Service difficulty reports

1,770,704 reports of malfunctions and defects, newest first. Air carriers must report; general aviation reporting is voluntary.

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SDR AALA202609211742Vapor Barrier · crackedAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: MOST OUTBOARD UPPER HOLE AT RBL 70, BS 663 IS CRACKED. REMOVED AND REPLACED VAPOR BARRIER EXTENSION P/N 111A1521-12 IAW AARD 51-00-05 AND DWG 111A1000 & SRM 51-40-02.Sep 17, 2026 · N355PU · Boeing 737823 · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR AALA202609212508Battery Pack · inoperativeAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: DOOR 3L TOP AND DOOR 3L LOWER EPAS BATTERY REPLACED.Sep 17, 2026 · N723AN · Boeing 777323ER · Emergency LightingSDR AALA202609219338Circuit Breaker · trippedAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: EMERGENCY PANEL LIGHT CIRCUIT BREAKER, BEHIND FIRST OFFICER SEAT, IS POPPED. RESET EMER PANEL LIGHT CIRCUIT BREAKER. PERFORMED ALL REQUIRED TEST IAW AMM 33-51-00.Sep 17, 2026 · N942AN · Boeing 737823 · Light System WiringSDR AALA202609216223Battery · no testAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: FLASHLIGHT IN AFT GALLEY (LEFT SIDE) OVERDUE FOR MAINTENANCE. REPLACED NEW BATTERY AND INSPECTION PLACARD AT AFT GALLEY LH SIDE IAW AMM 25-60-00.Sep 17, 2026 · N920NN · Boeing 737823 · Emergency EquipmentSDR AALA202609213009Battery Pack · inoperativeAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: DOOR 3L TOP AND DOOR 3L LOWER EPAS BATTERY REPLACED.Sep 17, 2026 · N723AN · Boeing 777323ER · Emergency LightingSDR AALA202609215262Cradle · inoperativeAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: ONE FLASHLIGHT AT L1 DOOR JUMPSEATS IN NOT WORKING. CLEANED FLASHLIGHT HOLDER AND RESEAT FLASHLIGHT AT L1 DOOR JUMPSEAT IAW AMM 33-51-06.Sep 17, 2026 · N936NN · Boeing 737823 · Emergency EquipmentSDR AALA202609217291Battery Pack · inoperativeAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: DOOR 1 RH BATTERY PACK M33094 CAPACITY CHECK FAIL. DOOR 1 RT BATTERY PACK M33094 REPLACED AND CHECKED IAW AMM 33-51-06 REV 269.Sep 17, 2026 · N723AN · Boeing 777323ER · Emergency LightingSDR AALA202609210779Battery Pack · inoperativeAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: DOOR 3 LH BATTERY PACK M33301 CAPACITY FAIL. DOOR 3 LH BATTERY PACK M33301 REPLACED AND CHECKED IAW AMM 33-51-06 REV 269Sep 17, 2026 · N723AN · Boeing 777323ER · Emergency LightingSDR AALA202609213829Battery Pack · inoperativeAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: DOOR 3 RH BATTERY PACK M33304 CAPACITY CHECK FAIL. DOOR 3 RT BATTERY PACK M33304 REPLACED AND CHECKED IAW AMM 33-51-06 REV 269.Sep 17, 2026 · N723AN · Boeing 777323ER · Emergency LightingSDR IPXA2026092186627Floor Panel · crackedCRACKED PANEL, AFT CARGO FLOOR STRUCTURE, BS 1329, BL 0. REMOVED DAMAGE PANEL I.A.W SRM 51-40-02-0G REV. 96. INSTALLED FABRICATED PANEL I.A.W SRM 51-40-02-0G REV. 96 AND BOEING DWG NO: 451T2612 SHEET 2 REV. B.Sep 17, 2026 · N355UP · Boeing 76734AF · Fuselage Floor PanelSDR AALA202609214785Oven · sparksAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: OVEN 1 BLEW A FUSE IN FLIGHT AND THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT REPORTED SPARKS AND A PUFF OF SMOKE BEFORE TURNING THE OVEN OFF - MAINTENANCE OPERATED THE OVEN FOR 30 MINUTES WITH NO SPARKS OR SMOKE NOTEDSep 17, 2026 · N164NN · Airbus A321231 · Buffet/GalleysSDR AALA202609217927Handle · looseAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: 3L ARM DISARM LEVER HANDLE LOOSE - MAINTENANCE SECURED HANDLE PER AMM 52-71-00Sep 17, 2026 · N133AN · Airbus A321231 · Emergency ExitsSDR ABXA20260917427Battery · defectiveDURING INSP/MTC, 2 EACH EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOP, SUPERNUMERY AREA. REPLACED BATTERY PACK AT POSITION M736 PER B767 AMM 33-51-07. SYSTEM CHECKS NORMAL. A/C RETURNED TO SERVICE.Sep 17, 2026 · N364CM · Boeing 767338 · Emergency LightingSDR UIEA2026091800883Oil Filter · false indicationEICAS MESSAGE ENG 3 OIL FILTER DISPLAYED RAN QRH AND COMPLETED QRH SHUTDOWN ENG 3. PERFORMED FIM TASK 71-00 & TASK A07 PER BLOCK 41. AFTER ENG RUN NO DEBRIS WAS FOUND; CONTINUED IN SERVICE. PERFORMED FIM TASK 79-00 FAULT TREE FIG 103. MSG CLEARED AND NO BLOCKSep 17, 2026 · N439GT · Boeing 747409F · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR YENA2026092100859Unknown · odorFLT 8348, LAS-JFK. DURING DESENT BOTH PILOTS DETECTED 'MAGIC MARKER' SMELL REPORTED BY PREVIOUS CREW SMELL WAS STRONG ENOUGH THAT BOTH PILOT NEEDED O2 AS A PRECAUSTION AIRCRAFT IS NOT FIT GOR SERVICCE (EVENT LASTED FROM 23000-5000) ; APU WAS REPLACED DUE TO ODSep 17, 2026 · N715JB · Airbus A320232 · Air Distribution SystemSDR 2026FA0000746Bulb · inoperativeWHILE ON APPROACH INTO BUF, WE EXTENDED THE LANDING GEAR JUST OUTSIDE OF THE FAF. THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR GREEN LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE. WE EXECUTED A MISSED APPROACH, CYCLED THE GEAR, AND IT PRODUCED BOTH MAIN LANDING GEAR LIGHTS OUT AND NOT INDICATING DOSep 17, 2026 · N525CR · Cessna 525B · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR ABXA20260917413Warning Message · activatedON TAKEOFF, THRUST LEVER ADVANCED THEN RED SPOILERS EICAS MESSAGE. COMPLETED QRH AND ABORTED TAKE OFF (ATO). CREW RETURNED TO THE GATE (BTB). MTC PERFORMED SPOILER CONTROL MODULE BITE PROCEDURE IAW FIM 27-09 FT 807. NO FAULTS ON ANY BOX. OPS CHECKED GOOD OF SPSep 17, 2026 · N745AX · Boeing 767232 · Central WarningSDR REXA2026092101839Bulb · inoperativeAFT RIGHT OVERWING EMERGENCY LIGHT BULB INOPERATIVE. R & R RIGHT OVERWING EMERGENCY LIGHT BULB PER AMM 33-51-15.Sep 17, 2026 · N930XJ · Cndair CL6002D24 · Emergency LightingSDR CALA2026092119598Tape · peelingSPEED TAPE HAS PEELED BACK ON VERTICAL STAB. FOUND VERTICLE STAB ANTENNA EROSION COATING PEELING. ACCOMPLISHED PART 1 OF ECRA 5530-01432. INSPECT INTERM REPAIR AT INTERVALS NOT TO EXCEED 2 DAYS AND PERFORM A PERMANENT REPAIR WITHIN 10 DAYS DUE TO VERTICAL SSep 17, 2026 · N33714 · Boeing 737724 · Vertical StabilizerSDR CALA2026092119596Transceiver · faultedELECTRICAL BURNING ODOR AFTER LANDINGPICTURE UPDATE. BRIEFED FLIGHT CREW. CREW STATED A BURNING ODOR WAS PRESENT IN FLIGHT DECK, AND WAS NOTIEABLE UPON ENTERING THE COCKPIT. CAPT ALSO REPORTED HEARING A CRACKLING/POPPING NOISE NEAR THE LT INSTRUMENT PANEL. VSep 17, 2026 · N438UA · Airbus A320232 · Weather Radar SystemSDR CALA2026092119592Intercostal · corrodedCORROSION ON FWD ACCESS DOOR INSTERCOSTAL BTW STA 196.5 TO 203.8 AND LBL 6. REMOVED AND REPLACED INTERCOSTAL ON FWD ACCESS DOOR BTW BS 196.5 - 203.8, LBL 6 IAW DWG 141A3501, REV D, SRM 51-40-02-0G-0, STEP 4. B. & 7.Sep 17, 2026 · N16703 · Boeing 737724 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR CALA2026092119590Access Panel · crackedLEFT WING LOWER ACCESS PANEL 543BB HAS CRACK INDICATION IN HOLE NR 18 AT 9 O'CLOCK. INSTALLED FREEZE PLUG IN HOLE NR 18 IAW EA 757-5720-13-A4607, STEP 14, REV-. COMPLI D WITH ECRA 5720-03682.Sep 17, 2026 · N18112 · Boeing 757224 · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR CALA2026092119588Access Panel · crackedLEFT WING LOWER ACCESS PANEL 543BB HAS CRACK INDICATION IN HOLE NR 20 AT 8 O'CLOCK. INSTALLED FREEZE PLUG IN HOLE NR 20 IAW EA 757-5720-13-A4607, STEP 4, REV-. COMPLI D WITH ECRA 5720-03682-44-0008.Sep 17, 2026 · N18112 · Boeing 757224 · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR CALA2026092119562Lamp · inoperativeDURING SERVICE CHECK FOUND RT FWD OVER WING EMERGENCY LIGHT OUT. REPLACED THE LAMPS AT RIGHT FWD OVER WING EMERGENCY LIGHT IAW AMM 33-51-04-960-801. OPS CHECKED GOOD.Sep 17, 2026 · N38446 · Boeing 737924ER · Emergency LightingSDR CALA2026092119561Cushion · detached20A FOAM ARMREST PIECE FELL OF EMERGENCY WINDOW EXIT. REMOVED AND REPLACED EMERGENCY DOOR ARMREST CUSHION. ALL WORK PERFORMED IN REFER TO AMM 52-22-51Sep 17, 2026 · N78501 · Boeing 737824 · Emergency ExitsSDR DXTA2026092109773Wire Harness · damagedTHE AMBER PASSENGER DOOR EICAS MESSAGE POSTED DURING FLIGHT, THEN CANCELLED THEN POSTED AGAIN, MULTIPLE TIMES (15+) DURING CRUISE FLIGHT . THE PAX DOOR ON THE STATUS SYNOPTIC SHOWED AMBER OPEN. THE CABIN ALTITUDE REMAINED CONSTANT, AND THE CABIN RATE WAS ZERO.Sep 17, 2026 · N140QS · Bombdr BD7001A11 · Door System WiringSDR DXTA2026092109770Latch · out of rigCABIN DOOR HANDLE VERY HARD TO MOVE. GETS STUCK ABOUT HALF WAY POINT AND REQUIRES LOTS OF FORCE TO FULLY LOCK. RERIGGED CABIN DOOR LATCH STRIKER. OPS CHECK GOOD. IAW MM 52-10-00Sep 17, 2026 · N662QS · Cessna 680A · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR DXTA2026092109759Battery Pack · defectiveEMER LIGHTS STAYING ON WITH EMER LT SWITCH IN ARM POSITION. CORRECTIVE ACTION: REPLACED BATTERY PACK. OPS CHECK GOOD. IAW PHENOM 300 AMM 33-52-01-400-801-ASep 17, 2026 · N310QS · Emb EMB505 · Emergency LightingSDR DALA2026092105254Idg · inoperativeABORTED TAKEOFF AT 60KTS DUE TO A NR 1 GENERATOR SOURCE OFF LIGHT. DEFERRED NR 1 GENERATOR PER MEL 24-000-01. REPLACED ENGINE 1 IDG. (LP 9109948 - AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED)Sep 17, 2026 · N951DX · Boeing 7379GPER · AC Generator-AlternatorSDR DALA2026092105248Skin · corrodedDTE REQUIRED. ERA 636893-14 ISSUED FOR CORROSION DAMAGE TO THE RHS AFT FUSELAGE SKIN AT FR70 BETWEEN S-31R AND S-32R. C/A: STAGE III DTE REQUIRED. ACCOMPLISH SECTION II INSPECTION WITHIN 20,000FC OR 40,000FH WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST FOLLOWING SECTION I COMPLETIOSep 17, 2026 · N344NW · Airbus A320212 · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR DALA2026092105246Door Sill · corrodedPAX CABIN, CREW DOOR CUTOUT, LOWER SILL BEAM I/B FLANGE WITH CORROSION LOC. AT FR67+450MM. C/A: PERFORMED REPAIR AT PASSENGER CABIN, CREW DOOR CUTOUT LOWER SILL BEAM I/B FLANGE FROM FR67+290MM TO FR68 I/A/W DELTA ER/A #636581-14 SECTION I REV ORIGINAL DATED 11Sep 17, 2026 · N353NW · Airbus A320212 · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR DALA2026092105245Beam · corrodedPAX CABIN, LONGITUDINAL BEAM UPPER FLANGE WITH CORROSION LOC. AT FR67+430MM Y1292. REPLACED LONGITUDINAL BEAM P/N: D5347218820400 AT Y1292 BTW FR68 TO FR69 I/A/W A 320 SRM TASK 51-72-11-911-001 PARAG 2 REV: 158.00 DATED 01-JUN-26. AND REF DWGS: 53474180, D534Sep 17, 2026 · N353NW · Airbus A320212 · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR DALA2026092105242Skin · crackedER/A 632717-14 REV A: A319 / 3125 / REAR FUSELAGE SKIN PANEL / BTW FR65-66 & STGR31RH-32RH / CORRODED AND CRACKED. SUBJECT REQUIRES FOLLOW ON ACTIONS. ACCOMPLISH SECTION III EXTERNAL INSPECTIONS AT DOUBLER AT A THRESHOLD OF 99,500 TOTAL FLIGHT HOURS OR 50,800Sep 17, 2026 · N325NB · Airbus A319114 · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR YENA2026091800817Skin · corrodedDURING HEAVY MAINTENANCE, CORROSION TRAILING EDGE TOP SKIN LOWER SURFACE OVER HANGLOC. RIB 8 ON LH WING (CORROSIONFINDING) ONLY FOR TRACKING. ON UPPER SURFACE LOWER SURFACE AT FALSE REAR SPAR AND TEOH BTW RIB WX4010.2-WX4349; REF AEROMAN WO 2026 217/1 NR 41Sep 17, 2026 · N793JB · Airbus A320232 · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR YENA2026091800816Skin · corrodedDURING HEAVY MAINTENANCE, CORROSION TRAILING EDGE TOP SKIN LOWER SURFACE OVERHANG LOC. RIB 8 ON LH WING (CORROSIONFINDING); REF AEROMAN WO 2026 217/1 ACCOMPLISHED REPAIR OF CORROSION DAMAGE ON THE LH WING TOP SKIN PANEL 2, LOWER SURFACE AT FALSE REAR SPAR ASep 17, 2026 · N793JB · Airbus A320232 · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR YENA2026091800815Skin · corrodedDURING HEAVY MAINTENANCE, CORROSION TRAILING EDGE TOP SKIN LOWER SURFACE OVERHANG LOC. RIB 7 ON LT WING (CORROSION FINDING); FREF AEROMAN WO 2026 217/1 NR 414483 ACCOMPLISHED REPAIR OF CORROSION DAMAGE ON THE LH WING TOP SKIN PANEL 2, LOWER SURFACE AT FALSE RESep 17, 2026 · N793JB · Airbus A320232 · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR YENA2026091800814Dummy Rail · corrodedDURING HEAVY MAINTENANCE, CORROSION FOUND ON RAIL DUMMY Y503.2 LOCATED BETWEEN FR 12 AND FR 16 AT FWD GALLEY AREA; (RESOLVED ON W/O: 1480444 TASKCARD: NR-00014 ) REMOVED AND REPLACED RAIL DUMMY Y503.2 LOCATED BTW FR 12 AND FR 16 AT FWD GALLEY AREA IAW A320 SRSep 17, 2026 · N793JB · Airbus A320232 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach FittingsSDR YENA2026091800813Floorbeam · corrodedDURING HEAVY MAINTENANCE, CORROSION FOUND AT FLOORBEAM Y940 AT FWD GALLEY AREA. (CPCP FINDING ); (RESOLVED ON W/O: 1480444 TASKCARD: NR-00016 ) REF AEROMAN WO# 2026-217/1 N/R# 2026 - 414659; REMOVED AND REPLACED FLOORBEAM Y940 AT FWD GALLEY AREA I.A.W. A320 SRSep 17, 2026 · N793JB · Airbus A320232 · Fuselage Main, Floor BeamSDR AALA202609187319Bottle · low pressureAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: FORWARD LEFT MAIN DOOR PRESSURE WARNING ON FLIGHT ATTENDANT PANEL. MAINTENANCE SERVICED FORWARD ENTRY DOOR ASSIST CYLINDER PER 52-11-14. CHECKS GOOD.Sep 17, 2026 · N199UW · Airbus A321211 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR N6WA2026091820Switch · faultedSPOILER ROLL CAUTION MESSAGE. R & R ROLL DISCONNECT SWITCH AND INSTALLED RIG PIN P2 IAW AMM 27-61-25. OPS CHECKED GOOD.Sep 17, 2026 · N578GJ · Cndair CL6002C11 · Drag Control SystemSDR N6WA2026091819Cooling Fan · faultedDISPLAY COOL CAUTION MESSAGE (B1-006414 DISPLAY FAN1 / LOW FAN SPEED) - RETURN FLIGHT. REMOVED AND REPLACED DISPLAY SUPPLY FANS OPS CHECK GOOD IAW CRJ 550 AMM 21-24-12.Sep 17, 2026 · N563GJ · Cndair CL6002C11 · Air Distribution FanSDR N6WA2026091818None · noneACTUAL LANDING WEIGHT WITHIN LIMITS, NO INSPECTION REQUIRED IAW AMM 05-51-01, AIRCRAFT OK FOR SERVICE. DEFERRED LANDING GEAR RETRACTION SYSTEM ON DMI CONTROL NR 70104106 PER MEL 32-30-01 CAT A. PERFORMED VISUAL INSPECTION OF NLG IAW AMM-32-20-00.Sep 17, 2026 · N538GJ · Cndair CL6002C11 · Standard Practices/StructuresSDR N6WA2026091817None · noneOVERWEIGHT LANDING AT 61580 AND 250 FPM RATE OF DESCENT. ACTUAL LANDING WEIGHT WITHIN LIMITS, NO INSPECTION REQUIRED IAW AMM 05-51-01, AIRCRAFT OK FOR SERVICE.Sep 17, 2026 · N538GJ · Cndair CL6002C11 · Standard Practices/StructuresSDR YENA2026091800811Unknown · odorFLT 066, ABQ-JFK. CABIN ODOR EVENT. THE FLIGHT CREW REPORTED THAT THERE WAS A FOUL ODOR FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL SYS ON DESCENT INTO JFK WITH IDLE THRUST SELECTED. ODOR ISOLATION PROCEDURE PERFORMED & NR 1 A/C PACK WAS ISOLATED, ODOR DISSIPATED. ODOR CAME BACK Sep 17, 2026 · N636JB · Airbus A320232 · Air Distribution SystemSDR SWIA2026091777216Pressure Panel · scratchedTRANSFER FROM EAML 1993541 TRANSFERRED FROM CAMP 33010415 IDENTIFIED A GOUGE ON LT PRESSURE FLOOR STRUCTURE PANEL AT FS549 APPROXIMATELY 12 X 132 X 003 FLIGHT 1. BLENDED SURFACE SCRATCH ON THE PAINTED LH PRESSURE FLOOR SILL STRUCTURE PANEL AT FS549 IAW SRM 5Sep 17, 2026 · N957SW · Cndair CL6002B19 · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR DALA2026091805220Web · abnormalGAP BETWEEN S-18R WEB AND STA 727 INNER CHORD FOUND TO BE GREATER THAN 0.006" (0.026") PER FORECAST CARD 38-0553-8-0152 WORK CARD 5311-01251-01B STEP 11. INSTALLED SHIM PER FORECAST CARD 38-0553-8-0156 WORK CARD 5311-01251-02B. (LP 1817886 - AIRCRAFT WAS GROSep 17, 2026 · N950DZ · Boeing 7379GPER · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR DALA2026091805219Web · abnormalGAP BETWEEN S18L WEB AND STA 727 INNER CHORD FOUND TO BE GREATER THAN 0.006" (0.030") PER FORECAST CARD 38-0553-8-0149 WORK CARD 5311-01251-01A STEP 11. INSTALLED SHIM PER FORECAST CARD 38-0553-8-0154 WORK CARD 5311-01251-02A. (LP 1817880 - AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNSep 17, 2026 · N950DZ · Boeing 7379GPER · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR AALA202609180655Oil System · leakingAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: AN EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED AND TRHGE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO PHL DUE TO THE FLIGHT CREW REPORTING THAT AN ODOR WAS PRESENT IN THE AFT CABIN INITIALLY AFTER ENGINE START BUT QUICKLY DISSIPATED HOWEVER AFTER TAKE OFF THE FLIGHT ATTENDANTS REPOSep 17, 2026 · N657AW · Airbus A320232 · APU Oil SystemSDR AALA202609187004Smoke Detector · false indicationAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: FORWARD LAVATORY SMOKE ECAM DURING CRUISE AND THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT DID NOT BELIEVE IT WAS CAUSED BY A PASSENGER - MAINTENANCE INSPECTED THE SMOKE DETECTOR AND PERFORMED AN OPERATIONAL CHECK OF THE LAVATORY SMOKE DETECTOR SYSTEM WITH Sep 17, 2026 · N919US · Airbus A321231 · Smoke DetectionSDR AALA202609182212Wire · damagedAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: DURING SYSTEM TEST MAINTENANCE NOTED THAT SEAT ROWS 22 AND 23 EMERGENCY PATH LIGHTS WERE DIM - MAINTENANCE FOUND WIRING TO BE DAMAGED AT CANNON PLUG AND REPLACED THE CANNON PLUG - A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK WAS ACCOMPLISHED WITH NOSep 17, 2026 · N717UW · Airbus A319112 · Light System Wiring