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 DXTA2026090209500Bracket · damagedJUST AFTER PERFORMING THE PASSENGER SAFETY BREIFING, ATTEMPTED TO CLOSE THE MAIN CABIN DOOR AND THE MAIN HANDLE WILL NOT RETRACT FROM THE OPEN POSITION IF DOOR HANDLE IS MOVED BEYOND 90 DEGREES IN OPEN POSITION. THE HANDLE GETS STUCK AND REQUIRES EXCESSIVE FOAug 31, 2026 · N16QS · Cessna 560XL · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR DXTA2026090209504Switch · faultedWHILE CRUISING AT FL410, WE RECEIVED THE CAS MESSAGE CHECK DOORS & CABIN DOOR OPEN. RAN QRH. PER DISCUSSIONS WITH DISPATCH AND FODM, WE ELECTED TO CONTINUE TO ALB AS PLANNED WITH THE CABIN ALTITUDE MANUALLY RAISED TO 9000FT PER THE QRH. LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENAug 31, 2026 · N610QS · Cessna 680A · Door Warning SystemSDR DXTA2026090209508Indicator · malfunctionedMAIN CABIN DOOR ANNUNCIATOR REMAINS ILLUMINATED WITH DOOR FULLY CLOSED.Aug 31, 2026 · N568QS · Cessna 560XL · Door Warning SystemSDR CALA2026090219190Waste Tank · failedTOILET FLUSH SYS INOP. LAV 2R & LAV 4L. INDICATOR SAYS LAV TANKS FULL. OPENED AFT CARGO, CHKD LOGIC CONTROL MODULE OF WASTE TANK 3 & FOUND WASTE TANK IMPLODED. WASTE TANK EMPTY. COMPLIED WITH ECRA 3832-01214. PERFORMED VISUAL INSP WITH NO FURTHER FINDINGAug 31, 2026 · N796UA · Boeing 777222 · Waste Disposal SystemSDR CALA2026090119180Control Panel · faultedBACKLIGHTING INOP FOR OVERHD PANEL EMERLTS EMERGENCY LIGHT SWITCH PANEL BACKGROUND LIGHT INOPREF IMAGE TOMC APPROVED PLACED ON MEL REMOVED AND REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHT SWITCH PANEL DUE TO BACKGROUND LIGHTS INOP PANEL OPS CHECKS GOOD.Aug 31, 2026 · N12125 · Boeing 757224 · Emergency LightingSDR I5PA2026083188808Impeller · inoperativeETOPS SIGNIFICANT REPORT, LT FWD FUEL BOOST PUMP INOPERATIVE. REPLACED LT FWD BOOST PUMP MOTOR IMPELLER IAW APPLICABLE AMM.Aug 31, 2026 · N888LT · Boeing 757230 · Fuel Boost PumpSDR I5PA2026083188807Coupler · inoperativeETOPS SIGNIFICANT REPORT, LT HF INOPERATIVE. ON MEL. REPLACED THE LT HF COUPLER IAW APPLICABLE AMMAug 31, 2026 · N888LT · Boeing 757230 · UHF Communications SystemSDR DALA2026090104940Pump · failedDECLARED AN EMERGENCY, RETURNED TO ATL DUE TO LT ENGINE HYD PUMP FAILURE. REPLACED LT EDP AND PRESSURE HOSE. OPS CHKD GOOD. (9486732) AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDEDAug 31, 2026 · N3745B · Boeing 737832 · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), MainSDR SWAA2026090135887Housing · out of adjustUPON CLOSING THE FWD ENTRY DOOR THE SLIDE RELEASED FROM THE PROTECTIVE COVERING. REMOVED AND REINSTALLED FORWARD ENTRY SLIDE PER MT 725-61-06. REPAIRED SLIDE HOUSING GIRT BAR HOLDER PER EA M-23-125-01839Aug 31, 2026 · N904WN · Boeing 7377H4 · Escape SlideSDR SWAA2026090180716Fairing · crackedNR 1 ENGINE AFT FAIRING HEAT SHIELD PLUME SUPPRESSOR HAS A FIVE INCH CRACK 28 INCHES FORWARD OF AFT TIP. PERFORMED TIME LIMITED REPAIR IAW EA 26-154-02358. AIRCRAFT OKAY FOR CONTINUED SERVICE.Aug 31, 2026 · N8733M · Boeing 7378 · Nacelle/Pylon, Main FrameSDR SIMA20260831002Sensor · failedSLAT FAIL 7000 FT 210 KNOTS (EMERGENCY DECLARED). REMOVED AND INSTALLED LT OUTBOARD SLAT SKEW SENSOR IAW AMM 27-83-01 OPS CHECK GOOD.Aug 31, 2026 · N299JJ · Emb ERJ170200LR · Leading Edge Slat Control SystemSDR SIMA20260831003Pressure Switch · failedPRKG BRK NOT RELEASED EICAS MSG IN CRUISE QRH DID NOT REMEDY THE ISSUE CONTINUED UNTIL LANDING AFTER LANDING EMER BRK FAULT. (EMERGENCY DECLARED). INTERROGATED CMC AND FOUND FAULT CODE 32400015UT1. FOLLOWED FIMTASK 32-41-00-810-863-A TO BLOCK 21. FOUND ISSUE TAug 31, 2026 · N273NN · Emb ERJ170200LR · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR SIMA20260831004Power Supply · inoperativeR1 DOOR EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE RAR #1 ELPU IAW ERJ AMM 33-50-01-000-801-A AND 33-50-01-400-801-A. OPC GOOD. NO FURTHER DEFECTS NOTED.Aug 31, 2026 · N788CJ · Emb ERJ170100SE · Emergency LightingSDR IPXA2026090120809Window · arcedDURING CRUISE, THE CAPT`S FWD WINDOW BEGAN ARCING IN BOTTOM LT AREA OF WINDOW. THE WINDOW HEAT WAS IMMEDIATELY TURNED OFF, & A FEW SECONDS LATER, THE WINDOW SHATTERED.Aug 31, 2026 · N314UP · Boeing 76734AF · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR IPXA2026090120360Battery Pack · no testDURING PDC, FOUND EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACK IAW AMM 33-51-07. OPS CHECK GOOD.Aug 31, 2026 · N320UP · Boeing 76734AF · Emergency LightingSDR AALA202609018112Battery · inoperativeAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: REF OPS CHEK EMERGENCY LIGHTING SYS WORK CARD 78T21033001. DOOR 4L REMOTE WELS CONTROL BATTERY POWER IS FAILED, MAINT MESG 33-11407. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED DOOR 4LH REMOTE WELS CONTROL UNIT BATTERY PER FIM 33-50-F1-74A-421Aug 31, 2026 · N833AA · Boeing 7879 · Emergency LightingSDR YENA2026090100721Valve · failedFLT # 34, CDG-BOS. (ETOPS) "AVIONICS VENT FAULT SKIN AUR INLET. R & R SKIN AIR-INLET-VALVE IAW AMM 21-26-52. OPS CHECKED GOOD.Aug 31, 2026 · N4083J · Airbus A321271NX · Air Distribution SystemSDR YENA2026090100720Generator · warning messageFLT 1534, SFO-BOS. (ETOPS), AFTER ENG SHUTDOWN MX MSG - AC GEN ( CLASS II MAINTENANCE MESSAGES DISPLAYED ON ECAM STATUS PAGE OF ECAM SYSTEM DISPLAY FAULT(S) INDICATED BY GPCU OR AC GEN ). OPENAug 31, 2026 · N4058J · Airbus A321271NX · AC Generator-AlternatorSDR DALA2026090104927Annunciator · faultedMISC/DE - PERFORMING A GO-AROUND DUE TO NOSE GEAR DOWN AND LOCK NOT ILLUMINATING ON LANDING GEAR PANEL. ECAM INDICATES GEAR IS DOWN AND LOCKED. LDG GEAR INDICATOR PANEL PLACED ON MEL. REPLACED ANNUNCIATOR LIGHT INTERFACE BOARD 9LP. (LP 9627992 - AIRCRAFT WASAug 31, 2026 · N345DN · Airbus A321213 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR IXXA20260831077Insulation · meltedDURING CRUISE ELECTRICAL BURNING ODOR, FIRST OFFICER'S SIDE WAS THE STRONGEST FOR ABOUT 3 MINS. NO EMERGENCY DECLARED. ACFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. ACCOMPLISHED SMOKE/FUMES CONDITIONAL INSPECTION IAW AMM 05-51-56. FOUND & REMOVED METAL SHAVINGS & MELTED INAug 31, 2026 · N752CX · Boeing 757200 · Cabin Equipment/FurnishingsSDR AALA202609016509Slide · partial deployAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: R1 SLIDE INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED BY RAMP SERVICES AFTER AIRCRAFT WAS REPOSITIONED FROM THE TERMINAL TO THE HANGER CENTER LINE - MAINTENANCE REPORTED THE SLIDE ONLY PARTIALLY DEPLOYED AND REPLACED THE SLIDE PER JOB CARD 26L00025010Aug 31, 2026 · N679AW · Airbus A320232 · Escape SlideSDR UIEA2026083100834Oxygen Bottle · no discrepancyTWO SUPERNUMERARY PORTABLE OXYGEN INOPERATIVE. PORTABLE OXYGEN DISPENSING UNITS (OR EQUIVALENT) (BOTTLE AND MASK) TRANSFER TO DMI 258432 PER MEL 35-31-01 CAT C. MX REPORTED BOTH BOTTLES ARE AT 1800. THEY ARE IN SERVICEABLE LIMITS IAW AMM 35-31-00-210-802. NAug 31, 2026 · N708GT · Boeing 777F · Portable Oxygen SystemSDR DALA2026090104924Structure · damagedCRACK INDICATION STILL EXISTS AFTER HOLE WAS REAMED TO .187. HOLE LOCATION IS 19TH FROM O/B EDGE BOTTOM ROW OF FASTENERS. REAMED IAW ERA 636507-14 REV ONE. OK FOR SERVICE. (1787759) AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED.Aug 31, 2026 · N807NW · Airbus A330323 · Horizontal Stabilizer StructureSDR DALA2026090104920Computer · failedDIVERTED TO IAD DUE TO BURNING ELECTRICAL ODOR AFTER TAKEOFF WITH ASSOCIATED NR 2 PROBE HEAT, COMPUTER FAILURE MESSAGES. CONFIRMED PROBE HEAT COMPUTER FRIED. REPLACED COMPUTER AND PERFORMED A LEVEL A DECONTAMINATION OF THE ECS. (LP: 9117321, AIRCRAFT WAS GROAug 31, 2026 · N360NB · Airbus A319114 · Pitot/Static Anti-Ice SystemSDR DALA2026090104923Unknown · odorDIRTY SOCK ODOR ON LANDING NOTICED BY PILOT IN FLIGHT DECK & FWD FLIGHT ATTENDANT. WORK PERFORMED NOTED ON LOG 1786237. NO ODORS WERE PRESENT DURING INSPECTIONS AND DECONTAMINATION. MSI PREVENTION LOG C/W OK FOR SERVICE. (LP: 9489025, AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED)Aug 31, 2026 · N343NW · Airbus A320212 · Air Distribution SystemSDR CALA2026090119177Sign · inoperativeOPS CHECK OF EMERGENCY LIGHTS, EXIT LIGHT SIGN ADJACENT TO LAV D INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE EXIT SIGN IAW AMM 33-51-01. OPS CHKD GOOD.Aug 31, 2026 · N75410 · Boeing 737924 · Emergency LightingSDR CALA2026090119122Windshield · crackedCAPTAIN`S FWD LT WINDOW CRACKED. DEBRIEFED PILOTS. HAPPENED AT 11000FT. JUST POPPED, NOTHING HIT WINDOW. WINDOW HEAT WAS ON. REMOVED L1 WINDSHIELD IAW AMM 56-11-01-000-801. PERFROMED STEP 6 OF AMM 56-11-01-400-801 RESISTANCE CHECK WITH LIMITS OF FIGURE 406.Aug 31, 2026 · N69020 · Boeing 777224 · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR AALA202608310791Bottle · low pressureAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: R1 DOOR DAMPER AND EMERGENCY OPERATION CYLINDER PRESSURE LOW - SERVICED DOOR DAMPER AND EMERGENCY OPERATION CYLINDER PER AMM 52-10-00Aug 31, 2026 · N110AN · Airbus A321231 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR DALA2026083104910Diaphragm · leakingR3 DOOR DAMPNER ACTUATOR DIAPHRAM SEEMED TO BE LEAKING. R & R DIAPHRAM PER AMM 52-20. BOTTLE SERVICED PER AMM 52-20. OK FOR SERVICE. (9211334) AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED.Aug 31, 2026 · N416DX · Airbus A330941 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR SIMA20260831001Skin · crackedEVIDENCE OF .5" CRACK ON RIGHT WING LOWER SKIN LOCATED FORWARD OF SPAR 1, APPROXIMATELY 3" INBOARD OF RIB 17. REPAIRED SKIN IAW ERS EJ-57MR-1833.Aug 31, 2026 · N786SM · Emb ERJ170100SE · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR 2A6R2026310875801Doubler · corrodedCORROSION DAMAGE WAS DISCOVERED ON THE FORWARD FUEL TANK SADDLE DOUBLER. REPLACEMENT PART WAS UNAVAILABLE WITHIN THE REQUIRED RETURN-TO-SERVICE SCHEDULE. A REPLACEMENT FORWARD FUEL TANK SADDLE DOUBLER, WAS FABRICATED LOCALLY USING THE DISCREPANT PART AS A GUIAug 31, 2026 · N151LN · Urocop EC130B4 · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR CALA2026083119034O-Ring · damagedAPU AUTO SHUTDOWN CABIN ODOR ASSOCIATED NOTED IN CABIN APU BITE SHOWED ADD OIL. SVCD APU OIL. PERFORMED GVI AND FOUND APU BLEED DUCT MISSING HARDWARE. REPORTED APU BLEED AIR DUCT MISSING HARDWARE, WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED MISSING O-RING SEAL AT APU BLEED DISCAug 31, 2026 · N73406 · Boeing 737924 · APU Bleed Air SystemSDR VNAA202610230064Splice Plate · corrodedCORROSION ON FRAME SUPPORT FAIRING 191AB AT FUSELAGE STRUCTURE FS661.00 + 62.00 BTW STGR 20LH TO STGR 20RH. FRAME SUPPORT (ANGLE, ATTACHMENT) FAIRING 191AB AT FUSELAGE STRUCTURE FS661.00 + 62.00 BTW STGR 20LH TO STGR 20RH WAS EVALUATED THEREFORE IT IS WITHIN Aug 30, 2026 · N555NN · Cndair CL6002D24 · Aerodynamic FairingsSDR REXA2026102001974Bracket · corrodedCORROSION ON MACHINED BRACKETS (4E/AS) AT BS 517 (2EAS), BS 565 (1EA), AND BS 629 (1EA) IN THE FWD CARGO BAY. PAINT ON MACHINED BRACKETS (3E/AS) AT BS 517 (1EAS), BS 565 (1EA), & BS 629 (1EA) REMOVED IAW SRM 51-26-01-001-001-A01, PAR 5. A. (3). NO DAMAGE WAS Aug 30, 2026 · N479PX · Cndair CL6002D24 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR REXA2026102001973Seat Track · corrodedCORROSION ON LT SIDE SEAT TRACK BTWN BS 744 - 761.15 IN THE PAX CABIN, THE SEAT TRACK WAS REPLACED IAW SRM 51-10-06-001-001-A01, & AMM 53-00-49.Aug 30, 2026 · N479PX · Cndair CL6002D24 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach FittingsSDR REXA2026102001972Floorbeam · corrodedCORRODED FLOORBEAM ANGLE, BS 280, LBL 9 - RBL 9. EVALUATED OUT OFF LIMITS IAW SRM 53-00-00-101-001-A01, THE FLOORBEAM WAS REPLACED SRM 51-42-06-001-001-A01, AND SRM 51-42-21-001-001-A01.Aug 30, 2026 · N479PX · Cndair CL6002D24 · Fuselage Main, Floor BeamSDR REXA2026102001971Angle · corrodedCORROSION ON MID CAP ANGLE BTW BS 310 - 349 AT PAX DOOR LOWER SILL AREA, DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION ON MID CAP ANGLE WAS REPLACED IAW SRM 51-10-06-001-001-A01, & SRM 51-41-02-001-001-A01.Aug 30, 2026 · N479PX · Cndair CL6002D24 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR REXA2026102001970Web · crackedCRACKED ELECTRICAL BAY FLOOR WEB, RIGHT SIDE, (BELOW ADG PUMP AREA) BS 193. THE FLOOR WEB WAS REPAIRED SRM 53-11-43-201-001-A01.Aug 30, 2026 · N479PX · Cndair CL6002D24 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR REXA2026102001957Canister · crackedCRACK IN CANISTER WELDED NR 3 AT WS 148, LT MAIN FUEL TANK. THE CANISTER WAS REPAIRED IAW REO 670-57-42-577, REV--.Aug 30, 2026 · N479PX · Cndair CL6002D24 · Wing Main, Frame StructureSDR REXA2026102001956Canister · crackedCRACKED CANISTER, WELDED NR 3 AT WS 148, RT MAIN FUEL TANK CANISTER WAS REPAIRED IAW REO 670-57-42-577, REV--.Aug 30, 2026 · N479PX · Cndair CL6002D24 · Wing Main, Frame StructureSDR REXA2026102001952Floorbeam · corrodedAFTER ANGLE REMOVAL, CORROSION FOUND ON THE BS 280 FLOORBEAM. THE FLOORBEAM WAS REPLACED IAW SRM 51-42-06-001-001-A01, SRM 51-42-21-001-001-A01, AND SRM 51-42-10-001-001-A01.Aug 30, 2026 · N479PX · Cndair CL6002D24 · Fuselage Main, Floor BeamSDR REXA2026102001950Floorbeam · crackedCRACKED COCKPIT FLOORBEAM, LBL 12, BS 280. THE FLOORBEAM WAS REPAIRED IAW REO 690-53-11-2255, REV--.Aug 30, 2026 · N479PX · Cndair CL6002D24 · Fuselage Main, Floor BeamSDR SWAA2026100529532Floorbeam · corrodedCORRODED FLOORBEAM, BS 947, RBL 49, WL 208.1. PERFORMED A PERMANENT REPAIR ON THE FLOORBEAM IAW SRM 53-70-51-2R-5, REPAIR 5, ALTERNATIVE 2.Aug 30, 2026 · N8712L · Boeing 7378 · Fuselage Main, Floor BeamSDR SWAA2026100589554Access Panel · delaminatedDELAMINATED WING TO BODY FAIRING ACCESS PANEL 193CL. REPAIRED THE ACCESS PANEL 193CL IAW SRM 51-70-05-2R-10, REPAIR 10.Aug 30, 2026 · N8712L · Boeing 7378 · Aerodynamic FairingsSDR CALA2026093020009Drag Fitting · not reportedGENERATING DIP FOR LH ENGINE STRUT DIAGONAL BRACE ON WING FITTING REPEAT INSPECTIONS OF REPAIR PERFORMED ON ECRA 5720-03677Aug 30, 2026 · N19117 · Boeing 757224 · Nacelle/Pylon StructureSDR CALA2026093020007Drag Fitting · unknownLH ENGINE STRUT DRAG FITTING TO WING SKIN HOLES. REPAIR PERFORMED ON ECRA 5720-03677. ACCOMPLISH INSPECTIONS IAW PART 2.3. OF EC5720-03677Aug 30, 2026 · N19117 · Boeing 757224 · Nacelle/Pylon StructureSDR SWAA2026092992431Crossbeam · crackedCRACKED CROSSBEAM, BS 540, BL 0 - RBL 24.75, WL 208.1. REPLACED CROSSBEAM IAW SRM-51-40-02, SRM 51-10-02, ITEM 8, AND DWG 143A0060, SHEET 64, REV-.Aug 30, 2026 · N8712L · Boeing 7378 · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR SWAA2026092996080Crossbeam · damagedELONGATED HOLE ON THE CROSSBEAM, BS 540, LBL 24.75 - 45.5, WL 208.1. REPLACED CROSSBEAM IAW SRM 51-40-02, SRM 51-10-02, ITEM (8), & DWG 143A0060, SHEET 64, REV-.Aug 30, 2026 · N8712L · Boeing 7378 · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR SWAA2026092914428Crossbeam · crackedCRACKED CROSSBEAM, BS 540, BTWN BL 0 - LBL 24.75, WL 208.1. REPLACED CROSSBEAM IAW SRM-51-10-02, ITEM (8), AND DWG 143A0060, SHEET 64, REV-.Aug 30, 2026 · N8712L · Boeing 7378 · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR CALA2026092819869Skin · crackedRIGHT WING INTER-SPAR LOWER SKIN, AROUND HOLE NR 27 UNDER PANEL 643BB REPAIR REPEAT INSPECTION REQUIREMENT PER ECRA 5720-03674AT RHS WING INTER-SPAR LOWER SKIN AROUND HOLE 27 INTERIM REPAIR AREA IAW PART 1 OF ECRA 5720-03674, COMPLETED.Aug 30, 2026 · N19117 · Boeing 757224 · Wing, Plate/Skin