Service difficulty reports

1,771,154 reports of malfunctions and defects, newest first. Air carriers must report; general aviation reporting is voluntary.

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SDR AALA202607289726Skin · crackedAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: RIGHT SIDE OF FUSELAGE SKIN IS CRACKED AT EXTERNAL POWER SERVICE PANEL LOWER CUTOUT. MAINTENANCE REPAIR RH FUSELAGE SKIN AT EXTERNAL POWER IAW SRM 53-10-15-2R-4, REPAIR 4.Jul 21, 2026 · N927AN · Boeing 737823 · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR YENA2026072700626A/C Pack · odorFLT 1177, BOS-LAS. DESCENDING THROUGH 16K CABIN ODOR (DIRTY SOCK) THROUGHOUT CABIN. STARTED APU. ODOR SEEMED TO GO AWAY. AFTER LANDING ODOR RETURNED. USED APU BLEED. NO NOTICABLE IMPROVEMENT. MX SMELLED IT ON ACFT ON ARRIVAL. C/W INFO NOTICE 2017-T01FL, DETJul 21, 2026 · N2180J · Airbus A321271N · Cabin Cooling SystemSDR SWAA2026072784169Charger · inoperativeEMERGENCY LIGHT ON ROW 19 DEF DOES NOT ILLUMINATE. REMOVED AND REPLACED AFT RT BATTERY PACK AND CHARGER IAW AMM 33-51-06.Jul 21, 2026 · N242WN · Boeing 7377H4 · Emergency LightingSDR SWAA2026072719833Charger · inoperativeEMERGENCY AREA LIGHT ON ROW 22 DEF DOES NOT ILLUMINATE. REMOVED AND REPLACED AFT RT BATTERY PACK AND CHARGER IAW AMM 33-51-06Jul 21, 2026 · N242WN · Boeing 7377H4 · Emergency LightingSDR SWAA2026072700354Panel · delaminatedRT HORIZONTAL STAB UPPER TRAILING EDGE PANEL HAS DELAMINATION ON OTBD CORNER. FROM CORNER GOING INBD L=1.9 INCHES LONG W=1.5 CONDUCTIVE STRIP HAS HAS DAMAGE AND RIVET PULLED THROUGH AT DELAMINATION LOCATION ACCOMPLISHED EA 26-155-01964.Jul 21, 2026 · N440LV · Boeing 7377H4 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Plate/SkinSDR SWAA2026072743150Lens · detachedEMERG EXIT LENS AT R1 DOOR, FELL OFF. REPLACED THE LENS IAW AMM 33-51-01Jul 21, 2026 · N8570W · Boeing 7378H4 · Emergency LightingSDR SWAA2026072729522Skirt · debondedPASSENGER CABIN FWD SERVICE DOOR ESCAPE SLIDE SKIRT RUBBER TORN AND DISBONDED. R & R THE SLIDE IAW AMM 25-66-01.Jul 21, 2026 · N942WN · Boeing 7377H4 · Escape SlideSDR SWAA2026072780289Battery Pack · inoperativeEMERGENCY LIGHT ON ROW 19 DEF DOES NOT ILLUMINATE. REMOVED AND REPLACED AFT RT BATTERY PACK AND CHARGER IAW AMM 33-51-06.Jul 21, 2026 · N242WN · Boeing 7377H4 · Emergency LightingSDR SWAA2026072713137Battery Pack · no testFWD LT EMERGENCY BATTERY PACK AT M1675 FAILED CAPACITY CHECK. R & R CABIN EMERGENCY BATTERY PACK PER AMM 33-51-06.Jul 21, 2026 · N942WN · Boeing 7377H4 · Emergency LightingSDR SWAA2026072760264Cap · damagedRT HORIZONTAL END CAP DAMAGED. CRACK ON TOP 1.25 INCHES LONG AND CRACK ON BOTTOM MEASURES 2 INCHES LONG. ACCOMPLISHED EA 26-155-01964Jul 21, 2026 · N440LV · Boeing 7377H4 · Horizontal Stabilizer Miscellaneous StructureSDR SWAA2026072736260Battery Pack · inoperativeEMERGENCY LIGHT ON ROW 22 DEF DOES NOT ILLUMINATE. REMOVED AND REPLACED AFT RT BATTERY PACK AND CHARGER IAW AMM 33-51-06.Jul 21, 2026 · N242WN · Boeing 7377H4 · Emergency LightingSDR IPXA2026072764713Gusset · corrodedAFT HORIZONAL STAB BS 1885 FWD FACE 311AL SERVICE DOOR TWO LATCH FITTINGS HAD EVIDENCE OF CORROSION. OUT OF LIMITS. INSTALLED 4 EA GUSSETS AT LBL 5, 2 EA & RBL 5, 2 EA FOR LATCH FITTING ASSY AT APU LOWER FIREWALL BS 1885.2 IAW 51-40-03-0G-0, PAR 4C, AND DWGJul 21, 2026 · N438UP · Boeing 75724APF · Horizontal Stabilizer StructureSDR AALA202607273327Power Supply · no testAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: DURING EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY UNIT SYSTEM TEST FAULT CODE (ESCAPE SLIDE LT/ EPSU (13WL) AFT L) DISPLAYED. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE L4 DOOR SLIDE RAFT PER JOB CARD 26L00025011 AND ACCOMPLISHED A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK WITH NO Jul 21, 2026 · N954XV · Airbus A321253N · Emergency LightingSDR GCSA202607270164Packing · swollenAT 0203 EDST ON 7/21/2026 N505TJ LANDED UNEVENTFULLY ON TOP OF OISHEI CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL (1NY2) FOR PATIENT DELIVERY. AT APPROXIMATELY 0230 EDST, ENG1 WAS STARTED. AFTER STARTING ENG2, N505TJ LOST HYDRAULIC SYSTEM #2 BEFORE DEPARTURE TO KBUF. CREW REPORTED Jul 21, 2026 · N505TJ · Bell 429 · Hydraulic System, MainSDR CALA2026072618026Hinge · missingFOUND MISSING BLOCKER DOOR HINGE COVER MISSING UPON ARRIVAL. REF. IPD DMC-B787-A-78-31-14-020-941A-D. ITEM 180. HINDGE COVER REQUIRED. PN- 721Z3562-89 REF. LOG PAGE 9682799 FOR DEFERAL OF ITEM. CDL78AE DURING WALKAROUND FOUND DAMAGED BLOCKER DOOR HINGE PANELJul 21, 2026 · N24973 · Boeing 7879 · Engine Thrust ReverserSDR IPXA2026072463780Floor Panel · damagedMAJOR REPAIR, FOUND MAIN DECK FLOOR PANEL DAMAGE , PANEL 251XFF. (REPAIR) INSPECTION COMPLETED MAIN DECK CARGO FLOOR PANEL SEALANT REMOVED AND OK TO CLOSE , CHECK NORMAL .Jul 21, 2026 · N373UP · Boeing 767300 · Fuselage Floor PanelSDR AALA202607243503Relief Valve · deactivatedAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: DURING CLIMBOUT THE EICAS DISPLAYED "BLEED LOSS WING R" AND "PAC K R" MSG. STATUS PAGE DISPLAYED "BLEED PRSOV R" AND "BLEED HPSOV R" MSG. RIGHT DUCT PRESSURE INDICATED 8 PSI. DECESION MADE TO DIVERT TO BOS , EMERGENCY DECLARED AIRCRAFT LJul 21, 2026 · N784AN · Boeing 777223 · Cabin Cooling SystemSDR DXTA2026072408944Warning Message · false activationCARGO DOOR LT OPEN CAS ON CLIMBOUT. THE BAGGAGE DOOR CAS WAS NOT PRESENT WHEN THERE WAS POWER TO THE AIRCRAFT. DID A GENERAL VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE AREA AND NO OBVIOUS DISCREPANCIES NOTED. SENSORS ARE SECURE AND COULD NOT RECREATE THE ISSUE AT THIS TIME. MCJul 21, 2026 · N332QS · Emb EMB505 · Door Warning SystemSDR CALA2026072417987Warning Message · false activationSPEED LIMIT FLAG ON CREW REPORTED SPEED LIMUT FLAG WAS ONLY ON CAPT'S SIDE. ACCOMPLISHED FIM TASK 27-32T831 SMYD 1 SHOWS 27-31004 ON LAST LEG, NO OTHER LEGS. ACCORDING TO FIM THERE WAS AN INTERMITTENT SMYD PROBLEM. AUTO SLAT FAIL LIGHT CAME ON FOUND MX MSGJul 21, 2026 · N14219 · Boeing 737824 · Attitude Gyro and Indicating SystemSDR CALA2026072417965Battery · warning messageEPSU BATTERY EMER R, 33-51-38, MX MSG DURING EMERGENCY LIGHT TEST ON PTP. REPLACED RIGHT EPSU BATTERY, OPS CHECKED GOOD, IAW AMM 33-51-38-000-002-A AND AMM 33-51-38-400-002-A.Jul 21, 2026 · N855UA · Airbus A319131 · Emergency LightingSDR CALA2026072417964Battery Pack · no testEMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACK M1672 FAILED CAPACITY CHECK. REPLACED EMERGENCY BATTERY AT LOCATION #M1672, LIGHTS RELATED TO THIS PACK DID NOT COME ON, SUSPECT BAD POWER SUPPLY. POWER SUPPLY IS ON AOG. REFERRED TO MM# 33-51-06-960-805. PERFORMED AMM 33-51-06-Jul 21, 2026 · N18223 · Boeing 737824 · Emergency LightingSDR AALA202607240006Skin · crackedAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: RIGHT WING TRAILING EDGE OUTBOARD FLAP COMPOSITE CRACKED. REPLACED FLAP PER JOB CARD 26L00027009.Jul 21, 2026 · N105UW · Airbus A320214 · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR AALA202607246631Life Vest · missingAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: 1 LIFE VEST MISSING FROM SPARE/INFANT LIFE VEST KIT. REPLACED INFANT LIFE VEST KIT PER AMM 25-66-52.Jul 21, 2026 · N954XV · Airbus A321253N · Life JacketSDR AALA202607241273Life Vest · damagedAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: FLIGHT ATTENDANT REPORTS LIFE VEST AT #5 JUMPSEAT IS MOLDY. REPLACED LIFE VEST AS REQUIRED.Jul 21, 2026 · N721UW · Airbus A319112 · Life JacketSDR AALA202607241419Arming Lever · looseAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: 3L DOOR ARMING LEVER/HANDLE LOOSE. MAINTENANCE TIGHTENED 3L ARMING LEVER.Jul 21, 2026 · N180US · Airbus A321211 · Emergency ExitsSDR DXTA2026072308942Elec Connector · disconnectedTHE EMERGENCY LIGHT IN LAV, ON FLOOR, RT SIDE (TOW KICK LIGHT) DID NOT PASS PREFLIGHT TEST. CHARGED EMERGENCY LIGHTS IAW QRH FOR 30 MINS. LIGHT WAS STILL INOPERATIVE. IT IS SUSPECTED THAT THE BULB MAY BE OUT OR THE WIRING NEEDS TO BE LOOKED AT. THE LIGHT DOESJul 21, 2026 · N554QS · Cessna 680A · Light System WiringSDR DALA2026072304308Blades · damagedBIRDSTRIKE NR 2 ENGINE SIGNIFICANT FAN BLADE DISTORTION. C/W AMM 05-51 BIRDSTRIKE INSPECTION, NO OTHER DAMAGE NOTED ON FUSELAGE. INSPECTED NR 2 ENG IAW AMM 72-00-00-200 -001-A. REMOVED BOROSCOPE PLUGS NR 1, 4, AND 8 IAW AMM 72-31 -00-290-001-A. REMOVED CRANJul 21, 2026 · N344NW · Airbus A320212 · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR DALA2026072304307Housing · brokenEMERGENCY LIGHT HOUSING UNDER SEAT 21D IS BROKEN. R & R 21D EMERGENCY LIGHT HOUSING. OPS TESTED GOOD IAW AMM 33-51. (LP: 9613783, AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED)Jul 21, 2026 · N331NB · Airbus A319114 · Emergency LightingSDR JJBA20260723014Lamp · inoperativeLEFT FWD FUSELAGE EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED LT FWD FUSELAGE EMERGENCY LIGHT LAMP. OPS CHECK SAT.Jul 21, 2026 · N12160 · Emb EMB145XR · Emergency LightingSDR REXA2026072301086Lamp · inoperative2 EMERGENCY FLOOD LIGHT BULBS INOP. R & R 2 EMERGENCY FLOOD LIGHT LAMPS P/N OL3071BPE/GPL REF AMM 33-51-05 OPS CHECK GOOD.Jul 21, 2026 · N331CA · Cndair CL6002C10 · Emergency LightingSDR YYMA202607230159Slat System · failedCREW REPORTED SLAT FAILED (SHAKER ANTICIPATED) DURING APPROACH WHEN FLAP LEVER MOVED FROM POSITION 0.Jul 21, 2026 · N177RS · Emb ERJ170100LR · Leading Edge Slat Control SystemSDR CALA2026072317957Engine · failedNR 1 ENG FAILURE IN FLIGHT DUE TO LOW OIL PRESSURE. RESTART ATTEMPTED WITH NO SUCCESS. VERIFIED OIL LEVEL ON NR 1 ENG AT 90 PERCENT, NO VISABLE OIL LEAKS. DEBRIEF WITH CREW AND SHOW A WINDMILL TIME AT 0911 CENTRAL TIME & WHEELS DOWN AT 1014 CENTRAL. CREW STATEJul 21, 2026 · N27252 · Boeing 7378 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR CALA2026072317955Anti-Ice Valve · stuckNR 2 ENGINE ANTI-ICE COWL VALVE LIGHT IS ON, VALVE STUCK CLOSED. CREW TURNED OFF FOR THE DURATION OF THE FLT. R & R THE ENGINE ANTI ICE VALVE IAW MM 30-21-11/401 42-3021-9-0001, PERFORMED OPS CHECK IAW MM 30-21-11-400-801. OPS CHKD SATISFACTORY. OK TO CONTJul 21, 2026 · N37510 · Boeing 7379 · Turbine Engine Reduction GearSDR CALA2026072317947Support · corrodedMAIN CABIN, BS 947, LBL 24, LAV SUPPORT CORRODED. THE LAV SUPPORT WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED. REMOVED CORROSION AND EVALUATED AREA WITH ORIGINAL 0.200" REF DWG 147A5650; MATERIAL LOSS .030" AND REMAINING .170" FOUND TO BE OUT OF LIMITS IIAW SRM 53-70-51-1A-1 RJul 21, 2026 · N27515 · Boeing 7379 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR DALA2026072304302Alternator · detachedRETURNED TO DTW DUE TO LOSS OF NBR 2 ENGINE OIL QUANTITY AND PRESSURE. CREW SHUT ENGINE DOWN WHEN QUANTITY AND PRESSURE WENT TO ZERO. MTC FOUND ENGINE CONTROL ALTERNATOR DETACHED FROM AGB MOUNTING PAD. MAINTENANCE IN PROGRESS. (LP: 8844868. AIRCRAFT WAS GROUJul 21, 2026 · N361NW · Airbus A320212 · Accessory GearboxesSDR DALA2026072304301Floor Support · corrodedLEVEL 2 CORROSION, FLOOR SUPPORT +Y254, FR 67, REPLACED THE FLOOR SUPPORT Y254 AND FASTENERS BTW FR 66 - FR 68. MEASURE OF CORROSION WERE: L: 0.335 INCHES, W: 0.175 INCHES W: 0.040 INCHES. IAW SRM 51-42-11, SRM 51-72-11, DWG D53472173, AND DWG D53472780. Jul 21, 2026 · N378NW · Airbus A320211 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR CVGA20260722002Flap System · no discrepancyFLAP FAIL AT 1 AFTER TAKEOFF ( EMERGENCY DECLARED ) ARRIVED AT ACFT & FOUND FLAPS SET TO FIRST NOTCH (1). POWERED ACFT & SELECTED 0 DEGREES (STOW) POSITION. FLAPS RETRACTED & STOWED WITH NO DISCREPANCIES OR CAS MESSAGES POSTED. PERFORMED SEVERAL ADDITIONAL FLJul 21, 2026 · N668UP · Emb EMB505 · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR AALA202607226980Battery Pack · no testAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: CABIN - R3 DR EPAS BACKUP BATTERY LIGHT TEST FAIL. MAINTENANCE REPLACED R3 DOOR EPAS B/U BATTERY AND BATTERY LIGHT TEST NORMALAS PER AMM 52-12-24 REV 265, 10 JUL 26.Jul 21, 2026 · N720AN · Boeing 777323ER · Emergency LightingSDR AALA202607227829Sign · missingAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: ILLUMINATED EXIT SIGN ABOVE OVER WING EXIT AT SEAT 17F MISSING. MAINTENANCE INSTALLED EXIT SIGN ABOVE OVER WING EXIT AT SEAT 17F IAW B737 AMM 33-51-01-960-802.Jul 21, 2026 · N302SA · Boeing 7378 · Emergency LightingSDR AALA202607223933Sign · missingAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: ILLUMINATED EXIT SIGN ABOVE OVER WING EXIT AT SEAT 16A MISSING. MAINTENANCE INSTALLED EXIT SIGN OVER WING AT SEAT 16A IAW B737 AMM 33-51-01-960-802.Jul 21, 2026 · N302SA · Boeing 7378 · Emergency LightingSDR SWIA2026072176665Unknown · odorAFT FLIGHT ATTENDANT REPORTED STARTING TO SMELL A BURNING ODOR DURING FINAL APPROACH COMING FROM LAVATORY. DESCRIBED IT AS SIMILAR TO OIL BURNING AND SAID IT DID NOT SMELL LIKE VAPING OR CIGARETTE SMOKE. SMOKE DETECTOR DID NOT ACTIVATE. UPON REACHING GATE, HE Jul 21, 2026 · N898SK · Cndair CL6002D24 · Air Distribution SystemSDR DALA2026072204293Metering Valve · leakingF/A SMELLED ACRID SMELL.ELECTRICAL OR DIRTY SOCK ODOR. R & R RT BRAKE METERING VALVE ASSY IAW AMM 32-41. OPS GOOD, LEAK CHKD GOOD. (9086344) AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDEDJul 21, 2026 · N386DA · Boeing 737832 · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR IPXA2026072283574Light · brokenEMERGENCY LIGHT CONTROL PANEL LIGHT COREY SWITCH BROKEN REMOVED AND REPLACED P5 EMERGENCY LIGHT PANEL IAW B767 AMM 33-51-08-404-010 OPS CHECK GOOD REMOVED AND REPLACED P5 EMERGENCY LIGHT PANEL IAW B767 AMM 33-51-08-404-010 OPS CHECK GOODJul 21, 2026 · N915UP · Boeing 767300 · Emergency LightingSDR IPXA2026072263413Elevator · damaged***SUPPLEMENTAL SDR*** LINE MAINTENANCE REPORTS DAMAGE TO THE UPPER SIDE OF THE LH INBOARD ELEVATOR. VERIFIED TORQUE AND SAFETIES OF ALL MOUNTING BOLTS. WITNESSED OPS CHECKS PER GMM 04-02. INSTALLED LEFT INBD ELEVATOR.  REF MM 27-31-01-401.ALL BOLTS TORQUED Jul 21, 2026 · N323UP · Boeing 76734AF · Elevator StructureSDR AALA202607229309Power Supply · no testAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: FAULT FOR EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY UNIT 10WL DISPLAYED DURING SYSTEM TEST. REPLACED EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY UNIT 10WL PER AMM 33-51-38 AND ACCOMPLISHED A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK WITH NO FAULTS NOTED.Jul 21, 2026 · N656AW · Airbus A320232 · Emergency LightingSDR AALA202607221485Door · lack of lubeAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: FLIGHT DECK DOOR IS DIFFICULT TO PULL OPEN FROM INSIDE THE FLIGHT DECK BUT CLOSES NORMALLY. MAINTENANCE LUBED THE FLIGHT DECK DOOR AND ACCOMPLISHED A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK.Jul 21, 2026 · N468AN · Airbus A321253NX · Fixed Inner DoorsSDR AALA202607226996Bottle · low pressureAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: CIDS PANEL CAUTION LIGHT ON. MAINTENANCE SERVICED THE L2 DOOR DAMPER AND EMERGENCY OPERATION CYLINDER PER AMM 52-10-00.Jul 21, 2026 · N181UW · Airbus A321211 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR AALA202607221800Seat Track · corrodedAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: CORROSION ON MID CABIN FLOOR SEAT TRACK AT FR 37 AND +Y765. REPLACED SEAT TRACK PER SRM 51-42-11.Jul 21, 2026 · N8031M · Airbus A319115 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach FittingsSDR AALA202607220638Seat Track · corrodedAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: CORROSION ON MID CABIN FLOOR SEAT TRACK BETWEEN FR 42 AND FR 45 AT -Y1292. REPLACED SEAT TRACK PER SRM 51-42-11.Jul 21, 2026 · N8031M · Airbus A319115 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach FittingsSDR AALA202607221091Plate · crackedAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: CRACKED RIGHT HAND MAIN LANDING GEAR DOOR CONNECTING PLATE. REPLACED CONNECTING PLATE PER SRM 51-42-11 AND EA 377095.Jul 21, 2026 · N774XF · Airbus A319112 · Landing Gear Doors