# Service difficulty reports: N8720L

A list on [N8720L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8720L.md).

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

- [SDR SWAA2026100528845](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2026100528845.md): Bolt · missing · Sep 30, 2026 · N8720L · Boeing 7378 · Escape Slide
  > L1 DOOR ESCAPE SLIDE HOUSING BOLT MISSING. REPLACED THE BOLT ON L1 DOOR SLIDE MOUNT IAW MM 25-66-01.
- [SDR SWAA2026090847351](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2026090847351.md): Bracket · tight · Sep 2, 2026 · N8720L · Boeing 7378 · Emergency Equipment
  > GIRT BAR BRACKET ON FWD ENTRY DOOR TIGHT. REPOSITIONED AND LUBED FWD ENTRY DOOR GIRT BAR BRACKET IAW SIP.
- [SDR SWAA2026043093287](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2026043093287.md): Slide · loose · Apr 27, 2026 · N8720L · Boeing 7378 · Escape Slide
  > R1 DOOR SLIDE PRESSURE LOW. REMOVED AND REPLACED R1 DOOR SLIDE IAW AMM 25-66-01, AND MT 825-PRD-01-01.
- [SDR SWAA2026030275202](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2026030275202.md): Battery · no test · Feb 28, 2026 · N8720L · Boeing 7378 · Emergency Equipment
  > FWD RT FLASHLIGHT NOT TESTING. REPLACED THE BATTERY IAW AMM 25-64-00. OPS CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR SWAA2025122253810](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2025122253810.md): Handle · loose · Dec 19, 2025 · N8720L · Boeing 7378 · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > FWD ENTRY DOOR UPPER ASSIST HANDLE IS LOOSE. SECURED FWD ENTRY DOOR UPPER ASSIST HANDLE REF AMM 20-50-11.
- [SDR SWAA2025110626382](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2025110626382.md): Skin · cracked · Oct 20, 2025 · N8720L · Boeing 7378 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > CRACK AND DENT LOCATED AT STA 827+10 AND STR S-26L. MEASURES L:12.5'; W:9.5'; D:0.27'; W/Y:35.18, CRACK LENGTH: 0.5'. DAMAGED FUSELAGE SKIN WILL BE EVALUATED AND REPAIRED ON CUSTOMER CARD TTG8Q015W9A6.
- [SDR SWAA2025050265813](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2025050265813.md): Flashlight · inoperative · Apr 30, 2025 · N8720L · Boeing 7378 · Emergency Equipment
  > FWD JUMPSEAT INBD FLASHLIGHT INOP DUE TO COMPARTMENT DOOR ON MEL CLEAR WHEN MEL 25-28-01A IS CLEARED<[01] OK TO CONTINUE ON MEL 25-64-02 SP1B;[02] 1. EDWARD PANNELL (TECHNICIAN); 30-APR-2025 00:24 UTC CANCEL CORRECTIVE ACTION<BR>OK TO CONTINUE ON MEL 25-64-02A
- [SDR SWAA2025021094511](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2025021094511.md): Flashlight · no test · Feb 9, 2025 · N8720L · Boeing 7378 · Emergency Equipment
  > LH AFT OUTBD EMERG FLASHLIGHT FLASHING RED UPON TEST<[01] REPLACED BATTERY PER MM 25-64-00
- [SDR SWAA2024090433044](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024090433044.md): Bulb · burned out · Aug 31, 2024 · N8720L · Boeing 7378 · Emergency Lighting
  > ASD OVERDOOR LIGHT BURNED OUT BELOW EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN ASD OVERDOOR LIGHT BULB BURNED OUT BELOW EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN<[01] RELAMPED AND PERFORMED GOOD TEST OF ASD EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN PER AMM 33-51-01-960-801;[02] VERIFIED CORRECTIVE ACTION. CARD COMPLETE.
- [SDR SWAA2024090421373](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024090421373.md): Baffle · cracked · Aug 1, 2024 · N8720L · Boeing 7378 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > CRACK ON BAFFLE CLIP FWD FRAME BS 460; LBL 23 AND WL 153<[01] INSTALLED NEW CLIP AS PER SRM 51-40-02-0G-0 AND DWG 143A7505 REV-.;[02] VERIFIED CORRECTIVE ACTION #1
- [SDR SWAA2024090421378](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024090421378.md): Baffle · cracked · Aug 1, 2024 · N8720L · Boeing 7378 · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > CRACK ON BAFFLE CLIP AFT FRAME BS 440; LBL 23 AND WL 153<[01] CRACKED BAFFLE CLIP WAS FOUND TO BE OUT OF LIMITS. REMOVED AND REPLACED AS PER SRM 51-40-02-0G-0 AND DWG 143A7505 REV-.;[02] VERIFIED CORRECTIVE ACTION #1
- [SDR SWAA2024090421379](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024090421379.md): Baffle · cracked · Aug 1, 2024 · N8720L · Boeing 7378 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > CRACK ON BAFFLE CLIP AT FCB; BS500A; AFTER FRAME RBL23; WL153.<[01] FOUND TO BE OUT OF LIMITS. REMOVED AND REPLACED AS PER SRM 51-40-02-0G-0 AND DWG 143A7505 REV-.;[02] VERIFIED CORRECTIVE ACTION #1
- [SDR SWAA2024090321380](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024090321380.md): Baffle · cracked · Aug 1, 2024 · N8720L · Boeing 7378 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > CRACK ON BAFFLE CLIP AT FCB; BS460 AFT FRAME; LBL23; WL153<[01] CRACKED CLIP WAS FOUND TO BE OUT OF LIMITS; REMOVED AND REPLACED CLIP AS PER SRM 51-40-05-0G-0 AND DWG 143A7505 REV-.;[02] VERIFIED ACTION 1.<BR>JOB COMPLETE.
- [SDR SWAA2024090321376](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024090321376.md): Angle · cracked · Aug 1, 2024 · N8720L · Boeing 7378 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > CRACK ON BAFFLE CLIP AT FCB; BS480 FWD FRAME; LBL23; WL153<[01] CRACKED BAFFLE FOUND TO BE OUT OF LIMITS; REMOVED AND REPLACED AS PER SRM 51-40-02-0G-0 AND DWG 143A7505 REV-.;[02] VERIFIED ACTION 1.<BR>JOB COMPLETE.
- [SDR SWAA2024090321374](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024090321374.md): Baffle · cracked · Aug 1, 2024 · N8720L · Boeing 7378 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > CRACK ON BAFFLE; AT FCB; BS500B; FWD FRAME; RBL23; WL153 CRACK ON BAFFLE CLIP AT FCB BS500B FWD FRAME RBL23 WL153<[01] FOUND TO BE OUT OF LIMITS. REMOVED AND REPLACED AS PER SRM 51-40-02-0G-0 AND DWG 143A7505 REV-.;[02] VERIFIED CORRECTIVE ACTION #1
- [SDR SWAA2024071813920](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024071813920.md): Skin · cracked · Jul 17, 2024 · N8720L · Boeing 7378 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > PERFORMED HFEC ON THE EDGE OF THE FUSELAGE SKIN CUTOUT FOUND; PER WIP1 STEP 6; AND FOUND A CRACK ON LOWER EDGE OF CUTOUT 15 AFT FROM FRAME 440. PERFORMED HFEC ON THE EDGE OF THE FUSELAGE SKIN CUTOUT FOUND PER WIP1 STEP 6 AND FOUND A CRACK ON LOWER EDGE OF CUTO
- [SDR SWAA2024071110743](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024071110743.md): Bushing · misinstalled · Jul 9, 2024 · N8720L · Boeing 7378 · Elevator Structure
  > R/H ELEVATOR FAIL SURFACE FRICTION AND BALANCE TEST PROCEDURE 27-31-00--700-803 STEP 13 G (1).<[01] FOUND #3 HINGE BOLT AND ADJUSTABLE BUSHING INSTALLED INCORRECTLY; INSTALLED PROPERLY #3 HINGE BOLT AND ADJUSTED BUSHING IAW AMM 27-31-11-400-801. PERFORMED RH E
- [SDR SWAA2024071108317](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024071108317.md): Floor Panel · corroded · Jul 2, 2024 · N8720L · Boeing 7378 · Fuselage Floor Panel
  > AFT CARGO FLOOR PANEL 140CF HAS CORROSION ALONG EDGES OF PANEL. FABRICATED NEW FLOOR PANEL 140CF IAW AMM 50-10-04-400-801 AND TREATED AND PRIMER;[02] VERIFIED ITEM 1<BR>C/W
- [SDR SWAA2024071108318](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024071108318.md): Floor Panel · corroded · Jul 2, 2024 · N8720L · Boeing 7378 · Fuselage Floor Panel
  > AFT CARGO FLOOR PNL 140BF HAS CORROSION ALONG EDGES OF PNL<[01] 01 - REMOVED AND REPLACED PER [AMM 50-10-04-401-MAX (CARGO COMPARTMENT FLOOR PANEL - REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - PERMANENT)];[02] VERIFIED STEP 1<BR>AUDIT CW
- [SDR SWAA2024071206076](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024071206076.md): Enclosure · cracked · Jun 26, 2024 · N8720L · Boeing 7378 · Waste Disposal System
  > AFT CARGO COMPARTMENT WASTE TANKE ENCLUSURE STRUCTURE ATTACH CLIP P/N 149A8109-114 AT LBL 16 STA 885.95 IS CRACKED (LEEKA ANGLE)<[01] REMOVED B/H ANGLE AND CLIP STA 847-867 APROX. AND CLIP; LOCATED AND DRILLED NEW -114 CLIP; INSTALLED ANGLE AND CLIP IAW SRM 51
- [SDR SWAA2024071105292](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024071105292.md): Floor Panel · corroded · Jun 25, 2024 · N8720L · Boeing 7378 · Fuselage Floor Panel
  > (A125) AFT CARGO COMPARTMENT LINER PANEL 140AF - CORRODED AT FASTENER HOLES<[01] FABRICATED NEW FLOOR PANEL 140AF IAW AMM 50-10-04-400-801 AND REPLACED ON PANEL RACK;[02] VERIFIED C/W
- [SDR SWAA2024071105291](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024071105291.md): Floor Panel · corroded · Jun 25, 2024 · N8720L · Boeing 7378 · Fuselage Floor Panel
  > (A125) AFT CARGO COMPARTMENT LINER PANEL 140BF - CORRODED AT FASTENER HOLES<[01] 01 - REMOVED AND REPLACED PER [AMM 50-10-04-401-MAX (CARGO COMPARTMENT FLOOR PANEL - REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - PERMANENT)];[02] AUDIT C/W
- [SDR SWAA2024071004949](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024071004949.md): Angle · corroded · Jun 23, 2024 · N8720L · Boeing 7378 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > (A125) AFT CARGO COMPARTMENT; BS727 - BS847; LBL26; WL156; FLOOR STRUCTURE Z-ANGLE CORRODED AT FASTENER HOLES<[01] REMOVED AND REPLACED DAMAGED Z ANGLE SECTION AT BETWEEN STA 727J -747 AND SECTION TO 847 I.A.W. SRM 53-00-53-2R-5;[02] VERIFIED STEP 1<BR>AUDIT C
- [SDR SWAA2024071004950](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024071004950.md): Angle · corroded · Jun 23, 2024 · N8720L · Boeing 7378 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > (A125) AFT CARGO COMPARTMENT; BS727 - BS767; RBL26; WL156; FLOOR STRUCTURE Z-ANGLE CORRODED AT FASTENER HOLES<[01] 04 - REPAIRED AFT CARGO COMPARTMENT FLOOR STRUCTURE ZEE CHANNEL AT RBL 26 BETWEEN STA 727E + 12IN. TO STA 767 PER [SRM 53-00-53-2R-5-D00308 (REPA
- [SDR SWAA2024071004951](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024071004951.md): Shield · corroded · Jun 23, 2024 · N8720L · Boeing 7378 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > (A125) AFT CARGO COMPARTMENT; BS767 - BS787; RBL26; WL156; CARGO DOOR FLOOR STRUCTURE FORWARD SHIELD CORRODED AT FASTENER HOLES<[01] 01 - REMOVED AND REPLACED SHIELD ON AFT CARGO COMPARTMENT BETWEEN STA 767 TO STA 787 AT RBL 26 PER [SRM 51-40-02-0G-0-D00069 (G
- [SDR SWAA2024071104719](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024071104719.md): Floorboard · pulled · Jun 22, 2024 · N8720L · Boeing 7378 · Fuselage Floor Panel
  > A225-018 CABIN FLOOR BOPARD 241 DF HAS MINOR FIBER DAMAGE (PULLED UPPER LAYER)<[01] REPLACED FLOORBOARD PANEL 241DF BY FABRICATION IAW B737 SRM 53-00-50-2R-0; BOEING DWG 1445810-0128; AND PER SAMPLE.;[02] VERIFIED ITEM 1.<BR>AUDITED.
- [SDR SWAA2024071104446](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024071104446.md): Scuff Plate · cracked · Jun 22, 2024 · N8720L · Boeing 7378 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > AFT CARGO DOOR AFT CORNER SCUFF PLATE IS CRACKED<[01] AFT CARGO DOOR AFT CORNER SCUFF PLATE WAS REPAIRED ON BACK SHOP W/O 45843/1000/0002 SERIAL NO. 9298149 SHOP WELD BY WELDING IAW SEM 53-60-15-2R-1;[02] VERIFIED ITEM 1<BR>C/W
- [SDR SWAA2024071004711](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024071004711.md): Support Bracket · corroded · Jun 22, 2024 · N8720L · Boeing 7378 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > (A125) FWD CARGO COMPARTMENT; AFT BULKHEAD FLOOR STRUCTURE; BS 500I; LBL 26 - RBL 26; WL 156; MULTIPLE CORRODED FASTENER HOLES MARKED<[01] REMOVED AND REPLACED SUPPORT BRACKET WITH P/N 143A9485U35 I.A.W. SRM 51-40-02-0G-0;[02] COMPLETE<BR>AUDIT C/W
- [SDR SWAA2024071104302](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024071104302.md): Pressure Panel · corroded · Jun 21, 2024 · N8720L · Boeing 7378 · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > DOT A24-7 RH AFT NOSE W/W PRESSURE PANEL 114BW HAS SEVERAL AREAS OF FRETTING CORROSION ON INTERNAL SIDE.<[01] REMOVED FRETTING CORROSION ON PANEL 114BW IAW EA 24-153-01783-WIP1 AND EA 24-153-01783;[02] VERIFIED ITEM 1<BR>AUDIT C/W
- [SDR SWAA2024071104027](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024071104027.md): Door · cracked · Jun 21, 2024 · N8720L · Boeing 7378 · Landing Gear Doors
  > (A204 DOT 45) LH MAIN LANDING GEAR. GEAR CENTER DOOR; UPPER AFT CORNER IS CRACKED AND DELAMINATED.<[01] REPAIRED DAMAGE TO UPPER AFT CORNER OF L/H MAIN LANDIND GEAR CENTER DOOR IAW SRM 52-80-02-2R-1 TABLE 202 AND SRM 51-70-05-2R-10 REPAIR 10;[02] VERIFIED ITEM
- [SDR SWAA2024052889912](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024052889912.md): Slide · dislodged · May 25, 2024 · N8720L · Boeing 7378 · Escape Slide
  > AFT ENTRY DOOR SLIDE FELT OUT OF CONTAINER<[01] REINSTALLED AFT ENTRY DOOR SLIDE PER MT 825-PRD-01-01 AND AMM 25-66-01. INSTALLED SAFTEY PIN IN STOWAGE POCKET. A/C OK FOR SERVICE
- [SDR SWAA2024052889913](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024052889913.md): Pin · missing · May 25, 2024 · N8720L · Boeing 7378 · Escape Slide
  > IN REFERENCE TO LOG PAGE 696481E AFT ENTRY DOOR SLIDE FELL OUT OF CONTAINER<[01] AFT ENTRY DOOR EMERGENCY ESCAPE SLIDE SAFETY PIN MISSING.<BR>REF LOG PAGE 696481E FOR FINAL RESOLUTION.
- [SDR SWAA2024030659193](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024030659193.md): Battery Pack · failed · Mar 5, 2024 · N8720L · Boeing 7378 · Emergency Lighting
  > FWD LH CABIN EMERGENCY LIGHTS DO NOT COME ON<[01] REMOVED AND REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACK ON THE FWD ENTRY DOOR AND THE LH MID FWD. BATTERY PACK PER AMM 33-51-06;[02] 01 - REMOVED AND REPLACED PER [AMM 33-51-06-960-802-MAX (POWER SUPPLY - BATTERY PAC
- [SDR SWAA2024012242969](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024012242969.md): Battery Pack · inoperative · Jan 19, 2024 · N8720L · Boeing 7378 · Emergency Lighting
  > L/H AFT ENTRY EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACK INOP<[01] REMOVED AND REPLACED AFT L/H BATTERY PACK FOR EMERGENCY LIGH PER AMM 33-51-06 OPS CHECK GOOD
- [SDR SWAA2024010236423](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024010236423.md): Battery Pack · inoperative · Dec 30, 2023 · N8720L · Boeing 7378 · Emergency Lighting
  > AFT GALLEY L/H EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOP<[01] LET BATTERY PACK CHARGE AND PREFORMED OPS CHECK PER AMM 33-51-00 OPS NORMAL
- [SDR SWAA2023111420229](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2023111420229.md): Battery Pack · inoperative · Nov 10, 2023 · N8720L · Boeing 7378 · Emergency Lighting
  > FWD R/H EMER EXIT LIGHTS INOP<[01] REMOVED AND REPLACED FWD R/H EMER EXIT LIGHTS BATTERY PACK IAW 33-51-06. OPS CHECK OK
- [SDR SWAA2023022004318](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2023022004318.md): Slide · out of tolerance · Feb 17, 2023 · N8720L · Boeing 7378 · Escape Slide
  > FORWARD LEFT ENTRY DOOR EVAC SLIDE PRESSURE GAUGE BELOW GREEN ARC<[01] PART REMOVED IN MXI;[02] REMOVED AND REPLACED FWD ENTRY ESCAPE SLIDE REF AMM 25-66-01 AND MT 825-PRD-01-01
- [SDR SWAA2022081842369](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2022081842369.md): Coffeemaker · faulty · Aug 16, 2022 · N8720L · Boeing 7378 · Buffet/Galleys
  > FA'S REPORTED SMELL OF RUBBER OR SMOKE FROM AFT GALLEY. TURNING COFFEE MAKER. AFT GALLEY LIGHTS OFF STOPPED SMELL. NO SMOKE SEEN. RUBBER SMELL DID NOT RETURN REMAINDER OF FLIGHT / [01] C/W SMOKE OR FUMES IN CABIN CONDITIONAL INSP REF AMM 05-51-56. COULD NOT D
- [SDR SWAA2022022575930](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2022022575930.md): Charger · failed · Feb 21, 2022 · N8720L · Boeing 7378 · Emergency Lighting
  > L1 DOOR INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR EMERGENCY LIGHTS FAIL CAPACITARY TEST / [01] REMOVED BATTERY CHARGER ASSEMBLY M1675 IAW AMM 33-51-06;[02] INSTALLED BATTERY CHARGER ASSEMBLY WITH NEW BATTERY IAW AMM 33-51-06
- [SDR SWAA2021071593453](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2021071593453.md): Battery · faulted · Jul 12, 2021 · N8720L · Boeing 7378 · Emergency Equipment
  > FORWARD INBOARD EMERGENCY FA BATTERY FLASHING RED. / REMOVED AND REPLACED BATTERY FORWARD INBOARD EMERGENCY FA BATTERY IAW AMM 25-64-00
- [SDR SWAA2021030150973](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2021030150973.md): Slide · out of tolerance · Feb 23, 2021 · N8720L · Boeing 7378 · Escape Slide
  > FWD ENTRY DOOR SLIDE S/N BNG 30989 ON RED BAND / REMOVED AND REPLACED FWD ENTRY DOOR ESCAPE SLIDE PER SWA 825-PRD-01-01
- [SDR SWAA2021030150974](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2021030150974.md): Nut Plate · damaged · Feb 23, 2021 · N8720L · Boeing 7378 · Leading Edge Devices
  > L/E SLATS PANELS #621CB; 621HB AND 621 FB ONE NUT DAMAGE ON EACH / R&R 3 EA NUT PLATES PER SRM 51-40-02. PANELS 621CB; 621HB AND 621FB

## 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 = 'N8720L' AND registry_match = 'registration'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8720L/reports

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