# Service difficulty reports: Pratt & Whitney PW2037(M)

A list on [Pratt & Whitney PW2037(M)](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-pw2037-m.md).

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- [SDR I5PA2026101488801](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/I5PA2026101488801.md): Chip Detector · damaged · Oct 14, 2026 · N888LT · Boeing 757230 · Turbine Engine Accessory Drive
  > ETOPS SIGNIFICANT REPORT, FOUND CHIP DETECTOR ON THE OIL SCAVENGE LINE FROM THE ANGLE GEARBOX ON THE LT ENGINE DAMAGED. REPLACED THE CHIP DETECTOR IAW AMM.
- [SDR DALA2026100605523](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2026100605523.md): Engine · making metal · Oct 4, 2026 · N6715C · Boeing 757232 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > IFSD/DIV- AIRCRAFT DIVERTED TO BZE DUE TO LEFT ENGINE OIL FILTER MESSAGE. FLIGHT CREW FOLLOWED QRH AND SHUTDOWN ENGINE. METAL FOUND ON MCDS AND OIL FILTER, REPLACED NR 1 ENGINE. OPS CHECK NORMAL. (9522744)(AIRCRAFT GROUNDED)
- [SDR DALA2026092805377](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2026092805377.md): Oil System · leaking · Sep 23, 2026 · N711ZX · Boeing 757231 · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > ATB- DUE ODOR IN THE FLIGHT DECK DURING CLIMB. REPLACED LEFT ENGINE. REMOVED OIL CONTAMINATION FROM PACK AND PNEUM SYSTEM. REPLACE BOTH RECIRC FILTER. OPS NORMAL. (AIRCRAFT GROUNDED)
- [SDR I5PA2026092288807](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/I5PA2026092288807.md): Probe · damaged · Sep 22, 2026 · N688SL · Boeing 757230 · Engine EGT/TIT Indicating System
  > ETOPS SIGNIFICANT REPORT, RT ENGINE EGT WENT BLANK. REPLACED RH EGT PROBE IAW AMM DUE TO FINDING ONE LOOSE STUD DURING INSPECTION.
- [SDR I5PA2026092168812](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/I5PA2026092168812.md): Valve · faulty · Sep 21, 2026 · N688SL · Boeing 757230 · Pneumatic Distribution System
  > ETOPS SIGNIFICANT REPORT, LT ENGINE PNEUMATIC HEALTH CHECK REQUIRED - PERFORMED PNEUMATIC HEALTH CHECK PER AMM, FOUND HPSOV FAULTY. REPLACED HPSOV PER AMM
- [SDR I5PA2026091688806](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/I5PA2026091688806.md): Sensor · inoperative · Sep 16, 2026 · N888LT · Boeing 757230 · Engine Fuel and Control
  > ETOPS SIGNIFICANT REPORT - RH PRI/SEC T2 OR ADC/EEC EPCS STATUS MESSAGE DISPLAYED - REPLACED RIGHT ENGINE PTS SENSOR PER AMM
- [SDR I5PA2026091688805](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/I5PA2026091688805.md): Blade · damaged · Sep 15, 2026 · N888LT · Boeing 757230 · Turbine Engine Compressor Section
  > ETOPS - RH ENGINE FAN BLADE NUMBER 16 FOUND WITH A TEAR ON THE LEADING EDGE - REPLACED FAN BLADE 16 AND 34 PER AMM AS A MATCHED MOMENT WEIGHT
- [SDR DALA2026091605170](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2026091605170.md): Shutoff Valve · faulted · Sep 11, 2026 · N709TW · Boeing 7572Q8 · Cabin Cooling System
  > ATB- DUE TO CABIN ALT WARNING CAUSED FROM LEFT BLEED TRIP CAUSING LEFT PACK OFF WITH RIGHT PACK ON MEL. O2 MASKS DEPLOYED. REPLACED HPSOV. REPLACED FAN AIR TEMP SENSOR AND OVER TEMP SENSOR. OPS CHECK NORMAL. (8644527) (AIRCRAFT GROUNGED)
- [SDR DALA2026091605171](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2026091605171.md): Pump · faulted · Sep 11, 2026 · N654DL · Boeing 757232 · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND DIVERTED TO LAS DUE TO LEFT ENGINE OIL TEMP IN THE AMBER BAND DURING CLIMB. REPLACED LEFT OIL PUMP, AIR OIL COOLER, FUEL OIL HEAT EXCHANGER AND CONTROL VALVE. OPS CHECK GOOD.(8869388)(AIRCRAFT GROUNDED)
- [SDR I5PA2026090968805](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/I5PA2026090968805.md): Chip Detector · missing · Sep 9, 2026 · N688SL · Boeing 757230 · Turbine Engine Accessory Drive
  > ETOPS SIGNIFICANT REPORT. RT ENGINE CHIP DETECTOR MISSING DURING INSPECTION. REPLACED RT CHIP DETECTOR IAW APPLICABLE AMM
- [SDR I5PA2026090888802](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/I5PA2026090888802.md): Idg · inoperative · Sep 8, 2026 · N888LT · Boeing 757230 · AC Generator-Alternator
  > TOPS SIGNIFICANT REPORT. LEFT IDG INOPERATIVE, ON MEL. REPLACED LH IDG PER APPLICABLE AMM
- [SDR I5PA2026083068807](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/I5PA2026083068807.md): Igniter · worn · Aug 30, 2026 · N688SL · Boeing 757230 · Spark Plug/Igniter
  > ETOPS SIGNIFICANT REPORT, RT ENGINE UPPER IGNITER PLUG WORN. REPLACED IGNITER PLUG IAW AMM.
- [SDR I5PA2026083068808](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/I5PA2026083068808.md): Circuit Card · inoperative · Aug 30, 2026 · N688SL · Boeing 757230 · Fire Detection
  > ETOPS SIGNIFICANT REPORT, LT ENGINE FIRE LOOP 1 STATUS MESSAGE. REPLACED AFOLTS NR 1 CARD IAW AMM.
- [SDR DALA2026080404481](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2026080404481.md): Tube · leaking · Aug 1, 2026 · N67171 · Boeing 757232 · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > DECLARED EMERGENCY FOR RIGHT ENGINE ENCOUNTERED A LOSS OF OIL QUANTITY IN FLIGHT. THE LOW PRESSURE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, OIL PRESSURE MAINTAINED WITHIN THE YELLOW BAND THROUGHOUT LANDING. REPLACED RIGHT ENGINE GENERATOR AND TUBE. LEAK CHECK GOOD. (8605190)(AIRC
- [SDR DALA2026080404482](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2026080404482.md): Engine · fire · Jul 30, 2026 · N662DN · Boeing 757232 · Turbine Engine Combustion Section
  > FLIGHT CREW PERFORMING AIR TURN BACK DUE TO LEFT ENGINE FIRE INDICATION. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND FOUND DAMAGE TO COMBUSTOR CASE (APPROXIMATELY 12 O'CLOCK POSITION), REPLACED NUMBER 1 ENGINE.(1728164)(AIRCRAFT GROUNDED)
- [SDR DALA2026073104430](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2026073104430.md): Combustion Case · damaged · Jul 24, 2026 · N662DN · Boeing 757232 · Turbine Engine Combustion Section
  > ATB, IFSD - FLIGHT CREW PERFORMING AIR TURN BACK DUE TO LEFT ENGINE FIRE INDICATION. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND FOUND DAMAGE TO COMBUSTOR CASE (APPROXIMATELY 12 O'CLOCK POSITION), ENGINE CHANGE REQUIRED.(A011187)(AIRCRAFT GROUNDED)
- [SDR DALA2026071704229](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2026071704229.md): Engine · hung start · Jul 16, 2026 · N551NW · Boeing 757251 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > HUNG START ON #1 ENGINE N2 38% GROUND CREW REPORTED SMOKE AND FIRE, QRH RAN FOR POSSIBLE TAIL PIPE FIRE AND ABORTED ENGINE START. REPLACED STARTER IAW AMM 80-11 AND REPLACED START VALVE IAW AMM 80-11 ALL CHECKS GOOD. (LP 8785556 - AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED)
- [SDR I5PA2026071575701](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/I5PA2026071575701.md): Pilot Valve · inoperative · Jul 15, 2026 · N757QM · Boeing 75729J · Pneumatic Distribution System
  > FLIGHT 305, RT ENG BLEED ISSUES. R & R RT ENG HS PILOT IAW AMM, OPS CHKD NORMAL.
- [SDR I5PA2026071575702](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/I5PA2026071575702.md): Shutoff Valve · inoperative · Jul 15, 2026 · N757QM · Boeing 75729J · Pneumatic Distribution System
  > FLIGHT 305, RT ENG BLEED ISSUES. R & R RT ENG HPSOV PER AMM OPS CHECK NORMAL.
- [SDR I5PA2026071088801](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/I5PA2026071088801.md): Ldvt · faulty · Jul 10, 2026 · N888LT · Boeing 757230 · Engine Thrust Reverser
  > DEFERRED LT THRUST REVERSER DUE TO LT ENG REVERSER, LT ENG SEC CONT STATUS MSG. R & R LT ENG LDVT IAW AMM, OPS CHKD NORMAL.
- [SDR DALA2026070703948](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2026070703948.md): Pump · faulted · Jul 3, 2026 · N820DX · Boeing 75726D · Engine Fuel Pump
  > ATO- DISCONTINUED TAKEOFF AT 40 KNOTS DUE TO NO ACCELERATION RIGHT ENGINE. INSPECTED 2.5 BLEED SYSTEM WITH NTF. REPLACED FUEL PUMP, FUEL CONTROL, EEC, AND 14TH STAGE CONVERTER VALVE. RUN AND OPS CHECKS GOOD. (8328120)(AIRCRAFT GROUNDED)
- [SDR I5PA2026062975708](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/I5PA2026062975708.md): Eec · faulted · Jun 29, 2026 · N757QM · Boeing 75729J · Fuel Controlling System
  > LEFT ENGINE HIGH EGT. R & R LT ENGINE EEC IAW AMM.
- [SDR I5PA2026062275704](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/I5PA2026062275704.md): Idg · inoperative · Jun 22, 2026 · N757QM · Boeing 75729J · AC Generator-Alternator
  > RIGHT ENG IDG INOPERATIVE. (DEFERRED PER MEL 24-00-01). R & R RT ENG IDG IAW AMM, OPS CHKD NORMAL.
- [SDR DALA2026061603614](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2026061603614.md): Igniter · faulty · Jun 14, 2026 · N685DA · Boeing 757232 · Spark Plug/Igniter
  > ABORTED ENGINE START RIGHT ENGINE, STRONG FUEL SMELL IN CABIN. MAINT ADVISED START AGAIN ON BOTH IGNITORS, WITH NORMAL START INDICATIONS, AGIN STRONG FUEL SMELL IN CABIN, WITH PAX COMPLAINTS. REMOVED AND REPLACED #1 IGNITION EXCITER BOX IAW AMM B757 74-11. R
- [SDR DALA2026060603411](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2026060603411.md): Engine · power loss · Jun 6, 2026 · N584NW · Boeing 757351 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > ATO- DISCONTINUED TAKEOFF AT 15 KNOTS DUE TO NO ACCEL ON THE RIGHT ENGINE. REPLACED RIGHT ENGINE. (LP 6457816, 1630475 - AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED)
- [SDR DALA2026060503403](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2026060503403.md): Oil Cooler · odor · Jun 4, 2026 · N689DL · Boeing 757232 · Engine Oil Cooler
  > CREW REPORTED EXHAUST ODOR IN AFT CABIN ON TAKEOFF AND TOP OF DESCENT. EMERGENCY DECLARED DURING APPROACH. ROAD TRIP. REPLACED AIR/OIL COOLER. (LP 8075720, 1628492 - AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED)
- [SDR DALA2026050602879](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2026050602879.md): Sensor · leaking · May 5, 2026 · N554NW · Boeing 757251 · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > AIRCRAFT DIVERTED TO MCO DUE TO LEFT ENGINE IFSD DUE TO ZERO OIL PRESSURE AND OIL QUANTITY. FOUND OIL TEMP SENSOR LEAKING AND PACKING DETERIORATED. COMPLETED WINDMILL INSPECTION WITH NO FINDINGS.
- [SDR I5PA2026042175704](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/I5PA2026042175704.md): Eec · faulty · Apr 21, 2026 · N757QM · Boeing 75729J · Fuel Controlling System
  > FLIGHT MGE601. LT ENG LOW OIL PRESS AFTER LANDING. FOUND FAULTY EEC. R/R LH ENG EEC PER AMM, OPS CHECK NORMAL.
- [SDR I5PA2026040875701](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/I5PA2026040875701.md): Shaft · sheared · Apr 8, 2026 · N757QM · Boeing 75729J · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), Main
  > LEFT ENG HYDRAULIC PUMP. LEFT ENG EDP SHAFT FOUND SHEARED. R/R LEFT ENG EDP PER AMM. OPS CHECK, LEAK CHECK OK.
- [SDR I5PA2026033075709](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/I5PA2026033075709.md): Fuel Control · faulted · Mar 30, 2026 · N757QM · Boeing 75729J · Fuel Control/Turbine Engines
  > FLIGHT MGE301, RIGHT ENGINE HUNG START. FOUND FCU/EEC EPCS MESSAGE, REPLACED FCU PER AMM.
- [SDR I5PA2026033075710](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/I5PA2026033075710.md): Igniter · worn · Mar 30, 2026 · N757QM · Boeing 75729J · Spark Plug/Igniter
  > FLIGHT MGE301, RIGHT ENGINE HUNG START. FOUND UPPER IGNITER PLUG WORN TO LIMITS. REPLACED IGNITER PLUG PER AMM.
- [SDR I5PA2026031975708](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/I5PA2026031975708.md): Starter · faulted · Mar 19, 2026 · N757QM · Boeing 75729J · Engine Starter
  > RIGHT ENGINE SLOW TO START. REPLACED RT ENGINE STARTER IAW AMM.
- [SDR DALA2026031801876](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2026031801876.md): Eec · failed · Mar 17, 2026 · N551NW · Boeing 757251 · Fuel Controlling System
  > ATO- DISCONTINUED TAKEOFF AROUND 40 KNOTS DUE TO LEFT ENGINE FAILURE. FOUND EPCS P EEC AND P 275-16, INSP AND CLEANED EEC PB SENSE SYS AND R & R EEC.
- [SDR DALA2026031801878](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2026031801878.md): Pump · odor · Mar 17, 2026 · N687DL · Boeing 757232 · Turbine Engine Oil System
  > STRANGE ODOR IN THE COCKPIT WHEN DESCENDING THROUGH 10,000 FT ON TWO CONSECUTIVE LEGS. R&R NR 1 ENG LUBE & SCAVENGE PUMP IAW B757 AMM 79 -21-04. PERFORMED TEST 3A REF B757 AMM 71-00. OPS/LEAK CK GOOD. C/W STEP 11 PER B757 AMM 71-00-00. REF MD LOG 1496598. (8
- [SDR I5PA2026031588802](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/I5PA2026031588802.md): Start Valve · inoperative · Mar 15, 2026 · N888LT · Boeing 757230 · Engine Start Valves/Controls
  > RIGHT ENGINE START VALVE FAILED TO OPEN. REPLACED RIGHT ENGINE START VALVE PER AMM.
- [SDR I5PA2026031588803](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/I5PA2026031588803.md): Starter · inoperative · Mar 15, 2026 · N888LT · Boeing 757230 · Engine Starter
  > RIGHT ENGINE SLOW TO START. REPLACED RIGHT ENGINE STARTER PER AMM.
- [SDR I5PA2026031575705](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/I5PA2026031575705.md): Converter · leaking · Mar 15, 2026 · N757QM · Boeing 75729J · Pneumatic Distribution System
  > FLIGHT MGE600 - ESI / (AIR RETURN) RIGHT ENGINE BLEED OFF MESSAGE ON T/O. NO DUCT PRESSURE ON RIGHT SIDE. PERFORMED FIM, FOUND RFCC LEAKING. REPLACED RFCC IAW AMM.
- [SDR I5PA2026031075701](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/I5PA2026031075701.md): Transmitter · intermittent · Mar 10, 2026 · N757QM · Boeing 75729J · Fuel Flow Indicating
  > RIGHT ENGINE FUEL FLOW INDICATION INTERMITTENT. REPLACED FUEL FLOW TRANSMITTER IAW AMM.
- [SDR I5PA2026013068803](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/I5PA2026013068803.md): Pilot Valve · faulted · Jan 30, 2026 · N688SL · Boeing 757230 · Pneumatic Distribution System
  > DEFERRED RT ENG HPSOV IAW MEL 36-11-02. R & R RT ENG HIGH STAGE PILOT PER AMM 36-11-08.
- [SDR DALA2026013000727](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2026013000727.md): Fuel Control · faulted · Jan 29, 2026 · N650DL · Boeing 757232 · Fuel Control/Turbine Engines
  > DURING LEFT ENGINE START, LEFT ENGINE EXPERIENCED A TAIL PIPE FIRE. FLIGHT CREW FOLLOWED QRH. ARFF RESPONDED AND SPRAYED WATER ON THE ENGINE. FOUND P/S PDIU/EEC EPCS MESSAGE. REPLACED EEC, FCU, PDIU, PMA STATOR AND ROTOR.
- [SDR I5PA2026020188801](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/I5PA2026020188801.md): Pump · leaking · Jan 29, 2026 · N888LT · Boeing 757230 · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), Main
  > MX FOUND HYD LEAK AT THE RT ENG. R & R THE RT ENGINE EDP IAW AMM 29-11-05.
- [SDR DALA2026012700634](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2026012700634.md): Starter · failed · Jan 26, 2026 · N544US · Boeing 757251 · Engine Starter
  > FLAMES & SPARKS COMING FROM THE RT ENGINE DURING TAKEOFF. ACCOMPANIED BY FUMES IN REAR CABIN, CONFIRMED BY FA'S. INSPECTED NR 2 ENGINE FOR DAMAGE, NO TROUBLE FOUND. INSPECTED FOR LEAKS, NO LEAKS NOTED. FOUND METAL ON STARTER CHIP DETECTOR, R & R THE STAR
- [SDR I5PA2026011988801](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/I5PA2026011988801.md): Anti-Ice Valve · sticking · Jan 18, 2026 · N688SL · Boeing 757230 · Engine Anti-Icing System
  > LEFT ENG ANTI-ICE VALVE STICKING. R & R LT ENG ANTI-ICE VALVE IAW AMM 30-21-03. OP CHECKED NORMAL.
- [SDR DALA2026012000420](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2026012000420.md): Bushing · missing · Jan 17, 2026 · N654DL · Boeing 757232 · Engine Mount Section
  > NUMBER 2 ENGINE PYLON BULKHEAD, AFT ENGINE MOUNT FORWARD SHEAR PIN BUSHING NOT INSTALLED. PERFORMED FPI ON AFT ENGINE MOUNT FORWARD SHEAR PIN BORE REF. SOPM 20-20-02 & DAL P.S. 900-6-3 NO.2, REAMED FORWARD SHEAR PIN BORE TO.9535" IAW SRM 54-51-02- 2R-2. PER
- [SDR DALA2025123009523](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2025123009523.md): Fuel Control · faulted · Dec 29, 2025 · N823DX · Boeing 75726D · Fuel Controlling System
  > ATB/DE, LEFT ENGINE COMPRESSOR STALL DURING CLIMB. PULLED THROTTLES BACK AND ENGINE WAS STABLE. BORESCOPE COMPLETED WITH NO FINDINGS, REPLACED FCU.
- [SDR DALA2025122909481](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2025122909481.md): Oil System · low pressure · Dec 25, 2025 · N585NW · Boeing 757351 · Engine Oil Pressure
  > ATB/IFSD/DE - AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DTW DUE TO RIGHT ENGINE IFSD DUE TO ZERO OIL PRESSURE AND OIL QUANTITY. RIGHT ENGINE OPERATED ABOVE IDLE POWER WITH ZERO OIL PRESSURE AND OIL QUANTITY, REMOVED AND REPLACED ENGINE.
- [SDR DALA2025121609174](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2025121609174.md): Fuel Control · faulted · Dec 13, 2025 · N6705Y · Boeing 757232 · Fuel Controlling System
  > MISC/DE INTO ATL DUE TO RIGHT ENGINE INDICATION FLUX. REPLACED FUEL CONTROL UNIT AND 14TH STAGE BLEED CONVERTER VALVE.
- [SDR I5PA2025111688801](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/I5PA2025111688801.md): Oil System · low pressure · Nov 16, 2025 · N888LT · Boeing 757230 · Engine Oil Pressure
  > MGE305 (N888LT) DECLARED AN EMERGENCY DUE TO LOSS OF OIL QUANTITY AND PRESSURE ON THE LEFT ENGINE JUST PRIOR TO TOP OF DESCENT. ACFT LANDED SAFELY WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. ACFT CURRENTLY AOG. OPEN
- [SDR DALA2025102207745](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DALA2025102207745.md): Engine · making metal · Oct 22, 2025 · N6712B · Boeing 757232 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
  > IFSD/DIV/DE- DIVERTED TO SAL DUE TO LEFT ENGINE FAILURE. MAINTENANCE FOUND METAL ON CHIP DETECTORS, REMOVED AND REPLACED ENGINE.
- [SDR I5PA2025091768801](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/I5PA2025091768801.md): Ignition Lead · damaged · Sep 17, 2025 · N688SL · Boeing 757230 · Ignition Harness (Distribution)
  > RIGHT ENGINE IGNITION SYSTEM 1 INOP. PERFORMED FIM, FOUND SYSTEM 1 IGNITION LEAD DAMAGED. REPLACED IGNITION LEAD PER APPLICABLE AMM.

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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 = 'PW2037'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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