Service difficulty reports

1,767,519 reports of malfunctions and defects, newest first. Air carriers must report; general aviation reporting is voluntary.

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duckdb -csv -c "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'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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SDR DALA2026101905743Bottle · low pressureDOOR 3L BOTTLE PRESSURE LOW. SERVICED DOOR ASSIST BOTTLE PER A330 AMM 52-15. OK FOR SERVICE. (9136470) AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED.Oct 19, 2026 · N425DX · Airbus A330941 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR DALA2026101905737Strap · failedSHIP 3430 ENGINE BOOTSTRAP FAILED. REPLACED PER ERA 637508-14 REV 0 AND 1. (1873828) AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED.Oct 19, 2026 · N430DX · Airbus A330941 · Nacelle/Pylon, Attach FittingsSDR ABXA20261019473Engine · vibrationIN THE CLIMB OUT RIGHT ENGINE VIB INCREASE TO 3.8 AT LEVEL OFF AT FL380 DECREASED BACK TO .6 A/ RETURNED TO FIELD (ATB) AND LANDED MTX GROUNDED A/C AND PERFORMED GENERAL VISUAL INSPECTION ON FAN BLADES, EXAHUST NO EVIDENCE OF DAMAGED. FOUND RIGHT CORE COWL ROOct 19, 2026 · N1093A · Boeing 76736N · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR ABXA20261019472Generator · faultedL GEN DRIVE DISC LIGHT FLICKERING ON PUSHBACK AFTER ENGINE STARTA/C RETURNED TO THE GATE (BTB) AND MTX GROUNDED A/C. MTX DEFERRED LH GEN FOR DEPARTURE IAW MEL ABX MEL 24-00-1-1 MEL PROCEDURES C/W A/C DOWNGRADED TO ETOPS 120 PLACARD ROTATED MEL PLACARD INSTALLEOct 19, 2026 · N1013A · Boeing 76736N · AC Generator-AlternatorSDR 2026FA0000876Drag Brace · brokenNOSE LANDING GEAR DRAG BRACE CATASTROPHICALLY FAILEDOct 19, 2026 · N3301P · Piper PA23160 · Nose/Tail Landing GearSDR FDEA202610191606Skin · corrodedNR 1ENGINE PYLON OUTB SIDE INTERNAL STRUCTURE SIDE SKIN CORRODED (PP STA 144.55 APROX.)Oct 19, 2026 · N923FD · Boeing 757204 · Nacelle/Pylon, Plate/SkinSDR FDEA202610191605Attach Angle · damagedR/H WING INBD T/E FLAP, OUTBD TRACK FAIRING 672HB ATTACH ANGLE HAS ELONGATED HOLES. PERFORMED REPAIR IAW B757-200 SRM 57-53-02-2R FIG 202 REPAIR 3 SHEET 1 AND 2. REMOVED AND REPLACED FITTINGS P/N 113N2304-10 AND 113N2306-1 IAW SRM 51-40-02. THIS CATAGORY B Oct 19, 2026 · N946FD · Boeing 757236 · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR FDEA202610191604Door · crackedMAIN DECK CARGO DOOR UPR EDGE AT PT1 BETWEEN FR23-FR24 FOUND CRACK SIGNAL ON 5EA FASTENER HOLESOct 19, 2026 · N745FD · Airbus A300B4622R · Cargo/Baggage DoorsSDR FDEA202610191603Skin · gougedRH WING INNER FLAP UPPER SKIN FOUND 1EA GOUGE BTW RIB4-5Oct 19, 2026 · N745FD · Airbus A300B4622R · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR R61A2026101900308Spar · corrodedWHILE PERFORMING A HEAVY CHECK THE FOUND RH WINGLET ATTACHING SPAR 1 HAS HEAVY SURFACE CORROSIONOct 19, 2026 · N359EJ · Emb ERJ170200LR · Wing SparSDR R61A2026101900307Spar · corrodedWHILE PEFORMING THE HEAVY CHECK THEY FOUND HEAVY CORROSION ON THE RT WING FWD OUTBRD WINGLET ATTACHING SPAR 1Oct 19, 2026 · N359EJ · Emb ERJ170200LR · Wing SparSDR QR9R2026101900001Transceiver · inoperativeRADIO NR 4 INOPERATIVE, DURING START RUN-UP. REMOVED AND REPLACED TRANSCEIVER RT5000/P25; MOC SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED.Oct 19, 2026 · Bolkms BK117C2 · Communications SystemSDR AALA202610193105Battery · inoperativeAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: FWD FA JUMPSEAT FLASHLIGHT NOT WORKING. MAINTENANCE REPLACED BATTERY OK FOR SERVICE.Oct 18, 2026 · N817AW · Airbus A319132 · Emergency LightingSDR AALA202610194907Terminal · disconnectedAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: SEAT 20 AND 21 EMERGENCY WHITE PATHWAY LIGHT INOP. MAINTENANCE FOUND BROKEN WIRES AT SIDEWALL TERMINATION (7261VC). RETERMINATED WIRING IAW ESPM 20-44-11 AND AWM 33-51-07 OPS CHECK GOOD IAW AMM 33-51-00. ALL LIGHTS OPERATIVE.Oct 18, 2026 · N816AW · Airbus A319132 · Emergency LightingSDR AALA202610190251Relay · damagedAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: ON DESCENT OUT OF 10,000 FLIGHT DECK HAD AN ELECTRICAL SMELL. DISSIPATED BY 6,000. MAINTENANCE PERFOMED GVI OF COCKPIT C/B PANELS AND ALL E&E BAYS. FOUND RELAY 7HG (LH RECIRC FAN CONTROL) DAMAGED. REPLACED RELAY 7HG IAW ESPM 20-46-50. REOct 18, 2026 · N4032T · Airbus A319115 · Air Distribution FanSDR DALA2026101905745Bottle · low pressure2L DOOR DAMPER LOW. CORRECTIVE ACTION: SERVICED DOOR ASSIST BOTTLE PER A330 AMM 52-15. (9013013) AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED.Oct 18, 2026 · N824NW · Airbus A330302 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR DALA2026101905738Line · damagedFIRE SUPPRESSION LINE DAMAGE IN NBR 1 PYLON. REPLACED PYLON FIRE SUPPRESSION LINE IAW AMM 26-21. OK FOR SVC. (1872210) AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED.Oct 18, 2026 · N430DX · Airbus A330941 · Extinguishing SystemSDR DALA2026101905736Fitting · damaged2 EA FITTINGS DAMAGED MPN G5451006620000 IN NBR 1 ENG PYLON. CORRECTIVE ACTION: REMOVED AND REPLACED 2 EA DAMAGED FITTINGS PER AIRBUS DRAWING G54510066. (1872237) AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED.Oct 18, 2026 · N430DX · Airbus A330941 · Nacelle/Pylon, Attach FittingsSDR DALA2026101905735Fitting · damagedFWD FITTING MPN G5451209120100 DAMAGED IN NBR 1 ENG PYLON. REPLACED FITTING MPN G5451209120100 PER AIRBUS DRAWING G54512091. (1872235) AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED.Oct 18, 2026 · N430DX · Airbus A330941 · Nacelle/Pylon, Attach FittingsSDR DALA2026101905734Seat Track · corrodedCABIN SEAT TRACK AT FR 17 TO FR 18, -Y 450 FOUND CORROSION. REPLACED SEAT TRACK PER SRM 51-72-11-911-001. (1871819) AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED.Oct 18, 2026 · N408DX · Airbus A330941 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach FittingsSDR DALA2026101905733Seat Track · corrodedCABIN SEAT TRACK AT FR 17 TO FR 18, -Y 953 FOUND CORROSION. REPLACED SEAT TRACK PER A330 SRM 51-72-11-911-001. (1871813) AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED.Oct 18, 2026 · N408DX · Airbus A330941 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach FittingsSDR ABXA20261018474A/C Pack · warning messageDURING TAXI OUT, L PACK OFF EICAS MSG AFTER ENGINE START. A/C RETURNED TO GATE (BTB) AND MTX GROUNDED A/C ,MTX DEFERRED LH PACK IAW ABX MEL 21-51-1-1. AND RETURNED A/C TO SERVICEOct 18, 2026 · N1709A · Boeing 767375 · Cabin Cooling SystemSDR IXXA20261018103Window · bindingFIRST OFFICER'S WINDOW OUT OF RIG. CLOSED INDICATION INDICATING. LOCK HANDLE BINDING AT 6 O'CLOCK POSITION. LUBED WINDOW COMPONENTS IAW B767 AMM 12-21-34. CLEANED AND LUBED WINDOW SEAL IAW B767 AMM 56-11-00. ACCOMPLISHED LATCH SYSTEM TEST IAW B767 AMM 56-11-02Oct 18, 2026 · N367AZ · Boeing 767319 · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR UIEA2026101800991Outflow Valve · faultedCRZ FLT FL 380: CABIN ALT WARNING AT 10,800 FT OBSERVED. ELEC QRH C/W. EMERGENCY DESCENT PERFORMED WITH O2 MASKS ON.(<P>REMOVED AND REPLACED LWR FWD CARGO OVERBOARD VALVE PER AMM 21-26-17/401. TEST PASSED. PERFORMED CABIN PRESSURE LEAKAGE TEST PER AMM 05-51-08Oct 18, 2026 · N852GT · Boeing 74787UF · Pressure Regulator/Outflow ValveSDR DALA2026101905723Skin · damagedFOUND A DISCREPANT FASTENER HOLE WAS IDENTIFIED AT THE INTERSECTION OF FRAME Y503 AND LONGERON L1, AT THE FOURTH FASTENER LOCATION AFT OF THE FORWARD EDGE OF STC DOUBLER, CORRECTIVE ACTION: COMPLIED WITH ER/A 637350-14AD. (1871858) (AIRCRAFT GROUNDED).Oct 18, 2026 · N980AT · Boeing 717200 · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR DALA2026101905722Oxygen Mask · faultedF/O O2 MASK-SETTINGS DO NOT ALIGN WITH INSIDE INDICATOR IE AT 100% THE INDICATOR READS EMERGENCY, R/R F/O O2 MASK PER B717 AMM 35-13. (9520956) (AIRCRAFT GROUNDED).Oct 18, 2026 · N955AT · Boeing 717200 · Crew Oxygen SystemSDR DALA2026101905721Skin · dentedFOUND DENT AT VERTICAL STABILIZER RUDDER TAP SKIN, BETWEEN ZRT=5.70 - 30.30, CORRECTIVE ACTION: COMPLIED WITH ER/A 637462-14. (1872819) (AICRAFT GROUNDED).Oct 18, 2026 · N981AT · Boeing 717200 · Rudder, Plate/SkinSDR DXTA2026101910246Precatch · faultedMAIN DOOR PRE-CATCH IS NOT AUTOMATICALLY RELEASING WHEN OPENING THE DOOR FROM EITHER INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. DOOR WILL OPEN BUT REQUIRES PRECATCH BUTTON TO BE PUSHED.Oct 18, 2026 · N14QS · Cessna 560XL · Emergency ExitsSDR DXTA2026101910256Unknown · odorCLIMBING THROUGH FL300 WE HEARD AN OSCILLATING/BUZZING SOUND COMING FROM BEHIND THE GLARESHIELD LEFT SIDE. SHORTLY BEFORE LANDING, THERE WAS AN ASSOCIATED UNUSUAL SMELL. THIS MATCHES WITH A PREVIOUS WRITE UP.Oct 18, 2026 · N901QS · Cessna 680A · Air Distribution SystemSDR DXTA2026101910259Door · bindingCABIN ENTRY DOOR IS VERY HARD TO OPEN AND CLOSE. IT IS HITTING METAL WHEN ATTEMPTING TO CLOSE. DON'T KNOW IF ITS RELATED TO THE CHECK DOOR MEL.Oct 18, 2026 · N976QS · Cessna 680A · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR DXTA2026101910262Unknown · odorCLIMBING THROUGH 33,000 FT, A SUDDEN BLAST OF VERY HOT AIR AND FUME/OIL SMELL CAME THROUGH THE VENTS IN COCKPIT FOR A SECOND OR TWO AND IMMEDIATELY WENT AWAY AND CLEARED. DIVERTED TO MIV SINCE IT WAS ALREADY DUE FOR MX SAME DAY.Oct 18, 2026 · N925QS · Cessna 680A · Air Distribution SystemSDR DXTA2026101910244Light Sys · faultedEMERGENCY LIGHTS ABOVE SEATS 2L AND 3R DO NOT ILLUMINAT WHEN THE EMER LTS SWITCH IS IN ON POSITION. LIGHTS DO OPERATE WITH NORMAL CABLTS SWITCH.Oct 18, 2026 · N786QS · Bombdr BD1001A10 · Emergency LightingSDR AALA202610193802Flashlight · inoperativeAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: FLASHLIGHT UNDER FLIGHT ATTENDANT 2R SEAT DOES NOT WORK. MAINTENANCE REPLACED EMERGENCY FLASHLIGHT AT 2R JUMPSEAT PER AMM 25-65-00.Oct 18, 2026 · N990AU · Airbus A321231 · Emergency EquipmentSDR AALA202610199324Wire Harness · looseAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: SEAT 22ABC EMERGENCY ESCAPE PATH LIGHT INOP. MAINTENANCE RESECURED EMERGENCY LIGHTS HARNESS AT ROW 22ABC PER AWM 33-51-00. OPS CHECK GOOD OK FOR SERVICE.Oct 18, 2026 · N914UY · Airbus A321231 · Light System WiringSDR AALA202610194708Wire Harness · looseAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: SEAT 21ABC EMERGENCY ESCAPE PATH LIGHT INOP. MAINTENANCE RESECURED EMERGENCY LIGHTS HARNESS AT ROW 21ABC PER AWM 33-51-00. OPS CHECK OK FOR SERVICE.Oct 18, 2026 · N914UY · Airbus A321231 · Light System WiringSDR AALA202610195038Wire Harness · looseAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: CEILING EMERGENCY PATH LIGHT AT SEAT ROW 12 INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE RESECURED EMERGENCY LIGHTS HARNESS AT ROW 21ABC PER AWM 33-51-00. OPS CHECK OK FOR SERVICE.Oct 18, 2026 · N914UY · Airbus A321231 · Light System WiringSDR AALA202610198920Wire · brokenAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: SEAT 1AB EMERGENCY PATH LIGHT INOP. UPON FURTHER EVALUATION FOUND BROKEN WIRE IN END BAY ASSEMBLY. MAINTENANCE REPLACED END BAY ASSEMBLY PER CMM 25-26-28. OPS CHECK GOOD OKAY FOR CONTINUED SERVICE AT THIS TIME.Oct 18, 2026 · N914UY · Airbus A321231 · Emergency LightingSDR AALA202610192443Smoke Detector · false indicationAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: SMOKE LAVATORY WARNING ECAM ALERTED FOR 5 SECOND THEN CLEARED - F/A INVESTIGATED LAVS AND FOUND NOTHING ABNORMAL - MAINTENANCE CHECKED THE SDF SMOKE WARNINGS REPORT ON THE CIDS, FOUND LAV E SMOKE DETECT MESSAGE. CHECKED FOR EXISTINGOct 18, 2026 · N951XV · Airbus A321253N · Smoke DetectionSDR SIMA20261018001Sign · detachedEMERGENCY EXIT SIGN COVER FELL OFF ON LANDING CREW REPORTED EXIT SIGN FELL OFF ON LANDING. UPON ARRIVAL FOUND AFT GALLEY EXIT LOCATOR LENSE UNATTACHED AND BACK TABS BROKEN. RAR AFT GALLEY EXIT LOCATOR LENSE AS REQUIRED. NO FURTHER DEFECTS NOTED AT THIS TIME.Oct 18, 2026 · N329DD · Emb ERJ170200LR · Emergency LightingSDR SIMA20261018003Roller · dirtyL1 DOOR HARD TO OPEN AND CLOSE CLEANED ROLLERS ON L1 DOOR , OPENED AND CLOSED GOOD IAW AMM SDS 52-11-00.Oct 18, 2026 · N782SM · Emb ERJ170100SU · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR SIMA20261018002Battery · inoperativeFOUND AFT EMERGENCY LIGHT NOT WORKING DURING PS CHECK RAR EMERGENCY LIGHT POWER UNIT NR 3 IAW AMM 33-50-01 OPS CHECK GOODOct 18, 2026 · N779RN · Emb ERJ170100SE · Emergency LightingSDR CALA2026101920440None · noneBURNING RUBBER ODOR REPORTED IN VICINITY IF AFT LAV. ALL OVENS & COFFEE MAKERS OFF. AFT FLIGHT ATTENDANT REPORTED FAINT ODOR OF FUEL BURN, AFTER PUSHBACK. PILOT REPORTS WHILE PUSHED BACK & STARTING ENGINES, AN AIRCRAFT TAXIED BEHIND & SUSPECT THIS AS THE SOOct 18, 2026 · N54561 · Airbus A321271NX · Standard Practices/StructuresSDR 2026FA0000844Liner · unknownON 13 OCTOBER 2026, A RECORDS REVIEW IDENTIFIED 1 UNIQUE AUTHORISED RELEASE CERTIFICATE (ARC) RECORD FOR COMPONENT COMBUSTION CHAMBER INNER LINER, PART NUMBER 2559M22G03. THE ARCS WERE ISSUED WITH AN "OVERHAULED" STATUS, WHEREAS THE CAPABILITY LIST SPECIFIED "Oct 18, 2026 · Turbine Engine Combustion SectionSDR DALA2026101805705Packing · leakingAT 15,000 FT ON DECENT INTO SLC FA OBSERVED MUSTY DIRTY SOCK AND PAINT SMELL IN AFT OF AIRCRAFT. ON SHORT FINAL AND TAXI IN ODOR INCREASED AND MOVED TO ENTIRE CABIN. FOUND NR 2 EBG EVIDENCE OF NOSEBLEED. REMOVED NOSE CONE AND FOUND OIL POOLING. REPLACED NR 2Oct 18, 2026 · N548DN · Airbus A321271NX · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR R61A2026101800305Skin · crackedFOUND CRACK ON RT WING LOWER SKIN, INBOARD OF RIB 17 AND AFT OF SPAR 1. PERFORMED PERMANENT REPAIR AT RT WING LOWER SKIN RIB 17 IAW ETD2026-170-017594, REV A.Oct 18, 2026 · N979RP · Emb ERJ170100SE · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR YENA2026101900990Shutoff Valve · false indicationFLT#953, JFK-DJT-RTF. 36 L BLEED FAIL. L PRESS REG SOV INOP. ( ENGINE BLEED PRESSURE REGULATING SHUTOFF VALVE (PRSOV) LEFT SIDE CBV OPERATIVE ). ACCOMPLISHED METHOD 1. VERIFIED NO EVIDENCE OF EXCESSIVE HPV LEAKAGE PER MEL 36-12-01E. A/C OK TO CONT. CROSSBLEEDOct 17, 2026 · N3284J · Airbus BD5001A11 · Pneumatic Distribution SystemSDR YENA2026101900989Door · openFLT#716, BUF-BOS. CARGO DOOR CAUTION EICAS MSG ON CLIMB OUT.11K FEET.A/C PRESSURIZED OK;CONTINUED.; ACFT ARRIVED W/CARGO DOOR HANDLE OPEN.ACCOMP OPERATIONAL CK OF FWD CARGO DOOR IAW AMP 52-30-00.DOOR OPS CK GOOD.NO DEFECT NOTED.Oct 17, 2026 · N3044J · Airbus BD5001A11 · Cargo/Baggage DoorsSDR YENA2026101900988Warning Message · illuminatedFLT#773, BOS-AUA-RTF. ON GEAR RETRACTION WE GOT ECAM L/G DOORS NOT CLOSED. ECAM TOLD US TO CYCLE THE GEAR BELOW 220 KTS, WE STILL HAD 1 FLAP AND APP 190 KTS, CYCLED ONCE MSG STILL THERE. DROPPED THE GEAR TO MAKE SURE IT STILL CAME DOWN. LEFT IT DOWN AND RETURNOct 17, 2026 · N612JB · Airbus A320232 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR AALA202610197215Brake · draggingAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: WHILE TAXIING, WE NOTICED THAT THE AC WAS UNUSUALLY DIFFICULT TO TURN AND MANEUVER. IT REQUIRED SIGNIFICANTLY MORE ENGINE POWERTHAN NORMAL TO TAXI, AND ALSO HAD TO APPLY MORE BRAKE PRESSURETHAN USUAL.DESPITE NOT USING EXCESSIVE BRAKING,Oct 17, 2026 · N818AW · Airbus A319132 · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR AALA202610196078Flashlight · inoperativeAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: OFCR FLASHLIGHT SCREW LENSE CAP BROKEN AND WAS NOT WORKING. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED OVERHEAD FLIGHT CREW REST (O.F.C.R) FLASHLIGHT; IAW A.M.M. 25-64-00.Oct 17, 2026 · N830AN · Boeing 7879 · Emergency Equipment