Service difficulty reports

1,770,281 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'
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SDR DXTA2026101210089Light · inoperativeTHE EXTERIOR AFT OVERWING EMERGENCY LIGHT IS INOPERATIVE. REPLACED LIGHT ASSEMBLY. OPS CHECK GOOD. IAW MM 33-50-00Oct 8, 2026 · N376QS · Cessna 680SOV · Emergency LightingSDR DXTA2026101210086Brake · lockedUPON LANDING AND TAXI-IN THE RIGHT BRAKE IS CATCHING AND FEELS LIKE THE RIGHT TIRE IS LOCKED. NO FAULTS FOUND. OPS CHECK GOOD. IAW AMM MPP 09-20-01-500-801-AOct 8, 2026 · N491QS · Emb EMB505 · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR DXTA2026101210085Shim · defectiveIN CLIMB FL 410 TO FL 430, RECEIVED CAS CHECK DOORS AND CABIN DOOR OPEN. THERE WAS NO PRESSURE CHANGE BUT RAN THE CHECKLIST, ADVISED THE COMPANY AND DIVERTED TO A SUITABLE AIRPORT. AFTER BURNING FUEL TO MAKE LANDING WEIGHT, LANDED NORMALLY. WE DID HAVE THE Oct 8, 2026 · N846QS · Textrn TEXTRON700 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR DALA2026101205585Engine · bird ingestionPERFORMED AN AIR TURN BACK DUE TO NR 2 ENGINE BIRD STRIKE WITH VIBRATION AND ENGINE STALL ECAM MESSAGE. MTC FOUND FAN BLADE DAMAGE AND ENGINE REQUIRED BORESCOPE RESULTS WERE CLEAN. MTC REPLACED FAN BLADE SET AND PERFORMED WATER WASH OF ENGINE. (LP 9496934, 949Oct 8, 2026 · N339DN · Airbus A321213 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR CALA2026101220269Battery Pack · no testDURING EMERGENCY LIGHT TEST FOUND MULTIPLE INTERIOR LIGHTS IN FWD AND MID CABIN NOT TURNING ON OR TURNING OFF SHORTLY AFTER TEST START REPLACED BATTERY PACK M11613 IAW AMM 33-51-07-902-005-002. OP CHECKS GOOD.Oct 8, 2026 · N56859 · Boeing 757324 · Emergency LightingSDR CALA2026101220258Unknown · odorWHEN WE GOT ON THE PLANE THERE WAS A STRANGE ODOR OF BURNING PLASTIC WITH NO SMOKE. RUNNING THE LEFT AND RIGHT ENGINE. FOUND NO NOTICEBALE SMOKE. CREW CONFIRMED THEY DO NOT SMELL ANYTHING BY THE TIME MAINTENANCE ARRIVAL.Oct 8, 2026 · N17356 · Boeing 7378 · Air Distribution SystemSDR U2RA2026100900065Battery Pack · dischargedUPPER DECK DOOR, EMERGENCY BATTERY PACK DISCHARGED. BATTERY PACK REPLACED. OPS NORMALOct 8, 2026 · N702CA · Boeing 747412 · DoorsSDR AALA202610112305Bulb · inoperativeAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: APPEARS LIGHT BULB IS OUT ON THE EXIT SIGN ON CEILING FACING THE FRONT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED MERGENCY EXIT SIGN PER AMM 33-51-17-401.Oct 8, 2026 · N714US · Airbus A319112 · Emergency LightingSDR AALA202610110534Bottle · low pressureAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: DOOR 4L CHECK DOOR PRESSURE ANNUNCIATION IS PRESENT. MAINTENANCE SERVICED DOOR 4L DOOR DAMPER PER AMM 52-22-00. CKS OK.Oct 8, 2026 · N926UW · Airbus A321231 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR AALA202610114768Door Latch · out of adjustAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: FLIGHT DECK DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE USING DOOR HANDLE. MUST ENGAGE UNLOCK SWITCH TO OPEN DOOR. MAINTENANCE ADJUST FLIGHT DECK DOOR LATCH MECHANISM PER AMM 52-51-21. OPS CHECK GOOD.Oct 8, 2026 · N544UW · Airbus A321231 · Fixed Inner DoorsSDR AALA202610116860Bottle · low pressureAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: CABIN DOOR PRESSURE ALERT FOR THE L1 DOOR ON THE FORWARD FLIGHT ATTENDANT CONTROL PANEL. MAINTENANCE SERVICED L1 ENTRY DOOR ASSIST BOTTLE PER AMM 52-10-00. ALL CHECKS OK.Oct 8, 2026 · N524UW · Airbus A321231 · Door Warning SystemSDR AALA202610113069Battery · dischargedAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: FORWARD INBOARD FLIGHT ATTENDANT FLASHLIGHT BATTERY IS DEPLETED. MAINTENANCE RECEIVED NEW FORWARD INBOARD FLIGHT ATTENDANT FLASHLIGHT, TO BE INSTALLED ON CUSTOMERCARD 2525N017-001. NEW FLASHLIGHT INSPECTED PER CUSTOMER CARD 26C000Oct 8, 2026 · N8001N · Airbus A319115 · Emergency EquipmentSDR AALA202610107756Relay · fault messageAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: AN EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED AND THE AIRCRAFT DIVERTED TO MIA DUE TO THE FLIGHT CREW REPORTING ENGINE 2 EPR MODE FAULT N1 DEGRADED MODE - THE FLIGHT CREW PERFORMED QRH RESET BUT IT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL - THE AIRCRAFT LANDED SAFELY AT MIA WITHOUOct 8, 2026 · N910AU · Airbus A321231 · Engine Pressure Ratio (EPR)SDR AALA202610106569Probe · fault messageAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: AN EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED AND THE AIRCRAFT DIVERTED TO MIA DUE TO THE FLIGHT CREW REPORTING ENGINE 2 EPR MODE FAULT N1 DEGRADED MODE - THE FLIGHT CREW PERFORMED QRH RESET BUT IT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL - THE AIRCRAFT LANDED SAFELY AT MIA WITHOUOct 8, 2026 · N910AU · Airbus A321231 · Engine Pressure Ratio (EPR)SDR AALA202610101707Pin · corrodedAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: CORROSION ON NOSE LANDING GEAR CENTER APEX PIN - REPLACED APEX PIN PER AMM 32-21-27.Oct 8, 2026 · N544UW · Airbus A321231 · Nose/Tail Landing GearSDR AALA202610102981Bottle · low pressureAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: FORWARD LEFT EMERGENCY DOOR 833 DOOR DAMPER AND EMERGENCY OPERATION CYLINDER PRESSURE LOW - SERVICED DOOR DAMPER AND EMERGENCY OPERATION CYLINDER PER AMM 52-22-00Oct 8, 2026 · N509AY · Airbus A321231 · Emergency ExitsSDR AALA202610109353Flashlight · defectiveAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: FLIGHT ATTENDANT REPORTS 3 FLASHLIGHTS NEED REPLACED AT AFT LOCATIONS - MAINTENANCE REPLACED 3 AFT EMERGENCY FLASHLIGHTSOct 8, 2026 · N418AN · Airbus A321253NX · Emergency EquipmentSDR AALA202610101056Life Vest · tornAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: SPARE INFANT LIFE VEST KIT IS RIPPED AND EXPIRATION DATE IS UNREADABLE - MAINTENANCE REPLACED SPARE LIFE VEST WITH NEW SERVICIBLE ONE IAW AMM 25-66-00.Oct 8, 2026 · N994AN · Airbus A321231 · Life JacketSDR AALA202610109708Heat Exchanger · damagedAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: AN EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED DUE TO THE FLIGHT CREW REPORTING THAT CABIN PRESSURE CLIMBED OUT OF RANGE DURING CLIMB THROUGH 35000 FT - CABIN PRESSURE RETURNED TO LIMITS WHEN AIRCRAFT DESCENDED BELOW 30000 FT AND PACK FLOW SWITCH IN HIGH - COct 8, 2026 · N746UW · Airbus A319112 · Cabin Pressure Control SystemSDR AALA202610102525Handle · looseAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: FWD LEFT EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR ARM HANDLE LOOSE - TIGHTENED HANDLE IAW AMM 52-22-11Oct 8, 2026 · N156UW · Airbus A321211 · Emergency ExitsSDR AALA202610103430Bottle · low pressureAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: R4 DOOR DAMPER AND EMERGENCY OPERATION CYLINDER PRESSURE LOW. SERVICED DOOR DAMPER AND EMERGENCY OPERATION CYLINDER.Oct 8, 2026 · N909AM · Airbus A321231 · Service DoorsSDR AALA202610107543Battery · fault messageAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: PERFORMED EPSU SYSTEM TEST FOUND 13WL BATTERY MESSAGE. MAINTENANCE REPLACED 13WL EPSU BATTERY IAW AMM 33-51-38Oct 8, 2026 · N996AN · Airbus A321231 · Emergency LightingSDR DALA2026101005578Engine · bird ingestionON T/O ROLL POSSIBLE BIRD INGESTION ON RT ENGINE. HIGH VIBRATION MESSAGE ON ROTATION & CLIMB. N1 AS HIGH AS 9.0 IN CRUISE N1 VIB AROUND 5.2. PERFORM BIRD STRIKE INSPECTION IAW AMM 72-00-00-200-001-001-A. FOUND NR 2 ENGINE WITH FAN BLADE DAMAGE. INSTALLED PEOct 8, 2026 · N353NB · Airbus A319114 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR DALA2026100905577Tail Cone · puncturedTAIL CONE DECAL DAMAGED & PUNCTURED, REPLACED THE DECAL IAW MM 52-20. (9388108) (AIRCRAFT GROUNDED).Oct 8, 2026 · N921AT · Boeing 717200 · Aerodynamic FairingsSDR DALA2026100905574Web · crackedFOUND CRACK AT RT WEB ON BS 655-715, R & R WEB IAW SRM 53-00-55-2R-4. (1855606) (AICRAFT GROUNDED).Oct 8, 2026 · N978AT · Boeing 717200 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR YENA2026100900936Filter · dirtyFLT#8443, BOS-JFK. REF LP 4683513-2 OZONE FILTER NEED REPLACE DUE TO ODOR EVENT; R + R OZONE FILTER PER AMM 21-51-41Oct 8, 2026 · N4062J · Airbus A321271NX · Air Distribution SystemSDR YENA2026100900934Oil System · leakingFLT#101, FLL - LAX. STRONG OIL FUMES WITH PACK ONE ON. APU OR ENGINE BLEED IN USE. ( APU SYSTEM ). COMPLIED WITH INFO NOTICE 2017-T015 IDENTIFIED ODOR AS TYPE 1 , MAY BE EXTERNAL APU OIL LEAK, DECONTAMINATION LEVEL WAS ACCOMPLISHED PER TAM 21-00-00-Oct 8, 2026 · N947JB · Airbus A321231 · APU Oil SystemSDR AALA202610098477Bracket · brokenAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: FWD ENTRY DOOR ANNUNCIATION ILLUMINATED ABOVE 80 KNOTS AND WOULD NOT EXTINGUISH IN FLIGHT. DECESION MADE TO RETURN TO STL, EMERGENCY DECLARED AND AIRCRAFT LANDED OVERWEIGHT WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTNANCE REPLACED L1 DOOR SWITCH TARGET BRACOct 8, 2026 · N990AN · Boeing 737823 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR AALA202610097757Elec Connector · disconnectedAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN CLOSE DOOR 2L INOP. FOUND CONNECTOR D9539P LOSE AT CEILING PANEL , AFTER FIXED THIS CONNECTOR EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN WORKS FINE. IAW WDM 33-51-22.Oct 8, 2026 · N773AN · Boeing 777223 · Light System WiringSDR AALA202610094763Skin · corrodedAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: AFT CARGO SKIN CORROSION AT BS 767-807, STR 27R. ACCOMPLISHED REPAIR DOUBLER INSTALL AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS IAW EA 379610.Oct 8, 2026 · N810NN · Boeing 737823 · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR AALA202610094271Vapor Barrier · crackedAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: CRACK IN VAPOR BARRIER, RH WHEEL WELL, LOCATED STA 663 RBL 24.0APPROX. 2" IN LENGTH. ACCOMPLISHED REPAIR IAW AARD 57-10-10-9 RPR 9 3B./2/A AND SRM 57-10-10-2R2 PARA 6.Oct 8, 2026 · N811NN · Boeing 737823 · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR AALA202610098813Isolator · brokenAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: ISOLATOR MOUNT BROKEN ON AFT DOOR FRAME AT FWD ENTRY DOOR CUTOUT REMOVED BROKEN ISOLATOR AND INSTALLED NEW ISOLATOR IAW SRM 51-40-02. REMOVED BROKEN ISOLATOR AND REPLACED WITH NEW ISOLATOR IAW SRM 51-40-02.Oct 8, 2026 · N811NN · Boeing 737823 · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR IPXA2026100851661Strap · brokenMAJOR REPAIR, TRIM BACKING BROKEN STATION 7120. REPAIRED IAW EO-98860-REQ1Oct 8, 2026 · N578UP · Boeing 74745E · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR ASAA2026100869161Battery Pack · inoperativeRIGHT HAND AFT, R2 DOOR EMERGENCY BATTERY FAILED CAPACITY CHECK. SRXR430X. GROUNDED - YES. REMOVED AND REPLACED EMERGENCY BATTERY PACK AFT RH MO172 AND PERFORMED OPS CHECK TESTED GOOD. IAW AMM 33-51-06-960-802.Oct 8, 2026 · N964AK · Boeing 7379 · Emergency LightingSDR ABXA20261008463Fire Warning · false activationAFTER BLOCKOUT STATUS MSG " MN CARGO LOOP 2". PERFORMED AFOLTS TEST IAW AMM 26-10-00. NO FAULTS FOUND. MESSAGE CLEARED AFTER TEST. A/C RETURNED TO SERVICE.Oct 8, 2026 · N1427A · Boeing 767306 · Fire DetectionSDR SIMA20261008002Flashlight Assy · brokenAFT LH GALLEY EMERGENCY FLASHLIGHT AND ASSEMBLY BROKEN REF NRWC 090-SGF-03949. RAR AFT LH EMERGENCY GALLEY FLASHLIGHT AND CRADLE ASSEMBLY IAW AMM 33-51-01 OPS CHECK GOODOct 8, 2026 · N290NN · Emb ERJ170200LR · Emergency EquipmentSDR SIMA20261008001Warning Message · illuminatedDURING FLIGHT AT FL210, BLEED 1 LEAK EICAS AND ASSOCIATED YELLOW BAR ON BLEED 1 PUSH SWITCH. RAN QRH. EICAS REMAINED AFTER SHUTTING OFF BLEED 1 AND CROSSBLEED. AFTER SHUTTING OFF BLEED 2 EICAS WENT AWAY. BLEED 1 FAIL EICAS APPEARED SOON AFTER. DID NOT PUSH IN Oct 8, 2026 · N240NN · Emb ERJ170200LR · Bleed Air Indicating SystemSDR SIMA20261008003Monitor · failed(REPEATED EVENT) FOUND MODEM MANAGER TO BE INOP WITH STRONG ELECTRICAL BURNING ODOR MEL 44-16 - SES KNOWS SOMETHING IS UP WITH THE WIFI, THEY REQUESTED A HEALTH SCAN THE DAY BEFORETHE SMOKE EVENT. CONTACT SES AMCC AT (833) 995-7975 TO PROVISION THE MODMAN AND Oct 8, 2026 · N302RN · Emb ERJ170200LR · Data Recorders (Flight/Maintenance)SDR SIMA20261008004Handle · out of positionGATE AGENT HAD DIFFICULTY OPENING 1L DOOR. MTX CAME TO HELP OPEN DOOR. FOUND L1 DOOR HANDLE ALMOST ALL THE WAY UP, INSPECTED FOR PARTIAL SLIDE DEPLOYMENT, NO DEPLOYMENT WITH SLIDE. RECLOSED AND FULLY OPENED THE L1 DOOR IAW GHC AND SDS 52-10-00. NO DEFECTS NOTEOct 8, 2026 · N354CG · Emb ERJ170200LR · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR YENA2026100900933Pump · failedFLT 033, BOS-CDG. (ETOPS) AT PREFLIGHT APU START APU FUEL LO PR ECAM (APU FUEL PUMP). R & R APU FUEL PUMP IAW AMM 28-22-51. OPS & LEAK CHKD GOOD. FAULT IS CLEARED. MX-4 UPDATED. PLACARD RMVD.Oct 8, 2026 · N4073J · Airbus A321271NX · APU Engine Fuel and ControlSDR CALA2026100920252Light · inoperative31D, 35D, 50D, AND 52D PAX SEAT EMERGENCY PATH LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED LIGHT ASSY, ITEM GOOD FOR SVC, IAW AM 33-51-06.Oct 8, 2026 · N13954 · Boeing 7879 · Emergency LightingSDR CALA2026100920250Retainer · crackedSEAL RETAINER FOUND CRACK NEAR RADOME AREA BS 178, LBL 10. FABRICATED, LOCATED, AND DRILLED A NEW SEAL RETAINER IAW SRM 51-40-05-0G-0, DWG 141A2100, AND DWG 141A2175. INSTALLATION DOCUMENTED ON CARD 2024779-2000-0003, SEQ 100080598.Oct 8, 2026 · N27404 · Boeing 7379 · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR CALA2026100920248Retainer · crackedSEAL RETAINER FOUND CRACKED, NEAR RADOME AREA BS 178, LBL 11. FABRICATED, LOCATED, AND DRILLED NEW SEAL RETAINER IAW SRM 51-40-05-0G-0, DWG 141A2100, & DWG 141A2175. INSTALLATION DOCUMENTED ON CARD 2024779-2000-0003, SEQ 100080598.Oct 8, 2026 · N27404 · Boeing 7379 · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR CALA2026100920246Frame · crackedRIGHT FRAME 16 DOUBLE JOGGLE AREA HOLE 5, HAS A CRACK INDICATION IN CORNER DOUBLER LAYER AT 6 OCLOCK DIRECTION 100%. ACCOMPLISHED A REPAIR IAW REO L26059, REV IR, AND ECRA 5311-03084, REV A.Oct 8, 2026 · N824UA · Airbus A319131 · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR CALA2026100920244Battery Pack · faultedL1 DOOR, EXTERIOR EMERGENCY EXIT SLIDE LIGHT INOP AFTER RELAMPING LIGHT REF AMM 33-51-04-960-801, OPS CHECK FAILED. AFTER FURTHER TROUBLESHOOTING, FOUND ALL COMPONENTS RELATED TO BATTERY PACK M1675 WERE OFF. R & R BATTERY PACK M1675 IAW AMM 33-51-06-960-805. Oct 8, 2026 · N37277 · Boeing 737824 · Emergency LightingSDR CALA2026100920243Battery Pack · pax errorDUE TO FIRE AT SEAT 10D, ACCOMPLISHED A THOROUGH INSPECTION OF SEAT AND SURROUNDING AREA. FOUND SMOKE FROM PERSONAL MOBILE BATTERY SEAT 10D UNDER SEAT PAN. REMOVED IT. ACCOMPLISHED SMOKE/ODER INSPECTION IAW AMM DMC B787-A-05-51-99-99A-282A-A. INSPECTED BY Oct 8, 2026 · N29984 · Boeing 7879 · Passenger Compartment EquipmentSDR CALA2026100920241Battery · inoperativeFOUND L1 EXTERIOR SLIDE LIGHT INOPERATIVE, DURING A SERVICE CHECK. R & R L1 EXTERIOR EMERGENCY SLIDE LAMP IAW AMM 33-51-04-960-801. FOUND EMER BATTERY NOT HOLDING A CHARGE. R & R THE FWD OVERHEAD EMERGENCY BATTERY IAW AMM 33-51-06-960-805. OP CHECKED GOOD.Oct 8, 2026 · N62896 · Boeing 737924ER · Emergency LightingSDR QMLA2026100820077Unknown · odorPOTENT FUEL ODOR, AFTER TAKEOFF IN COCKPIT WITH PATIENT ON BOARD.Oct 8, 2026 · N151AC · Urocop EC130B4 · Air Distribution SystemSDR KCSA2026100859Fire Warning · false activationCARGO FIRE AFT. CORRECTIVE ACTION: NO SIGNS FIRE NOTED AND SUSPECTED ISSUE WAS DRY ICE CARRIED IAW CONDITIONAL INSPECTION B747 AMM 05-51-56, FIM 21-00 TASK 810 AND FIRE WARNING TEST. B747 AMM 26-11-00.Oct 8, 2026 · N740CK · Boeing 7474H6 · Fire DetectionSDR 2026FA0000824Trim Tab · faultedAILERON TRIM INDICATION, AILERON TRIM TAB POSITION INDICATION. INTERMITTENT ERRATIC FLICKERING OF THE AILERON TRIM INDICATION. SYMPTOM APPEARS RANDOMLY, UNRELATED TO TRIM POSITION OR FLIGHT PHASE, AND HAS PERSISTED ACROSS MULTIPLE COMPONENT REPLACEMENTS. AOct 8, 2026 · N814SS · Dhav DHC6 · Flight Control System