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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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"

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SDR AALA202603278213Tachometer · warning messageAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: FLIGHT CREW REPORTED THAT ON FINAL APPROACH, THEY RECEIVED A MASTER CAUTION AND ECAM STATING BRAKES RELEASED. THE FLIGHT CREW EXECUTED A GO-AROUND, ANALYZED THE ECAM, AND SUBSEQUENTLY LANDED USING MANUAL BRAKING. NO BRAKING ISSUES WERE NMar 26, 2026 · N549UW · Airbus A321231 · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR AALA202603275661Wire Harness · faultedAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: SEAT 37 C EMERGENCY LIGHT IS INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE REPLACED SIDE WALL MOUNTED EMERGENCY LIGHT HARNESS FOR SEAT 37C AND ACCOMPLISHED A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK PER AMM 33-51-19.Mar 26, 2026 · N461AN · Airbus A321253NX · Light System WiringSDR AALA202603270900Bottle · low pressureAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: R4 DOOR DAMPER AND EMERGENCY OPERATION CYLINDER PRESSURE LOW. SERVICED DOOR DAMPER AND EMERGENCY OPERATION CYLINDER PER AMM 52-22-00.Mar 26, 2026 · N124AA · Airbus A321231 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR AALA202603276834Bottle · low pressureAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: L1 DOOR DAMPER AND EMERGENCY OPERATION CYLINDER PRESSURE LOW. SERVICED DOOR DAMPER AND EMERGENCY OPERATION CYLINDER PER AMM 52-22-00.Mar 26, 2026 · N124AA · Airbus A321231 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR AALA202603275400Bottle · low pressureAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: L4 DOOR DAMPER AND EMERGENCY OPERATION CYLINDER PRESSURE LOW. SERVICED DOOR DAMPER AND EMERGENCY OPERATION CYLINDER PER AMM 52-22-00.Mar 26, 2026 · N124AA · Airbus A321231 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR AALA202603279498Bottle · low pressureAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: R1 DOOR DAMPER AND EMERGENCY OPERATION CYLINDER PRESSURE LOW. SERVICED DOOR DAMPER AND EMERGENCY OPERATION CYLINDER PER AMM 52-10-00.Mar 26, 2026 · N907AA · Airbus A321231 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR AALA202603272720Bottle · low pressureAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: L3 DOOR DAMPER AND EMERGENCY OPERATION CYLINDER PRESSURE LOW. SERVICED DOOR DAMPER AND EMERGENCY OPERATION CYLINDER PER AMM 52-10-00.Mar 26, 2026 · N907AA · Airbus A321231 · Emergency ExitsSDR AALA202603275059Bottle · low pressureAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: L4 DOOR DAMPER AND EMERGENCY OPERATION CYLINDER PRESSURE LOW. SERVICED DOOR DAMPER AND EMERGENCY OPERATION CYLINDER PER AMM 52-00-00.Mar 26, 2026 · N907AA · Airbus A321231 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR AALA202603274503Proximity Sensor · false indicationAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: AN EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED INTO CLT DUE TO THE FLIGHT CREW REPORTING A FLIGHT CONTROL FLAPS LOCKED ECAM IN FLIGHT AT 3000 FT. WHEN FLAP LEVER WAS MOVED TO THE #2 POSITION. THE FLAPS REMAINED STUCK AT 1, SLATS OPERATED NORMALLY. THE AIRCRAMar 26, 2026 · N135NN · Airbus A321231 · Trailing Flap Position Indicating SystemSDR AALA202603273308Light · inoperativeAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: FOUND 1L AFT DOOR EMERGENCY LIGHT BROKEN. MAINTENANCE REPLACED 1L DOOR AFT EMERGENCY LIGHT ASSEMBLY IAW AMM 33-51-01.Mar 26, 2026 · N725AN · Boeing 777323ER · Emergency LightingSDR AALA202603279423Crash Axe · stuckAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: CRASH AXE INACCESSIBLE. MAINTENANCE UNSTUCK CRASH AXE, FREE ACCESS.Mar 26, 2026 · N801AW · Airbus A319132 · Emergency EquipmentSDR AALA202603279092Light · inoperativeAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: EMERGENCY DOME/CEILING LIGHT AT ROW 23 INOP. MAINTENANCE REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHT ASSY AND THEN OPS CHECKED NORMAL IAW AMM 33-51-11.Mar 26, 2026 · N3014R · Airbus A319115 · Emergency LightingSDR CALA2026032714867Unknown · odorPAX 37ABC COMPLAINED OF INTERMITTANT BURNT RUBBER ORDER COMPLIED B773 AMM TASK 05- 51-58-800-803-C3. PERFORMED VISUAL INSPECTION ON SEAT BETWEEN 36-38ABC MONITORS, ELECTRICAL OUTLET, SEAT ELECTRONICS BOX, AND LIGHTS. NIL ABNORMALITIES FOUND. CREW REPORTED PMar 26, 2026 · N2639U · Boeing 777300ER · Air Distribution SystemSDR CALA2026032714866Panel · damaged#6 HINGE PANEL ON RT ELEVATOR INSTALLED INCORRECTLY AND DAMAGED. PICKED UP NEW HOLES AND INSTALLED 4EACH NUTPLATES. RE INSTALLED AND SECURED PANEL. NFA NEEDED AT THIS TIMEREF SRM 51-40-02 CREATED SDRMar 26, 2026 · N17296 · Boeing 7378 · Elevator StructureSDR CALA2026032714865Battery · no testEPSU BATTERY AFT L FAULT R/R EMER LIGHT BATTERY AT FIN 13WL EPSU REF AMM 33-51-38, OPS CHECKS OKMar 26, 2026 · N843UA · Airbus A319131 · Emergency LightingSDR CALA2026032714864Battery · no testRECIEVED EPSU EATTERY EMER R MSG R/R EMER LIGHT BATTERY AT FIN 12WL EPSU REF AMM 33-51-38, OPS CHECKS OKMar 26, 2026 · N843UA · Airbus A319131 · Emergency LightingSDR JJBA20260327016Solenoid Valve · inoperativeLOUD CONSTANT NOISE COMPARTMENT, POSSIBLE RUSHING AIR. SWUNG GEARS. NLG DOORS NOT CLOSING. REMOVED AND REPLACED NLG DOORS SOLENOID VALVE. OPS/LEAK CHECK SAT. PERFORMED PRESSURATION AND PACK OPS CHECK. OPS AND LEAK CHECK SAT. NO NOISE NOTED AT THIS TIME.Mar 26, 2026 · N13202 · Emb EMB145XR · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR JJBA20260327015Lamp · inoperativeRH WING/FUSELAGE FWD EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED RH FWD EXT EMERGENCY LAMP. OPS CHECK SAT.Mar 26, 2026 · N21129 · Emb EMB145XR · Emergency LightingSDR HYIA20260327001Crossbeam · crackedDURING MAINTENANCE A CRACK WAS VISUALLY IDENTIFIED ON THE RIGHT HAND CROSSOVER BEAM. THIS CRACK IS LOCATED ON THE AFT FACE OF THE BEAM, COMMON TO THE TOP OUTBOARD BOLT HOLE FOR THE TURBOCHARGER SUPPORT BRACKET. THIS CRACK MEASURES APPROXIMATELY .875 INCHES LONMar 26, 2026 · N3249M · Cessna 402C · Nacelle/Pylon, Main FrameSDR JJBA20260327014Inverter · inoperativeEMERGENCY MARKING SIGN ON RH EXIT HATCH INOPERATIVE. SLAVED IN RH EMERGENCY EXIT MARKER ASSEMBLY. OPS CHECK FAILED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO ORIGINAL CONFIGURATION. REMOVED AND REPLACED INVERTER ASSEMBLY #5. OPS CHECK SAT.Mar 26, 2026 · N17159 · Emb EMB145XR · Emergency LightingSDR YENA2026032700346Unknown · odorFLT # 961 LGA- PBI. STRONG DIRTY SOCK / OIL TCP FUMES IN CKPT AND CABIN PREVIOUS FA'S COMPLAINED OF FUMES ON LAST 2 DECENTS .; STRONG DIRTY SOCK / OIL TCP FUMES IN CKPT AND CABIN PREVIOUS FA'S COMPLAINED OF FUMES ON LAST 2 DECENTS.Mar 26, 2026 · N536JB · Airbus A320232 · Air Distribution SystemSDR YENA2026032700343Fuel Control · failedFLT # 8580 MLB- JFK (ETOPS). " APU AUTO SHUTDOWN.; REMOVED AND REPLACED FCU IAW AMM 49-32-11. OPS CHK GOOD. A/C OK FOR SVC. NO LEAKS NOTED.Mar 26, 2026 · N2199J · Airbus A321271NX · APU Engine Fuel and ControlSDR SIMA20260326002Power Supply · inoperativeAFT LH PASSAGEWAY EMERGENCY LIGHT INOP RAR #3 EMERGENCY LIGHT POWER UNIT IAW AMM 33-50-01 OPS CHECK GOODMar 26, 2026 · N303DD · Emb ERJ170200LR · Emergency LightingSDR SIMA20260326003Door · detachedCOCKPIT DOOR CAME OFF HINGES IN FLIGHT. DECLARED EMERGENCY. MTX INSP. R & R COCKPIT DOOR UPPER HINGE IAW AMM 52-51-01-000-802-A.Mar 26, 2026 · N280NN · Emb ERJ170200LR · Fixed Inner DoorsSDR SIMA20260326001Power Supply · inoperativeEMERGENCY SIGN AND LIGHTS FOR L1 DOOR, AS WELL AS THE FIRST 3 EMERGENCY CEILING LIGHTS ARE INOP RAR EMERGENCY LIGHT POWER UNIT #2 IAW AMM 33-50-02 OPC GOODMar 26, 2026 · N269NN · Emb ERJ170200LR · Emergency LightingSDR SCNA20260327144Cup · crackedAFT RIGHT OVER WING EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR LIFT HANDLE CUP CRACKED R&R DOOR HANDLE CUP REF AMM 52-22-51Mar 26, 2026 · N830SY · Boeing 73783N · Emergency ExitsSDR HNAA2026032700249Switch · intermittentDURING CLIMB PITCH TRIM MAIN AND BACKUP FAILED ON BOTH SIDES WITH NO EICAS MESSAGES, NO CMC MESSAGES. WAS STUCK UP 2 DEGREES. NO CMC MESSAGES. FACT 26MAR26 08:00 PIT FOLLOWED FIM 27-43-00-810-820-A BLOCKS 1, 2, 3, 8. PERFORMED OPS CHECK IAW AMM 27-40-0Mar 26, 2026 · N683AE · Emb EMB145LR · Stabilizer Position IndicatingSDR HNAA2026032700248Battery · faultedFORWARD 4 ROWS FLOOR LIGHTS-EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOP.R&R #300 INVERT PER AMM 33-50-11 NO FIX R&R #200 BATTERY PER AMM 33-50-04 OPS CHECK GOOD PN ON 7824-1 PN OFF 7824-1 PN ON BATTERY 2013-1ASMI CC1463 PN OFF 2013-1A 67196Mar 26, 2026 · N696AE · Emb EMB145LR · Emergency LightingSDR UIEA2026032700109Bottle · low pressureSUPERNUMERARY O2 BELOW LIMITS INOP. PLACARDS INSTALLED. SERVICED O2 TO 1710 PSI PER AMM 12-15-08. LEAK CHK GOOD. DMI 249872 CLOSED</P>)Mar 26, 2026 · N642GT · Boeing 7673Y0 · Crew Oxygen SystemSDR DXTA2026032707419Switch · faultedEMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTING UNDER SEAT 10 AND THE TWO LOWER EXITS LIGHTS AT THE MAIN DOOR DO NOT ILLUMINATE. TIGHTENED TOGGLE SWITCH. OPS CHECK GOOD. IAW CE680A AMM 33-50-00Mar 26, 2026 · N674QS · Cessna 680A · Emergency LightingSDR GTIA2026032639337Flashlight · inoperativeR2 FA FLASHLIGHT INOP, R &R R2 FLASHLIGHT, OPS CHKD GOOD IAW CMM 25-60-13. THIS CLEARS DMI 6004608-1.Mar 26, 2026 · N630NK · Airbus A320232 · Emergency EquipmentSDR SWAA2026032683505Unknown · odorFLIGHT ATTENDANTS REPORTED BURNING WIRE SMELL IN AFT GALLEY NO VISIBLE SMOKE; SMELL PERSISTED THROUGHOUT FLIGHT<[01] PERFORMED CONDITIONAL INSPECTION PER AMM 05-51-56; RAN BOTH PACKS; PERFORMED OPS TEST OF DOOR HEATERS PER 21-45-01; WITH ALL LIGHTS ILLUMINATEDMar 26, 2026 · N8684F · Boeing 7378H4 · Air Distribution SystemSDR SWIA2026032675568Fitting · brokenFORWARD PASSENGER DOOR ESCAPE SLIDE GIRT BAR FORWARD FITTING ASSEMBLY SPRING DAMAGED. (FILED CLOSED)REMOVED AND REPLACED FORWARD PASSENGER DOOR ESCAPE SLIDE GIRT BAR FORWARD FITTING, RIGGED AND OPS CHECK GOOD IN REFERENCE OF AMM 52-11-00.Mar 26, 2026 · N269SY · Emb ERJ170200LL · Escape SlideSDR AALA202603267233Smoke Detector · false activationAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: SMOKE LAVATORY SMOKE POSTED INFLIGHT. THE FLIGHT CREW REPORTED THE DETECTION WAS 3L DOOR BUT COULD NOT CONFIRM THE SOURCE SINCE IT ONLY POSTED 4-5 SECONDS THEN EXTINGUISHED. MAINTENANCE PERFORMED OPERATIONAL CHECK OF LAVATORY L SMOKEMar 26, 2026 · N165US · Airbus A321211 · Smoke DetectionSDR AALA202603264192Lever · looseAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: DOOR 2L YELLOW SLIDE ARMING LEVER IS LOOSE. MAINTENANCE SECURED LEVER ON 2L DOOR AS REQUIRED.Mar 26, 2026 · N923US · Airbus A321231 · Emergency ExitsSDR IPXA2026032687247Fmc · inoperativeAIR TURN BACK DUE TO NO NAVIGATION INFO ON ND. FMC LT & RT NORMAL. CURRENT LEG FAULT FMC-L FAIL INTERMITTENT AND FMC-R INTERNAL LOW PRIORITY FAILURE. REPLACED LEFT AND RIGHT FMC€™S REF AMM 34-61-01. VERIFIED CORRECT SOFTWARE PART NUMBERS ON CAPT AND F/O MCDUMar 26, 2026 · N634UP · Boeing 7478F · Flight Management Computing Hardware SystemSDR 2026FA0000229Brushes · wornFOUND ONE BRUSH ONLY OF FOUR, WORN TO METAL, CONTACTING ARMATURE. STARTER / GENERATOR, BELL P/N: 206-062-200-113, MFR P/N: 23081-018Mar 26, 2026 · N407WF · Bell 407 · Starter-GeneratorSDR E07A202603260228Support Bracket · crackedFOUND CRACK ON LH AND RH NOSE OMEGA BEAM FORWARD SUPPORT BRACKETMar 26, 2026 · N359AS · Emb EMB505 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR EE4Y2026032624179Skin · damagedDURING A STRUCTURAL INSPECTION, LIGHTNING STRIKE DAMAGE (LSD) WAS IDENTIFIED AT FR03 AND Y=25MM, SEE FIGURE 1. SINCE THE DAMAGE DEPTH EXCEEDED 50% OF THE SKIN THICKNESS, IT WAS REMOVED BY DRILLING THROUGH THE SKIN ONLY. AFTER REMOVING THE FRAME PRODUCTION FASTMar 26, 2026 · N309JB · Emb ERJ190100IGW · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR EE4Y2026032624178Skin · damagedDURING THE STRUCTURAL INSPECTION, AN EXISTING REPAIR WAS FOUND AT THE FORWARD AREA OF THE LH MLG DOOR SKIN. SINCE THE PREVIOUS OPERATOR DID NOT PROVIDE REPAIR RECORDS, THE REPAIR WAS REMOVED. AFTER REMOVAL, A SKIN CUTOUT WAS IDENTIFIED. THE SRM WAS CONSULTED FMar 26, 2026 · N309JB · Emb ERJ190100IGW · Landing Gear DoorsSDR EE4Y2026032624177Panel · corrodedCORROSION WAS DETECTED AT THE NLG WHEEL WELL RH PANEL, SPECIFICALLY IN THE REAR BELLCRANK REGION. THE SRM WAS CONSULTED FOR CORROSION REMOVAL AND EVALUATION, BUT NO APPLICABLE INSTRUCTIONS WERE FOUND. CONSEQUENTLY, THE CORROSION WAS REMOVED BY PERFORMING A SPOMar 26, 2026 · N309JB · Emb ERJ190100IGW · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR JR2R20260326274Scoop · damagedAPU OIL COOLER SCOOP HAS TOOLING MARKS. REPAIREDMar 26, 2026 · N93305 · Emb ERJ170200LL · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR FDEA202603260374Indicator · inoperativeL1 DOOR SLIDE LIGHT DOES NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN DOOR IS ARMED. RELEASED FOR SERVICE PER MEL 25-66-05-A. L1 ESCAPE SLIDE GIRT BAR ENGAGEMENT LIGHTS - INOP. VERIFY AND RECORD IN AML/EAML THAT ASSOCIATED SLIDE IS VISUALLY VERIFIED ENGAGED PRIOR TO EACH DEPARTUMar 26, 2026 · N991FD · Boeing 757232 · Emergency EquipmentSDR 2026FA0000218Stiffener · crackedFUSELAGE AFT LWR SKIN, STIFFENER CRACKEDMar 26, 2026 · N918G · Piper PA28181 · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR MAS2026F00005Strut · chafedNLG STRUT HAS EVIDENCE OF CHAFING FROM IMPROPER SHIMMING ON RH OB FITTING ON GEAR SIDE. REPAIREDMar 26, 2026 · N93305 · Emb ERJ170200LL · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Strut/AxleSDR 2026FA0000217Humidifier · leakingTHE ELBOW FITTING BETWEEN THE SHUTOFF VALVE & PULSE VALVE WAS PUSHED OUT OF THE LINE ON ALL THREE HUMIDIFIER SYSTEMS. THIS APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY WATER FREEZING IN THE LINES (THE AIRCRAFT WAS STOP IN POLAND DURING 3 DAYS WITH VERY NEGATIVE TEMPERATURESMar 26, 2026 · N7378S · Boeing 7378 · Humidity Control SystemSDR 2026FA0000216Bearing · brinelledFOUND BOTH SPINDLE BEARING SETS BRINELLED, BEARING SETS / SPINDLES TSN: 247.7. NO OVER SPEEDSMar 26, 2026 · N183LE · Robsin R22BETAII · Main Rotor HeadSDR DALA2026032602017Bottle · low pressureR2 DOOR PRESSURE MESSAGE. SERVICED DOOR ASSIST BOTTLE PER A330 AMM 52-15. OK FOR SERVICE. (8533914)Mar 26, 2026 · N811NW · Airbus A330323 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR 2026FA0000215Bulkhead · crackedDURING 100HR INSPECTION, FOUND FORWARD PROPELLER BULKHEAD CRACKED AT ONE BOLT HOLE LOCATION. PART HAD 297 HRS TOTAL TIME.Mar 26, 2026 · N738PV · Cessna 172N · Propeller AssemblySDR 2026F00230Pump · damagedHYD CAS ON PFD ILLUMINATED. LANDING GEAR WOULD NOT COME DOWN WHEN SELECTED. PILOT HAD TO BLOW THE GEAR DOWN VIA THE NITROGEN BOTTLE AND CHECKLIST. AIRCRAFT: EPIC, E1000,Mar 25, 2026 · N369GX · Hydraulic Pump (Electric/Engine), Main