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 AALA202605211301Wire · brokenAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: DURING OPERATIONAL TEST OF EMERGENCY EVACUATION (EVAC) SIGNALING SYSTEM PER AMM TASK 23-73-00-710-026, MAINTENANCE NOTED LIGHTS ON 2064VU EVACUATION PANEL INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE FOUND WIRE 4450-DRB24 R AND B BROKEN. MAINENANCE RMay 20, 2026 · N424AN · Airbus A321253NX · Equipment/Furnishings WiringSDR AALA202605211662Bottle · low pressureAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: R2 DOOR DAMPER AND EMERGENCY OPERATION CYLINDER PRESSURE LOW. SERVICED DOOR DAMPER AND EMERGENCY OPERATION CYLINDER PER JOB CARD 26L80052003.May 20, 2026 · N196UW · Airbus A321211 · Emergency ExitsSDR IPXA2026052180694Skin · corrodedAFTER REMOVAL OF DME ANTENNA,, FOUND SIGNS OF CORROSION.May 20, 2026 · N412UP · Boeing 75724APF · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR IPXA2026052169974Spring · inoperativeEMER LIGHT GUARDED SWITCH SPRING INOP. REMOVED AND REPLACED EMER LIGHT PANEL IAW AMM 33-51-08. OPS CHECK GOOD.May 20, 2026 · N311UP · Boeing 76734AF · Emergency LightingSDR DALA2026052103120Coffeemaker · odorFWD FA SMELLED A DIRTY SOCKS SMELL AFTER TAKEOFF. SMELL DISSIPATED AFTER 5 MINS AND DID NOT RETURN. NO ABNORMAL ODORS IN THE FLIGHT DECK OR AFT GALLEY. REPLACED FORWARD COFFEEMAKER. (LP 8939196, 8939198 - AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED)May 20, 2026 · N303DU · Airbus BD5001A11 · Buffet/GalleysSDR DALA2026052103119Light · brokenSEAT MOUNTED ESCAPE LIGHT BROKEN AT 35ABC. REPLACED EMERG LIGHT HOUSING AT 35ABC. OPS OK PER MM-33-51. (8567983) AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDEDMay 20, 2026 · N823DX · Boeing 75726D · Emergency LightingSDR DALA2026052103111Wire · damagedEMERGENCY PATH LIGHT INOPERATIVE AT SEAT 30H. REPAIRED WIRING PER A330 AMM 33-51. OK FOR SERVICE. (8613242) AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED.May 20, 2026 · N416DX · Airbus A330941 · Light System WiringSDR DALA2026052103107Engine · failed-ATB/IFSD/DE- DUE TO RIGHT ENGINE FAILED ON CLIMB OUT OF ATL. ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN AND RETURNED TO ATL. REPLACED THE #2 ENGINE ON LOG PAGE 1600052. (LOG 8488448 - AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED).May 20, 2026 · N805DN · Boeing 737932ER · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR FDEA202605200624Battery Pack · inoperativeDURING MX PRE-FLIGHT FOUND R1 DOOR EXTERIOR EMERGENCY LIGHT, R1 DOOR EXIT SIGN, AND CENTER OVERHEAD SIGN INOP. AMM: 33-51-07-2-2 ALLOWED EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY TO CHARGE FOR 90 MINUTES. IT NOW TURNS ON BUT ONLY FOR 3 SECONDS. REMOVED AND REPLACED BATTMay 20, 2026 · N930FD · Boeing 7572Y0 · Emergency LightingSDR FDEA202605200623Flap · gougedGOUGE ON INBOARD FLAP LEADING EDGE AREA. RH WING (LATE FINDING) DAMAGE AT INBOARD FLAP LEADING EDGE AREA WAS REPAIRED OF RH WING. I.A.W. SRM 57-53- 01-2R REPAIR 2 FIGURE 201 REV. 94 DEC 15/2025May 20, 2026 · N111FE · Boeing 7673S2F · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR DXTA2026052108168Pin · out of alignmentWHILE CLOSING THE MAIN ENTRY DOOR, WHEN TRYING TO CLOSE THE DOOR, THE HANDLE IS VERY DIFFICULT TO GET DOWN INTO THE STOWED POSITION. WE ALLOWED THE DOOR TO GO TO THE FULL OPEN POSITION CHECKING THE DOOR PINS AND LOOKING FOR MISALIGNMENT. WE THEN LIFTED THE DMay 20, 2026 · N968QS · Cessna 680A · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR ABXA20260520218Elevator System · faultedDURING FLIGHT CONTROL, RIGHT ELEVATOR STOPS HALF WAY BEFORE FULL TRAVEL. CREW RETURNED TO THE GATE (BTB). MTC VERIFIED ELEVATOR INDICATION. C/W MAINT. PROCEDURE 27-08-7, DEFERRED PER MEL 27-08-7. PLACARD INSTALLED AND MBCB 5/30/2026 REPETITIVE INSPECTION REQUIMay 20, 2026 · N220CY · Boeing 767383 · Elevator Control SystemSDR OEJA202605210001Windshield · crackedTHE AIRCRAFT WAS AT CRUISE AND DURING THAT TIME THE CREW HEARD A LOUD BANG AND THEN NOTICED THAT THE RIGHT WINDSHIELD WAS CRACKED . CREW NOTIFIED ATC AND RAN THE QRH . AIRCRAFT LANDED SAFELY AT KPWAMay 20, 2026 · N745K · Lear 45LEAR · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR QMLA2026052020031Blower · smokeSMOKE AND FUMES IN CABIN/COCKPIT FROM SUSPECTED AIR CONDITIONER BLOWER ISSUEMay 20, 2026 · N407LS · Bell 407 · Air Distribution FanSDR DALA2026052103097Oil System · leakingCREW REPORTS MUSTY HAZE IN CABIN, APU RUNNING PACKS OFF. TURNED ON PACKS, MADE ISSUE WORSE. WOULD NOT DISSAPATE UNTIL PACKS AND APU SHUT DOWN. OPENED APU ACCESS DOORS FOR INSPECTION IAW AMM 52-41. INITIAL VISUAL INSPECTION, FOUND LARGE QTY OF OIL IN APU INLETMay 20, 2026 · N356NW · Airbus A320212 · APU Oil SystemSDR MASA2026052000026Power Supply · inoperativeEMERGENCY LIGHT OVER 1ST CLASS SEATS INOP. R & R EMERGENCY LIGHT POWER UNIT ASSYMay 20, 2026 · N87302 · Emb ERJ170200LL · Emergency LightingSDR 2026FA0000419Magneto · out of adjustENGINE WAS INSTALLED JULY 2025. TIME SINCE OVERHAUL IS 100 HOURS. FOUND ENGINE DAMAGE DUE TO LEFT MAG BEING ADVANCED 15 DEGREES. PULLED ENGINE AND SHIPPED BACK TO AVIAN AERONAUTICS FOR REPAIR.May 20, 2026 · N556PA · Piper PA28140 · Magneto/DistributorSDR SWAA2026052004872Shutoff Valve · leakingDURING CLIMB WE RECIEVED A M/C LIGHT OVHT/DEL ASSOCIATED WITH NR 2 ENGINE OVERHEAT LIGHT FOLLOWED THE QRC FOLLOWED BY THE QRH THE LIGHT EXTINGUISH ONCE WE BROUGHT THE T/R DOWN TO 40%. PERFORMED FIM 26-10 TASK 805. PERFORMED ENGINE/APU FIRE DETECTION CONTROL May 20, 2026 · N474WN · Boeing 7377H4 · Pneumatic Distribution SystemSDR QR9R2026052000001Control Lever · out of limitsRECEIVED CONTROL LEVER ASSY FROM AIRBUS UNSERVICEABLE. MEASURED .030" AROUND SLIP BUSHING, MAX ALLOWED IS .019".May 20, 2026 · Bolkms BK117C2 · Main Rotor HeadSDR ABXA20260520217Pitot Tube · defectiveDURING TAXI, CAPT'S PITOT HEAT INOP. CREW RETURNED TO THE GATE (BTB). MTC REMOVED AND REPLACED LH UPPER PITOT-STATIC PROBE PER AMM 34-11-01. LEAK CK AND HEAT TEST GOOD. PERF LH AND RH ENGINE IDLE RUNS PER AMM 71-00-00. OPS CK GOOD. A/C REMAINS RVSM COMPLIANT.May 20, 2026 · N362CM · Boeing 767338 · Pitot/Static SystemSDR SIMA20260520001Signal Cond Unit · failedFUEL 1 LO LEVEL SHORTLY AFTER TAKE OFF. COMPLIED WITH QRH FOR PROCEDURE AND CROSS-CHECKED MEL 28-20 TO ENSURE IT WAS NOT RELATED. MESSAGE PERSIST UNTIL LANDING ROLL OUT. EMERGENCY DECLARED. RAR FUEL CONDITIONING UNIT IAW EMB AMM 28-41-03. REFERENCE AML PAGE 11May 20, 2026 · N266NN · Emb ERJ170200LR · Fuel Indicating SystemSDR DALA2026052003096Skin · corrodedLEVEL 2 CORROSION FOUND ON THE EXTERNAL FUSELAGE SKIN SURFACE NEAR FR 35 AND STGR 1R AND 1L. BLENDED SKIN PER ER/A 634142-14 PRI REV 0,1,2 AND REV ORIGINAL MIN REMAINING THICKNESS WAS .060. (LP 1602651 - AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED)May 20, 2026 · N305DU · Airbus BD5001A11 · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR 2026FA0000414Seal · wrong partDURING THE DISASSEMBLY OF RR XWB-97K EGB EG0527, THE PRESENCE OF A DYNAMIC SEAL P/N NOT LISTED IN THE APPROVED DATA FOR XWB 97K AT POSITION 14-320 WAS OBSERVED. THE MOUNTED P/N IS: 90C24604 "JOINT ASSEMBLY, ROTATING EE361628-1". THE P/NS SPECIFIED IN RR XWBMay 20, 2026 · Airbus A300* · Turbine Engine Accessory DriveSDR 2026FA0000413Check Valve · stuckUPON REMOVAL OF THE OIL CHECK VALVE FOR ROUTINE TESTING, THE AMT NOTICED NO OIL FLOWED OUT OF THE LINE GOING TO THE 6&7 BEARING. THE CHECK VALVE WAS FOUND TO BE STICKING OPEN ALLOWING OIL TO FLOW BACK INTO THE GEARBOX WHICH COULD DELAY OIL FLOW TO THE BEARINGMay 20, 2026 · N301J · Bell 206L4 · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR CALA2026052016415Battery Pack · faultedRT INTERIOR OVERWING EXIT EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE, ALONG WITH MIDDLE ISLE EXIT SIGN R&R STA 565 WL 213 RBL 68 EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT BATTERY PACK IAW AMM 33-51-06-960-805.May 20, 2026 · N77539 · Boeing 737824 · Emergency LightingSDR CALA2026052016413Battery · failedEMERGENCY LIGHT AT DOOR 4R DOES NOT LIGHT UP DURING OPS CHECK MAINT MSG:33-11408. CLASS 08-DOR 4 RH PIME WELLS CONTROL UNIT BATTERY POWER IS FAILED. EMERGENCY WELLS BATTERY REPLACED IAW AMM 33-51-07-02A-520/ 720A-A.TEST SATISFACTORY.May 20, 2026 · N24973 · Boeing 7879 · Emergency LightingSDR JR2R20260520864Doubler · corrodedFWD WET AREA FR16 L/H FWD DOUBLER CORRODED. REPLACED PER SRM.May 20, 2026 · N86316 · Emb ERJ170200LL · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR ABXA20260520216Circuit Card · faultedDURING PUSHBACK, FIRE/OVHT SYS EICAS MSG. CREW ACCOMPLISHED QRH 8.35. MSG CLEARED THEN REAPPEARED ON FINAL. MTC SWAPPED LT ENG LP2 FIRE DETECTION CARD (M682) AND R/H ENG LP2 FIRE DETECTION CARD (M684) IAW B767 AMM 26-10-01. OPS CHECK GOOD. A/C REMAINS NO ETOPSMay 20, 2026 · N764CK · Boeing 7673P6 · Fire DetectionSDR JR2R20260520868Floorbeam · corrodedFWD WET AREA LBL11 FR19 FLOORBEAM CORRODED. REMOVED AND REPLACED REPAIR.May 20, 2026 · N86316 · Emb ERJ170200LL · Fuselage Main, Floor BeamSDR SWIA2026051977322Intercostal · out of limitsUPON REMOVAL OF PAX DOOR INNER SKIN FOUND PREVIOUSLY PLUG REPAIR ON AFT DD4 INTERCOSTAL REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. INSTALLED NEW INTERCOSTAL AFT DD4 ON PAX DOOR IAW SRM 51-42-06 AND DWG 601R31702 REV N. LEAK CHECKED GOOD.May 19, 2026 · N936SW · Cndair CL6002B19 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR SWIA2026051977321Intercostal · corrodedUPON REMOVAL OF PAX DOOR INNER SKIN FOUND CORROSION ON MID DD4 INTERCOSTAL MX 32285045 C-CHECK RO 9262026REPLACED WITH NEW PAX DOOR MID DD4 INTERCOSTAL AND NEW CLEAT IAW CRJ 200 SRM 51-42-06 AND CRJ 200 SRM 51-42-21 AND DWG 601R31702 REV N COMPLIED WITH WITMay 19, 2026 · N936SW · Cndair CL6002B19 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR SWIA2026051977318Intercostal · corrodedON REMOVAL OF PAX DOOR INNER SKIN FOUND CORROSION ON MID DD1 INTERCOSTAL. EVALUATED LIMITS PAX DOOR MID DD1 INTERCOSTAL HAS EXFOLIATED CORROSION ON 2 ELEMENT OUT OF LIMITS IAW SRM 52-00-00. INSTALLED A NEW PAX DOOR MID DD1 INTERCOSTAL IAW SRM 51-42-06, SRM May 19, 2026 · N936SW · Cndair CL6002B19 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR SWIA2026051977316Intercostal · corrodedUPON REMOVAL OF PAX DOOR INNER SKIN FOUND CORROSION ON FWD DD3 INTERCOSTAL. PAX DOOR FWD DD3 INTERCOSTAL HAS EXFOLIATED CORROSION ON 2 ELEMENT OUT OF LIMITS IAW SRM 52-00-00. REPLACE INTERCOSTAL INSTALLED NEW PAX DOOR INTERCOSTAL IAW SRM 51-42-06 AND DWG 601May 19, 2026 · N936SW · Cndair CL6002B19 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR SWIA2026051977313Intercostal · corrodedON REMOVAL OF PAX DOOR INNER SKIN FOUND CORROSION ON AFT DD6 INTERCOSTAL. PAX DOOR AFT DD6 INTERCOSTAL HAS EXFOLIATED CORROSION ON 2 ELEMENT OUT OF LIMITS IAW SRM 52-00-00. REMOVED INTERCOSTAL IAW SRM 51-42-06. INSTALLED NEW INTERCOSTAL IAW SRM 51-42-06 AND May 19, 2026 · N936SW · Cndair CL6002B19 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR SWIA2026051977312Intercostal · corrodedUPON REMOVAL OF PAX DOOR INNER SKIN FOUND CORROSION ON MID DD3 INTERCOSTAL . REMOVED AND INSTALLED NEW PAX DOOR MID DD3 INTERCOSTAL IAW SRM 51-42-06 AND SRM 51-42-21 AND DWG 601R31702 REV N, LEAK CHECK WAS GOOD,May 19, 2026 · N936SW · Cndair CL6002B19 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR SWIA2026051977311Skin · corrodedUPON REMOVAL OF PAX DOOR INNER SKIN FOUND CORROSION ON FRAME AT FS 31356. REMOVED AND INSTALLED NEW CLEAT AND NEW FRAME AT FS 31356 IAW SRM 51-42-06 AND DWG 601R31702 REV N, PRESSURE LEAK CHECK WAS GOOD.May 19, 2026 · N936SW · Cndair CL6002B19 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR SWIA2026051977310Skin · corrodedUPON REMOVAL OF PAX DOOR INNER SKIN FOUND CORROSION ON AFT DD5 INTERCOSTAL. PAX DOOR AFT DD5 INTERCOSTAL HAS EXFOLIATED CORROSION ON 2 ELEMENT OUT OF LIMITS IAW SRM 52-00-00DRILLED AND LOCATED NEW AFT DD5 INTERCOSTAL IAW SRM 51-42-06 AND DWG 601R31702 REV N May 19, 2026 · N936SW · Cndair CL6002B19 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR 2026FA0000771Bushing · defectiveTHE RIGHT 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.May 19, 2026 · N24249 · Cessna 172S · Main Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR SWIA2026051977209Frame · corrodedFWD SIDE OF FRAME 559.112 HAS EVIDENCE OF CORROSION BTWN STR 26L - 26R. REMOVED DESCREPANT FRAME ANGLE LOCATED, DRILLED, AND INSTALLED NEW SERVICEABLE ANGLE IAW SRM 51-42-06, 51-42-21, 51-23-00, 51-25-06, 51-25-00 .May 19, 2026 · N455SW · Cndair CL6002B19 · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR SWIA2026051977190Intercostal · corrodedFOUND PAX DOOR FWD DD2 INTERCOSTAL TO BE CORRODED. PAX DOOR INTERCOSTAL AT DD2 FWD WAS REMOVED & REPLACED IAW SRM 51-42-06-00. COMPLETED TASK CARD 51-900-1003-SKY. NO WEIGHT CHANGE. REF CONTINUATION CARD FOR WORK PERFORMED.May 19, 2026 · N455SW · Cndair CL6002B19 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR 4VAA202605190019Frame · chafedDURING INSPECTION, CHAFE DAMAGE WAS FOUND AT THE FORWARD CARGO DOOR RAIL FRAME. THE FORWARD CARGO DOOR RAIL FRAME WAS REPAIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SAAB STATEMENT 2000SDS060682.May 19, 2026 · N749SA · Saab 2000SAAB · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR 4VAA202605190014Skin · corrodedDURING INSPECTION, CORROSION WAS FOUND ON RIGHT WING TRAILING EDGE TOP SKIN OUTBOARD OF NACELLE. IT WAS REPAIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SAAB STATEMENT 2000SDS060668.May 19, 2026 · N749SA · Saab 2000SAAB · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR SWIA2026051976994Door Sill · corrodedFOUND CORROSION IN MULTIPLE AREAS ON PAX DOOR LOWER SILL UNDER FUSELAGE SIDE HALF HINGE BETWEEN BS 310 - 349. COMPLIED WITH REO 601R-53-21-3820 REV-.May 19, 2026 · N477CA · Cndair CL6002B19 · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR VNAA202607300015Intercostal · corrodedCORROSION ON INTERCOSTAL BTW WS=29.00 AND WS=48.95 AT RT WING INTERNAL AUXILIARY REAR SPAR. INTERCOSTAL BTW WS 29.00 AND WS 48.95 AT RH WING INTERNAL AUXILIARY REAR SPAR WAS REPLACED IAW SRM 51-42-21-001-001-A01.May 19, 2026 · N644NN · Cndair CL6002D24 · Wing Miscellaneous StructureSDR VNAA202607300014Bracket · corrodedCORROSION ON LIGHT SUPPORT (2EAS) BTW WS 29.00 AND WS 48.00 AT LT & RT WING INTERNAL AUXILIARY REAR SPAR. LIGHT SUPPORT (2EAS) BTW WS=29.00 AND WS=48.00 AT LT & RT WING INTERNAL AUXILIARY REAR SPAR WERE EVALUATE AND FOUND WITH EXCESSIVE CORROSION IAW SRM 51-10May 19, 2026 · N644NN · Cndair CL6002D24 · Wing Miscellaneous StructureSDR VNAA202607300013Angle · corrodedCORROSION ON ANGLE (2EAS) ON BTW WS=0.00 AND WS=29.00 AT LH/RH WING AUXILIARY INTERNAL REAR SPAR. CORROSION ON ANGLE ON BTW WS=0.00 AND WS=29.00 AT RH WING AUXILIARY INTERNAL REAR SPAR WAS REMOVED AND EVALUATED WITHIN OF LIMITS PER SRM 51-21-06-001-001-A01 May 19, 2026 · N644NN · Cndair CL6002D24 · Wing Miscellaneous StructureSDR VNAA202607300011Web · crackedCRACK ON WEB BTW BS 195 TO BS 205 & WL79.5(RT SIDE) ON INTERNAL STRUCTURE AT FWD EQUIPMENT COMPARTMENT. WEB BTW FS195 TO FS 205 & WL 79.5 RT SIDE ON INTERNAL STRUCTURE AT FWD EQUIPMENT COMPARTMENT WAS REPAIRED PER REO 670-53-11-509 REV. E. AND REO 690-53-11-2May 19, 2026 · N644NN · Cndair CL6002D24 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR VNAA202607300010Wire Harness · corrodedCORROSION ON SUPPORT OF ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS PX02P1, PX02J1 AND PX10J1 ON LH/RH WING INTERNAL REAR SPAR. SUPPORTS OF ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS PX02P1, PX02J1 AND PX10J1 ON LH/RH WING INTERNAL REAR SPAR WERE REPLACED PER CRJ-900 SRM 51-42-06-001-001-0A1 AND CRJMay 19, 2026 · N644NN · Cndair CL6002D24 · Wing System WiringSDR X2ZR2026072804022Drive Shaft · wornFUEL CONTROL UNIT P/N 897801-2 S/N 2173786 WAS INSPECTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH WOODWARD INSPECTION CRITERIA CONTAINED IN WG60183. “VESPEL” STUB DRIVESHAFT PN: 3499-096 INTERNAL SPLINES WERE FOUND WORN BEYOND COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL LIMITS.May 19, 2026 · Fuel Control/Turbine EnginesSDR REXA2026070301066Stringer · corrodedCORROSION ON STRG 26R BTW FS 333.00 TO 364.00 AT FUSELAGE INTERNAL STRUCTURE. DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION ON STGR 26 STRG 26R BTW FS 333.00 TO 364.00 AT FUSELAGE INTERNAL STRUCTURE WAS REPLACED PER CRJ900 SRM 51-42-06-001-001-A01, SRM 51-42-21-001-001-A01 ANDMay 19, 2026 · N927XJ · Cndair CL6002D24 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer