# Service difficulty reports: N820DN

A list on [N820DN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N820DN.md).

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

- [SDR DALA2026072804368](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2026072804368.md): Battery Pack · inoperative · Jul 26, 2026 · N820DN · Boeing 737932ER · Emergency Lighting
  > FOUND EMERGENCY LIGHTS OVER OVERWIND EXITS INOPERATIVE. R & R BATTERY PACK M01694 IAW AMM 32-51. LIGHTS OPS CHKD GOOD. (5930908) AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED.
- [SDR DALA2026071604198](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2026071604198.md): Depressor · damaged · Jul 14, 2026 · N820DN · Boeing 737932ER · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > UPON DOOR CLOSE DURING PUSH BACK, L1 DOOR ANNUNCIATION ILLUMINATED. C/W ERA 635757-14 SECTION II REV ORIGINAL. C/W PERMANENT RESTORATION OF L1 SWITCH DEPRESSOR BRACKET, OPS CHKD NORMAL. (8787556) AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED.
- [SDR DALA2025090406556](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2025090406556.md): Flap System · locked · Sep 2, 2025 · N820DN · Boeing 737932ER · Trailing Edge Flap Control System
  > FCNT/DE- DECLARED EMERGENCY DUE TO TRAILING EDGE FLAPS LOCKED AT 5 DEGREES ON APPROACH TO LAND. PERFORMED GO-AROUND AND RESET FLAPS. SECOND APPROACH NORMAL. PERFORMED FSEU BITE CHECK. NO FAULTS RECORDED. PERFORMED OPERATIONAL TEST OF TRAILING EDGE FLAPS. OPS
- [SDR DALA2025071005216](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2025071005216.md): Light · inoperative · Jul 6, 2025 · N820DN · Boeing 737932ER · Emergency Lighting
  > (LOG 7483731) EEPLS INOP ROWS 11-17 ON SEATS AND OVERHEAD LIGHT AT ROW 13. R/R THE LIGHT AT SEAT 11DEF IAW B737 AMM 33-51. OPS CHECKS GOOD.
- [SDR DALA2025031101876](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2025031101876.md): Compressor · stalled · Mar 10, 2025 · N820DN · Boeing 737932ER · Turbine Engine Compressor Section
  > SHIP 3820 -IFSD/ATB- DUE TO LEFT ENGINE COMPRESSOR STALLS AND SHUTDOWN IN CLIMB. CORRECTIVE ACTION: REMOVED AND REPLACED THE LEFT ENGINE PER AMDS WORK 7100-4423 LH. REF LOG LOG 0849187.
- [SDR DALA2024120211335](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2024120211335.md): Battery Pack · inoperative · Nov 27, 2024 · N820DN · Boeing 737932ER · Emergency Lighting
  > (LOG 6634874) ON SVC CHECK FOUND EMERGENCY LIGHTS ROWS 11DEF THRU 17 DEF INO. REMOVED AND REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHTS BATTERY PACK IAW B737 AMM 33-51. OPS CHECKS GOOD.
- [SDR DALA2024110510671](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2024110510671.md): Battery Pack · no test · Nov 3, 2024 · N820DN · Boeing 737932ER · Emergency Lighting
  > AIRCRAFT 3820, LEFT OVERWING FWD EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT INOP. CORRECTIVE ACTION: REPLACED EXIT LIGHT BATTERY PACK IAW B737 AMM 33-51. (LP 6418398)
- [SDR DALA2024062706545](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2024062706545.md): Battery Pack · inoperative · Jun 25, 2024 · N820DN · Boeing 737932ER · Emergency Lighting
  > EMERGENCY LIGHT INOP IN FIRST CLASS. REMOVED AND REPLACED BATTERY PACK LOCATION M2816. REF B737 AMM 33-51-06, OPERATIONAL TESTS GOOD.
- [SDR DALA2024041204350](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2024041204350.md): Unknown · odor · Apr 11, 2024 · N820DN · Boeing 737932ER · Air Distribution System
  > (LOG 5348850) AT T/O PWR SMELLED OILY UNTIL INITAL CLIMB PHASE THEN NO SMELL, AT IDLE POWER IN TRAFFIC PATTERN SLIGHT OIL SMELL CAME BACK. C/W NO GO ODI PROCEDURES. T/S PER B737 FIM 21-00 TASK 806. FOUND DIRTY SOCK SMELL. PREFORMED DUCT BURNOUT OF LEFT AND RIG
- [SDR DALA2024022202488](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2024022202488.md): Unknown · odor · Feb 20, 2024 · N820DN · Boeing 737932ER · Air Distribution System
  > (LOG 5034594) AFTER TAKEOFF FAINT SMELL OF JET FUEL IN COCKPIT. IT WAS INTERMITTENT THROUGH FLIGHT. RAN TO FULL POWER, RECIRC FILTERS NEED CHANGED + DUCTS CHECKED FOR OIL. ALSO C/W NO GO ODI PREVENTION 21-72 STEPS 1-9. NO FINDINGS ON RUN-UP/ SMELL OK. REMOVED
- [SDR DALA2024020101460](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2024020101460.md): Skin · handler error · Jan 31, 2024 · N820DN · Boeing 737932ER · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > (LOG 5034554) GROUND SERVICE CATERING TRUCK IMPACTED AIRCRAFT BELOW FORWARD SERVICE DOOR. C/W ERA 615488-14 AND BLENDED GOUGES PER B737 SRM 51-10.
- [SDR DALA2024012000889](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2024012000889.md): Windshield · cracked · Jan 18, 2024 · N820DN · Boeing 737932ER · Flight Compartment Windows
  > SHIP 3820 -ATB- RETURNED ATL DUE TO CAPTAIN'S L1 WINDSHIELD CRACKED. CORRECTIVE ACTION: MAINTENANCE REPLACED WINDSHIELD AND WHCU. REFER TO B737 AMM 56-11 AND AMM 30-40-11.
- [SDR DALA2023101908603](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2023101908603.md): Cooler · leaking · Oct 15, 2023 · N820DN · Boeing 737932ER · APU Oil System
  > (LOG 4508698) VERY MILD "DIRTY SOCK" SMELL OCCURED ON TAXI-OUT DURING START OF THE LEFT ENGINE. SMELL RETURNED MUCH STRONGER AT 100 KNOTS ON THE TAKEOFF ROLL. SMELL WAS GONE BY 1,500 AGL. APU OIL COOLER LINE LEAK. R&R APU OIL COOLER PER B737 AMM 49-91. OPS TES
- [SDR DALA2023051003685](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2023051003685.md): Unknown · unknown · May 8, 2023 · N820DN · Boeing 737932ER · Trailing Edge Flap Control System
  > SHIP 3820 -FLT CNTRL- PERFORMED A GO-AROUND DUE TO FLAP LOCKOUT ON APPROACH. CORRECTIVE ACTION: PERFORMED FSEU BITE CHECK. NO FAULTS FOUND. RAN FLAPS/SLATS FULL TRAVEL TWO TIMES WITH NO BINDING. FLAPS OPS CHECK NORMAL.
- [SDR DALA2023022301364](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2023022301364.md): None · none · Feb 9, 2023 · N820DN · Boeing 737932ER · Fuselage Floor Panel
  > (LOG 2636162) DURING INSPECTION FOUND CORROSION ON FLOOR BEAM STA 947.5 LBL 26". FLOOR BEAM STA 947.5 LBL 26 DAMAGE WAS REPAIRED I.A.W. B737-900 SRM 53-70-51-2R-5.
- [SDR DALA2022060603909](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2022060603909.md): Battery Pack · inoperative · Jun 4, 2022 · N820DN · Boeing 737932ER · Emergency Lighting
  > (LOG 8711747) DURING INSPECTION FOUND ESCAPE PATH LIGHTING INOP SEAT ROWS 1 THRU 21 AND ROWS 28 THRU 32. REMOVED AND REPLACED BATTERY PACKS AT LOCATIONS M2816, M1676, M1695, AND M2627 IAW B737 AMM 33-51. OPS CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR DALA2022010600097](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2022010600097.md): Valve · inoperative · Jan 5, 2022 · N820DN · Boeing 737932ER · Cabin Pressure Controller
  > SHIP 3820 -DIV/PRESS- TO ATL DUE TO CABIN PRESSURE CLIMBING ABOVE 10K FEET. CORRECTIVE ACTION: MAINTENANCE REPLACED GROUND AIR CHECK VALVE PER B737 AMM 21-21. OPS CHECK OK AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.
- [SDR DALA2020100203253](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2020100203253.md): Lens · missing · Sep 30, 2020 · N820DN · Boeing 737932ER · Emergency Lighting
  > DURING INSPECTION FOUND SEAT MOUNTED EMERGENCY LIGHT AT 13D MISSING LENS. REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHT AT SEAT 13D, PER B737 AMM 33-50. ALL TESTS GOOD.
- [SDR DALA2020022501412](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2020022501412.md): Skin · corroded · Feb 22, 2020 · N820DN · Boeing 737932ER · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > SHIP 3820 UPPER FUSELAGE SKIN: UNDER IDTV RADOME, NUMEROUS AREAS OF LIGHT SURFACE CORROSION AROUND FASTENER HOLES AND ON SKIN ITSELF. CORRECTIVE ACTION: REMOVED CORROSION AND FOUND TO BE WITHIN LIMITS PER B737 SRM 53- 60-01. (1500957).
- [SDR DALA2020022501411](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2020022501411.md): Access Panel · corroded · Feb 21, 2020 · N820DN · Boeing 737932ER · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > SHIP 3820 RT. WING - TANK PLATE HOLES 632PB, 632MB AND 632GB - LWR FLANGE IS CORRODED. CORRECTIVE ACTION: SUMMARY SEE NR FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 003-0008:5700-2615/001 00284 TREATED AREAS AND COMPLETED REPAIRS REF B737 SRM 57-20-01 -2R PROCEDURE 1 REPAIR 1.
- [SDR DALA2020020300831](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2020020300831.md): Monitor · failed · Feb 2, 2020 · N820DN · Boeing 737932ER · Entertainment System
  > SHIP 3820 FLT. ATTENDANT AND SEV. PASSENGERS REPORTED BURNING HAIR SCENT DESCENDING THRU 10K. CORRECTIVE ACTION: FOUND IFE MONTITOR AT SEAT 25E BLANKING AND WARM R/R LCD MONITOR. (6336794).
- [SDR DALA2019072304383](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2019072304383.md): Window · noisy · Jul 21, 2019 · N820DN · Boeing 737932ER · Flight Compartment Windows
  > SHIP 3820 - DIV - TO CVG DUE TO AN EXTREMELY LOUD R2 WINDOW SQUEAL. CORRECTIVE ACTION: REPLACED THE R2 WINDOW. OP AND LEAK CHECKS GOOD. (5049694).
- [SDR DALA2019012100448](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2019012100448.md): Handle · not seated · Jan 19, 2019 · N820DN · Boeing 737932ER · Door Warning System
  > SHIP 3820 - ATO - AT 10 KNOTS DUE TO L1 DOOR INDICATION ILLUMINATED AND HANDLE RAISED SLIGHTLY. CORRECTIVE ACTION: DOOR HANDLE SEATED, LIGHT EXTINGUISHED AND AIRCRAFT DEPARTED. (5551506).
- [SDR DALA2018110406467](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2018110406467.md): Light · missing · Nov 1, 2018 · N820DN · Boeing 737932ER · Emergency Lighting
  > DURING INSPECTION FOUND EELPS AT ROW 12 DEF MISSING LIGHT LENS. REMOVED AND REPLACED 12DEF EMER ESCAPE PATH LIGHT ASSY PER AMM 33-51.
- [SDR DALA2018071704539](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2018071704539.md): Sign · unsecure · Jul 16, 2018 · N820DN · Boeing 737932ER · Emergency Lighting
  > EXIT SIGN AT 2L WILL NOT STAY ATTACHED. SECURED EXIT SIGN AT 2L. OK FOR SVC.
- [SDR DALA2017112208279](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2017112208279.md): Bearing · failed · Nov 21, 2017 · N820DN · Boeing 737932ER · Wheel/Ski/Float
  > DURING TAXI, ON ENTERING RAMP 2, RAMP CONTROL REPORTED A GROW EMANATING FROM THE LEFT WHEEL AREA. HAD IT CHECKED OUT BY ARFF AND NO FIRE WAS REPORTED. AIRCRAFT WAS TOWED INTO THE GATE. MAINTENANCE REMOVED NR 1 AND 2 MLG WHEEL ASSYS. FOUND NR 1 WHEEL INNER BE
- [SDR DALA2015081004877](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2015081004877.md): Skin · dented · Aug 9, 2015 · N820DN · Boeing 737932ER · Spoilers
  > DURING INSPECTION FOUND LT WING NR 6 SPOILER SKIN HAS A DENT 2 X 2 INCHES WIDE,.200 DEEP JUST INBD OF LOWER SURFACE DOUBLER. MAINTENANCE R & R IAW AMDS 2760-4417-01.
- [SDR DALA2015080904876](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2015080904876.md): Skin · damaged · Aug 9, 2015 · N820DN · Boeing 737932ER · Wing, Plate/Skin
  > DURING INSPECTION, FOUND LT WING INBD PANEL AFT OF GEAR DAMAGED. MAINTENANCE REPLACED IAW AMM 57-50-01.
- [SDR DALA2015080904875](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2015080904875.md): Beam · cracked · Aug 9, 2015 · N820DN · Boeing 737932ER · Wing Main, Frame Structure
  > DURING INSPECTION, FOUND LT WING BEAM ASSY CRACKED. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE BEAM ASSY IAW SRM 51-40-02.
- [SDR DALA2014122906767](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2014122906767.md): Slide · unwanted deploy · Dec 24, 2014 · N820DN · Boeing 737932ER · Escape Slide
  > DURING FLIGHT AT FL 320 THE R2 DOOR SLIDE DEPLOYED. FLIGHT CONTINUED TO DESTINATION.

## 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 = 'N820DN' AND registry_match = 'registration'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N820DN/reports

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