Service difficulty reports

1,768,504 reports of malfunctions and defects, newest first. Air carriers must report; general aviation reporting is voluntary.

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SDR DALA2026102205819Frame · crackedCRACK ON FRAME BS 400 BTW STRINGERS 8R AND 9R AT CPAX. FRAME STA 400 BTW STRINGERS 8R AND 9R AT CPAX WAS REPAIRED PER ER/A 637351-14AD REV.ORIGINAL SECTION I PERMANENT REPAIR. (1876977) AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDEDOct 21, 2026 · N3764D · Boeing 737832 · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR AALA202610228350Apu · odorAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: DIRTY SOCK SMELL STARTED AFTER PUSH BACK AND CONTINUED THROUGHOUT THE AIRCRAFT DURING THE FLIGHT - MAINTENANCE ISOLATED THE SOURCE OF THE ODOR TO THE APU (OPEN)Oct 21, 2026 · N186US · Airbus A321211 · Airborne Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) SystemSDR AALA202610227748Oven · odorAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: RIGHT FORWARD GALLEY OVEN SMELLS STRONG OF ROTTEN FISH - MAINTENANCE REPLACED RIGHT FORWARD GALLEY OVEN PER AMM 25-35-19Oct 21, 2026 · N914UY · Airbus A321231 · Buffet/GalleysSDR AALA202610229854Sign · detachedAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: EXIT SIGN FELL OFF OF 1R DOOR - MAINTENANCE REPLACED R1 EXIT SIGN AND ACCOMPLISHED A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK PER AMM 33-51-16Oct 21, 2026 · N194UW · Airbus A321211 · Emergency LightingSDR DALA2026102205811Pin · misinstalledDURING R1 SURVIVAL KIT LANYARD ADJUSTMENT, FOUND GIRT BAR PARACHUTE PIN LACED BACKWARDS. REMOVED LACING & RELACED PARACHUTE PIN REF AMDS 2561-4002-RF. VERIFIED PIN LACING. (LP 9183186 - AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED)Oct 21, 2026 · N331DN · Airbus A321213 · Emergency EquipmentSDR DALA2026102205810Lanyard · misinstalledR1 DOOR SURVIVAL KIT LANYARD LOOP INSTALLED BACKWARDS & GIRT BAR NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED WITH RELEASE STRAP. INSTALLED SAFETY PIN & DISARMED R2 SLIDE PACK. REMOVED GIRT BAR FROM FLOOR FITTINGS & REROUTED SURVIVAL KIT LANYARD & RELEASE STRAP REF AMDS 2561-4002Oct 21, 2026 · N331DN · Airbus A321213 · Emergency EquipmentSDR DALA2026102205809Unknown · odorDECLARED AN EMERGENCY DUE TO DIRTY SOCK ODOR IN FWD CABIN. NO TROUBLE FOUND. LEVEL B DECONTAMINATION BEING PERFORMED. MAINTENANCE STILL IN PROGRESS. (LP: 9203806, AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED)Oct 21, 2026 · N369NB · Airbus A319114 · Air Distribution SystemSDR AALA202610210563Battery Pack · inoperativeAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: DURING PS CHECK FOUND R1 BOTH EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN LIGHTS AND ABOVE DOOR LIGHT INOP. REMOVED AND REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHTS BATTERY PACK SUPPLY IN FWD ENTRY IAW AMM 33-51-06.Oct 21, 2026 · N315RJ · Boeing 7378 · Emergency LightingSDR IPXA2026102153875Window · crackedARRIVAL FOUND L1 WINDOW CRACK.Oct 21, 2026 · N575UP · Boeing 74744AF · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR JGVR20261021002Skin · corrodedREPAIRED THE LH HORIZONTAL STABILIZER UPPER INBOARD SKIN BY TRIMMING OUT CORRODED AREA, PERFORMING NDT, FABRICATING AND INSTALLING REPAIR DOUBLER AND FILLERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ENGINEERING REPAIR ORDER.Oct 21, 2026 · N676QS · Cessna 680A · Horizontal Stabilizer, Plate/SkinSDR 2026FA0000884Brake Disc · fracturedBRAKE ROTOR HUB ASSEMBLY SEPARATED FROM FROM MAIN WHEEL ASSEMBLY AT BRAKE HUB WHEEL ATTACH FLANGE. WHEEL ATTACH BOLTS WERE SECURE AND BRAKE HUB FLANGE REMAINED ATTACHED TO WHEEL ASSEMBLY.Oct 21, 2026 · N521LM · Cirrus SR22 · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR 2026FA0000883Bracket · crackedWE HAVE FOUND CRACKED BRACKETS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE NOSE CENTER UPPER CHANNEL WHERE IT ATTACHES TO FRAME 1 DURING THE 60 MONTH INSPECTIONS. THE BRACKETS ARE CRACKED THE SAME WAY ON BOTH SIDES.Oct 21, 2026 · N5A · Emb EMB505 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR QEMY2026102100882Seal · crackedTHE SEAL-INTERSTAGE HPT ROTOR HAS CRACKS IN 4 LOCATIONS ON THE BAYONET TABS. THE CONDITION IS NOT SERVICEABLE OR REPAIRABLE. TO BE REPORTED I AW AMC-20 8A (J) ANY DEFECT IN A LIFE-CONTROLLED CRITICAL PART THAT CAUSES ITS RETIREMENT BEFORE THE COMPLETION OF ITOct 21, 2026 · N446L · Diamon DA40NG · Turbine SectionSDR JGVR20261021001Fitting · corrodedREMOVED THE CORRODED NOSE LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR FITTING ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLED NEW FITTING IAW STANDARD REPAIR.Oct 21, 2026 · N676QS · Cessna 680A · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach FittingsSDR DALA2026102105797Lamp · faultedSEAT 5J EMERGENCY LIGHT INTERMITTENT FLASHING ON AND OFF. REPLACED THE LAMP ASSY IAW AMM 33-51. (9524424) AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED.Oct 21, 2026 · N414DZ · Airbus A330941 · Emergency LightingSDR DALA2026102105795Seat Track · corrodedCABIN SEAT TRACK, FR 75 - 76, STRINGER 26L FOUND CORRODED. REPLACED THE SEAT TRACK IAW SRM 51-72-11-911-001. (1877062) AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED.Oct 21, 2026 · N408DX · Airbus A330941 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach FittingsSDR DALA2026102105785Spar Cap · crackedCRACK FOUND DURING INSPECTION OF LT WING REAR SPAR LOWER CAP AFT LEG, COMPLIED WITH ER/A 637410-14AD. (9540404) (AIRCRAFT GROUNDED).Oct 21, 2026 · N929AT · Boeing 717200 · Wing SparSDR DALA2026102105784Hinge Arm · corrodedCORROSION LEVEL 2 BEARING ELEVATOR HINGE ARM END FITTING 1, 2, 3, 5 AND 6 ON RH HORIZONTAL STABILIZER. REPLACED ELEVATOR HINGE-ARM END FITTING 1,2,3,5 AND 6 ON RT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER AS PER FAM AMM 55-16-42-000-001-A, AS PER FAM AMM 55-16-42-400-001-A. (LOct 21, 2026 · N117DX · Airbus A321211 · Elevator StructureSDR JJBA20261021005Lamp · inoperativeRIGHT WING/FUSELAGE FAIRING REAR EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED RT WING/FUSELAGE FAIRING REAR EMERGENCY LIGHT. OPS CHECKED SAT.Oct 21, 2026 · N14174 · Emb EMB145XR · Emergency LightingSDR 2026FA0000881Bracket · crackedFOUND CRACKED BRACKETS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE NOSE CENTER UPPER CHANNEL WHERE IT ATTACHES TO FRAME 1, FOUND DURING THE 60 MONTH INSPECTIONS. THE BRACKETS ARE CRACKED THE SAME WAY ON BOTH SIDES.Oct 21, 2026 · N92WL · Emb EMB505 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR FDEA202610211638Indicator · inoperativeL1 DOOR SLIDE RAFT PRESSURE LIGHT INOPERATIVE. L1 DOOR EVAC SLIDE REMOTE PRESS INDICATOR INOPERATIVE IAW MEL 25-61-02,Oct 21, 2026 · N583FE · Doug MD11F · Emergency EquipmentSDR FDEA202610211637Door Frame · crackedLEFT AFT PAX DOOR FRAME AT FR 73A BTWN STR 24 & 25L FOUND ONE CRACK AROUND THE RIVET HEAD OF THE SEAL RETAINER RUNOUT HOLE.Oct 21, 2026 · N745FD · Airbus A300B4622R · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR FDEA202610211636Seat Track · wornMAIN DECK CARGO BAY SEAT TRACK FOUND THE CROWN WORN AT BS 1009, X= -27.5.Oct 21, 2026 · N618FE · Doug MD11F · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach FittingsSDR FDEA202610211635Seat Track · wornMAIN DECK CARGO, SEAT TRACK CROWN WAS WORN AT BS 1009, X= -47.5.Oct 21, 2026 · N618FE · Doug MD11F · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach FittingsSDR FDEA202610211634Former · crackedLEFT WING, LEADING EDGE COMPARTMENT FORMER AT XOS 789.643 FOUND CRACKED ABOUT 0.5 INCHES.Oct 21, 2026 · N618FE · Doug MD11F · Wing Main, Frame StructureSDR FDEA202610211633Former · crackedLEFT WING, LEADING EDGE COMPARTMENT ATTACH FORMER AT XOS 939 FOUND CRACKED ABOUT 0.6 INCHES.Oct 21, 2026 · N618FE · Doug MD11F · Wing Main, Frame StructureSDR DALA2026102105783Pump · misconfiguredDIVERTED TO JFK DUE TO THE RT ENGINE OIL PUMP MISCONFIGURATION. REPLACED OIL PUMP. OPS CHECK OK. (9394640) AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED.Oct 21, 2026 · N405DX · Airbus A330941 · Engine Oil Distribution (Airframe Furnished)SDR 2026F00234Slide · misinstalledDURING R2 DOOR INSPECTION, FOUND ESCAPE SLIDE (PN: 7A1539-126) R2 DOOR INSTALLED ON L2 DOOR AND ESCAPCE SLIDE (PN: 7A1539-125) FOR L2 DOOR INSTALLED ON R2 DOOR. ESCAPE SLIDES ARE NOT INTERCHANGEABLE IAW IPC 25-62-02-01L.Oct 21, 2026 · N873CA · Airbus A330343 · Escape SlideSDR CALA2026102120487Oven · odorOVEN 711 STARTED TO SMOKE WHILE IN USE, CLEANED OVEN 711 BUT STILL SMELLING WHEN RUNNING. OVEN 711 HAD BURNED FOOD ODOR (NOT ELECTRICALLY ODOR). REMOVED AND REPLACED GALLEY OVEN 711 IAW AMM 25-32-00. PERFORMED AN OVEN OPS CHECK IAW AMM 25-32-00. OPS CHKD GOOct 21, 2026 · N29989 · Boeing 7879 · Buffet/GalleysSDR AALA202610234780Control Unit · fault messageAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: NON-NORMAL BRAKES CAUTION CHECKLIST ACCOMPLISHED. ASSOCIATED STATUS MESSAGES: TIRE PRESS SYSTEM, ANTISKID AND BRAKE CONTROLS.. DECESION MADE TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY, ARFF ROLLED AS A PRECAUTION 2TIRES BLEW ON LANDING AND PAX DEPPLAINED OOct 20, 2026 · N806AA · Boeing 7878 · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR AALA202610239011Battery · warning messageAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: DURING PERIODIC SERVICE CHECK, EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY UNIT 11WL FLAGGED BATTERY FAULT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY UNIT 11WL BATTERY PER AMM 33-51-38. OPS TEST GOOD.Oct 20, 2026 · N9018E · Airbus A319115 · Emergency LightingSDR AALA202610231336Bottle · low pressureAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: L1 PASSENGER DOOR ASSIST BOTTLE PRESSURE REQUIRES SERVICING. MAINTENANCE SERVICED LEFT ONE PASSENGER DOOR ASSIST BOTTLE. LEAK CHECK PERFORMED. NO DEFECT NOTED. REFERENCE AMM 52-10-00Oct 20, 2026 · N649AW · Airbus A320232 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR DXTA2026102310285Door · no discrepancyMAIN CABIN DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN SO WE EXITED THROUGH THE EMERGENCY EXIT. PERFORMED MED OPS TEST AND NOTED WARNING/INDICATION WAS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. DOOR OPEN INDICATION WOULD REMAIN ON WITH MED CLOSED. C/W MED WARNING/INDICATION SYSTEM TEST/RESET AND PERFOct 20, 2026 · N827QS · Textrn TEXTRON700 · Emergency ExitsSDR CALA2026102320536Skin · crackedDAMAGE FOUND ON FWD CARGO DOOR FWD LOWER EDGE. SEAL RETAINER IS BENT BUT NOT CRACKED. BLADE SEAL INTACT. FOUND 1 PULLED RIVET UPON INSPECTION REF AVO18626, PERFORMED REPAIR UP TO PARA D, STEP 3, TO INCLUDE STEP 5 & 6. PRESSURIZED ACFT AT STEP 7 TO 4 PSI AND Oct 20, 2026 · N771UA · Boeing 777222 · Cargo/Baggage DoorsSDR CALA2026102320533Computer · faultyFEEL DIFF PRESS ILLUMINATED AFTER TAKEOFF. DOES NOT GO OUT PERFORMED ELEV PITOT TUBE FLUSH TASK 27-31-17-170-801, NO BLOCKAGE NOTED, PERFORMED ELEV FEEL COMP LEAK TEST REF AMM TASK 27-31-17-790-801, FOUND ELEC FEEL COMP BELLOWS LEAKING AIR FROM DRAIN, WILL NOOct 20, 2026 · N76269 · Boeing 737824 · Elevator Tab Control SystemSDR CALA2026102320532Tube · disconnectedON TAKEOFF, RETRACTED LANDING GEAR, A LOUD NOISE, DRAG & VIBRATION THRU ACFT. UPON ARRIVAL AT GATE, FOUND RT AFT NLG DOOR ACTUATING TUBE SEPARATED FROM THE DOOR. THE ATTACHING SAFETY WIRE BROKE ALLOWING THE TUBE TO UNTHREAD FROM THE ROTARY ASSY & SEPARATED.Oct 20, 2026 · N227UA · Boeing 777222 · Landing Gear Door Retract SectionSDR YENA2026102200992Engine · stalledFLT 219, BOS-BOS. (ETOPS) AFTER ENGINE START THE NR 1 ENGINE RAN NORMALLY FOR A FEW MINUTES AND THEN STALLED ECAM- ENG 1 STALL.Oct 20, 2026 · N2151J · Airbus A321271NX · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR DALA2026102205827Indication Sys · false activationDIVERTED TO OPO DUE TO FWD CARGO DOOR INDICATION. UNABLE TO CONTINUE PER QRH. NON-REV AMT C/W OVERWEIGHT LANDING INSPECTION, APPLIED MEL FOR FWD CARGO DOOR INDICATION AND ACCOMPLISHED PDC.(9031138)(AIRCRAFT GROUNDED)Oct 20, 2026 · N828MH · Boeing 767432ER · Door Warning SystemSDR HYIA20261022001Beam · crackedDURING SCHEDULED ENGINE BEAM REPLACEMENT, UPON REMOVAL OF ENGINE BEAM A CRACK WAS VISUALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE INBOARD FACE OF THE ENGINE BEAM. THIS CRACK IS EMANATING FROM A FASTENER LOCATION COMMON TO THE INBOARD VERTICAL CROSS OVER BEAM UPRIGHT (OEM: 5654107-Oct 20, 2026 · N160PB · Cessna 402C · Nacelle/Pylon, Main FrameSDR DALA2026102205817Frame · crackedCRACK ON FRAME BS 500A BTW STRINGERS 8R AND 9R AT CPAX. FRAME BS 500A BTW STRINGERS 8R AND 9R AT CPAX WAS REPAIRED PER ER/A 637351-14AD REV. ORIGINAL SECTION I PERMANENT REPAIR. (1876957) AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDEDOct 20, 2026 · N3764D · Boeing 737832 · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR DALA2026102205816Frame · crackedCRACK ON FRAME STA 867 BTW LH STRINGER 8 AND LH STRINGER 9 AT PAX CABIN. FRAME STA 867 BTW LH STRINGER 8 AND LH STRINGER 9 AT PAX CABIN ( CPAX ) WAS REPAIRED PER ER/A 637351- 14AD REV.ORIGINAL SECTION I PERMANENT REPAIR. (1876766) AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDEDOct 20, 2026 · N3764D · Boeing 737832 · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR DALA2026102205815Support Angle · corrodedWHILE WORKING CC# 00086, FOUND CORROSION ON SHEAR WEB SUPPORT ANGLE , AT BS 1039, BL 0 - LBL 31, WL 208. FOUND CORROSION REMOVAL BLEND OUTS 1.2"X .8" X .013" AND 1.3" X .8" X.012" FROM AN ORIGINAL THICKNESS OF .063" PER B737-900ER SRM 53-70-51-1A-1. SHEAR WEOct 20, 2026 · N938DZ · Boeing 7379GPER · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR DALA2026102205814Skin · crackedCRACK ON LOWER SURFACE STAB STA 129.50 AND 10 IN TO FRONT SPAR AT RIGHT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER. LOWER SURFACE STAB STA 129.50 AND 10 IN TO FRONT SPAR AT RIGHT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER WAS REPAIRED PER B737 -800 SRM 55-10-01-2R REPAIR 11. (1875222) AIRCRAFT WAS GOct 20, 2026 · N3764D · Boeing 737832 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Plate/SkinSDR DALA2026102205813Skin · crackedCRACK ON LOWER SURFACE STAB STA 101.90 AND 14 IN TO REAR SPAR, ALSO ON STAB STA 129.50 AND 10 IN TO REAR SPAR AT LEFT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER. LOWER SURFACE STAB STA 101.90 AND 14 IN TO REAR SPAR, ALSO ON STAB STA 129.50 AND 10 IN TO REAR SPAR AT LEFT HORIZONTAOct 20, 2026 · N3764D · Boeing 737832 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Plate/SkinSDR DALA2026102205812Pressure Deck · crackedCRACKS ON PRESSURE DECK WEB BOTH FACES STA 633 BTW LBL40-45 VIEW LH MLG WHEEL WELL. PRESSURE DECK WEB BOTH FACES STA 633 BTW LBL40-45 VIEW FROM WINGBOX AND LH MLG WHELL WELL PER B737-800 SRM 57-10-10-2R REPAIR 3, ALTERNATIVE 2 AND B737-800 SRM 57-10- 10-2R REOct 20, 2026 · N3764D · Boeing 737832 · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR DXTA2026102210291Fuse · blownEVACUATION PATH LIGHTING UNDER SEAT FIVE, IS INOPERATIVE. THE "EMERGENCY LIGHT FAIL PREFLIGHT TEST" ABNORMAL PROCEDURES CHECKLIST WAS COMPLIED WITH. NO CHANGE IN STATUS AFTER CHARGE CYCLE. SEAT FIVE LIGHT STILL INOP. TROUBLESHOT FOUND FUSE HC002 BLOWN. REMOVOct 20, 2026 · N801QS · Textrn TEXTRON700 · Emergency LightingSDR CALA2026102220530Plate · corrodedAFT CARGO BAY, AFT LAV EXHAUST VENT BETWEEN FR 69 & FR 70, STR 30R - 33R HAD CORROSION ON LOWER, INBD SIDE AT CONTACT POINT OF VENT OUTLET & AIRFRAME. R & R THE PLATE, FR 69-70 S30-33R IAW SRM 53-41-00-210 -030-C1, SRM 53-41-11-283-065, & SRM 51-72-11-911-001Oct 20, 2026 · N438UA · Airbus A320232 · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR CALA2026102220528Battery · faultyFLASHLIGHT IN PILOT REST AREA FLASHING RED DURING TEST RED FLASH WHEN TEST. REMOVED FLASHLIGHT . REQUEST MEL. OK TO PLACE ON MEL. ITEM PLACED ON MEL. OK TO CONTINUE FLIGHT CREW REST AREA EMERGENCY TORCH AND BATTERY REPLAVED REF AMM DMC-B787-A-25-64-00-00B-921AOct 20, 2026 · N24990 · Boeing 7879 · Emergency EquipmentSDR CALA2026102220526Floor Support · crackedFWD CARGO, FRMS 28 - 34, STR 35R. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE FLOOR SUPPORT IAW SRM 51-42-11/001 2E, SRM 51-44-11/001, SRM 51-46-11/00 1, & SRM 51-75-12-911-002.Oct 20, 2026 · N836UA · Airbus A319131 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR CALA2026102220524Crossbeam · crackedBS 540, BL0 CROSSBEAM CRACKED. REMOVED AND REPLACED IAW SRM 51-40-02 AND DWG 143A5240 REV-.Oct 20, 2026 · N17529 · Boeing 7379 · Fuselage Main, Structure