# Service difficulty reports: Boeing 737-8K5

A list on [Boeing 737-8K5](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-737-8k5.md).

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- [SDR SCNA20261015431](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20261015431.md): Charger · inoperative · Oct 14, 2026 · N842SY · Boeing 7378K5 · Emergency Lighting
  > EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOP ON LAYOVER. REMOVED AND REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHT CHARGER AND BATTERY PACK IAW AMM 33-51-06. OPS CHECK GOOD
- [SDR SCNA20260928412](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20260928412.md): Brake · no discrepancy · Sep 27, 2026 · N851SY · Boeing 7378K5 · Landing Gear Brake System
  > AIRCRAFT PULLS HARD LEFT WHEN BRAKING. PERFORMED TROUBLESHOOTING IAW FIM 32-42 TASK 816. NO DEFECTS OBSERVED. DETERMINED TO BE INTERMITTENT FAULT PER FIM.
- [SDR SCNA20260928411](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20260928411.md): Director · malfunctioned · Sep 27, 2026 · N842SY · Boeing 7378K5 · Autopilot System
  > BOTH FLIGHT DIRECTORS DISAPPEARED ON SHORT FINAL WHILE FLYING AN ILS. PERFORMED DFCS BITE REF FIM 22-11 TASK 801. FOUND FAULT FOR FLIGHT DIRECTOR. PERFORMED DFCS (DIGITAL FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM) FLIGHT DIRECTOR TEST. TEST FAILED. REMOVED AND REPLACED MODE CCON
- [SDR SCNA20260914391](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20260914391.md): Slide · unsecure · Sep 13, 2026 · N844SY · Boeing 7378K5 · Escape Slide
  > R1 DOOR SLIDE SHOWING FROM UNDER TRIM COVERING. INSPECTED R1 SLIDE GIRT BAR IAW AMM 25-66-01. NO DEFECT NOTED. AC OK FOR SERVICE.
- [SDR SCNA20260908380](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20260908380.md): Pin · broken · Sep 4, 2026 · N842SY · Boeing 7378K5 · Passenger/Crew Doors
  > L2 DOOR SLIDE ARM LATCH BLOCKER ASSY (PIN) BROKEN. REMOVED AND REPLACED L2 DOOR SLIDE ARM LATCH BLOCKER ASSY IAW AMM 26-66-01.
- [SDR SCNA20260806340](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20260806340.md): Slide · dislodged · Aug 5, 2026 · N851SY · Boeing 7378K5 · Escape Slide
  > 1L YELLOW PART OF THE SLIDE IS COMING OUT OF ITS HOUSING. OPEN
- [SDR SCNA20260717310](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20260717310.md): Bracket · out of adjust · Jul 17, 2026 · N851SY · Boeing 7378K5 · Emergency Equipment
  > 1L DOOR GIRT BAR STICKS IN BRACKETS, HARD TO REMOVE. ADJUSTED GIRT BAR BRACKET. EASILY REMOVEABLE. OK FOR SERVICE. REF MM 25-66-01
- [SDR SCNA20260713290S](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20260713290S.md): Fastener · damaged · Jul 11, 2026 · N851SY · Boeing 7378K5 · Emergency Equipment
  > REMOVED TEMP FASTNER AND REPLACED WITH RIVET REF SRM 51-40-02. OK FOR SERVICE. THIS CLEARS GMM/MTI
- [SDR SCNA20260706282](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20260706282.md): Cradle · out of adjust · Jul 5, 2026 · N851SY · Boeing 7378K5 · Emergency Equipment
  > L1 GIRT BAR CRADLE LOOSE. ADJUSTED L1 GIRT BAR CRADLE IAW AMM 25-66-01. NO DEFECT NOTED AT THIS TIME.
- [SDR SCNA20260706281](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20260706281.md): Hook · loose · Jul 2, 2026 · N851SY · Boeing 7378K5 · Emergency Equipment
  > L1 GIRT BAR J-HOOK IS LOOSE. ADJUSTED L1 DOOR J-HOOK REF AMM 25-66-01. OPS CHECK GOOD ACFT OK FOR SERVICE.
- [SDR SCNA20260702280](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20260702280.md): Hook · loose · Jul 2, 2026 · N851SY · Boeing 7378K5 · Emergency Equipment
  > L1 GIRT BAR J-HOOK IS LOOSE. ADJUSTED L1 DOOR J-HOOK REF AMM 25-66-01. OPS CHECK GOOD. ACFT OK FOR SERVICE.
- [SDR SCNA20260519208](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20260519208.md): Girt Bar · detached · May 19, 2026 · N844SY · Boeing 7378K5 · Emergency Equipment
  > R1 WAS OPENED TO LOAD WHEEL CHAIRS WHEN WE WENT TO CLOSE THE DOOR, THE GIRT BAR FELL OFF AND GOT JAMMED. THE SLIDE LOOKS NORMAL. PERFORMED INSPECTION OF THE SLIDE AND GIRT BAR IAW AMM 25-66-01. NO DEFECTS NOTED AT THIS TIME. ACFT OK FOR SERVICE.
- [SDR SCNA20260504184](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20260504184.md): Battery Pack · inoperative · May 3, 2026 · N851SY · Boeing 7378K5 · Emergency Lighting
  > FWD CABIN LT SIDE EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOP. R & R LT FWD CABIN EMERGENCY LIGHT CHARGER ASSY IAW AMM 33-51-06-960-806 AND REPLACED BATTERY PACK IAW AMM 33-51-06-960-805. OPS CHECK GOOD AT THIS TIME.
- [SDR SCNA20260504183](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20260504183.md): Battery Pack · inoperative · May 3, 2026 · N851SY · Boeing 7378K5 · Emergency Lighting
  > FWD R/H SECTION OF EMERGENCY LIGHTS WILL NOT STAY ILLUMINATED LONGER THAN 30 SECONDS. R & R BATTERY PACK IAW AMM 33-51-06-960-805, OPS CHECK GOOD AT THIS TIME.
- [SDR SCNA20260406149](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20260406149.md): Slide · detached · Apr 5, 2026 · N844SY · Boeing 7378K5 · Escape Slide
  > L1 EMERGENCY SLIDE FELL OUT OF HOLDER WHEN L1 DOOR WAS OPENED DOOR WAS DISARMED. REINSTALLED ESCAPE SLIDE IAW AMM 25-66-01.
- [SDR SCNA20260325138](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20260325138.md): Sign · loose · Mar 24, 2026 · N844SY · Boeing 7378K5 · Emergency Lighting
  > AFT GALLEY AISLE EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN IN CEILING LOOSE. REMOVED AND REPLACED EXIT SIGN REF AMM 33-51-01-960-802. ALL CHECKS GOOD.
- [SDR SCN2026F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCN2026F00000.md): Unknown · odor · Feb 11, 2026 · N851SY · Boeing 7378K5 · Air Distribution System
  > AFT FA'S REPORTED FAINT ODOR AKIN TO ELECTRICAL BURNING DURING DESCENT AND APPROACH IN THE VICINITY OF THE AFT LAVATORY.
- [SDR SCNA20260213078](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20260213078.md): Sign · detached · Feb 11, 2026 · N851SY · Boeing 7378K5 · Emergency Lighting
  > SIGN OUTSIDE AFT LEFT LAV LOOSE WITH ELECTRICAL WIRING SHOWING. WORK ACCOMPLISHED: R & R LIGHT REF AMM 33-51-14 OPS TEST GOOD OK FOR SERIVCE
- [SDR SCNA20260120035](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20260120035.md): Bustle · loose · Jan 18, 2026 · N842SY · Boeing 7378K5 · Escape Slide
  > L1 BORDING DOOR SLIDE VIEWING PANEL LOOSE. RESECURED WINDOW TO L1 SLIDE BUSTLE IAW AMM 25-66-00. OKAY FOR SERVICE.
- [SDR SCNA20260106013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20260106013.md): Battery Pack · inoperative · Jan 5, 2026 · N842SY · Boeing 7378K5 · Emergency Lighting
  > RIGHT EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERATIVE. R & R M1671 BATTERY PACK IAW AMM 33-51-06. EMERGENCY LIGHT OPS CHECKED GOOD IAW AMM 33-51-00.
- [SDR SCNA20260106012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20260106012.md): Battery Pack · inoperative · Jan 5, 2026 · N842SY · Boeing 7378K5 · Emergency Lighting
  > RIGHT AFT SIDE/WING EMERGENCY LIGHT FOR OVERWING DOOR INOPERTAIVE. R & R M1671 BATTERY PACK IAW AMM 33-51-06. EMERGENCY LIGHT OPS CHECKS GOOD IAW AMM 33-51-00.
- [SDR SCNA20260106011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20260106011.md): Battery Pack · inoperative · Jan 5, 2026 · N842SY · Boeing 7378K5 · Emergency Lighting
  > ROW 21 AISLE EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT INOP AND LENS MISSING. COVE BULLNOSE PARTIALLY REMOVED TO GAIN ACCESS AT ROW 21 IAW AMM 25-21-71. REMOVED ROW 21 AISLE EMER. LIGHT ASSY & OPS CHECKED GOOD. REINSTALLED ROW 21 LIGHT ASSY IAW AMM 33-51-03. REINSTALLED COVE B
- [SDR SCNA20260106010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20260106010.md): Battery Pack · inoperative · Jan 5, 2026 · N842SY · Boeing 7378K5 · Emergency Lighting
  > ROW 17 AISLE EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT INOP AND LENS MISSING. COVE BULLNOSE PARTIALLY REMOVED TO GAIN ACCESS AT ROW 17 REF AMM 25-21-71. REMOVED ROW 17 AISLE EMER. LIGHT ASSY & OPS CHECKED GOOD. LIGHT POSITION. REINSTALLED ROW 17 LIGHT ASSY REF AMM 33-51-03. RE
- [SDR SCNA20251230511S](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20251230511S.md): Skid · none · Dec 29, 2025 · N851SY · Boeing 7378K5 · Standard Practices/Structures
  > POSSIBLE TAIL STRIKE. PERFORMED TAIL STRIKE INSPECTION PER AMM 05-51-32 FOUND TAIL SKID AND SHOW TO STILL IN SERVICEABLE CONDITION
- [SDR SCNA20251230511](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20251230511.md): Skid · no discrepancy · Dec 29, 2025 · N851SY · Boeing 7378K5 · Fuselage Main, Structure
  > POSSIBLE TAIL STRIKE. PERFORMED TAIL STRIKE INSPECTION PER AMM 05-51-32 FOUND TAIL SKID AND SHOW TO STILL IN SERVICEABLE CONDITION
- [SDR SCNA20251212482](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20251212482.md): Girt Bar · faulted · Dec 11, 2025 · N844SY · Boeing 7378K5 · Emergency Equipment
  > GIRT BAR, L1 DOOR. PLASTIC PIECE ON GIRT BAR IS LOOSE. GETS STUCK WHEN IN PLACE.
- [SDR SCNA20251103427](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20251103427.md): View Port · out of position · Nov 2, 2025 · N844SY · Boeing 7378K5 · Escape Slide
  > R1 DOOR SLIDE VIEWING GLASS OUT OF PLACE. REPOSITIONED AND SECURED DOOR SLIDE VIEWING GLASS IAW AMM 20-30-11
- [SDR SCNA20251027410](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20251027410.md): Arm Rest · damaged · Oct 24, 2025 · N842SY · Boeing 7378K5 · Passenger Compartment Equipment
  > 9B ARM REST HAS SHARP EDGE WHEN ARM REST GOES UP. ADJUSTED SPRING ON 9B ARMREST CABLE KEEPER REF AMM 25-22-00. OPS CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR SCNA20251010402](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20251010402.md): Unknown · odor · Oct 8, 2025 · N842SY · Boeing 7378K5 · Air Distribution System
  > STRONG FUEL SMELL IN AFT GALLEY UPON LANDING. INSPECTED ENG FUEL FEED SYSTEM IAW AMM 28-22-00 AND APU FUEL FEED SYSTEM IAW AMM 28-25-00 NO LEAKS DETECTED
- [SDR SCNA20251020391](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20251020391.md): Light · no test · Sep 26, 2025 · N842SY · Boeing 7378K5 · Emergency Lighting
  > RIGHT AFT EXTERIOR EMERGENCY OVERWING EXIT LIGHT INOP. R & R RH AFT OVERWING EMERGENCY LIGHT IAW AMM 33-51-04. OPS CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR SCNA20251020390](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20251020390.md): Power Supply · no test · Sep 26, 2025 · N842SY · Boeing 7378K5 · Emergency Lighting
  > WHILE PERFORMING EMERGENCY LIGHTS OPS CHECK TASK CARD 330100000 W/O #98666 FOUND AFT LEFT OVERWING EXIT EXTERNAL EMERGENCY LIGHT INOP, RELAMP NO HELP. ( EXTERIOR EMERGENCY LIGHTING SYSTEM) R/R ROW 21 ABC POWER SUPPLY IAW AMM 33-51-06. OPS CHECK GOOD. THIS C
- [SDR SCNA20251020389](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20251020389.md): Battery Pack · no test · Sep 26, 2025 · N842SY · Boeing 7378K5 · Emergency Lighting
  > RIGHT AFT EXTERIOR EMERGENCY OVERWING EXIT LIGHT INOP. R&R'D M1671 BATT PACK - NO HELP, SWAPPED OUT POWER SUPPLY - NO HELP, POWER SUPPLY & BATT PACK ASSY REINSTALLED REF AMM 33-51-06. ORIGINAL DEFECT REMAINS OPEN @ THIS TIME. SEE L/P 786898 FOR RESOLUTION.
- [SDR SCNA20250902345](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20250902345.md): Girt Bar · out of adjust · Aug 30, 2025 · N844SY · Boeing 7378K5 · Emergency Equipment
  > L1 DOOR GIRT BAR LOOSE IN DISARM POSITION ADJUSTED L1 DOOR GIRT BAR BRACKETS REF. AMM 25-66-02.
- [SDR SCNA20250722268](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20250722268.md): Unknown · odor · Jul 21, 2025 · N844SY · Boeing 7378K5 · Air Distribution System
  > CREW REPORTS STRANGE SMELL IN CABIN - PERFORMED FIM TASK 21-00 TASK 806 NO DEFECTS NOTED AT THIS TIME REV 06/15/2025
- [SDR SCNA20250623224](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20250623224.md): Flap System · faulted · Jun 21, 2025 · N851SY · Boeing 7378K5 · Trailing Edge Flap Control System
  > FLAPS DID NOT DEPLOY POST 10. RAN QRH 9.34 USED ALTERATE FLAP SWITCH TO LAND WITH FLAPS 15 (DECLARED EMERGECNY) ACCOMPLISHED FSEU BITE IAW FIM 27-51 TASK 801 WITH NO FAULTS FOUND. CARRIED OUT FLAP OPS TEST IAW AMM 27-51-00-710-801 WITH NO DEFECTS FOUND.
- [SDR SCNA20250520177](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20250520177.md): Lamp · inoperative · May 20, 2025 · N842SY · Boeing 7378K5 · Emergency Lighting
  > FRONT GALLEY: EMERGENCY LIGHT IN CEILING PANEL NOT WORKING. RELAMPED FWD GALLEY EMERGENCY LIGHT IAW AMM 33-51-00, OPS CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR SCNA20250425125](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20250425125.md): Power Supply · inoperative · Apr 23, 2025 · N851SY · Boeing 7378K5 · Emergency Lighting
  > LEFT OVER WING EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT INOP. REF TO TECHOPS MX N/R 00175 - RESOLUTION: REPLACED L/H EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT POWER SUPPLY IAW B737-800 AMM 35-51-06 OPS CHECK GOPOD
- [SDR SCNA20250425128](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20250425128.md): Light · no test · Apr 22, 2025 · N851SY · Boeing 7378K5 · Emergency Lighting
  > AWR CUSTOMER REQUEST: EMERGENCY LIGHT AT LEFT OVER WING DON'T TURN ON DURING TEST - RESOLUTION - (IN PROGRESS)
- [SDR SCNA20250402090](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20250402090.md): Bracket · damaged · Apr 2, 2025 · N851SY · Boeing 7378K5 · Escape Slide
  > WORK ORDER 80736, NR00087: INITIAL INSPECTION: ELONGATED HOLES ON BRACKETS (2EAS) AT FWD LH ESCAPE SLIDE COVER. BRACKETS REPLACED PER B737-800 SRM 51-40-02-0G-0 AND B737-800 AIPC 25-66-00-13.
- [SDR SCNA20250401089](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20250401089.md): Girt Bar · loose · Mar 31, 2025 · N844SY · Boeing 7378K5 · Emergency Equipment
  > DEFECT 789342: L1 GIRT BAR CLIPS LOOSE - - RESOLUTION: L1 GIRT BAR RETAINER CLIPS ADJUSTED REF AMM 25-66-01 OK FOR SERVICE
- [SDR SCNA20250324080](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20250324080.md): Holder · loose · Mar 22, 2025 · N844SY · Boeing 7378K5 · Emergency Equipment
  > DEFECT 789323: 1L GIRT BAR HOLDER IS LOOSE. - - RESOLUTION: TIGHTENED 1L GIRT BAR HOLDER LEFT SIDE REF AMM 25-66-00
- [SDR SCNA20250225061](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20250225061.md): Hook · loose · Feb 24, 2025 · N851 · Boeing 7378K5 · Emergency Equipment
  > DEFECT 797520: FWD BOARDING DOOR GIRT BAR J-HOOK LOOSE. - - RESOLUTION: ADJUSTED GIRT BAR HOOKS AND CHECKED SECURITY, CHECKS GOOD REF AMM 25-66-00.
- [SDR SCNA20250131041](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20250131041.md): None · none · Jan 30, 2025 · N844SY · Boeing 7378K5 · Standard Practices/Structures
  > DEFECT 796649: FA'S REPORTED INJURIES DUE TO HARD LANDING IN LAS. HARD LANDING INSP NEEDS TO BE COMPLETED. RESOLUTION: PERFORMED HARD LANDING INSPECTION REF AMM 5-51-37 NO DEFECTS NOTED AT THIS TIME
- [SDR SCNA20250121026](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20250121026.md): Pin · missing · Jan 20, 2025 · N842SY · Boeing 7378K5 · Fire Bottle, Portable
  > DEFECT 759305: FLIGHT DECK FIRE EXT PIN MISSING. RESOLUTION: REMOVED AND REPLACED FLIGHT DECK FIRE EXT REF AMM 26-26-01
- [SDR SCNA20241028345](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20241028345.md): Bottle · low pressure · Oct 27, 2024 · N851SY · Boeing 7378K5 · Emergency Equipment
  > DEFECT 757451: L1 DOOR SLIDE GAUGE IN THE RED. RESOLUTION: R&R L1 DOOR SLIDE REF AMM 25-66-01.
- [SDR SCNA20241008327](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20241008327.md): Actuator · faulted · Oct 7, 2024 · N851SY · Boeing 7378K5 · Fuel Transfer Valve
  > LANDED WITH FUEL IMBALANCE OF 2000 LBS NO EXCESSIVE IMPUTS DURING LANDING. NO CROSSWIND, SMOOTH LANDING COMPLETED. MC NOTIFED - RESOLUTION: BALANCED WING FUEL TANKS REF AMM 28-26-00. PERFORMED FUEL IMBALANCE EXCEEDANCE INSP. REF AMM 05-51-48. NO DEFECTS FOUND.
- [SDR SCNA20240912314](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20240912314.md): Power Supply · inoperative · Sep 11, 2024 · N851SY · Boeing 7378K5 · Emergency Lighting
  > TWO EXTERIOR EMERGENCY LIGHTS ON LEFT EXTERIOR ARE INOPERATIVE. ONE IN THE VICINITY OF THE OVERWING EXITS, THE OTHER AT THE TRAILING EDGE WING ROOT. TWO INTERIOR EMERGENCY LIGHTS ARE INOPERATIVE AMIDSHIP ON LEFT AISLE HEAD LINER. REMOVED AND REPLACED POWER S
- [SDR SCNA2024081301](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA2024081301.md): Flap System · faulted · Aug 12, 2024 · N851SY · Boeing 7378K5 · Trailing Edge Flap Control System
  > ON APPROACH FLAPS STAYED AT 1ODEGREES WHEN GREATER FLAP DEGREES WERE SELECTED (EMERGENCY DECLARED). PERFORMED FIM 27-51 TASK 899, TASK 801, AND TASK 836, FOUND ONLY 27-51402 ALTN FLAP. DISENGAGED ALTN FLAP. FOUND NO FAULTS. AC OK TO CONTINUE.
- [SDR SCNA20240708266](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20240708266.md): Girt Bar · out of adjust · Jul 6, 2024 · N842SY · Boeing 7378K5 · Emergency Equipment
  > 1L DOOR GIRT BAR STOW HOOK ON AFT SIDE TOO TIGHT. ADJUSTED 1L DOOR GIRT BARS IAW AMM 25-66-00. OPS CHECK GOOD.
- [SDR SCNA20240618253](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SCNA20240618253.md): Sensor · faulted · Jun 17, 2024 · N842SY · Boeing 7378K5 · Trailing Edge Flap Control System
  > ON DEPARTURE FLAPS WOULD NOT RETRACT. FLAPS WERE SPLIT AT 2 DEGREES LEFT AND 5 DEGREES ON RIGHT. PERFORMED OVERWEIGHT LANDING. PERFORMED FIM 27-51 TASK 899 AND FOUND FAULT CODE 27-53254 FLAP 5 SKEW DURRING FSEU BITE. PERFROMED FIM27-59 TASK 805, MEASURMENTS GO

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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 aircraft_model_key = '7378K5'
ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
```

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