# Service difficulty reports: N8578Q
A list on [N8578Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8578Q.md).
Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Newest first.
- [SDR SWAA2026080351804](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2026080351804.md): Lamp · inoperative · Jul 29, 2026 · N8578Q · Boeing 7378H4 · Emergency Lighting
> EMERGENCY LIGHTS AT AFT GALLEY OVHD AND L2 DOOR HAVE BULBS OUT. REPLACED THE BULBS AND PERFORMED SATISFACTORY OPS CHECK IAW AMM 33-51-01.
- [SDR SWAA2026060208587](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2026060208587.md): Lens · detached · Jun 1, 2026 · N8578Q · Boeing 7378H4 · Emergency Lighting
> FWD ENTRY DOOR EXIT SIGN LENS NEXT TO JUMP SEAT FELL OFF. SECURED SIGN IAW AMM 33-51-01. ACFT OK FOR SERVICE.
- [SDR SWAA2026040886398](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2026040886398.md): Battery Pack · inoperative · Apr 5, 2026 · N8578Q · Boeing 7378H4 · Emergency Lighting
> EMER LIGHT INOP OVER R2 DOOR. R & R POWER SUPPLY BATTERY PACK IAW AMM 33-51-06.
- [SDR SWAA2026040886399](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2026040886399.md): Battery Pack · inoperative · Apr 5, 2026 · N8578Q · Boeing 7378H4 · Emergency Lighting
> ROWS 20-23 ABC EMER LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. R & R POWER SUPPLY BATTERY PACK IAW AMM 33-51-06.
- [SDR SWAA2026040886549](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2026040886549.md): Battery Pack · inoperative · Apr 5, 2026 · N8578Q · Boeing 7378H4 · Emergency Lighting
> EMER LIGHT OVER L1 DOOR INOPERATIVE. R & R POWER SUPPLY BATTERY PACK IAW AMM 33-51-06.
- [SDR SWAA2026010557023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2026010557023.md): Megaphone · inoperative · Dec 31, 2025 · N8578Q · Boeing 7378H4 · Emergency Equipment
> AFT GALLEY MEGAPHONE SIREN INOPERATIVE. R & R AFT GALLEY MEGAPHONE IAW AMM 25-64-00. OPS CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR SWAA2025120140319](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2025120140319.md): Lamp · inoperative · Nov 27, 2025 · N8578Q · Boeing 7378H4 · Passenger Compartment Lighting
> PASSENGER CALL LIGHT IN THE AFT GALLEY INOPERATIVE. REPLACED THE LAMP IAW AMM 33-51-01. OPS CHECKS GOOD.
- [SDR SWAA2025100219114](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2025100219114.md): Light · detached · Sep 28, 2025 · N8578Q · Boeing 7378H4 · Emergency Lighting
> EMERGENCY LIGHT ABOVE 17D OVERHEAD BIN FELL OUT. OK TO CONTINUE IAW MEL 33-15-02 SP NR 1 AUTH 283268.
- [SDR SWAA2025050566711](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2025050566711.md): Flashlight · inoperative · May 2, 2025 · N8578Q · Boeing 7378H4 · Emergency Equipment
> ONE AFT EMERGENCY FLASHLIGHT INOP<[01] FOUND AFT FLASHLIGHT (1) OUT OF CRADLE. RE-SECURED FLASHLIGHT AS PER AMM 25-64-00.
- [SDR SWAA2025041725757](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2025041725757.md): Flashlight · broken · Apr 17, 2025 · N8578Q · Boeing 7378H4 · Emergency Equipment
> AFT R/H I/B FLASH LIGHT BROKEN. <[01] R&R AFT R/H I/B FLASH LIGHT IAW AMM 25-64-00.
- [SDR SWAA2025041524310](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2025041524310.md): Battery · faulty · Apr 13, 2025 · N8578Q · Boeing 7378H4 · Emergency Equipment
> AFT FA FLASHLIGHT RH SIDE FLASHING RED <[01]. R&R BATTERY IAW AMM 25-64-00.
- [SDR SWAA2025030300679](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2025030300679.md): Light · inoperative · Feb 28, 2025 · N8578Q · Boeing 7378H4 · Emergency Lighting
> EMERGENCY AISLE LIGHT AT ROW 17/18FED INOP. <[01] REF. FIM 33-50 TASK 801. REMOVED AND REPLACED EMERGENCY AISLE LIGHT ASSEMBLY REF. AMM 33-51-03. OPS CHECK FAIL.; [02] OKAY TO CONTINUE PER MEL 33-15-02. SP#1. AUTHORIZATION # 239819.; [03] 01 - REMOVED AND REPL
- [SDR SWAA2024121075215](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024121075215.md): Retainer · loose · Dec 8, 2024 · N8578Q · Boeing 7378H4 · Escape Slide
> FWD SERVICE DOOR GIRT BAR RETAINER CLIP UNSEATED<[01] REINSTALLED FWD SERVICE DOOR GIRT BAR RETAINER CLIP PER AMM 25-66-01
- [SDR SWAA2024071913652](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024071913652.md): Fairing · cracked · Jul 17, 2024 · N8578Q · Boeing 7378H4 · Aerodynamic Fairings
> WING TO BODY PANEL 192AR HAS A CRACKED AREA.<[01] 04 - REPAIRED PER [SRM 53-40-70-2R-1-B00375 (REPAIR 1 - SECTION 44 WING-TO-BODY FAIRING SKIN PANELS MADE OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS - PERMANENT)];[02] 02 - INSPECTED PER [SRM 53-40-70-2R-1-B00375 (REPAIR 1 - SECTIO
- [SDR SWAA2024072511920](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024072511920.md): Battery Pack · inoperative · Jul 13, 2024 · N8578Q · Boeing 7378H4 · Emergency Lighting
> FWD OVER HEAD EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY M02818 WILL NOT CHARGE. FWD OVER HEAD EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY M2816 WILL NOT CHARGE.<[01] REMOVED AND REPLACED FWD OVERHEAD EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACK M2816 IAW B737 AMM 33-51-06-960-805.;[02] REMOVED AND REPLACED FWD OV
- [SDR SWAA2024071911917](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024071911917.md): Battery Pack · inoperative · Jul 13, 2024 · N8578Q · Boeing 7378H4 · Emergency Lighting
> L/H EMERGENCY LIGHT CHARGER AND BATTERY M2335 AT SEAT ROW 7ABC WILL NOT CHARGE.<[01] REMOVED AND REPLACED L/H EMERGENCY LIGHT CHARGER ASSEMBLY AND BATTERY M2335 AT SEAT ROW 7ABC REF. B737NG AMM 33-51-06-960-805 AND 33-51-06-960-806;[02] REMOVED AND REPLACED L/
- [SDR SWAA2024071911921](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024071911921.md): Battery Pack · inoperative · Jul 13, 2024 · N8578Q · Boeing 7378H4 · Emergency Lighting
> R/H EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY M1676 AT SEAT ROW 7DEF WILL NOT CHARGE.<[01] REMOVED AND REPLACED R/H EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACK M1676 AT SEAT ROW 7DEF REF. B737 AMM 33-51-06-960-805.;[02] REMOVED AND REPLACED R/H EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACK M1676 AT SEAT ROW 7
- [SDR SWAA2024071911918](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024071911918.md): Battery Pack · inoperative · Jul 13, 2024 · N8578Q · Boeing 7378H4 · Emergency Lighting
> L/H EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY M1694 AT SEAT ROW 13ABC WILL NOT CHARGE.<[01] REMOVED AND REPLACED L/H EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACK M1694 AT SEAT ROW 13ABC REF AMM 33-51-06-960-805;[02] REMOVED AND REPLACED L/H EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACK M1694 AT SEAT ROW 13ABC
- [SDR SWAA2024071911919](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024071911919.md): Battery Pack · inoperative · Jul 13, 2024 · N8578Q · Boeing 7378H4 · Emergency Lighting
> L/H AFT OVER HEAD EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY M1673 WILL NOT CHARGE<[01] REMOVED AND REPLACED L/H AFT OVERHEAD EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACK M1673 IAW AMM 33-51-06-960-805.;[02] REMOVED AND REPLACED L/H AFT OVERHEAD EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACK M1673 IAW AMM 33-51-
- [SDR SWAA2024072503492](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024072503492.md): Cable · out of limits · Jun 20, 2024 · N8578Q · Boeing 7378H4 · Elevator Control System
> ELEVATOR CABLES (EAL) TENSIONS OUT OF LIMITS<[01] ELEVATOR CABLE (EAL) TENSION ADJUSTED IAW B737 AMM TASK 27-31-00-820-801;[02] VERIFIED ELEVATOR CABLE (EAL) TENSION ADJUSTED IAW B737 AMM TASK 27-31-00-820-801
- [SDR SWAA2024071903966](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024071903966.md): Tie Clip · cracked · Jun 20, 2024 · N8578Q · Boeing 7378H4 · Fuselage Main, Structure
> FWD CARGO RH FRAME AT STA 500H HAS 1EA CRACKED CLIP DOT M339<[01] REMOVED AND REPLACED CLIP AT STA 500H WITH NEW PN:143A7502U158 PO:1094585.1 IAW B737-800 SRM 51-40-02-0G-0-B00069 (GENERAL - FASTENER INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL - AIRFRAME - PERMANENT).;[02] VERIF
- [SDR SWAA2024071903964](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024071903964.md): Floorbeam · cracked · Jun 20, 2024 · N8578Q · Boeing 7378H4 · Fuselage Main, Floor Beam
> MAIN CABIN L/H; FLOOR STRUCTURE AT STA 540; LBL1 AFT; FOR PANEL 231XF; PANEL BREAK ANGLE IS BROKEN AT HI-LOK ATTACHMENT POINT. HAECO DOT A084<[01] REMOVED AND REPLACED BREAK ANGLE PN: 143A5240-33 PO:1094583.1 IAW B737NG-SRM 51-40-02 AND BAC DWG 143A0060 REV:-;
- [SDR SWAA2024071903462](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024071903462.md): Seal · cracked · Jun 19, 2024 · N8578Q · Boeing 7378H4 · Horizontal Stabilizer Miscellaneous Structure
> LEFT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER; INBOARD LEADING EDGE; UPPER SLIDING SEAL IS CRACKED. M262<[01] C/W LEFT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER; INBOARD LEADING EDGE; UPPER SLIDING SEAL IS CRACKED. TOOL# T8363W DUE: 05APR25 IAW 737NG AMM 53-31-31-400-802;[02] REMOVED AND REPLACED U
- [SDR SWAA2024071903463](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024071903463.md): Seal · cracked · Jun 19, 2024 · N8578Q · Boeing 7378H4 · Horizontal Stabilizer Miscellaneous Structure
> RIGHT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER; INBOARD LEADING EDGE; UPPER SLIDING SEAL IS CRACKED. M261<[01] REMOVED AND REPLACED UPPER SLIDING SEAL IAW B737NG AMM 53-31-31-400-802;[02] VERIFIED REMOVED AND REPLACED UPPER SLIDING SEAL IAW B737NG AMM 53-31-31-400-802
- [SDR SWAA2024071902936](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024071902936.md): Handle · loose · Jun 18, 2024 · N8578Q · Boeing 7378H4 · Galley Doors
> FWD. GALLEY SERVICE DOOR INSIDE DOOR HANDLE IS LOOSE.<[01] TORQUED AND COTTER PINNED FWD. GALLEY SERVICE DOOR INSIDE DOOR HANDLE CASTELLATED NUTS IAW B737 AMM 20-50-11-910-801 STANDARD TORQUE TABLE 209 AND B737 AMM 52-41-31-400-802.
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- [SDR SWAA2024071903064](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024071903064.md): Doubler · corroded · Jun 18, 2024 · N8578Q · Boeing 7378H4 · Fuselage Main, Structure
> MIDDLE FUSELAGE DRAIN DOUBLER HAS CORROSION AROUND FASTENERS AFT OF MLG WHEEL WELL DOT M334<[01] REMOVED CORROSION; ORIG..063; REF BAC DWG 146A3239 REV -; MATERIAL LOSS.005; REMAINING.058 NO DAMAGED ALLOWED IN THIS AREA; REF B737-NG SRM 53-60-01-1A-1 TABLE
- [SDR SWAA2024060397774](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024060397774.md): Flashlight · inoperative · Jun 2, 2024 · N8578Q · Boeing 7378H4 · Emergency Equipment
> AFT GALLEY FLASHLIGHT INOP<[01] PERFORMED FLASHLIGHT CHECK REF AMM 25-64-00. OPS CHK NORMAL.
- [SDR SWAA2024032567478](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024032567478.md): Pump · stalled · Mar 23, 2024 · N8578Q · Boeing 7378H4 · Engine Fuel Pump
> CLIMBING THROUGH 3500 LOUD BANG HEARD FROM #2 ENGINE; COUPLED WITH HIGH EGT; LOSS OF POWER #2 ENGINE WOULD NOT RESPOND TO THROTTLE. ENGINE NOT SHUTDOWN. DECLARED EMERGENCY RETURN TO FIELD; A/C LAND OVERWEIGHT BY 10700. SEE ATTACHED PICTURE FOR EEC RECENT FAULT
- [SDR SWAA2024032567044](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024032567044.md): Hmu · faulted · Mar 23, 2024 · N8578Q · Boeing 7378H4 · Fuel Controlling System
> CLIMBING THROUGH 3500 LOUD BANG HEARD FROM #2 ENGINE; COUPLED WITH HIGH EGT; LOSS OF POWER #2 ENGINE WOULD NOT RESPOND TO THROTTLE. ENGINE NOT SHUTDOWN. DECLARED EMERGENCY RETURN TO FIELD; A/C LAND OVERWEIGHT BY 10700. SEE ATTACHED PICTURE FOR EEC RECENT FAULT
- [SDR SWAA2024012243009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024012243009.md): Skin · cracked · Jan 18, 2024 · N8578Q · Boeing 7378H4 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
> EXTERNAL POWER PANEL OPENING HAS CRACK ON LOWER EDGE OF CUTOUT. MEASURES 1.5' LONG THRU 1 RIVET; PARALLEL AND 0.25' FROM TOP EDGE. LOCATION IS STA 231 AT STRINGER 23R. TSR 202400406 WAS OPENED FOR ENGINEERING HELP.<[01] PERFORMED LIMITED TIME REPAIR AS REQ PER
- [SDR SWAA2023062972979](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2023062972979.md): Battery · inoperative · Jun 28, 2023 · N8578Q · Boeing 7378H4 · Emergency Equipment
> AFT PAX CABIN FLASHLIGHT WILL NOT TEST.<[01] R + R FLASHLIGHT BATTERY AND INSTALLED A NEW SEAL PER AMM 25-64-00
- [SDR SWAA2023050545507](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2023050545507.md): Brake · cracked · May 4, 2023 · N8578Q · Boeing 7378H4 · Fuselage Floor Panel
> FLOOR BOARD SUPPORT L/H PANEL BRAKE ASSY. CRACKED - LOCATED AT STA 540 (P/N 143A5240-35) (ZONE 125)<[01] REPLACED LH BRAKE ASSY REF SRM 51-40-02
- [SDR SWAA2023050545508](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2023050545508.md): Brake · cracked · May 4, 2023 · N8578Q · Boeing 7378H4 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
> FLOOR BOARD SUPPORT R/H PANEL BRAKE ASSY. CRACKED - LOCATED AT STA 540 (P/N 143A5240-36) (ZONE 126)<[01] REPLACED RH BRAKE ASSY REF SRM 51-40-02
- [SDR SWAA2023050543763](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2023050543763.md): Light · inoperative · May 2, 2023 · N8578Q · Boeing 7378H4 · Emergency Lighting
> EMERGENCY AISLE LIGHT (1) LOCATED BETWEEN PAX SEAT 17-18 FED INOP.<[01] OK TO CONTINUE PER MEL 33-15-02. SP#1. REMOVED AND REPLACED EMERGENCY AISLE AREA LIGHT AT 17DEF IAW AMM 33-51-03 NO HELP; LIGHT REMAINS INOP
TROUBLESHOOT TO POWER PACK BEHIND AIR RETU
- [SDR SWAA2022071929789](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2022071929789.md): Slide · loose · Jul 15, 2022 · N8578Q · Boeing 7378H4 · Escape Slide
> AFT SERVICE DOOR SLIDE NOT SECURE / [01] RESECURED THE AFT SERVICE DOOR REF AMM 25-66-01
- [SDR SWAA2022040790986](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2022040790986.md): Battery Pack · inoperative · Apr 4, 2022 · N8578Q · Boeing 7378H4 · Emergency Lighting
> EMERGENCY LIGHT ABOVE ROW 17DEF INOP. PREVIOUS T/S IS ALL WRONG. REF WDM 33-51-13-15 PAGE 15 SHEET 2. BATTERY PACK IS LOCATED AT STA 727C +13 WHICH SHOULD BE LOCATED AT SEATS 22 - 23. CHANGE THE LIGHT ASSY. BATT CHARGER M1676, BATTERY & FUSES CHECK GOOD. REPLA
- [SDR SWAA2021121351682](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2021121351682.md): Light · inoperative · Dec 9, 2021 · N8578Q · Boeing 737800* · Passenger Compartment Lighting
> 14 D;E;F EMERGENCY EXIT SIDEWALL LIGHT INOP; / [01] CONTINUE PER MEL 33-2-04 SP#1B AUTHRO #37994; [02] R/R LED LIGHT ASSYRIAN. AT 14 DEF IAW AMM 33-21-00
- [SDR SWAA2021070690930](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2021070690930.md): Fan · odor · Jul 2, 2021 · N8578Q · Boeing 7378H4 · Air Distribution Fan
> FA REPORTS PLASTIC LIKE SMELL COMING FROM AFT GALLEY AREA FO SIDE; TURNED OFF REC (R SIDE) AND 17 SEEMED 7. DIMINISH / C/W FIM TASK 21-00 TASK 806; INSPECTED AFT GALLEY FLOOR DRAWS & CLEANED IAW AMM 38-31-06; REMOVED & INSPECTED BOTH AFT COFFEE MAKERS IAW AMM
- [SDR SWAA2021070689963](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2021070689963.md): Light · faulted · Jul 2, 2021 · N8578Q · Boeing 7378H4 · Passenger Compartment Lighting
> FLT ATT REPORTED STRANGE SMELL AFT GALLEY POSSIBLE PLASTIC SMELL TURNED GALLEY PWR OFF SMELL WENT AWAY / C/W FIM TASK 21-00-TASK 806 ( SMOKE OR FUMES IN THE CABIN) R&R'D CABIN SIDEWALL LIGHT @ 28;29 DEF I.A.W. AMM 33-21-00. RAMP REPORTED FOUL ODOR IN AFT CARG
- [SDR SWAA2021052475999](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2021052475999.md): Slide · dislodged · May 21, 2021 · N8578Q · Boeing 7378H4 · Escape Slide
> R-1 SLIDE DISLODGE FROM DOOR ASSIENGED WORK ORDER #790891 / REINSTALLED R-1 ESCAPE SLIDE AMM 25-66-00 AND MT 725-61-06 THIS C/W WORK ORDER #790891
- [SDR SWAA2020012240556](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2020012240556.md): Flashlight · inoperative · Jan 19, 2020 · N8578Q · Boeing 7378H4 · Emergency Equipment
> CABIN EMERGENCY FLASHLIGHT HOLDERS/FLASHLIGHTS UNDER AFT FLIGHT ATTENDANT JUMPSEAT INOP. R&R FLASHLIGHT PER AMM.
- [SDR SWAA2019020829407](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2019020829407.md): Sign · inoperative · Feb 7, 2019 · N8578Q · Boeing 7378H4 · Emergency Lighting
> RT AFT GALLEY EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN INOP. RELAMPED SIGN PER AMM.
## 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 = 'N8578Q' AND registry_match = 'registration'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```
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