Service difficulty reports
1,771,154 reports of malfunctions and defects, newest first. Air carriers must report; general aviation reporting is voluntary.
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"
Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
SDR AALA202608134653Hinge Fitting · excess playAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: RIGHT HAND HORIZONTAL STABILIZER ELEVATOR POSITION 6 HINGE ARM END FITTING HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY -MAINTENANCE REPLACED HINGE ARM END FITTING PER AMM 55-16-42SDR AALA202608135600Hinge Fitting · excess playAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: RIGHT HAND HORIZONTAL STABILIZER ELEVATOR POSITION 5 HINGE ARM END FITTING HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY -MAINTENANCE REPLACED HINGE ARM END FITTING PER AMM 55-16-42SDR AALA202608139493Hinge Fitting · excess playAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: RIGHT HAND HORIZONTAL STABILIZER ELEVATOR POSITION 4 HINGE ARM END FITTING HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY -MAINTENANCE REPLACED HINGE ARM END FITTING PER AMM 55-16-42SDR N3XR 08 13Crankcase · puncturedLEFT ENGINE OIL LEAK ON TAKEOFF WITH WHITE SMOKE, CREW FEATHERED AND LANDED. DURING INSPECTION, A HOLE WAS FOUND IN THE CRANKCASE, AND ANOTHER LOCATION SHOWED A FRACTURED CASE. THE ENGINE WAS DISASSEMBLED, AND A CRANKSHAFT BOLT E4A-10-100-202 WAS FOUND TO HAVESDR DALA2026081204639Fairing · dentedRIGHT AFT WTB PANEL 194GR HAS A DENT. REPAIRED RT AFT WING TO BODY FAIRING 194 GR IAW SRM 53-60- 70-2R, REPAIR 1. (1738855) AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDEDSDR IPXA2026081107438Angle · crackedTHE BULK CARGO INBOARD ANGLE AT BS 1578, LBL 80 IS CRACKED. REMOVED DAMAGE ANGLE IAW SRM 51-40-02-0G REV.95. INSTALL NEW ANGLE IAW SRM 51-40-02-0G, REV 95 AND DWG 146T5650, SH 5, REV C.SDR IPXA2026081107416Angle · crackedTHE BULK CARGO OUTBOARD ANGLE AT BS 1578 LBL 80 IS CRACKED. REMOVED DAMAGE ANGLE I.A.W SRM 51-40-02-0G REV.95. INSTALLED NEW ANGLE IAW SRM 51-40-02-0G, REV.95 AND DWG 146T5650, SH 5, REV C.SDR IPXA2026081107408Angle · crackedTHE BULK CARGO OTBD ANGLE AT BS 1578, RBL 80 IS CRACKED. REMOVED DAMAGE ANGLE IAW SRM 51-40-02-0G REV.95. INSTALL NEW ANGLE IAW SRM 51-40-02-0G REV.95 AND DWG 146T5650 SH 5 REV.C.SDR AALA202608124336Crossbeam · crackedAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: FLOORBOARD BRAKE ANGLE CRACKED AT STA 540, LBL 2. MAINTENANCE REPLACED FLOORBOARD BRAKE ANGLE CRACKED AT STA 540, LBL 2 IAW SRM 51-40-02.SDR AALA202608128073Hinge Fitting · excess playAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: RIGHT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER ELEVATOR POSITION 3 HINGE ARM END FITTING HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY -MAINTENANCE REPLACED HINGE ARM END FITTING PER AMM 55-16-42SDR AALA202608126458Hinge Fitting · excess playAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: RIGHT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER ELEVATOR POSITION 2 HINGE ARM END FITTING HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY -MAINTENANCE REPLACED HINGE ARM END FITTING IAW AMM 55-16-42SDR AALA202608124958Hinge Fitting · excess playAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: RIGHT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER ELEVATOR POSITION 1 HINGE ARM END FITTING HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY -MAINTENANCE REPLACED HINGE ARM END FITTING IAW AMM 55-16-42SDR REXA2026081201540Lamp · inoperativeAFT SIDE CABIN EMERGENCY LIGHT HAS SEVERAL BULBS INOP OK TO DEFER IAW MEL 33-51-1D CABIN ENCY LIGHT CEILING LEVEL LIGHTED EXIT SIGN AFT SIDE FACING (CAT C) MM02 UPDATED PLACARD INSTALLED NOTIFIED 19724 AT MOC. RELAMPED AFT FACING EMERGENCY LIGHT IN CABIN. RESDR AALA202608112032Crossbeam · corrodedAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: CRACK ON FLOORBOARD SUPPORT BREAK ANGLE AT STA 540, RBL 2. MAINTENANCE REPLACED FLOORBOARD SUPPORT BREAK ANGLE AT STA 540, RBL 2 IAW SRM 51-40-02.SDR HYIA20260811001Beam · crackedDURING SCHEDULED INSPECTION A CRACK WAS VISUALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE LEFT HAND CROSSOVER BEAM (OEM: 5654104-11) FORWARD FACE. THIS CRACK MEASURES APPROXIMATELY 1.375 INCHES LONG AND IS CONSISTENT WITH OTHER CRACKS VISUALLY IDENTIFIED ON THESE BEAMS IN THE PAST. SDR SWAA2026081076392Seat Track · wornFLIGHT DECK, F/O AFT INBD SEAT TRACK WORN BEYOND LIMITS. R & R FLIGHT DECK F/O AFT INBD SEAT TRACK IAW AMM 25-11-11.SDR SWAA2026081057660Seal · crackedLEFT HORIZONTAL STAB UPPER SLIDER SEAL CRACKED. R & R LT HORIZONTAL STAB UPPER SLIDER SEAL IAW AMM 53-31-31.SDR SWAA2026081022001Fairing · pulledNUMBER 3 FLAP CANOE FAIRING TAILCONE, AFT TOPSIDE 2 SCREWS PULLED 1/2 & LOOSE, LEFT WING. OK TO CONTINUE IAW CDL 57-10-4. INSTALLED NEW NR 3 FLAP CANOE FAIRING TAILCONE IAW AMM 27-51-18. REF TTG8Q01E3EE0 FOR INITIAL FAULT.SDR SWAA2026081002003Engine · failedNR 1 ENGINE FAILED ON TAKEOFF ROLL. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE NR 1 ENG IAW MT 771-00-01. REF TTG8Q008F2S8.SDR SWAA2026081023597Seal · crackedLEFT HORIZONTAL STAB UPPER SLIDING SEAL CRACKED ALONG FWD EDGE. R & R THE LT HORIZONTAL STAB UPPER SLIDING SEAL IAW AMM 53-31-31.SDR SWAA2026081002859Seal · crackedRIGHT HORIZONTAL STAB UPPER SLIDER CRACKED. R & R RT HORIZONTAL STAB UPPER SLIDER IAW AMM 53-31-31.SDR SWAA2026081056880Battery Pack · inoperativeEMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS ASSOCIATED WITH BATTERY PACK M1694 ARE INOPERATIVE. R & R THE BATTERY PACK M1694 AND PERFORMED GOOD INSTALLATION TESTS IAW AMM 33-51-06-960-805.SDR SWAA2026081054703Battery Pack · inoperativeEMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS ASSOCIATED WITH BATTERY PACK M1671 ARE INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE BATTERY PACK M1671, & PERFORMED GOOD INSTALLATION TEST IAW AMM 33-51-06-960-805.SDR SWAA2026081016839Battery Pack · inoperativeEMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS ASSOCIATED WITH M2335 ARE INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE BATTERY PACK M2335 AND PERFORMED GOOD INSTALLATION TEST IAW AMM 33-51-06-960-805.SDR SWAA2026081037268Battery Pack · inoperativeEMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS ASSOCIATED WITH BATTERY PACK M1670 WERE INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE BATTERY PACK M1670 AND PERFORMED GOOD INSTALLATION TEST IAW AMM 33-51-06-960-805.SDR SWAA2026081078919Sleeve · detachedGIRT BAR RETAINING SLEEVE FELL OFF. INSTALLED RETAINING SLEEVE IAW AMM 25-66-01SDR SWAA2026081030620Battery Pack · inoperativeEMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS ASSOCIATED WITH BATTERY PACK M1676 INOPERATIVE. R & R THE BATTERY PACK M1676 & PERFORMED GOOD INSTALLATION TEST IAW AMM 33-51-06-960-805.SDR SWAA2026081012602Flashlight · no testAFT OTBD FA FLASHLIGHT WON`T TEST, AFT CAPT SIDE OTBD. OK TO CONT IAW MEL 25-64-02A, SP1B AUTH 332807. R & R THE FLASHLIGHT IAW AMM 25-64-00. OPS CHKD GOOD.SDR SWAA2026081050812Battery Pack · inoperativeLEFT OVERWING EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. R & R LT OVERWING BATTERY PACK IAW AMM 33-51-06. OPS CHKD GOOD.SDR SWAA2026081097690Handle · looseR1 DOOR HANDLE LOOSE. TIGHTENED HARDWARE ON DOOR HANDLE IAW AMM 52-41-31. OPS CHKD GOOD.SDR IPXA2026080903490Bracket · chafedCHAFED BRACKET, NR 1 ENG LT LOWER T/R COWL FWD CLOSURE DOOR T/E ATTACHED. REMOVED DAMAGE BRACKET IAW SRM 51-40-02-0G, REV 55. INSTALLED A NEW BRACKET IAW SRM 51-40-02-0G, REV.55, AND IPC 78-32-21 REV.96.SDR IPXA2026080803361Floor Panel · crackedCRACKS ON THE FLOOR PANEL NO. 251XFF (P/N 146T5869-89) IN THE MAIN DECK CARGO COMPARTMENT. REMOVED THE FLOOR PANEL IAW AMM 53-01-06-000-801 REV. 148. IAW AMM 53-01-06-400-801 REV.148. INSTALLED THE FLOOR PANEL 251XFF.SDR AALA202608104175Rib · crackedAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: LH HOR. STAB. LE PANEL 331B HAS A CRACKED RIB/ 4TH RIB FROM BOTTOM UP. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED #4 RIB AT LH HOR. STAB. LE PANEL 331B IAW B737 SRM 51-40-02.SDR REXA2026081001530Lamp · inoperativeAFT SIDE CABIN EMERGENCY LIGHT HAS SEVERAL BULBS INOP OK TO DEFER PER MEL 33-51-1D CABIN ENCY LIGHT CEILING LEVEL LIGHTED EXIT SIGN AFT SIDE FACING (CAT C) MM02 UPDATED PLACARD INSTALLED NOTIFIED 19724 AT MOC. RELAMPED AFT FACING EMERGENCY LIGHT IN CABIN. RESDR CALA2026080918370Seat Track · corrodedCORROSION, MAIN CABIN MID WET AREA SEAT TRACK UPPER CROWN WED & EDGES LT INBD, LBL 24.75 BETWEEN BS 500D - 500E. ACCOMPLISHED SEAT TRACK REPAIR AT MAIN CABIN MID WET AREA AT LBL 24.75 BETWEEN BS 500 B - 500C & 500F & 500G IAW SRM 53-00-52-2R-4.SDR CALA2026080918368Seat Track · corrodedCORROSION, MAIN CABIN MID WET AREA SEAT TRACK UPPER CROWN WEB & EDGES LT OTBD LBL 45.5 BETWEEN BS 500C & 500F. ACCOMPLISHED SEAT TRACK REPAIR AT MAIN CABIN MID WET AREA AT LBL 45.5 BETWEEN BS 500A & 500B & 500F & 500G IAW SRM: 53-00-52-2R-4.SDR DALA2026080704578Bushing · out of alignmentR1 DOOR SLIDE GIRT BAR BUSHING NOT ALIGNED. REATTACHED THE GIRT BAR & BUSHING, OK FOR SVC. (9083224) AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED.SDR DALA2026080704577Windshield · sparksF/O NR 1 FRONT WINDSHIELD SPARKED, ARC OFF ON APPROACH, ELECTRICALLY HEATED WINDSHIELDS, NR 1 WINDOW. DURING REMOVAL OF FLT COMPARTMENT PANELS, FOUND CHARED & DAMAGED WIRE. SPLICED WIRE IAW SWPM 20-30. PERFORMED OPS TEST OF WINDOW HEAT SYS IAW 30-41. ALL CSDR DALA2026080704576Bracket · brokenEMERGENCY SEAT MOUNTED LIGHTING DAMAGED, INOPERATIVE. 34D. REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHT SEAT BRACKET, EMERGENCY LIGHT TESTS GOOD AT 34D. (1739042) AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDEDSDR DALA2026080704575Window · arcedL1 WINDOW OUTER PANE CRACKED DURING CRUISE ARCING. R & R NR 1 WINDOW IAW AMM 56-11. CHECKED GOOD. OPS TESTED GOOD. (8853980) AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDEDSDR DALA2026080704574Battery Pack · inoperativeDURING SVC CK FOUND ELIGHTS BATT AT ROW 11 AND 30 INOP. R & R BATTERY PACKS AT LOCATIONS 11DEF AND 30 DEF IAW AMM 33- 51-06-960-805. OPS CHECK OF EMERGENCY LIGHTS OK. (8777238) AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDEDSDR YENA2026080700657Fire Bottle · failedFLT # 2324, MCO-DCA. CARGO BTL FAIL MESSAGE ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT; VERIFIED W/CREW THAT MESSAGE ILLUMINATED AND EXTINGUISHED IN FLIGHT. INTERRIGATED OMS FOR CURRENT FAULTS - NONE FOUND. ACCOMPLISHED SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL TEST FOR ASSURANCE - ALL GOOD , OK FSDR IPXA2026080703836Wedge · damagedRIGHT OUTBOARD FLAP, INBOARD T/E WEDGE UPPER AND LOWER SKIN DAMAGE. (REPAIR). I.A.W UPS SREO-70175-REQ001 REV. 1 PERFORM REPAIR AS BELOW. REMOVED THE CRACK MATERIALS AND CLEANED. MEASURE THE DAMAGE AREA ( L : 0.8", W : 0.05", 6" FROM AFT EDGE , AT INBD EDGESDR EDAA2026080700001Fire Bottle · underservicedDURING A PART 91 REPOSITIONING FLIGHT FOLLOWING MAINTENANCE AT KALN, WHILE CLIMBING THROUGH FL190, THE FLT CREW RECEIVED A FIRE EXT BOTL LOW ANNUNCIATION, INDICATING THAT ONE OR BOTH TAILCONE-MOUNTED ENGINE FIRE BOTTLES HAVE LOW PRESSURE, OR HAVE SELF-DISCHARGSDR DXTA2026080709142Light · inoperativeTOE KICK LIGHTING UNDERNEATH TOILET ALONG FLOOR IN VANITY AREA INOP. REINSERTED GROUND PIN. OPS CHECK GOOD. IAW CITATION SPM 20-30-20SDR DXTA2026080709133Warning Message · false activationREPEAT WRITE UP. PLANE GOES INTO ELECTRAL EMERGENCY WHILE STARTING ENGINE NUMBER TWO. ALSO HAVE A FUEL PUMP 2 FAIL CAS NOW AFTER EVERYTHING CAME BACK. REMOVED FAULTY QUIET START CONTACTOR (QSC) P/N SM400D117-2 S/N 20453 AND INSTALLED NEW CONTACTOR IAW MM 24-3SDR DXTA2026080709141Wire Harness · faultedUPON APPROACH TO LANDING, WE EXTENDED THE LANDING GEAR. WE RECEIVED THE LANDING GEAR DISAGREE CAS MESSAGE FOR THE LEFT MAIN GEAR ALONGSIDE THE YELLOW CROSS ON THE INDICATION. AFTER ABANDONING THE APPROACH AND CIRCLING THE AIRPORT APPROXIMATELY 45 SECONDS AFTERSDR DXTA2026080709146Indication Sys · malfunctionedCLIMBING THROUGH FL370 - FL390, POWER SWITCHED FROM CLB TO MCT ON ITS OWN. SHORTLY AFTER RECEIVED A LT ENG CAUTION & LT N2 WENT TO 0. ALL OTHER ENG PARAMETERS NORMAL. AFTER A COUPLE OF SECS, CAUTION DISAPPEAR & N2 WOULD RETURN TO NORMAL. IT DID THIS REPETEDLY SDR CALA2026080718345Floorbeam · corrodedFWD OF L-2 DOOR AREA FLOORBEAM FITTING AND FASTENER HOLE APPROX, LBL 45.5, BS 947 HAD CORROSION. ACCOMPLISHED PERMANENT REPAIR AT FLOORBEAM BS 947.5 BETWEEN LBL 39.5 TO LBL 59 IAW ESR-WI 9-15474 , ECRA 5370-01245, AND SRM 53-70-51-2R-5, REP 5, ALTENATIVE 2, SDR AALA202608063244Light · inoperativeAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: WHILE PERFORMING PS CHECK FOUND SEAT 4D EMERGENCY FWD PROX LIGHT INOP. MAINTENANCE REPLACED SEAT 4D FWD EMERGENCY PROX LIGHT REF AMM 33-51-05. OPS CHECKS GOOD.