# Service difficulty reports: CFM International CFM56-3C series

A list on [CFM International CFM56-3C series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/cfm-international-cfm56-3c-series.md).

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Page 1 of 9 · 415 reports

- [SDR I5EA2023010600001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/I5EA2023010600001.md): Engine · stalled · Dec 23, 2022 · N430XA · Boeing 737484 · Turbine Engine Compressor Section
  > NR 1 ENGINE COMPRESSOR STALLED AND LOST POWER, ACFT UNABLE TO HOLD ALT LT ENG OUT ALT FL 220 PULL TO IDLE ACFT VIBRATION AND STALL STOPPED. PROBLEM CONTINUED AT FL280 FLOWING QRH. NR 1 ENGINE POWER RESTORED DIVERTED TO TPA. REMOVED AND REPLACED LT ENGINE I
- [SDR AALA201702209009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201702209009.md): Engine · malfunctioned · Feb 18, 2017 · N163US · Airbus A321211 · Power Indicating System
  > DURING ABORTED TAKEOFF, FULL TAKEOFF THRUST WAS NEVER APPLIED DUE TO NR 1 ENGINE LAGGING. SPEED AT TAKEOFF REJECTION LESS THAN 10 KNOTS. AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED. PERFORMED TSM 71-00-00-810-807-A. CHECK PERFORMED & FOUND WITHIN LIMITS IAW AMM 71-00-00-710-02
- [SDR KNNA2015031000042](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KNNA2015031000042.md): Fuel Line · leaking · Feb 20, 2015 · N417XA · Boeing 737400 · Engine Fuel Distribution
  > NR 2 ENGINE FUEL LINE FOUND TO BE LEAKING. APPEARED TO BE AT THE JUNCTION BETWEEN THE BRAIDED PORTION AND THE HARD LINE. THE DAMAGED LINE WAS RETURNED TO THE ENGINE LESSOR FOR INSPECTION. THE METAL BRAIDS WERE FOUND TO BE INTACT BUT THE INTERIOR WAS FRACTURED
- [SDR KNNA2013F00154](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KNNA2013F00154.md): Lamp · burned out · Jul 22, 2013 · N870AG · Boeing 737400 · Emergency Lighting
  > EMERGENCY LIGHT AT L2 DOOR INOPERATIVE. REPLACED LAMP
- [SDR KNNA2013081401](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KNNA2013081401.md): Door Frame · corroded · Jul 6, 2013 · N870AG · Boeing 737400 · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > CORROSION FOUND AROUND L-1 DOOR UPPER FORWARD CORNER FRAME.
- [SDR KNNA20130422870](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KNNA20130422870.md): Power Supply · failed · Apr 20, 2013 · N870AG · Boeing 737400 · Emergency Lighting
  > EMERGENCY LIGHTS AT RT ABOVE OVERWING EXITS INOPERATIVE, LT FWD HATCH INOP, ROW 10 OVERHEAD BIN INOP. FOUND BATTERY NOT SECURED TO BATTERY POWER SUPPLYAT ROW 12 RT ABOVE OVERHEAD BIN, RESECURED BATTERY TO POWER PACK. R & R BATTERY POWER SUPPLY AT ROW 13, OP
- [SDR KNNA201304220001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KNNA201304220001.md): Bulb · burned out · Apr 15, 2013 · N238AG · Boeing 737400 · Emergency Lighting
  > EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS, LAST RED LIGHT AT AFT GALLEY INOPERATIVE. EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS ROW 8-11 INOPERATIVE.
- [SDR 2013F00073](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013F00073.md): Skin · cracked · Feb 27, 2013 · N742VA · Boeing 737448 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > LT LOWER FUSELAGE SKIN BETWEEN FS 727C-727F WITH THREE NEW CRACKS ON SKIN.
- [SDR XV6A2013022700005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/XV6A2013022700005.md): Skin · cracked · Feb 27, 2013 · N742VA · Boeing 737448 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > DURING AN INSPECTION, FOUR CRACKS WERE FOUND IN FUSELAGE SKIN BS 727E & 727F AND BETWEEN STRINGERS 25-26L. INSTALLED REPAIR IAW SRM 53-00-00, REPAIR 31 DETAIL XXXIV.
- [SDR BJNA20121201](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/BJNA20121201.md): Actuator · inoperative · Dec 11, 2012 · N279AD · Boeing 7374Q8 · Engine Thrust Reverser
  > NR 2 THRUST REVERSER SLOW TO DEPLOY. NR 2 ENGINE OTBD THRUST REVERSER HALF MID ACTUATOR WAS IMPROPERLY SET FROM THE REPAIR FACILITY IN LENGTH CAUSING SLOW UNLOCK/DELOY AND SLOW STOW/LOCK OPERATION AND WORN UPPER THRUST REVERSER LOCKING ACTUATOR. REPLACED THR
- [SDR I5EA20111001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/I5EA20111001.md): Bulb · burned out · Oct 6, 2011 · N300VJ · Boeing 737322 · Emergency Lighting
  > L1 DOOR EXTERIOR EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERATIVE. R & R L1 DOOR EXTERIOR EMERGENCY LIGHT BULB IAW AMM 33-51-02/21.
- [SDR 2011FA0000476](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000476.md): Seal · missing · Jul 14, 2011 · Boeing 737* · Turbine Section
  > ENGINE DAMAGE WAS IDENTIFIED ON THE LLPT STAGE, 4 BLADES AND VANES, DURING AN ACFT DAILY INSP. 42 CYCLES WERE COMPLETED POST LAST SHOP VISIT. PRE-INPUT, ENGINE BOROSCOPE WAS CARRIED OUT AT REPAIR STATION AND IT WAS NOTED THAT THE STAGE 4 INNER STAGE HONEYCOM
- [SDR 2011FA0000448](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000448.md): Engine · misoverhauled · Jul 1, 2011 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > DURING SHOP VISIT, INCORRECT CONFIGURATION BETWEEN THE OUTER NOZZLE SUPPORT PN 9999M78P10 - PRE SB 72-537, (51 MODULE) AND RETURNED TO SERVICE. ENGINE RECEIVED FROM NEW MAKE IN INCORRECT CONFIGURATION. NOT IDENTIFIED AT REPAIR STATION DURING SERVICE. ENGINE
- [SDR MYWA100124](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MYWA100124.md): Indicator · faulty · Dec 2, 2010 · N753MA · Boeing 73748E · Trailing Flap Position Indicating System
  > ETOPS SIGNIFICANT SYS: ON APPROACH CREW HAD A FLAP ASSEMETRY BETWEEN 2 AND 5. ACCOMPLISHED NON-NORMAL CHECKLIST. AFTER LANDING, REPLACED FLAP POSITION INDICATOR. SYS OPS NORMAL.
- [SDR MYWA100015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MYWA100015.md): Mec · malfunctioned · Jan 8, 2010 · N752MA · Boeing 73748E · Fuel Control/Turbine Engines
  > ETOPS SIGNIFICANT SYSTEM - LEFT ENGINE PMC CAUSING ENGINE SURGE DURING FLIGHT. ENGINES STABILIZES WHEN PMC IS DISENGAGED. REPLACED MEC.
- [SDR UPS08854080](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS08854080.md): Engine · flamed out · Dec 2, 2008 · N802UP · Doug DC873F · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > INSPECTION TYPE:N/A NR 3 ENGINE FLAMED OUT. ENGINE RELIT ON IT'S OWN. PERFORMED FIRST FOUR STEPS OF DC-8 M/M 71-00-00-1 FIG 139 UP TO INSPECT FUEL FILTER. FILTER KIT ON ORDER. REPLACED NR 3 FUEL FILTER PER AMM 73-10-02-4. LEAK CHECK OK. ACCOMPLISHED STEP
- [SDR 2008UALA05427](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008UALA05427.md): Lamp · inoperative · Aug 23, 2008 · N338UA · Boeing 737322 · Emergency Lighting
  > EMERGENCY LIGHT LAMP INOP ROW 12. REPLACED LAMP.
- [SDR 2008UALA04358](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008UALA04358.md): Frame · damaged · Aug 20, 2008 · N333UA · Boeing 737322 · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > DAMAGE AT FRAME 277 AND STR 24R. *S/D* MAJOR REPAIR ACCOMPLISHED: MFG & INSTALLED REPAIR FILLERS, DOUBLER & TRIPLER.
- [SDR 2008FA0000513](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000513.md): Spar · corroded · Jul 30, 2008 · N742VA · Boeing 737448 · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > DURING SCHEDULED INSPECTION, FOUND CORROSION ON LT IB MID FLAP, MID SPAR UPPER CHORD. (K)
- [SDR 2008FA0000514](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000514.md): Spar · corroded · Jul 30, 2008 · N742VA · Boeing 737448 · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > DURING SCHEDULED INSP, FOUND CORROSION ON LT IB MID FLAP, MID SPAR UPPER CHORD. (K)
- [SDR 2008FA0000538](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000538.md): Spar · corroded · Jul 30, 2008 · N742VA · Boeing 737448 · Trailing Edge Flaps
  > DURING SCHEDULED INSP, FOUND CORROSION ON LT IB MID FLAP, MID SPAR UPPER CHORD. (K)
- [SDR 2008UALA03923](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008UALA03923.md): Oxygen Bottle · reads low · Jul 22, 2008 · N314UA · Boeing 737322 · Crew Oxygen System
  > 700 PSI ON COCKPIT O2 GAUGE. PLS CHECK DIRECT GAUGE ON BOTTLE AND CONTACT SAM.
- [SDR 2008FA0000474](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000474.md): Skin · dented · Jul 9, 2008 · N742VA · Boeing 737448 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
  > DURING SCHEDULED INSPECTION, FOUND NUMEROUS DENT ON AFT CARGO EXT DOOR SKIN. S/O 312001, OPS 24422. (K)
- [SDR UALA2008111303630](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UALA2008111303630.md): Indicator · faulty · Jun 30, 2008 · N928UA · Boeing 737522 · Trailing Flap Position Indicating System
  > FLAPS WOULD NOT RETRACT AFTER TAKEOFF. CYCLED INDICATOR CB, NO HELP. RTFL. SUSPECT FAULTY INDICATOR. CYCLED FLAP INDICATOR CB AND FLAPS BEGAN TO OPERATE. REPLACED INDICATOR, OP CHECKS OK. ACMP FCC INTERFERENCE TEST OF FLAP TRANSMITTERS. ALL VALUES NORMA
- [SDR 2008FA0000475](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000475.md): Floorbeam · corroded · Jun 27, 2008 · N742VA · Boeing 737448 · Fuselage Main, Floor Beam
  > DURING SCHEDULED INSPECTION, FOUND CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF "T" CAP REPLACEMENT 986.5 AROUND ATTACH HOLES BL 29R TO BL 29L, NUMEROUS HOLES. (K)
- [SDR DU4R2008193](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DU4R2008193.md): Skin · dented · May 5, 2008 · N742VA · Boeing 737448 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > S/O 312001 OPS NR 24422 - AFT CARGO EXT DOOR SKIN HAS OUT OF LIMIT DENTS BETWEEN 2 EA EXISTING REPAIRS.
- [SDR DU4R2008195](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DU4R2008195.md): Frame · cracked · May 5, 2008 · N742VA · Boeing 737448 · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > S/O 312001 OPS NR 24727 - CRACK AT MAIN FRAME OB CHORD STA. 188 RT SIDE FLOOR LEVEL (CRACK IN RADIUS).
- [SDR DU4R2008196](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DU4R2008196.md): Shear Web · cracked · May 5, 2008 · N742VA · Boeing 737448 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
  > S/O 312001 OPS NR24728, FLIGHT COMPARTMENT CRACK AT SHEAR WEB BETWEEN SBS 188 - 196 RT FLOOR LEVEL (CRACK EMANATING AT EDGE CUT OUT).
- [SDR 2008UALA01383](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008UALA01383.md): Elevator · cracked · Mar 13, 2008 · N310UA · Boeing 737322 · Elevator Structure
  > FOUND A CRACK ON THE LT ELEV FWD OF TRIM TAB (DMG) APPROX 8" TO 10" LONG.
- [SDR 2008UALA01413](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008UALA01413.md): Frame · cracked · Mar 13, 2008 · N381UA · Boeing 737322 · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > CABIN FRAME BS 303.9 IS CRACKED ON AFT SIDE DOUBLER AT FEED THROUGH FOR STR 16L. MAJOR REPAIR ACCOMPLISHED: FABRICATED & INSTALLED FRAME REPAIR ANGLE REPAIR. REPAIR OF INTERCOSTAL - FABRICATED AND INSTALLED 2 CLIPS & 2 ANGLES, 1 H-STRAP & 1 FRAME DOUBLER.
- [SDR DHL2008805509](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHL2008805509.md): Skin · worn · Feb 28, 2008 · N805DH · Doug DC873F · Nacelle/Pylon, Plate/Skin
  > NR 1 ENG NACELLE INLET COWL UPPER EXTERNAL SKIN WORN, STA YN 147.534 AT 12 O'CLOCK POS (MAJOR REPAIR). PERFORMED MAJOR REPAIR IAW SRM 71-5-2 FIG 2 SHEET 1, 2. REMOVED FASTENERS IAW SRM 51-1-21. CUT OUT DAMAGED SECTION AND FABRICATED SKIN (AL2024T3 0.080") A
- [SDR DHL2008805510](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHL2008805510.md): Skin · worn · Feb 28, 2008 · N805DH · Doug DC873F · Nacelle/Pylon, Plate/Skin
  > NR 2 ENG NACELLE INLET COWL UPPER SKIN WORN, STA YN 147.334 AT 12 O'CLOCK POS. (MAJOR REPAIR). PERFORMED MAJOR REPAIR IAW SRM 71-5-2 FIG 2 SHEET 1, 2. REMOVED FASTENERS IAW SRM 51-1-21. CUT OUT DAMAGED SECTION AND FABRICATED SKIN (AL2024T3 0.080") AND SPLIC
- [SDR 2008UALA00997](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008UALA00997.md): Bracket · loose · Feb 22, 2008 · N341UA · Boeing 737322 · Emergency Equipment
  > DOOR 1R BRACKET THAT HOLDS GIRT BAR ON DOOR LOOSE. GIRT BAR COMES OUT TOO EASILY. ADJUSTED BRACKET.
- [SDR 2008UALA00418](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008UALA00418.md): Attach Angle · cracked · Jan 24, 2008 · N385UA · Boeing 737322 · Fuselage Main, Attach Fittings
  > INTERCOSTAL ATTACH ANGLE IS CRACKED AT BS 294.5 AT STRINGER 11L. MAJOR REPAIR: REPLACED ATTACH ANGLE.
- [SDR 2008UALA00351](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008UALA00351.md): Floorbeam · corroded · Jan 21, 2008 · N372UA · Boeing 737322 · Fuselage Main, Floor Beam
  > AFT CABIN FLOORBEAM TEE CAP UPPER SURFACE CORRODED BS 986 LBL 46 - 48, 2 EA MISDRILL MARKS ON BOTH SIDES OF REPAIR FILLER. MAJOR REPAIR: REMOVED DAMAGE. FABRICATED AND INSTALLED NESTED ANGLE STRAP AND FILLER REPAIR.
- [SDR 2008UALA00187](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008UALA00187.md): Light · inoperative · Jan 10, 2008 · N327UA · Boeing 737322 · Emergency Lighting
  > AFT SECTION OF EEL LIGHTS INOP. CLEANED AND REPLACED SHORTED POWER STRIP.
- [SDR 2008UALA00081](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008UALA00081.md): Structure · dented · Jan 6, 2008 · N383UA · Boeing 737322 · Horizontal Stabilizer Miscellaneous Structure
  > LEFT HAND SIDE HORIZONTAL STAB HAS DENT LEFT OF A PATCH. DENT MEASURES 6" X 2.5" AND IS.125" DEEP. LOCATED MIDSPAN ON LOWER SURFACE OF LEADING EDGE. A-Y RATIO IS 48. INSTALLED DOUBLER REPAIR.
- [SDR 2008UALA0034](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008UALA0034.md): Skin · cracked · Jan 2, 2008 · N383UA · Boeing 737322 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > FUSELAGE SKIN CRACKED AT FASTENER HOLE AFT OF E&E COOLING EXHAUST DUCT CUTOUT LBL 2 STA 378.
- [SDR 2007UALA05348](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007UALA05348.md): Angle · cracked · Dec 28, 2007 · N375UA · Boeing 737322 · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > FWD ENTRY DOOR AFT CUTOUT AT BS 360 WEB AT STR 11L CRACKED AT ANGLE. INSTALLED NEW ANGLE.
- [SDR 2007UALA05355](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007UALA05355.md): Skin · worn · Dec 28, 2007 · N375UA · Boeing 737322 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
  > UPPER FUSELAGE CROWN SKIN HAS WEAR DAMAGE AT RT DORSAL FIN LANDING AREA FROM STA 907 TO 1006. FABRICATED AND INSTALLED SINGLE EXTERNAL FUSELAGE DOUBLER REPAIR.
- [SDR 2007UALA04580](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007UALA04580.md): Jumper · inoperative · Nov 5, 2007 · N310UA · Boeing 737322 · Emergency Lighting
  > EMERGENCY ESCAPE PATH LIGHTS INOP FROM ROW 12 TO ROW 16. REPLACED POWER CABLE JUMPER
- [SDR 2007UALA03719](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007UALA03719.md): None · none · Sep 16, 2007 · N364UA · Boeing 737322 · Fire Detection
  > RTFL DUE TO A MASTER CAUTION APU FIRE INDICATION. CLEANED AND TESTED. NO DEFECTS NOTED.
- [SDR 2007UALA03685](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007UALA03685.md): Steering Sys · malfunctioned · Sep 11, 2007 · N308UA · Boeing 737322 · Landing Gear Steering System
  > NWS PROBLEMS: WHEN CENTERED IT DRIFTS TO THE LEFT OCCASIONALLY. ALSO SEEMS TO BIND. FOUND STEERING METERING VALVE FAULTY. REPLACED THE STEERING METERING VALVE AND PERFORMED A VISUAL INSPECTION OF STEERING CABLES. PERFORMED SEVERAL TAXI TESTS WITH NO BIN
- [SDR 2007UALA03601](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007UALA03601.md): Door Frame · cracked · Sep 6, 2007 · N386UA · Boeing 737322 · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > FWD PIT DOORWAY AFT SIDE FRAME IS CRACKED AT LOWER DOOR STOP FITTING.
- [SDR 2007UALA03359](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007UALA03359.md): Crease Beam · damaged · Aug 23, 2007 · N379UA · Boeing 737322 · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > CREASE BEAM INNER CHORD AND WEB CRACKED AT BS 616R RBL 64. MAJOR REPAIR ACCOMPLISHED: REMOVED DAMAGED SECTION OF INBOARD CHORD. FABRICATED & INSTALLED ANGLE REPAIR. REMOVED DAMAGED WEB. FABRICATED & INSTALLED REPLACEMENT WEB.
- [SDR 2007UALA03132](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007UALA03132.md): Slide · out of position · Aug 12, 2007 · N304UA · Boeing 737322 · Escape Slide
  > DOOR 1L SLIDE PACK FELL OUT OF HOLDER WHEN DOOR WAS OPENED. SLIDE DID NOT DEPLOY.
- [SDR 2007UALA02750](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007UALA02750.md): Inverter · faulty · Jul 19, 2007 · N937UA · Boeing 737522 · Emergency Lighting
  > FLOOR EEL LIGHTS INOP FROM SEAT 14C AFT TO GALLEY. REPLACED INVERTER AND CORRECTED WIRING.
- [SDR SWAA073521](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA073521.md): Engine · failed · Jul 18, 2007 · N361SW · Boeing 7373H4 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > INFLIGHT SHUTDOWN / DECLARED EMERGENCY. NR 2 ENGINE OIL FILTER BYPASS LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. NR 2 ENGINE OIL QUANTITY WENT TO ZERO. PER QRH SHUTDOWN NR 2 ENGINE. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 2 ENGINE PER MT.
- [SDR 2007UALA01839](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007UALA01839.md): Light · melted · Jun 6, 2007 · N307UA · Boeing 737322 · Emergency Lighting
  > CREW REPORT: OVERHEAD LIGHT AT SEAT 5B OVERHEATED AND PRODUCED A BURNING SMELL.
- [SDR 2007UALA00917](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2007UALA00917.md): Frame · dented · Mar 28, 2007 · N378UA · Boeing 737322 · Fuselage Main, Frame
  > AFT CARGO COMPARTMENT FRAME DENTED IN FWD RADIUS AT BS 727B BETWEEN STR S25R & STR S26R. *S/D* MAJOR REPAIR ACCOMPLISHED. FABRICATED & INSTALLED EXTERNAL DOUBLER REPAIR.

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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 engine_model_key = 'CFM563C'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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