Service difficulty reports

1,770,704 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 IPXA2026100603252Skin · dentedDENTED SKIN , NR 2 ENG NOSE COWL INNER BARREL AT 5 O'CLOCK. CUT OUT THE DAMAGE AND CLEAN, MEASURE THE CUT OUT ( DIA : 0.3", 7" FROM T/E, AT 5 O'CLOCK ON THE INNER BARREL OF NO.2 ENG INLET COWL ). BOND THE SPACER WITH FILM ADHESIVE CURED AT 250°F FOR 2 HOURS Sep 30, 2026 · N354UP · Boeing 76734AF · Nacelle/Pylon, Plate/SkinSDR AALA202610084695Shade · brokenAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: THE FLIGHT ATTENDANTS REPORT THAT THE WINDOW SHADE AT SEAT 17F IS DAMAGED. REMOVED AND REPLACED SEAT 17F EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR WINDOW SHADE ASSY IAW AMM 25-21-12.Sep 30, 2026 · N867NN · Boeing 737823 · Passenger Compartment EquipmentSDR DALA2026100705550Unknown · odorFROM 2000' AFE DURING FINAL CONFIGURATION NOTED A FUEL ODOR. UPON LANDING THE ODOR WAS GONE AND DURING TAXI ZERO ODOR PRESENT. REMOVED AND RESEALED INSIDE AND OUTSIDE CT TANK. POSITIVE CHECK GOOD. LEAK CHECK GOOD. (8462046)(AIRCRAFT GROUNDED)Sep 30, 2026 · N658DL · Boeing 757232 · Air Distribution SystemSDR HYIA20261006002Exhaust Pipe · crackedDURING ROUTINE INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE FOUND THE RIGHT ENGINE EXHAUST TURBO TRANSITION PIPE WAS CRACKED. THE PART WAS REPLACED WITH NO FURTHER DEFECTS NOTED.Sep 30, 2026 · N651CA · Tecnam P2012 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR HYIA20261006001Exhaust Pipe · crackedDURING ROUTINE INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE FOUND THE LEFT ENGINE EXHAUST TRANSITION PIPE WAS CRACKED. THE PART WAS REPLACED WITH NO FURTHER DEFECTS NOTED.Sep 30, 2026 · N443CA · Tecnam P2012 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR AALA202610069707Epas · inoperativeAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: DOOR FLIGHT LOCK L2 STATUS MESSAGE FOUND ON PREFLIGHT REVISED. PERFORMED TROUBLE SHOOTING OF L2 DOOR IAW FIM 52-10-F1-C9A-421A AND FIM 52-10-F1-ANA-421A-A. FOUND FLIGHT LOCK ACTUATOR ACTIVATING AND DEACTIVTING EVERY 3 MIN CAUSINGSep 30, 2026 · N846AN · Boeing 7879 · Emergency EquipmentSDR EVCA20261006001Switch · unserviceableRAW FUEL ODOR IN CABIN AND COCKPIT AREAS IN FLIGHT.Sep 30, 2026 · N133AE · Bell 206L · Aircraft Fuel SystemSDR SWAA2026100553554Lamp · inoperativeL2 DOOR EXTERIOR EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERATIVE. REPLACED THE LAMPS IAW AMM 33-51-04-960-801. PERFORMED SATISFACTORY OPS CHECK IAW AMM 33-51-04-960-801.Sep 30, 2026 · N7844A · Boeing 737752 · Emergency LightingSDR SWAA2026100565865Pan · crackedAFT GALLEY SERVICE DOOR LOWER PAN FWD AND AFT ATTACH BRACKETS CRACKED. R & R AFT GALLEY SERVICE DOOR LOWER PAN ASSY IAW AMM 52-41-31.Sep 30, 2026 · N204WN · Boeing 7377H4 · Service DoorsSDR SWAA2026100588203Battery · no testBOTH AFT RT FLASHLIGHTS WILL NOT TEST. R & R BOTH FLASHLIGHT BATTERIES IAW AMM 25-64-00.Sep 30, 2026 · N8504G · Boeing 7378H4 · Emergency EquipmentSDR SWAA2026100528845Bolt · missingL1 DOOR ESCAPE SLIDE HOUSING BOLT MISSING. REPLACED THE BOLT ON L1 DOOR SLIDE MOUNT IAW MM 25-66-01.Sep 30, 2026 · N8720L · Boeing 7378 · Escape SlideSDR SWAA2026100589441Battery Pack · no testAFT RIGHT EMERGENCY LIGHTING BATTERY PACK FAILED A CAPACITY CHECK. REMOVED AND REPLACED BATTERY PACK IAW MM 33-51-06.Sep 30, 2026 · N7831B · Boeing 7377CT · Emergency LightingSDR SWAA2026100527439Slider · crackedLEFT HORIZONTAL STAB UPPER SLIDER CRACKED. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE LT HORIZONTAL STAB UPPER SLIDER IAW AMM 53-31-31.Sep 30, 2026 · N8533S · Boeing 7378H4 · Horizontal Stabilizer Miscellaneous StructureSDR SWAA2026100530674Bulb · inoperativeEMERGENCY AREA LIGHT AT SEATS 22-23ABC IS INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED EMERGENCY LIGHT BULB AT SEAT ROW 22-23ABC IAW AMM 33-51-03-960-801, OPS CHKD GOOD.Sep 30, 2026 · N946WN · Boeing 7377H4 · Emergency LightingSDR SWAA2026100569536Lens · missingEMERGENCY AISLE LIGHT AT SEAT 25DEF LENS MISSING. REPLACED EMERGENCY AISLE AREA LIGHT LENS AT 25DEF IAW AMM 33-51-03.Sep 30, 2026 · N274WN · Boeing 7377H4 · Emergency LightingSDR SWAA2026100569513Tray Table · delaminatedTRAY TABLE DELAMINATED AT ROWS 7C, 15B, 23A, TRAYTABLE DELAMINATED AT ROWS 7C 15B 23A REMOVED AND REPLACED TRAY TABLES REF CMM. 25-21-42Sep 30, 2026 · N7831B · Boeing 7377CT · Passenger Compartment EquipmentSDR QXEA2026100500191Fuel Cell · leakingFUEL LEAKS AFT OF RH LEADING EDGE 24" AND 26", AND OUTBOARD OF RH ENGINE, REMOVED FROM SERVICE. REF TANK TIGERS REPAIR W/O TT04117 FOR REPAIR TO RH FUEL TANK AND W/O 369170 N/R 00007 FOR RII OK TO CLOSE. LEAK CHECK GOOD PLACARD REMOVED FROM AML CLEAR DMI RETSep 30, 2026 · N624QX · Emb ERJ170200LR · Fuel StorageSDR AALA202610055833Battery · inoperativeAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: EMERGENCY LIGHTS AT DOORS L2 INOP. REMOVED / REPLACED DOORS L2 WELS CONTROL UNIT BATTERY POWER IAW AMM B787-A-33-51-07-02B-520A-A / 720A-A & FIM B787-A-45-10-F1-56A-421A-ASep 30, 2026 · N832AA · Boeing 7879 · Emergency LightingSDR AALA202610054649Battery · inoperativeAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: EMERGENCY LIGHTS AT DOORS R1 INOP. REMOVED / REPLACED DOORS R1 WELS CONTROL UNIT BATTERY POWER IAW AMM B787-A-33-51-07-02B-520A-A / 720A-A & FIM B787-A-45-10-F1-56A-421A-ASep 30, 2026 · N832AA · Boeing 7879 · Emergency LightingSDR AALA202610052127Angle · corrodedAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: LBL 43 @ 986.5 CORROSION AROUND FLOORBOARD HOLE. REPAIRED IAW 53-70-51-2R-6 ALT 4 AND SRM 51-40-02.Sep 30, 2026 · N955NN · Boeing 737823 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR AALA202610051195Battery · inoperativeAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: EMERGENCY LIGHTS AT DOORS L1 INOP. REMOVED / REPLACED DOORS L1 WELS CONTROL UNIT BATTERY POWER IAW AMM B787-A-33-51-07-02B-520A-A / 720A-A & FIM B787-A-45-10-F1-56A-421A-ASep 30, 2026 · N832AA · Boeing 7879 · Emergency LightingSDR DXTA2026100509949Control Module · faultedGOT A BRK FAIL CAS MESSAGE WHILE TAXIING OUT. HAD TO APPLY MAX PEDAL PRESSURE TO GET ANY BRAKES AT ALL AND IT SEEMED AS IF THE LEFT BRAKE WOULD GRAB WHEN I FINALLY GOT ANY BRAKES. R & R RT WHEEL SPEED XDUCER IAW AMM 32-41-06. OPS CHKD GOOD. PERFORMED PEDALSep 30, 2026 · N374QS · Emb EMB505 · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR DXTA2026100509965Controller · faultedRECEIVED SUPPLY BLD LEAK R AMBER CAS MESSAGE IN CLIMB. RAN QRH, CLEARED BUT CAME BACK. ATTEMPTED TO DEVIATE OUT OF ICING CONDITIONS & AFTER RECEIVED SUPPLY BLD LEAK L AMBER CASS MESS, CABIN ALTITUDE AMBER CASS MESS CABIN ALTITUDE IN A RAPID CLIMB, INITIATESep 30, 2026 · N679QS · Cessna 680A · Central WarningSDR DXTA2026100509970Pcb · faultedDURING DECENT THROUGH FL350 RT MAIN DOWN & LOCKED INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. UNLOCK INDICATOR REMAINED EXTINGUISHED. DESCENDING THROUGH 8000 FT RT MAIN INDICATOR EXTINGUISHED. GEAR EXTENDED NORMAL ON APPROACH. LIFTED ACFT, SWUNG GEARS, NO DEFECTS NOTED. RT Sep 30, 2026 · N396QS · Cessna 680SOV · Landing Gear System WiringSDR DXTA2026100509972Seal · detachedDURING CLIMB OUT STARTING AT 16000 FT AND ABOVE AROUND 265 KIAS, A VIBRATION FELT UNDER FEET, COMING FROM WHAT SUSPECT IS NLG DOOR. VIBRATION FELT ALL THE WAY UP TO AROUND FL250 & OUR INDICATED AIRSPEED STARTED TO DECREASE AT ALTITUDE, THEN IT STOPPED. WHILE WSep 30, 2026 · N508QS · Cessna 680A · Electrical/Electronic Compartment DoorsSDR DXTA2026100509995Controller · faultedRECEIVED BLD LEAK R AMBER CAS MESSAGE, RAN QRH, & TRIED TO EXIT ICING CONDS. AFTER, RECEIVED AMBER BLD LEAK L CAS MESS. & ALT AMBER CAS MESS. WITH CABIN ALT IN RAPID CLIMB. INITIATED AN EMERGENCY DESCENT & DIVERTED. ON ARRIVAL, DOWNLOADED ARES, CHKD WIRNG & SESep 30, 2026 · N679QS · Cessna 680A · Cabin Pressure ControllerSDR AALA202610053610Deu · fault messageAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: FLIGHT ATTENDANT REPORTS EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR RIGHT AND EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR LEFT INDICATE TO CHECK SLIDE PRESSURE AND SLIDE PRESSURE LOW ON CIDS PANEL - MAINTENANCE REPLACED DEU B 300RH4 AND ACCOMPLISHED A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHESep 30, 2026 · N768US · Airbus A319112 · Emergency ExitsSDR AALA202610052306Life Line · defectiveAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: LIFELINES IN EXIT ROW DO NOT HAVE THE CLASPS TO ATTACH TO AIRCRAFT. (OPEN)Sep 30, 2026 · N836AW · Airbus A319132 · Emergency EquipmentSDR AALA202610056568Elec Connector · disconnectedAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: L3, L4, R3, AND R4 DOORS SHOW OPEN ON ECAM DOOR PAGE WHEN VERIFIED CLOSED. THE ECAM DOOR PAGE WAS IN DISAGREEMENT WITH THE DOOR POSITION BECAUSE TWO CONNECTORS (7140VC & 7139VC) WERE DISCONNECTED FOR SIDE WALL PANELS REMOVAL. AFTESep 30, 2026 · N420AN · Airbus A321253NX · Door System WiringSDR AALA202610051684Life Vest · damagedAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: CREW LIFEVEST IN AFT JUMPSEAT IS MOLDY AND REQUIRES REPLACEMENT - MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE CREW LIFE VEST PER AMM 25-60-00Sep 30, 2026 · N801AW · Airbus A319132 · Life JacketSDR AALA202610056254Life Vest · openAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: LIFE VEST PACKAGING OPENED ON THE AFT RIGHT FORWARD-FACING FLIGHT ATTENDANT SEAT - MAINTENANCE REPLACED LIFE VEST PER AMM 25-66-00Sep 30, 2026 · N755US · Airbus A319112 · Life JacketSDR AALA202610056957Phone · fireAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: AN EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED INBOUND INTO ATL DUE TO THE FLIGHT CREW REPORTING SMOKE AND FUMES IN THE AFT CABIN AS A RESULT OF A PAX LAPTOP AND CELL PHONE CATCHING ON FIRE - THE FLIGHT CREW UTILIZED 2 FIRE CONTAIMENT BAGS AND THE AIRCRASep 30, 2026 · N708UW · Airbus A319112 · Standard Practices/StructuresSDR DALA2026100505501Light · inoperativeEXTERIOR EMERGENCY LIGHTS SYSTEMS, L2 DOOR EXTERIOR EMERGENCY LIGHT INOP. R & R EMERGENCY LIGHT ASSEMBLY IAW AMP 33-55. (LP# 8954013; AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED).Sep 30, 2026 · N308DU · Airbus BD5001A11 · Emergency LightingSDR DALA2026100505500Light · inoperativeEXTERIOR EMERGENCY LIGHTS SYSTEMS - LEFT FWD OVER WING EMERGENCY LIGHT INOP. R/R EMERGENCY LIGHT ASSEMBLY IAW AMP 33-55. (LP# 8964012; AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED)Sep 30, 2026 · N308DU · Airbus BD5001A11 · Emergency LightingSDR DALA2026100505498Bracket · corrodedCORROSION G4 BRACKET AT LBL 1, FR 76-78 HAS CORROSION (MARKED). C/W ER/A 637185-14 REV ORIGINAL ASSOCIATED ER/A 14-637185 ADDED FOR AC 8310. (LP# 1840747; AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED)Sep 30, 2026 · N310DU · Airbus BD5001A11 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR CALA2026100520118Door · missingPDA 2 MISSING ACCESS PANEL ON I/B NUMBER 2 ENGINE REPLACED MISSING ACCESS PANEL ON I/B ENGINE 2 REF IPC 54-53-01-17. AIRCRAFT OK TO CONTINUE PARTS USED: 76-5453-3-0047,QTY :1Sep 30, 2026 · N674UA · Boeing 767322 · Nacelle/Pylon, Main FrameSDR CALA2026100520114Bulb · inoperativeEMERGENCY LIGHTS OPERATIONAL CHECK EMERGENCY LIGHTS OPERATIONAL CHECK - DOOR 2R SLIDE LIGHT INOP. REPLACED DOOR 2R SLIDE LIGHT, BULB. OPS CHECKS GOOD. REF. AMM 33-51-04Sep 30, 2026 · N77558 · Boeing 7379 · Emergency LightingSDR CALA2026100520106Ballast · faultedCREW REPORTS ELECTRICAL BURNING ODOR IN AFT GALLEY, DURING GROUND OPS. PERFORMED SMOKE/ODOR CONDITIONAL INSPECTION IAW AMM 05-51-26. FOUND AFT GALLEY OVERHEAD LIGHT BALLAST M1843 TO BE THE CAUSE. PULLED, CAPPED AND STOWED CONNECTOR FROM BALLAST IAW GMM 05-Sep 30, 2026 · N14237 · Boeing 737824 · Passenger Compartment LightingSDR CALA2026100520104Carpet · contaminatedAFT LAV -E- LEAKING. CARPET WET. SMELLS BAD INSPECTED AFT RT LAV E TURNED TOILET WATER OFF NO LEAKS. LAV E DRY FLUSH ONLY, CARPET IS DRY AND CLEANED, PLACED AFT RT LAV -E- ON DEFERRAL, TURNED TOILET WATER OFF, INSPECTED, NO LEAKS FOUND, CLEANERS DRIED AND DSep 30, 2026 · N37549 · Boeing 7379 · Passenger Compartment EquipmentSDR CALA2026100520097Hydraulic System · faultedHYD SYSTEM -A-, LIGHTS ON AFTER TAKEOFF. HYD -A- LEVEL DROPPED TO 48 & KEPT TICKING DOWN. FOUND SYSTEM -A- LOW QUANTITY AT ARRIVAL 75%. OPS CHECKED ELECTRIC PUMP OK. INSPECTED EDMP & EDP CASE DRAIN FILTER AND HYD MPRESSURE MODULE CASE DRAIN FILTERS WITH NO Sep 30, 2026 · N27213 · Boeing 737824 · Hydraulic System, MainSDR CALA2026100520053Strap · corrodedSPOT OF CORROSION ON AFT WET AREA FLOOR SUPPORT WEB STRAP, RBL 3, BS 1016. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE FLOOR SUPPORT WEB STRAP IAW SRM 51-40-02-0G-0, AND DWG 147A570.Sep 30, 2026 · N37293 · Boeing 737824 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR CALA2026100520051Structure · corrodedSPOTS OF SURFACE CORROSION AT AFT L2 DOOR LOWER SILL INNER CHORD LBL 60 FROM BS 947.75 - 992.8, REMOVED AND REPLACED L2 DOOR INNER CHORD IAW SRM 51-40-02-0G-0 AND DWG 147A5700.Sep 30, 2026 · N37293 · Boeing 737824 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR AALA202610030425Bottle · low pressureAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: R2 EMERGENCY SLIDE DOOR DAMPER PRESSURE BELOW LIMITS. MAINTENANCE CHARGED R2 DOOR DAMPER EXIT DOOR PER AMM 52-22-00 BITE TEST GOOD.Sep 30, 2026 · N424AN · Airbus A321253NX · Emergency ExitsSDR AALA202610034606Bottle · low pressureAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: DURING PERIODIC SERVICE-CHECK FOUND RIGHT FORWARD 841 PASSENGER/CREW DOOR DAMPERS REQUIRED SERVICING. MAINTENANCE SERVICED RIGHT FORWARD 841 PASSENGER/CREW DOOR DAMPER PER JOB CARD 26L80052001.Sep 30, 2026 · N997AA · Airbus A321231 · Service DoorsSDR AALA202610038354Bottle · low pressureAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: DURING PERIODIC SERVICE-CHECK FOUND RIGHT AFT 842 PASSENGER/CREW DOOR DAMPERS REQUIRED SERVICING. MAINTENANCE SERVICED RIGHT AFT 842 PASSENGER/CREW DOOR DAMPER PER JOB CARD 26L80052001.Sep 30, 2026 · N997AA · Airbus A321231 · Service DoorsSDR AALA202610039187Bottle · low pressureAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: DURING PERIODIC SERVICE CHECK FOUND LEFT FORWARD 831 PASSENGER/CREW DOOR DAMPERS REQUIRED SERVICING. MAINTENANCE SERVICED LEFT FORWARD 831 PASSENGER/CREW DOOR DAMPER PER JOB CARD 26L80052001.Sep 30, 2026 · N997AA · Airbus A321231 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR AALA202610036022Bottle · low pressureAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: DURING PERIODIC SERVICE-CHECK FOUND LEFT AFT 832 PASSENGER/CREW DOOR DAMPERS REQUIRED SERVICING. MAINTENANCE SERVICED LEFT AFT 832 PASSENGER/CREW DOOR DAMPER PER JOB CARD 26L80052001.Sep 30, 2026 · N997AA · Airbus A321231 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR F3LA202610030453Actuator · faultedUNCOMMANDED RIGHT RUDDER JERK ON CLIMB OUT AND DESCENT. PER AIRBUS RECOMMENDATIONS REF CASE 81886582/019 AND TSM 27-20-00-810-804-A REMOVED AND REPLACED ACTUATOR RUDDER TRIM (10CC) IAW AMM 27-22-51-000/400-001-A. OPS CHECK GOOD. A/C OK FOR SERVICE.Sep 30, 2026 · N717FR · Airbus A321211 · Drag Control SystemSDR ASAA2026093069027Track · lack of lubeFA REPORTS L1 DOOR DIFFICULT TO OPEN & CLOSE. DOOR FEELS LIKE IT BINDS AT 50% OPEN/CLOSE. GROUNDED - YES. OPERATED THE L-1 DOOR MULTIPULE TIMES REF AMM52-11-00. NOTED GUIDE ARM TRACKS DRY. APPLIED GREASE TO GUIDE ARM TRACKS,HINGE ARM BUSHING UPPER, GUIDE ARM, Sep 30, 2026 · N461AS · Boeing 737990ER · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR AALA202610025435Engine · damagedAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: EXPERIENCED ADVERSE YAW TO THE AIRCRAFT LEFT ON TAKEOFF ROLL AFTER SETTING TAKEOFF POWER. TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED. EMERGENCY DECLARED AS A PRECAUTION AND ARFF ROLLED TO INSPECT BRAKES.DUE TO THE EXTENT OF INTERNAL HPC AND VSV DAMAGE IDENTISep 30, 2026 · N915NN · Boeing 737823 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)