# Service difficulty reports: N809AA

A list on [N809AA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N809AA.md).

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

- [SDR AALA202609309526](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202609309526.md): Control Unit · inoperative · Sep 27, 2026 · N809AA · Boeing 7878 · Emergency Lighting
  > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: DURING EMERGENCY LIGHT OPS CHECK, J/C 78T21033001. FOUND SEATS13-17 EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOP. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED WCU AT DOOR 4.
- [SDR AALA202509124756](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202509124756.md): Battery · no test · Sep 11, 2025 · N809AA · Boeing 7878 · Emergency Equipment
  > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: R1 F/A SEAT EMERGENCY FLASHLIGHT WON'T PRESS-TO-TEST. MAINTENANCE REPLACED EMERGENCY FLASHLIGHT BATTERY AT R1 F/A SEAT IAW AMM 25-64-00. OPS NORMAL.
- [SDR AALA202509088430](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202509088430.md): Emer Light Sys · faulty · Sep 4, 2025 · N809AA · Boeing 7878 · Emergency Lighting
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: SEAT EMERGENCY LIGHT 23D STROBES ON AND OFF. MAINTENANCE REPLACED SEAT 23D EMERGENCY LIGHT REF AMM 33-51-06.
- [SDR AALA202502287859](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202502287859.md): Door Latch · broken · Feb 28, 2025 · N809AA · Boeing 7878 · Fixed Inner Doors
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: 1R LAV DOOR IS DIFFICULT TO UNLOCK. THERE IS NO 1R LAV. FOUND 2A-1R DOOR LOCK LATCH BROKEN. MAINTENANCE REPLACED LOCK LATCH PER MM 25-41-00. OP CHECKS NORMAL.
- [SDR AALA202501300592](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202501300592.md): Battery · discharged · Jan 29, 2025 · N809AA · Boeing 7878 · Emergency Equipment
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: FLASHLIGHT INOP IN JUMP SEAT L3 DOOR. MAINTENANCE REPLACED BATTERY IN FLASHLIGHT AT JUMP SEAT L3 DOOR IAW AMM 25-64-00.
- [SDR AALA202410028839](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202410028839.md): Software · faulty · Sep 11, 2024 · N809AA · Boeing 7878 · Water and Waste System
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: AIRCRAFT HAD MEL 38-01D FOR WATER QTY INOP. AIRCRAFT WATER WAS TOP OFF AT DEPARTING STATION. DURING CRUISE ALL WATER STOPPED WORKING. FLIGHT WAS DIVERTED TO LHR. MAINTENANCE SUSPECTS FAULTY SOFTWARE: MAINTENANCE RELOADED SOFTWARE I
- [SDR AALA202409138839](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202409138839.md): Software · faulted · Sep 11, 2024 · N809AA · Boeing 7878 · Waste Disposal System
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: AIRCRAFT HAD MEL 38-01D FOR WATER QTY INOP. AIRCRAFT WATER WAS TOP OFF AT DEPARTING STATION. DURING CRUISE ALL WATER STOPPED WORKING. FLIGHT WAS DIVERTED TO LHR. MAINTENANCE SUSPECTS FAULTY SOFTWARE. (OPEN)
- [SDR AALA202409120097](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202409120097.md): O-Ring · leaking · Sep 10, 2024 · N809AA · Boeing 7878 · Fire Bottle, Portable
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: FLT DECK FIRE EXT REQ'S REPLACEMENT. (DISCHARGED DUE TO FAULTY O-RING). MAINTENANCE REPLACED FLT DECK FIRE EXTINGUISHER IAW AMM 26-26-01.
- [SDR AALA202408232362](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202408232362.md): Door Latch · sticks · Aug 21, 2024 · N809AA · Boeing 7878 · Fixed Inner Doors
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: OFAR DOOR STICKS VERY HARD TO OPEN. MAINTENANCE ADJUSTED CREW REST DOOR LATCH PER AMM 25-50-22.
- [SDR AALA202407302252](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202407302252.md): Panel · cracked · Jul 26, 2024 · N809AA · Boeing 7878 · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > AIRCRAFT WAS IN BASE MAINTENANCE: RH WING I/B TRAILING EDGE LOWER PANEL 656GB CRACKED. MAINTENANCE REPLACED NEW R/H WING I/B FLAP LOWER SURFACE IAW AMMDMC-B787-A-20-11-01-00A-030A-A.
- [SDR AALA202407308792](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202407308792.md): Skin · cracked · Jul 26, 2024 · N809AA · Boeing 7878 · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > AIRCRAFT WAS IN BASE MAINTENANCE: RH WING I/B TRAILING EDGE LOWER PANEL 656HB CRACKED. MAINTENANCE REPLACED NEW R/H WING I/B FLAP LOWER SURFACE PANEL 656HB IAWAMM DMC-B787-A-20-11-01-00A-030A-A.
- [SDR AALA202407249329](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202407249329.md): Door · out of rig · Jul 9, 2024 · N809AA · Boeing 7878 · Service Doors
  > AIRCRAFT WAS IN BASE MAINTENANCE: R1 DOOR IS NOT CLOSING PROPERLY. MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ADJUSTMENT OF THE OUTBD END RACK GEAR OF THE R-1 DOOR.
- [SDR AALA202311014380](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202311014380.md): Door · lack of lube · Oct 30, 2023 · N809AA · Boeing 7878 · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: 2R DOOR DIFFICULT TO ARM AND DISARM. LUBRICATED DOOR PER AMM 52-11-00
- [SDR AALA202310195932](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202310195932.md): Escape Reel · unwanted deploy · Oct 13, 2023 · N809AA · Boeing 7878 · Emergency Equipment
  > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: FOUND ALL (2 OF 4) EMERGENCY DESCENT DEVICES EXTENDED AND SEALS BROKEN. REMOVED AND REPLACED 4 EACH EMERGENCY DESCENT DEVICES IN COCKPIT. PER AMM 25-61-02.
- [SDR AALA202310195726](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202310195726.md): Escape Reel · unwanted deploy · Oct 13, 2023 · N809AA · Boeing 7878 · Emergency Equipment
  > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: FOUND ALL (3 OF 4) EMERGENCY DESCENT DEVICES EXTENDED AND SEALS BROKEN. REMOVED AND REPLACED 4 EACH EMERGENCY DESCENT DEVICES IN COCKPIT. PER AMM 25-61-02.
- [SDR AALA202310199844](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202310199844.md): Escape Reel · unwanted deploy · Oct 13, 2023 · N809AA · Boeing 7878 · Emergency Equipment
  > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: FOUND ALL (1 OF 4) EMERGENCY DESCENT DEVICES EXTENDED AND SEALS BROKEN. REMOVED AND REPLACED 4 EACH EMERGENCY DESCENT DEVICES IN COCKPIT. PER AMM 25-61-02.
- [SDR AALA202310192475](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202310192475.md): Escape Reel · unwanted deploy · Oct 13, 2023 · N809AA · Boeing 7878 · Emergency Equipment
  > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: FOUND ALL (4 OF 4) EMERGENCY DESCENT DEVICES EXTENDED AND SEALS BROKEN. REMOVED AND REPLACED 4 EACH EMERGENCY DESCENT DEVICES IN COCKPIT. PER AMM 25-61-02.
- [SDR AALA202305307286](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202305307286.md): Connector · disconnected · May 26, 2023 · N809AA · Boeing 7878 · Light System Wiring
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: ESCAPE PATH LIGHT 2L DOOR G2 INOPERATIVE. FOUND EXIT MARKING SIGN CONNECTOR DISCONNECTED REATTACHED DOOR 2L EXIT MARKING SIGN CONNECT.
- [SDR AALA202303303354](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202303303354.md): Cover · lack of lube · Mar 28, 2023 · N809AA · Boeing 7878 · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: 1L DOOR HANDLE COVER DIFFICULT TO OPERATE. COVER LUBRICATED AND ACCOMPLISHED SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK PER AMM 52-11-15.
- [SDR AALA202301300064](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202301300064.md): Light · faulted · Jan 27, 2023 · N809AA · Boeing 7878 · Emergency Lighting
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: EMERGENCY LIGHTS EICAS MESSAGE IS ON WITH EMERGENCY LIGHT ARMED. LIGHTS DO NOT COME ON WITH SWITCH TO ON POSITION. ACCOMPLISHED AIRCRAFT POWER RESET. EMERGENCY LIGHTS OPERATIONS CHECK GOOD IAW AMM 33-51-00.
- [SDR AALA202205272246](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202205272246.md): Battery · faulty · May 26, 2022 · N809AA · Boeing 737 · Emergency Lighting
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: FLASHLIGHT AT FLIGHT ATTENDANT SEAT 2R LED DOES NOT FLASH. FLASHLIGHT BATTERY REPLACED.
- [SDR AALA202111267223](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202111267223.md): Cover · out of adjust · Nov 26, 2021 · N809AA · Boeing 7878 · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: ARMING HANDLE COVER AT 2L DOOR DIFFICULT TO OPEN AND CLOSE. ADJUSTED AND CLEANED HANDLE COVER IAW AMM 52-11-01, OPS CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR AALA202111168005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202111168005.md): Module · fault message · Nov 12, 2021 · N809AA · Boeing 7878 · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: DOOR EMERGENCY POWER ASSIST SYSTEM SENSORS 1L STATUS MESSAGE. REMOVED AND REPLACED L1 EMERGENCY POWER ASSIST SYSTEM MODULE PER B787-A-52-10-F2-89A-421A-A. REMOVED AND REPLACED 1L DOOR ASSIST EMERGENCY POWER ASSIST SYSTEM BOTTLE (AALA2021
- [SDR AALA202111161978](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202111161978.md): Bottle · fault message · Nov 12, 2021 · N809AA · Boeing 7878 · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: DOOR EMERGENCY POWER ASSIST SYSTEM SENSORS 1L STATUS MESSAGE. REMOVED AND REPLACED L1 EMERGENCY POWER ASSIST SYSTEM MODULE (AALA202111168005) PER B787-A-52-10-F2-89A-421A-A. REMOVED AND REPLACED 1L DOOR ASSIST EMERGENCY POWER ASSIST SYST
- [SDR AALA202110274650](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202110274650.md): Cover · binding · Oct 26, 2021 · N809AA · Boeing 7878 · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: PLASTIC COVER OVER 1L DOOR ARM/DISARM IS DIFFICULT TO MOVE. ADJUSTED 1L PLASTIC COVER FOR ARM/DISARM HANDLE IAW AMM 52-11-01, OPS CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR AALA202109152168](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202109152168.md): Rib · elongated · Sep 9, 2021 · N809AA · Boeing 7878 · Ailerons
  > AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: ELONGATED HOLE ON RIGHT HAND WING AILERON CLOSURE RIB. REPAIRED PER EA 330258.
- [SDR AALA202109155470](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202109155470.md): Rib · cracked · Sep 9, 2021 · N809AA · Boeing 7878 · Ailerons
  > AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: CRACK ON LEFT HAND WING AILERON CLOSURE RIB. REPAIRED RIB PER EA 330258.
- [SDR AALA202108315205](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202108315205.md): Lanyard · broken · Aug 30, 2021 · N809AA · Boeing 7878 · Emergency Equipment
  > AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: MAIN CABIN OVERHEAD FLIGHT ATTENDANT REST FORWARD DOOR ESCAPE HATCH HAS BROKEN LANDYARD. REPLACED LANYARD PER AMM DMC B787-A-52-53-06-00B-311A-A.
- [SDR AALA202105069011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202105069011.md): Battery · failed · May 5, 2021 · N809AA · Boeing 7878 · Emergency Equipment
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: 2L FLIGHT ATTENDANT SEAT EMERGENCY FLASHLIGHT DOES NOT PRESS TO TEST. REPLACED BATTERY IAW AMM 25-64-00.
- [SDR AALA202005309004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202005309004.md): Unknown · malfunctioned · May 28, 2020 · N809AA · Boeing 7878 · Emergency Lighting
  > AIRCRAFT IN BASE VISIT. WHEN DISCONNECTING MAIN BATTERY, EMERGENCY LIGHTS WON’T TURN OFF. EMERGENCY LIGHTING SYSTEM PLACED IN SLEEP MODE IAW AMM 33-51-00 AND DEACTIVATED IAW AMM 33-51-00. EMERGENCY LIGHTS REMAIN OFF WHEN BATTERY DISCONNECTED.
- [SDR AALA202003169023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202003169023.md): Brake · hot · Mar 13, 2020 · N809AA · Boeing 7878 · Brake
  > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: BRAKES EICAS MSG. ANNUNCIATED DURING TAXI FOR TAKE-OFF FOLLOWED BY BRAKE TEMP EICAS MSG. AND HOT NO.7 BRAKE. REMOVED AND REPLACED NO.7 BRAKE ASSY IAW AMM 35-45-07.
- [SDR AALA201912209007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201912209007.md): Battery · no test · Dec 19, 2019 · N809AA · Boeing 7878 · Emergency Equipment
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: L4 EMERGENCY FLASHLIGHT WOULD NOT PRESSURE TO TEST. MAINTENANCE REPLACED FLASHLIGHT BATTERY PER AMM 25-64-00.
- [SDR AALA201912209006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201912209006.md): Battery · no test · Dec 19, 2019 · N809AA · Boeing 7878 · Emergency Equipment
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: L3 EMERGENCY FLASHLIGHT WOULD NOT PRESSURE TO TEST. MAINTENANCE REPLACED FLASHLIGHT BATTERY PER AMM 25-64-00.
- [SDR AALA2019100879046](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA2019100879046.md): Rib · cracked · Oct 4, 2019 · N809AA · Boeing 7878 · Wing, Rib/Bulkhead
  > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: THE LEFT WING FIXED TRAILING EDGE AUXILLARY D RIB CRACKED AT THE AUXILLARY "D" RIB TO SPOILER BEAM JOIN. THE CRACK IS IN THE AFT OUTBOARD UPPER VERTICAL FLANGE. REPAIRED RIB PER EA 298934.
- [SDR AALA201909169017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201909169017.md): Light · damaged · Sep 15, 2019 · N809AA · Boeing 7878 · Emergency Lighting
  > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: EMERGENCY EXIT PATH LIGHT AT 18H DAMAGED. TROUBLESHOOTING. ***SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION SECT 4 AND 5: REMOVED AND REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHT ON CORNER WALL OF LAV 3F-1LC IAW AMM 33-51-06. OPS CHECK GOOD.***(CLOSED)
- [SDR AALA2019062549055](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA2019062549055.md): Fault Message · false activation · Jun 22, 2019 · N809AA · Boeing 7878 · Independent Position Determining System
  > AIRCRAFT NOT GROUNDED: CREW REPORTED THAT AFTER TAKEOFF THEY RECEIVED A RH ATTITUDE REFERENCE FAULT AND A RH IRU FAULT. THE CREW ELECTED TO RETURN TO CUN. MAINTENANCE ACCOMPLISHED RESET OF BOTH RH ARU FAULT IAW 34-20-F1-26A-42A-A AND RH ATTITUDE REFERENCE PER
- [SDR AALA2019061869003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA2019061869003.md): Battery · no test · Jun 14, 2019 · N809AA · Boeing 7878 · Emergency Equipment
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: 1L FLIGHT ATTENDENTS FLASHLIGHT INOPERABLE. MAINTENANCE REPLACED FLASH LIGHT BATTERY PER AMM 25-64-00.
- [SDR AALA2019053109006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA2019053109006.md): Retainer · broken · May 29, 2019 · N809AA · Boeing 7878 · Escape Slide
  > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: MAINTENANCE REPORTS DOOR L4 SLIDE BUSTLE LOOSE. FOUND DOOR L4 SLIDE BUSTLE AFT PRIMARY LATCH BROKEN ON FRAME SIDE. MAINTENANCE ACCOMPLISHED REPAIR OF L4 DOOR SLIDE BUSTLE AFT REAINER IAW AARD 52-11-00-02.
- [SDR AALA2019053109005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA2019053109005.md): Retainer · broken · May 29, 2019 · N809AA · Boeing 7878 · Escape Slide
  > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: MAINTENANCE REPORTS DOOR R4 SLIDE BUSTLE LOOSE. FOUND R4 BUSTLE FWD AND AFT PRIMARY LATCHES BROKEN. MAINTENANCE ACCOMPLISHED REPAIR OF DOOR R4 SLIDE BUSTLE FORWARD RETAINER IAW EA 294827. MAINTENANCE ACCOMPLISHED REPAIR OF DOOR R4 AFT SL
- [SDR AALA201802199020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201802199020.md): Hinge · defective · Feb 14, 2018 · N809AA · Boeing 7878 · Emergency Equipment
  > ESCAPE HATCH ROPE DOOR IS DIFFICULT TO OPEN AND CLOSE. REPLACED HINGE ASSY TO EMERGENCY ESCAPE ACCESS DOOR OPS CHECKS NORMAL, REFERENCE AMM 25-15-06.
- [SDR AALA201711149030](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201711149030.md): Bottle · low pressure · Nov 12, 2017 · N809AA · Boeing 7878 · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED. L1 DOOR EMERGENCY POWER ASSIST SYSTEM BOTTLE PRESSURE IS 0 PSI. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE EPAS RESERVOIR BOTTLE ASSEMBLY PER AMM B787-A-52-11-222-00A. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR AALA201711109011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201711109011.md): Battery · faulted · Nov 7, 2017 · N809AA · Boeing 7878 · Service Doors
  > L3 DOOR FORWARD REMOTE CONTROL UNIT BATTERY POWER FAILED. RAN SYSTEM CONFIGURATION REPORT IAW AMM DMC-B787-A-33-51-00-03A-300D-A. REPLACED THE BATTERY IAW MM 33-51-07.
- [SDR AALA201708299024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201708299024.md): Cover · loose · Aug 28, 2017 · N809AA · Boeing 7878 · Emergency Equipment
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED. 4L DOOR SLIDE COVER IS LOOSE. BUSTLE COVER RESECURED IAW AMM DMC-B787-A-52-11-24-03A-720A-A.
- [SDR AALA201707209007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201707209007.md): Battery · no test · Jul 18, 2017 · N809AA · Boeing 7878 · Emergency Equipment
  > FLIGHT ATTENDANT EMERGENCY FLASHLIGHT AT THE R3 DOOR JUMPSEAT IS INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE FLASHLIGHT BATTERY IAW AMM 25-64-00. OPERATIONAL CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR AALA20170104006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20170104006.md): Battery · discharged · Dec 31, 2016 · N809AA · Boeing 7878 · Emergency Equipment
  > AIRCRAFT NOT GROUNDED. EMERGENCY FLASHLIGHT FORWARD CREW BUNK IS DISCHARGED. REMOVED AND REPLACED FLASHLIGHT BATTERY IAW AMM 25-64-00. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR AALA20161106003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20161106003.md): Control Unit · inoperative · Nov 5, 2016 · N809AA · Boeing 7878 · Emergency Lighting
  > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED. EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS ABOVE SEATS 8D AND 8H ARE INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED WIRELESS CONTROL UNIT NR 18 IAW AMM 33-51-07. OPERATIONAL CHECK NORMAL.
- [SDR AALA20150922011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20150922011.md): Warning System · false activation · Sep 19, 2015 · N809AA · Boeing 7878 · Landing Gear Position and Warning
  > AIR INTERRUPT, EMER DECLARED, LANDING UNEVENTFUL & ACFT OVERWEIGHT. DURING CRUISE, RECEIVED VMO GEAR DOWN INDICATION. ACCOMPLISHED DD6 32-30-01 IAW MM 32-00-00-6A 521B-A. RESELECTED NORM FOR OVER SPEED WARNING, NO FURTHER FAULTS. OPERATIONAL CHECKED NORMAL.

## 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 = 'N809AA' AND registry_match = 'registration'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N809AA/reports

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