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 IPXA2026031325538Skin · deformedDEFORM - SKIN , NO. 1 ENG R/H T/R COWL BLOWOUT DOOR INBD EDGE ADJACENT NO. 1 LATCH. (REPLACE) CONDITION CHECK NORMAL.SDR YENA2026031300298Unknown · odorFLT # 15 JFK -SFO . "DIRTY SOCK ODOR VERY STRONG ON TAKEOFF POWER. DISSIPATES TO ZERO ABOVE 15,000 FT. ODOR REAPPEARS DESCENDING BELOW 15,000 FT. ODOR REAPPEARS DESCENDING BELOW 15,000FT AND BUILDING DURING TAXI TO THE GATE AIRCRAFT DOES HAVE 30 DAY HISTORY FOSDR DXTA2026031107170Receptacle · brokenAFTER TAKEOFF GEAR WOULD NOT RETRACT. CYCLED ONCE STILL WOULD NOT RETRACT. WHEN GEAR HANDLE WAS UP WE GOT AN AMBER CAS GEAR DISAGREE. PUT GEAR HANDLE DOWN AND CONTINUED SHORT FLIGHT. REVIEWED PREVIOUS STEPS AND PROCEEDED WITH THE FOLLOWING; GAINED ACCESS TOSDR CALA2026031314547Deck Plate · dentedFLIGHT DECK FLOOR HAS DENTS BETWEEN BS250 AND BS270 AND BETWEEN LBL-29 AND RBL-10. REPAIRED FLIGHT DECK FLOOR IAW HAECO E-PROGRESSIVE REO-G25836, STAGE 2 AND FINAL ECRA 5310-08837.SDR DALA2026031201729Frame · damaged(LOG 1485494) ACCOMPLISH AMDS 5311-01251-02B - RIGHT HAND STA 727 FRAME INNER CHORD, 737 REPAIR; RII; SECTION 02. ACCOMPLISHED AMDS 5311-01251-02B - RIGHT HAND STA 727 FRAME INNER CHORD, 737 REPAIR; RII; SECTION 02. SHIM WAS INSTALLED, ASSOCIATED AA 5311-01251SDR CALA2026031214519Fuel Cap · missingFUELERS REPORT LT AND RT REFUEL CAP MISSING. NO LEAKS OR FOREIGN MATERIAL. MAINTENANCE DDP COMPLIED WITH INSTALLED BOTH FUEL CAPS IAW AMM 28-00-00.SDR SWAA2026031177672Flashlight · inoperativeTWO RIGHT SIDE AFT F/A FLASHLIGHTS NOT TESTING CORRECTLY AND SEALS BROKEN. R & R BOTH AFT RT F/A FLASHLIGHTS ASSY IAW AMM 25-64-00. OPS CHECKED GOOD.SDR SWAA2026031177634Flashlight · no testCREW REPORTS AFTER FLASHLIGHTS PUSH TO TEST INOPERATIVE. RESECURED AFT FLASHLIGHTS IAW AMM 25-64-00.SDR SWAA2026031177670Girt Bar · out of adjustFWD SERVICE DOOR GIRT BAR NEEDS ADJUSTMENT. ADJUSTED GIRT BAR, OPS CHKD GOOD IAW AMM 25-66-00.SDR SWAA2026031177605Lamp · inoperativeL2 EXTERIOR EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT INOPERATIVE. R & R THE L2 EXTERIOR EMERGENCY EXIT LAMP IAW AMM 33-51-04. R & R THE BATTERY PACK & CHARGER ASSY IAW AMM 33-51-06; OPS CHECKED GOOD.SDR SWAA2026031177887Lens · unsecureCOCKPIT EMERGENCY LIGHT LENS WILL NOT SECURE IN PLACE. OK TO CONT IAW MEL 33-1-01 SP1. LIGHT REMAINS OPERATIONAL. NSTALLED LENSE IAW AMM 33-14-00.SDR SWAA2026031177668Battery Pack · inoperativeAFT RIGHT EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE (INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR). R & R THE AFT RIGHT BATTERY PACK IAW AMM 33-51-06 AND OPS CHECKED GOOD.SDR SWAA2026031177685Cover · missingOVERWING EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN COVER MISSING. REPLACED COVER IAW AMM 33-51-01SDR SWAA2026031177684Cover · looseCENTER AISLE EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN COVER FALLING OFF BY SEATS ROW 14. SECURED COVER AS PER SIP.SDR SWAA2026031177578Handle · looseL1 AND R1 DOOR ASSIST HANDLES LOOSE. TIGHTENED ASSIST HANDLES PER AMM 52-11-51.SDR SWAA2026031177602Skin · crackedNUMBER 6 SLAT HAS A CRACK IN THE LE SKIN, FWD OF THE NOSE BEAM, DIRECTLY FWD OF THE ACTUATOR ATTACH LUG IN THE CENTER. ACCOMPLISHED HFEC INSPECTION OF THE DAMAGED AREA, REMOVED NR 6 SLAT IAW AMM 27-81-21. INSTALLED NR 6 SLAT IAW AMM 27-81-21.SDR SWAA2026031177626Shaft · shearedNR 2 ENGINE DID NOT MAKE TAKEOFF POWER. PERFORMED THE FUEL PUMP IMPELLER SHAFT INSPECTION IAW M-26-173-00258. FOUND SHEARED SHAFT, REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 2 ENGINE FUEL PUMP AND HMU IAW MT 73-11-00. OPS & LEAK CHECKED GOOD. ACFT OK FOR SERVICE.SDR SWAA2026031178669Hmu · inoperativeNR 2 ENGINE DID NOT MAKE TAKEOFF POWER. PERFORMED FUEL PUMP IMPELLER SHAFT INSPECTION IAW M-26-173-00258. FOUND A SHEARED SHAFT. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE NR 2 ENGINE FUEL PUMP & HMU IAW MT 73-11-00. OPS & LEAK CHECKED GOOD. ACFT OK FOR SERVICE.SDR SWAA2026031177645Battery Pack · inoperativeSEVERAL EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS AT THE OVERWING EXIT DOORS ARE INOPERATIVE. ONE SMALL EXIT LIGHT ON THE LT SIDE; TWO LARGE LIGHTS ON THE UPPER RT SIDE; AND TWO EXTERIOR LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. RECONNECTED EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACK AT SEAT ROW 18L IAW AMM 33-51-SDR AALA202603110663Shear Plate · crackedAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: CRACK SHEAR PLATE STR 23 R LOC. BTW FR69 AND FR70 AT AFT GALLET AREA. MAINTENANCE REPLACED SHEAR PLATE STR 23 R LOC. BTW FR69 AND FR70 AT AFT GALLEY AREA IAW A320 SRM 51-42-11-801 AND DWG D53474180.SDR AALA202603117626Controller · inoperativeAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: AT 360 WE RECEIVED CABIN ALTITUDE AND IMMEDIATELY RAN THE QRC. THE CABIN WAS UNCONTROLLABLE IN MANUAL MODE. WE DEPLOYED THE OXYGEN MASKS WHILE EXECUTING THE CHECKLIST. AIRCRAFT DIVERTED TO TULSA AND FLIGHT LANDED SAFELY WITHOUT INCIDENT.SDR CALA2026031114489Skin · dentedRESKIN FWD CARGO DOOR (REF AAR N/R 99998525). REMOVED AND REPLACED FWD CARGO DOOR EXTERNAL SKIN PER REF SRM 51-40-02-0G-0 AND DWG 143A6110.SDR QXEA2026031000050Strip · dimFLIGHT 2119. PHOTO ILLUMINESCENT STRIP INBOARD OF SEATS 1CD & 2CD DIM, REMOVED FROM SERVICE AND PLACED ON MEL 33-50-21A.SDR QXEA2026031000049Strip · malfunctionedFLIGHT 2179. PHOTO ILLUMINESCENT STRIPS AROUND 1D AND FORWARD GALLEY DIM ACROSS VARIED SECTIONS. REMOVED FROM SERVICE AND PLACED ON MEL 33-50-21C. CLEARED BY REPLACING PHOTO STRIPS AROUND 1D ANF FWD GALLEY REF E175 AMM TASKS 33-50-21-000/400-801-A OPS CHECK GSDR QXEA2026031000047Light · dimFLIGHT 2119. PHOTOLUMINESCEND STRIPS AROUND 1A & 2A DIM ACROSS VARIED SECTIONS, REMOVED FROM SERVICE. REPLACED PHOTOLUMINESCENT STRIP NEXT TO SEATS 1A & 2A IAW AMM 33-50-21-000-801-A & 33-50-21-400-801-A. OPS CHECK GOOD. RETURN TO SERVICE.SDR AALA202603104958Door · lack of lubeAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: FLIGHT DECK DOOR IS NOT OPERATING PROPERLY EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO OPEN. CLEANED AND LUBED DOOR STRIKE, OPS CHECK GOOD. PER AMM 52-51-01.SDR DALA2026031001664Bracket · mechanic errorSHIP 3358 MISDRILLED BRACKET, TOOLING DAMAGE FWD SIDE OF FRAME RAIL, INCORRECT FASTENERS - MARKED RT FR 53 SRT'7. CORECTIVE ACTION: REPAIRED PER ERA 632216-14 REV A. (1485291)SDR ABXA202603108092Blower · inoperativeDURING MAINTENANCE INSPECTION, "AFT DET FAN" EICAS MESSAGE. MAINTENANCE REPLACED AFT CARGO SMOKE DET AIR FLOW BLOWER 1, M718 PER B767 AMM 26-16-02. SYSTEM CHECKS NORMAL. AIRCRAFT RELEASED NO ETOPS. A/C RETURNED TO SERVICE.SDR AALA202603103038Light · no testAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: EMERGENCY LIGHT AT SEAT 25C INOPERATIVE. REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHT AND ACCOMPLISHED A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK OF THE EMERGENCY LIGHTING SYSTEM PER AMM 33-51-19.SDR AALA202603108420Light · no testAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: EMERGENCY LIGHT AT SEAT 24C INOPERATIVE. REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHT AND ACCOMPLISHED A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK OF THE EMERGENCY LIGHTING SYSTEM PER AMM 33-51-19.SDR DALA2026031001645Not Reported · not reportedSHIP 9523 ERA 632996-14 ISSUED FOR REPAIR TO STA 207-218,L L17-18RH. CORRECTIVE ACTION: REPAIRED PER ERA 632996-14. (1485115)SDR DALA2026031001643Valve · bindingSHIP 9522 CREW REPORTS STRONG DIRTY SOCK SMELL IN BACK OF AIRCRAFT. CORRECTIVE ACTION: FOUND #2 ENG SOURCE R/R #2 ENG BUFFER AIR VALVE FOUND IT BINDING & STIFF IN REF B717 AMM 75-22. CKS GOOD. (1485009)SDR CALA2026031014471Skin · dentedRESKIN AFT CARGO DOOR. REMOVED AND REPLACED AFT CARGO DOOR EXTERNAL SKIN PER REF SRM 51-40-02-0G-0 AND DWG 146A6110. REMOVED AND REPLACED AFT CARGO DOOR EXTERNAL SKIN PER REF SRM 51-40-02-0G-0 AND DWG 146A6110.SDR CALA2026031014469Smoke Detector · false activationTHE TOMC CONTROLLER AND SENIOR MANAGER CONCUR THAT THE AIRCRAFT CAN BE RELEASED BACK TO SERVICE AFTER EXPERIENCING A DIVERSION OR AIR TURN BACK DUE TO A MECHANICAL REASON LOCKED BY SYSTEM. UNLOCKING TOMC GG AND SR MGR BK CONCUR ON FIX REF LP 8141323 REPLACED SSDR CALA2026031014463Power Supply · faultedESPU FAULT MESSAGE, ESPU EXT LOAD EMER R. APPEARS DURING EMER LIGHTING TEST. R & R RT CENTER EPSU IAW TASK 33-51-38-000-001-A, FAULT PERSISTED, R & R FOUR EXT EMERGENCY LIGHTS UNDER LT & RT OVERWING EMERGENCY EXIT DOORS REF TASK 33-51-15-000-001-A, OP CK GOSDR CALA2026031014457Oven · failedBURNING ODOR AND LIGHT SMOKE FROM GALLEY OVEN 109, DEBRIEFED WITH CREW, OVEN SMELLED LIKE CIGARETTES WHEN TURNED ON. REPLACED OVEN IAW AMM 25-34-00-020-801-C3. NO HELP, OVEN DOES NOT POWER.SDR ASAA2026030863716Girt Bar · disconnected1L DOOR SLIDE WILL NOT ARM. ( MAIN ENTRY DOOR / SLIDES ). GROUNDED - YES. FOUND 1L GIRT BAR FWD SIDE DISCONNECTED FROM SLIDE ASSY. RESECURED FWD SIDE OF GIRT BAR IN REF AMM 25-62-41-400-801-A. OPS & SECURITY CHK GOOD. PLACARD REMOVED. MIC SHEET UPDATED. OK FORSDR SWIA2026030875432Landing Gear · warning messageGEAR DISAGREE MASTER WARNING AFTER SELECTING LANDING GEAR LEVER UP. LEFT MAIN AND NOSE GEAR SUCCESSFULLY STOWED. RIGHT MAIN GEAR DID NOT COME UP. (FLIGHT 5049) PERFORMED INSPECTION CHECKS OF NOSE AND LEFT UPLOCK TARGETS AND FOUND TO BE ADJUSTED TO CORRECT LISDR SWAA2026030977627Slide · out of alignmentL1 DOOR SLIDE CAME PART WAY OUT OF SLIDE CONTAINER. REINSTALLED SLIDE PACK BACK INTO CASE IAW 825-PDR-01-01.SDR SWAA2026030977868Unknown · odorAT CRUISE ALTITUDE FLIGHT ATTENDANTS NOTED AN ACRID ODOR EMINATING FROM THE AFT GALLEY AREA. UNABLE TO IDENTIFY A SPECIFIC SOURCE, SMOKE, FIRE QRH WAS RUN. DIVERTED TO MMMD. ACCOMPLISHED THE SMOKE OR FUMES IN CABIN CONDITIONAL INSPECTION IAW AMM 05-51-56, SDR AALA202603095204Battery · no testAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: BATTERY FOR EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY UNIT 13WL INOPERATIVE. REPLACED BATTERY PER AMM 33-51-38.SDR AALA202603097061Battery · no testAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: BATTERY FOR EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY UNIT 10WL INOPERATIVE. REPLACED BATTERY PER AMM 33-51-38.SDR AALA202603095247Battery · no testAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: BATTERY FOR EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY UNIT 12WL INOPERATIVE. REPLACED BATTERY PER AMM 33-51-38.SDR AALA202603093152Power Supply · no testAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY UNIT 15WL INOPERATIVE. REPLACED EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY UNIT PER AMM 33-51-38.SDR AALA202603096243Battery · no testAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: BATTERY FOR EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY UNIT 11WL INOPERATIVE. REPLACED BATTERY PER AMM 33-51-38.SDR AALA202603090588Battery · no testAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: BATTERY FAULT FOR EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY UNIT 13WL DISPLAYED DURING SYSTEM TEST. REPLACED BATTERY AND ACCOMPLISHED A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK OF THE EMERGENCY LIGHTING SYSTEM PER AMM 33-51-38 WITH NO FAULTS NOTED.SDR AALA202603093577Pouch · brokenAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: LIFE JACKET WEBBING BROKEN SEAT 36D. MAINTENANCE REPLACED LIFE VEST POUCH AT SEAT 36D PER CMM 25-21-61.SDR AALA202603092937Elec Connector · defectiveAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: EMERGENCY AISLE PATHWAY LIGHTING AT SEAT ROWS, 11 ABC, 12 ABC AND 13 ABC ARE INOPERATIVE. MAINTEMANCE REPLACED CONNECTOR 7261VC3-A PER AMM 33-51-08 AND ACCOMPLISHED A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK OF THE EMERGENCY LIGHTING SYSTEM WISDR AALA202603096624Handle · looseAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: 2R DOOR DISARM HANDLE IS LOOSE ACCORDING TO THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT. MAINTENANCE SECURED R2 DOOR ARMING/DISARMING HANDLE PER AMM 52-11-22 AND ACCOMPLISHED A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK WITH NO FAULTS NOTED.SDR AALA202603090938Flashlight · no testAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: GREEN LIGHT NOT BLINKING FOR THE FLASHLIGHT ON AFT RIGHT FLIGHT ATTENDANT SEAT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED FLASHLIGHT PER AMM 25-65-00.