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'
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SDR DALA2026032301943Oxygen Mask · unwanted deployL3 DOOR OXYGEN MASK HAS DROPPED. REPACKED MASKS PER A330 AMM 35-23. (8505584)Mar 20, 2026 · N431DX · Airbus A330941 · Passenger Oxygen SystemSDR DALA2026032301939Pawl · brokenL2 DOOR GIRT BAR FWD RETRACTION PAW. BROKEN. REMOVED AND REPLACED L1 DOOR GIRT BAR LIFTER PER B757 AMM 52-11. CHECKED ADJUSTMENT OF GIRT BAR MECHANISM PER B757AMM 52-11. LUBED GIRT BAR MECHANISM REF B757 AMM 52-11. CKS GOOD. PERFORMED SYSTEM OPS CHECK PER BMar 20, 2026 · N651DL · Boeing 757232 · Emergency EquipmentSDR DALA2026032301938Skin · corrodedFUSELAGE SKIN, AFT LAV SERVICE PANEL CUTOUT, BS 1676 - 1705, S26R TO S29R, CORROSION. MONITOR INSPECTION LOG REPAIR TO FUSELAGE SKIN BETWEEN STA 1681-1701 & S26-29R. REF ERA 632886-14AD.Mar 20, 2026 · N556NW · Boeing 757251 · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR IXXA202603230025Window · damagedCREW REPORTED WHILE IN DESCENT, SMOKE I THE COCKPIT FROM RIGHT FORWARD WINDOW GLARE SHIELD. EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED AND ARRIVED WTHOUT INCIDENT NO OTHER PRECAUTIONARY ACTIONS TAKEN. AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED FOR INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE. REMOVED AND REPLACED R1Mar 20, 2026 · N321CM · Boeing 767323 · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR YENA2026032300322Fire Detector · failedFLT # 333 BOS-SFO (ETOPS). "ENG 2 FIRE LOOP A FAULT IN FLIGHT ( ENGINE FIRE DETECTION SYSTEMS 1) LOOP A ).; RREMOVED AND REPLACED ENG 2 AGB FIRE DETECTOR LOOP A IAW AMM 26-12-17. OPS CHK GOOD. MCC NOTIFIED. MX-4 UPDATED. PLACARD REMOVED.Mar 20, 2026 · N2157J · Airbus A321271NX · Fire DetectionSDR YENA2026032300319Pressure Switch · faultedFLT# 604 YVR- JFK (ETOPS). " HYD-Y SYS LO PR ECAM. LOST NW STEERING. REGAINED N/W STEERING W/YELLOW ELECTRIC PUMP ON. ECAM CONTINUED TO CYCLE OFF AND ON. WE EMER CNX ECAM. Y SYS SHOWED NORMAL PRESSURE. PTU NEVER TURNED ON.; FOUND 3151GN TO BE AT FAULT. REMOVEDMar 20, 2026 · N2193J · Airbus A321271NX · Hydraulic System, MainSDR SIMA20260320001Light · crackedEMERGENCY PHOTOLUMINESCENT INDICATOR STRIP LIGHT CRACKED AT SEAT 2DF. R & R EMERGENCY PHOTOLUMINESCENT INDICATOR STRIP LIGHT IAW AMM 33-50-21. OPS CHECK GOODMar 20, 2026 · N249NN · Emb ERJ170200LR · Emergency LightingSDR ABXA20260320122Cowl Door · missingDURING MAINTENANCE INSPECTION, FOUND PANEL 446AL ON #2 ENG I/B PYLON MISSING. REPLACED PANEL 446AL IAW AMM 54-53-01. THIS CLOSES DI# 71620. PLACARD REMOVED. NO MX ACTIONS TO C/W REF LP 39398-16/2. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERIVCE.Mar 20, 2026 · N1013A · Boeing 76736N · Nacelle/Pylon, Main FrameSDR DXTA2026032307348Air Filter · odorDURING STARTUP TAXI AND CRUISE FLIGHT, STRONG PRESENCE OF JET EXHAUST THROUGH THE CABIN AND COCKPIT. MORE PRESENT WHEN THE LEFT ENGINE WAS STARTED. REPLACED HEPA FILTER. OPS CHECK GOOD. IAW CE680A AMM 21-60-00Mar 20, 2026 · N681QS · Cessna 680A · Air Distribution SystemSDR CALA2026032314793Flap System · faultedTE FLAP ASYM CAUTION DEBRIEF CREW, AT APPROACH FLAPS TO 1 TRAILING EDGE ASYM CAUTION LIGHT. QRH ALLOWED THEM TO L.E. ALT AND LAND WITH FLAP LOCKED UP. LANDING SPEED WAS AT ABOUT 180 KNOTS (MADE GRIPE TO CHECK FOR HOT BRAKES). ALSO PILOTS SHOWED PIC OF FLAP/SLAMar 20, 2026 · N75858 · Boeing 757324 · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR CALA2026032314792Packing · leakingHYD Y RSVR LO LVL ECAM PROCEDURE COMPLIED CONTACT TOMC 847-700-9980 FOUND YELLOW SYSTEM HYDRAULICS DEPLETED. INSPAECTED AIRCRAFT BELLY AND FOUND HYDRAULIC FLUID COVERING BELLY OF AIRCRAFT, MAINLY RH GEAR SIDE PIC ADDED CREW ALSO SAID THEY ACCOMPLISHED THE SHUMar 20, 2026 · N898UA · Airbus A319132 · Hydraulic System, MainSDR CALA2026032314753Battery · no testL3 DOOR M33406 EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY CAPACITY CHECK FAILED, L3 DOOR M33406 EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY REPLACED AND TESTED NORMAL IAW AMM 33-51-06,Mar 20, 2026 · N228UA · Boeing 777222 · Emergency LightingSDR CALA2026032314752Battery · no testL3 DOOR M33405 EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY CAPACITY CHECK FAILED. DOOR L3 M33405 EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY REPLACED AND TESTED NORMAL IAW SRM 33-51-06.Mar 20, 2026 · N228UA · Boeing 777222 · Emergency LightingSDR CALA2026032314751Valve · leakingFWD GALLEY FWD WATER FILTER ASSY LEAKINGR&R FWD GALLEY WATER FILTER ASSY. REF AMM 38-11-41, PERF LEAK TEST REF AMM 25-31-00 NO LEAKS NOTED TRHU GALLEY FILTER ASSY. AT THIS TIME INSPECTED GALLEY GRAY WATER INTERFACE VALVE, VALVE CYCLES REPEATEDLY EVEN WITHOUT WMar 20, 2026 · N61103 · Boeing 7879 · Water and Waste SystemSDR CALA2026032314750Battery · no testEMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY CAPACITY CHECK FAILED, EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY REPLACED AND TESTED NORMAL IAW AMM 33-29-01.Mar 20, 2026 · N228UA · Boeing 777222 · Emergency LightingSDR CALA2026032314748Battery Pack · dischargedPASSENGER CABIN EMERGENCY LIGHTS BATTERY PACK M1672 FAILS CAPACITY CHECK. : REMOVED AND INSTALLED NEW POWER SUPPLY BATTERY PACK (M1672) IAW B737 AMM 33-51-06-960-805. 4.E.5, 33-51-06-960-805 STEP 4. E.6, OPS CHECK GOOD IAW AMM33-51-06-960-805. STEP 4.E.7.Mar 20, 2026 · N78438 · Boeing 737924ER · Emergency LightingSDR CALA2026032314747Web · crackedFWD E/E COMP WEB CRACKED AT STA 219.8 BL 0. CUT AND REMOVED DAMAGED SECTION ON WEB STA 219.8 BL"O", AT FWD E/E, AND INSTALLED REPAIR REF EC/RA 5310-08843 REV. ORIGINAL , B737 SRM 51-10-02-0G-0, AND 51-40-02-0G-0.Mar 20, 2026 · N14735 · Boeing 737724 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR CALA2026032314745Contact · damagedEMERGENCY PATHWAY LIGHT INOP AT SEAT 2B, FWD LIGHT. REMOVED AND REPLACED SOCKET CONTACTS AND CONNECTOR PER DRAWING BR9639_XX AND SWPM 20-42-01. OPS CHECK GOOD PER AMM 33-51-00.PARTS USED: 31-3351-3-0016,QTY :1 29-3350-3-0018,QTY :1 VERIFIED CORRECT COLORED LMar 20, 2026 · N17401 · Boeing 737924 · Light System WiringSDR CALA2026032314744Skin · crackedLEFT WING LOWER SKIN CRACKED, AFT OF PANEL 543BB CUTOUT. CRACK IS FROM AFT EDGE OF PANEL 543BB TO THE AFT FASTENER ROW IN REAR SPAR. REPAIR PERFORMED ON LT WING LOWER SKIN ON IAW ECRA 5720-03630.Mar 20, 2026 · N14115 · Boeing 757224 · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR CALA2026032314743Light · inoperativeEMERGENCY ISLE PATH LIGHT BRACKET DAMAGED AT 32F NEW ISLE PATH LIGHT BRACKET, R & R IAW CMM 25-23-52. EMERGENCY LIGHT TEST CARRIED OUT, LIGHT ILLUMINATES.Mar 20, 2026 · N665UA · Boeing 767322 · Emergency LightingSDR CALA2026032314742Stub Beam · gougedL-2 DOOR, HANDLE BOX CUTOUT, UPPER TORQUE TUBE BUSHING STUB BEAM IS GOUGED. BLENDED OUT GOUGE IN UPPER STUB BEAM, FOUND OUT OF LIMITS IAW SRM 52-10-02-1A-3. REMOVED DAMAGED STUB BEAM IAW SRM 51-40-02 AND INSTALLED NEW FABRICATED STUB BEAM ON CMM 52-16-15 AMar 20, 2026 · N57439 · Boeing 737924ER · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR CALA2026032314741Seat Track · wornCHAFE ON TOP OF SEAT TRACK LBL 45 BS 540. REPAIRED THE SEAT TRACK IAW SRM 53-00-52-2R-3.Mar 20, 2026 · N14250 · Boeing 737824 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach FittingsSDR CALA2026032314740Battery Pack · dischargedPASSENGER CABIN EMERGENCY LIGHTS BATTERY PACK M1673 FAILS CAPACITY CHECK. REMOVED AND INSTALLED NEW POWER SUPPLY BATTERY PACK (M1673) IAW AMM 33-51-06-960-805. 4.E.5, 33-51-06-960-805 STEP 4.E.6, OPS CHECK GOOD IAW AMM 33-51-06-960-805. STEP 4.E.7.Mar 20, 2026 · N78438 · Boeing 737924ER · Emergency LightingSDR CALA2026032314739Channel · corrodedRIGHT ZEE CHANNEL BS 490 TO 500H HAS CORROSION. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE ZEE CHANNEL IAW SRM 51-40-02-0G-0, AND DWG 143A7500.Mar 20, 2026 · N14250 · Boeing 737824 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR CALA2026032314738Floorbeam · dentedDENTS ON FLIGHT DECK FLOOR B.S. 259 LBL. 15" - RBL. 4". REPAIR ACCOMPLISHED PER SRM 51-10-51-2R-2 AND DWG 141A0631.Mar 20, 2026 · N14250 · Boeing 737824 · Fuselage Main, Floor BeamSDR DALA2026032201928Unknown · odorPLASTIC, CHEMICAL ODOR ON DESCENT AND APPROACH. LASTED UNTIL ENGINES SHUTDOWN. CABIN DID NOT REPORT ANY ABNORMAL ODORS. REFERENCE LOG 1502495 FOR ODI PREVENTION COMPLIANCE & T/S. NO DEFECTS NOTED AT THIS TIME. ACFT OK FOR SVC. (LP: 8264988)Mar 20, 2026 · N375NC · Airbus A320212 · Air Distribution SystemSDR DALA2026032201926Unknown · odorSULPHUR, FOUL ODOR ON TAXI OUT. STRONG, ENTIRE CABIN. FELT IN THROAT, NO PERCEPTIBLE VISUAL CUES. LASTED 5-10 MINS. RAN FUMES QRH. SEEMED TO IMPROVE WITH AIR/COND FUMES SUSPECTED PROCEDURE. NO APU AND ON ENGINES PACK/BLEEDS FOR AT LEAST 10 MINS. CHEMICAL SMELLMar 20, 2026 · N352NB · Airbus A319114 · Air Distribution SystemSDR DALA2026032201921Angle · corrodedNR 1 ENGINE INBD AND OTBD THRUST REVERSERS T/E HEAT SHIELD SUPPORT ANGLES WITH CORROSION. FOUND DURING PROCESS OF ORNRC N 131. REPLACED ANGLES RADIAL REAR P/N: 321-162-001-6 (2EA) AT ENGINE 1 INBD AND OTBD TRUST REVERSE IAW SPM (GFM) 70-43-31-390-005, PARAGMar 20, 2026 · N364NB · Airbus A319114 · Engine Thrust ReverserSDR DALA2026032101920Elec Connector · brokenON SERVICE CHECK, FOUND ROW'S 12 & 13 EMERGENCY EXIT RED AISLE LIGHTS INOP. FOUND BROKEN CONNECTOR IN LT LOWER WALL AT SEAT ROW 12. ALSO REQUIRES NEW EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY UNIT. REPLACED EPSU IAW AMM 33-51. REPLACED DAMAGED CONNECTOR 7261VC1 IAW ESPM 20-44Mar 20, 2026 · N338DN · Airbus A321213 · Light System WiringSDR QMLA2026032120022Wire Harness · faultedON SHORT FINAL THE FADEC CHANNEL FAIL CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED; IT WAS FOLLOWED BY THE CHECK INSTRUMENT WARNING LIGHT A SECOND LATER, THEN FINALLY THE FADEC MAINTENANCE LIGHT CAME ON FOLLOWED BY A MARRIED LOSS OF MY NR AND NP NEEDLES. MUCH LIKE A BIT TEST THEMar 20, 2026 · N773AL · Bell 407 · Engine Fuel System WiringSDR QMLA2026032020021Warning Light · false activationTRANSMISSION CHIP LIGHT ON ROLL UP TO FLIGHT. REMOVED AND INSPECTED ALL TRANSMISSION CHIP DETECTORS FOUND NO METAL DURING REINSTALL OF LOWER CHIP DETECTOR CHIP LIGHT CAME ON. TESTED LOWER CHIP DETECTOR FOUND IT HAD INTERNALLY FAILED.Mar 20, 2026 · N645AM · Bell 407 · Main Rotor GearboxSDR I5PA2026032019304Igniter · faultedFLIGHT MGE301. LEFT ENGINE NO LIGHT OFF. R & R LEFT ENGINE NR 1 IGNITER IAW AMM.Mar 20, 2026 · N193AN · Boeing 757223 · Spark Plug/IgniterSDR 2026FA0000205Turnbuckle · misconfigured2 ENGINES DELIVERED WITH A CONFIGURATION NOT CERTIFICATED. DUE TO THE PROCUREMENT CONSTRAINTS RELATED TO THE TURNBUCKLES PRE-SB 72-0182, A DR WAS RAISED FOR EACH AFFECTED ENGINE TO REWORK THE TURNBUCKLES POST-SB AND USE THEM IN THE PRE-SB CONFIGURATION. CUSTOMMar 20, 2026 · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR 2026FA0000204Turnbuckle · misconfigured2 ENGINES DELIVERED WITH A CONFIGURATION NOT CERTIFICATED. DUE TO THE PROCUREMENT CONSTRAINTS RELATED TO THE TURNBUCKLES PRE-SB 72-0182, A DR WAS RAISED FOR EACH AFFECTED ENGINE TO REWORK THE TURNBUCKLES POST-SB AND USE THEM IN THE PRE-SB CONFIGURATION. CUSTOMMar 20, 2026 · Turbine Engine Compressor SectionSDR IPXA2026032073759Arming Lever · inoperativeMAIN ENTRY SERVICE DOOR (L1), DOOR ARMING LEVER WILL NOT ARM UNLESS DOOR IS SLAMMED CLOSED. PERFORMED CREW ENTRY DOOR SYSTEM TEST IAW AMM 52-12-00. COULD NOT DUPLICATE ISSUE. OPS CHECK GOOD. NO DEFECTS NOTED AT THIS TIME.Mar 20, 2026 · N318UP · Boeing 76734AF · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR AALA202603204251Heat Shrink · missingAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: RIGHT AFT DOOR HEAT SHRINK TUBING ON GIRT BAR ENDS MISSING. (OPEN).Mar 20, 2026 · N826NN · Boeing 737823 · Emergency EquipmentSDR F3LA202603200387Battery · failedDISCREPANCY: REFERENCE LP514643 #3 CIDS 1 EPSU TEST 13WL AFT BATTERY FAILED. AC WAS NOT GROUNDED AS A RESULT OF THIS SDR REPORTABLE EVENT, IT WAS A RON SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE VISIT. CORRECTIVE ACTION: REMOVED AND REPLACED EPSU BATTERY IN REF AMM 33-51-38-000-0Mar 20, 2026 · N230FR · Airbus A320214 · Emergency LightingSDR PN1R202603200003Torque Link · corrodedDURING INSPECTION, FOUND WHITE AND BLUE M/R TENSION LINK BUSHINGS FRETTED OUT OF PERMISSIBLE LIMITS. LIMIT: 39.040MM - WHITE: 39.050, BLUE: 39.050. S/N'S MC-10-0810 AND MCL1636Mar 20, 2026 · N118JM · Agusta AW139 · Main Rotor SystemSDR WX0A2026032032761Epsu · faulted(AIRCRAFT NOT GROUNDED) EPSU BATTERY 11WL REQUIRES REPLACEMENT. / REMOVED AND REPLACED EPSU BATTERY 11WL REF AMM 33-51-38-000/400-001-A. OPS CHECK GOOD."Mar 20, 2026 · N208NV · Airbus A320214 · Emergency LightingSDR WX0A2026032032760Epsu · faulted(AIRCRAFT NOT GROUNDED) ESPU BATTERY FAULT (13WL) DURING ESPU TEST / R/R EPSU BATTERY (13WL) IAW AMM 33-51-38-400-002-A."Mar 20, 2026 · N301NV · Airbus A319112 · Emergency LightingSDR PN1R202603200002Torque Link · crackedDURING INSPECTION, FOUND RED MAIN ROTOR TENSION LINK CRACKED. S/N MCL1771Mar 20, 2026 · N98DQ · Agusta AW139 · Main Rotor SystemSDR DXTA2026032007342Link Assy · crackedSL680A-32-11-JIC (LANDING GEAR - MAIN LANDING GEAR TRAILING / LINK ENHANCED INSPECTION) WHILE PERFORMING SL68OA-32-11 INSP ON LH MLG TRAILING / LINK, A CRACK WAS NOTED ON THE UPPER PORTION OF THE BARREL AT THE LOWER OLEO / MOUNT (APPROXIMATLEY 6-7IN LONG). RMar 20, 2026 · N561QS · Cessna 680A · Main Landing GearSDR DXTA2026032007343Link Assy · corrodedSL680A-32-11-JIC (LANDING GEAR - MAIN LANDING GEAR TRAILING / LINK ENHANCED INSPECTION) WHILE PERFORMING SL680A-32-11 INSP ON RH MLG TRAILING / LINK, WATER INTRUSION WAS NOTED AND CORROSION WITH PITTING. CORRECTIVE ACTION: REPLACED TRAILING LINK ASSY. OPS CHECMar 20, 2026 · N561QS · Cessna 680A · Main Landing GearSDR 2026FA0000203Control Cable · brokenAIRCRAFT ABORTED TAKEOFF DUE TO LOW POWER. UPON INSPECTION FOUND PROPELLOR GOVERNOR CABLE BROKEN. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE PROP CONTROL CABLE AND PROP CONTROL CABLE ROD END.Mar 20, 2026 · N9055P · Piper PA24260 · Propeller Controlling SystemSDR KCSA202603201011Frame · crackedCRACK IN FRAME 3 ON LT AFT STRUT INBD SIDE FAIRING ACCESS PANEL 434CR CUTOUT UPPER FASTENER HOLE.Mar 20, 2026 · N773CK · Boeing 777F · Aerodynamic FairingsSDR DALA2026032001916Elec Connector · damagedEMERGENCY LIGHTS AT 43 A/B & 43J/H OUT. FOUND DAMAGED SPLICE AT 43 A/B REPAIRED PER A330 ESPM 20-43 FOUND CONNECTOR DAMAGED AT 43 J/H REPLACED CONNECTOR PER A330 ESPM 20-43/20-44 & A330 AWM 33-51. OK FOR SERVICE. (7683738)Mar 20, 2026 · N851NW · Airbus A330223 · Light System WiringSDR DALA2026032001914Frame · damagedAFT SIDE OF FRAME 62 AT PASS THROUGHS FORWARD OF TWO MISDRILLED PLUGGED HOLES. CORRECTED PER ERA 632216-14. (1503080)Mar 20, 2026 · N858NW · Airbus A330223 · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR ABXA20260320120Bleed Valve · faultedDURING TAKE-OFF, RECEIVED R ENG BLEED VALVE CAUTION MESSAGE DURING FIRST 60 KTS OF T/O ROLL. AIRCRAFT ABORTED TAKE-OFF (ATO). MAINTENANCE DEFERRED RT ENG HPSOV IAW MEL 36-11-2-1. MX PREOCEDURES C/W. PLACARDS INSTALLED. MBCB 03/30/2026. AIRCRAFT RETURNED Mar 20, 2026 · N651GT · Boeing 767231 · Compressor Bleed ValveSDR FDEA202603200361None · noneREF WRI 56-11 /8255 , C/OUT RTO / HIGH ENERGY STOP INSP. RTO / HIGH ENERGY INSPECTION C/OUT IAW B777 AMM 05-51-14-2-0 , FOUND SATIS. A/C OK TO SVC ALL BRAKE TEMPS WITHIN DISPATCHABLE LIMITS.A/C OK FOR SVCMar 20, 2026 · N897FD · Boeing 777F · Standard Practices/StructuresSDR FDEA202603200360Warning Message · false activationRTO AT 102KTS DUE TO WINDOW FLIGHT DECK L EICAS MESSAGE DEBRIEFED CREW , ONLY THE MOVEMENT OF THE WINDOW HANDLE MOVED JUST A BIT, FOLLOWED BY INDICATION. MAT INTEROGATED. , FOUND NO FAULTS LOGGED IN. CHECKED THE WINDOW OPERATION PER AMM 56-11-03-5. NIMar 20, 2026 · N897FD · Boeing 777F · Flight Compartment Windows