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 AALA202609063169Vent Line · cokedAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: DIRTY SOCK MUSTY SMELL IN FLIGHT DECK ONLY UPON STARTING DESCENT ALL THE WAY THROUGH ENGINE SHUTDOWN - MAINTENANCE FOUND THE APU GEARBOX VENT LINE HAD EVIDENCE OF COKING - MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE APU GEAR BOX AIR OIL SEPERATOR *AALA2026Sep 2, 2026 · N912UY · Airbus A321231 · APU Oil SystemSDR AALA202609063873Cids · faultedAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: FLIGHT CREW REPORTED THAT ION TOUCHDOWN THERE WAS A CONTINUOUS ALARM IN THE FLIGHT DECK THAT CONTINUED AFTER SHUTDOWN WITH NO ASSOCIATED INDICATIONS *RAPID BEEPING* FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES, THEN STOPPED ON ITS OWN AND CAME BACK FOR ABOUT 30Sep 2, 2026 · N760US · Airbus A319112 · Emergency EquipmentSDR AALA202609066457Extinguisher · faultyAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: THE FLIGHT CREW REPORTED THAT THE APU DISCHARGE LIGHT CAME ON IN FLIGHT AND THE FLIGHT CREW NOTED THAT THE APU APPEARS TO WORK NORMALLY -MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE APU FIRE EXTINGUISHER BOTTLE AND THE APU DISCHARGE LIGHT REMAINS OFFSep 2, 2026 · N757UW · Airbus A319112 · Extinguishing SystemSDR AALA202609066516Separator · leakingAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: DIRTY SOCK MUSTY SMELL IN FLIGHT DECK ONLY UPON STARTING DESCENT ALL THE WAY THROUGH ENGINE SHUTDOWN - MAINTENANCE FOUND THE APU GEARBOX VENT LINE HAD EVIDENCE OF COKING - MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE APU GEAR BOX AIR OIL SEPERATOR *AALA2026Sep 2, 2026 · N912UY · Airbus A321231 · APU Oil SystemSDR AALA202609063263Battery · no testAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: OPERATIONAL TEST OF EMERGENCY LIGHTS FAIL FORWARD LEFT (10WL) POSITION. MAINTENANCE REPLACED EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY UNIT BATTERY AT 10WL POSITION. TESTED GOOD PER AMM 33-51-38.Sep 2, 2026 · N758US · Airbus A319112 · Emergency LightingSDR I5PA2026090288801Apu · inoperativeETOPS SIGNIFICANT REPORT, APU PNEUMATICS INOPERATIVE. REPLACED APU PER APPLICABLE AMMSep 2, 2026 · N888LT · Boeing 757230 · APU Bleed Air SystemSDR QMLA2029090520061Unknown · odorDURING FLIGHT THERE WAS AN INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL, NO SMOKE, UNIDENTIFIED SOURCE. PREFORMED AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS CHECK AND GROUND RUN FOR 16 MINUTES. PUT UNDER ELECTRICAL LOAD AND ALL AIR CONDITIONING SETTINGS. COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE SMELL.Sep 2, 2026 · N229AM · Bell 407 · Air Distribution SystemSDR F3LA202609040447Smoke Warning · illuminatedAIR TURN BACK FOR SMOKE, AFT CARGO DETECTION. INBND FLT NR 2633. OTBND FLT NR 2607. FLHT CREW DISCHARGED AFT CARGO BOTTLE 1 (FIN 4005WX) & BOTTLE 2 (FIN 4010WX) IS ON A TIME DELAY CIRCUIT & DISCHARGED 1 HR LATER. ACFT GROUNDED. R & R FIRE BOTTLES IAW AMM 2Sep 2, 2026 · N665FR · Airbus A321271NX · Smoke DetectionSDR AALA202609049694Fseu · fault messageAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: DURING CRUISE FLAP/SLAT CONTROL ICAS MEESAGE, FOLLOWED CHECKLISTLANDED USING ALTERNATE FLAP SYSTEM. AS A PRECAUTION EMERGENCY DECLARED AND AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. SEE MIC 4002465 MAINTENANCE REPLACED FSEU 1 REF AMM 27-51-01Sep 2, 2026 · N762AN · Boeing 777223 · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR AALA202609046966Tire · burstAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: #2 LEFT MAIN TIRE RUPTURED DURING LANDING. ARFF REQUESTED AS A PRECAUTION. MAINTENANCE .REMOVED AND REPLACED #1 AND #2 MAIN TIRE WITH NEW IAW AMM 32-45-11Sep 2, 2026 · N915NN · Boeing 737823 · TireSDR AALA202609044092Packing · wornAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: WHILE PERFORMING TROUBLESHOOTING WORK CARD 08L00021001(SMOKE ODOR FUMES INITIAL) FOUND #2 ENGINE OIL LEAK BETWEEN FAN SPINNER AND BOOSTER SECTION (E NG. CORE). FOUND OIL INSIDE THE BOOSTER SECTION AND TR COOL STREAM SECTION. REMOVED SPSep 2, 2026 · N913NN · Boeing 737823 · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR R61A2026090200247Control Lever · inoperativeLANDING GEAR DID NOT RETRACT DURING TAKE OFF AND LG LEVER DISAG MESSAGE POPULATED. RAN QRH PROCEDURE, DECLARED EMERGENCY, AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. R&R LANDING GEAR CONTROL LEVER.Sep 2, 2026 · N115HQ · Emb ERJ170200LR · Landing Gear SelectorSDR CALA2026090419248Crossbeam · crackedCENTER SECTION UPPER CROSSBEAM AT BS 540 BL0 T CRACKED. REMOVED AND REPLACED NEW CROSSBEAM IAW B737-9 SRM 51-40-02, 51-40-05 , DWG 143A5240 REV-.Sep 2, 2026 · N37516 · Boeing 7379 · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR CALA2026090419246Support Bracket · corrodedAFT CARGO SUPPORT BRACKET THAT ATTACH SIDEWALL PANEL IN LT SIDE FRAME 1360 WITH CORROSION. REMOVED AND REPLACED SUPPORT BRACKET THAT ATTACHED SIDEWALL PANE L, AT AFT CARGO IN LT SIDE FRAME BS 1360 IAW SRM 51-40-02-OG-0.Sep 2, 2026 · N18112 · Boeing 757224 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR CALA2026090419244Support Bracket · crackedAFT CARGO LT SIDE SUPPORT BRACKET THAT ATTACH SIDEWALL PANEL IN STA 1200 WITH DENTS AND CRACKED. REMOVED AND REPLACED SUPPORT SIDEWALL PANEL BS 1200 2/H FOR CRACK IAW SRM 51-40-02-0G-0 T26 / 1875858, TREATED PR IMED SRM 51-00-59.Sep 2, 2026 · N18112 · Boeing 757224 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR CALA2026090419233Light · inoperativeEMERGENCY LIGHTS OPS CHECK. R1 DOOR SLIDE LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. WRONG ACFT EMERGENCY LIGHTS, OPS CHKD GOODSep 2, 2026 · N17361 · Boeing 7378 · Emergency LightingSDR CALA2026090419230Unknown · odorSMOKE/ODOR AMM 05-51-10-200-801-C1 CHECK REQUIRED UPDATE WITH ODOR/SMOKE FORMS PERFORMED SMOKE/ ODOR CHECK WITH AMM 05-51-10-200-801-C1. REF LOG PAGE 3199113 FOR WORK PERFORMED.Sep 2, 2026 · N54538 · Airbus A321271NX · Air Distribution SystemSDR CALA2026090419229O-Ring · leakingMUSTY SOCK ODOR ON FLIGHT DECK AND FWD ECONOMY CABIN MOST PRONOUNCED DURING DECENT PIREP DIRTY SOCK ODOR STRONG THROUGHOUT FLIGHT, STRONGEST ON DESCENT. ON WALKAROUND, NOTED OIL STREAKING FROM LEFT PACK EXHAUST ALL THE WAY BACK TO TAIL. REMOVED E1 INLET SPINSep 2, 2026 · N54538 · Airbus A321271NX · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR SCNA20260904379Power Supply · inoperativeTHREE EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT BATTERY PACKS REQUIRE REPLACEMENT. LOCATIONS: ROW 13-14 ABC, 20-21 ABC, AFT GALLEY CEILING LEFT SIDE. R & R ALL THREE BATTERY PACKS, ROW13 - 14ABC OPS CHECK FAILED. 20-21ABC OPS CHECK GOOD. AFT GALLEY CEILING LEFT SIDE OPS CHECK GOSep 2, 2026 · N838SY · Boeing 73786N · Emergency LightingSDR DALA2026090304988O-Ring · leakingFUMES REPORTED, DIRTY SOCK ODOR AT TOP OF DESCENT THROUGH LANDING. DETECTED BY FLIGHT ATTENDANTS. FOUND FAN SHAFT COVER ON NR 2 ENGINE LEAKING., REPLACED O-RING & LEAK CHECKED IAW AMM 72-15-00-960-801-A. NO LEAKS FOUND. PERFORMED LEVEL B DECONTAMINATION IASep 2, 2026 · N543DE · Airbus A321271NX · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR SWIA2026090277099Fan · odorSTRONG ELECTRICAL ODOR NEAR GALLEY & ODOR CONTINUES THROUGH ACFT. (FLIGHT 4953) ON ARRIVAL TO ACFT, NO BURNING OR ELECTRICAL ODORS NOTED. PERFORMED OPS CHKS OF LT & RT PACKS WITH APU & LT & RT ENGS IAW AMM 21-50-00, BOTH INDEPENDENTLY & WITH ALL 3 IN OPERATIONSep 2, 2026 · N719SK · Cndair CL6002C10 · Air Distribution FanSDR A6WA202609028911Altimeter · malfunctionedON TAKE OFF RADAR ALT ACTING ERRATIC, SETTING OFF TERRAIN GPWS WARNING. ABOVE 2500' RAD ALT CLEARED OFF OF PFD. RETURNED TO AEX. AIRCRAFT REMOVED FROM SERVICE. REF WO 348640 MWC #3&4. R&R RADIO ALTIMETER TRANSCEIVER. IAW AMM 34-44-07 & SUP 07-034H. OPS CHESep 2, 2026 · N442AW · Cndair CL6002B19 · Ground Proximity SystemSDR A6WA202609028910Heat Exchanger · faultedDURING CLIMB NR 2 ENG OIL TEMP REACHED 150'C. C/W QRH -PULLED PWR BACK AND REDUCED PWR. ENG OIL TEMP RETURNED TO NORMAL OPERATING RANGE. NR 2 ENG OIL TEMP CONSTANTLY 20' HOTTER THAN NR 1. MC- ON GRD @ IDLE READS 10-15' HOTTER THAN NR 1. AIRCRAFT REMOVED FROMSep 2, 2026 · N420AW · Cndair CL6002B19 · Engine Oil CoolerSDR AALA202609030444Flap · delaminatedAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: FOUND DELAMINATION ON RH OUTBOARD AFT FLAP AT INBOARD LOWER CORNER DURING FLAP RIG/ADJUSTMENTS. REMOVED AND INSTALLED R/H AFT OUTBOARD FLAP IAW AMM 27-51-22-400-801.Sep 2, 2026 · N906NN · Boeing 737823 · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR IPXA2026090257018Pump · illuminatedEMERGENCY DECLARED, RIGHT HYD ENG PUMP EICAS MESSAGE ON CLIMB OUT. RT HYD SYS PRESSURE EICAS. REPLACED RIGHT ENGINE HYDRAULIC EDP IAW AMM 29-11-05. OPS CHKD GOOD. NO LEAKS NOTED AT THIS TIME. SERVICED RT HYD SYS IAW AMM 12-12-12-01. ALL HYD RELATED MESSAGES Sep 2, 2026 · N462UP · Boeing 75724APF · Hydraulic System, MainSDR YENA2026090300722A/C Pack · contaminatedFLT 2433, DCA-DJT. LEVEL 1 ODOR NOTICED ON FLIGHT DECK DURING IDLE DESCENT AT FL250 IN IMC. DISSIPATED AFTER PACK 1 WAS TURNED OFF. COMPLIED WITH INFORMATION NOTICE 2017-T015 STEPS 1 + 2. IDENTIFIED ODOR TYPE 1. DECONTAMINATION LEVEL B ACCOMPLISHED PER AMMSep 2, 2026 · N652JB · Airbus A320232 · Air Distribution SystemSDR DALA2026090304986Control Unit · faultedBRAKE SYS 1 FAULT ECAM RECIEVED ON INITIAL CLIMBOUT W/ RUBBER ODOR, WHICH DISSIPATED. NO INFLIGHT CHECKLIST PROCEDURES, LANDED WITH MANUAL BRAKING. BRAKES WERE NOT HOT - 80-100'. BSCU 1 CTL C/B (1GG) TRIPPED AND WILL NOT RESET, BSCU SMELLS LIKE BURNED RUBBESep 2, 2026 · N535DN · Airbus A321271NX · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR DALA2026090304985Seal · leakingAFT FA CALLED ON SHORT FINAL REPORTING AN ODOR OF WHAT SMELLED LIKE ELMERS GLUE & RUBBER, FWD FA'S STATED THEY COULD SMELL FAINT MUSTY ODOR. NO ODOR OF FUMES IN THE FLT DECK. FOUND OIL IN BOTH ENG SPINNERS. REPLACED FRONT SHAFT SEALS ON ENG 1 AND 2 IAW AMM Sep 2, 2026 · N501DA · Airbus A321271NX · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR AALA202609036870Bottle · low pressureAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: CABIN 1L DOOR INDICATING CABIN DOOR PRESSURE. MAINTENANCE SERVICED L1DOOR ASSIST BOTTLE PER AMM 52 10 00 OK FOR SERVICE.Sep 2, 2026 · N153UW · Airbus A321211 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR AALA202609034100Life Vest · openAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: FIRST OFFICERS LIFE VEST OPENED - MAINTENANCE REPLACED LIFE VEST PEER AMM 25-66-52Sep 2, 2026 · N432AN · Airbus A321253NX · Life JacketSDR AALA202609030385Bottle · low pressureAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: FOUND R2 DOOR AT 300 PSI DURING PS CHECK. MAINTENANCE SERVICED R2 DOOR DAMPER AND EMERGENCY OPERATION CYLINDER PER AMM 52-10-00.Sep 2, 2026 · N753US · Airbus A319112 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR AALA202609034084Bottle · low pressureAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: L3 DOOR ASSIST BOTTLE REQUIRES SERVICING. MAINTENANCE SERVICED L3 DOOR ASSIST BOTTLE PER AMM 52-13-14.Sep 2, 2026 · N993AN · Airbus A321231 · Emergency ExitsSDR DXTA2026090309539Battery Pack · faultedAFTER MY PARTNER PERFORMED THE POWER ON CHECKLIST I SAW THAT THE EMER LIGHTS WERE ON AND THE SWITCH WAS IN THE OFF POSITION. CYCLED THE SWITCH A FEW TIMES AND THE LIGHTS DID TURN OFF. ONCE WE WERE ABOUT TO START THE AIRCRAFT, WE DID OUR BEFORE START FLOWS ANDSep 2, 2026 · N326QS · Emb EMB505 · Emergency LightingSDR DALA2026090304979Flap · no discrepancyPOTENTIAL RUB DAMAGE ON UNDERSIDE OF THE LEFT WING FLAP. LOCATED JUST ABOVE MAIN LANDING GEAR, INSPECTED LT INBD FLAP AND FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF RUBBING OR CHAFING IAW AMM 27-50. (9116528) (AIRCRAFT GROUNDED).Sep 2, 2026 · N906AT · Boeing 717200 · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR DALA2026090304978Oxygen Mask · unwanted deployO2 MASK DROPPED OVER SEATS 15CDE, RESTOWED O2 MASKS IAW AMM 35-23. (8816982) (AIRCRAFT GROUNDED).Sep 2, 2026 · N970AT · Boeing 717200 · Passenger Oxygen SystemSDR DALA2026090304977Skin · demodificationACFT CONFIGURATION HAD A PREVIOUS REPAIR THAT CONSISTS OF A SERIES OF DOUBLERS, TRIPLERS, QUADRUPLERS INSTALLED COMMON TO THE LOCATION OF THE ORIGINAL AFT ATG4 ANTENNA, COMPLIED WITH ER/A 636347-14. (1791300) (AIRCRAFT GROUNDED).Sep 2, 2026 · N960AT · Boeing 717200 · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR COEA2026090306783Exhaust Stack · brokenRIGHT INBD EXHAUST STACK PORT FOR THE HEATED INTAKE DUCT BROKEN OFF. RT INBD EXHAUST STACK REPLACED IAW MM 78-10-05. MINOR REPAIR.Sep 2, 2026 · N783FX · Textrn 408 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR CALA2026090319228Fuse · openUPON INSPECTION, FOUND EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS NEAR THE OVERWING EXIT DOORS INOP. INOP LIGHTS INCLUDE SEAT MOUNTED FLOOR PROXIMITY LIGHTS FROM AISLES 15 TO 21 AND FWD EXIT INDICATOR SIGNS (BOTH LH AND RH) PERFORMED CONTINUITY CHECK OF FUSES AT EPSU M1694 REF WDMSep 2, 2026 · N18223 · Boeing 737824 · Emergency LightingSDR CALA2026090319227Battery Pack · inoperativeALL FIRST CLASS SEATS FLOOR PROXIMITY EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOP. REPLACE POWER SUPPLY- BATTERY PACK M1675 IAW AMM 33-51-06-960-802. ALL FIRST CLASS SEAT FLOOR PROXIMITY EMERGENCY LIGHTS OPS CHECKS GOOD.Sep 2, 2026 · N37507 · Boeing 7379 · Emergency LightingSDR CALA2026090319226Fan · faultedVENT BLOWER FAULT ECAM ON GROUND. SWITCHING BLOWER TO OVERIDE C AUSES CHEMICAL ODOR REMOVED BLOWER FAN REF AMM 21-26-51-000-001-A. REMOVED BLOWER FAN REF AMM 21-26-51-000-001-A. REMOVED AND REPLACED FAN AVIONICS FAN GROUND COOLING AMM 21-26-51/40.Sep 2, 2026 · N851UA · Airbus A319131 · Air Distribution FanSDR CALA2026090319214Light · broken4F SEAT AISLE MOUNTED FWD EMERG. PATH LIGHT BROKEN. REMOVED AND REPLACED 4F SEAT MOUNTED FWD EMERG. PATH LIGHT PROPERLY AS PER AMM 33-51-06. GOOD FOR SVC.Sep 2, 2026 · N29971 · Boeing 7879 · Emergency LightingSDR CALA2026090319212Panel · damagedFAIRING PANEL 192DT RAMP DISCOVERED PANEL 192 DT DAMAGED ON WALK AROUND. NO LARGE PORTIONS OF PANEL DEPARTED AIRCRAFT. PANEL WAS TORN FROM LEADING EDGE AROUND 2 FT TOWARD THE BACK.Sep 2, 2026 · N831UA · Airbus A319131 · Aerodynamic FairingsSDR CALA2026090319210Rib · crackedCRACK FOUND ON LT HORIZONTAL STAB RIB HSS 138.70, LOWER FLANGE INBD ROW AT STIFFENER NR 3, CRACK DIRECTION 11 O'CLOCK. COMPLETED INSTALLATION RIB IAW SRM 51-40-02-0G-0, DWG 182A3001, DWG 182A4001, DWG 182A1500 AND ESR 11-15657, REV P1.Sep 2, 2026 · N39415 · Boeing 737924ER · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/RibSDR CALA2026090319208Battery Pack · inoperativePOWER SUPPLY M1674, EMERGENCY LIGHT INOP. R & R POWER SUPPLY, BATTERY PACK IAW AMM 33-51-06-960-805. REPLACED BATTERY PACK M1674, INSTALLATION TESTED GOOD IAW AMM 33-51-06-960-805 .Sep 2, 2026 · N16701 · Boeing 737724 · Emergency LightingSDR CALA2026090319206Strap · crackedMAIN DECK FLOOR STRUCTURE, BTWN BS 365.25 & BS 377.7, LBL 24.75, FLOOR STRAP CRACKED. CUTOUT DAMAGE, FATRICATED NR 1 STRAP, 1 FILLER, & INSTALLED THE STRAP & FILLER IAW SRM 53-00- 51-2R-12, PAGE 2, DETAIL IV.Sep 2, 2026 · N18112 · Boeing 757224 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR CALA2026090219204Rib · crackedFOUR CRACKS AT FASTENER HOLES FOUND ON LT HORIZONTAL STAB RIB HSS 147.90, LOWER FLANGE, ONE AT INBD ROW & THREE AT OTBD ROW FWD OF STIFFENER 3, CRACK DIRECTION 12 O'CLOCK. COMPLETED INSTALLATION OF RIB 8 IAW SRM 51-40-02-0G-0, DWG 182A3001, DWG 182A4001, DWGSep 2, 2026 · N39415 · Boeing 737924ER · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/RibSDR CALA2026090219202Hydraulic System · overservicedBURNING RUBBER ODOR WHEN GEAR EXTENDED. SMELLED STRONG & THEN DISSIPATED AFTR 3-4 MINS. CAPTAIN NOTED FIRST OFFICER SMELLED FAINT BURNING RUBBER & FLT ATTENDANTS IN FWD GALLEY & SOME FIRST CLASS PAX REPORTED STRONG BURNING RUBBER ODOR, BUT CAPT DID NOT SMELLSep 2, 2026 · N27366 · Boeing 7378 · Hydraulic System, MainSDR CALA2026090219200Bulb · inoperativeRIGHT MIDDLE FORWARD EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED BULB AND OPS CHECKED GOOD IAW AMM 33-51-04-960-801.Sep 2, 2026 · N57439 · Boeing 737924ER · Emergency LightingSDR 2026FA0000678Hose · rupturedABOUT 10 MIN AFTER TAKEOFF AND AT ABOUT 10,000 FT MSL THE LEFT ENGINE INDUCTION HOSE P/N D67-9081-26-01 FAILED BY SPLITTING AND ALLOWING THE MANIFOLD PRESSURE TO DROP. (TURBO CHANGED ENGINE)THIS PRESSURE DROP CAUSE THE ENGINE POWER TO GO TO ABOUT 62%. FOR TROSep 2, 2026 · N81FP · Diamon DA62 · Manifold Pressure (MP) IndicatingSDR JR2R20260902629Seat Track · corrodedFWD CABIN SEAT TRACK BEAM AT FR17 RBL11 IS CORRODED. REPAIRED.Sep 2, 2026 · N89357 · Emb ERJ170200LR · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings