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 SWIA2026071676656Fitting · brokenDURING INSPECTION FOUND FWD SERVICE DOOR ESCAPE SLIDE FITTING ASSEMBLY SPRING BROKEN REMOVED AND REPLACED FWD SERVICE DOOR ESCAPE SLIDE FITTING ASSEMBLY IAW AMM 53-10-25. OPS CHECKED GOODJul 16, 2026 · N519SY · Emb ERJ170200LR · Escape SlideSDR IPXA2026071701536Skid · stuckEMERGENCY DECLARED GEAR DISAGREE AND TAIL SKID EICAS MESSAGE AFTER DROPPING THE GEAR ON APPROACH, DISCONTINUED, RAN CHECKLIST AND LANDED NORMALLY. POST FLIGHT SHOWED TAIL SKID IN THE UP POSITION. TROUBLE SHOT PER FIM 32-71 FAULT TREE 803 CHECKED PRESSURE INDJul 16, 2026 · N306UP · Boeing 76734AF · Landing Gear SystemSDR IPXA2026071799616Fuel Sys · out of balanceFUEL BALANCED AT TAKEOFF,3 HOURS IN TO FLIGHT GOT FUEL CONFIG LIGHT-RAN QRH TO BALANCE FUEL.2 HOURS AFTER BALANCING FUEL WE HAD A 700 LB FUEL IMBALANCE.LANDED WITH 700 LB IMBALANCE. NIL PREVIOUS FUEL IMBALANCE HISTORY.ON ARRIVAL FOUND FUEL IMBALANCE OF 700 LJul 16, 2026 · N328UP · Boeing 76734AF · Aircraft Fuel SystemSDR IPXA2026071787701Warning Message · false activationEMERGENCY DECLARED AFTER LANDING UPON FLAP/SLAT RETRACTION RECEIVED LE SLAT DISAGREE EICAS AND LE SLAT SHUTDOWN STATUS MESSAGES FLAPS INDICATED 1. RESET MESSAGES AND CYCLED FLAPS/SLATS. MSG NO LONGER DISPLAYED AND FLAPS AND SLATS EXTEND AND RETRACT, DID BITEJul 16, 2026 · N327UP · Boeing 76734AF · Leading Edge Slat Position Indicating SystemSDR IPXA2026071786750Door · out of adjustDISPATCHED W/ MEL 52-71-1-1A , MX CHK€?D DOOR CLOSED ON GND, NO EICAS +LIGHT. PASSING 16,500FT LFWD ENT DOOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED AC PRESSURIZATION REMAINED STABLE CONTACTED DISPATCH+MX THRU ACARS+CON FLT. ADJUSTED FWD ENTRY DOOR PROX SENSOR S941 REF MM 52-71-Jul 16, 2026 · N910UP · Boeing 767300 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR DALA2026071704209Glowstrip · inoperativeSHIP 3932 FLOOR PHOTOLUMINESENTS MISSING OUT OF LIMITS. CORRECTIVE ACTION: R & R PHOTOLUMINESENTS STRIP IN REF TO B737 AMM 33-51. (8871564) AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDEDJul 16, 2026 · N932DZ · Boeing 7379GPER · Emergency EquipmentSDR WX0A2026071732896Power Supply · no test(AIRCRAFT NOT GROUNDED) DURING TASK CARD A32X-335100-03-1-001 FOUND FOUND EPSU BATERY 10WL FAULTED / REMOVED AND REPLACED THE EPSU BATTERY AT 10WL PER AMM 33-51-38-000-002A AND 33-51-38-400-002A, OPERATIONAL CHECK SATISFACTORY."Jul 16, 2026 · N191NV · Airbus A320214 · Emergency LightingSDR WX0A2026071732895Unknown · odor(AIRCRAFT NOT GROUNDED) 3 OF F/A NOTICED MILD TO STRONG DIRTY SOCK SMELL RIGHT AFTER TAKEOFF AND SHORTLY BEFORE LANDING /PERFORMED T/C A32X-21-000-001 & AMM 21-00-00-615-802-A FOR LEVEL 1 ODOR EVENT AND ECS DECONTAMINATION. NO OIL FOUND ON APU/INLET & UNAVAILJul 16, 2026 · N279NV · Airbus A320214 · Air Distribution SystemSDR AALA202607179293Seat Track · corrodedAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: CORROSION ON MID CABIN FLOOR SEAT TRACK BETWEEN FR 37 AND FR 41 AT -Y1292. REPLACED SEAT TRACK PER SRM 51-42-11.Jul 16, 2026 · N8031M · Airbus A319115 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach FittingsSDR AALA202607172362Flap System · faultedAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: AN EMERGENCY WAS DECARED INTO DFW DUE TO THE FLIGHT CREW REPORTING THAT ON FINAL AT 170 KNOTS SELECTED, THE FLIGHT CREW MOVED THE FLAP HANDLE FROM ONE TO TWO AND GOT AN ECAM THAT THE SLATS AND FLAPS WERE LOCKED BOTH AT POSITION TWO. THE Jul 16, 2026 · N9023N · Airbus A319115 · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR 2026F00151O-Ring · damagedLEFT SIDE BRAKE HAS ZERO PRESSURE IN THE COCKPIT AND PRODUCES NO BRAKING ACTION. UPON SHUTDOWN AND VISUAL INSPECTION, RED FLUID SEEN LEAKING OUT OF LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR. INSPECTED #1 FWD & AFT CALIPER BRAKE ASSEMBLY, FOUND #1 AFT CALIPER LOWER PUCK LEAKING HJul 16, 2026 · N699CZ · Beech 99A · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR SIMA20260716001Skin · gougedDURING REMOVAL OF TCAS ANTENNA DOUBLER, FUSELAGE SKIN WAS GOUGED UNDER DOUBLER BETWEEN FR18 AND FR19. (MAJOR REPAIR). REPAIRED IAW ERS-EJ-53MR-5470.Jul 16, 2026 · N746CC · Emb ERJ170100LR · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR SIMA20260716003Idg · faultedIDG 2 OFF BUS INDICATION ON EICAS. RAN QRH PROCEDURE UNABLE TO GET IDG2 ONLINE. FLIGHT CREW PLACARD DEFERRED IDG2 OFF BUS INDICATION ON EICAS. RAN QRH PROCEDURE UNABLE TO GET IDG2 ONLINE PER MEL 2405. AUTH#070987D-A EXP# 2FLT-DAY.Jul 16, 2026 · N237NN · Emb ERJ170200LR · AC Generator-AlternatorSDR SIMA20260716002Sensor · faultedFLAP FAIL ON EICAS UPON ARRIVAL INTO KLSE. RAN QRH; LANDED WITH SLAT (3)/FLAP 0. (3RD REPEAT EVENT). TROUBLESHOOTING REPEAT FLAP FAIL WITH CMC (27512009ACE) L OUTBD FLAP ACTUATOR DISCONNECTED. LH OUTBD FLAP INBD SKEW SENSOR T3 DUE CHANGE. RAR FLAP SKEW SENSOR Jul 16, 2026 · N748RR · Emb ERJ170100SE · Trailing Flap Position Indicating SystemSDR YENA2026071700583Fcu · failedFLT 1408, CDG-JFK. (ETOPS) SPD/MARH BUTTON MISSING. R & R FCU (2CA) IAW AMM 22-81-12. OPS CHECK OK. CAT III LAND TEST REQUIRED.Jul 16, 2026 · N4073J · Airbus A321271NX · Flight Control SystemSDR DALA2026071704208Selector Valve · faultedDECLARED EMERGENCY DUE TO AN AUTO BRAKE FAULT WITH A NORMAL BRAKE SELECTOR VALVE (23GG) FAILURE MESSAGE. REPLACED BRAKE SELECTOR VALVE 23GG. (LP: 9080442, AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED)Jul 16, 2026 · N351NB · Airbus A319114 · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR CALA2026071617846Battery · inoperativeEMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS IN FIRST CLASS OUT. BATTERY AT POWER SUPPLY M02816 IN FWD GALLEY INOP. REMOVED AND REPLACED BATTERY IAW AMM 33-51-06-960-802 AND POWER SUPPLY IAW AMM 33-51-06-960-803. OPS CHECK GOOD NO FURTHER DEFECTS NOTED.Jul 16, 2026 · N47505 · Boeing 7379 · Emergency LightingSDR CALA2026071617830Lens · missing22C EMERGENCY PATH LIGHT LENS MISSING. REPLACED LENS AND UPL. OPS CHECKS GOOD.Jul 16, 2026 · N77295 · Boeing 737824 · Emergency LightingSDR CALA2026071617828Skin · crackedTHE RT WING FUEL ACCESS OPENING (LWR WING SKIN) AT PANEL LOCATION 643BB, HAS A FASTENER HOLE (1EA) WITH A CRACK INDICATION AT THE 12 O'CLOCK POS AND (5EA) FASTENER HOLES WITH CORROSION INDICATIONS, SEE EA5720-03647 REV ORG FOR DAMAGE RESULTS AND LOCATION. REPJul 16, 2026 · N67134 · Boeing 757224 · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR CALA2026071617826Hinge · brokenAFT CARGO DOOR SELECTOR VALVE DOOR MISSING UPON ARRIVAL. CARGO ACCESS PANEL FOUND OPEN ON ARRIVAL. HINGE BROKEN. FOUND DOOR MISSING CDL APPLIED REF 52UN FOR AFT CARGO DOOR SELECTOR VALVE.Jul 16, 2026 · N476UA · Airbus A320232 · Fuselage, Door HingeSDR CALA2026071617824Battery Pack · faultedFAILED EMERG. LIGHT CAPACITYCHECK. AOG C/W. REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACK M1670. OP CKS GOOD. M.M. 33-51-06-960-801.Jul 16, 2026 · N14230 · Boeing 737824 · Emergency LightingSDR CALA2026071617822Battery Pack · faultedM1675 FAILED EMERG. LIGHT CAPACITY CHK. PART NIS, AOG C/W. REPLACED BATTERY PACK M1675. OPMCKS GOOD. MM 33-51-06-960-801.Jul 16, 2026 · N14230 · Boeing 737824 · Emergency LightingSDR CALA2026071617820Light · inoperativeEMERGENCY LIGHTS - OPERATIONAL TEST WITH THE TEST SWITCH PROCEDURE - DR LL CLOSET FWD EMER FLOOR PROX LIGHT INOP RELAMPED, OPS CHECK GOOD REF CMM 25-22-37Jul 16, 2026 · N75861 · Boeing 75733N · Emergency LightingSDR CALA2026071617818Lamp · inoperativeEMERGENCY LIGHTS - OPERATIONAL TEST WITH THE TEST SWITCH PROCEDURE - DR 1L EXTERIOR DOOR SLIDE LIGHT INOP RELAMPED, OPS CHECK GOOD REF AMM 33-51-06-962-001-002Jul 16, 2026 · N75861 · Boeing 75733N · Emergency LightingSDR ABXR2026071600011Skin · corrodedSKIN BULGE AROUND MDCD AT STA. 533.4 STR 18. THIS WAS REPAIRED ON AMES E.O. 47735REA03.Jul 16, 2026 · N1399A · Boeing 767306 · Cargo/Baggage DoorsSDR DALA2026071604207Light Sys · no discrepancyEMERGENCY EXIT SIGNS INOPERATIVE. EMER LIGHTS OPS TESTS OK PER A330 AMM 33-51-00. NO FAULTS FOUND. (1702365) AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED.Jul 16, 2026 · N856NW · Airbus A330223 · Emergency LightingSDR JR2R20260716629Angle · corrodedFRAME 14 RT FWD FLOOR SUPPORT ANGLE IS CORRODED. REPLACED IAW SRM.Jul 16, 2026 · N88325 · Emb ERJ170200LL · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR QR9R2026071600001Chip Detector · faultedINTERMITTENT TAIL ROTOR CHIP LIGHT. CAME ON 3X AND REMAINED ON FOR ABOUT 3 TO 4 SECONDS EACH TIME. REMOVED AND REPLACED T/R CHIP DETECTOR; OPERATIONAL CHECK COMPLETED GOOD.Jul 16, 2026 · Bolkms BK117C2 · Tail Rotor GearboxSDR 2026FA0000591Bushing · delaminatedDURING 100HR INSPECTION FOUND LANDING GEAR BUSHING DELAMINATED AND SEPARATED FROM METAL. NO DAMAGE TO LANDING GEAR LEG WAS FOUND BUT UNSURE WHEN BUSHING FAILED BETWEEN THIS AND LAST 100HR. PICTURES AVAILABLE.Jul 16, 2026 · N26BQ · Cessna 172S · Main Landing GearSDR IPXA2026071686469Seat Track · corrodedAFTER REMOVAL OF MAIN CARGO DECK FLOOR BOARD, FOUND SEAT TRACK FLANGE UNDERLYING SURFACE NUT PLATE ATTACHMENT IS CORRODED BTWN STA. 1661 TO 1681.8 ALONG LBL 45.Jul 16, 2026 · N419UP · Boeing 75724APF · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach FittingsSDR IPXA2026071691501Cover · missingDOOR HANDLE MISSING ROUND COVER CREW ENTRY DEFERRED IAW NEF 25-70-52-10-06. INSTALLED ROUND COVER PER IPC 25-23-41-51. THIS CLEARS NEF 25-70-52-10-06Jul 16, 2026 · N152UP · Airbus A300F4622R · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR IPXA2026071688814Lock · stuckMAIN CABIN DOOR LOCK RELEASE PUSH BUTTON STUCK IN DOWN POSITION. DOOR WILL NOT STAY OPEN LOCKED POSITION. PUSHED STUCK DOOR LOCK RELEASE BUTTON. BUTTON RELEASED PROPERLY AS ADVERTISED. PERFORMED PROPER DOOR OPERATION PER AMM 52-00-00/001. DOOR STAYS OPEN AND LJul 16, 2026 · N159UP · Airbus A300F4622R · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR IPXA2026071688761Slide · bindingUNABLE TO ARM DOOR SLIDE. HANDLE JAMS ABOUT 1/3 TRAVEL FROM DISARM TO ARM. CLEANED AND INSPECTED FLOOR RECEPTACLES FOR DAMAGE AND DEBRIS, CHECKED FOR PROPER GIRT BAR ENGAGEMENT IAW AMM 25-61-21/401. DOOR SLIDE ARMING ENGAGEMENT GOOD AND ARMING LEVER OPERATES SJul 16, 2026 · N140UP · Airbus A300F4622R · Escape SlideSDR JR2R20260716725Skin · not reportedFUSELAGE SKIN BEWTEEN FR11 - FR12 AND STR13L - STR15L. REPAIRJul 16, 2026 · N88325 · Emb ERJ170200LL · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR UIEA2026070900584Housing · crackedAPU - RT COMPT DOOR NR 1 LATCH CUTOUT CRACKED . APU RT COMPT DOOR NR 1 LATCH CUTOUT CRACK AREA REPAIRED IAW SRM 52-40-01-2R-5 REPAIR 5 REV. 49 DATE: 20 JUN 2026. NO FURTHER DEFECTS NOTED.Jul 16, 2026 · N861GT · Boeing 7478F · Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) DoorsSDR UIEA2026071200588Skin · wornLEFT WING NR 9 V/C FLAP LSA SURFACE FOUND WORN. PERFORMED LSA REPAIR AS PER CMM 57-55-42 REPAIR 17-1. NO FURTHER DEFECTS NOTED.Jul 16, 2026 · N861GT · Boeing 7478F · Leading Edge DevicesSDR UIEA2026071200590Skin · damagedRIGHT WING NR 21 V/C FLAP LSA SURFACE FOUND DAMAGE. PERFORMED LSA REPAIR AS PER CMM 57-55-42 REPAIR 17-1. NO FURTHER DEFECTS NOTED.Jul 16, 2026 · N861GT · Boeing 7478F · Leading Edge DevicesSDR YYMA2026071600589Slat System · failedCREW REPORTED: SLAT FAIL AT 0 ON APPROACH WHEN S/F1 SELECTED. ATTEMPTED RESET PER QRH, UNSUCCESSFUL.Jul 16, 2026 · N177RS · Emb ERJ170100LR · Leading Edge Slat Control SystemSDR FDEA202607160937Transmitter · failedON APPROACH INTO LAS, SELECTED FLAPS 25 & CAPTAIN NOTICED FLAPS BECAME ASYMMETRICAL LEAVING 20. NEVER RECEIVED ANY INDICATION ON ICAS. VERIFIED DETENT OF 25. ELECTED TO GO BACK TO 20. TRIED TO CYCLE FROM 20-25 AGAIN, STILL SHOWED A FLAP ASSYM, DECLARED AN Jul 16, 2026 · N297FE · Boeing 76732LF · Trailing Flap Position Indicating SystemSDR 2026FA0000587Drive Shaft · brokenALL BOLTS OF DRIVE SHAFT HUB ASSY. SHEARED FROM THE DRIVE ASSY. OF THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM.Jul 16, 2026 · N127TS · Cirrus SR22T · Cabin Cooling SystemSDR 9WGA2026071678101Engine · power lossAIRCRAFT TAKEOFF FROM JIB AIRPORT, DURING CLIMB OUT ENG 1 VIB 5.1 FOLLOWED BY RAPID DECELERATION OF N1 W/HIGH BUFFETING, SHUTDOWN ENG 1, AIRCRAFT RETURNED SAFELY TO JIB AIRPORT.Jul 16, 2026 · N781SN · Doug MD11F · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR SCNA20260716309Divider · peelingFWD GALLEY FLOORING DIVIDER IS PEELING UPWARD AND IS A HAZARD WHEN PAX WALKING ACROSS. REPLACED GALLEY, ISLE THRESHOLD IAW AMM 25-27-21. OK FOR SERVICE.Jul 16, 2026 · N837SY · Boeing 7378KN · Passenger Compartment EquipmentSDR K11A2026071600383Overheat Sensor · dirtyWHEEL WELL FIRE LIGHT IN FLIGHT. CLEANED WHEEL WELL OVERHEAT DETECTOR ELEMENT IAW AMM 26-17-11. PERFORMED OPERATIONAL CHECK OF WHEEL WELL OVERHEAT DETECTION ELEMENT IAW B737 AMM 26-17-00, OPS CHECK GOODJul 16, 2026 · N406CK · Boeing 73745D · Overheat DetectionSDR P5CA2026071600027Cradle · damagedCAPT SEAT FLASHLIGHT BROKEN SEAL. CAPTAIN'S FLASHLIGHT HOLDER WAS FOUND DAMAGED. REMOVED AND REPLACED CAPT SIDE FLASHLIGHT ASSY IAW AMM 25-64-01. OPS CHECKED GOOD.Jul 16, 2026 · N714SA · Boeing 777FZB · Emergency EquipmentSDR DALA2026071604180Seat Track · corrodedCORROSION ON SEAT TRACK +Y765 LOCATED ON HARD POINT, FR 16 AT FWD GALLEY AREA. REPLACED THE SEAT TRACK Y765 LOCATED BTW FR12 TO FR24 AT FWD GALLEY AREA IAW SRM 51-72-11 , SRM 51-42-11 DWG D53110920 AND DWG D53112812. MEASURE OF CORROSION SEAT TRACK Y765 WAS Jul 16, 2026 · N378NW · Airbus A320211 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach FittingsSDR CALA2026071617802Shutoff Valve · faultedUNABLE TO CONTROL FLIGHT DECK TEMP EXCESSIVELY COLD NO NON NORMAL. REPLACED TRIM AIR MODULATING VALVE IAW 21-61-21. PERFORMED INITIAL EVALUATION PER FIM 21-62 TASK 901. CONTROL CABIN TEMP INCREASES & DECREASES WITH TEMP SELECTOR ON R & R TRIM AIR PRSOV IAW 2Jul 16, 2026 · N37464 · Boeing 737924ER · Cabin Temperature Control SystemSDR IPXA2026101472452Skin · dentedMAJOR REPAIR. CREW ENTRY DOOR BTWN BS 297 - 324, STR 9L - 14L HAD SEVERAL DENTS STEPS 19- 24, 28 AND 30 ARE RII IAW GMM 04-02.Jul 15, 2026 · N419UP · Boeing 75724APF · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR 2026FA0000817Drive Gear · spalledFACE GEAR DAMAGED, ENGINE HAS EXHIBITED DAMAGE TO THE ALTERNATOR DRIVE FACE GEAR (P/N 657984), WHICH DRIVES THE NO. 1 ALTERNATOR. THE DAMAGE HAS INCLUDED VARYING DEGREES OF SPALLING AND GALLING OF THE GEAR TEETH.Jul 15, 2026 · Cirrus SR22T · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 2026FA0000759Bushing · defectiveTHE LEFT LANDING GEAR LEG BUSHING WHICH SECURES THE LEG TIGHTLY TO THE AIRFRAME STRUCTURE HAD A DELAMINATED BUSHING LINER. WITHOUT THE LINER THE GEAR LEG IS NOT TIGHTLY SECURED TO THE AIRFRAME STRUCTURE, INSTEAD IT WILL FLOP AROUND.Jul 15, 2026 · N24268 · Cessna 172S · Main Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR IPXA2026090780051Thrust Reverser · crackedNR 2 ENGINE INBD THRUST REVERSER STRUCTURE WAS CRACKED ABOVE UPPER CASCADE VANE, VIEWED WITH T/R DEPLOYED. ACCOMPLISHED THE REPAIR IAW EO-98376-REQ1 AND EA 757-7831-01-B0803, REV I/R.Jul 15, 2026 · N455UP · Boeing 75724APF · Engine Thrust Reverser