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 SWAA2026091504513Seat Back · out of adjustPASSENGER SEAT 9D RECLINES INTO AN EXIT ROW ADJUSTED RECLINE PER CMM 25-21-42 CW C/W INSPECTIONSep 11, 2026 · N487WN · Boeing 7377H4 · Passenger Compartment EquipmentSDR SWAA2026091549653Lamp · inoperativeAFT CARGO BAY EMERGENCY LIGHT INOP. REMOVED AND REPLACED RH OVERWING ESCAPE GROUND ILLUMINATION LIGHT LAMP IAW B737 AMM 33-51-04-960-801 TEST PASSED VERIFIED REMOVED AND REPLACED RH OVERWING ESCAPE GROUND ILLUMINATION LIGHT LAMP IAW B737 AMM 33-51-04-960-801Sep 11, 2026 · N276WN · Boeing 7377H4 · Emergency LightingSDR SWAA2026091515614Battery Pack · no testM1672 AND M1673 FAILED 15 MINUTE CAPACITY CHECK R/R M1672 AND M1673 BATTERY PACKS PER AMM 33-51-06Sep 11, 2026 · N8817L · Boeing 7378 · Emergency LightingSDR SWAA2026091524840Fuse · inoperativeL1 EXTERIOR EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT INOP FOUND POWER SUPPLY M1675 FUSE F2 BAD. REMOVED AND REPLACED F2 FUSE. OPS CHECKS GOOD. IN REF TO AMM 33-51-06.Sep 11, 2026 · N8731J · Boeing 7378 · Emergency LightingSDR DALA2026091505149Skin · corrodedWHILE PERFORMING REP INSPECTION PER ER/A 612524-14 REV C. FOUND CORROSION ON SKIN FWD OF WASTE PNL. BLENDED SKIN MINIMUM AMOUNT TO REMOVE CORROSION IAW ASRP 51 -21. .25" X 2.5" GRIDED OUT OF BLENDED AREA (127702). REQUESTING UT OF BLENDED AREA (127702). ACCOMPSep 11, 2026 · N102DU · Airbus BD5001A10 · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR CALA2026091519457Engine · overtempMAX TO R ENG OVRTMP - PERFORMED TROUBLE SHOOTING REF FIM 71-05 TASK 833. PERFORMED EGT OVERTEMPERATURE INSP REF AMM 72-00-00-290-828-N02H(1) AND H(2) NIL DEFECT FOUND.PERFORMED ENGINE POWER RUN TEST NO.9 -POWER ASSURANCE TEST. EGT WITHIN AMM LIMIT . THE ENGINESep 11, 2026 · N782UA · Boeing 777222 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR CALA2026091519456Toilet · inoperativeAFT LEFT LAV WILL NOT FLUSH AND IS INOP. AFT LEFT LAV SERVICED WITH BLUE WATER AND OPS CHECKED OK IAW B757 AMM 38-32Sep 11, 2026 · N34131 · Boeing 757224 · Waste Disposal SystemSDR ASAA2026091166836Control Servo · unserviceableATB- AIRCRAFT FLUTTER- FELT LIKE DRIVING OVER LARGE SPEED BUMPS CLIMBING THRU FL 240, SPEED 340KTS, SET SELECTED SPEED 300 KTS, VIBRATIONS STOPPED 315KTS: NORMAL ENG VIB & FLT CTL. GROUNDED - YES. FOUND ELEVATOR SERVO CONTROL (34CE3) BINDING. REMOVED AND REPLASep 11, 2026 · N223HA · Airbus A321271N · Elevator Control SystemSDR ASAA2026091168687Sign · detachedEXIT SIGN FELL FROM 17A,. GROUNDED - YES. REF AMM 33-51-01/201 REPLACED EXIT SIGN ASSY. OPS TESTED GOOD.Sep 11, 2026 · N536AS · Boeing 737890 · Emergency LightingSDR ASAA2026091168686Cover · crackedFLOOR PHOTOLUMINESCENT STRIP COVER SLEEVE CRACKED AND PEELING UP. (A SECTION APPROX 20 INCHES IN LENGTH) LOCATED OUTBOARD AND FWD OF SEAT 1C. GROUNDED - YES. REMOVED AND REPLACED DAMAGED FLOOR PHOTOLUMINESCENT STRIP PER AMM 33-51-15-960-801.Sep 11, 2026 · N979AK · Boeing 7379 · Emergency LightingSDR ASAA2026091168670Converter · faultedDURING DEPT FLIGHT DECK ONLY HAD MILD OIL SMELL. WENT AWAY AT AROUND 5000'. AGAIN DESCENDING THROUGH APPROX 5000' STRONGER OIL SMELL IN FLIGHT DECK ONLY UNTIL ARRIVAL AT GATE. GROUNDED - YES. R & R LT OZONE CONVERTER REF AMM 21-73-01, R & R LT RECIRCULATION FASep 11, 2026 · N494AS · Boeing 737990ER · Air Conditioning SystemSDR DALA2026091405133B-Nut · leakingDIV- TO JFK DUE TO DECREASING CTR SYS HYD QTY. C/W QRH. QTY STABILIZED. LANDING UNEVENTFUL. SECURED LOOSE B-NUT OVER RT MLG AND SERVICED HYD SYS.(8846883)(AIRCRAFT GROUNDED)Sep 11, 2026 · N827MH · Boeing 767432ER · Hydraulic System, MainSDR DALA2026091405128Vane · dentedDENTS ON LOWER SURFACE OF FIXED FLAP VANE AT RIGHT WING. REPAIRED PER SRM 57-53-01-2R. (1807386) AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED.Sep 11, 2026 · N990AT · Boeing 717200 · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR DALA2026091405127Skin · dentedDENTS ON LOWER SURFACE OF FIXED FLAP VANE AT RIGHT WING. REPAIRED PER SRM 57-53-01-2R. (1807380) AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED.Sep 11, 2026 · N990AT · Boeing 717200 · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR AALA202609147297Controller · inoperativeAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: MAINTENANCE MESSAGE 33-11723 OCCURRED DURING GROUND TEST. LT AND RT AFT CENTER AREA BUSINESS CLASS SEAT EMERGENCY LIGHTS EFFECTED. REMOVED AND REPLACED WELS CONTROL UNIT IAW AMM 33-51-07, CLEANED CONNECTOR AT WCU 23 AND CLEANEDSep 11, 2026 · N834AA · Boeing 7879 · Emergency LightingSDR AALA202609143320Striker · inoperativeAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: FLIGHT DECK DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE CORRECTLY IN FLIGHT. YOU HAVE TO SLAM IT OR THE DOOR WILL POP BACK OPEN. REMOVED AND REPLACED FLIGHT DECK DOOR ELECTRIC STRIKE IAW AMM 52-51-03.Sep 11, 2026 · N997NN · Boeing 737823 · Fixed Inner DoorsSDR AALA202609144090Controller · inoperativeAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: MULTIPLE EMERGENCY LIGHTING WELS CONTROL UNITS HAVE FAILED. REPLACED WCU AND BATTERY IAW AMM 33-51-07, OPS CHECK IAW AMM 33-51-00-00C-320A.Sep 11, 2026 · N834AA · Boeing 7879 · Emergency LightingSDR R61A2026091100258Wire Harness · faultedFUEL IMBALANCE ON CLIMB OUT, APPROXIMATELY 23000 FEET. THE NUMBER 1 TANK WAS DROPPING 10-20LB PER SECOND IN FUEL. WE THOUGHT WE HAD A POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK, HOWEVER LEFT FUEL TANK STABILIZED AT 3800LB AND RIGHT TANK AT 3600LB. DECLARED EMERGENCY, LANDED WITHOUT ISep 11, 2026 · N228JQ · Emb ERJ170200LR · Fuel System WiringSDR DXTA2026091409664Brake · abnormalRIGHT MLG BRAKE: RIGHT BRAKE PULSATES NOTICEABLY AT ALL SPEEDS (MOST NOTICEABLE AT TAXI SPEED) WHEN BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE APPLIED. DURING TAXI BRAKE APPLICATION, THE BRAKES CONSTANTLY GRABBED AND RELEASED. THIS PROCEEDED TO GET WORSE AS AIRCRAFT SLOW SPEED CAUSSep 11, 2026 · N431QS · Emb EMB505 · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR DXTA2026091409665Handle · damagedMAIN CABIN DOOR TAKES EXCESSIVE FORCE TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE DOOR HANDLE. THE PRECATCH IS STUCK IN THE PULLED POSITON AND WILL NOT ENGAGE. THE DOOR IS HAVING THE SAME ISSUE AS THE PREVIOUS WRITE UP, BUT NOW THE PRECATCH IS STUCK AND WASN'T WITH YESTERDAYS WRISep 11, 2026 · N678QS · Cessna 560XL · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR DXTA2026091409666Fcu · illuminatedSELECTING FLAPS 45. FLAP FAIL CAS MESSAGE. FLAPS STUCK AT 30. FLAPS WILL NOT EXTEND OR RETRACT. REMOVED FAULTY FCU . INSTALLED REPAIRED UNIT P/N 8-341-06, S/N D860. PERFORMED ALL OPERATIONAL CHECKS WITH NO DISCREPANCIES. ALL WORK DONE WITH REFERENCE C650-AMSep 11, 2026 · N248QS · Cndair CL6002B16 · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR DXTA2026091409670Seal · leakingDURING CLIMB AND DESCENT BELOW 10000 FT WE CAN HEAR LOUD WIND/SUCTION NOISE COMING FROM MAIN CABIN DOOR. CABIN DIF/RATE SHOWED NORMAL VALUES. VERIFIED CREW SQUAWK. TECHS REMOVED FAULTY MAIN CABIN DOOR SEAL AND REPLACED WITH CUSTOMER PROVIDED NEW ASSY. IAW AMMSep 11, 2026 · N253QS · Cndair CL6002B16 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR DXTA2026091409673Door · faultedMAIN CABIN DOOR IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO LATCH AND LOCK USING EITHER THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE LEVERS. SERVICED OPS TESTED MAIN CABIN DOOR LATCH AND LOCK WITH NO DEFECTS NOTED. CONTACTED MCC AND DUE TO A/C NOT HAVING HISTORY OF DISCREPANCY MCC OPTED TO SIGN OFF.Sep 11, 2026 · N809QS · Textrn TEXTRON700 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR DALA2026091405126Speed Brake · inactiveATO- APPROX 30KTS DUE TO SPEEDBRAKE DO NOT ARM ANNUNCIATION. FLIGHT CREW APPLIED MEL/PLACARD AND CONTINUED. SUBSEQUENTLY REPLACED TAKEOFF WARNING SWITCH S651. OPS CHECK GOOD. (LP 1807659 - AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED)Sep 11, 2026 · N931DQ · Boeing 7379GPER · Drag Control SystemSDR AALA202609142025Proximity Sensor · out of adjustAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: DOOR L OVERWNG EXIT ECAM. MAINTENANCE ADJUSTED THE DETECTOR PROXIMITY SWITCH 31WN1 AND ACCOMPLISHED A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK WITH NO FAULTS NOTED.Sep 11, 2026 · N469AN · Airbus A321253NX · Door Warning SystemSDR AALA202609147585Wire · brokenAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: SEAT ROWS 11ABC AND 12ABC AND 13ABC WHITE SEAT MOUNTED EMERGENCY AISLE LIGHTS ARE INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE FOUND 2 BROKEN WIRES BETWEEN SEAT ROW 12AB AND REPAIRED THE WIRES - A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK WAS ACCOMPLISHED AND ALSep 11, 2026 · N155NN · Airbus A321231 · Light System WiringSDR AALA202609143419Battery · no testAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: FAULT MESSAGE BAT / EPSU (14WL) MID R DISPLAYED DURING SYSTEM TEST. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE BATTERY FOR EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY UNIT 14WL.Sep 11, 2026 · N154AA · Airbus A321231 · Emergency LightingSDR AALA202609146766Light · inoperativeAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: L3 DOOR UPPER EMERGENCY LIGHT IS INOPERATIVE, REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHT AND ACCOMPLISHED A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK.Sep 11, 2026 · N154AA · Airbus A321231 · Emergency LightingSDR AALA202609148286Fitting · stickingAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: L1 DOOR LEFT GIRT BAR FITTING DOES NOT SPRING UP. MAINTENANCE CLEANED AND LUBRICATED GIRT BAR FITTING AND ACCOMPLISHED A SATISFACTORY OPS CHECK.Sep 11, 2026 · N457AM · Airbus A321253NX · Emergency EquipmentSDR WX0A2026091432954Flashlight · inoperative(AIRCRAFT NOT GROUNDED) NR 1 FA JS FLASHLIGHT INOP. REMOVED & REPLACED FLASHLIGHT ASSY IAW CMM 25-60-02. THIS CLEAR MEL 25-60-08A, MDDR 237837, PLACARDS REMOVED.Sep 11, 2026 · N190NV · Airbus A320214 · Emergency EquipmentSDR DALA2026091405119Control Unit · faultedRTO - AT 60KTS DUE TO A BRAKES RELEASED MESSAGE. BSCU FAULTING NR 3 TACH DRIVE 20GG. FOUND NR 3 WHEEL HUB CAP SPINNING, BRAKE COOLING FAN OBTURATOR SEPARATED AND MISSING HARDWARE. REPLACED 20GG TACH DRIVE AND INSTALLED MISSING HARDWARE. (LP 9194236 - AIRCRAFSep 11, 2026 · N105DX · Airbus A321211 · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR HNAA2026091100857Bleed Air Sys · leakingTROUBLESHOT BLEED NR 2 LEAK IN FLIGHT AT 6K FT. INSP PK 2 DUCTS IAW AMM 21-51-14, FND SLEEVE ON PK 2 TORN. RAN ACFT AT T/O POWER WITH CREW WITH BLDS 1 AND 2 RUNNING & PACKS 1 AND 2 RUNNING, BLEED MESSAGE CAME ON. TURNED OFF PACK 2 OFF MESSAGE EXTINGUISHED AFTSep 11, 2026 · N694AE · Emb EMB145LR · Pneumatic Distribution SystemSDR FDEA202609111329Floor Panel · crackedCRACKS (7 EAS) ON FLOOR PANEL 241WFF AT MDCC ON FLOOR PANEL 241 WFF AT M.D-.C.C.,WERE REPAIRED IN SEVEN AREAS I.A.W.B767 S.R.M. 53-00-50-2R REPAIR GENERAL FIG-.201 SHEET 6 REV,94 DEC 15 /2025Sep 11, 2026 · N189FE · Boeing 767300 · Fuselage Floor PanelSDR FDEA202609111328Floor Panel · puncturedPUNCTURED FLOOR PANEL 231VFF IN THE MAIN DECK CARGO COMPARTMENT (SIX LOCATIONS) FLOOR PANEL 231VFF IN THE MAIN DECK CARGO COMPARTMENT WAS REPAIRED IAW SRM 53-00- 50-2R PAR 4-B, FIG 201 SHEET 2 REV 94 DEC 15/2025Sep 11, 2026 · N168FE · Boeing 767300 · Fuselage Floor PanelSDR SCNA20260914390Unknown · smokeSHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF LIGHT SMOKE DISCHARGED FROM FO SIDE VENT. FOLLOWED QRH AND TURNED OFF NR 1 PACK, CAB/UTIL AND IFE PASS AND RECIRC FANS. SMOKE STOPPED AND PERFORMED AIR RETURN TO GPT. POSSIBLE BIRD STRIKE ON TAKEOFF. (EMERGENCY DECLARED) BIRD STRIKE CONDISep 11, 2026 · N823SY · Boeing 73785P · Air Distribution SystemSDR CALA2026091419414Indicator · no discrepancyFLAP INDICATOR SHOWED 25 WITH FLAP LEVER IN 30 POSITION RESET FLAP POS/SKEW SNSR & IND RIGHT AND LEFT CB REF FIM 27-51 TASK 842, CYCLED FLAPS TWICE REF AMM 27-51-00, NO DEFECTS NOTED, NEEDLE NOT STICKING GAUGE AND FLAPS OPERATE NORMALLY.Sep 11, 2026 · N87507 · Boeing 737824 · Trailing Flap Position Indicating SystemSDR CALA2026091419412Light Sys · malfunctionedCB P18-3 A11 LIGHTING EMER CHARGER FWD TRIPPED ON TAKEOFF. EMER LIGHTS CAME ON AND EXTINGUISHED AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME. RESET CIRCUIT BREAKER. EMERG LIGHTS OPS CHECK GOOD. BREAKER REMAINS INSep 11, 2026 · N39415 · Boeing 737924ER · Emergency LightingSDR CALA2026091419410Light · brokenGENERAL VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE BE PINNACLE TOURIST SEAT. FOUND EMERGENCY PATH LIGHTS BROKEN AT POSITIONS 30D, 33D, 43D AND 50D BROKEN. REMOVED AND REPLACED EMERGENCY PATH LIGHTS ATE SEATS 30D, 33D,43D AND 50D REF. AMM TASK: 33-51-00/501, OPS GOOD.Sep 11, 2026 · N641UA · Boeing 767322 · Emergency LightingSDR CALA2026091419408Sign · brokenDOOR 2 OVERHEAD EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN LIGHT HOUSING LOOSE, FOUND DAMAGED MOUNTS, REPLACED THE EXIT SIGN AND PERFORMED EMERGENCY LIGHT OP CHECKED IAW AMM 33-51-00 EMERGENCY LIGHTS AND EXIT SIGNS CHECK GOOD. ALSO PASSENGER AND LAV CALL LIGHTS CHECK GOOD IAW AMM 3Sep 11, 2026 · N78866 · Boeing 75733N · Emergency LightingSDR CALA2026091419406Skin · dentedFUSELAGE SKIN AT LOWER PORTION OF EXTERNAL POWER DOOR CUTOUT IS DAMAGED. REPAIRED FUSELAGE SKIN AT LOWER PORTION OF EXTERNAL POWER DOOR CUTOUT ALL WORK DONE IAW SRM 53-10-15-2R-4 THIS REPAIR IS CATEGORY A REPAIR NO FOLLOW ACTION REQUIRE. REPAIRED FUSELAGESep 11, 2026 · N73299 · Boeing 737824 · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR CALA2026091419405Battery · faultedPROCEDURE - EPSU BAT CAP AFT L FAULT. REMOVED AND REPLACED BATTERY AMM REF 33-51-38-400-002-A. OPS CHECK OK, OK FOR SERVICE.Sep 11, 2026 · N454UA · Airbus A320232 · Emergency LightingSDR CALA2026091419403Lamp · inoperativeEMERGENCY LIGHTS - OPERATIONAL TEST WITH THE TEST SWITCH PROCEDURE - SEAT 9 CBA OVERHEAD EMERGENCY LIGHT INOP RELAMPED 9 CBA EMERGENCY LIGHT. REF AMM 33-51-05 PARTS USED: 00-0596-3-2874,QTY :1Sep 11, 2026 · N13138 · Boeing 757224 · Emergency LightingSDR CALA2026091419392Wire · detachedDURING EMERGENCY LIGHT TEST FOUND AISLE PATH LIGHTING AT SEAT 11ABC INOP. INSPECTED CONNECTOR UNDER SEAT FOUND WIRE DETACHED VERIFIED DISCREPANCY, FOUND SEAT HARNESS FOR EMERGENCY LIGHT DAMAGED. R & R EMERGENCY LIGHT HARNESS AND EMERGENCY LIGHT IAW AMM 33-51-Sep 11, 2026 · N446UA · Airbus A320232 · Light System WiringSDR CALA2026091419391Light · brokenEMERGENY LIGHT IN AISLE SEAT 14C BROKEN. REMOVED AND REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHT AT 14C IAW AMM 33-51-11.Sep 11, 2026 · N37504 · Boeing 7379 · Emergency LightingSDR CALA2026091419390Power Supply · faultedROW 15-21 AISLE EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERATIVE. R & R CHARGER AND BATTERY PACK FOR M1695 IAW AMM 33-51-06. R & R FUSES FOR M1694 EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACK IAW AMM 33-51-06, OPS CHKD GOOD.Sep 11, 2026 · N24202 · Boeing 737824 · Emergency LightingSDR CALA2026091419386Unknown · odorREFERENCE 3313128 CONDITIONAL INSPECTION REQUIRED DUE TO SMOKE/ODOR IAW AMM 05-51-58-800-801-C3, COMPLIED WITH THE. SMOKE/ODOR IN THE FLIGHT DECK/CABIN INSPECTION IAW AMM 05-51-58-800-801-C3 PER CREW BREIF ODOR DISAPATED RAPIDLY. ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH STEP C Sep 11, 2026 · N57016 · Boeing 777224 · Air Distribution SystemSDR CALA2026091419385Unknown · odorAPPROX 6+50 INTO THE FLIGHT PURSER ADVISED A SMOKE SMELL ROWS 3 /5 PER CREW DEBRIEF SMOKE ODOR DISAPATEDED QUICKLY AND NEVER RETURNED SEE LOG 3314160 FOR FINAL CONDITIONAL INSPECTION COMPLETIONSep 11, 2026 · N57016 · Boeing 777224 · Air Distribution SystemSDR CALA2026091419384Unknown · odorSTRONG ODOR OF FUEL IN CABIN AFTER STARTING ENGINES. ACCOMPLISHED INITIAL EVALUATION REF FIM 21-00 TASK 830 CONDITIONAL INSP. PERFORMED CREW ASSISTED WITH BOTH ENGINE START AMM 21-00-00 COULD NOT DUPLICATE ODOR ENGINE RUN OK. BOTH PACKS OPERATE NORMAL NO SMSep 11, 2026 · N37554 · Boeing 7379 · Air Distribution SystemSDR DALA2026091405117Wire Harness · faultedDIV - INTO YYT DUE TO ENG 1 FIRE DETECTION FAULT. REPLACED HARNESS 62WD1. OK FOR SERVICE. (8847642) AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED.Sep 11, 2026 · N405DX · Airbus A330941 · Fire Protection System WiringSDR DALA2026091405115Microphone · inoperativeF/O OXYGEN MASK MICROPHONE DOESN'T WORK. RESEATED MIC CONNECTOR. CHK NORMAL. IAW AMM 35-13. (LP: 9494820, AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED)Sep 11, 2026 · N351NW · Airbus A320212 · Crew Oxygen System