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 SWAA2026072091169Battery Pack · no testFWD LEFT EMERGENCY LIGHT FAILED CAPACITY CHECK. REMOVED AND REPLACED EMERGENCY BATTERY PACK IAW AMM 33-51-06-960-805-NG.Jul 16, 2026 · N917WN · Boeing 7377H4 · Emergency LightingSDR SWAA2026072026740Floor Panel · crackedRAMP REPORTS 12 INCH CRACK IN AFT CARGO BAY FLOOR. FWD OF DOOR. REPAIRED THE FLOOR PANEL IAW AMM #25-52-01.Jul 16, 2026 · N266WN · Boeing 7377H4 · Fuselage Floor PanelSDR SWAA2026072037856Battery Pack · no testEMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT BATTERY PACK M1669 FAILED CAPACITY CHECK. R & R CABIN EMERGENCY BATTERY PACK IAW AMM 33-51-06.Jul 16, 2026 · N959WN · Boeing 7377H4 · Emergency LightingSDR SWAA2026072055571Battery Pack · failedAFT RT EMERGENCY BATTERY PACK M1672 FAILED CAPACITY CHECK. R & R CABIN EMERGENCY BATTERY PACK PER AMM 33-51-06.Jul 16, 2026 · N959WN · Boeing 7377H4 · Emergency LightingSDR SWAA2026072017724Battery Pack · no testAFT LEFT EMERGENCY BATTERY PACK M1673 FAILED CAPACITY CHECK. R & R CABIN EMERGENCY BATTERY PACK IAW AMM 33-51-06.Jul 16, 2026 · N959WN · Boeing 7377H4 · Emergency LightingSDR ASAA2026071667387Electronic Unit · faultedON DESCENT THROUGH 12000FT, AFT CARGO FIRE WARN CAME ON. THE LIGHT WENT OUT BEFORE A CHECKLIST WAS STARTED... MAYBE 10 SEC. UPON TOUCHDOWN ON RWY LIGHT AND WARNING CAME ON AGAIN. QRC & QRH WERE RAN, HALON WAS DISCHARGED INTO AFT CARGO. THE CREW ADVISED ATC ANDJul 16, 2026 · N849AK · Boeing 7378 · Detection SystemSDR DXTA2026072008871Brake · faultedON TAXI OUT WHILE MAKING A 90 DEGREE RIGHT TURN, THE RIGHT MAIN TIRE/BRAKE FELT LIKE IT WAS SKIDDING. AFTER DECIDING TO RETURN TO THE RAMP, PROBLEM PERSISTED ANYTIME ANY AMOUNT OF RIGHT BRAKE PRESSURE WAS APPLIED. REPLACED LT BRAKE ASSY. OPS CHECK GOOD. IAW MJul 16, 2026 · N304QS · Emb EMB505 · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR KY7A20260716001Controller · faultedSMOKE IN CABIN, A/C BLOWING EXTREMELY HOT AIR. EMERGENCY DECLARED AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO FIELD. R & R RH FLOW CONTROL VALVE IAW SA227 MM 21-10-20, R+R LH+RH MIXING VALVES IAW SA227 MM 21-40-00, R+R CABIN TEMP CONTROLLER IAW SA227 MM 21-60-00, OPS + LEAK CHEJul 16, 2026 · N820DC · Frchld SA227DC · Cabin Temperature Control SystemSDR AALA202607200796Oil Cap · leakingAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: AN EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED AND THE AIRCRAFT DIVERTED TO ORD DUE TO THE FLIGHT CREW REPORTING THAT #1 ENGINE HAD EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. OIL QUANTITY STARTED AT 12.5 AND FELL TO 6.5. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED SAFELY AT ORD WITHOUT FURTHERJul 16, 2026 · N163US · Airbus A321211 · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR AALA202607205615Chiller · odorAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: AFT CHILLER WAS MAKING LOTS OF NOISE AND THEN HAD A SLIGHT BURNING SMELL SO FLIGHT ATTENDANTS SHUT IT OFF. MAINENANCE REPLACED CHILLER PER AMM 25-34-51 AND ACCOMPLISHED A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK.Jul 16, 2026 · N422AN · Airbus A321253NX · Buffet/GalleysSDR AALA202607209851Feeder Cable · disconnectedAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: SEAT ROW 36ABC SEAT MOUNTED EMERGENCY LIGHT IS NOT WORKING. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE EMERGENCY EXIT PATH LIGHTING WALL DISCONNECT CABLE ASSEMBLY BROKEN FOR SEAT 36ABC AND REPLACED IT PER AWM 33-51-08. A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK WJul 16, 2026 · N409AA · Airbus A321253NX · Light System WiringSDR AALA202607202616Link · wornAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: RIGHT ENGINE AFT MOUNT OUTBOARD LINK IS WORN. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE RIGHT ENGINE AFT MOUNT ASSEMBLY PER AMM 71-22-11.Jul 16, 2026 · N105UW · Airbus A320214 · Engine Mount SectionSDR AALA202607204570Latch · stickingAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: FLIGHT DECK DOOR HANDLE MALFUNCTIONING. WHEN YOU TURN THE HANDLE CLOCKWISE TO OPEN, THE TOP LATCH ON THE DOOR CATCHES AND DOOR IS UNABLE TO BE OPENED. IT DOES WORK IN THE COUNTERCLOCKWISE TURN. MAINTENANCE CLEANED AND LUBED FLIGHT DEJul 16, 2026 · N950XV · Airbus A321253N · Fixed Inner DoorsSDR AALA202607204655Handle · defectiveAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: FLIGHT DECK DOOR HANDLE WON'T OPEN WHEN ROTATED CLOCKWISE, ONLY WORKS COUNTERCLOCKWISE AND NEEDS ADJUSTMENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE FLIGHT DECK DOOR HANDLE PER AMM 52-51-11 AND ACCOMPLISHED A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK.Jul 16, 2026 · N124AA · Airbus A321231 · Fixed Inner DoorsSDR AALA202607200297Lock · stickingAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: FLIGHT DECK IS DIFFICULT TO OPEN AND CLOSE IN FLIGHT. DOOR SECURITY LATCHES MAY NEED LUBRICANT. MAINTENNACE FOUND LOOSE SCREWS, RE-SECURED AND LUBED LOCKS. A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK WAS ACCOMPLISHED.Jul 16, 2026 · N975UY · Airbus A321231 · Fixed Inner DoorsSDR AALA202607202765Flashlight · no testAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: AFT GALLEY FLASHLIGHT INOPERATIVE AND RED INDICATOR NOT FLASHING. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE FLASHLIGHT PER AMM 25-63-00.Jul 16, 2026 · N663AW · Airbus A320232 · Emergency EquipmentSDR AALA202607207587Light · misinstalledAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: EXIT SIGN OVER 1L IS INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE FOUND CONNECTIONS FOR LIGHTS 41WL AND 21WL SWAPPED AND MAINTENANCE SWAPPED TO RIGHT LOCATION IAW ASM 33-51.Jul 16, 2026 · N663AW · Airbus A320232 · Emergency LightingSDR DALA2026072004245Seat Track · corrodedR/H O/B SEAT TRACK AFT END CORRODED AT FR 74 RBL 43.5 WL151.5. REMOVED AND REPLACED SEAT TRACK RBL 43 FR 60 TO FR74 REF A220 ASRP BD500-A-J51-42-20-00AAA-078A-A AND BOMBARDIER DWG C01342701 REV-G. (LP# 1703109; AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED)Jul 16, 2026 · N308DU · Airbus BD5001A11 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach FittingsSDR JJBA20260720013Battery Pack · inoperativeAISLE EMERGENCY LIGHTS 3, 4, FWD OVERWING EXIT LOCATOR, LT, RT EXIT OVERWING EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. SUSPECT BPS 4. REMOVED AND REPLACED BATTERY SUPPLY 4. OPS CHKD SAT.Jul 16, 2026 · N21144 · Emb EMB145XR · Emergency LightingSDR SCNA20260720316Fastener · looseLOOSE FASTENER ON LATCH BLOCK ASSY OF ESCAPE SLIDE PACK AT FWD PASSENGER ENTRY DOOR. OPENJul 16, 2026 · N820SY · Boeing 7378FH · Emergency EquipmentSDR SCNA20260720315Latch · faultedL2 GIRT BAR LATCH PROTRUDES. ADJUSTED AFT LT GIRT BAR IAW 25-66-00. OKAY FOR SERVICE.Jul 16, 2026 · N830SY · Boeing 73783N · Emergency EquipmentSDR CALA2026072017900Slide · no discrepancyFA REPORTS YELLOW PORTION OF EMERGENCY EXIT SLIDE MATERIAL LOCATED AT 1R SHOWING. 1R SLIDE PACK IS NORMAL. NO DEFECTS NOTED AT THIS TIME. ALSO COMPARED SLIDE PACK TO 1L . NO DEFECTS NOTED AT THIS TIMEJul 16, 2026 · N38458 · Boeing 737924ER · Escape SlideSDR CALA2026072017899Control Panel · damagedEMERGENCY LIGHT PANEL NEAR DOOR 1L IS DAMAGED REQUEST NEF, DAMAGED ENTRY THRESHOLD LIGHT WORKS NORMAL. NOTHING TO DO WITH EMERGENCY LIGHTS. TOMC APPROVES NEF 2510BT FOR GALLEY TRIM PANEL AROUND LIGHT DAMAGED. LIGHT WORKS. SECURED IN PLACE WITH ORIGINAL FASTENEJul 16, 2026 · N36476 · Boeing 737924ER · Emergency LightingSDR CALA2026072017893Coffeemaker · leakingWATER LEAKING FOWARD GALLEY. SUBSTANTIAL LEAK STILL. STARTED OFF SMALL. GETTING BIGGER. ISOLATED "LEAK" TO FROM UNDER THE FWD GALLEY AIR CHILLER. REMOVED FWD GALLEY AIR CHILLER REF AMM 25-34-51-000-804-C. NOTICED DRAIN FROM UNDER AIR CHILLER HAVE STILL WATER Jul 16, 2026 · N878UA · Airbus A319132 · Waste Disposal SystemSDR CALA2026072017884Skin · ground damageWHILE SERVICING OXYGEN, LIFT TRUCK RAILING CAME INTO CONTACT WITH THE RT SIDE OF THE FUSELAGE AFT OF THE FWD CARGO DOOR. FOUND THE DENT BETWEEN STR 22 AND 23 RT, BS 657, DEPTH IS .105 INCHES; LENGTH IS 4 INCHES; WIDTH IS 3-28/32 INS IAW SRM 53-00-00 DENT IJul 16, 2026 · N57857 · Boeing 757324 · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR CALA2026072017856Skin · dentedREF LOG PAGE #9623921 NEED TO COMPLY WITH AVO 17872. STEPS 1-6 WERE ACCOMPLISHED BY DAYSHIFT SHEETMETAL SEE PARENT LOG PAGE FOR SIGNOFF. STEP 7 THRU 10 REQUIRE HFEC INSPECTION. REF. AVO 17872, STEP 7 HFEC ONLY ACP. REF. 757 NDT PT6, 51-00-19. NO DEFECTS NOTEDJul 16, 2026 · N57857 · Boeing 757324 · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR DALA2026072004244Sensor · out of adjustAIRCRAFT PULLS RT WHILE TAXIING BOTH RT BRAKES REACHED 550 AFTER BLOCK IN BUT LT BRAKES ONLY 230. JACKED RT GEAR OPERATED BRAKE PEDALS SET & RELEASED PARKING BRAKE WHEELS SPIN FREELY. CHECKED NOSE WHEEL ALIGNMENT IAW AMM 32-51-00. ALIGNMENT GOOD. PERFORMED BIJul 16, 2026 · N354NW · Airbus A320212 · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR DALA2026072004241Frame · damagedSHIP 3252 DISC: NIV STEPS 6 AND 16 IF DAMAGE FOUND CONTACT ENGINEERING UPPER FUSELAGE PAX CABIN AT FR 20 RH DOUBLE JOGGLE AREA AT HOLES NR 5 AND 6 FOUND WITH BURR DAMAGE INDICATION AT FRAME LAYER. NOTE: PER MONITOR LOG PAGE 0252469 RELATED TO ER/A #550431-14ADJul 16, 2026 · N352NW · Airbus A320212 · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR DALA2026072004237Seat Track · corrodedLEVEL 2 CORROSION, SEAT TRACK -Y765 LOCATED BTW FR 64 TO FR 66 AT AFT GALLEY AREA (SSI 534147). REPLACED SEAT TRACK -Y765 LOCATED BTW FR 64 TO FR 66 AT AFT GALLEY AREA AS PER A320 SRM 51-72-11, A320 SRM 51-42-11, DWG NAT14N00031 RELEASE DATE 21/ DEC / 16 ISSJul 16, 2026 · N378NW · Airbus A320211 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach FittingsSDR DALA2026072004236Seat Track · corrodedLEVEL 2 CORROSION, CORROSION SEAT TRACK +Y1292 LOCATED AT FR 20 AT FWD GALLEY AREA (SSI 531189). C/A: REPLACED SEAT TRACK Y1292 LOCATED AT FR12 TO FR24 AT FWD GALLEY AREA IAW SRM 51-42-11, SRM 51-72-11 AND DWG D53112812, DWG D53110984, DWG D53110920, MEASUREJul 16, 2026 · N378NW · Airbus A320211 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach FittingsSDR MDGA202607180001Dcu · failedIN CLIMB, THE RIGHT ENGINE INDICATION BLINKED SEVERAL TIMES AND THEN WAS COMPLETELY LOST. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DEPARTURE AIRPORT. AN EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED BY THE TOWER. THEY LANDED UNEVENTFULLY. THE ENGINE DATA CONCENTRATOR WAS REPLACED TO CORRECT THE ISSUE.Jul 16, 2026 · N489AM · Raythn 400ARAYTHEON · Engine Indicating SystemSDR ABXA20260716323Controller · faultedDUIRNG TAXI OUT AFTER ENG START WE GOT AFT CABIN TEMP, FWD CABIN TEMP , FLT DECK TEMP INOP. CAME ON AND A/C RETURNED TO THE GATE (BTB). MTX GROUNDED ACFT, AND RESET ZONE TEMP CONTROLLER IAW AMM 21-51-13 OPS CK GOOD ACFT REMAINS NO ETOPS. AND RETURNED ACFT TOJul 16, 2026 · N219CY · Boeing 767338 · Cabin Temperature ControllerSDR ASAA2026071667388Lamp · inoperativeAFT EXIT ROW LEFT OVERWING LIGHT INOPERATIVE. GROUNDED - YES. REMOVED & REPLACED LEFT AFT EXIT ROW OVERWING LAMP IAW AMM 33-51-04. OPS CHECK GOOD.Jul 16, 2026 · N487AS · Boeing 737990ER · Emergency LightingSDR DALA2026071704229Engine · hung startHUNG START ON #1 ENGINE N2 38% GROUND CREW REPORTED SMOKE AND FIRE, QRH RAN FOR POSSIBLE TAIL PIPE FIRE AND ABORTED ENGINE START. REPLACED STARTER IAW AMM 80-11 AND REPLACED START VALVE IAW AMM 80-11 ALL CHECKS GOOD. (LP 8785556 - AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED)Jul 16, 2026 · N551NW · Boeing 757251 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR DALA2026071704226Floorbeam · corrodedCORROSION LEVEL 2 ON FLOORBEAM AT STA 1640 FROM LBL 22 TO LBL 44 AT CPAX. FLOORBEAM AT BS 1640 FROM LBL 22 TO LBL 44 AT CPAX.WAS REPAIRED IAW SRM 53-00-51-2R, PROCEDURE 1, REPAIR 1. (LP 1702985 - AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED)Jul 16, 2026 · N588NW · Boeing 757351 · Fuselage Main, Floor BeamSDR DALA2026071704225Girt Bar · fodUNABLE TO ARM 2R DOOR. FOUND DEBRIS AT GRIT BAR, REMOVED PER A330 AMM 52-12. PERFORMED ARMED AND DISARMED CHECK. OK FOR SVC. (9205266) AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED.Jul 16, 2026 · N822NW · Airbus A330302 · Emergency EquipmentSDR DALA2026071704224Smoke Warning · false activationDURING CRUISE, EXPERIENCED A SMOKE CABIN REST SMOKE EVENT CONCERNING F/A PORTION OF CREW REST FACILITY. T/S PER TSM 26-18-00-810-810-801-A RESET FWC 1 & 2, SDCU 1 & 2, VC 1 & 2 NO FAULTS NOTED. BITE TEST OK. ALSO CHECKED INSIDE CREW REST AREA AND AFT CARGO AJul 16, 2026 · N852NW · Airbus A330223 · Smoke DetectionSDR YENA2026071700585Slide · no discrepancyFLT 1096, ATL-BOS.DURING REMOVAL OF LT OVERWING SLIDE STEP 7 OF T/C A220-A-J25-63-02-01AAA-520A-A, SAFETY PIN IS UNABLE TO BE INSTALLED IN SAFETY VALUE. THIS REQUIRES A CONTROLLED SLILDE DEPLOYMENT; PERFORMED A FUNCTIONAL SLIDE DEPLOYMENT ON LH OFFWING EMERGJul 16, 2026 · N3044J · Airbus BD5001A11 · Escape SlideSDR SWAA2026071762283Control Unit · failedL1 WINDOW SHATTERED IN FLIGHT. R & R LT CAPT. WINDOW NR 1 IAW MM 56-11-11. R & R LT FRONT M321 WINDOW HEAT CONTROL UNIT IAW MM 30-41-11. OPS CHKD OK. C/W EFIS CONTROL PANEL INSTALLATION IAW MM 31-62-12-400-801 AND DFCS MCP INSTALLATION IAW MM 22-11-34-400-80Jul 16, 2026 · N483WN · Boeing 7377H4 · Windshield/Door Rain/Ice RemovalSDR SWAA2026071737232Window · failedL1 WINDOW SHATTERED IN FLIGHT. R & R LT CAPT. WINDOW NR 1 IAW MM 56-11-11. R & R LT FRONT M321 WINDOW HEAT CONTROL UNIT IAW MM 30-41-11. OPS CHKD OK. C/W EFIS CONTROL PANEL INSTALLATION IAW MM 31-62-12-400-801, AND DFCS MCP INSTALLATION IAW MM 22-11-34-400-Jul 16, 2026 · N483WN · Boeing 7377H4 · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR ASAA2026071665807Smoke Detector · faultedDETECTOR 7L, FWD CARGO STATUS MSG. GROUNDED - YES. IAW FIM 26-10-F6-67A-421A-A, CYCLED C/B FOR CARGO SMOKE DETECTOR, GORUND TEST PASSED A/C OK FOR SERVICE.Jul 16, 2026 · N784HA · Boeing 7879 · Smoke DetectionSDR DALA2026071704222Skin · gougedLOWER LT WING SKIN UPPER SURFACE GOUGED AT WS 137 STRINGER 11 APPROX 2.4 LONG AND APPROX 0.017 DEEP, COMPLIED WITH ER/A 63340-14AD. (1702226) (AIRCRAFT GROUNDED).Jul 16, 2026 · N951AT · Boeing 717200 · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR DALA2026071704221Skin · crackedFOUND STR 11 LT CRACKED APPROX BS 160 AND 3 SKIN CRACKS , 2 AT HOLE S4 AND 1 EMANATING FROM HOLE S3, COMPLIED WITH ER/A 633840-14. (1702209) (AIRCRAFT GROUNDED).Jul 16, 2026 · N951AT · Boeing 717200 · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR DALA2026071704219Panel · delaminatedDELAMINATED OUTBOARD SPOILER XRS=324.00 APROX AT RT WING, REPLACED SPOILER PANEL IAW AMM 27-60-01. (1703682) (AIRCRAFT GROUNDED).Jul 16, 2026 · N608AT · Boeing 717200 · SpoilersSDR DALA2026071704217Coalescer Bag · odorPUNGENT ODOR THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE AIRPLANE, R & R COALESCER BAGS IAW AMM 21-54. (1703467) (AIRCRAFT GROUNDED).Jul 16, 2026 · N945AT · Boeing 717200 · Humidity Control SystemSDR DALA2026071704216Pan · crackedCRACK ON INNER PAN FWD EDGE AND 14 INCHES FROM BOTTOM EDGE TO TOP EDGE AT FWD CARGO DOOR, COMPLIED WITH ER/A 635216-14. (1703867) (AIRCRAFT GROUNDED).Jul 16, 2026 · N608AT · Boeing 717200 · Cargo/Baggage DoorsSDR DALA2026071704215Skin · corrodedCORROSION ON WING BOX UPPER SKIN AREA BTW STA 716 TO 737 X=-44.5 TO X=-56.0, COMLIED WITH ER/A 634543-14AD. (1702309) (AIRCRAFT GROUNDED).Jul 16, 2026 · N932AT · Boeing 717200 · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR DALA2026071704214Doubler · corrodedCORROSION ON DOUBLER STA Y=1053 BTW LONG'S 29RH TO 29LH APROX LWR AREA AT AFT CARGO COMPARTMENT, REPLACED DOUBLER IAW SRM 51-41-05-0G AND SRM 51-41-02-0G. (1702152) (AIRCRAFT GROUNDED).Jul 16, 2026 · N932AT · Boeing 717200 · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR AALA202607178290Megaphone · inoperativeAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: 4R EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT MEGAPHONE INOP FOUND DURING ETOPS CHECK. MAINTENANCE REPLACED DOOR 4R MEGAPHONE IAW AMM 25-6 4-02.Jul 16, 2026 · N851MK · Boeing 7879 · Emergency EquipmentSDR AALA202607174116Elec Connector · looseAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: ON LIFTOFF MULTIPLE FLIGHT DECK WARNING AND CAUTION LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. LOST COMM 1, NAV 1, UNABLE TO EXTINGUISH ANY LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. DECESION MADE TO RETURN TO PHL, EMERGENCY DECLARED AND AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCJul 16, 2026 · N928NN · Boeing 737823 · Ice/Rain Protection System Wiring