md): Structure · gouged · Feb 26, 2021 · N686NK · Airbus A321231 · Nacelle/Pylon, Main Frame
  > GOUGE FOUND ON #1 PYLON CANTILEVER STRUCTURE. RAF 2761752-1 CREATED-REVIEWED LTPR NRI 5001054962-0010 PERM. REPAIR HAS PERFORMED IAW EO 5452-2101 REV. THIS REPAIR IS CAT A WITH NO ADDITIONAL INSP REQ'D
- [SDR GTIA2021030135615](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2021030135615.md): Battery · no test · Feb 26, 2021 · N686NK · Airbus A321231 · Emergency Lighting
  > EPSU BATTERY FAILED OPS CHECK. SDR CREATED.-REVIEWED LTPR NRI 5001055828-0010 AND EPSU 10WL BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED IAW AMM 33-51-38-400-002-A REV 68 OPS CHECK GOOD
- [SDR GTIA2021020435583](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2021020435583.md): Bottle · low pressure · Feb 3, 2021 · N686NK · Airbus A321231 · Emergency Equipment
  > "L-3 DOOR ASSIST BOTTLE PRESS LOW-SERVICED L-3 DOOR ASSIST BOTTLE IAW AMM 52-10-00 T\W NK 2650 CAL 02/21 GAUGE NK 2236 CAL 02/21"
- [SDR GTIA2020101235389](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2020101235389.md): Bottle · low pressure · Oct 11, 2020 · N686NK · Airbus A321231 · Emergency Equipment
  > L3 DOOR ASSIST BOTTLE LOW. SERVICED L3 DOOR ASSIST BOTTLE, IAW AMM 52-10-00.
- [SDR GTIA2020092835371](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2020092835371.md): Bottle · low pressure · Sep 28, 2020 · N686NK · Airbus A321231 · Emergency Equipment
  > L3 DOOR ASSIST BOTTLE REQUIRES SERVICING. SERVICED L3 DOOR ASSIST BOTTLE, IAW AMM 52-10-00.
- [SDR GTIA2020090735350](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2020090735350.md): Bottle · low pressure · Sep 7, 2020 · N686NK · Airbus A321231 · Emergency Equipment
  > R2 & R3 DOOR ASSIST BOTTLE REQUIRE SERVICING. SERVICED DOOR ASSIST BOTTLE IAW AMM 52-10-00.
- [SDR GTIA2020073035285](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2020073035285.md): Bottle · low pressure · Jul 28, 2020 · N686NK · Airbus A321231 · Emergency Equipment
  > L3 DOOR ASST BOTTLE LOW-SVCD L3 DOOR ASSIST BOTTLE IAW AMM 52-22-00. LEAK CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR GTIA2020032335121](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2020032335121.md): Deoiler · leaking · Mar 22, 2020 · N686NK · Airbus A321231 · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > AROUND 2000 FEET TURNING DOWN WIND TO BASE GOT THE SMELL FOR WET SOCKS IN FLU COCKPIT AND ON LANDING AND TAXI OPR THE EA-A CONFIRMED THE SMELL IN THE CABIN AS WELL.-PERFORM TSM 05-50-00-831-A GENERAL INSPECTION OF APU IAW AMM 49-16-00. FOUND OK. CHECK EXTERNA
- [SDR GTIA2019102434725](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2019102434725.md): A/C Pack · odor · Oct 23, 2019 · N686NK · Airbus A321231 · Cabin Cooling System
  > FUME EVENT AT TOP OF DESCENT ODOR IN COCKPIT, SHUT OFF PACK 1 AND ODOR DISSIPATED. ( PACKS A321 WITH MOD. 31283/MP P7125 (FWC H2-F1 STND) AND WITH MOD. 30626/ MP K6443 (ENHANCED ECS) - FAULT CAUTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH OPERATIVE SIDE NOT DISPLAYED)-PERFORMED OPS
- [SDR GTIA2019102424723](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2019102424723.md): Carpet · contaminated · Oct 22, 2019 · N686NK · Airbus A321231 · Passenger Compartment Equipment
  > "F/A STATES UNKNOWN ODOR IN CABIN OF A/C.-PERFORMED DISINFECTION OF A/C CARPETS AS CARPET ODOR SUSPECTED. REF. AMM 12-21-12. NO FOWL OR ABNORMAL ODOR DETECTED."
- [SDR GTIA201910134695](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA201910134695.md): Unknown · odor · Oct 12, 2019 · N686NK · Airbus A321231 · Air Distribution System
  > FA'S SITTING IN L1 AND L2 JUMPSEATS REPORTED FUME EVENT IN DESCENT AND DURING TAXI IN. REPORTED FEELING DIZZY AND NOT WELL AFTER AIRCRAFT PARKING -PERFORMED TSM 05-50-00 OF ODOR SMELL. ISOLATED EACH BLEED SOURCE APU, ENG #1, ENG#2 AND ISOLATED EACH PACK AND F
- [SDR GTIA2019092934654](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2019092934654.md): Bottle · low pressure · Sep 29, 2019 · N686NK · Airbus A321231 · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > L3 DOOR ASSIST BOTTLE REQUIRES SERVICING -SERVICED L3 DOOR ASSIST BOTTLE IAW AMM 52-10-00. LEAK AND OPS CHECK NORMAL
- [SDR GTIA2019092234643](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2019092234643.md): Bottle · low pressure · Sep 22, 2019 · N686NK · Airbus A321231 · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > L3 DOOR BOTTKE REQUIRES SERVICING. SERVICED L3 DOOR ASSIST BOTTLE IAW AMM 52-10-00. LEAK AND OPS CHECK NORMAL.
- [SDR GTIA2019051703349](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA2019051703349.md): Unknown · odor · May 17, 2019 · N686NK · Airbus A321231 · Air Distribution System
  > AT GATE WITH APU BLEED ON VOMIT / DIARES SMELL WAS COMING FROM OVERHEAD VENTS BLEAD TURNED OFF. ACCOMPLISHED TSM 05-50-00-810-931-A. PERFORMED INSPECTION THROUGH A/C CABIN AND FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF BAD ODOR AND DETERMINED POSIBLE SOURCE TO BE MISCELLANIUS TYPE

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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 = 'N686NK' AND registry_match = 'registration'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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