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 CALA2026082618926Adiru · faultedTCAS FAIL, BOTH CHANNELS. DEBRIEF WITH CREW, TCAS FAILED AT 15000 FT, CREW PUT IN ALT, 1 & 2, NO HELP. NO MSSG AT THIS TIME. TCAS STATUS MESSAGE PRESENT, NOT ACTIVE ON MAT. FAULT INTERMITTANT IAW FIM 34-21 TASK 848. RECOMMEND REPLACE ADIRU IAW FIM DUE TO HIAug 23, 2026 · N228UA · Boeing 777222 · Navigation SystemSDR CALA2026082618925Module · faultedRECEIVED BOTH FWD & AFT LOW PRESSURE FUEL LIGHTS ON NR 1 ENGINE MAIN TANK, DURING CLIMB. IAW FLT CREW, FUEL FLOW INDICATIONS WERE NORMAL ON BOTH ENGINES. PERFORMED INITIAL TROUBLESHOOTING OF NR 1 FUEL FWD & AFT ENG FUEL FEED PUMP FUNCTIONAL TEST IAW AMM 28-2Aug 23, 2026 · N45440 · Boeing 737924ER · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR CALA2026082518909Fuel · odorON STARTUP IN KEF, NOTICED A STRONG FUEL OR LUBRICANT ODOR IN COCKPIT. TAXI TO RUNWAY & SINCE WE ARE A FERRY FLT ONE AT A TIME, WALKED THROUGH CABIN WHERE THERE WAS NO ODOR. ON RETURN TO GATE, ABLE TO POWER UP ON RUNWAY. ODOR RETURNED. SUSPECT FUEL CAUSAug 23, 2026 · N14118 · Boeing 757224 · Air Distribution SystemSDR 8LFA202608250003Resistor · failedDURING FLIGHT SMOKE/FUMES EMANATED FROM LEFT AIR CONDITIONING BLOWER. TROUBLESHOOTING REVEALED THAT A FAILED RESISTOR CAUSED THE BLOWER MOTOR TO FAIL AND PRODUCE SMOKE/FUMES. AIR COMM VAPOR CYCLE AIR CONDITIONING STC# SR00222DE INSTALLED.Aug 23, 2026 · N409LF · Bell 407 · Air Distribution FanSDR SWAA2026082514816Probe · out of toleranceNR 2 ENGINE RED BOX ON TAKEOFF. C/W ENGINE EXCEEDANCE REVIEW IAW AMM 71-00-00, FOUND EGT MAX OF 965 DEG FOR 5 SECONDS. FOUND S2 EGT PROBE OUT OF TOLERANCE. C/W FIM TASK 77-21, TASK 802 EGT PROBES READING NORMAL. RESET ENG EXCEEDANCE PAGE. ACFT OK FOR SERVIAug 23, 2026 · N283WN · Boeing 7377H4 · Engine EGT/TIT Indicating SystemSDR ASAA2026082368244Slide · unserviceableFA REPORTS RUBBER SEAL FALLING FROM L2 DOOR & HINDERING GIRT BAR. GROUNDED - YES. R&R L2 DOOR ESCAPE SLIDE WITH A SERVICEABLE UNIT REF AMM 25-66-01.Aug 23, 2026 · N440AS · Boeing 737990ER · Escape SlideSDR DALA2026082504818Engine · making metalDIVERTED TO YYT DUE TO MULTIPLE LEFT ENGINE STALLS. FOUND METAL IN THE TAILPIPE. REPLACED NR 1 ENGINE. OK FOR SERVICE. (8817440) AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED.Aug 23, 2026 · N823NW · Airbus A330302 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR AALA202608252483Oven · contaminatedAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: AN EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO JFK DUE TO THE FLIGHT ATTENDANTS REPORTING AN ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL IN BUSINESS CLASS GALLEY WHICH WAS CONFIRMED BY THE FIRST OFFICER - THE AIRCRAFT LANDED SAFELY AT JFK AND TAXIAug 23, 2026 · N106NN · Airbus A321231 · Buffet/GalleysSDR AALA202608252909Battery · no testAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY UNIT 11WL BATTERY FAILED SYSTEM TEST. REPLACED EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY UNIT 11WL BATTERY PER AMM 33-51-38Aug 23, 2026 · N433AN · Airbus A321253NX · Emergency LightingSDR AALA202608259542Battery · no testAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY UNIT 10WL BATTERY FAILED SYSTEM TEST - REPLACED EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY UNIT 10WL BATTERY PER AMM 33-51-38Aug 23, 2026 · N433AN · Airbus A321253NX · Emergency LightingSDR AALA202608250328Battery · no testAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY UNIT 13WL BATTERY FAILED SYSTEM TEST - REPLACED EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY UNIT 13WL BATTERY PER AMM 33-51-38Aug 23, 2026 · N433AN · Airbus A321253NX · Emergency LightingSDR AALA202608254308Handle · looseAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: FLIGHT ATTENDANT STATES ARM HANDLE ON 2R DOOR IS LOOSE - MAINTENANCE TIGHTENED 2R SLIDE ARMING HANDLE PER AMM 52-22-22Aug 23, 2026 · N193UW · Airbus A321211 · Emergency ExitsSDR AALA202608258528Light · faultedAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: WHILE DOING EPSU SYS TEST CIDS 1 FOUND FAULT 335112 FPEEPMS CROSS AISLE LT/ EPSU(13WL) AFT L FAULT - MAINTENANCE REPLACED LAV EMERGENCY LIGHT ASSEMBLY PER CMM 25-43-54 AND ACCOMPLISHED A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK WITH NO DEFECTSAug 23, 2026 · N177XF · Airbus A319112 · Emergency LightingSDR AALA202608254776Bulb · inoperativeAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: RED EMERGENCY ESCAPE LIGHT MARKER ON FORWARD LEFT CLOSET INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE REPLACED BULB PER AMM 33-51-13. OPS CHECK GOOD, OK FOR SERVICE.Aug 23, 2026 · N716UW · Airbus A319112 · Emergency LightingSDR AALA202608252933Bottle · low pressureAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: 1L DOOR PRESSURE AT 1200PSI. MAINTENANCE SERVICED 1L DOOR DAMPER PER AMM 52-10-00.Aug 23, 2026 · N774XF · Airbus A319112 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR AALA202608258113Bottle · low pressureAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: 1R DOOR PRESSURE AT 300. MAINTENANCE SERVICED 1R DOOR DAMPER PER AMM 52-10-00.Aug 23, 2026 · N774XF · Airbus A319112 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR AALA202608255051Bottle · low pressureAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: EMERGENCY SLIDE DOOR 2L AT 1300 PSI. MAINTENANCE SERVICED EMERGENCY SLIDE DOOR DAMPER 2L PER AMM 52-10-00.Aug 23, 2026 · N774XF · Airbus A319112 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR AALA202608254860Bottle · low pressureAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED, R1 DOOR ASSIST DAMPER REQUIRES SERVICE (1550 PSI), AMBIENT AIR TEMP IS 102F. MAINTENANCE SERVICED R1 DOOR DAMPER TO 1850 PSI PER JOBCARD 26L80052001.Aug 23, 2026 · N461AN · Airbus A321253NX · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR REXA2026082501640Bulb · burned outFLOOR LEVEL EMERGENCY FLOOD LIGHTS AT PAX & SERVICE DOOR HAVE BURNED OUT BULBS R & R BULBS OPC GOOD IAW AMM 33-51-00.Aug 23, 2026 · N925XJ · Cndair CL6002D24 · Emergency LightingSDR DXTA2026082509414Warning Message · false activationRAM AIR FAIL WHITE CAS ILLUMINATED WITH ASSOCIATED YELLOW X OVER THE RAM AIR VALVE ON ECS SYNOPTIC. CAS MESSAGE APPEARED INTERMITTENTLY 4 TIMES DURING THE DESCENT BETWEEN FL430 AND FL280. COMPLIED WITH SEVERAL OPERATIONAL CHECKS OF THE RAV WITH NO DISCREPANCIAug 23, 2026 · N460QS · Emb EMB505 · Air Distribution SystemSDR DALA2026082504808Light · no testSHIP 3255 DISC: WHILE PERFORMING EMER LIGHT TEST/SYS TEST FAILED. CODE ATA 33-51 -3E EPSU EXT LOAD EMER R. C/A: T/S PER A320 TSM 33-51-00-810-801-A. LIGHTS WORK, BUT MSG "EPSU EXT LOAD EMER R" REMAINS. REMOVED RT OVERWING SLIDE PER W/C 2562 -4002. INSTALLED NEAug 23, 2026 · N355NW · Airbus A320212 · Emergency LightingSDR DALA2026082504807Structure · no discrepancyBIRD STRIKE, EVIDENCE OF BIRD STRIKES -2 ON AIRCRAFT LT NOSE, 1 ON 7'OCLOCK POSITION OF ENGINEINLET. AFTER LANDING WE COULD SMELL AN ODD ODOR. C/A: REF A319-321- 321 AMM TASK 05-51-14-200-803-A. BIRD STRIKE #1 LOC BETWEEN UPPER/LWR PITOT PROBES-LT SIDE, BIRDSTAug 23, 2026 · N364NW · Airbus A320212 · Standard Practices/StructuresSDR DALA2026082504806Oxygen Mask · unwanted deployAFTER TAKEOFF PAX MASK AT 21DEF DEPLOYED. REPACKED THE PASSENGER OXYGEN MASK AT SEAT 21DEF IAW A320 AMM 35 -21-43. (LP: 9197306, IARCRAFT WAS GROUNDED)Aug 23, 2026 · N341NW · Airbus A320212 · Passenger Oxygen SystemSDR 2DYA202608230022Battery Pack · depletedDURING LINE CHECK L3 AISLE EXIT SIGN INOP. REMOVED AND REPLACED BATTERY PACK W/OH UNIT P/N ON: ABS-2012-1A S/N: 77501 IAW B767 AMM 33-51-07.OPS CHECKED GOOD. 24-AUG-26 LP 60501.-END-Aug 23, 2026 · N703KW · Boeing 767336 · Emergency LightingSDR CALA2026082518886Power Supply · no testEMER. LIGHT TEST FAIL FAULT EPSU (16WL) OWD R DISPLAYED CLEANED CONNECTOR TO BATTERY CHARGER 16WL REMOVED AND REINSTALLED BATTERY. OPS CHK OK REF AMM 33-51-00-710-001-A AND 33-51-38-000-002-AAug 23, 2026 · N14527 · Airbus A321271NX · Emergency LightingSDR CALA2026082518884Filter · cloggedSTRANGE ODOR ON DESCENT STARTED AT 13000 DAMP DIRTY SOCK SMELL PER TSM 05-50-00-810-831-A TYPE 6 LEVEL A PERFORMED PACK BURN FOR 25 MINS AND ALSO REMOVED AND REPLACED RECIRCULATION FILTER CARTRIDGES PER AMM TASK 21-21-41-000-001-A PACKS RAN NORMAL AND NO SMELLAug 23, 2026 · N54538 · Airbus A321271NX · Air Distribution SystemSDR CALA2026082518882Unknown · odorCAPT REPORTS AN ODOR ON FAILED ENG START ATTEMPT. T/S IAW TSM 21-00 TASK 830. FUMES CLEARED. COULD NOT REPEAT THE FAULT.Aug 23, 2026 · N47291 · Boeing 7378 · Air Distribution SystemSDR CALA2026082518881Skin · crackedFUSELAGE SKIN HAS AN APPROX 2 .5 IN LONG GOUGE 3 IN FWD OF LAV SERVICE PAN. UPON FURTHER CLEANING AND INSPECTION FOUND ADDITIONAL GOUGE IN SKIN 3 INCHES BELOW ORIGINAL DAMAGE. REMOVED DAMAGE TO SKIN MAX MATERIAL REMOVED .006 AND WITHIN ALLOWABLE DAMAGE LIMITAug 23, 2026 · N76269 · Boeing 737824 · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR ASAA2026082366492Warning Message · false activation(ECAM DID NOT RETURN) NOTICE TO MX ON T/O ,ENG 1 COMP, STALL ECAM CLRD AFTER 1 SEC , LOW SPEED ABORT. GROUNDED - YES. PERFORMED TSM 71-00-00-810-854-A PERFORMED VISUAL INSPECTION OF ENG INLET AND EXHAUST AREA, NO DAMGAE NOTED. AND PERFORMED STEP 3.A.(2)(A) ACFAug 23, 2026 · N214HA · Airbus A321271N · Central WarningSDR ASAA2026082366480None · noneLAV SMOKE ECAM, RAN ECAM ACTION. GROUNDED - YES. FLT CREW REPORTED PASSENGER CAUGHT SMOKING. NO FAULTS NOTED. INDICATIONS NORMAL. AMM 26-17-00.Aug 23, 2026 · N216HA · Airbus A321271NX · Standard Practices/StructuresSDR AALA202608249042Actuator Valve · inoperativeAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: SUSPECTED FUEL LEAK IN FLIGHT. THE FUEL LEVELS WHEN PARKED AT THE GATE WERE: LEFT SIDE 4.72/RIGHT SIDE 8.14/CENTER 2.87/TOTAL 15.7. THE IMBALANCE ANNUNCIATION ILLUMINATED ON CLIMB APPROXIMATELY 8000FT. THE DECISION WAS MADE TO EMERGENCAug 23, 2026 · N958AN · Boeing 737823 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR AALA202608247941Tire · blownAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: ATC ADVISED THE CAPTAIN THAT A TIRE MIGHT HAVE LEFT DEBRIS ON THE RUNWAY. DECESION WAS MADE TO DIVERT TO CLT AND AN EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED. AIRCRFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE THE RIGHT INBOARD TIRE ( NUMBER 3) IS DESAug 23, 2026 · N931AN · Boeing 737823 · TireSDR DALA2026082404797Pcdu · faultedMISC/DE- DECLARED AN EMERGENCY DUE TO RIGHT DC BUSS OFF MESSAGE WITH NUMEROUS FAULTS. REPLACED RT PCDU IAW AMM 24-21. OPS CHECK NORMAL. (9197048) (AIRCRAFT GROUNDED).Aug 23, 2026 · N920AT · Boeing 717200 · Electrical Power SystemSDR DALA2026082404787Transmitter · faultedATO- APPROX 60KTS DUE TO FLAPS AURAL WARNING. REPLACED RT FLAP POSITION TRANSMITTER PER AMM 27-54-01. OPS CHECK GOOD. (8316370) (AIRCRAFT GROUNDED).Aug 23, 2026 · N939AT · Boeing 717200 · Trailing Flap Position Indicating SystemSDR DALA2026082404795Coalescer Bag · odorSLIGHT DIRTY SOCK SMELL AFTER LONG IDLE DESCENT. R & R COALESCER BAGS IAW AMM 21-54-08. (9488641) (AIRCRAFT GROUNDED).Aug 23, 2026 · N927AT · Boeing 717200 · Humidity Control SystemSDR DALA2026082404792Skin · crackedCRACK ON EXTERNAL FUSELAGE SKIN STA Y= 1037 BTW LONG 13L AND 14L, COMPLIED WITH ER/A 636303-14. (1773110) (AIRCRAFT GROUNDED).Aug 23, 2026 · N994AT · Boeing 717200 · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR DALA2026082404791Frame · damagedELONGATED FRAME HOLE TO ATTACH AFT ROD OF LT AIR CONDITIONING PACK BS Y=1133 & LONG 9L AT AFT ACCESORY COMPARTMENT, REPAIRED FRAME HOLE IAW SRM 53-00-07-2R. (1772689) (AIRCRAFT GROUNDED).Aug 23, 2026 · N989AT · Boeing 717200 · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR DALA2026082404790Lanyard · tornTORN LANYARD OF R1 DOOR EMERGENCY SLIDE. R & R LANYARD OF R1 DOOR EMERGENCY SLIDE IAW AIPC 25-61- 03-01. (1771710) (AIRCRAFT GROUNDED).Aug 23, 2026 · N994AT · Boeing 717200 · Emergency EquipmentSDR N6WA2026082401Pseu · inoperativePROXIMITY SYS 1 FAULT (B1 047818)PSEU / LA & LB IOC 6 BUSS DEGRADED. REMOVED AND REPLACED PSEU IAW CRJ 550 AMM 32-61-00 OPS CHECK GOOD.Aug 23, 2026 · N515GJ · Cndair CL6002C11 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR SWIA2026082376953Cabin Press Sys · warning messageAFTER CLIMBING THROUGH 10,000 RECEIVED TRIPLE CHIME AND CABIN ALTITUDE HI MESSAGE. PERFORMED QRH AND RETURNED TO DEPARTURE AIRPORT. (FLIGHT 3495) WHEN ARRIVING TO THE AIRCRAFT, THE PRESSURIZATION PANEL THE MODE WAS SET TO MANUAL, RATHER THAN BEING IN AUTO FOAug 23, 2026 · N192SY · Emb ERJ170200LR · Cabin Pressure Control SystemSDR DALA2026082404785Oil System · leakingMUSTY VINEGAR SMELL IN CABIN DURING DESCENT AT 10,500FT. PASSENGERS FROM COMFORT PLUS TO THE LAST ROW IN MAIN CABIN NOTICED THE ODOR. ODOR WENT AWAY WITHIN 10 MINUTES. FOUND MINOR PUDDLE OF OIL ON NR 2 ENGINE. REPLACED FAN SHAFT COVER SEAL OUT OF PRECAUTION Aug 23, 2026 · N536DN · Airbus A321271NX · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR IPXA2026082386845Battery · inoperativeDOOR SILL LIGHTS AND OVERDOOR EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY REPLACED AND TESTED IAW AMM 33-51-04 PB201 REV.51. FOUND SATIS.Aug 23, 2026 · N606UP · Boeing 7478F · Emergency LightingSDR IPXA2026082480215Fire Warning · false activationFIRE CARGO FWD EICAS MSG ON SHORT FINAL EXTINGUISH AFTER APPROX 15 SECONDS NO STATUS MSG ,CMC MSG SHOWS CARGO FWD. -4 LOOP -B FAIL ,FIM 26-16 TASK 891 FOLLOWED. OPERATIONAL TEST C/OUT,TEST PASS.REV 15 JUL 2026.Aug 23, 2026 · N578UP · Boeing 74745E · Fire DetectionSDR IPXA2026082381790Bracket · misinstalledCREW ENTRY DOOR WARNING SENSOR BRACKET IS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED CAUSING CONTACT WITH CREW ENTRY DOOR SEAL WHEN CLOSING DEFERRED PER EO-98420 FOR 90 DAYS.Aug 23, 2026 · N403UP · Boeing 75724APF · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR IPXA2026082388187Controller · faultedAIR TURN BACK, DURING CLIMB OUT CAB PRESSURE ECAM ADVISORY DISPLAY V/S AT 0. THEREAFTER ECAM CABIN PRESS REG 1 FAULT. FOLLOWED ECAM AND TURNED NR 1 OFF. LEVELED OFF AT 14,000 AND CABIN ALTITUDE OF 14000'. ECAM SHOWED FWD. PERFORMED TECH RECOMMENDED FUNCTIONALAug 23, 2026 · N154UP · Airbus A300F4622R · Cabin Pressure ControllerSDR AALA202608248197Bottle · low pressureAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: L3 DOOR ASSIST BOTTLE BELOW LIMITS. MAINTENANCE SERVICED L3 DOOR ASSIST BOTTLE PER AMM 52-22-00. OPS CK GOOD.Aug 23, 2026 · N986AN · Airbus A321231 · Emergency ExitsSDR AALA202608249041Bottle · low pressureAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: R4 DOOR DAMPER REQUIRES SERVICE. MAINTENANCE SERVICED R4 DOOR DAMPER TO PROPER LEVEL PER AMM 51-10-00Aug 23, 2026 · N122NN · Airbus A321231 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR DXTA2026082409404Seal · unsecureUPON TAKEOFF WE HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE MAIN CABIN DOOR. SYNOPTIC PAGE SHOWED DOOR CLOSED AND VISUAL INDICATORS INSIDE SHOWED DOOR CLOSED/SECURED. AIRCRAFT PRESSURIZED NORMALLY. CONTACTED COMPANY AND RETURN TO KBNA. AFTER SHUTDOWN FOUND THE LEFT EDAug 23, 2026 · N282QS · Emb EMB545 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR KCSA2026082348Pcb · unserviceableFIRE WARNING BELL AND MASTER WARNING DURING CLIMB OUT. NO FIRE LIGHTS OR EICAS. REMOVED AND REPLACED 1AD04 CARGO FIRE AFT DIODE CIRCUIT CARD ASSY IAW KA AMM 26-10-01. PERFORMED OPS TEST IAW KA B747-400 AMM 26-16-10. OPS TEST GOOD. NO DEFECTS NOTED.Aug 23, 2026 · N742CK · Boeing 747446 · Detection SystemSDR WX0A2026082432928Megaphone · damaged(AIRCRAFT NOT GROUNDED) FED MEGAPHONE HANDLE PARTIALLY DETACHED. REMOVED AND REPLACED FWD MEGAPHONE IAW AMM 25-65-51-710-002-A.Aug 23, 2026 · N326NV · Airbus A319111 · Emergency Equipment