Service difficulty reports
1,771,708 reports of malfunctions and defects, newest first. Air carriers must report; general aviation reporting is voluntary.
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"
Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
SDR CALA2026050515997Trunnion · scratchedRIGHT MLG LWR IB BORE OF FWD TRUNION SUPPORT HAS SCRATCHES REAMED THE RH MLG LWR I/B BORE OF FWD TRUNION SUPPORT TO 1.5799", FOUND TO BE WITHIN LIMITS IAW SRM 57-20-90-2R-2 STEP 4. 51-20-01-0G-0 & SOPM 20-30-03. NO MORE DAMAGE FOUND .SDR CALA2026050515984Light · faultedEMER EXIT LIGHT LENS COVER AT FWD CLOSET DAMAGED. LIGHT WORKS AND IS SECURE. AFT END EPL OF THE FWD CLOSET LENS IS SECURE AND FUNCTION IS NORMAL. DEFERRED PER NEF REMOVED AND REPLACE EMERGENCY LIGHT IRW- TASK 33-51-14-960-801. OPS TEST GOOD.SDR CALA2026050515980Oven · odorOVEN SMELLS BAD G2 GALLEY OVEN 205 INSPECTED OVEN 205 AND OPS CHECK, VERIFIED WITH CREW MO UNUSUAL SMELLS PRESENT. OK FOR SERVICE.SDR DALA2026050502832Compressor · stalledDIVERTED TO DUB FOR LEFT ENGINE COMPRESSOR STALLS. FOUND VIGV'S DAMAGED, ENGINE WAS REPLACED. OPS CHECK GOOD. (8351798) AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED.SDR YENA2026050500448Bracket · contaminatedFLT 2662, BGI-JFK. L1 DOOR SLIDE WILL NOT ARM. YELLOW LEVER WILL NOT GO FLUSH; UPON INSPECTION, FOUND EXCESSIVE SEALANT ON FWD GIRT BAR BRACKET MOUNTING SCREWS. REMOVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT AND CLEANED FITTINGS FOR L1 DOOR. REF AMMS 52-11-31-, 53-11-00, OPS CHK OKSDR DALA2026050502821Frame · crackedCRACK ON CANTED FRAME AT Y=1200 AND PROJECTION. REPAIRED PER SRM 51-70-11-2R (1574671) (AIRCRAFT GROUNDED)SDR DALA2026050502820Fuel Tank · crackedCRACK ON WEB FUEL TANK X=56 APROX STA Y =696 AT LH CENTRAL FUEL TANK. REPAIRED PER ER/A 633561-14AD (1573556) (AIRCRAFT GROUNDED)SDR DALA2026050502827Slide · wrong partTARP WRONG INSTALLED ON TAIL CONE SLIDE DEPLOYMENT AT AFT ACCESSORIES COMPARTMENT. REPLACED AT TAIL CONE SLIDE (1573474) (AIRCRAFT GROUNDED)SDR ASAA2026050264582Door · no discrepancyMAIN CABIN DOOR 1L HARD TO OPEN WOULD GET STUCK HALF WAY. GROUNDED - YES. VISUAL CHECK OF 1L DOOR NORMAL NO DEFECTS NOTED OPERATED DOOR MULTIPLE TIMES FUNCTIONAL CHECK NORMAL ON GROUND OK TO CONITNUE.SDR SWAA2026050495220Spacer · missingSEAT 14F WILL NOT STAY IN UPRIGHT POSITION. SEAT BACK WILL STAY UPRIGHT WHEN NOT OCCUPAID;SEAT NOT USABLE. OK TO CONTINUE PER MEL 25-6-01 ALL 3 SEATS INOP 14 DEF. FOUND SEAT 14F TO BE MISSING SPACER; WASHER AND NUT ON THROUGH BOLT FOR BACK ASSEMBLY. REINSTSDR SWIA2026050275974Control Lever · warning messageFLAP FAIL CAUTION MESSAGE, RETURNED TO FIELD QRH DID NOT CLEAR MESSAGE. (FLIGHT 3952) INTERROGATED CMC FOUND FAULT CODE 27512014ACE, TROUBLESHOT PER FIM 27-51-00-810-802-A. DETERMINED LH OUTBOARD FLAP ACTUATOR NUMBER #4 CAUSING FAULT. COMPLIED WITH TASK CARDSDR AALA202605043320Engine · overtempAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: AN EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED DUE TO NR 2 ENGINE OVERHEAT LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON CLIMB OUT. AIRCRAFT AIR INTERRUPTED BACK TO AND LANDED SAFELY AT MIA. (OPEN).SDR AALA202605049542Gust Lock · faultedAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: 1L DOOR DID NOT OPEN ALL THE WAY ON ARRIVAL TO GATE. REPLACED FORWARD ENTRY DOOR GUIDE ARM GUST LOCK PIN. PER AMM 52-11-21. OPS CHECK GOOD.SDR AALA202605042745Threshold · unsecureAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: FORWARD LAVATORY DOOR HARD TO OPEN. REPLACED THRESHOLD INSERT AND INSTALLED THRESHOLD. PER CMM 25-40-00. DOOR OPERATES PROPERLY.SDR VNAA2026050417406Control Wheel · unserviceableSTEERING INOP CAUTION ON APPROACH PRIOR TO GEAR DOWN SELECTION. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE PILOT HAND WHEEL CONTROL IAW AMM 32-51-01-000/400-801-A01. PERFORMED OPERATIONAL TEST OF THE NOSE WHEEL STEERING IAW AMM 32-51-00-710-801-A01. THE OPERATIONAL CHECK GOODSDR CALA2026050415928Battery Pack · dischargedFOUND EPSU BATTERY EMER COMM L INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED EPSU BATTERY L, REF AMM 33-51-38. OPS CHECK NORMAL. OK TO CONTINUE.SDR CALA2026050415927Oxygen Mask · faultedO2 MASK DID NOT DROP ROWS 38DEF LOCKED BY TOMC FOR MAINT FERRY FLT. TOMC UNLOCKING AFTER FERRY. REFER TO LOG PAGE # 8716015 FOR O2 GENERATOR INSTALLATION, ACTIVATION AND OPERATIONAL CHECK REF LP 8715956 AUTO FAIL PRESSURIZATION UNCONTROLABLE ABOVE FL250 O2 MASSDR CALA2026050415926Unknown · odorBURNING ODOR REPORTED BY FA AFTER TOUCHDOWN. LOCATED IN AFT GALLEY. CREW REPORTS ODOR FROM AFT GALLEY NO SMOKE. DISAPATED AFTER LANDING. OVENS IN AFT GALLEY NEVER USED INFLIGHT. BREAKERS IN AFT GALLEY NONE FOUND OPEN. NO ODOR DURING START OF TROUBLESHOOTING ASDR CALA2026050415925Hydraulic System · leakingHYDRAULIC SYSTEM FLUID POOLING ON RIGHT WING BEHIND FLAP TRACK S HROUD . A SYS QTY 60 PERCENT. HYD RESERVOIR SYS A & B QTY WITHIN LIMITS. PERFORMED FIM TASK 28-10 TASK 808 HYD SYST EXTERNAL LEAKAGE CHECK AND FLUID LEVELS FOUND SYSA AT 87 AND SYS. B AT 93 BSDR CALA2026050415924Light · missingFLOOR PROXIMITY EMERGENCY LIGHT MISSING ON THE AISLE SIDE AT FORNITURE FROM SEATS 1F AND 3F. REMOVED AND REPLACED FLOOR PROXIMITY LIGHT ON THE AISLE SIDE FROM SEAT POSITIONS 1F AND 3F AS PER AMM TASK DMC-B787-A-33-51-06-00A-520A-A AND AMM TASK DMC-B787-A-33-51SDR CALA2026050415923Power Supply · failedEMERGENCY LIGHTS - OPERATIONAL CHECK EMERGENCY LIGHTS OPERATIONAL CHECK - AISLE AREA LIGHT FAILED ON RIGHT SIDE BETWEEN SEAT 21 TO 29. REMOVED AND REPLACED POWER SUPPLY ASSY IAW AMM 33-51-06. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD.SDR AALA202605047667Pump · leakingAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: DUE TO REPORTED SOF EVENT COMPLY WITH SOF TROUBLESHOOTING JOB CARD. REF. MIC #S 7297555, 7297635, AND 7298513. COMPLETED SOF JC 26L0021001. FOUND HAND PUMP FILL VALVE LEAKING SKYDROL UP INTO APU INLET. MAINTENANCE REPLACED HAND PUMP FILLSDR AALA202605041081Battery Pack · inoperativeAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: LEFT BATTERY PACK AT MAIN DECK CREW REST INOP. MAINTENANCE REPLACED LEFT BATTERY PACK AT MAIN DECK CREW REST IAW AMM 33-51-06 AND WDM 33-52-51.SDR AALA202605044503Power Supply · no testAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: ACCOMPLISHED EMERGENCY LIGHT TEST IAW/TC 72100005043. MAINTENANCE FOUND EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOP AT SEAT ROW 23H THRU 29H LEFT AND SIDE AISLE. REPLACED M33404 PWR SUPPLY DR 4R TEST OK.SDR AALA202605045115Power Supply · no testAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: DURING PS-CHECK FOUND ESPU INT LOAD AFT L FAILURE. MAINTENANCE REPLACED LH AFT EPSU IAW AMM 33-51-38 OPS CHK GOOD.SDR DALA2026050402807Frame · corrodedIN REFRRENCE AMDS 5211-6001-4R: AFTER REMOVAL OF SLIDE INDICATOR POSITION, CORROSION WAS FOUND ON FRAME WEB, R4 DOOR. CORROSION LEVEL 2. FRAME WEB, R4 DOOR WAS REPLACED IAW SRM 51-40-02-0G PAR. 4.B, PAR. 5.B, PAR. 6 .B AND PAR. 7.D. (1574721) AIRCRAFT WAS GRSDR DALA2026050402797Oxygen Box · brokenPAX OXY STORAGE OPEN /BROKEN ROW 48CDFG. REPLACED O2 ASSY PER A330 AMM 35-21. OK FOR SERVICE. (8589606) AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED.SDR DALA2026050402794Lug · corrodedLEFT MLG RIB 6 FWD LUG BORE CORROSION. COMPLIED WITH ERA 632580-14AD REV ORIGINAL. (1573659) AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED.SDR DALA2026050402791Generator · faultedDIV - TO RDU DUE TO ELEC GEN 1 FAULT WITH APU ON MEL. REPLACED #1 IDG. (LP 8699274 - AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED)SDR AALA202605041386Bottle · low pressureAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: R2 DOOR DAMPER AND EMERGENCY OPERATION CYLINDER PRESSURE LOW. SERVICED DOOR DAMPER AND EMERGENCY OPERATION CYLINDER PER JOB CARD 26L80052001.SDR AALA202605043885Bottle · low pressureAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: L3 DOOR DAMPER AND EMERGENCY OPERATION CYLINDER PRESSURE LOW. SERVICED DOOR DAMPER AND EMERGENCY OPERATION CYLINDER PER JOB CARD 26L80052001.SDR AALA202605043997Bottle · low pressureAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: L4 DOOR DAMPER AND EMERGENCY OPERATION CYLINDER PRESSURE LOW. SERVICED DOOR DAMPER AND EMERGENCY OPERATION CYLINDER PER JOB CARD 26L80052001.SDR AALA202605046036Bottle · low pressureAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: R4 DOOR DAMPER AND EMERGENCY OPERATION CYLINDER PRESSURE LOW. SERVICED DOOR DAMPER AND EMERGENCY OPERATION CYLINDER PER JOB CARD 26L80052001.SDR AALA202605041566Bottle · low pressureAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: R3 DOOR DAMPER AND EMERGENCY OPERATION CYLINDER PRESSURE LOW. SERVICED DOOR DAMPER AND EMERGENCY OPERATION CYLINDER PER JOB CARD 26L80052003.SDR AALA202605045906Bottle · low pressureAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: L2 DOOR DAMPER AND EMERGENCY OPERATION CYLINDER PRESSURE LOW. SERVICED DOOR DAMPER AND EMERGENCY OPERATION CYLINDER PER JOB CARD 26L80052001.SDR AALA202605042526Light · no testAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: CABIN EMERGENCY LIGHT BY SEAT ROW 6 IS INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE REPLACED LIGHT PER AMM 33-51-11.SDR ABXA20260502184Circuit Card · defectiveL ENG FIRE LP1 STATUS MSG. MEASURED RESISTANCE FROM M681 FIRE LOOP 1 DETECT CARD THROUGH PINS 19 AND 20 1.5K OHMS RESISTANCE CHECK GOOD IAW B767 SSM 26-11-01 REMOVED AND REPLACED M681 FIRE DETECT CARD IAW B767 AMM 26-11-01 OPS CHECK GOOD CLEANED UPPER AND LOWSDR A6WA202605028887Windshield · failedAT FL330 RIGHT FO WINDSHIELD SHATTERED. C/W QRH. WINDSHIELD HEAT WAS ON. NO PRESSURIZATION ISSUES. EMERGENCY DECLARED. NO MESSAGES PRESENT. AIRCRAFT REMOVED FROM SERVICE. REF WO# 347539 FOR WORK COMPLETED R & R RIGHT WINDSHIELD.SDR HNAA2026050400366Windshield · no discrepancyBIRD STRIKE DURING TAKEOFF. PERFORMED BIRDSTRIKE INSPECTION IAW 05-50-08. CLEANED BIRD REMAINS OFF WINDSHIELD. NO DAMAGE/DEFECTS NOTED. AIRCRAFT OK FOR SERVICE AT THIS TIMESDR FDEA202605020532Apu · faultedWHEN I TRIED TO SWITCH FROM EXTERNAL POWER TO APU POWER, THE APU WOULDN T HOLD THE LOAD. EVERYTHING IN THE COCKPIT FLICKERED WITH AUDIBLE CLICKING AND GRINDING SOUNDS AND THERE WAS A STRONG ELECTRICAL BURNING ODOR. SWITCHED BACK TO EXTERNAL POWER AND THESDR DXTA2026050407897Windshield · crackedRIGHT SIDE WINDOW CRACKED ON DECENT. FOLLOWED ABNORMAL PROCEDURE AND LANDED UNEVENTFULLY. YOU CAN FEEL IT FROM THE INSIDE. AND HEAVILY CRACKED AT THE TOP. WE HEARD IT IN FLIGHT. REMOVED RIGHT SIDE COCKPIT CRACKED WINDOW DUE TO IT CRACKING ON DECENT AND INSTALSDR SCNA20260504177Lamp · inoperativeEXTERIOR EMERGENCY LIGHT AFT OF LH WING TRAILING EDGE DOES NOT ILLUMINATE. RE-LAMPED AFT LH WING TRAILING EDGE EXTERIOR EMERGENCY LIGHT REF. AMM 33-51-04. OPS CHECK GOOD.SDR ABXA20260502183Smoke Detector · false activationBATHROOM SMOKE DETECTOR WENT OFF TWICE IN FLIGHT NO EICAS OR OTHER INDICATION OF FIRE.AFTER LANDING DEFERRED LAVATORY SMOKE DETECTION SYSTEM IAW ABX MEL 26-26-3-2 MX ACTIONS C/W PLACARD INSTALLED MBCB 08-30-2026. AND RETURNED A/C TO SERVICE.SDR DALA2026050302784Hmu · faultyDISCONTINUED TAKEOFF AT LESS THAN 10 KNOTS DUE TO LEFT ENGINE DID NOT ACCEL. HMU CHANGE IN PROGRESS. (LP: 8361006). AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDEDSDR DALA2026050202781Skin · ground damageAIRCRAFT SUSTAINED GROUND IMPACT DAMAGE DURING REPOSITIONING, RESULTING IN A DENT TO THE LH LOWER LATERAL SKIN PANEL AT FRAME 17LH S33L. TRIMMED OUT THE DENTED FUSELAGE SKIN, MANUFACTURED REPAIR PARTS ER/A 6341-14 PART 3 AND SRM 51-47-20 AND INSTALLED REPAIRSDR IXXA2026050201Stiffener · crackedBS 246 FLOORBEAM HAS A CRACKED VERTICAL STIFFENER ON FORWARD SIDE OF BEAM AT LBL 40SDR SWIA2026050177023Floor Support · corrodedFOUND MULTIPLE SPOTS OF CORROSION ALONG LT FLOOR SILL FROM BS 409+128 - 559. REMOVED CORROSION ALONG LT FLOOR SILL FROM BS 409+128 - 559 IAW SRM 51-21-06, AND REO 601R53-41-666, REV C, FOUND TO BE OUT OF LIMITS. REF CP 32313194 FOR WORK PERFORMED.SDR SWIA2026050176988Floor Support · corrodedFOUND MULTIPLE SPOTS OF CORROSION ON RT FLOOR SUPPORT FROM BS 409+128 - 559. COMPLIED WITH REO 601R-53-41-3434, REV-.SDR SWIA2026050176987Window Post · crackedLEFT WINDSHIELD SIDE POST SUPPORT FOUND CRACKED. REMOVED THE LT WINDSHIELD SIDE POST SUPPORT IAW SRM 51-42-06. LOCATED AND DRILLED FASTENER HOLES ON NEW SERVICEALE LT WINDSHIELD SIDE POST SUPPORT IAW SRM 51-40-11. INSTALLED 14EA RIVETS ON NEW SERVICEABLE LT SDR CALA2026082718974Skin · damagedDENT FROM BIRD STRIKE FWD OF LEFT AOA SKIN IAW SRM 53-10-01-1, 2024 T-3 .071 CHEM MILLED TO .040 IN POCKETS REF FIG 5. BLENDED DAMAGED AREA AND REMOVED PAINT REF SRM 53-00-01-1A-1 FIG103. NEEDS NDT PART 6 SRM 51-00-00 PROCEDURE 23. ACCOMPLISHED HFEC IAW 737 ND