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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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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SDR DALA2026070603931Oil System · leakingAPU, PRIOR TO PUSH BACK WITH PACKS ON. A SMELL OF SMOKE ACCOMPANIED WITH A BANGING NOISE IT TAIL. AND VISIBLE SMOKE OBSERVCED BY GROUND CREW. NO ABNORAMAL INDICATIONS IN FLIGHT DECK. : R & R RECIRCULATION AIR FILTERS IAW AMM 21-25. REMOVED AND REPLACED APU, PJul 2, 2026 · N372DA · Boeing 737832 · APU Oil SystemSDR QXEA2026070600153Unknown · sparksPASSENGER REPORTED ELECTRICAL SPARKS OBSERVED MID FLIGHT WING RETRACTING FLAPS AND SPOILERS UP. REMOVED FROM SERVICE. EXTENDED FLAPS AND SLATS COMPLIED WITH VISUAL INSPECTION NO DEFECTS NOTED. COMPLIED WITH SPOILER SYSTEM OPERATIONAL TEST IAW AMM TASK 27-60-0Jul 2, 2026 · N624QX · Emb ERJ170200LR · Wing, Control SurfacesSDR SWIA2026070276444Acm · seizedRIGHT PACK AUTO FAIL. BURNING SMELL WITH HAZE THROUGH OUT THE AIRCRAFT. MEL 21-51-1ACAT C DUE 7/11/26 (FLIGHT 6215) MCI--DEFERRED PER MEL 21-51-1A. AIR-CONDITIONING PACKS FOR RT PACK INOPERATIVE. COMPLIED WITH ACCORDING TO MEL VERIFIED THAT RAM AIR Jul 2, 2026 · N718SK · Cndair CL6002C10 · Cabin Cooling SystemSDR SWIA2026070276443Window · crackedLEFT WINDOW INBOARD PLY COMPLETELY CRACKED ON DOWNWIND GOING 170KTS AND AT 2400MSL. DID NOT IMPACT ANYTHING. PERFORMED QRH AND LANDED NORMALLY. (FLIGHT 5566 ) REMOVED AND REPLACED LT COCKPIT WINDOW IAW AMM 56-12-01 AND COMPLIED WITH SKYWEST TASK CARD 56-220-1Jul 2, 2026 · N959SW · Cndair CL6002B19 · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR DXTA2026070608654Battery · faultedDURING CRUISE NOTICED THE CABIN EMER LIGHTS FLASHING ON THEN OFF SPORADICALLY. TOGGLED THE EMER LIGHT SWITCH OFF THEN ARM POSITION WITH NO CHANGE. INSTALLED FWD CUSTOMER SUPPLIED TESTED BATTERY IAW AMM 33-52-01. PERFORMED OPS CHECK, OPS CHKD GOOD, NO DEFECTS Jul 2, 2026 · N419QS · Emb EMB505 · Emergency LightingSDR DXTA2026070608657Switch · failedINTERIOR EMERGENCY LIGHTS ABOVE SEAT 2L AND 3R DO NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN EMER LIGHT SWITCH IS PLACED TO ON. LIGHTS ILLUMINATE NORMALLY WITH CABIN LIGHT SWITCH TO ON.Jul 2, 2026 · N744QS · Bombdr BD1001A10 · Emergency LightingSDR UIEA2026070200567Adc · faultedLOSS OF RT ADC, AND RT AOA IN FLIGHT WITH C/B TRIPPED. R & R RIGHT ADC IAW AMM 34-12-01-401, REV 116 & IPC 34-12-01-01B, REC 92. IAW FIM TASK 34-12 TASK 869 IAW CMC MSG 34653. PERFORMED GRD TEST OF RIGHT ADC IAW AMM 34-12-00/501. ALL TEST PASSED.Jul 2, 2026 · N476MC · Boeing 74747UF · Air Data ComputerSDR KY7A20260702001Powerpack · leakingGEAR FAILURE/E1 HYDRAULIC LEAK EMERGENCY GEAR EXTENSION. R & R MAIN HYDRAULIC PACK IAW MM 29-10-10 FCF SATISFACTORYJul 2, 2026 · N889DC · Frchld SA227DC · Hydraulic System, MainSDR AALA202607066735Handle · looseAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: LEVER TO ARM DOOR 3L IS LOOSE. MAINTENANCE TIGHTENED LOOSE DOOR ARMED LEVER HANDLE ON 3L PER AMM 52-22-11.Jul 2, 2026 · N521UW · Airbus A321231 · Emergency ExitsSDR AALA202607064932Dampener · low pressureAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: L2 DOOR DAMPER AND EMERGENCY OPERATION CYLINDER PRESSURE LOW. SERVICED DOOR DAMPER AND EMERGENCY OPERATION CYLINDER PER JOB CARD 26L80052003.Jul 2, 2026 · N991AU · Airbus A321231 · Emergency ExitsSDR AALA202607065735Bottle · low pressureAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: R4 DOOR DAMPER AND EMERGENCY OPERATION CYLINDER PRESSURE LOW. SERVICED DOOR DAMPER AND EMERGENCY OPERATION CYLINDER PER AMM 52-13-14.Jul 2, 2026 · N122NN · Airbus A321231 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR AALA202607067176Wire · brokenAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: SEAT ROW 25ABC EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE FOUND BROKEN WIRE, REPAIRED BROKEN WIRE PER ESPM 20-43-11 AND ACCOMPLISHED A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK OF THE EMERGENCY LIGHTING SYSTEM WITH NO ISSUES NOTED.Jul 2, 2026 · N421UW · Airbus A321253NX · Light System WiringSDR AALA202607062625Flashlight · no testAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: FLIGHT ATTENDANT JUMPSEAT 2R FLASHLIGHT IS INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE REPLACED FLASHLIGHT.Jul 2, 2026 · N919US · Airbus A321231 · Emergency EquipmentSDR AALA202607067389Wire · brokenAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: EMERGENCY LIGHT ON ISLE SEAT IN ROW 36 ABC INOPERATIVE AND WILL NOT ILLUMINATE. MAINTENANCE DISCOVERED CONNECTOR 7260VC14 WITH WHITE WIRE BROKE IN CONNECTOR, REPAIRED WHITE WIRE PER AAWRD 33-21-11 AND AWM 33-51-08. REASSEMBLED CONNECTOR Jul 2, 2026 · N991AU · Airbus A321231 · Light System WiringSDR AALA202607062119Bottle · low pressureAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: L1 DOOR DAMPER AND EMERGENCY OPERATION CYLINDER PRESSURE LOW. SERVICED DOOR DAMPER AND EMERGENCY OPERATION CYLINDER PER AMM 52-10-00.Jul 2, 2026 · N174US · Airbus A321211 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR AALA202607061165Handle · looseAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: ARMING LEVER ON 3R DOOR IS LOOSE AND REQUIRES TIGHTENING. MAINTENANCE TIGHTENED MOUNTING SCREW ON L3 DOOR ARMING HANDLE AS REQUIRED.Jul 2, 2026 · N549UW · Airbus A321231 · Emergency ExitsSDR AALA202607060759Wire · brokenAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: EMERGENCY LIGHT ON ISLE SEAT IN ROW 35 ABC INOPERATIVE AND WILL NOT ILLUMINATE. MAINTENANCE DISCOVERED CONNECTOR 7260VC14 WITH WHITE WIRE BROKE IN CONNECTOR, REPAIRED WHITE WIRE PER AAWRD 33-21-11 AND AWM 33-51-08. REASSEMBLED CONNECTORJul 2, 2026 · N991AU · Airbus A321231 · Light System WiringSDR AALA202607066281O-Ring · cutAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: AN EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED INBOUND INTO DFW DUE TO THE FLIGHT CREW REPORTING THAT ABOUT 50 MINUTES FROM DFW A HYDRAULIC GREEN RESERVOIR LOW LEVEL MESSAGE DISPLAYED. THE FLIGHT CREW REPORTED THAT THE PRESSURE REMAINED AT 3000 PSI WITH PUMPJul 2, 2026 · N9025B · Airbus A319115 · Hydraulic System, MainSDR AALA202607065372Bottle · low pressureAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: R1 DOOR DAMPER AND EMERGENCY OPERATION CYLINDER PRESSURE LOW. SERVICED DOOR DAMPER AND EMERGENCY OPERATION CYLINDER PER AMM 52-10-00.Jul 2, 2026 · N174US · Airbus A321211 · Service DoorsSDR AALA202607067805Bottle · low pressureAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: R3 DOOR DAMPER AND EMERGENCY OPERATION CYLINDER PRESSURE LOW. SERVICED DOOR DAMPER AND EMERGENCY OPERATION CYLINDER PER JOB CARD 26L80052003.Jul 2, 2026 · N991AU · Airbus A321231 · Emergency ExitsSDR SWAA2026070618014Slide · looseL1 DOOR SLIDE DISLODGE. RESECURED L1 DOOR ESCAPE SLIDE IAW AMM 25-66-01. NO DEFECTS NOTED. ACFT IS OKAY FOR SERVICE.Jul 2, 2026 · N8856S · Boeing 7378 · Escape SlideSDR SWAA2026070618013Slide · out of positionL1 DOOR EMERGENCY ESCAPE SLIDE NOT IN STOWED POSITION. SECURED FWD ENTRY DOOR SLIDE PER MT 725-61-06.Jul 2, 2026 · N7868K · Boeing 73779P · Escape SlideSDR SWAA2026070617726Flashlight · inoperativeFWD RT FA FLASHLIGHT DOES NOT CHARGE. OK TO CONTINUE PER MEL 25-12-01 SP1B AUTH 327245. REPLACED THE RT FWD FLASHLIGHT, OPS CHECKED GOOD IAW AMM 25-64-00. MEL CLEARED.Jul 2, 2026 · N8541W · Boeing 7378H4 · Emergency EquipmentSDR SWAA2026070618301Flashlight · inoperativeAFT F/A FLASHLIGHT INOPERATIVE. RESEATED FLASHLIGHT IAW AMM 25-64-00. OPS CHECKED GOOD.Jul 2, 2026 · N8556Z · Boeing 7378H4 · Emergency EquipmentSDR SWAA2026070618311Flashlight · inoperativeCAPTAIN`S EMERGENCY FLASHLIGHT LED INOPERATIVE, REMOVED AND REPLACED THE FLASHLIGHT IAW AMM 25-64-00-SWA-807-MAX-01.Jul 2, 2026 · N8818Q · Boeing 7378 · Emergency EquipmentSDR SWAA2026070617967Lens · missingUPON CABIN WALK, FOUND RT CABIN EMERGENCY LIGHT LENS MISSING ROW 4DEF. REPLACED RT CABIN AREA EMERGENCY LIGHT LENS ROW 4DEF IAW AMM 33-51-03.Jul 2, 2026 · N900WN · Boeing 7377H4 · Emergency LightingSDR SWAA2026070618303Lens · looseSEAT 14A FLOOR LEVEL EXIT SIGN LOOSE. REPLACED LENS IAW MM 33-51-14.Jul 2, 2026 · N8301J · Boeing 7378H4 · Emergency LightingSDR SWAA2026070618318Lens · dislodgedEMERGENCY EXIT SIGN MID CABIN, LENS DISLODGED. SNAPPED EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN LENS BACK ON IAW SIP.Jul 2, 2026 · N8535S · Boeing 7378H4 · Emergency LightingSDR SWAA2026070617949Handle · looseL2 DOOR ASSIST HANDLE ON DOOR FRAME IS LOOSE. SECURED L2 DOOR ASSIST HANDLE IAW AMM 25-21-25-420-801; STEP B.(5).Jul 2, 2026 · N966WN · Boeing 7377H4 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR SWAA2026070617948Handle · looseR1 DOOR ASSIST HANDLE ON AIRFRAME IS LOOSE. SECURED R1 DOOR ASSIST HANDLE IAW AMM 25-21-31-420-802.Jul 2, 2026 · N966WN · Boeing 7377H4 · Service DoorsSDR SWAA2026070617950Handle · looseR2 DOOR ASSIST HANDLE ON AIRFRAME IS LOOSE. SECURED R2 DOOR ASSIST HANDLE, ON THE AIRFRAME SIDEWALL IAW AMM 25-21-25-420-801, STEP B.(5).Jul 2, 2026 · N966WN · Boeing 7377H4 · Service DoorsSDR WX0A2026070632879Seat Track · corroded(AIRCRAFT NOT GROUNDED) (DEFECT DISCOVERED DURING AC HEAVY MX VISIT) NOSE FWD FUSELAGE CABIN FLOOR STRUCTURE, SEAT TRACK FOUND CORRODED AT Y1292 FR16 AREA / NOSE FWD FUSELAGE CABIN FLOOR STRUCTURE, SEAT TRACK AT Y1292 FR16 AREA WAS REPLACED AS PER SRM 51-72-Jul 2, 2026 · N290NV · Airbus A320214 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach FittingsSDR WX0A2026070632878Seat Track · corroded(AIRCRAFT NOT GROUNDED) (DEFECT DISCOVERED DURING AC HEAVY MX VISIT) NOSE FWD FUSELAGE CABIN FLOOR STRUCTURE, RAIL FOUND CORRODED AT Y503.2 FR16 AREA / NOSE FWD FUSELAGE CABIN FLOOR STRUCTURE, RAIL BTW FR12-16 AND Y503.2 REPLACED AS PER SRM 51-72-11-911-001 Jul 2, 2026 · N290NV · Airbus A320214 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach FittingsSDR WX0A2026070632877Shear Plate · corroded(AIRCRAFT NOT GROUNDED) (DEFECT DISCOVERED DURING AC HEAVY MX VISIT) AFT CARGO COMPARTMENT FLOOR STRUCTURE, SHEAR PLATE FOUND CORRODED AT STGR38LH BTW FR62-FR63 / AFT CARGO COMPARTMENT FLOOR STRUCTURE, AT STRG38LH BTW FR62-FR63 SHEAR PLATE REPLACED PER SRM Jul 2, 2026 · N290NV · Airbus A320214 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR WX0A2026070632876Web · corroded(AIRCRAFT NOT GROUNDED) (DEFECT DISCOVERED DURING AC HEAVY MX VISIT) NOSE FWD FUSELAGE CABIN FLOOR STRUCTURE, RH OUTBD WEB FOUND CORRODED AT FR16 AREA / NOSE FWD FUSELAGE CABIN FLOOR STRUCTURE R/H OUTBD WED AT FR 16 AREA REPLACED AS PER SRM 51-72-11-911-001 Jul 2, 2026 · N290NV · Airbus A320214 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR SCNA20260706281Hook · looseL1 GIRT BAR J-HOOK IS LOOSE. ADJUSTED L1 DOOR J-HOOK REF AMM 25-66-01. OPS CHECK GOOD ACFT OK FOR SERVICE.Jul 2, 2026 · N851SY · Boeing 7378K5 · Emergency EquipmentSDR KCSA2026070236Ballast · unserviceableR1 DOOR LIGHT INOP THROUGH TOUCH SCREEN. R & R R1 DOOR ENTRY LIGHT BALLAST IAW AMM 33-32-01. OPS CHECKED GOOD.Jul 2, 2026 · N770CK · Boeing 77736NER · Emergency LightingSDR A6WA202607028897Acm · faultedRT PACK TRIPPED OFF LINE 2 TIMES AT 80 PSI, PACK RESET EACH TIME, PACK HI TEMP CAUTION AT 30 DEG C PACK RESET PER QRH. NO PRESSURIZATION ISSUES. AIRCRAFT REMOVED FROM SERVICE, EMER DEPRESS SWITCH/ LIGHT PUSHED IN. DEACTIVATED BOTH A/C PACKS. DEACTIVATED Jul 2, 2026 · N433AW · Cndair CL6002B19 · Cabin Cooling SystemSDR REXA2026070601067Lamp · inoperativeSEVERAL LAMPS INOP IN EMERGENCY FLOOD LAMPS. R & R 8 EMERGENCY FLOODLIGHT LAMPS REF AMM 33-51-05. OPS CHECK GOOD.Jul 2, 2026 · N390CA · Cndair CL6002C10 · Emergency LightingSDR CALA2026070617568Wire · pulledEMERGENCY LIGHTS OPS TEST WITH THE TEST SWITCH, ROW 22C RED EMER LIGHT INOPERATIVE. WIRING PULLED OUT OF ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR. REPLACED SEAT 22 LIGHT ASSY AND HOUSING AND TESTED GOOD IAW AMM 33-51-11-403-036.Jul 2, 2026 · N57862 · Boeing 75733N · Light System WiringSDR CALA2026070617565Unknown · odorFA REPORTING BURNT RUBBER SMELL BY FLIGHT DECK. INSPECTED FORWORD GALLEY AND FLIGHT DECK , NO DEFECTS FOUND AT THIS TIMEJul 2, 2026 · N37297 · Boeing 7378 · Air Distribution SystemSDR CALA2026070617564Unknown · odorAFTER STARTING APU WE SMELL BURNED RUBBER SMEL IT GOES AWAY AND CYCLES BACK ABOUT EACH MINUTE. PERFORMED OPS TEST OF THE LH & RH AIR-CONDITIONING PACK. CYCLED BETWEEN FULL HOT AND FULL COLD TEMP SETTINGS. WENT THROUGH THE CABIN AND FLIGHT DECK TO SEE IF SMELJul 2, 2026 · N34137 · Boeing 757224 · Air Distribution SystemSDR CALA2026070617562Transceiver · faultedWXR FAIL AND PWS FAIL IN FLIGHT FOUND RADAR XCVR FAILURE DUE TO BLOWER FAN INOP. REMOVED AND REPLACED WX XCVR REF 34-43-41-000-801 / 400-801. ALSO REPLACED WX RADAR R/T MOUNT BLOWER ASSY REF 34-43-51-000-801 / 400-801. WX RADAR XCVR AND BLOWER OPS CKD NORMAL Jul 2, 2026 · N61886 · Boeing 737924ER · Weather Radar SystemSDR CALA2026070617559Sensor · faultedBRAKE 3 TEMP SENSOR ROSE TO 995C AND CAUSED HOT BRK ECAM IN FLT BRIEFED INBOUD CREW, STATED 5 MILES OUT NR 3 BRAKE TEMP SENSOR READS 900 PLUS C, AFTER LANDING TEMP SENSOR READ NORMAL IN THE GREEN RANGE, FIRE DEPT MET PLANE & INSPECTED FOR FIRE & GLOWING BRAKEJul 2, 2026 · N24510 · Airbus A321271NX · Overheat DetectionSDR CALA2026070617558Sensor · faultedLE FLAPS TRANSIT NO.4 LE DEVICE IN TRANSIT. PERFORMED FSEU BITE. GOT MESSAGE FOR MOST RECENT FLIGHT F4 PROX RETRACT MM 27-81222. REF FIM 27-88 TASK 805, CHECKED CURRENT STATUS OF F4 RETR PROX SWITCH SHOWED NEAR. HISTORY OF THIS MESSAGE ON MULTIPLE FLIGHT LEGSJul 2, 2026 · N37290 · Boeing 737824 · Leading Edge Slat Position Indicating SystemSDR CALA2026070217528Skin · damagedLIGHTNING STRIKE BS 275 AND STR 6 LH AT FUS. SKIN. FOUND TO BE OUT OF LIMITS, REQUIRE REPAIR. PERFORMED THE REPAIR TO FUSELAGE SKIN P/N 141A3112-1 IAW EC/RA 5310-08955. (REF AAR NR 1000081138) PERFORMED THE REPAIR TO FUSELAGE SKIN P/N 141A3112-1 IAW EC/RA 5310Jul 2, 2026 · N17565 · Boeing 7379 · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR DALA2026070503909Seat Track · corrodedLEVEL 2 CORROSION, UPPER FUSELAGE, AFT PAX CABIN, LONGITUDINAL FLOOR SEAT TRACK CORRODED AT Y765, FR65. REPLACED LONGITUDINAL FLOOR SEAT TRACK (ORIGINAL P/N 14N00031- 1003) AT Y 765 FROM FR 64 TO FR 68 IAW A320 SRM TASK 51-72-11- 911-001 PARAG 2C, AND INSTALLJul 2, 2026 · N352NW · Airbus A320212 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach FittingsSDR DALA2026070503908Intercostal · corrodedLEVEL 2 CORROSION, LOWER FUSELAGE, FWD CARGO COMPARTMENT, FROM FR 27 & 28, ON STR 38 LH, INTERCOSTAL LOWER SECTION WITH CORROSION. REPLACED INTERCOSTAL AT FWD CARGO COMPARMENT FROM FR27 AND FR28, AT STR 38 LT IAW A320 SRM 51-72-11-911-001 REV 158.00 DATED 01 Jul 2, 2026 · N352NW · Airbus A320212 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR AALA202607046797Slide Raft · dislodgedAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: FWD SERVICE DOOR ESCAPE SLIDE IS FALLING OUT OF THE BOTTOM OF ITS HOLDER. MAINTENANCE RESECURED FWD SERVICE DOOR SLIDE IAW AMM 25-66-01.Jul 2, 2026 · N919AN · Boeing 737823 · Escape SlideSDR AALA202607042304Slide Raft · low pressureAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: L1 DOOR SLIDE PACK PRESSURE IS LOW. MAINTENANCE REMOVED UNSERVICEABLE SLIDEPACK AND INSTALLED NEW SLIDE OACK IAWAMM 25-66-01.Jul 2, 2026 · N803NN · Boeing 737823 · Escape Slide