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 AALA202609188667Hinge Arm · excess playAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: LEFT HAND HORIZONTAL STABILIZER ELEVATOR POSITION 3 HINGE ARM HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY -MAINTENANCE REPLACED HINGE ARM PER AMM 55-16-42Sep 3, 2026 · N117AN · Airbus A321231 · Elevator StructureSDR AALA202609183365Hinge Arm · excess playAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: LEFT HAND HORIZONTAL STABILIZER ELEVATOR POSITION 5 HINGE ARM HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY -MAINTENANCE REPLACED HINGE ARM PER AMM 55-16-42Sep 3, 2026 · N117AN · Airbus A321231 · Elevator StructureSDR AALA202609182188Hinge Arm · excess playAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: LEFT HAND HORIZONTAL STABILIZER ELEVATOR POSITION 2 HINGE ARM HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY -MAINTENANCE REPLACED HINGE ARM PER AMM 55-16-42Sep 3, 2026 · N117AN · Airbus A321231 · Elevator StructureSDR ASAA2026090368753Door Sill · corrodedFWD CARGO SILL WEB HAS CORROSION. GROUNDED - YES. REMOVED AND REPLACED FWD CARGO SILL WEB P/N 654A0003-58 T/N AS62881 IAW SRM 51-40-02-0G-0.Sep 3, 2026 · N538AS · Boeing 737890 · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR 1Q2R2026091320158Strap · corrodedGALLEY SERVICE DOOR FWD CIRCUMFERENCE JOINT AT STGR17R HAS CORROSION. PERFORMED PERMANENT REPAIR IN ACCORDANCE WITH RFTS-130740 REV. 0, , AND EA 5241-2026-1004, REV -.Sep 3, 2026 · N528EG · Cndair CL6002C10 · Galley DoorsSDR SWAA2026091192268Assist Handle · unsecureR2 DOOR ASSIST HANDLE NEEDS SECURED, R2 DOOR ASSIST HANDLE SECURED IAW AMM 52-13-31-400-801. STEP 3.G.(2. A TO D.)Sep 3, 2026 · N8769Q · Boeing 7378 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR SWAA2026091128097Scuff Plate · crackedCRACK ON FWD CORNER SCUFF PLATE AT FWD CARGO COMPARTMENT. REPAIRED FWD CORNER SCUFF PLATE AT FWD CARGO COMPARTMENT IAW SRM 53-30-15-2R-1, REPAIR 1, AND BAC 5975.Sep 3, 2026 · N498WN · Boeing 7377H4 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR REXA2026091101806Rib · crackedCRACK ON MACHINED RIB OF LEADING EDGE SS58.41 AT LH WING. DUE TO EXCESSIVE DAMAGE ON MACHINED RIB OF LEADING EDGE SS58.41 AT LH WING WAS REPLACED PER CRJ-900 SRM 51-42-06-001-001-A01, SRM 51-42-21-001-001-A01,SRM 51-42-13-001-001-A01 AND SRM 51-10-06-001-001-ASep 3, 2026 · N930XJ · Cndair CL6002D24 · Wing, Rib/BulkheadSDR FDEA202609031303Roller Track · misrepairedEXISTING REPAIR ON AFT CARGO ROLLER TRACK AT Y805 BETWEEN FR59 AND FR60 REQUIRES EVALUATION FOR CONFORMITY. THE EXISTING REPAIR ON AFT CARGO ROLLER TRACK AT Y805 BETWEEN FR59 AND FR60 WAS EVALUATED AND FOUND NOT IN CONFORMITY WITH A300-600 SRM53-10-15 FIGSep 3, 2026 · N731FD · Airbus A300B4605R · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR SWAA2026091119542Stiffener · crackedOTS - FUEL TANK STIFFENER AT STA 540, 26RBL CRACKED AT THE TOP REPAIRS. MX FERRIED FROM DAL._ REMOVED AND REPLACED VERTICAL STIFFENER FS 540 RBL 24.91 IAW B737 SRM 51-40-02-0G-0 AND DWG'S 111A6000 REV - AND 111A2001 REV -. VERIFIED REMOVED AND REPLACED VERTICASep 3, 2026 · N7721E · Boeing 7377BD · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR IPXA2026090472160Drain Line · leakingDESCENDING OUT OF FL 30500, APU AUTO SHUTDOWN. STATUS PAGE STATES APU INOP. REPLACED APU PER AMM 49-10-00/401.Sep 3, 2026 · N150UP · Airbus A300F4622R · APU Oil SystemSDR 4DPA2026090300001Windshield · crackedCREW REPORTED- OUTER PANE OF WINDSHIELD FULLY CRACKED ON ARRIVAL AT 34,000 FEET. MX STILL IN WORK AS THIS IS A REPEAT OCCURRENCE.Sep 3, 2026 · N241JX · Emb EMB145LR · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR CALA2026090719291Generator · faultedLAVATORY VACUUM PUMP MAKING A GRINDING NOISE. VACUUM GENERATOR DEACTIVATED IAW MEL38-30-01-01 (M). VACUUM SYS AND VACUUM GEN CIRCUIT BREAKERS PULLED AND SAFETIED. ALL LAVATORY TOILET SYSTEM COMPONENTS CHECKED WITH NO LEAKS NOTED. COMPLIED WITH MEL 3830G, Sep 3, 2026 · N34535 · Airbus A321271NX · Waste Disposal SystemSDR CALA2026090719290O-Ring · faultyRIGHT HYD QTY, FLUID LOSS RT WING, FOUND NR 11 SPOILER PCA LEAKING AT THE HYDRAULIC RETURN END CAP. O-RING FAILED. CREW SHUT OFF RIGHT HYD IN FLIGHT. HYD LEVEL ON RETURN WAS READING 44 RF. R & R NR 11 PCA IAW AMM 27-61-02-022-001 AND AMM 27-61-02-422-027. Sep 3, 2026 · N18119 · Boeing 757224 · Hydraulic System, MainSDR CALA2026090719264Vent · fodON TAKEOFF AND APPROACH BELOW 10K AIR SMELLS LIKE DIRTY SOCKS. FOUND DEBRIS IN CAPT'S AIR CONDITIONING VENT. CLEARED DEBRIS THEN RAN AIR CONDITIONING PACKS AND NO SMELL IS CREATED NOWSep 3, 2026 · N788UA · Boeing 777222 · Air Distribution SystemSDR CALA2026090719256Support · corrodedLEFT WING LE O/B LOWER PANEL SUPPORT HAS CORROSION AT STA SS 67.53 LH SIDE. REMOVED SUPPORT ON LEFT WING LE O/B LOWER PANEL AT SLAT STA 67.53 LT SIDE, RECEIVED NEW SUPPORT. LOCATED AND DRILLED THE NEW SUPPORT, APPLIED ALODINE ON NEW HOLES, APPLIED PRIMER & ISep 3, 2026 · N78540 · Boeing 737824 · Wing Miscellaneous StructureSDR CALA2026090719254Skin · crackedEXTERNAL POWER RECEPTACLE (112A) MISSING SECTION AT INNER DOUBLER INITIAL RUBBING BLOCK. REPAIR ACCOMPLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SRM 53-10-15-2R-4 REPAIR 4, PAGE 1-13, FIG 201-204 . C/W FOR EXT PWR RECEPTACLE DOOR REPAIR DOUBLER FABRICATED AND INSTALLED REPAISep 3, 2026 · N78509 · Boeing 737824 · Fluid Service DoorsSDR CALA2026090719252Spar · crackedRIGHT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER FRONT SPAR O/B FIXED WEB HAS A CRACK ON INSPECTION HOLE. REPAIR ACCOMPLISHED IAW ESR-WI 10-15674 AND ECRA 5510-03391. INPUT FOR RH HORZ STAB REPAIR.Sep 3, 2026 · N78509 · Boeing 737824 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/RibSDR LR7A2026090303904Skin · damagedBIRD STRIKE DURING AIRDROP MISSION, FOUND FORWARD FUSELAGE RH SKIN DAMAGED AT FS93, RBL26,WL220; REQUIRING MAJOR REPAIR. / ACCOMPLISHED REPAIRS IAW ASI SOLUTIONS INC ENGINEERING REPAIR ORDER# 5310ERO4257Sep 3, 2026 · N402LC · Lkheed 382G · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR LR7A2026090303903Stiffener · damagedBIRD STRIKE DURING AIRDROP MISSION, FOUND FORWARD FUSELAGE RH STIFFENER DAMAGED AT FS111, RBL26,WL220; REQUIRING MAJOR REPAIR. / ACCOMPLISHED REPAIRS IAW ASI SOLUTIONS INC ENGINEERING REPAIR ORDER# 5310ERO4257Sep 3, 2026 · N402LC · Lkheed 382G · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR LR7A2026090303902Stiffener · damagedBIRD STRIKE DURING AIRDROP MISSION, FOUND FORWARD FUSELAGE FS93 CANTED BULKHEAD UPPER FRAME DAMAGED AT RBL26, WL210 REQUIRING MAJOR REPAIR / ACCOMPLISHED REPAIRS IAW ASI SOLUTIONS INC ENGINEERING REPAIR ORDER# 5310ERO4257Sep 3, 2026 · N402LC · Lkheed 382G · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR DALA2026090805039Pin · missingUPON EXITING A/C NOTICED EXCESSIVE GAP BETWEEN SLIDE PACK ASSY AND L1 DOOR. INSPECTED AND FOUND LOWER PIN NOT PROPERLY PROTRUDING THROUGH DOOR AND NOT SUPPORTING SLIDE ASSY. RE-POSITIONED L1 DOOR SLIDE PACK ASSY REF AMDS WORK CARD 2560-4452. RII'S C/W ON AMDSep 3, 2026 · N884DN · Boeing 737932ER · Escape SlideSDR SWAA2026090873210Fairing · delaminatedDURING WALKAROUND FOUND LH WING AFT FLAP FAIRING #3 DELAMINATED AND CRACKED FOUND DELAMINATION MEASURES LENGHT: 15 INCHES APPROX WIDTH: 3 INCHES APPROX. PER SRM 57-53-70-1A-1 DELAMINATION IS BEYOND ALLOWABLE LIMITS OK TO CONTINUE PER CDL 57-10-4. INSTALLED AFTSep 3, 2026 · N928WN · Boeing 7377H4 · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR SWAA2026090803429Engine · shutdownNR 2 ENGINE SHUTDOWN ON TAXI OUT, RESTARTED WITH NO FURTHER INCIDENT. CHECKED IDG OIL LEVEL, CHECKED GOOD. CHECKED NR 2 SPAR VALVE OPERATION, CHECKED GOOD IAW MM 28-22-00. STARTED NR 2 ENGINE, OPS CHECKED GOOD IAW MM 71-00-00. PERFORMED EEC BITE AND NO FAUSep 3, 2026 · N7825A · Boeing 7377CT · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR SWAA2026090822250Carpet · out of positionCARPET STRIP INSTALLED STARTING FROM 4C AND ENDING UNDER 9C IS LAYING OVER THE PHOTO ILLUMINESCENT AISLE STRIP. ADJUSTED CARPET IAW AMM 25-27-15 02Sep 3, 2026 · N208WN · Boeing 7377H4 · Passenger Compartment EquipmentSDR SWAA2026090876506Lens · detachedRIGHT AFT EMERGENCY EXIT LENS FELL OFF. REPLACED THE LENS IAW MM 33-51-01Sep 3, 2026 · N8602F · Boeing 7378H4 · Emergency LightingSDR SWAA2026090821860Lens · unsecureFWD ENTRY DOOR LOWER EMERGENCY LIGHT LENS NEEDS TO BE SECURED. SECURED THE LENS IAW SIP.Sep 3, 2026 · N8528Q · Boeing 7378H4 · Emergency LightingSDR SWAA2026090889890Strut · crackedNR 1 ENGINE TRF NR 2 STRUT HAS A CRACK ON C2 MEASURING .400 AND A CRACK ON C1 MEASURING .800. OK TO CONTINUE ON 350 CYCLE REINSPCECT INTERVAL IAW M-25-172-01664 TRIGGERING TRF MOUNT INSPECTION 7256-I-11716-E FOR LARGEST CUMULATED CRACK FINDINGS FROM 0.79 INCSep 3, 2026 · N449WN · Boeing 7377H4 · Nacelle/Pylon, Main FrameSDR SWAA2026090893350Lamp · inoperativeSLIDE EMERGENCY LIGHT BEHIND RIGHT AFT WING TO BODY FAIRING INOPERATIVE. REPLACED THE LAMPS IAW MM 33-51-04.Sep 3, 2026 · N8804L · Boeing 7378 · Emergency LightingSDR SWAA2026090870845Cover · missingEMERGENCY LIGHT ROW 14 & 15 A,B & C, COVER MISSING. INSTALLED MISSING COVER IAW AMM 33-51-03.Sep 3, 2026 · N268WN · Boeing 7377H4 · Emergency LightingSDR SWAA2026090837430Fairing · damaged#3 AFT FLAP SUPPORT FAIRING/CANOE HAS PULLED RIVETS NEAR TAILCONE, OTBD SIDE #3 AFT FLAP SUPPORT FAIRING/CANOE HAS PULLED RIVETS NEAR TAILCONE OTBD SIDE REMOVED #3 T/E FLAP AFT CANOE REF AMM 27-51-18. INSTALLED #3 FWD AND AFT FLAP SUPPORT FAIRING PER AMM 27-51Sep 3, 2026 · N940WN · Boeing 7377H4 · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR SIMA20260903004Pin · corrodedLEVEL 2 CORROSION RH MLG FWD PINTLE PIN HAS CORROSION. (MAJOR REPAIR). REMOVED RH MLG FWD PINTLE PIN P/N: 1840-0002 S/N: L932 AND INSTALLED SERVICEABLE RH MLG FWD PINTLE PIN P/N: 1840-0002 S/N: L3391 AS REQUIRED REF EMB 175 AMM 32-11-01.Sep 3, 2026 · N212NN · Emb ERJ170200LR · Main Landing GearSDR DALA2026090805033Skin · not reportedL-1 DOOR SURROUND UPPER FWD. C/W ERA 636646-14AD (1793494)(AIRCRAFT GROUNDED)Sep 3, 2026 · N581NW · Boeing 757351 · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR DALA2026090805032Skin · debondedULTRASONIC INSPECTION OF UPPER FORWARD CORNER OF L-1 CUTOUT SHOWS AN AREA OF DISBOND BETWEEN SKIN + BEARSTRAP. AD2012-25-11 IS REQUIRED. WORK TO BE ACCOMPLISHED ON ERA 636646-14 (8462274)(AIRCRAFT GROUNDED)Sep 3, 2026 · N581NW · Boeing 757351 · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR DALA2026090805029Light · inoperativeAFT L2 DOOR EXTERIOR EMERGENCY LIGHT INOP. EXTERIOR EMERGENCY LIGHTS SYSTEMS - DOOR EMERGENCY LIGHTS. R/R AFT LH EMERGENCY LIGHT REF A220 AMP 33-55. OPS CHECK GOOD. (LP# 9622542; AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED)Sep 3, 2026 · N133DU · Airbus BD5001A10 · Emergency LightingSDR WX0A2026090832950Vertical Beam · damaged(AIRCRAFT NOT GROUNDED) (DEFECT DISCOVERED DURING AC HEAVY MX VISIT) NRC 1000-0044 & -0045 : (S/M) FWD CARGO COMPARTMENT, HOLE FOUND ELONGATED ON UPPER ATTACHMENT OF VERTICAL MEMBER ASSY. AT FR24A AND -Y254 & -Y765. FWD CARGO COMPARTMENT VERTICAL MEMBER AT FSep 3, 2026 · N259NV · Airbus A320214 · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR WX0A2026090832949Door Sill · corroded(AIRCRAFT NOT GROUNDED) (DEFECT DISCOVERED DURING AC HEAVY MX VISIT) NRC 2000-0024: 1570-38 (S/M) AT L1 LOWER DOOR CUTOUT, CORROSION FOUND AROUND FWD OUTBD AND FWD INBD HOLES AND AROUND AFT OUTBD AND AFT INBD HOLES OF SILL BEAM AT FR20 & FR16. / LH CUTOUT DOORSep 3, 2026 · N259NV · Airbus A320214 · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR HNAA202609080056Skin · crackedDURING HEAVY CHECK, A CRACK WAS FOUND ON LT WR WING SKIN SPAR II AT RIB 11, 2.5 INCHES IN LENGTH.Sep 3, 2026 · N681AE · Emb EMB145LR · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR DXTA2026090809543Landing Gear · malfunctionedWHEN PF CALLED FOR GEAR DOWN, (FLAPS STILL AT ZERO) PM SELECTED GEAR DOWN. MAINS CAME DOWN AS NORMAL BUT THE NOSE GEAR TOOK LONGER THAN ANTICIPATED. BOTH PILOTS WATCHED AND WAITED FOR GEAR NOSE GEAR TO SHOW GREEN, BUT IT WAS STILL IN TRANSIT. THIS TOOK AROUND Sep 3, 2026 · N484QS · Emb EMB505 · Nose/Tail Landing GearSDR DXTA2026090809551Brake · abnormalBRAKE SHUTTER DURING LOW SPEED TAXI IN TO A FULL STOP. SOUNDS MORE PROMINENT ON RIGHT SIDE, BUT CAN FEEL IT IN BOTH PEDALS. VISUALLY INSPECTED BRAKES. NO DEFECTS NOTED. PERFORMED TAXI CHECK AND CONFIRMED ISSUE. MCC ADVISED NR 4 BRAKE RECENTLY CHANGED. PERFOSep 3, 2026 · N630QS · Cessna 680A · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR JJBA20260908002Door · bindingMCD DIFFICULT TO CLOSE AND OPEN. WHEN DOOR IS CLOSED IT SHOWS OPEN UNTIL OPENED AND CLOSED SEVERAL TIMES TO ACTUALLY CLOSE WITH CLOSED INDICATION. INSPECTED MICROSWITCHES. OPS CHECKED MCD. OPS CHECK SAT. NO FAULTS NOTED AT THIS TIME.Sep 3, 2026 · N27190 · Emb EMB145XR · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR DALA2026090805018Wire · brokenSEAT 33 EMER LIGHT INOP. FOUND BROKEN WIRE UNDER SEAT. RETERMINATED PIN REF A320 ESPM 20 -48. OPS CK GOOD. (LP: 9490418, AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED)Sep 3, 2026 · N344NW · Airbus A320212 · Light System WiringSDR VNAA2026090724401Window · arcedR WINDOW ARCING IN FLIGHT FOLLOWED BY R WINDOW CAUTION C/A REMOVED RH SIDE WINDOW IAW AMM 56-12-01-000-801-A01-PSA. COMPLETED INSTALLATION OF WINDOW IAW AMM 56-12-01-400-801-A01-PSA UP TOSep 3, 2026 · N530EA · Cndair CL6002C10 · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR SWAA2026090715551Megaphone · inoperativeAFT MEGAPHONE INOPERATIVE. REPLACED THE AFT MEGAPHONE IAW AMM 25-64-00.Sep 3, 2026 · N468WN · Boeing 7377H4 · Emergency EquipmentSDR SWAA2026090775278Battery · inoperativeTWO FLASHLIGHTS IN AFT GALLEY, INOPERATIVE. R & R THE AFT LT FLASHLIGHT BATTERY IAW AMM 25-64-00. OPS CHKD GOOD.Sep 3, 2026 · N8706W · Boeing 7378 · Emergency EquipmentSDR SWAA2026090761321Door · crackedLEFT MLG MIDDLE DOOR LOWER FORWARD CORNER WEB CRACKED. REMOVED THE LT MLG CTR & INNER DOOR ASSY IAW AMM 32-13-11 & CDL 32-10-3 XC. OK FOR CONTINUED SERVICE.Sep 3, 2026 · N7721E · Boeing 7377BD · Landing Gear DoorsSDR SWAA2026090493713Floor Panel · crackedRAMP FOUND A CRACK IN FWD CARGO BIN FLOOR PANEL ( METAL ). ADJACENT TO CARGO DOOR. OK TO CONTINUE IAW MEL 25-16-01 SP1B. R & R THE FWD CARGO FLOOR PANEL 120BF IAW AMM 25-52-10. CLEARED MELSep 3, 2026 · N203WN · Boeing 7377H4 · Fuselage Floor PanelSDR I5PA2026090319301Starter · faultedETOPS SIGNIFICANT REPORT, NO N3 ROTATION ON RT ENGINE. PERFORMED FIM, FOUND RT ENGINE STARTER FAULTY. REPLACED STARTER IAW AMM.Sep 3, 2026 · N193AN · Boeing 757223 · Engine StarterSDR AALA202609061485Sensing Element · faultedAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: AN EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED AND THE AIRCRAFT DIVERTED TO RDU DUE TO THE FLIGHT CREW REPORTING AN AIR ENG 1 BLEED LEAK. THE FLIGHT CREW REPORTED THAT AFTER PERFORMING THE ECAM ACTIONS THE FAULT LIGHT REMAINED. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED SAFELY ASep 3, 2026 · N914UY · Airbus A321231 · Overheat DetectionSDR AALA202609061034Pressure Switch · faultedAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: AN EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DFW DUE TO THE FLIGHT CREW REPORTING WITH ENGINE 1 IDG INOPERATIVE AND ON MEL THE APU AUTO SHUTDOWN WHILE PASSING FL 290 - THE AIRCRAFFT LANDED SAFELY AT DFW WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENTSep 3, 2026 · N539UW · Airbus A321231 · Airborne Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) System