Service difficulty reports

1,768,504 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 AALA202610198920Wire · brokenAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: SEAT 1AB EMERGENCY PATH LIGHT INOP. UPON FURTHER EVALUATION FOUND BROKEN WIRE IN END BAY ASSEMBLY. MAINTENANCE REPLACED END BAY ASSEMBLY PER CMM 25-26-28. OPS CHECK GOOD OKAY FOR CONTINUED SERVICE AT THIS TIME.Oct 18, 2026 · N914UY · Airbus A321231 · Emergency LightingSDR AALA202610192443Smoke Detector · false indicationAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: SMOKE LAVATORY WARNING ECAM ALERTED FOR 5 SECOND THEN CLEARED - F/A INVESTIGATED LAVS AND FOUND NOTHING ABNORMAL - MAINTENANCE CHECKED THE SDF SMOKE WARNINGS REPORT ON THE CIDS, FOUND LAV E SMOKE DETECT MESSAGE. CHECKED FOR EXISTINGOct 18, 2026 · N951XV · Airbus A321253N · Smoke DetectionSDR SIMA20261018001Sign · detachedEMERGENCY EXIT SIGN COVER FELL OFF ON LANDING CREW REPORTED EXIT SIGN FELL OFF ON LANDING. UPON ARRIVAL FOUND AFT GALLEY EXIT LOCATOR LENSE UNATTACHED AND BACK TABS BROKEN. RAR AFT GALLEY EXIT LOCATOR LENSE AS REQUIRED. NO FURTHER DEFECTS NOTED AT THIS TIME.Oct 18, 2026 · N329DD · Emb ERJ170200LR · Emergency LightingSDR SIMA20261018003Roller · dirtyL1 DOOR HARD TO OPEN AND CLOSE CLEANED ROLLERS ON L1 DOOR , OPENED AND CLOSED GOOD IAW AMM SDS 52-11-00.Oct 18, 2026 · N782SM · Emb ERJ170100SU · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR SIMA20261018002Battery · inoperativeFOUND AFT EMERGENCY LIGHT NOT WORKING DURING PS CHECK RAR EMERGENCY LIGHT POWER UNIT NR 3 IAW AMM 33-50-01 OPS CHECK GOODOct 18, 2026 · N779RN · Emb ERJ170100SE · Emergency LightingSDR CALA2026101920440None · noneBURNING RUBBER ODOR REPORTED IN VICINITY IF AFT LAV. ALL OVENS & COFFEE MAKERS OFF. AFT FLIGHT ATTENDANT REPORTED FAINT ODOR OF FUEL BURN, AFTER PUSHBACK. PILOT REPORTS WHILE PUSHED BACK & STARTING ENGINES, AN AIRCRAFT TAXIED BEHIND & SUSPECT THIS AS THE SOOct 18, 2026 · N54561 · Airbus A321271NX · Standard Practices/StructuresSDR 2026FA0000844Liner · unknownON 13 OCTOBER 2026, A RECORDS REVIEW IDENTIFIED 1 UNIQUE AUTHORISED RELEASE CERTIFICATE (ARC) RECORD FOR COMPONENT COMBUSTION CHAMBER INNER LINER, PART NUMBER 2559M22G03. THE ARCS WERE ISSUED WITH AN "OVERHAULED" STATUS, WHEREAS THE CAPABILITY LIST SPECIFIED "Oct 18, 2026 · Turbine Engine Combustion SectionSDR DALA2026101805705Packing · leakingAT 15,000 FT ON DECENT INTO SLC FA OBSERVED MUSTY DIRTY SOCK AND PAINT SMELL IN AFT OF AIRCRAFT. ON SHORT FINAL AND TAXI IN ODOR INCREASED AND MOVED TO ENTIRE CABIN. FOUND NR 2 EBG EVIDENCE OF NOSEBLEED. REMOVED NOSE CONE AND FOUND OIL POOLING. REPLACED NR 2Oct 18, 2026 · N548DN · Airbus A321271NX · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR R61A2026101800305Skin · crackedFOUND CRACK ON RT WING LOWER SKIN, INBOARD OF RIB 17 AND AFT OF SPAR 1. PERFORMED PERMANENT REPAIR AT RT WING LOWER SKIN RIB 17 IAW ETD2026-170-017594, REV A.Oct 18, 2026 · N979RP · Emb ERJ170100SE · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR AALA202610238229Baffle · crackedAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: FWD CARGO, BAFFLE CLIP IS CRACKED AT STA.500H RBL25. INSTALLED FWD CARGO FWD SIDE OF STA 500H RBL 25 BAFFLE CLIP IAW BOEING DRAWINGS 143A7505 SH 199 & 201 AND AARD 53-00-01-4.Oct 17, 2026 · N324SH · Boeing 7378 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR SWAA2026102122860Panel · crackedRIGHT MLG AFT SHELF PANEL WAS CRACKED. REPLACED FAIRING CAP IAW AMM 57-50-02 & 20-50-11.Oct 17, 2026 · N297WN · Boeing 7377H4 · Wing Miscellaneous StructureSDR SWAA2026102116002Lamp · inoperativeRIGHT FWD EXTERIOR EMERGENCY LIGHT WAS INOPERATIVE. R & R THE LAMP IAW AMM 33-51-04. OPS CHKD SATISFACTORY.Oct 17, 2026 · N218WN · Boeing 7377H4 · Emergency LightingSDR SWIA2026101777790Striker · damagedPASSENGER DOOR SEAL STRIKER DAMAGED NEAR TOP FORWARD PIN- STOP FITTING AND CETERING ROLLER ASSEMBLY. REPAIRED DAMAGE TO PASSENGER DOOR SEALS STRIKER NEAR TOP FORWARD PIN STOP FITTING AND CENTERING ROLLER ASSEMBLY IAW GREO 601R-53-22-033 REV -D.Oct 17, 2026 · N915SW · Cndair CL6002B19 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR AALA202610218811Vertical Support · damagedAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: VERTICAL MEMEBER DAMAGED AT FR24A, BL Y765. MAINTENANCE FABRICATED AND REPLACED ERTICAL MEMEBER AT FR24A, BL Y765 IAW EA 379960.Oct 17, 2026 · N8001N · Airbus A319115 · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR AALA202610214183Vertical Support · damagedAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: VERTICAL MEMEBER DAMAGED AT FR24A, BL Y-765. MAINTENANCE FABRICATED AND REPLACED ERTICAL MEMEBER AT FR24A, BL Y765 IAW EA 379960.Oct 17, 2026 · N8001N · Airbus A319115 · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR AALA202610217436Bulb · inoperativeAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: L1 DOOR LOWER EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT LOWER BULB APPEARS TO BE INOP. MAINTENANCE REPLACED L1 DOOR LOWER EMERGENCY EXIT MARKER SIGN PER AMM 33-51-13 AND ESPM 20-48-25. OP TEST GOOD.Oct 17, 2026 · N415AN · Airbus A321253NX · Emergency LightingSDR R61A2026102100311Power Supply · inoperativeLEFT FWD EMERGENCY LIGHT, POWER SUPPLY INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE LT FWD EMERGENCY LIGHT POWER SUPPLY. OPS AND CHARGE CHECKED GOOD.Oct 17, 2026 · N657RW · Emb ERJ170100SE · Emergency LightingSDR CALA2026102120497Skin · crackedRT WING SKIN UNDER ACCESS PANEL 643BB CRACKED AT HOLE 5. CRACK LOCATION IS AT THE 6 AND 12 0'CLOCK LOCATION. (FWD AND AFT)Oct 17, 2026 · N57111 · Boeing 757224 · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR CALA2026102120495Light · inoperativeSEATS 1D AND 8F PROXIMITY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. REPLACED PROXIMTY LIGHT IAW AMM 33-51-06. ITEM OKAY FOR SERVICE.Oct 17, 2026 · N22992 · Boeing 7879 · Emergency LightingSDR CALA2026102120493Flashlight · no discrepancyAFT FLASHLIGHT NEAR FLIGHT ATTENDANT JUMPSEAT BATTERY FLASHING RED INOP STICKER INSTALLED ON THE AFFECTED FLASHLIGHT BY THE CAPTAIN. AFT OTBD FLASHLIGHT WORKING NORMAL. NO RED LIGHT, TESTING FUNCTION PRODUCES GREEN LIGHT CONSISTENT WITH OTHER FLASHLIGHTS. INOOct 17, 2026 · N831UA · Airbus A319131 · Emergency EquipmentSDR CALA2026102120486Access Door · missingNR 1 ENG OIL FILLER ACCESS DOOR FOUND MISSING DURING WALK AROUND. THE OIL FILLER ACCESS DOOR WAS REPLACED IAW AMM 72-00-00, REV 141.Oct 17, 2026 · N33103 · Boeing 757224 · Nacelle/Pylon, Main FrameSDR CALA2026102120483Fuse · blownEMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERATIVE BTWN SEATS 27ABC - 21ABC. FOUND EMERGENCY BATTERY PACK CHARGER FUSE BLOWN. REMOVED AND REPLACED FUSE IAW AMM 33-51-06-960-804. EMERGENCY LIGHTS AT 27ABC TO 21 ABC. OPS CHKD GOOD.Oct 17, 2026 · N65832 · Boeing 737924ER · Emergency LightingSDR DALA2026102105773Compressor · failedSTRONG ELECTRICAL ODOR IN AFT CABIN. FOUND POTABLE WATER COMPRESSOR FAILED. REMOVED AND REPLACED POTABLE WATER COMPRESSOR IAW AMM 38-42. REMOVED AND REPLACED RECIRCULATION FILTERS IAW B737 AMM 21-25. POTABLE WATER COMPRESSOR RUNS AND SHUTS OFF NORMAL. (8981Oct 17, 2026 · N859DN · Boeing 737932ER · Air Supply (Water Pressure System)SDR DALA2026102105772Wire · brokenFOUND ON SVC - FWD LOWER EMERGENCY LIGHT/SIGN INOP. REPAIRED BROKEN WIRE TO FWD EMERGENCY SIGN/LOWER PER BSWPM CHAP 20. (8404830) AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDEDOct 17, 2026 · N3734B · Boeing 737832 · Light System WiringSDR VNAA2026102026701Fan · failedEVACUATION FOR FUMES IN AIRCRAFT. C/W FIM 21-22-00-810-806-A01 AND 21-21-00-810-806-A01. CABIN FUMES APPEAR TO BE FROM ACTIVATION OF O2 GENERATORS. FLIGHT DECK FUMES APPEAR RELATED TO NR 2 DISPLAY FAN FAIL. REMOVED AND REPLACED DISPLAY COOLING FAN NR 2 IAW AOct 17, 2026 · N574NN · Cndair CL6002D24 · Air Distribution FanSDR AALA202610207275Rib · crackedAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: DURING THE OKAY TO INSTALL RH HORIZONTAL STAB LE PNL #341B NOTICED 2EA CRACKS ON INTERNAL STRUCTURE MAIN RIB STIFFENERS 1ST AND 2ND FROM FWD TO AFT LOWER END INBD SIDE STAB STA 92.70. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED RIB FITTING POct 17, 2026 · N929AN · Boeing 737823 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/RibSDR ASAA2026101769361Access Door · looseGEAR DISAGREE AFTER T/O WITH GEAR HANDLE UP AND GEAR STILL DOWN. RAN QRH AND FOUND MAN GEAR EXTENSION ACCESS DOOR LOOSE/AJAR. GEAR RETRACTED AFTER MAN GEAR EXTENSION ACCESS DOOR WAS RESET. GROUNDED - YES. CHECKED AND VERIFIED NO DEFECTS TO MAN GEAR EXTENSION DOct 17, 2026 · N253AK · Boeing 737990ER · Landing Gear DoorsSDR ASAA2026101767431Unknown · odorINTO TO MX: DURING DESCENT BEGINNING AT 18,000 FT. THROUGH SHUTDOWN FUMES/ODOR "STINKY SOCK" OIL/HYDRAULIC. GROUNDED - YES. NOTED BY MAIN. PERFORM LVL A DECON OF ECS PER AMM 21-00-00-615-809-A AND RAN BOTH ENGS. NO STINKY SMELL NOTED. OF FOR SVC.Oct 17, 2026 · N379HA · Airbus A330243 · Air Distribution SystemSDR SWAA2026101902771Oil Cooler · damagedBIRD STRIKE NR 2 ENGINE, ODOR, NO ABNORMAL INDICATIONS. ODOR WENT AWAY AFTER 30 SECONDS. REMOVED AND REPLACED RIGHT UPPER NR 2 ENGINE SURFACE AIR / OIL COOLER IAW AMM 79-21-02. REMOVED AND REPLACE OGV PLATFORMS UPPER RIGHT SIDE IAW AMM 72-21-09.Oct 17, 2026 · N8931L · Boeing 7378 · Engine Oil CoolerSDR SWAA2026101996044Engine · bird ingestionBIRD STRIKE NR 2 ENGINE, ODOR, NO ABNORMAL INDICATIONS. ODOR WENT AWAY AFTER 30 SECONDS. REMOVED & REPLACED NR 2 ENGINE SURFACE AIR / OIL COOLER IAW AMM 79-21-02. REMOVED AND REPLACED OGV PLATFORMS UPPER RIGHT SIDE IAW AMM 72-21-09.Oct 17, 2026 · N8931L · Boeing 7378 · Turbine Engine Air Inlet SectionSDR AALA202610199938Slide Raft · damagedAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: THE GIRT BAR IS A REPEAT - UNABLE TO INSTALL GIRT BAR TO ARM ENTRY DOOR AT CLOSE. REPLACED L1 DOOR SLIDE ASSEMBLY IAW JC 08L22125001, ALL OPERATION NORMAL AT THIS TIMEN NORMAL AT THIS TIME.Oct 17, 2026 · N958AN · Boeing 737823 · Escape SlideSDR AALA202610192500Autopilot Sys · inoperativeAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: -- DECISION WAS MADE TO RETURN TO MIA - EMERGENCY DECLARED; AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT -- FEEL DIFF LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER TAKEOFF AND THEN EXTINGUISHED. BOTH AUTOPILOTS WOULD NOT ENGAGE. FOUND A DUAL CHANNEL AUTO STAB TRIM CUT Oct 17, 2026 · N970AN · Boeing 737823 · Autopilot SystemSDR AALA202610199176Retaining Ring · brokenAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: AFT SERVICE DOOR GIRT BAR RETAINING RING IS BROKEN ON THE RIGHT END OF THE BAR. REMOVE AND REPLACED GIRT BAR RETAINING RING IAW AMM 25-66-01.Oct 17, 2026 · N985NN · Boeing 737823 · Emergency EquipmentSDR IPXA2026101997736Crash Axe · damagedMAIN CARGO DECK CRASH AXE DAMAGED. REMOVED AND REPLACED DAMAGED CRASH AXE IN REF TO AMM 25-63-04.Oct 17, 2026 · N614UP · Boeing 7478F · Emergency EquipmentSDR YENA2026101900990Shutoff Valve · false indicationFLT#953, JFK-DJT-RTF. 36 L BLEED FAIL. L PRESS REG SOV INOP. ( ENGINE BLEED PRESSURE REGULATING SHUTOFF VALVE (PRSOV) LEFT SIDE CBV OPERATIVE ). ACCOMPLISHED METHOD 1. VERIFIED NO EVIDENCE OF EXCESSIVE HPV LEAKAGE PER MEL 36-12-01E. A/C OK TO CONT. CROSSBLEEDOct 17, 2026 · N3284J · Airbus BD5001A11 · Pneumatic Distribution SystemSDR YENA2026101900989Door · openFLT#716, BUF-BOS. CARGO DOOR CAUTION EICAS MSG ON CLIMB OUT.11K FEET.A/C PRESSURIZED OK;CONTINUED.; ACFT ARRIVED W/CARGO DOOR HANDLE OPEN.ACCOMP OPERATIONAL CK OF FWD CARGO DOOR IAW AMP 52-30-00.DOOR OPS CK GOOD.NO DEFECT NOTED.Oct 17, 2026 · N3044J · Airbus BD5001A11 · Cargo/Baggage DoorsSDR YENA2026101900988Warning Message · illuminatedFLT#773, BOS-AUA-RTF. ON GEAR RETRACTION WE GOT ECAM L/G DOORS NOT CLOSED. ECAM TOLD US TO CYCLE THE GEAR BELOW 220 KTS, WE STILL HAD 1 FLAP AND APP 190 KTS, CYCLED ONCE MSG STILL THERE. DROPPED THE GEAR TO MAKE SURE IT STILL CAME DOWN. LEFT IT DOWN AND RETURNOct 17, 2026 · N612JB · Airbus A320232 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR AALA202610197215Brake · draggingAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: WHILE TAXIING, WE NOTICED THAT THE AC WAS UNUSUALLY DIFFICULT TO TURN AND MANEUVER. IT REQUIRED SIGNIFICANTLY MORE ENGINE POWERTHAN NORMAL TO TAXI, AND ALSO HAD TO APPLY MORE BRAKE PRESSURETHAN USUAL.DESPITE NOT USING EXCESSIVE BRAKING,Oct 17, 2026 · N818AW · Airbus A319132 · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR AALA202610196078Flashlight · inoperativeAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: OFCR FLASHLIGHT SCREW LENSE CAP BROKEN AND WAS NOT WORKING. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED OVERHEAD FLIGHT CREW REST (O.F.C.R) FLASHLIGHT; IAW A.M.M. 25-64-00.Oct 17, 2026 · N830AN · Boeing 7879 · Emergency EquipmentSDR DALA2026101905732Mount · damagedFWD MOUNT FAILED FAILSAFE PIN CHECK ON ESN 075221. REPLACED ENGINE MOUNT PER A330 AMM 71-21. (1870925) AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED.Oct 17, 2026 · N430DX · Airbus A330941 · Engine Mount SectionSDR ABXA20261017471Autothrottle Sys · faultedAUTOTHROTTLES DISCONECTED @ CRUISE WITH NO INDICATION WHICH LEAD TO STALL RECOVERY 210 KNOTS BEGAN RECOVERY AND ESTIMATE 90 SECONDS RECOVERY FROM 330 TO 280 CREW DECLARED EMERGENCY AND RETURNED TO MIA (ATB) A/C LANDED AND MTX GROUNDED A/C PERFORMED STALL (AFTEOct 17, 2026 · N317CM · Boeing 767338 · Auto Flight SystemSDR IXXA20261017102Window · fodFIRST OFFICER'S #2 WINDOW WILL NOT CLOSE. CLEANED DEBRIS FROM WINDOW TRACK. OPERATIONAL CHECK IAW B767 AMM 56-11-02 NOTED NO FAULTS. WINDOW LATCHED AND LOCKED.Oct 17, 2026 · N337AZ · Boeing 767323 · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR IXXA20261017101Roller · out of rigR2 WINDOW WILL NOT CLOSE. ADJUSTED R2 WINDOW TOP AND BOTTOM AFT ROLLER CLUSTERS IAW B767 AMM 56-11-02. WINDOW OPERATES NORMALLY.Oct 17, 2026 · N317AZ · Boeing 767323 · Flight Compartment WindowsSDR VNAA2026101926602Pdu · unserviceableFLAPS FAIL CAUTION MSG DURING CRUISE C/A T/S B1 006551 IAW CRJ 900 FIM 27ˆ’52ˆ’09ˆ’810ˆ’802. REMOVED AND REPLACED FLAP PDU IAW CRJ 900 AMM 27€“52€“37€“000/400€“801. OPS TEST GOOD NO DEFECTS NOTED. NO FLAP HALF SPEED OR FLAP FAIL MSG.Oct 17, 2026 · N547NN · Cndair CL6002D24 · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR AALA202610199270Battery · faultedAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: WHILE PERFORMING CIDS1 EPSU SYS TEST ON PS CHECK FOUND CLASS 1 FAULT FOR BAT/EPSU (12WL) EXT R. REMOVED AND REPLACED BATTERY FOR 12WL EPSU. OPS CEHCK GOOD AT THIS TIME. ALL WORK DONE IAW AMM 33-51-38Oct 17, 2026 · N124AA · Airbus A321231 · Emergency LightingSDR AALA202610190469Lever · looseAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: ARMING LEVER ON DOOR 3L IS LOOSE AND A SCREW IS HANGING OUT OF IT. MAINTENANCE SECURED HARDWARE ON DOOR 3L AS REQUIREDOct 17, 2026 · N922US · Airbus A321231 · Emergency ExitsSDR DXTA2026101910225Elec Connector · pinchedCLIMBING THROUGH FL250 WE GOT DOOR PAX OPEN CAS. RAN QRH AND DIVERTED BACK TO DEPARTURE AIRPORT. NO ABNORMAL PRESSURIZATION INDICATIONS. DURING TROUBLESHOOTING OF THE MICROSWITCH, THE PLANE WAS PRESSURIZED AND THE UPPER FWD MICROSWITCH CONNECTOR WAS FOUND Oct 17, 2026 · N487QS · Emb EMB505 · Door System WiringSDR DXTA2026101910227Erosion Shield · damagedON TAKEOFF ACCELERATING THROUGH 90KTS A LARGE BIRD FLEW AT THE AIRCRAFT AND VEERED TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE NOSE AND UP AND OVER THE TOP OF THE FUSELAGE. ON POSTFLIGHT INSPECTED AND DISCOVERED DAMAGE TO THE VERTICAL STABILIZER. "CORRECTIVE ACTION" COMPLIED WITHOct 17, 2026 · N906QS · Cessna 680A · Empennage StructureSDR DXTA2026101910229Motor · faultedDOOR WILL NOT CLOSE FULLY FROM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE AIRCRAFT. STOPS ABOUT 1/2-3/4" BEFORE FULLY CLOSED. REMOVED FAULTY CABIN DOOR LIFT MOTOR AND REPLACED WITH A CUSTOMER SUPPLIED INSPECTED CABIN DOOR LIFT MOTOR. OPS CHECK GOOD NO DEFECTS NOTED, IAW CE-680A AMM Oct 17, 2026 · N967QS · Cessna 680A · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR DXTA2026101910231Hinge · wornDURING CLIMB, MULTIPLE BUMPS WERE FELT FROM THE NOSE LANDING GEAR AREA. A TOTAL OF THREE OCCURRENCES WERE NOTED OVER APPROXIMATELY 25 MINUTES. NO CAS MSG'S. INSTALLED A NEW HINGE AT RT NLG DOOR AFT AREA IAW AMM 52-80-05. LOCATED HOLES IN RT NLG DOOR AFT BRACKOct 17, 2026 · N537QS · Cessna 680A · Fuselage, Door Hinge