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'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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SDR AALA202610132734Battery · no testAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: WHILE ACCOMPLISHING EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY UNIT SYSTEM TEST, RECEIVED MESSAGE BATTTERY/EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY UNIT (13WL) AFT LEFT. ATTEMPTED AFT BATTERY RESET, NO HELP. MAINTENANCE REPLACED EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY UNIT BATTERY 13WL AOct 12, 2026 · N417AN · Airbus A321253NX · Emergency LightingSDR ASAA2026101267374Autothrust Sys · malfunctionedAUTOTHRUST MODE CHANGED FROM "D2" DERATE TO THR CLB AUTOMATICALLY AT 10,000 FT. GROUNDED - YES. PERFORMED OPS TEST OF THE ATHRL PER AMM 22-30-00-710-801-A AND AN AFS RTS PER AMM 22-96-00. NO DEFECTS NOTED. OK FOR SERVICE.Oct 12, 2026 · N386HA · Airbus A330243 · Auto Throttle SystemSDR QMLA2026101320078Synchrophaser · out of adjustLEFT PROP LEVER ACTING LIKE IT WAS HOOKED UP BACKWARDS. PUSHING THE LEVER FORWARD INCREASED RPM, AND VICE VERSA. ADJUSTED LT ENGINE PROPELLER SYNCHROPHASER MAGNETIC PICKUPS IAW KING AIR B200GT AMM 61-23-01. PERFORMED REQUIRED FUNCTIONAL GROUND CHECKS. NO FAULTOct 12, 2026 · N912SM · Beech B200GT · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR R61A2026101300303Brake · faultedPARKING NOT RELEASED MESG IN FLIGHT RAN QRH NO FIX MESG CLEARED ON LANDING. DECLARED EMERGENCY AND LANDED WITH NO INCIDENT. PERFORMED FIM AND FOUND TO BE PRESSURE SWITCH 2 AT FAULT AND REMOVED & REPLACED HYD 2 PRESSURE SWITCH, PARKING BRAKE. OPS AND LEAK CHECOct 12, 2026 · N434YX · Emb ERJ170200LR · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR R61A2026101300302Warning Message · illuminatedPRESN AUTO FAULT. EXCESSIVE FPM CABIN RATE (-4000 AMBER) ON EICAS AT FL350. IN DESCENT PRESN AUTO FAULT APPEARED. CREW DIDN'T ATTEMPT TO ADJUST CABIN PRESSURE MANUALLY. DECLARED EMERGENCY AND LANDED WITH NO INCIDENT. PERFORMED CPCS-CONTROLLER-CHANNELS FUNCTIONOct 12, 2026 · N638RW · Emb ERJ170100SE · Cabin Pressure Control SystemSDR FDEA202610121559Skin · corrodedLEFT WING INBD FLAP UPPER SURFACE O/B SIDE EXTERNAL SKIN SOME AREA WITH CORROSION. LT WING I/B FLAP UPPER SURFACE O/B SIDE WAS REPAIRED IAW B757 SRM 57-53-01-2R REPAIR 1 FIGURE 201 DETAIL I (SHEET 2) AND SRM 51-70-10-2ROct 12, 2026 · N943FD · Boeing 7572G5 · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR DALA2026101305619Wire Harness · damagedROW 41-43 A/B FLOOR PATH EMER LIGHTS INOP. REPAIRED WIRING PER A330 AMM 33-51. OK FOR SERVICE. (8974415) AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED.Oct 12, 2026 · N851NW · Airbus A330223 · Light System WiringSDR DALA2026101305618Wire Harness · damagedROW 35-37 J/H FLOOR PATH EMER LIGHTS INOP. REPAIRED WIRING PER A330 AMM 33-51. OK FOR SERVICE. (8974414)Oct 12, 2026 · N851NW · Airbus A330223 · Light System WiringSDR UIEA2026101200983Seat Belt · no discrepancyCAPTAIN`S SEAT BELT WONT LATCH. PERFORMED INSPECTION OF SEAT BELT & SHOULDER HARNESS IAW AMM 25-11-00. NO DEFECTS NOTED, OPS CHKD GOOD IAW CMM 25-11-38.Oct 12, 2026 · N760GT · Boeing 777F · Flight Compartment EquipmentSDR UIEA2026101200981Packing · missing1:30HR INTO FLIGHT AT 36000 ENG 4 OIL QTY INDICATED 10 MAGENTA, DECREASED APPROX EVERY 10-20 MINS. 0 QTS INDICATED AT TOP OF DESCENT, DURING DESCENT IT INDICATED 1QT, LDG 0 QTS, & ENG SHUTDOWN 2 QTS. AFTER ENG 4 EDP REMOVAL, FOUND EDP DRIVE SHAFT MISSING PACOct 12, 2026 · N485MC · Boeing 74745EF · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR DXTA2026101310162Sign · disconnectedCABIN DOOR EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN, BOTTOM RIGHT INOPERATIVE. RECONNECTED LIGHT ASSEMBLY. OPS CHECK GOOD. IAW AMM 33-50-00Oct 12, 2026 · N923QS · Cessna 680A · Light System WiringSDR SIMA20261012001Sign · inoperativeRH AFT EMERGENCY EXIT ID SIGN INOP R & R RT AFT EMERGENCY EXIT ID SIGN INOP. EXIT SIGN IS 4028-10 PN FOR BOTH CONNECTORS ON EXIT ID SIGN ARE 48-7190 AND 48-7191Oct 12, 2026 · N307LH · Emb ERJ170200LR · Emergency LightingSDR KCSA2026101260Battery · no testLEFT EMERGENCY DOOR BATTERY TEST FAILED. REPLACED LH EMERGENCY DOOR BATTERY PACK IAW B747-400 AMM 52-23-14. OPS CHECK GOOD. NO DEFECTS NOTED. PLACARDS REMOVED. THIS CLEARS DMI 100355921.Oct 12, 2026 · N707CK · Boeing 7474B5 · Emergency LightingSDR CALA2026101320338Light · faultySEAT MOUNTED EMERGENCY LIGHTS 8D BROKEN. CONFIRMED EMERGENCY PATH LIGHT LENS BROKEN AT POSITIONS 8D .REMOVED AND REPLACED THE EMERGENCY PATH LIGHTS AT POSITIONS 8D AS DMC-B787-A-33-51-06-00A-520A-A/ DMC-B787-A-33-51-06-00A-720A-A .ITEM GOOD FOR SERVICE.Oct 12, 2026 · N27997 · Boeing 7879 · Emergency LightingSDR CALA2026101320336Flashlight Assy · faultedFWD FA FLASHLIGHT FLASHING RED AND GREEN REPLACED FLASHLIGHT AND BASE. OPS CHECKED GOOD.Oct 12, 2026 · N17595 · Boeing 7379 · Emergency EquipmentSDR CALA2026101320334Lamp · inoperativeEMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT INOP AT FORWARD GALLEY FLOOR LIGHTING RELAMPED EMERGENCY LIGHT IAW AMM 33-51-14-960-801. OPS CHECK GOODOct 12, 2026 · N77259 · Boeing 7378 · Emergency LightingSDR CALA2026101320323Lavatory · odorFORWARD LAV - TOXIC ODOR WITH A YELLOWISH FLUID LEAKING OVER THE FLOOR INSPECTED LAVATORY FOR ANY LEAKS. NO LEAKS FOUND IAW AMM 25-40-00. LIQUID ON FLOOR LOOKED TO BE SPILLED VINEGAR.Oct 12, 2026 · N452UA · Airbus A320232 · Waste Disposal SystemSDR MASA2026101200048Flashlight · inoperativeAFT FA FLASHLIGHT INOP. REMOVED AND REPLACED AFT FA FLASHLIGHTOct 12, 2026 · N82333 · Emb ERJ170200LR · Emergency LightingSDR 2026FA0000829Safety Valve · leakingLANDING GEAR EMERGENCY FREE-FALL VALVE FOUND TO BE LEAKING INTERNALLY, GEAR WILL NOT HOLD PRESSURE AND CONTINUES TO DROP FROM RETRACTED POSITION.Oct 12, 2026 · N864AT · Piper PA44180 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 2026FA0000828Arm · brokenTHIS PART CONNECTS THE RUDDER TRIM ACTUATOR TO THE RUDDER BAR ASSEMBLY. THE PART HAS TWO ARMS WELDED TO IT. ONE CONNECTS TO THE RIGHT RUDDER CABLE AND THE OTHER CONNECTS TO THE RUDDER TRIM ACTUATOR. THE ARM ATTACHED TO THE RUDDER TRIM ACTUATOR BREAKS OFF NEAR Oct 12, 2026 · N297MA · Piper PA32R301 · Rudder Tab Control SystemSDR AALA202610128429Cradle · inoperativeAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: ONE EMERGENCY FA FWD FLASHLIGHT NOT TESTING CORRECTLY. REMOVE AND REPLACED FWD FA FLASHLIGHT AND BASE IAW AMM 25-64-00.Oct 12, 2026 · N938NN · Boeing 737823 · Emergency EquipmentSDR SWAA2026101243286Float Valve · dirtyFOUL ODOR COMNG FROM FWD ENTRY DOOR DRAINS . REMOVED CLEANED AND REINSTALLED FWD SILL DRAIN FLOAT VALVE IAW AMM 38-31-06. LEAK CHECKS GOOD ODOR WENT AWAYOct 12, 2026 · N8314L · Boeing 7378H4 · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR 2A6R2026101275802Frame · corrodedDAMAGE TO THE LT EDGE FRAME, IN THE FORM OF CORROSION, WAS IDENTIFIED ON THE OTBD FACES OF THE FRAME.Oct 12, 2026 · N151LN · Urocop EC130B4 · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR WX0A2026101232974Engine · failed(AIRCRAFT GROUNDED) (EMERGENCY DECLARED) ENG 1 FAIL IN CRUISE. LOUD BANG, HIGH VIBRATION. RAN HIGH VIBRATION CHECKLIST IN QRH.ENGINE FAILED SHORTLY AFTER. REF AML 2202584 FOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF ENGINE NR 1. OPS AND LEAK CHECKS GOOD.Oct 12, 2026 · N292NV · Airbus A320214 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR 2A6R2026101275801Frame · corrodedDAMAGE TO THE RT EDGE FRAME IN THE FORM OF CORROSION, WAS IDENTIFIED ON THE OUTBOARD FACES OF THE FRAME.Oct 12, 2026 · N151LN · Urocop EC130B4 · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR JR2R20261012768Floor Support · corrodedAFT WET AREA INTERCOSTAL RBL10 BETWEEN FR90 - FR90A IS CORRODED. REPLACEDOct 12, 2026 · N88359 · Emb ERJ170200LR · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR JR2R20261012765Gusset · corrodedAFT WET AREA GUSSET AT FR90 RBL10 IS CORRODED. REPLACEDOct 12, 2026 · N88359 · Emb ERJ170200LR · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR JR2R20261012769Angle · corrodedAFT WET AREA ANGLE SUPPORT THAT ATTACHES TO INTERCOSTAL AT RBL10 BETWEEN FR90 - FR90A IS CORRODED. REPLACEDOct 12, 2026 · N88359 · Emb ERJ170200LR · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR JR2R20261012820Rib · crackedPANEL 335AL HAS CRACKED RIB. REPLACEDOct 12, 2026 · N88359 · Emb ERJ170200LR · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/RibSDR JR2R20261012532Skin · chafedRH WING FIXED LEADING EDGE OVER PYLON HAS CHAFES. REPAIREDOct 12, 2026 · N88359 · Emb ERJ170200LR · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR JR2R20261012537Skin · chafedLEFT WING FIXED LEADING EDGE OVER PYLON HAS CHAFES. REPAIRED.Oct 12, 2026 · N88359 · Emb ERJ170200LR · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR FDEA202610121558Frame · corrodedRH ELEVATOR CONDUCTIVE FRAME MULTIPLE ZONES WITH CORROSION (UPPER AND LOWER) EVALUATED CONDUCTIVE FRAME RH ELEVATOR UPPER/LOWER HORIZONTAL STABILIZER AND REPLACED CONDUCTIVE SPLICE PLATE (02EA) AND SHIMS (02EA) UPPER/LOWER IAW B757 SRM 51-40-02-0G, SRM 55-Oct 12, 2026 · N923FD · Boeing 757204 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/RibSDR FDEA202610121557Frame · corrodedLEFT ELEVATOR CONDUCTIVE FRAME MULTIPLE ZONES WITH CORROSION (UPPER AND LOWER) EVALUATED CONDUCTIVE FRAME LH ELEVATOR UPPER/LOWER HORIZONTAL STABILIZER AND REPLACED CONDUCTIVE SPLICE PLATE (02EA) AND SHIMS (02EA) UPPER/LOWER IAW B757 SRM 51-40-02-0G, SRM 5Oct 12, 2026 · N923FD · Boeing 757204 · Elevator, Spar/RibSDR R61A2026101200301Landing Gear · faultedNOSE GEAR DID NOT RETRACT WHEN GEAR SELECTED UP IT INDICATES DN WHEN SELECTED DN ALL GEAR DN AND LOCKED RESULTING IN EICAS MESSAGES LG LEVER DISAG AND LG NO DISPATCH. DECLARED EMERGENCY AND LANDED WITH NO INCIDENT. REMOVED & STOWED LG SAFETY PIN FROM NLG ALL FOct 12, 2026 · N223JQ · Emb ERJ170200LR · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR SWAA2026102180451Angle · crackedCRACK GUSSET ANGLE, BS 500I, STRINGER 19R TTG8Q01E8P5B STEP 1 COMPLETED PCW TTG8Q01E8P5B.Oct 11, 2026 · N8658A · Boeing 7378H4 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR SWAA2026102193644Support Bracket · crackedCRACKED SUPPORT BRACKET, BS 540, LBL 6 IN THE LT AIR CONDITION ING BAY. FAULT RESOLVED ON OTHER FAULT TTG8Q01E9MWY.Oct 11, 2026 · N8658A · Boeing 7378H4 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR AALA202610203398Plate · damagedAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: R4 DOOR AFT GIRT BAR FITTING BLANKING PLATE IS DAMAGED - REPLACED AFT GIRT BAR FITTING BLANKING PLATE AS REQUIREDOct 11, 2026 · N423AN · Airbus A321253NX · Emergency EquipmentSDR AALA202610204038Plate · damagedAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: L4 DOOR FORWARD GIRT BAR FITTING BLANKING PLATE IS DAMAGED - REPLACED FORWARD GIRT BAR FITTING BLANKING PLATE AS REQUIREDOct 11, 2026 · N423AN · Airbus A321253NX · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR CALA2026101920457Skin · damaged"PER CUSTOMER REQUEST" RE-SKIN AFT CARGO DOOR DUE TO MANY EXISTING DMG'S AND PREVIOUS REPAIRS. REMOVED AFT CARGO DOOR EXTERNAL SKIN, FABRICATED, LOCATED, DRILLED AND COUNTERSINK NEW SKIN, APPLIED ALODINE AND PRIMER, INSTALLED NEW SKIN, APPLIED FILLET SEAL ANOct 11, 2026 · N23708 · Boeing 737724 · Cargo/Baggage DoorsSDR DALA2026101605694Light · inoperative3C FWD SEAT MOUNTED EMERGENCY ESCAPE LIGHT INOP. REMOVED AND REPLACED 3C FWD FLOOR PROXIMITY LIGHT ASSEMBLY PER B737 AMM 33-51. DEFER PER B737 MEL 33-00-19A. (8897982) AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDEDOct 11, 2026 · N382DA · Boeing 737832 · Emergency LightingSDR CALA2026101620403Eec · faultedDUE TO NR 2 ENGINE FLAME OUT, REPLACED THE EEC IAW AMM 73-21-04. PERFORMED TEST NR 6 EEC IDLE TEST. OPS CHECKED GOOD, NO FAULTS NOTED AT THIS TIME.Oct 11, 2026 · N644UA · Boeing 767322 · Fuel Controlling SystemSDR YENA2026101500980Stiffener · crackedDURING HEAVY MAINTENANCE, ACCOMPLISH THE PERMANENT REPAIR TO CRACK DAMAGES ON VERTICAL STIFFENERS Y254 (POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE), Y765 (POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE), Y1292 (POSITIVE & NEGATIVE) AT FRONT SPAR OF THE CENTER WING IAW AEROMAN EA 57-0080-26 (COVER AND PAROct 11, 2026 · N558JB · Airbus A320232 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR YENA2026101500979Frame · crackedDURING HEAVY MAINTENANCE, REF AEROMAN WO# 2026-228/1. NR# 2026-450767. CRACK INDICATION FOUND ON FASTENER HOLE (AFT-LOWER POSITION) LOCATED AT FR35 AT LEVEL OF STR30 LH SIDE, LOWER FUSELAGE. CRACK DEPTH = 0.156 INCHES APPROX, CRACK POSITION: 6 AND 12 OCLOCK LOOct 11, 2026 · N558JB · Airbus A320232 · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR YENA2026101500978Pressure Blkhd · crackedDURING HEAVY MAINTENANCE, REF AEROMAN WO# 2026-228/1. NR# 2026-450769. CRACK INDICATION FOUND ON FR35 LH SIDE FWD FACE TO PRESSURE BULKHEAD FASTENER HOLE LOCATED AT LEVEL OF 1.5 INCH BELOW OF STR 30LH. CRACK DEPTH: 0.167 INCHES APPROX. CRACK POSITION: 9 AND 3 Oct 11, 2026 · N558JB · Airbus A320232 · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR YENA2026101500977Frame · crackedDURING HEAVY MAINTENANCE, REF AEROMAN WO# 2026-228/1. NR# 2026-450712. CRACK INDICATION ON FRAME 16 RH SIDE IN OPEN FASTENER HOLE 6, CRACK DIRECTION IS 10 O'CLOCK, CRACK DEPTH IS 0.110 INCH, AT FWD GALLEY AREA (1 EA ); "(RESOLVED ON W/O: 1486589 TASKCARD: NR-Oct 11, 2026 · N558JB · Airbus A320232 · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR YENA2026101500976Pressure Deck · crackedDURING HEAVY MAINTENANCE, REF AEROMAN WO# 2026-228/1. NR# 2026-450766. CRACK INDICATION FOUND ON FASTENER HOLE #4 OF FR 36 PRESSURE DECK MEMBRANE LOCATED AT Y1292. CRACK DIRECTION 10 O'CLOCK LOOKING AFT. CRACK D= 0.163 INCHES.; "(RESOLVED ON W/O: 1486589 TASKCOct 11, 2026 · N558JB · Airbus A320232 · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR YENA2026101500975Pressure Deck · crackedDURING HEAVY MAINTENANCE, REF AEROMAN WO# 2026-228/1. NR# 2026-450764. CRACK INDICATION FOUND ON FASTENER HOLE #7 OF FR36 PRESSURE DECK MEMBRANE LOCATED AT Y1292. CRACK DIRECTION 11 O'CLOCK LOOKING AFT. CRACK D= 0.140 INCHES.; "(RESOLVED ON W/O: 1486589 TASKCAOct 11, 2026 · N558JB · Airbus A320232 · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR YENA2026101500974Pressure Deck · crackedDURING HEAVY MAINTENANCE, REF AEROMAN WO# 2026-228/1. NR# 2026-450763. CRACK INDICATION FOUND ON FASTENER HOLE #5 OF FR36 PRESSURE DECK MEMBRANE LOCATED AT -Y1292. CRACK DIRECTION 12 O'CLOCK LOOKING AFT. CRACK D = 0.172 INCHES.; "(RESOLVED ON W/O: 1486589 TASKOct 11, 2026 · N588JB · Airbus A320232 · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR YENA2026101500973Pressure Deck · crackedDURING HEAVY MAINTENANCE, REF AEROMAN WO# 2026-228/1. NR# 2026-450762. CRACK INDICATION FOUND ON FASTENER HOLE #6 OF FR36 PRESSURE DECK MEMBRANE LOCATED AT -Y1292. CRACK DIRECTION 1 O'CLOCK LOOKING AFT. CRACK D= 0.145 INCHES.; "(RESOLVED ON W/O: 1486589 TASKCAOct 11, 2026 · N588JB · Airbus A320232 · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR YENA2026101500972Pressure Deck · crackedDURING HEAVY MAINTENANCE, REF AEROMAN WO# 2026-228/1. NR# 2026-450761. CRACK INDICATION FOUND ON FASTENER HOLE #7 OF FR36 PRESSURE DECK MEMBRANE LOCATED AT -Y1292. CRACK DIRECTION 6 O'CLOCK LOOKING AFT. CRACK D= 0.141 INCHES;"(RESOLVED ON W/O: 1486589 TASKCARDOct 11, 2026 · N588JB · Airbus A320232 · Fuselage Main, Structure