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 DALA2026042502625Support · corrodedCORROSION LOWER SILL LOCATED AT FR 68 LH SIDE AT AFT GALLEY AREA (SSI 534147). PERFORMED PERMANENT REPAIR ON LOWER SILL LOCATED AT LEVEL FR68 LH SIDE AFT GALLEY AREA AS PER A320 SRM 53-41-14-300-001, TOOK MEASURE OF CORROSION ARE P1: L= 0.212 INCH, W: 0.117 ISDR DALA2026042502624Floor Support · corrodedCORROSION FLOOR SUPPORT -Y254 LOCATED BTW FR 16 TO FR 20 AT FWD GALLEY A REA (SSI 531189). REPLACED FLOOR SUPPORT -Y254 LOCATED BTW FR 12 TO FR 24 AT FWD GALLEY AREA AS PER A320 SRM 51-42-11, A320 SRM 51-72-11 AND DWG: D53112819 ISSUE: FOO RELEASE DATE 22-NOVSDR DALA2026042502623Floor Support · corrodedCORROSION FLOOR SUPPORT +Y254 LOCATED BTW FR 16 TO FR 21 AT FWD GALLEY AREA (SSI 531189). REPLACED FLOOR SUPPORT Y254 LOCATED BTW FR 16 TO FR 24 AT FWD GALLEY AREA AS PER A320 SRM 51-42-11,A320 SRM 51-72-11 AND DWG D53112816 ISSUE: GOO RELEASE DATE:08/JAN/97 SDR DALA2026042502620Shear Plate · crackedCRACK SHEAR PLATE STR 23L BTW FR69 AND FR70 AT AFT GALLEY AREA. REPLACED SHEAR PLATE LOC. STR 23L BTW FR69 AND FR70 AT AFT GALLEY AREA AS PER A319 SRM 51-42-11, A319 SRM 51-72-11 AND DWGD53474180 ISSUE: AA RELEASE DATE: 09-SEP-24. TOOK MEASURE OF CRACK ON SHESDR AALA202604243410Air Duct · contaminatedAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: AIR FROM GASPERS ON FLIGHT DECK SMELLS LIKE DIRTY SOCK. FLIGHT ATTENDANTS SMELLED IT DURING TAKEOFF, FLIGHT DECK REMAINED STRONG SMELL. ACCOMPLISHED JC08L00021001, DECONTAMINATED AIR CONDITIONING AND PNEUMATIC SYSTEM DUCTING. PER AMM 21-SDR AALA202604243853Sign · brokenAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: 25C EXIT SIGN BROKEN. REMOVE AND REPLACED FLOOR PROXIMITY LIGHT ASSEMBLY. PER AMM 33-51-11. OPS CHECK GOOD.SDR AALA202604248429Slide · misinstalledAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: L2 DOOR SLIDE NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, IT IS NOT FLUSH AGAINST THE DOOR. REMOVED AND REINSTALLED L2 DOOR SLIDE PROPERLY. PER AMM 25-66-01. OPS CHECK GOOD.SDR AALA202604241561Screw · unsecureAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: FORWARD LAVATORY DOOR BOTTOM CATCHES ON FLOOR SILL AND IS DIFFICULT TO OPEN. FOUND SCREWS STICKING UP FROM METAL PLATES. RESECURED LOOSE SCREWS ON BOTTOM OF LAVATORY DOOR PLATES AS REQUIRED. DOOR NOW OPERATES NORMALLY.SDR AALA202604245709Gust Lock · lack of lubeAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: GUST LOCK ON FORWARD ENTRY DOOR STIFF AND DIFFICULT TO OPERATE. LUBRICATED GUST LOCK. OPS CHECK GOOD. PER MM 52-11-00.SDR AALA202604240389Door · lack of lubeAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: FLIGHT ATTENDANTS REPORTS LAVATORY-D DOOR DIFFICULT TO LOCK AND UNLOCK. LUBRICATED AFT LAVATORY-D DOOR LATCH. PER AMM 25-40-14. OPS CHECK GOOD.SDR AALA202604241954Aileron Sys · weakAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: AN EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED DUE TO: INFLIGHT THE AILERON CONTROL FEEL WENT SOFT WITH LITTLE RESISTANCE BUT THEN ALSO HAD INCREASES RESISTANCE. AIRCRAFT DIVERTED TO AND LANDED SAFELY AT CLT. FOLLOWED FIM 27-11-00-810-811. ACCOMPLISHED AILERSDR ANCF20260423011Support · unknownSEAT ROW 5 (D,E,K) MALFUNTIONED. THE SEATS 5 (D,E,K) SUPPORT WAS REPLACED SATISFACTORILY IAW AMM 25-21-41-000/400-001-A, REV 76. DATE 01 FEB 2026.SDR SWAA2026042492282Flashlight · no testAFT FLIGHT ATTENDANT FLASHLIGHT NOT TESTING. REMOVED AND REPLACED AFTER F/A FLASHLIGHT BATTERY IAW AMM 25-64-00.SDR SWAA2026042492265Flashlight · no testTHREE (3) FLASHLIGHTS IN THE AFT GALLEY WILL NOT TEST PROPERLY. PERFORMED FLASHLIGHT CHECK OF LED INDICATOR FOR 3 FLASHLIGHTS IN THE AFT GALLEY. ALL 3 OPS CHECKS GOOD. NO FURTHER DEFECTS. REF AMM 25-64-00SDR SWAA2026042492570Flashlight · no testTHREE (3) FLASHLIGHTS IN THE AFT GALLEY WILL NOT TEST PROPERLY.<[01] PERFORMED FLASHLIGHT CHECK OF LED INDICATOR FOR 3 FLASHLIGHTS IN THE AFT GALLEY. ALL 3 OPS CHECKS GOOD. NO FURTHER DEFECTS. REF AMM 25-64-00SDR SWAA2026042492571Flashlight · no testTHREE (3) FLASHLIGHTS IN THE AFT GALLEY WILL NOT TEST PROPERLY. PERFORMED FLASHLIGHT CHECK OF LED INDICATOR FOR 3 FLASHLIGHTS IN THE AFT GALLEY. ALL 3 OPS CHECKS GOOD. NO FURTHER DEFECTS. REF AMM 25-64-00SDR SWAA2026042492106Girt Bar · looseL1 DOOR GIRT BAR BRACKET LOOSE<[01] RE-SECURED L1 DOOR GIRT BAR BRACKET. NO OTHER DEFECTS NOTED AT THIS TIME. REF AMM 25-66-01SDR SWAA2026042492545Slide · out of adjustCREW REPORTS R1 DOOR SLIDE LOOSE OUT OF CASE. RESECURED R1 DOOR SLIDE REF MT 725-61-06 SLIDE DID NOT DEPLOY NO DAMAGE NOTEDSDR SWAA2026042491970Mount · crackedPASSENGER CABIN FORWARD SERVICE DOOR AFT SLIDE MOUNT ISOLATOR IS CRACKED. REPLACED PASSENGER CABIN FORWARD SERVICE DOOR AFT SLIDE MOUNT ISOLATOR. IAW SRM 51-40-02.SDR SWAA2026042491982Battery Pack · failedAFTER LT EMERGENCY BATTERY PACK M1672 FAILED CAPACITY CHECK. R&R CABIN EMERGENCY BATTERY PACK IAW AMM 33-51-06SDR SWAA2026042491889Track · crackedFLOOR TRACK CRACKED AT ROWS 4ABC; 5ABC; 9ABC; 12ABC; 16ABC; 17ABC; 19ABC; 20ABC; 21ABC; FLOOR TRACK REMOVED AND REPLACED REF MM 25-27-31SDR SWAA2026042492132Lamp · inoperativeRIGHT AFT OVERWING LIGHT INOPERATIVE. RELAMPED OVERWING EMERGENCY LIGHT R/H AFT IAW AMM 33-51-04.OPS CHECK GOOD.SDR ASAA2026042364438Sign · no discrepancyDOOR 1L EXIT SIGN INOPERATIVE. GROUNDED - YES. RESET ASSOCIATED BREAKERS & INSPECTED CONNECTIONS TO BE IN PROPER CONDITINO. OPS CHECK GOOD. COMPLETE PER AMM 33-51-16. OK FOR SVC.SDR IPXA2026042439581Actuator · noisyNOISE DURING AFT CARGO DOOR OPERATION. I.A.W AMM 52-37-04-004-001 REV.147 AND AMM 52-37-04-404-009 REV.147 REPLACE AFT CARGO DOOR ROTARY ACTUATOR AND OPERATION CHECK, TEST RESULT WAS SATISFIED.SDR IPXA2026042352149Slide · faultedRED FLASHING DOOR SLIDE ARMED LIGHT IS FLASHING WITH SLIDE DISARMED PERFORMED OPERATIONAL CHECK OF EMERGENCY ESCAPE SLIDE WARNING LIGHT IN REFERENCE TO AMM 52-73-11. OPS CHECK GOOD. NO DMP. PLACARD REMOVED.SDR IPXA2026042439158Support · crackedFWD CARGO COMPARTMENT SLOPING SIDEWALL PANEL SUPPORT CRACK AT STA 680 RH. REMOVE DAMAGE SUPPORT I.A.W SRM 51-40-02-0G REV.48. INSTALL NEW SUPPORT I.A.W SRM 51-40-02-0G REV.48 AND BOEING DWG NO.65B60587 SH10 REV.- AND 142U0120 SH89 REV.C.SDR DALA2026042402618O-Ring · leakingDECLARED EMERGENCY DUE TO RIGHT SYSTEM HYDRAULIC LEAK. REPLACED #11 SPOILER ACTUATOR PLUG O-RING. NO FURTHER LEAKS. OPS CHECK GOOD. AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDEDSDR DALA2026042402617Skin · corrodedRH UPPER SKINS BS 960 - 1000 / CORROSION / TIME LIMITED REPAIR. CORRECTIVE ACTION: REF ERA 617062-14. (1558934) AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDEDSDR WX0A2026042432794Seal · leaking(AIRCRAFT GROUNDED) F/CTL FLAPS LOCKED WHEN SELECTING FLAPS 1. WHILE PERFORMING TSM 27-51-00-810-818 FOR FLAPS LOCKED FAULT FOUND FLAP TRACK ACTUATOR FIN 6261CM LEAKING OUT OF SEAL. INSTALLED RT FLAP TRACK NR 2 ACTUATOR IAW AMM 27-54-49-400-002-A. OPS CHSDR 4VAA202604230006Lens · crackedDURING INSPECTION, BOTH AFT EMERGENCY LIGHT LENSES WERE FOUND TO BE CRACKED. THE LENSES WERE REPLACED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MAINTENANCE MANUAL. NO FURTHER DEFECTS WERE NOTED.SDR AALA202604244162Wire · brokenAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: SEAT 27ABC EMERGENCY LIGHT INOP. MAINTENANCE FOUND A WIRE BROKEN OF THE EMERGENCY SEAT PATH UNDER SEAT 27A, SPLICED IAW ESPM 20-43-11.SDR AALA202604241599Accelerometer · faultedAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: AN EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO LAX DUE TO THE FLIGHT CREW REPORTING THAT DURING CLIMB OUT WHILE PASSING 10000 FEET, #2 ENGINE INDICATED HIGH ENGINE VIBRATION OF N1 8.0-9.0 INTERMITTENTLY AND THEN STAYED CONSTANT FSDR AALA202604249622Battery · no testAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: EMERGENCY FLASHLIGHT BATTERY IS INOPERATIVE AT THE R2 DOOR, MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE FLASHLIGHT BATTERY AND ACCOMPLISHED A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK PER AMM 25-65-00.SDR AALA202604244927Wire · brokenAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: SEAT ROW 22ABC EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE FOUND LOOSE / BROKEN WIRING IN FRONT OF SEAT 22A AND REPAIRED EMERGENCY LIGHT CONNECTOR WIRE PER AWM 33-51-08. A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK OF THE EMERGENCY LIGHTING SYSTEMSDR AALA202604240978Bottle · low pressureAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: L1 DOOR DAMPER AND EMERGENCY OPERATION CYLINDER PRESSURE LOW. SERVICED DOOR DAMPER AND EMERGENCY OPERATION CYLINDER PER JOB CARD 26L80052001.SDR AALA202604243403Release Cable · unsafetiedAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: PASSENGER / CREW DOOR 842 ESCAPE SLIDE COVER RELEASE CABLE LOCKWIRE IS CUT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE SLIDE ASSEMBLY PER JOB CARD 26C84252006.SDR AALA202604248878Bottle · 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 AALA202604249265Control Unit · faultyAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: FLIGHT CREW REPORTED THAT THE BRAKES VERY SLOW TO RESPOND EVEN WITH MODERATE PEDAL PRESSURE. WHEN INCREASING PRESSURE BEYOND NORMAL PEDAL INPUT BRAKES WILL SURGE. MAINTENANCE REPLACED BCSU PER AMM 32-42-34 AND ACCOMPLISHED A SATISFACSDR AALA202604249988Bottle · low pressureAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: R3 DOOR DAMPER AND EMERGENCY OPERATION CYLINDER PRESSURE LOW. SERVICED DOOR DAMPER AND EMERGENCY OPERATION CYLINDER PER AMM 52-22-00.SDR AALA202604243998Bottle · low pressureAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: L4 DOOR DAMPER AND EMERGENCY OPERATION CYLINDER PRESSURE LOW. SERVICED DOOR DAMPER AND EMERGENCY OPERATION CYLINDER PER AMM 52-13-14.SDR AALA202604248322Bottle · 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.SDR CALA2026042415720Transition Panel · corrodedFWD CARGO RIGHT SIDE TRANSITIONAL PANEL FROM STA 520-500H HAVE SIGN OF CORROSION AT MULTIPLE PLACES. REMOVED CORROSION ON FWD PIT RT TRANSITION PANEL BS 500A-500I IAW SRM 51-10-02. ORIG MAT THICKNESS .040, MATERIAL LOSS .010, MATERIAL REMAINING .030 FOUND OUSDR CALA2026042415718Bulkhead Web · crackedMACHINING PURPOSES ONLY MACHINE REPAIR MATERIAL FOR PART 1 REPAIR WEB PER SRM 57-10-10-2R-3 TABLE 202. COMPLETED MACHINED MATERIAL FOR PART 1 REPAIR WEB PER SRM 57-10-10- 2R-3 TABLE 202.SDR CALA2026042415716Floor Support · dentedFLOOR SUPPORT AT APPROX STA 273 IS BENT JUST AFT OF COCKPIT DOOR. REMOVED, REPLACED AND INSTALLED NEW INTERCOSTAL PN# 141A5214Y5 FROM BS 260 TO BS 277 LBL 12 WL 208 IAW BOEING DWG 141A5740 REV C AND 140A9810 REV- AND B737-800 SRM 51-40-04-0G-0.SDR CALA2026042415714Floorbeam · corrodedCORROSION - FWD WET AREA FLOORBEAM STA 328 AT RBL 46. INSTALLED REPAIR AT FWD WET AREA FLOORBEAM UPPER CHORD REPAIR FROM RBL-20.5 TO RBL-65 STA 328 REF SRM 51-40-02-0G-0 AND 53-10-51-2R-7,SDR CALA2026042415709Unknown · odorELECTRICAL BURNING ODOR THROUGHOUT WHOLE AIRCRAFT. LT RECIRCULATION FAN INSPECTED AND TEST SATIS. SMOKE OR FUEMS IN CABIN INSPECTION CARRIED OUT IAW AMM 21-20-F5-72A-421A , NO CB TRIPPED IN CABIN EQUIPMENT & FWD AND AFT EE BAY INSPECTED & FWD AND AFT CARGO ISDR CALA2026042415706Girt Bar · bindingFWD SVC DOOR 1R GIRT BAR DIFFICULT TO ATTACH, SLIDE SLIGHTLY OUT ON RT SIDE. REMOVED AND REINSTALLED R1 DOOR SLIDE IN SHROUD. REINSTALLED ON R1 DOOR. SHROUD REPAIRED ON LOG 8651412. REF AMM 25-66-01-400-802. VERIFYING SECURE R1 DOOR SLIDE REINSTALL. GIRT BASDR CALA2026042415695Access Panel · looseEMERG DOOR ACCESS PANEL ROW 21 ABC LOOSE AND NEEDS RESTOW. RESECURED EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR ACCESS PANEL PER AMM 52-49-00. ACFT GOOD TO CONTINUE.SDR CALA2026042415694Smoke Detector · activatedLEFT AFT LAV DETECTOR LIGHT ON...NO SMOKE NO HEAT. PERFORMED LAV D SMOKE DETECTOR SELF TEST IAW AMM 26-14-00-710-801. TEST PASSED. NIL PREVIOUS HISTORY. CABIN CREW REPORTED A FRUITY SMELL IN LAV WITH NO SMOKE OR HEAT NOTED.SDR CALA2026042415686Proximity Sensor · faultedLEADING EDGE FLAP TRANSIT LT W/ FLAPS 30 SELECTED. REPEAT GRIPE . LOCKING FOR POSITIVE REPAIR LATCHED MESSAGE. CHECKED FAULT HISTORY FOR FLIGHT CONTROLS REF AMM TASK 46-13-02-700-806, FOUND MAINTENANCE MESSAGE 27-81219 PER FIM 27-81 TASK 825, S171 LE FLAP 2 E