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 IPXA2026031066913Bracket · chafedCHAFED BRACKET, NT3 ENG R/H T/R FWD LWR FAIRING T/E AREA (REPLACE) INSTALL NEW BRACKET I.A.W SRM 51-40-02-0G REV.106 AND ST ENGINEERING AEROSPACE IPC 78-32-22 REV.94.Mar 7, 2026 · N574UP · Boeing 74744AF · Engine Thrust ReverserSDR VNAA202603130005Support · crackedCRACK ON MOTOR SUPPORT OF PASSENGER DOOR. MOTOR SUPPORT OF PASSENGER DOOR WAS REPAIRED PER CRJ/900 SRM 52-11-04-201-009-A01Mar 7, 2026 · N635NN · Cndair CL6002D24 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR AALA202603122167Intercostal · corrodedAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: CORROSION ON PASSENGER CABIN FLOOR STRUCTURE INTERCOSTAL AT STA 951 AND RBL 34. REPLACED INTERCOSTAL PER AARD 51-00-05-1.Mar 7, 2026 · N951NN · Boeing 737823 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR AALA202603125886Floorbeam · corrodedAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: CORROSION ON PASSENGER CABIN FLOOR BEAM UPPER CHORD AT STA 986, LBL 43. REPAIRED CHORD PER SRM 53-70-51-2R-6 ALTERNATIVE 3.Mar 7, 2026 · N951NN · Boeing 737823 · Fuselage Main, Floor BeamSDR IPXA2026031266432Bracket · chafedCHAFED BRACKET, NR 4 ENG L/H T/R FWD LWR FAIRING T/E AREA INSTALL NEW BRACKET I.A.W SRM 51-40-02-0G REV.106 AND ST ENGINEERING IPC 78-32-21 REV.94Mar 7, 2026 · N574UP · Boeing 74744AF · Engine Thrust ReverserSDR DALA2026031201730Transition Panel · corroded(LOG 1487338) FORWARD CARGO COMPARTMENT - FROM STA 500A TO STA 500L R/H TRANSITION PANEL CORRODED IN MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. FABRICATED, TREATED, PRIMED AND INSTALLED NEW TRANSITION PANEL 500A-500L IAW B737-900 SRM 51-10-02-0G, 53-00-53-1A-2, 51-40-02-0G, 51-40-05Mar 7, 2026 · N879DN · Boeing 737932ER · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR DALA2026031201728Frame · damaged(LOG 1484484) LEFT HAND STA 727 FRAME INNER CHORD, 737 REPAIR; RII; SECTION 02. ACCOMPLISHED AMDS 5311-01251-02A - LEFT HAND STA 727 FRAME INNER CHORD, 737 REPAIR; RII; SECTION 02. SHIM WAS INSTALLED, ASSOCIATED AA 5311-01251 ADDED FOR AC 3708.Mar 7, 2026 · N378DA · Boeing 737832 · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR AALA202603120942Transition Panel · corrodedAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: CORROSION ON AFT CARGO COMPARTMENT TRANSITION PANEL BETWEEN STA 727I AND STA 727J, AT S24R AND RBL 22. REPLACED TRANSITION PANEL PER SRM 53-00-05-1.Mar 7, 2026 · N951NN · Boeing 737823 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR AALA202603129487Floorbeam · corrodedAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: CORROSION ON PASSENGER CABIN FLOOR BEAM UPPER CHORD AT STA 986, RBL 43. REPAIRED CHORD PER SRM 53-70-51-2R-6 ALTERNATIVE 3.Mar 7, 2026 · N951NN · Boeing 737823 · Fuselage Main, Floor BeamSDR AALA202603126924Plate · corrodedAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: CORROSION ON THE L4 DOOR CUTOUT LOWER SILL PLATE FASTENER HOLES AT FR 68 AND +Y1292. REPAIRED SILL PLATE PER SRM 53-41-14-300-001 REPAIR PRINCIPLE # 5.Mar 7, 2026 · N418AN · Airbus A321253NX · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR CALA2026031214518Frame · corrodedAFT CARGO BAY, BS 1420 FRAME CORRODED. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE FRAME IAW SRM 51-40-02-0G-0. MAJOR REPAIR.Mar 7, 2026 · N57869 · Boeing 75733N · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR CALA2026031214517Frame · corrodedAFT CARGO BAY, BS 1460, FRAME CORRODED. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE FRAME IAW SRM 51-40-02-0G-0. MAJOR REPAIR.Mar 7, 2026 · N57869 · Boeing 75733N · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR CALA2026031214516Floor Support · corrodedAFT CARGO BAY, BTW BS 1420-1440, RBL 10.45, FLOOR SUPPORT CORROSDED. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE FLOOR SUPPORT BTW BS 1420 -1440, RBL 10.45 IAW SRM 51-40-02-0G-0. MAJOR REPAIR.Mar 7, 2026 · N57869 · Boeing 75733N · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR ASAA2026030764807Power Supply · no testEMERGENCY LIGHT AT AFT LH OVERWING DOOR FAIL THE TEST. GROUNDED - YES. REMOVED AND REPLACED BATTERY PACK (M1670 AT L/H SEAT ROW 22 AND PERFORMED OPS CHECK TEST GOOD IAW B737 NG AMM 33-51-06-960-805 SRXR430X.Mar 7, 2026 · N253AK · Boeing 737990ER · Emergency LightingSDR SWAA2026031177469Flashlight · missingFWD F/A FLASHLIGHT MISSING. REPLACED THE FLASHLIGHT BATTERY IAW 25-64-00-900-805. FLASHLIGHT INSTALLED IAW 25-64-00-200-801. OPS CHKD OK.Mar 7, 2026 · N8837Q · Boeing 7378 · Emergency EquipmentSDR SWAA2026031177414Battery Pack · inoperativeFWD LT EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT SECTION INOPERATIVE. R & R THE BATTERY IAW AMM 33-51-06. CHKD GOOD.Mar 7, 2026 · N8582Z · Boeing 7378H4 · Emergency LightingSDR SWAA2026031177431Lens · looseLEFT AFT EMERGENCY LIGHT COVER LOOSE. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE LT OVERWING EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT LENS IAW AMM 33-51-01.Mar 7, 2026 · N8639B · Boeing 7378H4 · Emergency LightingSDR SWAA2026031177474Slide · dislodgedL2 DOOR SLIDE FELL OUT OF IT SHROUD. INSTALLED IAW AMM 25-66-01 & MT 725-61-06.Mar 7, 2026 · N255WN · Boeing 7377H4 · Escape SlideSDR SWAA2026031177487Flashlight · no testFWD GALLEY EMERGENCY FLASHLIGHT DOES NOT TEST. REPOSTIONED FLASHLIGHT PER S. I PMar 7, 2026 · N8690A · Boeing 7378H4 · Emergency EquipmentSDR SWAA2026031177483Flashlight · no testAFT LEFT INBD FLASHLIGHT FLASHES RED WHEN TESTING. REPLACED AFT LT INBD FLASHLIGHT BATTERY IAW AMM 25-64-00.Mar 7, 2026 · N8840Q · Boeing 7378 · Emergency EquipmentSDR DALA2026031101725Light · inoperativeSHIP 688 SLIDE INDICATOR LIGHT INOP OR DAMAGED / LOCATIONS: 3R. CORRECTIVE ACTION: R/R L408 GIRT BAR ANN LIGHT ASSY AND R/R S10225 PROX SENSOR B PER B757 WDM 25-66-11. SLIDE LIGHT OPS CHK NML. (1483778)Mar 7, 2026 · N688DL · Boeing 757232 · Door Warning SystemSDR DALA2026031101691Battery Pack · inoperativeSHIP 1817 FLIGHT DECK EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN INOP. CORRECTIVE ACTION: REPLACED BATTERIES IAW B767 AMM 35-51 OPS TEST GOOD (8349258)Mar 7, 2026 · N841MH · Boeing 767432ER · Emergency LightingSDR CALA2026031114509Fairing · missingFOUND FARING ASSY OUTBOARD AUX MISSING.Mar 7, 2026 · N799UA · Boeing 777222 · Wing Main, Frame StructureSDR CALA2026031114508Acoustic Liner · damagedON WALKAROUND FOUND DAMAGE TO NR 2 ENGINE ACOUSTIC LINER BETWEEN 2 AND 3 O CLOCK POSITION. REMOVED FAN CASE OGV FAIRING PER AMM 72-21-03. REQUIRES INSTALLATION OF THREE OGV FAIRING ASSMEBLY PANELS. SEE PICTURES BELOW. INSTALLED OGV FAIRINGS AT POSITION 8 AND Mar 7, 2026 · N29971 · Boeing 7879 · Nacelle/Pylon, Main FrameSDR CALA2026031114507Fitting · fodDOOR R1 WILL NOT ARM. CLEANED GIRT BAR FLOOR ATTACHMENTS REF AMM 52-11-00 OPS CK GOOD.Mar 7, 2026 · N57864 · Boeing 75733N · Emergency EquipmentSDR QXEA2026031000052Brake · draggingAIRCRAFT PULLS RIGHT AT ALL SPEEDS ON THE GROUND, RUDDER OR TILLER CORRECTION NEEDED TO MAINTAIN A STRAIGHT LINE. REMOVED FROM SERVICE. INTERROGATED CMC. NO FAULTS FOUND. PERFORMED FIM TASK 32-00-00-810-802-A STEP 1-5N. FOUND NR 1 STEERING FEEDBACK SENSOR OUT Mar 7, 2026 · N665QX · Emb ERJ170200LR · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR QXEA2026031000051Strip · loosePHOTOLUMINSCENT STRIP NEXT TO 2A/3A HAS SHIFTED AND A GAP HAS FORMED MTX NOTIFIED. REMOVED FROM SERVICE. ADJUSTED PHOTOLUMINESCENT STRIP AT 2A/3A AND NO GAP NOTED. NO FURTHER DEFECTS NOTED. RETURNED TO SERVICE. NO PARTS REPLACED.Mar 7, 2026 · N636QX · Emb ERJ170200LR · Emergency LightingSDR QXEA2026031000048Throttle · malfunctionedFLIGHT 2345. DURING PHASE OF DESCEND. AUTOTHROTTLE DISENGAGE TWICE. IT HAPPENED ONCE IN WHEN WE SHOOT THE APPROACH. PLACED ON MEL 22-30-00B. CLEARED BY INTERROGATED CMC. FOUND FAULT CODES 22310020TA2, 22310031TA2, AND 22310031TA1 POSTED AT THE TIME OF WRITE UPMar 7, 2026 · N667QX · Emb ERJ170200LR · Auto Throttle SystemSDR 2026FA0000166Windshield · crackedFLIGHT 942 CBB/VVI: WINDOW DAMAGE L1 FORWARD CRACKED. CORRECTIVE ACTION: HAS BEEN REPLACED WINDOW L1 IAW AMM 56-11-11/401 AND ADJUSTMENT TEST NORMAL OPERATION IAW AMM30-41-00/501.Mar 7, 2026 · Boeing 73733R · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR AALA202603104724Skin · damagedAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: LEFT HAND SIDE OF FUSELAGE SKIN HAS CREASED AREA WITH MULTIPLE SMALL DENTS AT BS 365 BETWEEN STR 15L AND STR 16L. ACCOMPLISHED SKIN REPAIR BETWEEN BS 360 AND BS 380, STR 13L AND STR 17L. PER AA EA 372415.Mar 7, 2026 · N989AN · Boeing 737823 · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR AALA202603101759Light · brokenAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: EMERGENCY LIGHT ON SEAT 30C BROKEN. RESECURED ROW 30 EMERGENCY LIGHT ASSEMBLY. PER AMM 33-51-11.Mar 7, 2026 · N319TE · Boeing 7378 · Emergency LightingSDR AALA202603109127Sill Drain · odorAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: FLIGHT ATTENDANTS COMPLAINED OF A VOMIT SMELL AFTER DEPARTURE. CLEANED L1DOOR DRAIN. PER AMM 38-31-00.Mar 7, 2026 · N874NN · Boeing 737823 · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR AALA202603103257Lens · missingAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: EXIT LIGHT NEAR LAVATORY-D MISSING COVER. RESECURED LIGHT COVER NEAR LAVATORY-D. PER AMM 33-29-00.Mar 7, 2026 · N316RK · Boeing 7378 · Emergency LightingSDR AALA202603109798Air Filter · dirtyAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: VOMIT SMELL COMING FROM AIRCRAFT AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM. WHILE ACCOMPLISHING TROUBLE SHOOTING OF SOF EVENT FOUND RECIRCULATION FAN FILTERS TO BE DIRTY AND FOUND RECIRCULATION FAN INSULATION BLANKETS COVERED IN UNKNOWN LIQUID. REMOVED ANMar 7, 2026 · N936AN · Boeing 737823 · Air Distribution SystemSDR AALA202603100296Insulation · contaminatedAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: VOMIT SMELL COMING FROM AIRCRAFT AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM. WHILE ACCOMPLISHING TROUBLE SHOOTING OF SOF EVENT FOUND RECIRCULATION FAN FILTERS TO BE DIRTY AND FOUND RECIRCULATION FAN INSULATION BLANKETS COVERED IN UNKNOWN LIQUID. REMOVED ANMar 7, 2026 · N936AN · Boeing 737823 · Standard Practices/StructuresSDR AALA202603106332Sign · missingAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: AFT SERVICE DOOR EXIT LIGHT IS MISSING THE WORD "EXIT". REMOVED AND REPLACED L2 SERVICE DOOR EMERGENCY EXIT IDENTIFIER, OPS CHECK GOOD. PER AMM 33-51-00.Mar 7, 2026 · N306PB · Boeing 737823 · Emergency LightingSDR SCNA20260309111Oven · smoke803260 & 803262 - AFT GALLEY CENTER OVEN HAD SMOKING COMING FROM AROUND IT - REPAIRED DAMAGED WIRING BETWEEN OVEN CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND P4 CONNECTOR REF SWPM 20-30-12 AND CMM 25-30-117. REACTIVATED G4 GALLEY REF AMM 25-31-41 440-801 OPS CHECK GOOD REF CMM 25-Mar 7, 2026 · N901SY · Boeing 737900ER · Buffet/GalleysSDR DALA2026031001665Bracket · damagedSHIP 3358 DRAWING F53975569 SECTION E-E BRACKET HAS TOOLING DAMAGE. CORRECTIVE ACTION: REPAIRED PER ERA 632216-14 REV ORIG. (1484112)Mar 7, 2026 · N858NW · Airbus A330223 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR DALA2026031001657Oil System · leaking(LOG 8395700) WHILE AT THE GATE JUST PRIOR TO PUSH FLIGHT ATTENDANTS REPORTED A KNOCKING SOUND IN AFT GALLEY. NOISE AND VIBRATION COULD ALSO BE FELT IN THE COCKPIT. THERE WAS ALSO A SLIGHT ODOR OF EXHAUST. VERIFIED APU AT FAULT, MCD FULL OF METAL. VERIFIED NO Mar 7, 2026 · N955DZ · Boeing 7379GPER · APU Oil SystemSDR DALA2026031001656Access Panel · corroded(LOG 1483089) WEAR AND CORROSION SEAT BLADE OF ACCESS PANELS ON VERTICAL STAB APPROX. FROM STA=1030 TO STA=1156 AND S-2L AND S-4L AT EMPENNAGE. SEAT BLADE OF ACCESS PANELS ON VERTICAL STAB APPROX. FROM STA=1030 TO STA=1156 AND S-2L AND S-4L AT EMPENNAGE. WAS RMar 7, 2026 · N883DN · Boeing 737932ER · Horizontal Stabilizer, Plate/SkinSDR DALA2026031001655Stringer Clip · not reported(LOG 1484259) STR 20R STA 340 CLIP REQUIRES RADIUS BLOCK AS PART OF B737-900 SRM 53-00-03 REPAIR 1 INSTALLATION. INSTALLED RADIUS BLOCK ON STR 20R STA 340 CLIP PER ERA 632987-14 AND B737-900 SRM 53-00-03 REPAIR 1.Mar 7, 2026 · N849DN · Boeing 737932ER · Fuselage Main, Longeron/StringerSDR DALA2026031001654Strut · corrodedLEFT WING FLAP INTERCONNECTING STRUT HAS CORROSION. REMOVED INTERCONNECTING STRUT IAW AMM 27-51-44-000-006. INSTALL NEW INTERCONNECTING STRUT IAW AMM 27-51-44.Mar 7, 2026 · N879DN · Boeing 737932ER · Wing Main, Frame StructureSDR DALA2026031001653Skin · ground damage(LOG 1484200) CATERING TRUCK HIT A/C RESULTING IN DAMAGE IN SECTION 41, AT BS 340-360, LOCATED ON STRINGER 20R. DAMAGE CONSISTS OF AN 8 IN X 4 IN DENT WITH A MAXIMUM DEPTH OF 0.147 INCHES. THE DENT IS ON THE FUSELAGE SKIN AND UNDERLYING STRINGER 20R. REMOVED DMar 7, 2026 · N849DN · Boeing 737932ER · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR DALA2026031001652Skin · damaged(LOG 1484180) FUSELAGE SKIN DAMAGE AT STR 20R STA 360. C/W ERA 632727-14 ORIGINAL SECTION 1. C/W RII OF ERA 632727-14 ORIG SECTION 1.Mar 7, 2026 · N849DN · Boeing 737932ER · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR DXTA2026031007159Brake Sys · faultedDURING TAXI RIGHT BRAKE SHUTTER. PERFORMED BLEEDING OF THE R/H BRAKE ASSY, REMOVED SMALL AMOUNT OF AIR, PERFORMED TAXI CHECK, NO DEFECTS NOTED. ALL WORK IN REF TO EMB 300 AMM 32-40-00Mar 7, 2026 · N340QS · Emb EMB505 · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR VNAA2026031014004Sensor · unserviceableHAD BRAKE OVHT WARNING MSG IN FLIGHT AT ABOUT 15000 FEET CW QRC/QRH DISAPPEARED FOR 3 MINUTES THEN CAME BACK ON INTERMITTENTLY. / REMOVED AND REPLACED #4 BRAKE THERMOCOUPLE SENSOR IAW 32-46-01-000/400-801-A01 .PERFORMED SELF TEST IAW 32-46-01-740-801-A01. TESTMar 7, 2026 · N588NN · Cndair CL6002D24 · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR DALA2026031001642Door Frame · crackedSHIP 9511 CRACK ON HOLE DOOR JAMB BTW STA Y=946 TO Y= 948 APROX LONG 28 RH BELOW TIE TRACK AFT CARGO COMPARTMENT. CORRECTIVE ACTION: REPAIRED PER B717-200 SRM 51-70-10 (1484047)Mar 7, 2026 · N952AT · Boeing 717200 · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR DALA2026031001635Light · faultedEMERGENCY FLOOR LIGHTING DAMAGED OR INOPERATIVE / LOCATIONS:604 / EMERGENCY FLOORING LIGHTS AND CEILING LIGHTS ILLUMINATION AS THE GEAR COMES UP ON TAKEOFF. A RED CEILING LIGHT STAYS ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE GEAR IS DOWN FOR LANDING. / INTERIOR. C/A: PERFORMED OPMar 7, 2026 · N323NB · Airbus A319114 · Emergency LightingSDR CALA2026031014483Skin · corrodedEVEALUATE CORROSION ON THE WASTE TANKS AREA PAN ASSY. PERFORMED REPAIR ON EXTERNAL SKIN OF THE VACUUM LAVATORY SERVICE DOOR CUTOUT BTW BS 847 - 867, S23L - 25L, MAJOR REPAIRMar 7, 2026 · N75410 · Boeing 737924 · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR CALA2026031014481Frame · damagedLOCATED AT THE FWD EDGE OF THE PANEL BELOW S24L, THROUGH HOLE DAMAGE IN THE SKIN LOCATED 1.4" AFT OF AND BELOW DAMAGED BS 177.73 FRAME, LOCATED AT ABOUT BS 181, AT BS 185 ON AN EXISTING FASTENER COMMON TO AN UNDERLYING SHEAR TIE.Mar 7, 2026 · N68821 · Boeing 737924ER · Fuselage Main, Frame