# Service difficulty reports: N997NN

A list on [N997NN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N997NN.md).

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

- [SDR AALA202609143320](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202609143320.md): Striker · inoperative · Sep 11, 2026 · N997NN · Boeing 737823 · Fixed Inner Doors
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: FLIGHT DECK DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE CORRECTLY IN FLIGHT. YOU HAVE TO SLAM IT OR THE DOOR WILL POP BACK OPEN. REMOVED AND REPLACED FLIGHT DECK DOOR ELECTRIC STRIKE IAW AMM 52-51-03.
- [SDR AALA202605051658](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202605051658.md): Sill Drain · clogged · May 4, 2026 · N997NN · Boeing 737823 · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: FLIGHT ATTENDANT REPORT MILD EGG SMELL IN AFT GALLEY. ACCOMPLISHED SOF INITIAL T/S JOB CARD 08L00021001 AND JOB CARD 08L10038003 DOOR/DRAIN SOAK PROCEDURE FOUND AFT SILL DRAIN VALVE ASSEMBLY CLOGGED. REMOVED AND REPLACED AFT DOOR SILL DR
- [SDR AALA202604274467](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202604274467.md): Sleeve · leaking · Apr 26, 2026 · N997NN · Boeing 737823 · Waste Disposal System
  > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: REPEATED WRITE-UP. VERY STRONG URINE SMELL PERSISTS FROM ROW 25 ALL THE WAY TO THE BACK OF THE AIRCRAFT. REPLACED BOTH O-RINGS (AALA202604274213), (AALA202604274937) AND SLEEVE (AALA202604274467) AT TOILET DRAIN COUPLING DUE TO LEAK. PER
- [SDR AALA202604274937](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202604274937.md): O-Ring · leaking · Apr 26, 2026 · N997NN · Boeing 737823 · Waste Disposal System
  > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: REPEATED WRITE-UP. VERY STRONG URINE SMELL PERSISTS FROM ROW 25 ALL THE WAY TO THE BACK OF THE AIRCRAFT. REPLACED BOTH O-RINGS (AALA202604274213), (AALA202604274937) AND SLEEVE (AALA202604274467) AT TOILET DRAIN COUPLING DUE TOLEAK. PER
- [SDR AALA202604274213](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202604274213.md): O-Ring · leaking · Apr 26, 2026 · N997NN · Boeing 737823 · Waste Disposal System
  > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: REPEATED WRITE-UP. VERY STRONG URINE SMELL PERSISTS FROM ROW 25 ALL THE WAY TO THE BACK OF THE AIRCRAFT. REPLACED BOTH O-RINGS (AALA202604274213), (AALA202604274937) AND SLEEVE (AALA202604274467) AT TOILET DRAIN COUPLING DUE TOLEAK. PER
- [SDR AALA202601080074](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202601080074.md): Threshold · unsecure · Jan 7, 2026 · N997NN · Boeing 737823 · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: LAVATORY-D DOOR IS HARD TO OPEN. SERCURED THRESHOLD, OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR AALA202512160869](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202512160869.md): Door · lack of lube · Dec 14, 2025 · N997NN · Boeing 737823 · Fixed Inner Doors
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: LAVATORY-D DOOR STICKING ON FRAME IT IS DIFFICULT TO OPEN. LUBRICATED TOP DOOR RAIL. PER AMM 25-40-00.
- [SDR AALA202511073656](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202511073656.md): Door · lack of lube · Nov 6, 2025 · N997NN · Boeing 737823 · Fixed Inner Doors
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: LAVATORY-D DOOR DIFFICULT TO OPEN. LUBRICATED DOOR LATCH, OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR AALA202509244534](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202509244534.md): Lock · lack of lube · Sep 23, 2025 · N997NN · Boeing 737823 · Fixed Inner Doors
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: FLIGHT ATTENDANT SAYS THAT LAVATORY-D IS VERY DIFFICULT TO OPEN. LUBRICATED LAVATORY-D LOCK, OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD. PER 25-41-00.
- [SDR AALA202509034003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202509034003.md): Door Latch · out of adjust · Sep 2, 2025 · N997NN · Boeing 737823 · Fixed Inner Doors
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: AFT LEFT LAVATORY DOOR LATCH HARD TO UNLOCK. SEVERAL PASSENGERS HAD TROUBLE GETTING OUT. ADJUSTED LAVATORY DOOR. PER AMM 25-40-00.
- [SDR AALA202506099304](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202506099304.md): Floor Panel · scratched · Jun 5, 2025 · N997NN · Boeing 737823 · Fuselage Floor Panel
  > AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: SEVERAL SCRATCHES ON FLIGHT CONTROL COMPARTMENT FLOOR FROM BS 200 TO BS 230 AT RBL 20. REPLACED FLOOR PANEL PER DWG 141A5133.
- [SDR AALA202506099396](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202506099396.md): Vapor Barrier · cracked · Jun 5, 2025 · N997NN · Boeing 737823 · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead
  > AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: CRACK IN WING CENTER SECTION REAR SPAR VAPOR BARRIER UPPER ATTACH ANGLE AT STA 663, LBL 35. REPLACED ANGLE PER SRM 57-10-10-2R-5.
- [SDR AALA202506095050](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202506095050.md): Vapor Barrier · cracked · Jun 5, 2025 · N997NN · Boeing 737823 · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead
  > AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: CRACK IN WING CENTER SECTION REAR SPAR VAPOR BARRIER UPPER ATTACH ANGLE AT STA 663, LBL 35. REPLACED ANGLE PER SRM 57-10-10-2R-5.
- [SDR AALA202506024471](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202506024471.md): Floorbeam · cracked · May 30, 2025 · N997NN · Boeing 737823 · Fuselage Main, Floor Beam
  > AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: CRACK IN PASSENGER CABIN FLOOR STRUCTURE BREAK ASSEMBLY PANEL AT BS 540, RBL 2. REPLACED BREAK ASSEMBLY PANEL PER SRM 51-40-02-0G.
- [SDR AALA202506020175](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202506020175.md): Floorbeam · cracked · May 30, 2025 · N997NN · Boeing 737823 · Fuselage Main, Floor Beam
  > AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: CRACK IN PASSENGER CABIN FLOOR STRUCTURE BREAK ASSEMBLY PANEL AT BS 540, LBL 3. REPLACED BREAK ASSEMBLY PANEL PER SRM 51-40-02-0G.
- [SDR AALA202506026899](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202506026899.md): Skin · cracked · May 30, 2025 · N997NN · Boeing 737823 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: CRACK IN FUSELAGE SKIN AT LOWER EDGE OF ELECTRICAL GROUND POWER RECEPTACLE SURROUND DOUBLER, FROM BS 229 TO BS 235, FROM S22R TO S23R. REPAIRED PER SRM 53-10-15-2R REPAIR 4.
- [SDR AALA202506029813](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202506029813.md): Attach Angle · cracked · May 30, 2025 · N997NN · Boeing 737823 · Fuselage Main, Attach Fittings
  > AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: CRACK IN WING CENTER SECTION REAR SPAR VAPOR BARRIER UPPER INBOARD ATTACH ANGLE AT BS 663, RBL 15 (RIGHT HAND ECS BAY). REPAIRED ANGLE PER SRM 57-10-10-2R-5.
- [SDR AALA202506104795](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202506104795.md): Spring · corroded · May 23, 2025 · N997NN · Boeing 737823 · Elevator Tab Control System
  > AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: RIGHT HAND ELEVATOR CONTROL TAB MECHANISM SPRING SUPPORTS RUST. REMOVED AND REPLACED RIGHT ELEVATOR CONTROL TAB MECHANISM SPRINGS SUPPORT BUSHINGS. PER B737NG-AMM-27-31-34 AND PERFORMED SATISFACTORY OPERTIONAL CHECKS. PER B737NG A
- [SDR AALA202408120095](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202408120095.md): Slide · unserviceable · Aug 12, 2024 · N997NN · Boeing 737823 · Escape Slide
  > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: REPLACE L1 DOOR EMERGENCY ESCAPE SLIDE. REMOVED AND REPLACED L1 SLIDE. PER WORKCARD 08L22125001.
- [SDR AALA202310271044](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202310271044.md): Flashlight · no test · Oct 26, 2023 · N997NN · Boeing 737823 · Emergency Equipment
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: FLASHLIGHT 1L DOOR BLINKING RED ON PREFLIGHT. REMOVED & REPLACED L1 DOOR FLASHLIGHT.
- [SDR AALA202307244065](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202307244065.md): Sliding Window · out of adjust · Jul 23, 2023 · N997NN · Boeing 737823 · Flight Compartment Windows
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: FLIGHT DECK L2 SLIDING WINDOW DIFFICULT TO OPEN AND CLOSE. ACCOMPLISHED ADJUSTMENT OF L2 SLIDING WINDOW PER AMM 56-12-11.
- [SDR AALA202301139418](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202301139418.md): Antenna · faulted · Jan 11, 2023 · N997NN · Boeing 737823 · Global Positioning System
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: AIRCRAFT MASTER CAUTION ILLUMINATED - INERTIAL REFERENCE SYSTEM GPS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON OVERHEAD PANEL. FLIGHT MANAGEMENT COMPUTER SCRATCH PAD DISPLAY INVALID L - GPS AND INVALID R- GPS. FLIGHT DIVERTED TO MEM. REMOVED AND REPLACED
- [SDR AALA202301130343](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202301130343.md): Antenna · faulted · Jan 11, 2023 · N997NN · Boeing 737823 · Global Positioning System
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: AIRCRAFT MASTER CAUTION ILLUMINATED - INERTIAL REFERENCE SYSTEM GPS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON OVERHEAD PANEL. FLIGHT MANAGEMENT COMPUTER SCRATCH PAD DISPLAY INVALID L - GPS AND INVALID R- GPS. FLIGHT DIVERTED TO MEM. REMOVED AND REPLACED
- [SDR AALA202211166459](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202211166459.md): Slide · loose · Nov 15, 2022 · N997NN · Boeing 737823 · Escape Slide
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: AFT LEFT SERVICE DOOR SLIDE LOOSE FROM BUSTLE. DIFFICULT TO STORE GIRT BAR. READJUSTED L2 DOOR SLIDE PER AMM 25-66-01.
- [SDR AALA202211047296](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202211047296.md): Retainer · loose · Nov 3, 2022 · N997NN · Boeing 737823 · Emergency Equipment
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: GIRT BAR HOLDER FOR STOWED POSITION (DISARM) IS LOOSE BAR KEEPS FALLING ON FLOOR. ADJUSTED R1 DOOR GIRT BAR CLIP AS REQUIRED
- [SDR AALA202210202081](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202210202081.md): Girt Bar · out of adjust · Oct 19, 2022 · N997NN · Boeing 737823 · Emergency Equipment
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: R1 DOOR GIRT BAR HARD TO ARM / DISARM. ADJUSTED GIRT BAR DOOR CLIP PER AMM 25-66-01.
- [SDR AALA202209079157](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202209079157.md): Connector · inoperative · Sep 6, 2022 · N997NN · Boeing 737 · Emergency Lighting
  > AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: INOPERATIVE EMERGENCY LIGHT ON SEATS 25 LEFT. PERFORMED CLEANING OF EMERGENCY LIGHT CONNECTORS ON SEATS 25 LEFT PER SWPM 20-60-01.
- [SDR AALA202209077832](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202209077832.md): Connector · inoperative · Sep 6, 2022 · N997NN · Boeing 737 · Emergency Lighting
  > AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: INOPERATIVE EMERGENCY LIGHT ON SEATS 24 LEFT. PERFORMED CLEANING OF EMERGENCY LIGHT CONNECTORS ON SEATS 24 LEFT PER SWPM 20-60-01.
- [SDR AALA202208249625](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202208249625.md): Flashlight · inoperative · Aug 23, 2022 · N997NN · Boeing 737 · Emergency Lighting
  > AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: FORWARD FLIGHT ATTENDANT FLASHLIGHT INOPERATIVE. REPLACED FLASHLIGHT PER DWG DBF1743.
- [SDR AALA202207287430](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202207287430.md): Light · intermittent · Jul 27, 2022 · N997NN · Boeing 737 · Emergency Lighting
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT OVEREAT 16A IS FLASHING AND FLICKERING AMT REPORTED: SIDE WALL LIGHT DEACTIVATED, CIRCUIT BREAKER OPEN AND COLLARED IN CONCURRENCE WITH MOC. COMPLIED WITH UPDATE SOFTWARE PER AMM 33-21-00.
- [SDR AALA202206270567](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202206270567.md): Latch · sticking · Jun 26, 2022 · N997NN · Boeing 737823 · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: FLIGHT ATTENDANT REPORTS LEFT AFT LAVATORY DOOR LATCH DIFFICULT TO UNLOCK. CLEANED AND LUBED AFT LEFT LAVATORY DOOR LOCK LATCH, OPERATIONS NORMAL OK FOR SERVICE.
- [SDR AALA202205025780](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202205025780.md): Light · intermittent · Apr 29, 2022 · N997NN · Boeing 737 · Emergency Lighting
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: SIDEWALL LIGHTING ON LEFT SIDE OVER EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR AT ROW 17A IS INTERMITTENT / FLICKERS. REPLACED LIGHT ASSEMBLY PER AMM 33-21-00.
- [SDR AALA202203072694](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202203072694.md): Lock · inoperative · Mar 5, 2022 · N997NN · Boeing 737* · Fixed Inner Doors
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: THE AFT RIGHT LAVATORY DOOR LOCK IS INOPERATIVE. CLEANED AND REPAIRED AFT RIGHT LAVATORY DOOR AS REQUIRED.
- [SDR AALA202201316077](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202201316077.md): None · missing · Jan 29, 2022 · N997NN · Boeing 737* · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: L2 DOOR VERY HARD TO OPEN. REPLACED MISSING LOWER HINGE ARM BUMPER PER AMM 52-13-51.
- [SDR AALA202111247385](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202111247385.md): Slide · out of position · Nov 23, 2021 · N997NN · Boeing 737* · Escape Slide
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: L1 DOOR ESCAPE SLIDE PULLED OUT AFTER PARKING. SLIDE DID NOT DEPLOY. INSTALLED SERVICEABLE EMERGENCY ESCAPE SLIDE PER JOB CARD 08L22125001.
- [SDR AALA202111089957](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202111089957.md): Screw · loose · Nov 5, 2021 · N997NN · Boeing 737* · Emergency Lighting
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: 17A EXIT LIGHT BURNED OUT. FOUND LOOSE GROUND SCREW. TIGHTENED SCREW. OK FOR SERVICE.
- [SDR AALA202108312147](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202108312147.md): Door Frame · damaged · Aug 28, 2021 · N997NN · Boeing 737823 · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: L2 DOOR FRAME AT TOP FORWARD DOOR STOP PIN IS WORN FROM CONTACT WITH PRESSURE PAD. REPLACED DOOR STOP (AALA202108305773) AND BLENDED DOOR FRAME DAMAGE (AALA202108312147) PER SRM 52-10-90- 51-20-06.
- [SDR AALA202108315773](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202108315773.md): Stop Pin · damaged · Aug 28, 2021 · N997NN · Boeing 737823 · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: L2 DOOR FRAME AT TOP FORWARD DOOR STOP PIN IS WORN FROM CONTACT WITH PRESSURE PAD. REPLACED DOOR STOP (AALA202108305773) AND BLENDED DOOR FRAME DAMAGE (AALA202108312147) PER SRM 52-10-90- 51-20-06.
- [SDR AALA202108265937](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202108265937.md): Window · delaminated · Aug 25, 2021 · N997NN · Boeing 737823 · Flight Compartment Windows
  > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: L1 WINDOW DELAMINATED IN THREE SEPARATE AREAS. REPLACED L1 WINDOW WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT IAW WORKCARD 08L2105003.
- [SDR AALA202107201338](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202107201338.md): Light · loose · Jul 18, 2021 · N997NN · Boeing 737823 · Emergency Lighting
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: EMERGENCY FLOOR LIGHT AT SEAT 23C LOOSE. SECURED LIGHT PER AMM 33-51-11.
- [SDR AALA202106019018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202106019018.md): Window · scratched · May 28, 2021 · N997NN · Boeing 737823 · Flight Compartment Windows
  > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: R1 WINDOW WITH WIPER BLADE SCATCHES. REMOVE AND REPLACE R1 WINDOW PER JOB CARD 08L21056004.
- [SDR AALA201902059004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201902059004.md): Unknown · odor · Feb 4, 2019 · N997NN · Boeing 737823 · Air Distribution System
  > FUME EVENT STARTED AFTER TAKE OFF, SMOKE ODOR IN COCKPIT. EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED, FLIGHT RETURNED TO DEPARTURE AND LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. THE AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED. MAINTENANCE ACCOMPLISHED MCM 05-96-70, NO DISCREPANCIES OR ODOR FOUND. RAN ENGINE
- [SDR AALA2018083109019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA2018083109019.md): Handle · loose · Aug 28, 2018 · N997NN · Boeing 737823 · Emergency Equipment
  > FORWARD SERVICE DOOR ASSIST HANDLE WAS LOOSE. SECURED FORWARD SERVICE DOOR ASSIST HANDLE IAW AMM 52-11-31.
- [SDR AALA201803029024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201803029024.md): Cover · broken · Feb 28, 2018 · N997NN · Boeing 737823 · Emergency Lighting
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED. EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT COVER BROKEN AT RIGHT AFT SERVICE DOOR. SECURED EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT LENS AT AFT RIGHT SERVICE DOOR.
- [SDR AALA201803019028](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201803019028.md): Lens · broken · Feb 28, 2018 · N997NN · Boeing 737823 · Emergency Lighting
  > EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT LENS BROKEN AT RIGHT AFT SERVICE DOOR. SECURED THE LENS.
- [SDR AALA201801099023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201801099023.md): Smoke Detector · false activation · Jan 7, 2018 · N997NN · Boeing 737823 · Smoke Detection
  > THE AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED. THE FORWARD LAVATORY SMOKE DETECTOR ACTIVATED SEVERAL TIMES IN A 3 MINUTE PERIOD. PASSENGER WAS USING LAVATORY AT THE TIME. THERE WAS NO SMOKE OR UNUSUAL ODORS PHYSICALLY DETECTED. REPLACED FORWARD LAVATORY SMOKE DETECTOR PER MM
- [SDR AALA201801039001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201801039001.md): Smoke Detector · false activation · Dec 29, 2017 · N997NN · Boeing 737823 · Smoke Detection
  > LAVATORY SMOKE ANNUNCIATOR ILLUMINATED DURING CRUISE ALTITUDE, THREE HOURS INTO FLIGHT. STAYED ON FOR THREE SECONDS AND THEN EXTINGUISHED. MASTER CAUTION CAME ON ALONG WITH OVERHEAD ANNUNCIATOR ON FIRST OFFICER`S SIX PACK. FIRST CLASS LAVATORY ANNUNCIATOR
- [SDR AALA201703299020](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201703299020.md): Light · defective · Mar 25, 2017 · N997NN · Boeing 737823 · Emergency Lighting
  > EMER LIGHT COVER IN FRONT GALLEY WILL NOT STAY ON. REPLACED EMER LIGHT ASSY AS PER MM 33-51-00 OP CK OK. THE AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED.

## 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 = 'N997NN' AND registry_match = 'registration'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N997NN/reports

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