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 ABXA20260901377Resistor · faultedDURING TAXI EMERGENCY DOORS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CREW RETURNED TO THE BLOCKS (BTB). REMOVED AND INSTALLED RESISTOR 59032 IAW B767-WDM 52-71-12, PERFORMED PSEU BITE TEST IAW B767 FIM 32-09 FAULT TREE803, BITE TEST GOOD. A/C REMAINS NO ETOPS AND RETURNED TO SERVISep 1, 2026 · N364CM · Boeing 767338 · Door System WiringSDR DALA2026090204956Floor Panel · corrodedCORROSION AT L2 ENTRY FLOOR PANEL INBD AFT CORNER. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE FLOOR PANEL IAW ASRP BD500- A-J51-41-02-00AAA-078A-A. (LP 1789926; AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED)Sep 1, 2026 · N309DU · Airbus BD5001A11 · Fuselage Floor PanelSDR DALA2026090204955Seat Track · corrodedLEFT OTBD SEAT TRACK AFT END HAD CORROSION, FR 74, LBL 43.5. CORROSION ON SEAT TRACK, FOUND OF LIMITS IAW ASRP BD500-A-J53-61-49-00AAA-661A-A, FIG 1. REMOVED THE DAMAGED SEAT TRACK AND INSTALLED NEW REPLACEMENT SEAT TRACK, IAW ASRP BD500-A-J51-42-20-00-00AASep 1, 2026 · N139DU · Airbus BD5001A10 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach FittingsSDR DALA2026090204948Spar Cap · corrodedFOUND CORROSION IN BARREL NUT HOLE AFFECTING THE FRONT SPAR UPPER CAP BARREL NUT HOLE NR 27 OF THE RT HORIZONTAL STAB, COMPLIED WITH ER/A 622779-14. (1789394) (AIRCRAFT GROUNDED).Sep 1, 2026 · N979AT · Boeing 717200 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/RibSDR DALA2026090204947Skin · damagedFOUND DAMAGE AT AFT CARGO DOOR SKIN AFT EDGE. BLENDED MINOR SKIN EDGE DAMAGE FROM AFT CARGO AFT AREA SKIN IAW SRM 51-70-01-2R. (8313198) (AIRCRAFT GROUNDED).Sep 1, 2026 · N937AT · Boeing 717200 · Cargo/Baggage DoorsSDR DALA2026090204946Skin · damagedRAMP REPORTS DAMAGE ON SKIN EDGE OF AFT CARGO DOOR CUTOUT AFT FUSELAGE SKIN. BLENDED MINOR DAMAGE ON AFT CARGO AFT DOOR SIL IAW SRM 51- 70-01-2R. (8313197) (AIRCRAFT GROUNDED).Sep 1, 2026 · N937AT · Boeing 717200 · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR DALA2026090204945Skin · damagedFOUND DAMAGE ON SKIN EDGE OF AFT CARGO DOOR FWD FUSELAGE SKIN. BLENDED SURFACE IAW SRM 53-01-01-1A-1. (8313196) (AIRCRAFT GROUNDED).Sep 1, 2026 · N937AT · Boeing 717200 · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR UIEA2026090200845Retainer · brokenRETAINING CLIP & SPRING BROKE ON EMERGENCY LIGHT SWITCH. EMERGENCY LIGHT SWITCH GUARD COVER SWAPPED WITH POTABLE WATER FILL SWITCH GUARD COVER. LIGHT SWITCH GUARD OPS CHECKED GOOD IAW CMM 30-41-13 & AMM 33-51-00-712-802, REV 107.Sep 1, 2026 · N704GT · Boeing 777F1H · Emergency LightingSDR HNAA2026090200854Battery · inoperativeEMERGENCY EXIT IN FRONT OF SERVICE DOOR IS INOP. T/S IAW FIM TASK 33-50-00-810-804-A R/R'D EMERGEMCY LIGHT BATTERY PACK IAW AMM 33-50-04.Sep 1, 2026 · N918AE · Emb EMB145LR · Emergency LightingSDR HNAA2026090200853None · no discrepancyEXHAUST SMELL IN FLT DECK WITH PACK 1 RUNNING. RAN BOTH PACKS WITH ENGINE BLEEDS FOR 10 MIN A/R. NO ODORS. SUSPECT OUTSIDE POLLUTION FROM DEPARTING PSA FLIGHT. ACFT OK FOR SERVICESep 1, 2026 · N669MB · Emb EMB145LR · Standard Practices/StructuresSDR DALA2026090204944Unknown · odorMUSTY DIRTY SOCK ODOR, STRONGER ON F/O SIDE. DESCRIBED AS A MANURE ODOR. SURVEY COMPLETED. COPY OF LOG PAGE AND SMOKE AND FUMES REPORT SENT TO MCC. C/W MSI PREVENTION FOR SMOKE/FUMES REF LOG 1788293. (LP: 9609256, AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED)Sep 1, 2026 · N339NB · Airbus A319114 · Air Distribution SystemSDR CALA2026090219188Rib · crackedCRACK FOUND AT RT HORIZONTAL STAB RIB HSS 138.70 LOWER FLANGE INBD ROW AT STIFFENER NR 3, CRACK DIRECTION 9 O'CLOCK. ACCOMPLISHED REPAIR OF RT HORIZONTAL STAB RIB NR 7 LOWER CHORD COMMON TO STIFFENER NR 3 AT HSS 138.70 IAW SRM 55-10-09-2R-5, FIGURE 203. INSPSep 1, 2026 · N39415 · Boeing 737924ER · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/RibSDR CALA2026090219186Power Supply · no testEMERGENCY LIGHTS OPS CHK, EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE AT SEAT 15ABC, 20ABC & 21ABC.ALL EMERGENCY AISLE LIGHTS TURN OFF WITHIN A FEW SECS TURNING THEM ON. CHARGING BATTERY FOR 90 MINS BEFORE CONTINUEING TROUBLESHOOTING IAW AMM 33-50-801 AFTER LETTING BATTERYSep 1, 2026 · N87512 · Boeing 737824 · Emergency LightingSDR CALA2026090219184Light · inoperativeSEAT 20C UPPER RED EMERGENCY LIGHT NOT COMING ON. REMOVED AND REPLACED RED EMERGENCY LIGHT ASSY AT SEAT 20 A REF CMM 25-23-54-4676. REQUIRES OPS TEST. SEAT 20C RED LIGHT OPERATION IS NORMAL. REF B737 AMM 33-51-06-960-806.Sep 1, 2026 · N87512 · Boeing 737824 · Emergency LightingSDR CALA2026090219182Battery · no testR2 DOOR EMERGENCY POWER ASSIST SYSTEM (EPAS) BATTERY OPERATIONAL TEST DO NOT WORK. EPAS BATTERY OPS TEST DID NOT TEST.Sep 1, 2026 · N799UA · Boeing 777222 · Emergency EquipmentSDR CALA2026090119181Control Unit · inoperativeSEAT MOUNTED EMERGENCY LIGHTS FOUND INOP AT ROWS 30-35. REMOVED AND REPLACED WIRELESS EMERGECY LIGHTING SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT REF AMM DMC-B787-A-33-51-07-01A-720A-A, SOFTWARE UPLOADED IAW ASCM. OPS CHECK GOOD, GROUND TEST OF EMERGENCY LIGHTING SYSTEM PASSED.Sep 1, 2026 · N27997 · Boeing 7879 · Emergency LightingSDR CALA2026090119178Deu · faultedODOR SIMILAR TO PLASTIC, CHEMICAL LEAVING FL300. NEVER STRONG. OVEN WAS OFF. ONLY IN FD SUSPECT DEU A WPB U103160, DEU WARMER THAN ADJACENT DEU M&E 31-2300-3-0029. R & R DEU-A(200RH1) ON 2010VU1, REF AMM 23-73-46-000-001-A/ AMM 23-73-46-400-001-A. PERFORMED Sep 1, 2026 · N851UA · Airbus A319131 · Communications SystemSDR JR2R20260901364Skin · dentedLEFT CENTER FUSELAGE III SKIN DENTED.Sep 1, 2026 · N89357 · Emb ERJ170200LR · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR FDEA202609011257Pressure Switch · no testDOOR L1 PNEUMATIC BOTTLE CIRCUITRY TEST LIGHT DOES NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN PRESSED. REMOVED AND INSTALLED SERVICEABLE L1 DOOR REMOTE PERSSURE INDICATOR ASSEMBLY. OPS CHECK GOOD.Sep 1, 2026 · N574FE · Doug MD11F · Emergency EquipmentSDR FDEA202609011256Pressure Switch · no testR1 DOOR SLIDE RAFT LIGHT DOES NOT TEST. REPLACED R1 DOOR SLIDE REMOTE PRESS INDICATOR ASSY. OPS CHECKS GOOD.Sep 1, 2026 · N522FE · Doug MD11F · Escape SlideSDR FDEA202609011255Skin · delaminatedRIGHT WING, NR 9 SLAT UPPER SURFACE T/E WEDGE DENTED AND DELAMINATED AT INBD EDGE. REPAIRED THE NR 9 SLAT UPPER SURFACE T/E WEDGE INBD EDGE AT STA OSS 531 IAW SRM 57-43-02-2R, FIG 201, REPAIR 1, SHT 1, NOTE B. MAJOR REPAIR.Sep 1, 2026 · N133FE · Boeing 7673S2F · Leading Edge DevicesSDR FDEA202609011254Skin · delaminatedRIGHT WING, NR 9 SLAT UPPER SURFACE T/E WEDGE DELAMINATED AT OTBD EDGE. REPAIRED RT WING, NR 9 SLAT, UPPER SURFACE T/E WEDGE, OTBD EDGE AT STA OSS 682 IAW SRM 57-43-02-2R, FIG 201, REPAIR 1, SHT 1, NOTE B. MAJOR REPAIR.Sep 1, 2026 · N133FE · Boeing 7673S2F · Leading Edge DevicesSDR FDEA202609011253Seat Track · wornMAIN DECK SEAT TRACK AT Y1959 BETWEEN FR 62 AND FR 63 FOUND WORN. SEAT TRACK SECTION AT Y1959 BETWEEN FR62 AND FR63 PER A300-600F SRM51-40-21 & SRM53-10-16-201 FIG.201. THIS IS CATEGORY A REPAIR. MAJOR REPAIR IAW FEDEX GMM6-2-100.Sep 1, 2026 · N661FE · Airbus A300F4605R · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach FittingsSDR FDEA202609011252Spar Cap · crackedTAIL PYLON UPPER SPAR, LT SIDE UPPER CAP VERTICAL FLANGE AT STA YID= 408.500, FOUND A CRACK INDICATION APPROX 0.35" IN LENGTH FROM FWD EDGE DURING ULTRASONIC INSPECTION. CRACK ON LEFT HAND SIDE UPPER CAP VERTICAL FLANGE AT STATION YID= 408.500 REPAIRED AS Sep 1, 2026 · N617FE · Doug MD11F · Nacelle/Pylon, Frame/Spar/RibSDR 2026FA0000675Rib · crackedRH FLAP INBOARD NOSE RIB CRACKED.Sep 1, 2026 · N364AU · Beech A36 · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR N3XR2026090100002Contactor · burnedALTERNATOR FAILED ON THE FINAL APPROACH WITH IGN PWR OFF ANNUNCIATOR. IP RECYCLED SWITCHES, BUT THE ANNUNCIATOR STILL EXISTED. REMOVED AND REPLACED CONTACTOR P/N: X61-0029 WITH NEW. THIS AIRCRAFT IS EQUIPPED WITH STC# SA02006CH: AIR CONDITIONING.Sep 1, 2026 · N870ER · Cessna 172S · DC Generator-AlternatorSDR IPXA2020090169180Unknown · odorWHILE IN CRUISE FL 350 JUST AFTER TOC A FAINT ACRID ODOR WAS NOTICEABLE AND VISIBLE. RAN SMOKE, FIRE, FUMES CHECKLIST. IRO SEARCHED FOR POSSIBLE SOURCE BUR COULD NOT LOCATE.Sep 1, 2026 · N627UP · Boeing 7478F · Air Distribution SystemSDR GIRA202609010001Bottle · low pressureR1 DOOR EPAS BOTTLE PRESSURE LOW.Sep 1, 2026 · N866DA · Boeing 777232 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR JR2R20260901699Seat Track · corrodedSEAT TRACK RBL 11 AT FR 84 END CROWN CORRODED.Sep 1, 2026 · N89357 · Emb ERJ170200LR · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach FittingsSDR JR2R20260901708Doubler · corrodedTEXAS DOUBLER AT FR90 RBL25 CORRODED. REPLACED.Sep 1, 2026 · N89357 · Emb ERJ170200LR · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR JR2R20260901615Skin · corrodedLEFT, OVER PYLON, FIXED LEADING EDGE PANEL IS CHAFED. REPAIREDSep 1, 2026 · N89357 · Emb ERJ170200LR · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR JR2R20260901616Skin · corrodedRIGHT, OVER PYLON, FIXED LEADING EDGE PANEL IS CHAFED. REPAIREDSep 1, 2026 · N89357 · Emb ERJ170200LR · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR JR2R20260901701Strap · corrodedUPPER STRAP RBL 11 BETWEEN FR 85 - FR 86 CORRODED. REPLACEDSep 1, 2026 · N89357 · Emb ERJ170200LR · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR QR9R2026090100001Actuator · failedAP1/TRIM FAIL DURING AUTOPILOT TEST, WITH "P" INDICATOR. REMOVED AND REPLACED DUPLEX TRIM ACTUATOR IAW AMM 67-14-00, 4-1. MTF SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED IAW RFM AND AMM 05-60-00, 6-12.Sep 1, 2026 · Bolkms BK117C2 · Rotorcraft Flight ControlSDR DALA2026090104926Blades · damagedDISCONTINUED TAKEOFF AT 60 KNOTS DUE TO RIGHT ENGINE HIGH VIBE WARNING. PERFORMED BORESCOPE FOUND HPT BLADE DAMAGE. REPLACED NR 2 ENGINE. (LP 7531667, 7531668 - AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED)Sep 1, 2026 · N581DA · Airbus A321271NX · Turbine SectionSDR DXTA2026090109517Link Pin · wornWEAR AND CORROSION ON LT MLG TRAILING LINK PIN FOUND DURING MAIN LANDING GEAR TRUNNION, TRAILING LINK, AND LINK PIN DETAIL INSPECTIONSep 1, 2026 · N933QS · Cessna 680A · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR DXTA2026090109518Link Pin · wornWEAR AND CORROSION ON RT MLG TRAILING LINK PIN FOUND DURING MAIN LANDING GEAR TRUNNION, TRAILING LINK, AND LINK PIN DETAIL INSPECTION.Sep 1, 2026 · N933QS · Cessna 680A · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR UIEA2026073000668Skin · delaminatedRT WING, INBD FORE FLAP FOUND DELAMINATION AT L/E AREA 140" AWAY FROM INBD EDGE. PERFORMED COMPOSITE HOT BOND REPAIR SRM 51-70-07 PAR.5.A.(1). NO FURTHER DEFECTS NOTED.Sep 1, 2026 · N489MC · Boeing 747412F · Leading Edge DevicesSDR UIEA2026073000669Skin · delaminatedRT WING, INBD FORE FLAP FOUND DELAMINATION AT L/E AREA 144" AWAY FROM OTBD EDGE. PERFORMED COMPOSITE HOT BOND REPAIR IAW SRM 51-70-07 PAR.5.A.(1). NO FURTHER DEFECTS NOTED.Sep 1, 2026 · N489MC · Boeing 747412F · Leading Edge DevicesSDR UIEA2026073000670Skin · delaminatedRT WING, INBD FORE FLAP FOUND DELAMINATED AT L/E AREA 8" AWAY FROM OTBD EDGE. PERFORMED COMPOSITE HOT BOND REPAIR IAW SRM 51-70-07 PAR.5.A.(1). NO FURTHER DEFECTS NOTED.Sep 1, 2026 · N489MC · Boeing 747412F · Leading Edge DevicesSDR UIEA2026073000671Skin · delaminatedRT WING T/E OTBD MID FLAP L/E MID AREA FOUND DELAMINATION. PERFORMED COMPOSITE HOT BOND REPAIR IAW SRM 51-70-07 PAR.5.A.(1). NO FURTHER DEFECTS NOTED.Sep 1, 2026 · N489MC · Boeing 747412F · Leading Edge DevicesSDR UIEA2026073100672Skin · delaminatedLT WING T/E OTBD FORE FLAP MOST OTBD AREA FOUND DELAMINATION. PERFORMED COMPOSITE HOT BOND REPAIR IAW SRM 51-70-07 PAR.5.A.(1). NO FURTHER DEFECTS NOTED.Sep 1, 2026 · N489MC · Boeing 747412F · Leading Edge DevicesSDR UIEA2026073100673Skin · wornLEFT WING OTBD T/E FOREFLAP OTBD FIXED T/E FOUND WORN. PERFORMED COMPOSITE HOT BOND REPAIR IAW SRM 51-70-07 PAR.5.A.(1). NO FURTHER DEFECTS NOTED.Sep 1, 2026 · N489MC · Boeing 747412F · Leading Edge DevicesSDR UIEA2026081200753Rib · crackedLEFT HORIZONTAL STAB TIP FAIRING RIB NR 2 (FWD TO AFT) CRACKED. REPAIRED IAW SRM 55-10-09-2R-12, REPAIR REV 107. NO FURTHER DEFECTS NOTED.Sep 1, 2026 · N489MC · Boeing 747412F · Horizontal Stabilizer StructureSDR UIEA2026081300755Skin Panel · crackedNR 1 PYLON NAC STA 228 INBD STRUT SKIN PANEL 452ER CUTOUT CRACKED. CAT C TIME LIMITED REPAIR. CARRIED OUT PERMANENT REPAIR IAW EO 1954A122 IAW SRM 54-50-01, REPAIR 2, & RI-54-50-18436, REV B. NO FURTHER DEFECTS NOTED.Sep 1, 2026 · N489MC · Boeing 747412F · Nacelle/Pylon, Plate/SkinSDR UIEA2026081600762Support · corrodedAFT CARGO BS 1800-1840 RBL 57, CEILING SUPPORT FOUND CORRODED. THE CEILING SUPPORT WAS REPLACED IAW RI-53-60-18446, REV A. NO FURTHER DEFECTS NOTED.Sep 1, 2026 · N489MC · Boeing 747412F · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR UIEA2026081600763Seat Track · corrodedMAIN DECK SEAT TRACK FOUND CORRODED, RBL 98, BS 1818 - 1822. THE SEAT TRACK WAS REPAIRED IAW SRM 51-10-02, SRM 51-20-01, AND SRM 53-00-52, ALLOWABLE DAMAGE 1, FIG 101, REV 107. NO FURTHER DEFECTS NOTED.Sep 1, 2026 · N489MC · Boeing 747412F · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach FittingsSDR UIEA2026081600764Seat Track · corrodedMAIN DECK SEAT TRACK FOUND CORRODED, RBL 98, BS 1861. THE SEAT TRACK WAS REPAIRED IAW SRM 51-10-02, SRM 51-20-01, & SRM 53-00-52, ALLOWABLE DAMAGE 1, FIG 101, REV.107. NO FURTHER DEFECTS NOTED.Sep 1, 2026 · N489MC · Boeing 747412F · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach FittingsSDR UIEA2026081600765Seat Track · scratchedMAIN DECK SEAT TRACK FOUND SCRATCHED, RBL 11, BS 1887. THE SEAT TRACK WAS REPAIRED IAW SRM 51-10-02, SRM 51-20-01, AND SRM 53-00-52, ALLOWABLE DAMAGE 1, FIG 101, REV 107. NO FURTHER DEFECTS NOTED.Sep 1, 2026 · N489MC · Boeing 747412F · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach FittingsSDR UIEA2026081600766Seat Track · scratchedMAIN DECK SEAT TRACK FOUND SCRATCHED, RBL 11, BS 1907. THE SEAT TRACK WAS REPAIRED IAW SRM 51-10-02, SRM 51-20-01, AND SRM 53-00-52, ALLOWABLE DAMAGE 1, FIG 101, LIMITS, REV.107. NO FURTHER DEFECTS NOTED.Sep 1, 2026 · N489MC · Boeing 747412F · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings