# Service difficulty reports: N279AY, cancelled Sep 1, 2026

A list on [N279AY, cancelled Sep 1, 2026](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N279AY-2026-09-01.md).

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

Page 1 of 3 · 146 reports

- [SDR AALA2020033199009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA2020033199009.md): Support Fitting · leaking · Mar 28, 2020 · N279AY · Airbus A330243 · Horizontal Stabilizer Miscellaneous Structure
  > AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE - FUEL LEAK, TRIM TANK, REAR SPAR INTERNAL STRUCTURE SUPPORT FITTING, RIGHT SIDE, IN TRIMMABLE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER (THS) COMPARTMENT. ACCOMPLISHED FINAL REPAIR AND RESTORATION INSTRUCTIONS PER EA 303651, PERFORMED FUEL LEAK CHECK
- [SDR AALA2020033199008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA2020033199008.md): Support Fitting · leaking · Mar 28, 2020 · N279AY · Airbus A330243 · Horizontal Stabilizer Miscellaneous Structure
  > AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE - FUEL LEAK, TRIM TANK, REAR SPAR INTERNAL STRUCTURE SUPPORT FITTING, LEFT SIDE, IN TRIMMABLE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER (THS) COMPARTMENT. ACCOMPLISHED FINAL REPAIR AND RESTORATION INSTRUCTIONS PER EA 303651, PERFORMED FUEL LEAK CHECK
- [SDR AALA201908229004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201908229004.md): Battery · no test · Aug 21, 2019 · N279AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Equipment
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: FOUND DOOR EMERGENCY FLASHLIGHT INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE REPLACED BATTERY PER AMM 25-64-00.
- [SDR AALA201908129005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201908129005.md): Sign · detached · Aug 11, 2019 · N279AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Lighting
  > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: 3L EXIT SIGN KNOCKED DOWN. MAINTENANCE CLIPPED EXIT SIGN BACK INTO PLACE PER A330 AMM 33-51-17.
- [SDR AALA201904209021](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201904209021.md): Slide · low pressure · Apr 19, 2019 · N279AY · Airbus A330243 · Escape Slide
  > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: SLIDE PRESSURE LOW DOOR R2. TROUBLESHOT FOUND DEU-B (300RH4) NEEDS REPLACEMENT. REMOVED AND REPLACED DEU B 300RH4 IAW AMM 23-73-47, NO HELP. REMOVED AND REPLACED R2 DOOR SLIDE IAW CARD 33L00025001
- [SDR AALA201902069016](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201902069016.md): Windshield · cracked · Feb 5, 2019 · N279AY · Airbus A330243 · Flight Compartment Windows
  > THE AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED. CRACK INDICATION FOUND ON R1 WINDSHIELD. REPLACED R1 WINDSHIELD PER JOB CARD 33L21056001.
- [SDR AALA201901179012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201901179012.md): Seat Track · corroded · Jan 17, 2019 · N279AY · Airbus A330243 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > CORROSION FOUND ON THE SEAT TRACK BETWEEN FRAMES 73 AND 74, YC1. THE AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED. REPLACED THE SEAT TRACK IAW SRM 51-41-14
- [SDR AALA201808149001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201808149001.md): Slide · contaminated · Aug 11, 2018 · N279AY · Airbus A330243 · Escape Slide
  > WATER CONTAMINATION AT THE R2 DOOR EMERGENCY SLIDE. REPLACED THE SLIDE IAW AMM 25-62-41-400-804-A AND TESTED OK.
- [SDR AALA2018081439002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA2018081439002.md): Seat Track · corroded · Aug 2, 2018 · N279AY · Airbus A330243 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > CORROSION FOUND ON THE SEAT TRACK, -Y1552.5 BETWEEN FRAMES 32 TO 34. REPLACED THE SEAT TRACK IAW SRM 51-72-11, AND DWG F53275877.
- [SDR AALA2018081439001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA2018081439001.md): Seat Track · corroded · Aug 2, 2018 · N279AY · Airbus A330243 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > CORROSION FOUND ON THE SEAT TRACK, -Y1959 BETWEEN FRAMES 32 TO 33. REPAIRED THE SEAT TRACK IAW SRM 53-21-15-300-002.
- [SDR AALA201806259013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201806259013.md): Bottle · low pressure · Jun 23, 2018 · N279AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Equipment
  > NITROGEN CHARGE ON THE L3 DOOR DAMPER BOTTLE WAS LOW. AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED. MAINTENANCE SERVICED THE BOTTLE TO PROPER PRESSURE IAW AMM 52-10-00. PERFORMED SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK.
- [SDR AALA201806259012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201806259012.md): Bottle · low pressure · Jun 23, 2018 · N279AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Equipment
  > NITROGEN CHARGE ON THE L2 DOOR DAMPER BOTTLE WAS LOW. AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED. MAINTENANCE SERVICED THE BOTTLE TO PROPER PRESSURE IAW AMM 52-10-00, AND PERFORMED SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK.
- [SDR AALA201804119029](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201804119029.md): Battery Pack · faulty · Apr 10, 2018 · N279AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Lighting
  > WHILE ACCOMPLISHING A BITE OF EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS, THE POWER SUPPLY BATTERY 11WL FAULTED. REPLACED THE BATTERY IAW AMM 33-51-38.
- [SDR AALA201803209019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201803209019.md): Lens · unsecure · Mar 18, 2018 · N279AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Lighting
  > EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT AT THE L3 DOOR FOUND DAMAGED. SECURED THE EMERGENCY LIGHT LENS. NO DAMAGED NOTED. OK FOR SERVICE IAW AMM 33-51-00.
- [SDR AALA201802199055](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201802199055.md): Seat Track · corroded · Feb 17, 2018 · N279AY · Airbus A330243 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE. CORRODED SEAT TRACK AT FR 65 AT RBL Y-1959. REPAIRED SEAT TRACK PER SRM 53-00-15-300-001, FIGURE 20101, SHEET 3 AND EA 277459.
- [SDR AALA201802199025](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201802199025.md): Skin · delaminated · Feb 15, 2018 · N279AY · Airbus A330243 · Rudder, Plate/Skin
  > CRACK AND DELMAINATION FOUND ON THE RUDDER LOWER AFT TRAILING EDGE. REPLACED THE RUDDER IAW AMM 27-21-41-400-801-C.
- [SDR AALA201802159010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201802159010.md): Seat Track · corroded · Feb 14, 2018 · N279AY · Airbus A330243 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > CORROSION FOUND ON THE SEAT TRACK BETWEEN FRAMES 72 AND 73, Y450. REPLACED THE SEAT TRACK IAW DRAWING 18F53478040, AND SRM 51-42-11.
- [SDR AALA201802159009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201802159009.md): Seat Track · corroded · Feb 14, 2018 · N279AY · Airbus A330243 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > CORRODED SEAT TRACK BETWEEN FRAMES 72 AND 73, Y450. REPLACED THE SEAT TRACK IAW DRAWING 18F53478040, AND SRM 51-42-11.
- [SDR AALA201802229023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201802229023.md): Beam · corroded · Feb 13, 2018 · N279AY · Airbus A330243 · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > CORROSION FOUND ON LAV L74 AFT MOUNT AREA ON INBOARD AUXILIARY BEAM. REPLACED AUXILIARY BEAM IAW SRM 51-42-11.
- [SDR AALA201712249011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201712249011.md): Battery · discharged · Dec 22, 2017 · N279AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Lighting
  > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED. EMERGENCY LIGHTS FAILED FUNCTIONAL CHECK PER J/C 33C20033002 DURING A 4 CHECK. REPLACED 8 EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY UNIT BATTERIES PER AMM 33-51-38.
- [SDR AALA201712249010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201712249010.md): Power Supply · no test · Dec 22, 2017 · N279AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Lighting
  > EMERGENCY LIGHTS FAILED FUNCTIONAL CHECK IAW J/C 33C20033002. REPLACED THE POWER SUPPLY IAW MM 33-57-38. AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED
- [SDR AALA201712149039](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201712149039.md): Lens · damaged · Dec 13, 2017 · N279AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Lighting
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED. SEAT 36B SEAT MOUNTED EMERGENCY LIGHT LENS DAMAGED. REPLACED SEAT 36B EMERGENCY LIGHT ASSEMBLY.
- [SDR AALA201712059051](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201712059051.md): Cover · unsecure · Dec 4, 2017 · N279AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Lighting
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED. 2L EMERGENCY LIGHT COVER FALLS OFF. REATTACHED 2L EMERGENCY LIGHT COVER.
- [SDR AALA201710269003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201710269003.md): Cids · malfunctioned · Oct 24, 2017 · N279AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Lighting
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED. EXIT SIGNS "ON" DURING FLT AT 1L, 2R, 3L. ALL OTHERS OFF. RESET CIDS. OK FOR SERVICE.
- [SDR AALA201710039028](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201710039028.md): Battery · inoperative · Oct 2, 2017 · N279AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Equipment
  > L4 FLIGHT ATTENDANT FLASHLIGHT INOPERATIVE. REPLACED THE FLASHLIGHT BATTERY.
- [SDR AALA201709129031](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201709129031.md): Unknown · malfunctioned · Sep 11, 2017 · N279AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Lighting
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED. WHILE PERFORMING L37 EMERGENCY LIGHTNING FUNCTIONAL CHECKS RECEIVED CLASS 1 ERROR FPEEPMS AISLE LT EPSU 15WL DOOR 3. SWAPPED EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY UNIT WITH 13WL. PERFORMED GOOD BITE TEST. SWAPPED UNITS TO ORIGINAL POSITION WITH POS
- [SDR AALA201709119027](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201709119027.md): Lens · broken · Sep 10, 2017 · N279AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Lighting
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED. FOUND RIGHT-HAND CEILING EMERGENCY LIGHT AFT LENS TO BE BROKEN ABOVE DOOR 3R.
- [SDR AALA201709119026](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201709119026.md): Lead · disconnected · Sep 10, 2017 · N279AY · Airbus A330243 · Light System Wiring
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED. EMERGENCY LIGHTS IN SEAT 7GH ARE INOP. RECONNECTED LEADS AT 7GH.
- [SDR AALA201709119025](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201709119025.md): Lead · disconnected · Sep 10, 2017 · N279AY · Airbus A330243 · Light System Wiring
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED. EMERGENCY LIGHTS IN SEAT 8GH ARE INOP. RECONNECTED LEADS AT 8GH.
- [SDR AALA201709119024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201709119024.md): Connector · missing · Sep 10, 2017 · N279AY · Airbus A330243 · Light System Wiring
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED. CEILING EXIT LIGHT AT L2 DOOR HARNESS 340RH HAS DAMAGE. INSTALLED MISSING CONNECTOR.
- [SDR AALA201709019024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201709019024.md): Seat Track · corroded · Aug 31, 2017 · N279AY · Airbus A330243 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE. CORROSION ON SEAT TRACK AT Y450 AND STRINGER 25L. REPLACED SEAT TRACK PER SRM 51-42-11 WITH FASTENER DEVIATION ON EA 27301.
- [SDR AALA201709019023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201709019023.md): Seat Track · corroded · Aug 31, 2017 · N279AY · Airbus A330243 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
  > AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE. CORROSION ON SEAT TRACK AT -Y450 AND STRINGER 25R. REPLACED SEAT TRACK PER SRM 51-42-11 WITH FASTENER DEVIATION ON EA 273013.
- [SDR AALA201707109038](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201707109038.md): Lens · unsecure · Jul 7, 2017 · N279AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Lighting
  > COVER ON EMERGENCY LIGHT AT THE L3 JUMPSEAT FELL OFF. SECURED THE LENS.
- [SDR AALA201707069005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201707069005.md): Girt Bar · obstructed · Jul 5, 2017 · N279AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Equipment
  > UNABLE TO ARM THE R3 DOOR. THE LEVER WITH NOT MOVE INTO ARM POSITION. DOOR SHOWS ARMED ON ECAM. REMOVED DEBRIS FROM GIRT BAR SYSTEM. OPS CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR AALA201706219026](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201706219026.md): Battery · discharged · Jun 20, 2017 · N279AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Equipment
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED. DURING DAILY CHECK FOUND FLASHLIGHT AT JUMPSEAT 4R FACING AFT. DOES NOT CHARGE. REPLACED 4R FLASHLIGHT BATTERY.
- [SDR AALA201706219014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201706219014.md): Flashlight · inoperative · Jun 20, 2017 · N279AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Equipment
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED. DURING DAILY CHECK FOUND FLASHLIGHT AT JUMPSEAT 4R FACING AFT. DOES NOT CHARGE. REPLACED 4R FLASHLIGHT AND BATTERY.
- [SDR AALA201705029036](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201705029036.md): Lens · missing · May 1, 2017 · N279AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Lighting
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED. EMERGENCY LIGHT LENS MISSING OUTSIDE OF LAV L53. INSTALLED EMERGENCY LIGHT LENS AT LAV L53.
- [SDR AALA201704069006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201704069006.md): Girt Bar · obstructed · Apr 5, 2017 · N279AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Equipment
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED. PASSENGER DOOR 2L WILL NOT ARM. REMOVED DEBRIS FROM GIRT BAR BASE DOOR 2L.
- [SDR AALA201704049003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201704049003.md): Light · damaged · Apr 3, 2017 · N279AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Lighting
  > EMERGENCY LIGHT AT SEAT 23R DAMAGED. REPLACED THE LIGHT ASSEMBLY.
- [SDR AALA201612099011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201612099011.md): Battery Pack · no test · Dec 8, 2016 · N279AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Lighting
  > WHILE ACCOMPLISHING A 23 CHECK, THE EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY UNIT BATTERY AT THE R4 DOOR (18WL) FAILED TO TEST. REPLACED THE BATTERY IAW AMM 33-51-38.
- [SDR AALA201605129012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201605129012.md): Mechanism · dirty · May 11, 2016 · N279AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Equipment
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GNDED. EVACUATION SLIDE AT POSITION 2R WILL NOT ARM. CLEANED DEBRIS FROM MECHANISM. SYS CHECKED NORMAL.
- [SDR AALA201604309005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201604309005.md): Lens · unsecure · Apr 29, 2016 · N279AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Lighting
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GNDED. 3L DOOR AREA EMER LIGHT LENS CAME OFF. RE-INSTALLED EMER EXIT LENS AT 3L DOOR.
- [SDR AALA201604279003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201604279003.md): Lens · cracked · Apr 26, 2016 · N279AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Lighting
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GNDED. EMER EXIT LENS CRACKED & LOOSE. REPLACED EMER EXIT LENS.
- [SDR AALA201604189010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201604189010.md): Air Data Module · defective · Apr 15, 2016 · N279AY · Airbus A330243 · Airspeed/Mach Indicator
  > AIRCRAFT WAS GNDED. DURING TAKEOFF ROLL THERE WAS NO AIRSPEED INDICATION ON THE CAPTAINS SIDE & THE CREW ABORTED THE TAKEOFF AT 85 KNOTS. REPLACED THE AIR DATA MODULE 19FP1 & ACCOMPLISHED A SATISFACTORY FUNCTIONAL CHECK IAW AMM 34-11-17, 34-*13-00-740-803-A
- [SDR AALA201604149006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201604149006.md): Lens · wrong part · Apr 13, 2016 · N279AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Lighting
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GNDED. EMER ESCAPE PATH LIGHT ON LAVATORY L74 HAS WRONG COLOR LENS INSTALLED, RED. REPLACED WITH CORRECT COLOR LENS. ACCOMPLISHED A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK IAW AMM 33-51-12-000-816-A.
- [SDR AALA201604149005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201604149005.md): Lens · wrong part · Apr 13, 2016 · N279AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Lighting
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GNDED. EMER ESCAPE PATH LIGHT ON LAVATORY L53 HAS WRONG COLOR LENS INSTALLED, RED. REPLACED WITH CORRECT COLOR LENS. ACCOMPLISHED A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK IAW AMM 33-51-12-000-816-A.
- [SDR AALA201604019007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201604019007.md): Oven · odor · Mar 31, 2016 · N279AY · Airbus A330243 · Buffet/Galleys
  > AIRCRAFT WAS GNDED. AFTER ENG START SMELLED CHEMICAL, LIKE CHLORINE, SMELL THROUGH A/C. SMELL WENT AWAY ON TAXI OUT & CAME BACK ON CLIMB OUT, THEN WENT AWAY AGAIN. FLIGHT CREW EXPERIENCED BURNING SENSATIONS & SORENESS IN THE NOSE & THROATS, NAUSEA & HEADACH
- [SDR AALA201603269003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201603269003.md): Sign · unsecure · Mar 25, 2016 · N279AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Lighting
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GNDED. 3L DOOR EXIT SIGN FELL OFF. SECURED DOOR EXIT SIGN.
- [SDR AALA201603219011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201603219011.md): Lens · missing · Mar 20, 2016 · N279AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Lighting
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GNDED. WALL MOUNTED EMER LIGHT LENS MISSING FROM HANDICAP BATHROOM. LIGHT OPERATES NORMALLY, INSTALLED EMER LIGHT LENS.
- [SDR AALA201602229011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201602229011.md): Sign · broken · Feb 20, 2016 · N279AY · Airbus A330243 · Emergency Lighting
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GNDED. EXIT SIGN AT 3L HAS BROKEN MOUNT & DANGLING FROM CEILING. REPLACED 3L EXIT SIGN HOUSING IAW AMM 33-51-17-400-801A. OPERATIONAL CHECKED GOOD.

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## 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 = 'N279AY' AND deregistration_id = 'N279AY-2026-09-01'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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