Service difficulty reports

1,771,708 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'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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SDR YENA2026040600374Battery Pack · no testFLT 2334, PBI-DCA. FWD LT EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACK FAILED CAPACITY CHK. REMOVED AND REPLACED BATTERY PACK IAW AMM 33-51-38. OPS CKS GOOD."Apr 6, 2026 · N646JB · Airbus A320232 · Emergency LightingSDR BAGA2026040600002Light Sys · malfunctionedFWD EMERGENCY LIGHTS FLICKERING. PERFORMED AIRCRAFT POWER RESET. PERFORMED OPS CHECK OF THE EMERGENCY LIGHTS PER AMM. OP CHECKED PASSED.Apr 6, 2026 · N126BZ · Emb ERJ190100IGW · Emergency LightingSDR 2026FA0000254Flight Dir · defectiveFLIGHT GUIDANCE PANEL ON GOING SAFETY OF FLIGHT ISSUE CONCERNING INADEQUATE DESIGN/DURABILITY OF CERTAIN COMPONENTS. FLIGHT GUIDANCE PANEL(FGP) EQUIPPED AIRCRAFT.OUR AIRCRAFT. OUR ORIGINAL FGP, ELECTRONIC ROTARY HDG,/SPEED/ALT. PRESELECT SWITCHES STARTED HAVIApr 6, 2026 · N787LP · Bombdr BD1001A10 · Autopilot SystemSDR 2026FA0000253Bulkhead · crackedFOUND FORWARD PROPELLER SPINNER BULKHEAD CRACKED AT 3 PROPELLER BOLT HOLES. 428.3 HOURS ON PART. WAS REPLACED PRIOR ON APR 21, 2025. PROPELLER WAS BALANCED ON 1/13/2025. BALANCED TO .07 IPS.Apr 6, 2026 · N9698V · Cessna 172M · Propeller Hub SectionSDR JJBA20260406003Wire Harness · damagedMCD EXT EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED MCD EXT EMERGENCY LIGHT LAMP. OPS CHECK FAILED. FOUND DAMAGE TO SP7426 ON THE HARNESS. REMOVED AND REPLACED HARNESS. OPS CHECK SAT.Apr 6, 2026 · N17169 · Emb EMB145XR · Light System WiringSDR HNAA20260406256Door Sill · corrodedFWD MAIN DOOR SILL HAS CORROSION. REMOVED BAD DOOR SILL AND INSTALLED NEW FWD MAIN DOOR SILL AT FR16 PER SRM 51-40-02-PR.Apr 6, 2026 · N648AE · Emb EMB145LR · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR IXXA20260406001Angle · crackedFOUND ANGLE CRACKED AT STA 1746.125 NEAR STRINGER 10RApr 6, 2026 · N227AZ · Boeing 767323 · Horizontal Stabilizer Miscellaneous StructureSDR CALA2026040615067Oven · dirtyCABIN CREW REPORTS ACRID ODOR IN MID GALLEY DURING LDG SHUT OF F PWR. PERFORMED CABIN INSPECTION. REF 05-51-58-800-801-C3. FOUND FWD GALLEY OVEN 203 INTERIOR NEEDS TO BE SCRUB AND CLEAN, CAUSING ODOR IN THE CABIN. CB IS PULLED AND PLACARD INSTALLED.Apr 6, 2026 · N787UA · Boeing 777222 · Buffet/GalleysSDR QMLA2026040620025Engine · contaminatedLAUNCHED FOR HOSPITAL TRANSFER. MEDIC SAID HE HAD SMOKE IN CABIN. ABORTED FLIGHT AND LANDED BACK AT BASE. AIRCRAFT INSPECTED AND RTS. SMELL DETERMINED TO BE FROM THE COMP WASH PREVIOUS TO THE FLIGHT.Apr 6, 2026 · N817LV · Urocop EC135P2 · Cabin Equipment/FurnishingsSDR QR9R2026040600001Compass · spinningSTANDBY COMPASS SPINS AND LEAKED FLUID DURING START RUN-UP. REMOVED AND REPLACED STANDBY COMPASS IAW AMM 34-23-00, 4-14. COMPLETED COMPASS SWING IAW AMM 34-23-00, 5-2.Apr 6, 2026 · Bolkms BK117C2 · Magnetic CompassSDR 2026FA0000252Spar Cap · corrodedRH WHEEL WELL AFT LOWER SPAR CAP CORROSION.Apr 6, 2026 · N586QS · Cessna 680A · Wing SparSDR SWAA2026051186630Cotter Pin · corrodedON THE LEFT STABILIZER FRONT SPAR LUGS; THE COTTER PINS FOR THE UPPER AND LOWER NUTS HAVE EVIDENCE OF CORROSION. PICTURE ATTACHED.<[01] REPLACED COTTER PINS ON LH HORIZONTAL STBILIZER FRONT SPAR; NO EVIDENCE OF CORROSION.Apr 5, 2026 · N8534Z · Boeing 7378H4 · Horizontal Stabilizer Miscellaneous StructureSDR SWAA2026051186687Web · crackedCRACK ON WEB LOCATED BTW BS 312 TO BS 328 RBL 31 WL 208.1 AT FWD GALLEY AREA. REPLACED WEB LOCATED BTW BS 312 TO BS 328 RBL 31 WL 208.1 AT FWD GALLEY AREA IAW SRM 51-10-02 ITEM 9 DWG 141A5400 SHEET 39 REV- DWG: 141A5410-140 SHEET 1 REV. A. EVALUATE WEB AND FApr 5, 2026 · N8637A · Boeing 7378H4 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR SWAA2026051186686Web · crackedCRACK ON WEB LOCATED BTW BS 312 TO BS 328 LBL 47 WL 208.1 AT FWD GALLEY AREA. REPLACED WEB WEB LOCATED BTW BS 312 TO BS 328 LBL 47 WL 208.1 AT FWD GALLEY AREA IAW SRM 51-10-02 ITEM 9; SRM 51-40-02 AND DWG 141A5400 SHEET 26 REV -.Apr 5, 2026 · N8637A · Boeing 7378H4 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR SWAA2026051186627Cotter Pin · corrodedON THE RIGHT HAND STABILIZER FRONT SPAR LUGS; THE COTTER PINS FOR THE UPPER AND LOWER NUTS HAVE EVIDENCE OF CORROSION. PICTURE ATTACHED.<[01] RH HORIZONTAL STABILIZER FRONT SPAR LUGS; REMOVED COTTER PINS NO MORE EVIDENCE OF CORROSION. REPLACED COTTER PINS.Apr 5, 2026 · N8534Z · Boeing 7378H4 · Horizontal Stabilizer Miscellaneous StructureSDR SIMA20260405003Stringer · crackedSTRINGER 10L IS POSSIBLY CRACKED AT AFT END AT FRAME 74 AT FASTENER (MAJOR REPAIR) R & R LH STGR 10L AT FR74 IAW ER170 SRM 51-40-08.Apr 5, 2026 · N779RN · Emb ERJ170100SE · Fuselage Main, Longeron/StringerSDR REXA2026050500494Frame · corrodedCORROSION ON FRAME FS319.00 SETTLEMENT BTW STGR17LH / STGR20LH. DUE TO EXCESSIVE DAMAGE ON FRAME FS319.00 SETTLEMENT BTW STGR17LH / STGR20LH WAS REPLACED PER CRJ900 SRM 51-10-06-001-001-A01 AND SRM 51-42-06-001-001-A01Apr 5, 2026 · N279PQ · Cndair CL6002D24 · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR SWAA2026042486577Slide · out of adjustL2 DOOR SLIDE GIRT MATERIAL HANGING OUT OF BUSTLE. REMOVED AND INSTALLED SLIDE IAW AMM 25-66-01-000-802; AMM 25-66-01-400-801 AND MT 725-61-06.Apr 5, 2026 · N8535S · Boeing 7378H4 · Escape SlideSDR AALA202604237455Shear Plate · crackedAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: CRACKED AFT CABIN FLOOR SHEAR PLATE BETWEEN FR 69 AND FR 70 AT S23L. REPLACED SHEAR PLATE PER EO 5324Y014-002.Apr 5, 2026 · N419AN · Airbus A321253NX · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR AALA202604236450Shear Plate · crackedAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: CRACKED AFT CABIN FLOOR SHEAR PLATE BETWEEN FR 69 AND FR 70 AT S23R. REPLACED SHEAR PLATE PER EO 5324Y014-002.Apr 5, 2026 · N419AN · Airbus A321253NX · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR IPXA2026042153361Strap · corrodedAPU INLET SURROUND STRUCTURE FWD STRAP O/B CORNER HAS CORROSION. REMOVED 1EA FWD STRAP, 1EA UPPER SUPPORT ANGLE, 1EA UPPER CORNER ANGLE, 1EA LOWER SUPPORT ANGLE ON APU INLET SURROUND STRUCTURE BETWEEN STA 1787.45- 1825 AND BETWEEN STR 3R-6R REF B757-200PF SRApr 5, 2026 · N454UP · Boeing 75724APF · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR IPXA2026041346666Rub Strip · crackedNR 2 ENG LT CORE COWL INNER T/E UPPER RUB STRIP. INSTALLED NEW STRIP IAW SRM 51-40-02-0G REV. 94 AND CMM IPL 71-13-23 REV. 47.Apr 5, 2026 · N313UP · Boeing 76734AF · Nacelle/Pylon Miscellaneous StructureSDR SWAA2026041686722Lens · brokenBROKEN LENS EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT SIDEWALL PANEL 231ZKW AND SIDEWALL PANEL 232ZKW AT PASSENGER CABIN (2EA). REPLACED LENS EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT SIDEWALL PANEL 231ZKW AND SIDEWALL PANEL 232ZKW AT PASSENGER CABIN (2EA) IAW AMM 33-51-01-960-802 STEP 3.C.(10).Apr 5, 2026 · N8302F · Boeing 7378H4 · Emergency LightingSDR IPXA2026041447390Structure · crackedCRACKED CHORD, RT WING L/E PNL 621HB MID AREA OSS 531. INSTALLED NEW CHORD I.A.W SRM 51-40-02-0G REV. 94 AND BOEING DWG NO: 114T2206 SH 1REV. B.Apr 5, 2026 · N313UP · Boeing 76734AF · Wing Main, Frame StructureSDR AALA202604140002Floor Panel · delaminatedAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: FLOOR PANEL, PN# 868Z4710-147, LOCATED AT STATION# 1770-1790 SHOWS SIGNS OF DELAMINATION. MAINTENANCE INSTALLED NEW FLOOR PANEL, PN# 868Z4710-147, LOCATED AT STATION# 1770-1790 PER AMM 53-01-01.Apr 5, 2026 · N800AN · Boeing 7878 · Fuselage Floor PanelSDR CALA2026041315296Light · detachedEMERGENCY ESCAPE PATH LIGHTING FOUND BROKEN OFF. ESCAPE PATH LIGHT (SEAT MOUNTED) SECURED AND STOWED UNDER SEAT. REMAINING LIGHT SUFFICIENT. VERIFIED THAT AT LEAST 75% NIGHT LIGHTS OPERATE NORMALLY. LIGHTS ADJACENT OPERATE NORMALLY AND AT LEAST ONE LIGHT ISApr 5, 2026 · N676UA · Boeing 767322 · Emergency LightingSDR AALA202604135053Baffle · crackedAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: CRACK IN FORWARD CARGO COMPARTMENT BAFFLE CLIP AT STA 500H AND RBL 23. REPLACED BAFFLE CLIP PER AARD 51-00-05-1.Apr 5, 2026 · N972NN · Boeing 737823 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR AALA202604105478Door Actuator · out of positionAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: L1 DOOR SLIDE COVER RELEASE RETAINING BALL MOVED OUTSIDE OF PINS. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE L1 DOOR SLIDE RAFT ASSEMBLY PER TASK CARD 26L00025011Apr 5, 2026 · N466AN · Airbus A321253NX · Escape SlideSDR IPXA2026041047733Floor Panel · delaminatedTHE FLOOR PANEL IN THE AFT CARGO COMPARTMENT IS DELAMINATED. REPAIRED IAW SRM 53-00-50-2R-0, REV 94.Apr 5, 2026 · N313UP · Boeing 76734AF · Fuselage Floor PanelSDR IPXA2026041047753Floor Panel · delaminatedTHE FLOOR PANEL IN THE AFT CARGO COMPARTMENT IS DELAMINATED. REPAIRED IAW SRM 53-00-50-2R-0 REV. 94.Apr 5, 2026 · N313UP · Boeing 76734AF · Fuselage Floor PanelSDR IPXA2026041047769Floor Panel · delaminatedTHE FLOOR PANEL IN THE AFT CARGO COMPARTMENT IS DELAMINATED. IAW SRM 53-00-50-2R-0, REV 94, PERFORMED A BOND THE REPAIR OF PLIES WITH RESIN CURED AT 170°F FOR 2 HRS WITH A MINIMUM VACUUM OF 20 IN/HG.Apr 5, 2026 · N313UP · Boeing 76734AF · Fuselage Floor PanelSDR IPXA2026041047239Floor Panel · delaminatedTHE FLOOR PANEL IN THE AFT CARGO COMPARTMENT IS DELAMINATED. REPAIRED IAW SRM 53-00-50-2R-0, REV 94.Apr 5, 2026 · N313UP · Boeing 76734AF · Fuselage Floor PanelSDR SWAA2026040986677Sign · brokenEMERGENCY EXIT SIGN AT RIGHT FWD OVERWING BROKEN<[01] REMOVED REPLACED AND PERFORMED GOOD TEST OF EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN AT RIGHT FWD OVERWING IAW AMM 33-51-01-960-802.;[02] VERIFIED ACTION 1 COMPLETE. OPS TEST PASS.Apr 5, 2026 · N8631A · Boeing 7378H4 · Emergency LightingSDR DALA2026040902271Cover · missingCREW REPORTS FLAP TRACK MOVEABLE FAIRING PIVOT COVER MISSING. FWD TO CDL 27-00-16 "M" PROCEDURE C/W. WILL RQ ONCE EACH FLIGHT DAY REP CHK. DISP APPROVED. PLACARD INSTALLED. OK FOR SVC. "M" PROCEDURES REVERSED. INSATLLED FAIRING PIVOT COVER ON LEFT INBOARD MOVApr 5, 2026 · N348NB · Airbus A319114 · Trailing Edge FlapsSDR ASAA2026040565340Battery Pack · inoperativeEMERGENCY LIGHT AT RIGHT HAND SIDE BETWEEN ROWS 19-24 AND OVERWING AFT AND BEHIND WING FAILED CAPACITY TEST. SRXR430X. GROUNDED - YES. REMOVED AND REPLACED BATTERY PACK EMERGENCY LIGHT AT RIGHT HAND SIDE BETWEEN ROWS 19-24 AND OVERWING AFT AND BEHIND WING (M16Apr 5, 2026 · N596AS · Boeing 737890 · Emergency LightingSDR JJBA20260409004Handle · out of adjustMCD DIFFICULT TO OPEN OR CLOSE. READJUSTED MAIN-DOOR INTERNAL ACTUATING HANDLE.Apr 5, 2026 · N12135 · Emb EMB145XR · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR DXTA2026040907550Unknown · odorON INITIAL CLIMB OUT AT APPROX 300 AGL, NOTICED AN ODOR IN COCKPIT. ODOR WAS SLIGHTLY OILY & HAD A BURNT NOTE TO IT. DID NOT SMELL ENTIRELY UNPLEASANT, BUT WAS QUITE STRONG. RAN QRH FOR ENVIRON ODOR & DURING PROCEDURE NOTICED THE ODOR WAS WORSE WHEN LT PRESSUApr 5, 2026 · N513QS · Cessna 680A · Air Distribution SystemSDR DXTA2026040907544Downlock · intermittentAFTER DEPARTING KMDW WHEN ATTEMPTING TO RETRACT LANDING GEAR, GEAR HANDLE WAS STUCK IN DOWN POSITION. A FEW SECONDS LATER, WE RECEIVED AN AMBER GROUND DETECT FAULT AMBER CAS MESSAGE. MESSAGE REMAINED ON FOR ENTIRE FLIGHT AND WE DID NOT ATTEMPT ANY MORE GEAR REApr 5, 2026 · N805QS · Textrn TEXTRON700 · Landing Gear Position and WarningSDR QXEA2026040800083Fuel Line · leakingFLIGHT 2410. AFTER PRESSURE FUELING, RIGHT PRESSURE FUEL POINT BEGAN TO LEAK UPON DISCONECTING THE FUEL HOSE. REMOVED FROM SERVICE. PERFORMED PRESSURE REFILL OPS TEST IAW AMM 28-23-00-710-801-A. OPS TEST GOOD. NO ACTIVE LEAKS NOTED. COULD NOT DUPLICATE. NO PARApr 5, 2026 · N649QX · Emb ERJ170200LR · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR SWAA2026040886743Light · inoperativeFWD GALLEY ATTANDENT CALL LIGHT INOPERATIVE REPLACED THE LAMPS FWD GALLEY EXIT SIGN ATTENDANT CALL INDICATION LIGHT IAW AMM 33-51-01. OPS CHECKS GOOD AT THIS TIME.Apr 5, 2026 · N8565Z · Boeing 7378H4 · Emergency LightingSDR SWAA2026040886542Flashlight · no testFWD FA FLASHLIGHT WONT TEST. FWD FA FLASHLIGHT TESTED NORMAL PER AMM25-64-00Apr 5, 2026 · N8303R · Boeing 7378H4 · Emergency EquipmentSDR SWAA2026040886395Flashlight · inoperativeRIGHT FWD FLT ATTENDANT FLASHLIGHT INOPERATIVE. UPON INSPECTION AND PERFORMING THE PTT ON THE LED INDICATOR THE GREEN FLASHED ON AND PERFORMED OPERATIONAL CHECK OF THE FLASHLIGHT OPS CHECKED IS GOOD REFERENCE AMM 25-64-00 FOR FLASHLIGHT CHECKED PERFORMEDApr 5, 2026 · N8736J · Boeing 7378 · Emergency EquipmentSDR SWAA2026040886398Battery Pack · inoperativeEMER LIGHT INOP OVER R2 DOOR. R & R POWER SUPPLY BATTERY PACK IAW AMM 33-51-06.Apr 5, 2026 · N8578Q · Boeing 7378H4 · Emergency LightingSDR SWAA2026040886399Battery Pack · inoperativeROWS 20-23 ABC EMER LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. R & R POWER SUPPLY BATTERY PACK IAW AMM 33-51-06.Apr 5, 2026 · N8578Q · Boeing 7378H4 · Emergency LightingSDR SWAA2026040886549Battery Pack · inoperativeEMER LIGHT OVER L1 DOOR INOPERATIVE. R & R POWER SUPPLY BATTERY PACK IAW AMM 33-51-06.Apr 5, 2026 · N8578Q · Boeing 7378H4 · Emergency LightingSDR SWAA2026040886545Battery Pack · inoperativeRH AFT OVERWING EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERATIVE. OK TO CONTINUE PER MEL 33-14-01 SP 1. REPLACED CHARGER AND BATTERY PACK PER AMM 33-51-06. NO FIX FOUND D12018 DISCONNNECTED CONNECTED PER WDM 33-51-14Apr 5, 2026 · N8607M · Boeing 7378H4 · Emergency LightingSDR SWAA2026040886495Battery Pack · inoperativeR/H FWD SERVICE DOOR EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN LIGHT INOP. REMOVED AND REPLACED CHARGER ASSY AND BATTERY PACK M2816 IAW AMM 33-51-06. OPS CHECK BAD. CHECKED RESISTANCE AND VOLTAGE FROM D14812 TO D2968 IAW WDM 33-51-12. FOUND OPEN RESISTANCE AND NO VOLTAGE. REMOVEApr 5, 2026 · N8850Q · Boeing 7378 · Emergency LightingSDR AALA202604084720Bottle · low pressureAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: DOOR 4R SHOWS CLOSED AND ARMED ON THE ECAM EWD BUT FLIGHT ATTENDANT PANEL DISPLAYS YELLOW AND "CHECK DOOR PRESSURE" MESSAGE. MAINTENANCE SERVICED THE 4R DOOR DAMPER AND EMERGENCY OPERATION CYLINDER PER AMM 52-10-00.Apr 5, 2026 · N585UW · Airbus A321231 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR AALA202604086709Lever · looseAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: FLIGHT ATTENDANT REPORTED 3R EXIT DOOR DISARM LEVER LOOSE WHILE DISARMING. MAINTENANCE RESECURED 3R DOOR DISARM LEVER AND ACCOMPLISHED A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK WITH NO ISSUES NOTED.Apr 5, 2026 · N198UW · Airbus A321211 · Emergency ExitsSDR WX0A2026040832779Plenum · contaminated(AIRCRAFT NOT GROUNDED) DIRTY SOCK SMELL ON DESCENT, CORUSON REPORT SUBMITTED / PERFORMED TC 21-000-001, VERIFIED APU INLET PLENUM IS CLEAN, NO FLUID NOTED. FOUND SMELL IS REPRODUCED WITH ONLY PACK 2 RUNNING. PACK 2 DEFERRED REF. LP # 2088142, M313 CREATED MDDApr 5, 2026 · N203NV · Airbus A320214 · APU Core Engine