Service difficulty reports

1,769,551 reports of malfunctions and defects, newest first. Air carriers must report; general aviation reporting is voluntary.

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
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SDR AALA202610160029Support · corrodedAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: AFT CABIN WET AREA PASSENGER FLOOR STRUCTURE UPPER SURFACE AT AFT GALLEY DOOR STA 947.5 TO APPROX 986 AT RBL64 HAS MULTIPLE AREAS OF CORROSION. REMOVED AND REPLACED CHORD IAW SRM 51-40-02-0G AND 53-70-15-01-1.Oct 12, 2026 · N819NN · Boeing 737823 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR AALA202610161764Floorbeam · corrodedAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: AFT CABIN WET AREA PASSENGER FLOOR STRUCTURE UPPER SURFACE APPROX STA 986.5 LBL 45 - EVIDENCE OF CORROSION AROUND AT STRUCTURE AFT OF AFT ENTRY DOOR SILL DRAIN. INSTALLED NEW IAW SRM 53-70-51-2R-6 REPAIR 6.Oct 12, 2026 · N819NN · Boeing 737823 · Fuselage Main, Floor BeamSDR AALA202610163525Web · corrodedAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: FWD CARGO ENTRY SILL WEB CORRODED IN MULTIPLE AREAS. REMOVED AND REPLACED FWD CARGO ENTRY SILL WEB IAW SRM 51-40-02.Oct 12, 2026 · N819NN · Boeing 737823 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR DXTA2026101610153Light · inoperativeEMERGENCY LIGHT ABOVE SEAT L4 IS INOPERATIVE WITH EMER LIGHTS IN ON. REMOVED DEFECTIVE READING LIGHT AND INSTALLED AS RECEIVED NEW READING LIGHT. OPS CHECKS GOOD WITH NO / DEFECTS NOTED AT THIS TIME. ALL WORK WAS PERFORMED IAW SMM 33-20-05.Oct 12, 2026 · N711QS · Bombdr BD1001A10 · Emergency LightingSDR DXTA2026101610157Control Module · faultedRECEIVED BRAKE FAIL CAS MESSAGE ON FINAL INTO KAPF, EXECUTED GO AROUND, RAN QRH AND DIVERTED TO KRSW. LANDED SAFELY AND UTILIZED EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP AIRCRAFT ON RUNWAY. FBO TOWED AIRCRAFT INTO PARKING. REMOVED FAILED BRAKE CONTROL MODULE AND INSTALLED IOct 12, 2026 · N330QS · Emb EMB505 · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR FXTA20261016001Rib · cracked3 CRACKED RIBS RIGHT FLAP COVE. RIB P/N: 7822265-10 @ WS 100.5", RIB P/N: 7822265-12 @ WS 116.0", RIB P/N: 7822265-12 @ 131.5"Oct 12, 2026 · N409BA · Textrn 408 · Wing, Rib/BulkheadSDR YENA2026101600981Skin · corrodedDURING HEAVY MAINTENACE, DENTS ON LOWER SURFACE OB FLAP TAB EXTERNAL SKIN ON RH WING; (RESOLVED ON W/O: 1492823 TASKCARD: NR-00015 ) REF: ARM W/O 2026 284/1 N/R 2026-598382 REPAIRED LOWER SURFACE OB FLAP TAB EXTERNAL SKIN ON RH WING IAW EC NO. A26-897-01, EA-5Oct 12, 2026 · N2105J · Airbus A321271NX · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR I5PA2026101228604Window · failedETOPS SIGNIFICANT EVENT, RT FWD WINDOW SHATTERED AT FL380. NOTICED A SMALL BUT EXPANDING CRACK. PERFORMED WINDOW DAMAGE QRH. WINDOW FULLY SHATTERED SHORTLY AFTER, R1 WINDOW WAS REPLACED IAW AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUAL.Oct 12, 2026 · N286GB · Boeing 757256 · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR AALA202610158896Engine · inoperativeAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: EMERGENCY DECLARED; AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. AT 1500 FT AGL, NR 1 ENGINE HAD A COMPRESSOR STALL, EGT WENT HIGH,BUT NO OVER TEMP. AIRCRAFT WAS VIBRATING AND SHUTTERING. BROUGHT ENGINE TO NEAR IDLE AND LANDED. EGT WAS STILL 6Oct 12, 2026 · N955AN · Boeing 737823 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR AALA202610159140Light · missingAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: 33H EMERGENCY PATH LIGHT MISSING. INSTALLED EMERGENCY PATH LIGHT ASSY IAW CMM 25-21-47 OPS CHECK GOOD.Oct 12, 2026 · N843AN · Boeing 7879 · Emergency LightingSDR AALA202610152437Skin · crackedAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: FASTIGUE CRACK RADIATING FROM FASTENER HOLE BETWEEN FR13-FR14 AND BETWEEN Z+780-Z+950ON LH SIDE. MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SKIN CUT OUT AND INSTALLED FABRICATED DOUBLER IAW EA 379994Oct 12, 2026 · N807AW · Airbus A319132 · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR UIEA2026101200982Flashlight · inoperativeFLASHLIGHT AT L1 DOOR INOPERATIVE. R & R THE FLASHLIGHT & BRACKET IAW AMM 25-64-01. OPS CHECK NORMAL.Oct 12, 2026 · N707GT · Boeing 777F · Emergency EquipmentSDR UIEA2026101500987Limit Switch · failedREJECTED T/O AT 60KTS DUE TO EICAS MESSAGE. UNSCHEDULED STAB TRIM MESSAGE ALSO APPEARED TWICE DURING TAXI OUT(<P>RIGHT STAB TRIM LIMIT SWITCH/POSITION INDICATOR EXPERIENCED AN INTERNAL SHORT. R&R R/H STAB TRIM LIMIT SWITCH AND POSITION TRANSMITTER MODULE PER AOct 12, 2026 · N649GT · Boeing 767375 · Stabilizer Control SystemSDR AALA202610146258Door Latch · stuckAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: FLIGHT DECK DOOR UPPER AND LOWER LATCH STUCK IN THE LATCHED POSITION AFTER LANDING - THE FLIGHT CREW WAS ONLY ABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR WITH THE CONSOLE UNLOCK FUNCTION - MAINTENANCE REPLACED CENTER LATCH *AALA202610148844* AND LOWER LATOct 12, 2026 · N976UY · Airbus A321231 · Fixed Inner DoorsSDR AALA202610141390Battery · fault messageAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: FAULT MESSAGES DISPLAYED FOR EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY UNIT 17WL DURING SYSTEM TEST - REPLACED BATTERY FOR EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY UNIT 17WL AND ACCOMPLISHED A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK WITH NO FAULTS NOTEDOct 12, 2026 · N430AN · Airbus A321253NX · Emergency LightingSDR AALA202610145119Battery · fault messageAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: FAULT MESSAGES DISPLAYED FOR EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY UNIT 16WL DURING SYSTEM TEST - REPLACED BATTERY FOR EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY UNIT 16WL AND ACCOMPLISHED A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK WITH NO FAULTS NOTEDOct 12, 2026 · N430AN · Airbus A321253NX · Emergency LightingSDR AALA202610146084Battery · fault messageAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: FAULT MESSAGES DISPLAYED FOR EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY UNIT 13WL DURING SYSTEM TEST - REPLACED BATTERY FOR EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY UNIT 13WL AND ACCOMPLISHED A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK WITH NO FAULTS NOTEDOct 12, 2026 · N430AN · Airbus A321253NX · Emergency LightingSDR AALA202610148844Door Latch · stuckAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: FLIGHT DECK DOOR UPPER AND LOWER LATCH STUCK IN THE LATCHED POSITION AFTER LANDING - THE FLIGHT CREW WAS ONLY ABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR WITH THE CONSOLE UNLOCK FUNCTION - MAINTENANCE REPLACED CENTER LATCH *AALA202610148844* AND LOWER LATOct 12, 2026 · N976UY · Airbus A321231 · Fixed Inner DoorsSDR AALA202610142883Battery · fault messageAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: FAULT MESSAGES DISPLAYED FOR EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY UNIT 12WL DURING SYSTEM TEST - REPLACED BATTERY FOR EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY UNIT 12WL AND ACCOMPLISHED A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK WITH NO FAULTS NOTEDOct 12, 2026 · N430AN · Airbus A321253NX · Emergency LightingSDR ASAA2026101269229Battery Pack · no testBATTERY PACK M1672 FAILS OPERATIONAL TEST. GROUNDED - YES. DISPLACED AFT GALLEY CEILING DROP DOWN PANEL IAW AMM 25-21-71. REMOVED EMERGENCY LIGHTS POWER SUPPLY M1672 S/N 170252 IAW AMM 33-51-06. INSTALLED EMERGENCY LIGHTS POWER SUPPLY IAW AMM 33-51-06. EMERGENOct 12, 2026 · N915AK · Boeing 7379 · Emergency LightingSDR ASAA2026101269228Battery Pack · no testBATTERY PACK M1676 FAILS OPERATIONAL TEST. GROUNDED - YES. DISPLACED AIR GRILL AT ROW 7DEF IAW AMM 21-23-03. REMOVED EMERGENCY LIGHTS POWER SUPPLY M1676 S/N 169609 IAW AMM 33-51-06. INSTALLED EMERGENCY LIGHTS POWER SUPPLY IAW AMM 33-51-06. EMERGENCY LIGHTS POWOct 12, 2026 · N915AK · Boeing 7379 · Emergency LightingSDR ASAA2026101269227Battery Pack · no testBATTERY PACK M2816 FAILS OPERATIONAL TEST. GROUNDED - YES. DISPLACED FORWARD GALLEY CEILING DROP DOWN PANEL IAW B737 MAX AMM 25-21-71. DISPLACED FORWARD GALLEY LOWER CEILING COVE PANEL IAW B737 MAX AMM 25-21-71. REMOVED EMERGENCY LIGHTS POWER SUPPLY M2816 S/N Oct 12, 2026 · N915AK · Boeing 7379 · Emergency LightingSDR AALA202610146964Floor Support · corrodedAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: AFT CABIN WET AREA PASSENGER FLOOR STRUCTURE UPPER SURFACE AT STA 947.5 RBL 25 - FLOOR STRUCTURE AROUND RH AFT LAV AFT IB MOUNT HAS EVIDENCE OF CORROSION . REMOVED AND REPLACED INTERCOSTAL AT RBL 24 STA 947 TO STA 967 IAW B737-NOct 12, 2026 · N819NN · Boeing 737823 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR AALA202610145309Floorbeam · corrodedAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: AFT WET FLOOR BEAM STA 947.5 LBL 58 CORRODED. REPAIRED FLOOR BEAM STA 947.5 BTW LBL 60 TO RBL 60 IAW B737-NG SRM 53-70-51-2R-5.Oct 12, 2026 · N819NN · Boeing 737823 · Fuselage Main, Floor BeamSDR AALA202610142490Intercostal · corrodedAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: INTERCOSTAL CORRODED. REMOVED AND INSTALLED NEW INTERCOSTAL IAW AARD 51-00-05-1 AND DWG 147A5650 SHEET 104.Oct 12, 2026 · N316SE · Boeing 7378 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR YENA2026101400949Unknown · odorFLT#189, JFK-SAN. BURNING WIRE ODOR FROM ROW 18 TO REAR OF PLANE AFTER 10,000 FT ( LIVE TV4 (SYSTEM/ ALL) ). ISOLATED FAULT TO TYPE 9. ACCOMPLISHED TSM 24-00-00-810-823A. FLIGHT CREW RAN ENGINE WITH PACKS ON PER AMM 71-00-00. NO SMELL NOTED. SUSPECT LTV SYSTOct 12, 2026 · N976JT · Airbus A321231 · Air Distribution SystemSDR 2026FA0000834Downlock Switch · defectiveLEFT LANDING GEAR DOWN LOCK SWITCH INTERMITTENT FAILURE. THE LEFT GEAR DOWNLOCK SWITCH WAS FOUND TO BE INTERMITTENT WHEN SLIGHT PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE WIRE HARNESS AT BASE OF SWITCH. A LANDING GEAR UNSAFE INDICATION WAS REPORTED ON THE LEFT GEAR 09/23/202Oct 12, 2026 · N897AT · Piper PA44180 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR JJBA20261014002Placard · missingRT EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW INTERIOR PLACARD MISSING. INSTALLED RT EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW INTERIOR PLACARD AS REQUIRED.Oct 12, 2026 · N12142 · Emb EMB145XR · Placards and MarkingsSDR DALA2026101405650Reu · faultedDIVERTED TO XYX, DUE TO RUDDER FAIL MESSAGE. EMERGENCY DECLARED. REMOVED & REPLACED THE NR 2 AFT REU. (LP# 8954060; AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED)Oct 12, 2026 · N308DU · Airbus BD5001A11 · Rudder Control SystemSDR DXTA2026101410165Battery Pack · defectiveIN CRUISE FLIGHT WITH THE EMERGENCY LIGHT SWITCH IN THE ARMED POSITION THE EMER LIGHTS WERE ON IN THE CABIN. ON LANDING THE EMERGENCY LIGHTS BEGAN TO FLASH. REPLACED BATTERIES. OPS CHECK GOOD. IAW AMM 33-52-01.Oct 12, 2026 · N333QS · Emb EMB505 · Emergency LightingSDR DALA2026101405647Window · failedPAX WINDOW 20A BROKE ON LANDING. REMOVED AND REPLACED CABIN WINDOW IAW AMM 56-21-00-400-801. PERFORMED CABIN PRESSURE LEAK TEST IAW AMM 05-51-91-790- 801. USED ACOUSTIC IMAGER TO DETECT LEAKS AT WINDOW. NO LEAKS NOTED, (9108872) AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED.Oct 12, 2026 · N387DA · Boeing 737832 · Passenger Compartment WindowsSDR DALA2026101405646Cover · missingEMERGENCY LIGHT COVER MISSING AT 11A. INSTALLED THE LIGHT COVER AT 11ABC IAW CMM 33-20-25. OPS NORMAL. (8644434) AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDEDOct 12, 2026 · N904DN · Boeing 737932ER · Emergency LightingSDR DALA2026101405645Handle · looseF/A REPORTED, R2 DOOR LATCH EXTERIOR SOFT LATCH. DOOR REMAINED ARMED. OCCURRED IN FLIGHT. ON INSP, FOUND DOOR HANDLE MECHANISM LOOSE. REMOVED R2 DOOR SLIDE IAW AMM 25-66-01. SECURED R2 DOOR HANDLE MECHANISM IAW AMM 52-41. VERIFIED DOOR SLIDE SAFETY PIN REOct 12, 2026 · N384DA · Boeing 737832 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR DALA2026101405644Fire Warning · false activationNR 2 ENGINE START LEVER, RED LIGHT ILLUMINATED SEVERAL TIMES THROUGHTOUT FLIGHT, STAYING ON FOR APPROX 4 SECS EACH TIME. NO SECODARY ENGINE - FIRE, NORMAL INDICATION. ALSO ILLUMINATES DURING THE FAULT-INOP FIRE TEST (1 & 2 ONLY). PREFORMED ENG-APU FIRE TEST. Oct 12, 2026 · N909DN · Boeing 737932ER · Fire DetectionSDR DALA2026101405643Bracket · crackedDURING L1 DOOR INSPECTION ON CARD 5211-2561, STEP 11A, FOUND ACTUATOR BRACKET CRACKED. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE ACTUATOR BRACKET IAW AMM 52-71-11. (9345508) AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDEDOct 12, 2026 · N3745B · Boeing 737832 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR CALA2026101320360Power Supply · inoperativeEMERGENCY PATHWAY LIGHTS INOP FROM ROWS 23-31. REPLACED POWER SUPPLY REF. MM. 33-51-06, OPS CHECK GOOD, NO FURTHER DEFECTS.Oct 12, 2026 · N17315 · Boeing 7378 · Emergency LightingSDR CALA2026101320359Light · inoperativeSEAT MOUNTED EMERGENCY PATH ON 37F INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED FLOOR PROXIMITY LIGHT ON SEAT 37F PER AMM 33-51-06. OPS CHECK GOOD.Oct 12, 2026 · N26902 · Boeing 7878 · Emergency LightingSDR CALA2026101320358Power Supply · faultedTEST OF THE EMERGENCY LIGHTS FAILS WITH EPSU INT LOAD EMER R, EPSU BATTERY AFT L AND EPSU UNIT EMER L MESSAGES. R&R RIGHT OVER WING EPSU REF AMM 33-51-400-001-A. R&R AFT BATTERY OF EPSU REF AMM 33-51-38-000-002-A. OPS CHECK GOOD. NO FAULTS NOTED AT THIS TIME.Oct 12, 2026 · N817UA · Airbus A319131 · Emergency LightingSDR DALA2026101305627Battery Pack · inoperativeEXTERIOR EMERGENCY ILLUMINATION SYSTEM. INSTALLED NEW BATTERY IN POWER SUPPLY, B5-125, REF B717 AMM 33-51. OPS CK GOOD. (9456246) AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED.Oct 12, 2026 · N982AT · Boeing 717200 · Emergency LightingSDR SWAA2026101351251Lock Pin · installedLANDING GEAR DOES NOT RETRACT WHEN LANDING GEAR LEVER MOVED TO UP POSITION. REMOVED LANDING GEAR DOWN LOCK PINS IAW AMM 32-00-01Oct 12, 2026 · N7881A · Boeing 7377CT · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR SWIA2026101277603Bustle · brokenDURING REMOVAL OF LH FWD EMERGENCY EVACUATION SLIDE, LH FWD DOOR BUSTLE SLIDING TAB SNAPPED OFF OF BUSTLE. REMOVED AND REPLACED LT FWD DOOR BUSTLE IAW AMM 25-23-04.Oct 12, 2026 · N166SY · Emb ERJ170200LR · Escape SlideSDR AALA202610139358Light · inoperativeAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: L H AFT OVERWING EMERGENCY EXIT DOORWAY LIGHT FLICKERING. R/R OVERWING EXIT LIGHT ASSEMBLY IAW AMM 33-21-00. OPS CK NORMAL.Oct 12, 2026 · N921NN · Boeing 737823 · Emergency LightingSDR AALA202610136828Bracket · dirtyAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: THE FWD SERVICE DOOR GIRT BAR DOES NOT LATCH PROPERLY BELOW THE RETENTION SPRING ON THE LEFT SIDE. CLEANED DEBRIS FROM LATCH AND LUBRICATED. OPS CHECK GOOD PER AMM25-66-02.Oct 12, 2026 · N346PR · Boeing 737823 · Emergency EquipmentSDR AALA202610135584Light · brokenAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT AT SEAT 16A HELD TO THE WALL WITH DUCT TAPE. REMOVE AND REPLACED EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT AT SEAT 16A IAW AMM 33-51-01.Oct 12, 2026 · N305NX · Boeing 737823 · Emergency LightingSDR AALA202610132145Attach Angle · crackedAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: RH ECS AFT IB SIDE AT APPROX STA 663 , VAPOR BARRIER ATTACH ANGLE IS CRACKED. ACCOMPLISHED REPAIR AT RH ECS AFT IB SIDE AT APPROX STA 663 VAPOR BARRIER ATTACH ANGLE IAW EA 379725.Oct 12, 2026 · N306SP · Boeing 7378 · Fuselage Main, Attach FittingsSDR AALA202610132772Heatshrink · damagedAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: FWD ENTRY DOOR GIRT BAR DIFFICULT TO ENGAGE OR DISENGAGE. NSPECTED AND FOUND L1 DOOR GIRT BAR AFT HEAT SHRINK TUBING DAMAGED. REMOVE LOOSE DAMAGED TUBING, ABLE TO ARM AND DISARM GIRT BAR WITH NO ISSUES. PERFORMED INSPECTION OF FWDOct 12, 2026 · N314RH · Boeing 7378 · Emergency EquipmentSDR AALA202610130127Bracket · out of adjustAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: AFT SERVICE DOOR GIRT BAR BRACKETS SO TIGHT IT'S HARD TO REMOVE ARM AND DISARM. ADJUSTED GIRT BAR AFT SERVICE DOOR OPS-OK IAW AMM 52-10-00.Oct 12, 2026 · N334SM · Boeing 7378 · Emergency EquipmentSDR AALA202610130642Elec Connector · disconnectedAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: ROW 3AC EMERGENCY LIGHT OUT. FOUND CONNECTER UNPLUGGED UNDER THE AISLE SEAT. MAINTENANCE RECONNECTED PLUG AND PERFORMED EMERGENCY LIGHT TEST IN REFERENCE TO AMM 33-51-00. OPS CHECK GOOD.Oct 12, 2026 · N145AN · Airbus A321231 · Light System WiringSDR AALA202610133531Gust Lock · lack of lubeAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: DOOR 4L DOES NOT STAY LATCHED WHEN OPEN. MAINTENANCE CLEANED & LUBED GUST LOCK MECHANISM PER AMM 52-10-00. OPS CHECKS NORMAL.Oct 12, 2026 · N176UW · Airbus A321211 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR AALA202610137324Bottle · low pressureAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: R3 DOOR DAMPER REQUIRES SERVICING. MAINTENANCE SERVICED R3 DOOR DAMPER PER JOB CARD 26L80052001. OK FOR SERVICE.Oct 12, 2026 · N417AN · Airbus A321253NX · Emergency Exits