# Service difficulty reports: N831SY

A list on [N831SY](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N831SY.md).

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

- [SDR SCNA20261016433](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20261016433.md): Light · inoperative · Oct 15, 2026 · N831SY · Boeing 73783N · Emergency Lighting
  > L2 LAV - EMERGENCY LIGHT IN LAV IS INOPERATIVE. L2 LAV LIGHT ALREADY ON MTI. SEE BACK OF LOG BOOK.
- [SDR SCNA20260825372](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20260825372.md): Hook · corroded · Aug 24, 2026 · N831SY · Boeing 73783N · Emergency Exits
  > CORROSION ON HOOKS (2 EAS) OF LIFE LINE ASSY AT LH & RH EMERGENCY EXIT DOORS. (WORK IN PROGRESS)
- [SDR SCNA20260814359](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20260814359.md): Arm Rest · damaged · Aug 13, 2026 · N831SY · Boeing 73783N · Flight Compartment Equipment
  > CA RIGHT ARM REST HAS 2 VERY SHARP PIECES OF BROKEN METAL REMOVED SHARP EDGES FROM ARMREST SEAY OPS CHECKS GOOD PER AMM 25-11-00
- [SDR SCNA20260811344](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20260811344.md): Cover · out of adjust · Aug 10, 2026 · N831SY · Boeing 73783N · Passenger Compartment Equipment
  > SEAT 27E SHARP EDGE ON THE SPACE UNDER THE SEAT, IN FRONT OF 27E ADJUSTED SEAT MUX BOX COVER IAW AMM 25-22-00
- [SDR SCNA20260713291](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20260713291.md): Apu · damaged · Jul 11, 2026 · N831SY · Boeing 73783N · APU Core Engine
  > APU EXHAUST SHOOTING SPARKS, SMOKE ODOR IN CABIN/COCKPIT. FOUND MANY TURBINE BLADES TORN AND BENT ALONG THE AFT TIPS. APU WAS DEFERRED ON L/P 848721 ITEM 2.
- [SDR SCN2026F00002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCN2026F00002.md): Apu · failed · Jul 11, 2026 · N831SY · Boeing 73783N · APU Core Engine
  > APU EXHAUST SHOOTING SPARKS, SMOKE ODOR IN CABIN/COCKPIT. FOUND MANY TURBINE BLADES TORN AND BENT ALONG THE AFT TIPS. APU WAS DEFERRED ON L/P 848721 ITEM 2.
- [SDR SCNA20260520209](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20260520209.md): Light Sys · inoperative · May 19, 2026 · N831SY · Boeing 73783N · Emergency Lighting
  > EMERGENCY LIGHTS AT R1 DOOR INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED BATTERY ON POWER SUPPLY M 1674 I.A.W B737 AMM 33-51-06 REV 89 15 FEB 26 TEST SATISFACTORY.
- [SDR SCNA20260430175](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20260430175.md): Ball Mat · unsecure · Apr 29, 2026 · N831SY · Boeing 73783N · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > FWD GALLEY MOONMAT TO CARPET TRANSITION STRIP CRACKED AND CAUSING A TRIPPING HAZARD. REPLACED FWD GALLEY MOONMAT TO CARPET TRANSITION STRIP. REF AMM 25-27-00
- [SDR SCNA20251226505](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20251226505.md): Ring · broken · Dec 23, 2025 · N831SY · Boeing 73783N · Emergency Equipment
  > PLASTIC ON GIRT BAR BROKEN. R & R RING ON 1L GIRT BAR REF AMM 25-66-00.
- [SDR SCNA20251125451](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20251125451.md): Trash Bin · no discrepancy · Nov 25, 2025 · N831SY · Boeing 73783N · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > AFT LEFT LAVATORY HAS A SHARP EDGE ON WASTE BASKET OPENING. INSPECTED WASTE BASKET, NO DEFECTS NOTED, REF AMM 25-40-08.
- [SDR SCNA20251120447S](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20251120447S.md): Apu · odor · Nov 19, 2025 · N831SY · Boeing 73783N · Airborne Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) System
  > REPLACED APU REF AMM 49-15-11 FUME EVENT IN CABIN.
- [SDR SCNA20251120447](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20251120447.md): Unknown · odor · Nov 19, 2025 · N831SY · Boeing 73783N · Air Distribution System
  > RESIDUAL ODOR FROM FUME EVENT PRESENT IN FLIGHT DECK. NOT AS STRONG BUT STILL UNPLEASENT. OPEN
- [SDR SCNA20251119443](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20251119443.md): A/C Pack · odor · Nov 18, 2025 · N831SY · Boeing 73783N · Cabin Cooling System
  > SMOKE AND FUMES IN CABIN WHEN PACKS SELECTED ON. DUCT PRESSURE 10 PSI. DUCT SUPPLY TEMP 120. FOLLOWED FIM 21-00 TASK 806, INSPECTED APU FOR OVER SERVICING AND OIL CONTAMINATION IN THE BLEED AIR SYSTEM AND FOUND NO CONTAMINATION OF OVER SERVICING. INSPECTED LH
- [SDR SCNA20251021398](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20251021398.md): A/C Pack · odor · Oct 16, 2025 · N831SY · Boeing 73783N · Cabin Cooling System
  > A/C PACKS EMIT SMELLY SOCK SMELL ON DESCENT ON BOTH LEGS THRU APPROX 15000". PERFORMED GROUND PACK RUN TEST. COULD NOT DUPLICATE ON GROUND. BOTH PACKS OPERATE NORMALLY. I REF AMM 21-51-00
- [SDR SCNA20251016408](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20251016408.md): Filter · dirty · Oct 14, 2025 · N831SY · Boeing 73783N · Air Distribution System
  > FOUL ODOR NOTED DURING DESCENT AND AFTER LANDING. ODOR IS STRONGEST AFTER LANDING IN THE AFT GALLEY. REMOVED AND REPLACED RECIRCULATION AIR FILTERS REF AMM 21-25-01 OPS CHECK GOOD
- [SDR SCNA20250818323](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20250818323.md): Filter · odor · Aug 16, 2025 · N831SY · Boeing 73783N · Air Distribution System
  > DEFECT 802437: VERY PUNDJENT MUSTY SMELL COMING THROUGH THE AIR VENTS ON DECENT AND ONLY ON DESENT RESOLUTION: REMOVED AND REPLACED LEFT & RIGHT RECIRCULATION HEPA FILTERS. REF. 21-25-01-400-801. REMOVED AND REPLACED EQIP COOLING FAN FILTER REF 27-21-01-400-80
- [SDR SCNA20250731292](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20250731292.md): Oven · dirty · Jul 31, 2025 · N831SY · Boeing 73783N · Buffet/Galleys
  > AFT OVENS NEED CLEANING.CREATE SMOKE WHEN USED SET OFF FIRE ALARM. REPLACED AFT OVENS INSERTS REF AMM 25-31-02
- [SDR SCNA20250731289](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20250731289.md): Switch · crew error · Jul 31, 2025 · N831SY · Boeing 73783N · Emergency Lighting
  > FORWARD LAV. EMERGENCY LIGHT INOP. THE NO SMOKE/FASTEN SEAT BELT LIGHT SWITCH WAS IN THE OFF POS. FWD LAV. PER AMM 33-25-00
- [SDR SCNA20250721266](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20250721266.md): Bracket · loose · Jul 19, 2025 · N831SY · Boeing 73783N · Emergency Equipment
  > DEFECT 801438: 1 R DOOR SLIDE BRACKETS LOOSE. REMOVED 1 R DOOR SLIDE PACK. INSTALLED NEW RIVET IN RIGHT GRIT BAR RETAINER CLIP.IAW SRM 51-40-02.INSTALLED SLIDE PACK IAW AMM 25-66-01 OK FOR SERVICE
- [SDR SCNA20250707241](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20250707241.md): Bracket · loose · Jul 6, 2025 · N831SY · Boeing 737800* · Emergency Equipment
  > 1R GIRT BAR RIGHT SIDE HOLDER ON DOOR LOOSE. TIGHTENED R/H GIRT BAR HOLDER AT 1-R PER AMM 25-66-01
- [SDR SCNA20250602185](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20250602185.md): Girt Bar · inoperative · May 31, 2025 · N831SY · Boeing 73783N · Emergency Equipment
  > DEFECT 813288: DOOR 1R GIRT BAR INOP - RESOLUTION: ADJUSTED GIRT BAR CLIP IAW AMM 52-00-00. GIRT BAR SECURED IN PLACE.
- [SDR SCNA20250314075](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20250314075.md): Door · out of adjust · Mar 13, 2025 · N831SY · Boeing 73783N · Fixed Inner Doors
  > WORK ORDER 93947 NR00001: TCC: INSPECT FLIGHT DECK DOOR FOR “RUBBING” ON HEADER AND POST DUE TO UNKNOWN IF DOOR IS DIFFICULT TO OPEN DUE TO DRAGGING OR SOME OTHER REASON. REFERENCE AMM 52-51-00400-801 FIG. 401 SHEET 2 FOR CLEARANCES TO HEADER AND POST. ADJUST
- [SDR SCNA20250306065](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20250306065.md): Girt Bar · no discrepancy · Mar 6, 2025 · N831SY · Boeing 73783N · Emergency Equipment
  > DEFECT 795864: 1R GIRT BAR HOLDER (RIGHT SIDE) LOOSE. - - RESOLUTION: INSPECTED 1R GRIT BAR RETAINING CLIP AND FLOOR MOUNTED BRACKET IAW AMM 25-66-01, AND FOUND GRIT BAR TO BE SECURE IN BOTH POSITIONS.
- [SDR SCNA20250108007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20250108007.md): Light · cracked · Jan 7, 2025 · N831SY · Boeing 73783N · Emergency Lighting
  > WORK ORDER 92466, NR00004: FWD 2FT OF CABIN LH AND RH SIDE FLOOR PATH ILLUMINATION STRIP HAS CRACKS.. RESOLUTION: REPLACED CRACKED FLOORPATH ILLUMINATION STRIPS IN FWD CABIN LH AND RH SIDE OF AISLE. REF AMM 33-51-15.
- [SDR SCNA20241217398](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20241217398.md): Door · no discrepancy · Dec 16, 2024 · N831SY · Boeing 73783N · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > DEFECT 794312: FWD ENTRY DOOR REPORTED DIFFICULT TO OPERATE. RESOLUTION: OPERATED L1 DOOR IAW AMM 52-11-00. NO DEFECTS FOUND, OPS CHECK GOOD
- [SDR SCNA20241202380](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20241202380.md): Bracket · loose · Nov 30, 2024 · N831SY · Boeing 73783N · Emergency Equipment
  > BRACKETS DOOR 1R THAT HOLD GIRT BAR IN DISARMED POSITION NEED TO BE TIGHTENED. ADJUSTED GIRT BAR CLIPS REF AMM 25-66-01.
- [SDR SCNA20241114365](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20241114365.md): Coffeemaker · odor · Oct 21, 2024 · N831SY · Boeing 73783N · Buffet/Galleys
  > DEFECT 698801: FWD GALLEY COFFEEMAKER HAS CHEMICAL SMELL WHEN BREWING COFFEE. RESOLUTION: FLUSHED PORTABLE WATER SYSTEM IAW AMM 12-14-00. PERFORMED OPS CHECKS IAW AMM 38-10-00 NO EVIDENCE OF SMELL, AC OK FOR SEVICE.
- [SDR SCNA20241114364](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20241114364.md): Coffeemaker · odor · Oct 20, 2024 · N831SY · Boeing 73783N · Buffet/Galleys
  > DEFECT 698800: AFT COFFEE MAKER HAS CHEMICAL SMELL. RESOLUTION: FLUSHED POTABLE WATER SYSTEM IAW AMM 12-14-00. PERFORMED OPS CHECKS IAW AMM 38-10-00. NO EVIDENCE OF CHEMICAL SMELL. A/C OK FOR SERVICE. THIS CLEARS MEL
- [SDR SCNA20241018330](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20241018330.md): Bracket · damaged · Oct 13, 2024 · N831SY · Boeing 73783N · Emergency Equipment
  > DEFECT 698279: DOOR 1R BRACKET DOESN'T HOLD BAR TIGHT ON RIGHT SIDE. ALSO THERE IS A JAGGED PIECE OF METAL PROTRUDING OUT FROM THE BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF DOOR. - - RESOLUTION: ON DOOR 1R ADJ BAR BRACKET AND REMOVED SHARP PEICE OF METAL. REF AMM 25-66-00
- [SDR SCNA20230828211](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20230828211.md): Unknown · unknown · Jul 19, 2023 · N831SY · Boeing 73783N · Emergency Lighting
  > DEFECT 746816: RH FWD EMERGENCY EXIT OVERWING DOOR EMERGENCY LIGHT INOP ( EXTERIOR EMERGENCY LIGHTING SYSTEM) - - - RESOLUTION: REMOVED AND REPLACED R2 EMERLIGHT CHARGE ASSY REF AMM 33-51-00 OPS CHECK GOOD THIS CLEARS MEL 33-14 MDDR#8311M
- [SDR SCNA20230307093](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20230307093.md): None · none · Mar 6, 2023 · N831SY · Boeing 73783N · Standard Practices/Structures
  > DEFECT 744450: MULTIPLE RAMP STAFF ADVISED THE CREW THEY SAW SPARKS COMING FROM THE #2 ENGINE UPON PARKING WHEN UNDER POWER MC NOTIFIED WB 10281. RESOLUTION: PERFORMED GVI INSPECTION OF ENGINE #2 IAW AMM 05-41-04-210-806.
- [SDR SCNA20230202051](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20230202051.md): Not Entered · not entered · Feb 1, 2023 · N831SY · Boeing 73783N · Buffet/Galleys
  > DEFECT 730599: AFT RIGHT OVEN SMELLS LIKE AN ELECTRICAL SMELL WHEN IN USE. RESOLUTION: COULD NOT DUPLICATE IAW AMM 25-31-01. OK FOR SERVICE.
- [SDR SCNA20221229152](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20221229152.md): Girt Bar · out of adjust · Dec 27, 2022 · N831SY · Boeing 73783N · Emergency Equipment
  > L1 GIRT BAR ON SLIDE DIFFICULT TO ARM/DISARM. ADJUSTED GIRT BAR REF AMM 25-66-01. OK FOR SERVICE.
- [SDR SCNA20220920108](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20220920108.md): None · none · Sep 16, 2022 · N831SY · Boeing 73783N · Hydraulic Power Accumulator, Main
  > DEFECT 725253: LOSS OF SYSTEM B HYDRAULIS IN FLIGHT. RESOLUTION: FOUND PLUG ON B SYSTEM HYD MODULE TO BE LOOSE TIGHTENED PLUG R& R # 2 ENG ENGINE DRIVE PUMP PER AMM 29-11-11 OPS & LEAK CHECK GOOD OK FOR SERVICE
- [SDR SCNA20210524056](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20210524056.md): Proximity Sensor · malfunctioned · May 19, 2021 · N831SY · Boeing 7378 · Leading Edge Slat Position Indicating System
  > L/E FLAP #5 DISAGREE AT FLAP SETTINGS 1 AND 5. R & R RIGHT #5 SLAT INBOARD PROX SENSOR PER AMM 27-88-11. ALL OPS AND INDICATIONS NORMAL. DECLARED EMERGENCY CREW HAD A FLAP DISAGREE LIGHT. LANDED IN MSN SAFELY.
- [SDR SCNA20210318015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20210318015.md): Computer · leaking · Mar 18, 2021 · N831SY · Boeing 7378 · Hydraulic System, Main
  > FLIGHT ATTENDANTS IN THE REAR OF THE AIRCRAFT HAD A FUME EVENT ON DESCENT THROUGH ABOUT 10,000 FT PERFORMED HYDRAULIC SYSTEM EXTERNAL LEAKAGE CHECK REF AMM 29-00-00-790-801. FOUND LEAK AT ELEVATOR FEEL COMPUTER, LEAKING ONTO APU BLEED AIR DUCT CAUSING FUMES
- [SDR SCNA202103180001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA202103180001.md): Computer · leaking · Mar 18, 2021 · N831SY · Boeing 7378 · Hydraulic System, Main
  > FLIGHT ATTENDANTS IN THE REAR OF THE AIRCRAFT HAD A FUME EVENT ON DESCENT THROUGH ABOUT 10,000 FT. PERFORMED HYDRAULIC SYSTEM EXTERNAL LEAKAGE CHECK REF AMM 29-00-00-790-801. FOUND LEAK AT ELEVATOR FEEL COMPUTER, LEAKING ONTO APU BLEED AIR DUCT CAUSING FUME
- [SDR SCNA20210112001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20210112001.md): Controller · malfunctioned · Jan 10, 2021 · N831SY · Boeing 73783N · Cabin Pressure Controller
  > ON DEPARTURE AUTOFAIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED NNC COMPLETED. IN CRUISE FLIGHT OFF SCHEDULE DESCENT LIGHT ILLUMINATED FOLLOWED BY AUTO FAIL LIGHT ILL AGAIN AND THEN PANEL WENT BLANK. INFORMED OVER ACARS LOSS OF CABIN PRESSURE, DECLARED EMERGENCY. DIVERSION TO DEN

## 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 = 'N831SY' AND registry_match = 'registration'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N831SY/reports

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