# Service difficulty reports: CFM International CFM56-5B7 series

A list on [CFM International CFM56-5B7 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/cfm-international-cfm56-5b7-series.md).

Newest first. General aviation reporting is voluntary.

- [SDR AALA202605208886](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202605208886.md): Oil System · leaking · May 19, 2026 · N9006 · Airbus A319115 · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: AN EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO ORD DUE TO THE FLIGHT CREW REPORTING A #1 ENGINE FAILURE AFTER TAKEOFF AT 5000FT. THE FLIGHT CREW REPORTED HEARING A LOUD BANG AND FELT VIBRATION, THE FLIGHT CREW SECURED THE ENGINE
- [SDR AALA202605210188](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202605210188.md): Motor · faulty · May 17, 2026 · N70020 · Airbus A319115 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: AFTER TAKEOFF, ENG 2 COMPRESSOR VANE FAULT. DURING CLIMB NOTED ENGINE 2 EGT RISING MORE THAN ENGINE 1. DURING CLIMB, AROUND 28 THOUSAND FEET, NOTED ENGINE 1 EGT AT 760 AND ENGINE 2 EGT AT 899. ALSO NOTED ENGINE 1 N2 98.6% AND ENGINE 2
- [SDR AALA202602235710](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202602235710.md): Wire Harness · erratic · Feb 21, 2026 · N9022G · Airbus A319115 · Engine Indicating System Wiring
  > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: DURING CLIMB, ENGINE 2 N1 INDICATION WAS ERRATIC. IT WAS INDICATING +/- 5%. ENGINE FADEC APPEARED TO BE VARYING THRUST TO COMPENSATE. THE ANOMALY HAPPENED FOR 2-3 MINUTES AND SELF CORRECTED FOR THE REST OF THE FLIGHT. MAINTENANCE ACCOMP
- [SDR 2026FA0000067](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000067.md): Shroud · wrong part · Jan 27, 2026 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > DURING THE INVENTORY OF ENGINE 888123 SM53, TWO P/N WERE LISTED FOR THE HPT STATOR SHROUD: P/N 2118M94G03 40 EA & P/N 2080M28P06, 2 EA. ACCORDING TO SB 72-0939, THESE 2PN CAN’T BE COMBINED
- [SDR AALA202508140203](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202508140203.md): Fuel Filter · clogged · Aug 11, 2025 · N9017P · Airbus A319115 · Fuel Controlling System
  > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: ENG 1 FUEL CLOGGED ECAM ON DEPARTURE. DECESION MADE TO RETURN TO MIA, AIRCRAFT LANED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED #1 ENGINE FUEL FILTER IAW AMM 73-11-10.
- [SDR AALA202507215038](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202507215038.md): Rvdt · faulted · Jul 18, 2025 · N9017P · Airbus A319115 · Compressor Bleed Control
  > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: DURING CLIMBOUT ECAM ENG2 COMPRESSOR VANE ANNUNCIATED ACCOMPLISHED ECAM PROCEDURES. ECAM ANNUNCIATED A SECOND TIME AND CLEARED ON ITS OWN. DECESION MADE TO RETURN TO MIA, EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED AND AIRCRAFT LANDED OVERWEIGHT WITHOUT INCD
- [SDR AALA202506091696](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202506091696.md): Pressure Switch · faulted · Jun 7, 2025 · N9023N · Airbus A319115 · Fuel Controlling System
  > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: #1 ENGINE FUEL FILTER CLOG AFTER DEPARTURE PRIOR TO FL180. ECAM PROCEDU,RE STATED L TK PUMPS 1/2 OFF AND X FEED ON. LEFT TANK FUEL BECAM,E UNUSABLE AND BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT OUTER TANKS STOPPED TRANSFERR,ING TO MAIN TANKS WITH THE ONLY REM
- [SDR SWAA2024120272485](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2024120272485.md): Engine · smoke · Nov 28, 2024 · N8625A · Boeing 7378H4 · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > AFTER SHUTDOWN FLAME IN TAILPIPE #1 ENGINE NO ABNORMAL ENGINE INDICATIONS NO FIRE WARNING<[01] PERFORMED COND. INSP. OF #1 ENG. (GVI) PER AMM 05-41-04<BR>NO LEAKS; NO DEFECTS NOTED; PWR PLANT ENGINEERING VERIFIED OIL USAGE-NO ABNORMAL TREND. OK TO CONTINUE SER
- [SDR AALA202404298004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202404298004.md): Engine · leaking · Mar 21, 2024 · N8009T · Airbus A319115 · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: AN EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED ON APPROACH INTO PHL DUE TO POSSIBLE OIL LEAK #1 ENGINE. LEFT ST THOMAS WITH 14.5 QTS. ENROUTE THE OIL SLOWLY DISSAPATED DOWN TO.5 QTS AT PHL APPROACH CONTROL. ALL OTHER OIL INDICATIONS GOOD. AFTER LANDING OIL
- [SDR ANCF20232910030](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ANCF20232910030.md): Adiru · fault message · Oct 29, 2023 · N422AV · Airbus A319115 · Flight Environment Data
  > LOSS OF ALTIMETER 1 DURING TAKE OFF RUN BY FAULT MSG " LOSS OF THE FCU DATA INPUT BUS ON THE ADIRU1" IN ACCORDANCE WITH TSM: 34-13-00-810-921-A THE SYSTEM TEST OF THE ADR (SYS 1) WAS PERFORMED, TEST OK. BY TSM TASK: 34-13-00-810-921-A - ASM FIG: 34-1
- [SDR ANCF2023251032](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ANCF2023251032.md): Deu · warning message · Oct 25, 2023 · N691AV · Airbus A319115 · Air Distribution System
  > THERE IS A STRONG SMELL OF BURNING WIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH TSM TASK 26-17-00-810-819-A AND 23-73-00-810-827A DEU B FAULT IN DEU B 300RHX WITH CONNECTED SYS REV N°65 REV DATE 01 AUG 2023, THE DEU B WAS REPLACED IAW AMM TASK 23-73-47-000-001/
- [SDR 2023F00263](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023F00263.md): Water System · fault message · Aug 30, 2023 · N577AV · Airbus A319115 · Water and Waste System
  > WATER ON FAB WAS ZERO. LAVATORIES WERE NOT AVAILABLE 31.AUG.2023 => WO 54425667 IAW TSM 38-12-00-810-815-A. WATER LEAKAGE FROM POTABLE WATER SYSTEM TASK WAS PERFORMED, POTABLE WATER SERVICING WAS PERFORMED, SYSTEM WAS PRESSURIZED, SYSTEM IS OPERATING
- [SDR AALA202303245540](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202303245540.md): Engine · leaking · Mar 22, 2023 · N9010R · Airbus A319115 · Engine Oil System (Airframe Furnished)
  > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: AN EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED UPON ARRIVAL INTO DFW. DURING CRUISE FLIGHT ENGINE 1 OIL QUANTITY CONTINUED TO DROP. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 2 HOURS OIL QUANTITIES AT 0.5 QUARTS. FLIGHT CREW REDUCED THRUST AND ENGINE OPERATED AT IDLE FOR LAST 45 M
- [SDR ANCF20231203027](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ANCF20231203027.md): Fan · burned · Mar 12, 2023 · N723AV · Airbus A319115 · Air Distribution Fan
  > DURING CRUISE BURNING SMEEL COMING OUT OF THE BRAKE PEDALS AND VIBRATIONS FELT BETWEEN GALLEY AND COCKPIT. DURING INSPECTION OF THE AICRAFT WAS FOUND THE EXTRACT FAN BURN, AND IN ACORDANCE WWITH 21-26-51-000-001-A / 400-001-A THE EXTRACT FAN 18HQ WAS REPLACED
- [SDR AALA202301180848](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202301180848.md): Pressure Switch · faulted · Jan 16, 2023 · N9006 · Airbus A319115 · Engine Fuel Distribution
  > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: AIRCRAFT DIVERTED TO DFW DUE TO THE FLIGHT CREW REPORTING THAT WHILE CLIMBING THROUGH FL230 ECAM MESSAGE FOR ENGINE 2 FUEL FILTER CLOG CAME ON AT 13452 AND WENT OUT AT 14052 DURING CRUISE AT FL280. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED SAFELY AT DFW WITHO
- [SDR AALA202301183582](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202301183582.md): Fuel Filter · faulted · Jan 16, 2023 · N9006 · Airbus A319115 · Engine Fuel Distribution
  > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: AIRCRAFT DIVERTED TO DFW DUE TO THE FLIGHT CREW REPORTING THAT WHILE CLIMBING THROUGH FL230 ECAM MESSAGE FOR ENGINE 2 FUEL FILTER CLOG CAME ON AT 13452 AND WENT OUT AT 14052 DURING CRUISE AT FL280. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED SAFELY AT DFW WITHO
- [SDR ANCF20220920040](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ANCF20220920040.md): Thermocouple · cracked · Sep 17, 2022 · N723AV · Airbus A319115 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > PILOT REPORT 17.SEP.2022 WO 16'655'282=> ENG 2 EGT OVER LIMIT COME ON DURING INITIAL CLB. ECAM ACTIONS WERE PERFORMED. ENG 2 WAS SHUTDOWN ACTIONS TAKEN 18.SEP.2022 WO 16'655'282=> IN ACCORDANCE WITH AMM TASK 77-21-10-200-002-A THE INSPECTION OF THE THER
- [SDR ANCF20220317014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ANCF20220317014.md): Idg · active · Mar 16, 2022 · N422AV · Airbus A319115 · AC Generator-Alternator
  > 16.MAR.2022 WO 54'378'531 => REJECTED TAKE OFF DUE TO IDG 2 OIL LO PR ON ECAM. 17.MAR.2022 WO 54'304'626 =>IN ACCORDANCE WITH AMM 24-21-51-000-040-B IDG (2) WAS REMOVED. 17.MAR.2022 WO 54'304'626 => IN ACCORDANCE WITH AMM 24-21-51-400-040E THE IDG (2) WAS IN
- [SDR ANCF20220303011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ANCF20220303011.md): None · none · Feb 26, 2022 · N726AV · Airbus A319115 · Cargo/Baggage Doors
  > PILOT REPORT 26.FEB.2022 WO 54'304'626 => (CRITICAL PRIORITY) AFT CARGO DOOR OPEN APPEARED ON ECAM AFTER TOF. ACTIONS TAKEN 26.FEB.2022 WO 54'304'626 => AFT CARGO DOOR INDICATION ENTERED ON MEL 52-70-01 ITEM 3 DOOR MUST BE CHECK CLOSED AND SECURE BEFORE F
- [SDR AALA202104139006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202104139006.md): Fuel Filter · clogged · Apr 11, 2021 · N9026C · Airbus A319115 · Engine Fuel Distribution
  > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DFW DUE TO A #1 ENGINE FUEL FILTER CLOG MESSAGE. NO EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED AND THE AIRCRAFT LANDED SAFELY WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. REPLACED #1 ENGINE FUEL FILTER (AALA202104139006) PER TASK CARD 26C40073001 AND FUEL
- [SDR AALA202104139007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202104139007.md): Switch · faulted · Apr 11, 2021 · N9026C · Airbus A319115 · Engine Fuel Distribution
  > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DFW DUE TO A #1 ENGINE FUEL FILTER CLOG MESSAGE. NO EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED AND THE AIRCRAFT LANDED SAFELY WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. REPLACED #1 ENGINE FUEL FILTER (AALA202104139006) PER TASK CARD 26C40073001 AND FUEL
- [SDR AALA202103119011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202103119011.md): Engine · bird ingestion · Mar 9, 2021 · N9021H · Airbus A319115 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: BIRD STRIKE ON #1 ENGINE AFTER TAKEOFF AT APPROXIMATELY 700 FEET, ENGINE VIBRATION ON #1 WAS 9.9. AN EMEREGENCY WAS DECLARED AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO ORD WHERE IT LANDED SAFELY WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. REPLACED #1 ENGINE AND ACCOMP
- [SDR ANCF20210127008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ANCF20210127008.md): Engine · failed · Jan 24, 2021 · N422AV · Airbus A319115 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > N422AV FLIGHT 9331 CLO-BOG. DURING ENGINE NR 2 START APPEARS SPARKS OBSERVED Y GROUND PERSONNEL. CORRECTIVE ACTION: IN ACCORDANCE WITH AMM 80-11-10 PB 401, THE PNEUMATIC STARTER WAS REPLACED, AND AMM 80-11-20 PB 401 THE STARTER SHUTOFF VALVE WAS REPLACED. E
- [SDR AALA202101139002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202101139002.md): Pressure Switch · warning message · Jan 12, 2021 · N70020 · Airbus A319115 · Engine Fuel Distribution
  > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED. DURING CLIMB AN ENGINE 1 FUEL FILTER CLOG MESSAGE APPEARED AND AGAIN DURING CRUISE. THE AIRCRAFT DIVERTED TO MIA WHERE IT LANDED SAFELY WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. NO EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED. REMOVED AND REPLACED FUEL DIFFERENTIAL PRESS
- [SDR AALA202010129028](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202010129028.md): Engine · stalled · Oct 10, 2020 · N9017P · Airbus A319115 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED. FLIGHT CREW REPORTED THAT THE NR 2 ENGINE STALLED TWICE DURING DESCENT. RECEIVED AN ECAM MESSAGE AND HEARD THE ENGINE STALL. THE ENGINE RESPOOLED AFTER STALL. MAINTENANCE REPORTED FINDING 4TH STAGE COMPRESSOR BLADE DAMAGE DURING THE
- [SDR AALA202001149010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202001149010.md): Warning System · activated · Jan 13, 2020 · N70020 · Airbus A319115 · Power Lever
  > AIRCRAFT NOT GROUNDED: REJECTED TAKEOFF 50-60 KNOTS - BRAKE TEMP HIGHEST 275C - LGA RUNAWAY 13 DUE TO "THRUST LEVERS NOT SET" ANNUNICATION. VISUALLY INSPECTED ALL TIRES AND BRAKES, FOUND NO DAMAGE AS IAW MCM-05-96-10 BRAKE TEMPS NOT MEET EXCEEDANCE OPS CKS NOR
- [SDR ANCF2019042601](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ANCF2019042601.md): Engine · abnormal · Apr 26, 2019 · N691AV · Airbus A319115 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > ABR 6. DURING TAKE OFF EGT ON ENGINE #2 OVERLIMIT 970° UNTIL THE TRUSH REDUCTION. CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: ABR 7. IN ACCORDANCE WITH TSM 77-00-00-810-849-A STEP 4.A.1 AND AMM 72-00-00-200-008 STEP 4.B.1 AND 3 THE POWER RANGE WHERE THE ENGINE OVERTEMPERATURE OCCURED
- [SDR AALA201808086004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201808086004.md): O-Ring · leaking · Aug 5, 2018 · N9019F · Airbus A319115 · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > AFTER TAKEOFF, RIGHT ENGINE OIL QUANTITY FELL AS OIL PRESSURE BEGAN TO FLUXUATE FROM 42 PSI TO 30 PSI. RIGHT ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN DUE TO LOW OIL QUANTITY AND EMERGENCY DECLARED. FLIGHT LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED. MAINTENANCE REPLA
- [SDR ANCF2018073100315](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ANCF2018073100315.md): Engine · power loss · Jul 31, 2018 · N422AV · Airbus A319115 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > CRUISING AT FLIGHT LEVEL 350 FL, THE N1 OF BOTH ENGINES BEGAN TO FALL 83.4% TO A MINIMUM OF 58.5%, THEN TO 35000 FEET OF HEIGHT WAS RE-INCREASED AND THE MASTER CAUTION ALARM IS ACTIVATED FOR 5 SECONDS. PERFORMED ENGINE 1 BOROSCOPE, FOUND SATISFACTORY
- [SDR AALA201711069017](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201711069017.md): Filter Element · faulty · Nov 5, 2017 · N9022G · Airbus A319115 · Engine Fuel Distribution
  > AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: ENROUTE RECEIVED ECAM ENGINE 1 FILTER CLOG. REPLACED LEFT ENGINE FUEL FILTER ELEMENT PER MM 73-11-00. ACCOMPLISHED LEAKS CHECK PER MM 71-00-00.
- [SDR AALA201706299018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201706299018.md): Sensor · faulted · Jun 28, 2017 · N8030F · Airbus A319115 · Fuel Control/Turbine Engines
  > TAKE OFF ABORTED. ENGINE SAT EXCEEDS FLEX TEMPERATURE, CAUTION APPEARED ON UPPER ECAM WHEN THROTTLES ADVANCED FOR TAKEOFF WITH MASTER CAUTION LIGHTS. SUBSEQUENT TOGA TAKEOFF NORMAL. NO OTHER ABNORMAL INDICATIONS. FLEX TEMPERATURE WAS SELECTED AT 57 FOR INITIAL
- [SDR AALA20170205004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20170205004.md): Bleed Valve · faulty · Feb 5, 2017 · N9025B · Airbus A319115 · Compressor Bleed Valve
  > AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED. EMERGENCY DECLARED. MIA-BOG FLIGHT RETURNED TO MIA ACCOUNT LEFT ENGINE STALLS AND VIBRATIONS. OVERWEIGHT LANDING UNEVENTFUL. REMOVED AND REPLACED INTERMEDIATE PRESSURE BLEED CHECK VALVE IAW AMM 36-11-41. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR ANCF2015080801](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ANCF2015080801.md): Controller · leaking · Aug 8, 2015 · N422AV · Airbus A319115 · Engine Cooling System
  > ENGINE 2 FUEL LEAK BY MAST DRAIN. IAW AMM TASK 75-21-10-000 400-002 THE HPTACC WAS R & R. IAW AMM TASK 71-00-00-710 -006 MINIMUM IDE CHECK FOR LEAKS OF RT ENG WAS ACCOMPLISHED, NO FOUND LEAKS. OPERATIONAL TEST OF FADEC WITH ENG MOTORING WAS ACCOMPLISHED SAT
- [SDR ANCF2015030804](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ANCF2015030804.md): Ignition Sys · faulted · Mar 8, 2015 · N723AV · Airbus A319115 · Ignition Switching
  > ENGINE 1 IGN A FAULT. IAW TSM 74-00-00-810-801A FAILURE OF THE IGN SYS ENG 1 WAS ACCOMPLISHED. AMM 74-00-00-710-043 OPERATIONAL TEST OF THE IGN SYS A & B ENG 1 WAS PERFORMED, TESTED SUCCESSFUL.
- [SDR AALA20141129008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA20141129008.md): Starter · disintegrated · Nov 29, 2014 · N9006 · Airbus A319115 · Engine Starter
  > DURING NR 1 ENG START, PUSH CREW REPORTED SPARKS & SMOKE COMING FROM NR 1 ENG COWL. ENG START ABORTED. R & R STARTER. SYS CHECKED NORMAL.
- [SDR ANCF2014011000182](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ANCF2014011000182.md): Pump · malfunctioned · Feb 27, 2014 · N519AV · Airbus A319115 · Fuel Boost Pump
  > FUEL CTR TANK PUMP NR 2 INOPERATIVE ON DMI & CTR TANK PUMP NR 1 NO FEED, IAW WITH CREW INFORMATION. LANDING AT 04:11 HCOL, 09:11 GMT, 27 FEB 2014. DUE BOG LOCAL AREA FLYING PROCEDURES TO AVOID OVERWEIGHT LANDING CONDITION. PENDING TSM & PUMP NR 2 REPLACEMENT
- [SDR ANCF2013100900171](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ANCF2013100900171.md): O-Ring · failed · Oct 9, 2013 · N647AV · Airbus A319115 · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > DURING CRUISE, ECM ADV ENGINE OIL QTY WAS PRESENT, ENGINE OIL QTY WENT DOWN TO 1,5 QTS, ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN IN FLIGHT IAW AMM 79-21-1-92-2-B, SUB-TASK-79-21-1-2-58-A ITEM 4. DRAIN PLUG IN THE MAIN OIL SUPPLY FILTER AND O-RINGS WERE REPLACED, IAW AMM-71-71-3-

## 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 = 'CFM565B7'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/cfm-international-cfm56-5b7-series/reports

---
OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.