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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SDR DXTA2026020406767Battery Pack · no testIN FLIGHT, DURING CRUISE, WITH THE EMERGENCY LIGHT SWITCH IN THE ARM POSITION, THE EMERGENCY LIGHTS IN THE CABIN ILLUMINATED. CYCLED THE SWITCH FROM ARM TO OFF, THEN BACK TO ARM. THE LIGHTS EXTINGUISHED. AFTER LANDING, DURING TAXI IN, WITH THE EMERGENCY LIFeb 1, 2026 · N432QS · Emb EMB505 · Emergency LightingSDR BAGA2026020400001Fuel Filter · cloggedLT AND RT FUEL FILTER CAUTION MESSAGE APPEARED SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF WHEN PASSING THROUGH 7000 FEET. BEGAN RUNNING QRH AND MESSAGED DIESAPPEARED. FUEL FLOW AND SYNOPTIC PAGE LOOKED NORMAL AND MESSAGE DID NOT ILLUMINATE AGAIN. DECLARED EMERGENCY FOR PRIORITY SPFeb 1, 2026 · N206BZ · Airbus BD5001A11 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemSDR CALA2026020413579Oven · faultedLOUD SQUEALING NOISE FROM SOMEWHERE IN AFT GALLEY. NOISE STARTED DURING CLIMBOUT. INSPECTED AFT GALLEY AREA & FOUND NR 3 OVEN VENT FAN VERY NOISY. DEACTIVATED AND DEFERRED OVEN IAW NEF 2500BI & NOISE RETURNED TO NORMAL LEVELS. CABIN PRESSURE LEAK TEST PEFeb 1, 2026 · N37313 · Boeing 7378 · Buffet/GalleysSDR CALA2026020413578Processing Unit · faultedCENTER FUEL TANK GAUGE WENT BLANK AFTER TAKE OFFON ARRIVAL FUEL QTY PROCESSOR BITE INDICATED AS FOLLOWS: PRESENT FAULTS - CT HIZ WIRE OPEN AT SPAR (G). LEG 00 FAULTS - CT HIZ SHIELD OPEN AT SPAR (A06), CT TU 3 SHORTED IN TANK (A01), CT HIZ WIRE OPEN AT SPAR (AFeb 1, 2026 · N57857 · Boeing 757324 · Fuel Quantity IndicatorSDR CALA2026020413577Blower · faultedALL LAVS WILL NOT FLUSH REQUEST MEL PER 3802E. APPROVED DEFER PER MEL 3802E. REMIVED AND REPLACE AFT CARGO LAV VACUUM BLOWER IAW AMM 38-32-05. OPS CHECK GOOD.Feb 1, 2026 · N33714 · Boeing 737724 · Waste Disposal SystemSDR SWAA2026020366650Lamp · inoperativeEMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS IN THE CABIN ARE INOPERATIVE DURING NIGHT MODE. REPLACED THE LAMPS IN THE NIGHT LIGHT AT BS 727E+10 IAW AMM 33-22-00. EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS OPS NORMAL IAW AMM 33-51-00.Feb 1, 2026 · N915WN · Boeing 7377H4 · Emergency LightingSDR DXTA2026020306762Handle · stuckSECOND WRITE UP. MAIN CABIN DOOR WONT OPEN. PUSH BUTTON HANDLE RELEASES ABOUT A INCH AND ROTATES CLOCKWISE A INCH THEN GETS STUCK. CAN NOT ROTATE OR MOVE HANDLE AT ALL. DOOR STUCK CLOSED CORRECTIVE ACTION: ARRIVED AND GAINED ACCESS TO AC. PERFORMED OPERATIFeb 1, 2026 · N248QS · Cndair CL6002B16 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR IPXA2026020377596Window · warning messageLEFT FWD WINDOW EICAS MSG W/ WINDOW SW IN ON POSITION PERFORMED WINDSHIELD HEAT CONTROLLER BITE PER AMM 30-41-00, SENSOR WAS FAULTED. SWAPPED TO SPARE SENSOR USING TB322 PER AMM 30-41-00-801, OPS CHECK GOOD. ETOPS CERTIFIED MECH.Feb 1, 2026 · N392UP · Boeing 767304 · Windshield/Door Rain/Ice RemovalSDR DALA2026020300807Unknown · smokeSMOKE- ON DESCENT INTO SEA CREW REPORTED ODOR EVENT AND DID DAWN O2 MASKS IN THE FLIGHT DECK. T/S PER MSI WORKCARDS. FOUND ODOR FROM NBR 2 ENGINE. PERFORMED COMPRESSOR WASH, LOCKED OUT RIGHT BLEED SYSTEM PER MEL AND PERFORMED ECS DUCT DECONTAMINATION. ISSUEDFeb 1, 2026 · N139DU · Airbus BD5001A10 · Air Distribution SystemSDR ASAA2026020164080Battery Pack · failedLEFT & RIGHT MAIN CABIN EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. GROUNDED - YES. R & R THREE EMERGENCY BATTERIES, LT & RT ROW 23 & LT SEAT ROW 7. PERFORMED AN OPS CHECK, TESTED GOOD IAW AMM 33-31-06-960-805.Feb 1, 2026 · N506AS · Boeing 737890 · Emergency LightingSDR ASAA2026020164079Battery Pack · failedLEFT & RIGHT MAIN CABIN EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. GROUNDED - YES. R & R THREE EMERGENCY BATTERIES LT & RT ROW 23 & LT SEAT ROW 7 & PERFORMED AN OPS CHECK, TESTED GOOD IAW AMM 33-31-06-960-805.Feb 1, 2026 · N506AS · Boeing 737890 · Emergency LightingSDR ASAA2026020164078Battery Pack · failedLEFT & RIGHT MAIN CABIN EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. GROUNDED - YES. R & R THREE EMERGENCY BATTERIES LT & RT ROW 23 AND LT SEAT ROW 7 & PERFORMED AN OPS CHECK, TESTED GOOD IAW AMM 33-31-06-960-805.Feb 1, 2026 · N506AS · Boeing 737890 · Emergency LightingSDR ABXA2026020301046Fire Loop · false indicationPILOT REPORTED CARGO FIRE LOOP 2 YELLOW ILLUMINATED. MAINTENANCE PERFORMED AFOLTS TEST AS PER REF IAI SUPPLEMENT MAIN MANUAL 26-14-00, TEST NORMAL. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.Feb 1, 2026 · N227CY · Boeing 767316 · Fire DetectionSDR AALA202602031959Light · missingAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: FIRST CLASS SEAT 3AB EMERGENCY LIGHT ASSEMBLY MISSING. REMOVED AND REPLACED SEAT 3AB MOUNTED EMERGENCY FLOOR PROXIMITY LIGHT. PER AMM 33-51-11.Feb 1, 2026 · N316RK · Boeing 7378 · Emergency LightingSDR AALA202602038233Rod · out of adjustAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: L1 DOOR TORSION BAR BELLCRANK (COMPENSATION MECHANISM) OUT OF RIG PER TASK CARD 26C83152006. MAINTENANCE ADJUSTED ROD FOR TORSION BAR BELLCRANK PER AMM 52-11-21-400-001-A.Feb 1, 2026 · N410AN · Airbus A321253NX · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR AALA202602034069Elec Connector · looseAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: 11C SEAT MOUNTED EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERATIVE. SECURED LOOSE CONNECTOR AND ACCOMPLISHED A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK PER AMM 33-51-08.Feb 1, 2026 · N106NN · Airbus A321231 · Light System WiringSDR AALA202602031274Sdac · not seatedAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: SLIDE 4L DOES NOT ARM. MAINTENANCE RESEATED SDAC 1, ACCOMPLISHED SDAC GROUND SCAN AND ALL DOOR SLIDE ARMED INDICATIONS SHOW NORMAL ON LOWER ECAM AND FAP.Feb 1, 2026 · N117AN · Airbus A321231 · Door Warning SystemSDR AALA202602039791Fitting · stickingAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: 2L DOOR SLIDE WONT ARM. MAINTENANCE LUBED GIRT BAR FLOOR BRACKETS AND ACCOMPLISHED A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK PER AMM 52-10-00.Feb 1, 2026 · N9021H · Airbus A319115 · Emergency EquipmentSDR AALA202602032294Life Vest · missingAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: FLIGHT ATTENDANT REPORTS MISSING ONE INFANT LIFE-VEST OUT OF THE FIVE THAT'S REQUIRED. REPLACED INFANT LIFE VEST SPARE KIT IN CABIN AMM 25-66-02.Feb 1, 2026 · N745VJ · Airbus A319112 · Life JacketSDR AALA202602034464Bulb · inoperativeAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: EMERGENCY EXIT RIGHT SIDEWALL LIGHT INOPERATIVE AT 14 RIGHT. REPLACED BULB PER AMM 33-20-004.Feb 1, 2026 · N768US · Airbus A319112 · Emergency LightingSDR AALA202602034961Fitting · out of adjustAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: AFT RIGHT DOOR 842 GIRT BAR FLOOR FITTINGS REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT. MAINTENANCE ADJUSTED GIRT BAR FITTINGS PER TASK CARD 26C83252006.Feb 1, 2026 · N410AN · Airbus A321253NX · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR AALA202602034227Roller · seizedAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: AFT LEFT-HAND PASSENGER / CREW DOOR FRAME CUTOUT TOP CENTER DOOR HOOK ROLLER IS SEIZED. MAINTENANCE CLEANED AND LUBED ROLLER PER AMM 52-13-31 NOW ROLLER SPINS FREELY.Feb 1, 2026 · N992AU · Airbus A321231 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR AALA202602033540Fitting · out of adjustAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: AFT LEFT DOOR 832 GIRT BAR FLOOR FITTINGS REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT. MAINTENANCE ADJUSTED GIRT BAR FITTINGS PER TASK CARD 26C83252006.Feb 1, 2026 · N410AN · Airbus A321253NX · Emergency EquipmentSDR AALA202602039536Bottle · low pressureAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: RIGHT AFT SERVICE DOOR DAMPER AND EMERGENCY OPERATION CYLINDER PRESSURE LOW. SERVICED DOOR DAMPER AND EMERGENCY OPERATION CYLINDER PER AMM 52-22-14.Feb 1, 2026 · N558UW · Airbus A321231 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR ANCF202602031003Engine · shutdownENG 2 SHUT DOWN DURING CRUISE.Feb 1, 2026 · N942AV · Airbus A320251N · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR F3LA202602030353Unknown · odorACFT TURNED BACK DUE TO FA'S & PAX REPORTING A BURNING ODOR AROUND ROW 5 TO 26-28. SMELLED LIKE A SOLDERING IRON. NO SMOKE VISABLE. FLT DECK DIDN'T DETECT ANYTHING. APU OFF. ALL ENG PARAMETERS NORMAL. PERFORMED INSP OF EXHAUST AIR TUBES, 72-59-82-210-810-A, Feb 1, 2026 · N354FR · Airbus A320251N · Air Distribution SystemSDR CALA2026020313534Potable Water · leakingFOUND AFT GALLEY FLOODED WITH WATER. REMOVED ALL GALLEY CARTS FROM AFT GALLEY & COULD NOT FIND SOURCE OF LEAK. ATTEMPTED TO SERVICE POTABLE WATER, BUT ACFT WOULD NOT RECEIVE & HOLD WATER. WATER SAME OUT OF EVERY DRAIN ORFICE ON BELLEY OF ACFT. OPENED AFT CFeb 1, 2026 · N4901U · Airbus A320232 · Potable Water SystemSDR CALA2026020213514Shroud · brokenSEAT 28C EMERGENCY LIGHT, SEAT RACEWAY SHROUD IS BROKEN. R & R SEAT LIGHT RACEWAY SHROUD AT 28C IAW AMM 33-51-11. OPS CHECKED GOOD.Feb 1, 2026 · N77576 · Boeing 7379 · Emergency LightingSDR CALA2026020213511Coffeemaker · odorF/A REPORTS ABNORMAL ODOR IN AFT CABIN. FOUND ODOR TO BE BURNED COFFEE, COMPLIED WITH INSPECTION AMM 05-51-26-800-801-C1.Feb 1, 2026 · N87512 · Boeing 737824 · Buffet/GalleysSDR QXEA2026020200022Smoke Detector · false activationFLIGHT 2334. LAV SMOKE WARNING AND AURAL ALERT FOR ABOUT 10 SECONDS WHILE PARKED ON RAMP. REMOVED FROM SERVICE. C/W FIM 26-14-00-810-803-A. NO EVIDENCE OF SMELL. PERFORMED GVI OF TRASH & OTHER AREAS IN BOTH FWD & AFT LAV. NO SIGNS OR SMELLS NOTED. NO FURTHER DFeb 1, 2026 · N669QX · Emb ERJ170200LR · Detection SystemSDR ASAA2026020163142Battery · inoperativeOVERWING EMERGENCY LIGHT INOP. GROUNDED - YES. REMOVED AND REPLACED OVERWING EMERGENCY LIGHT PER 33-51-06. OPS CK GOOD. OK FOR SERVICE.Feb 1, 2026 · N477HA · Boeing 717200 · Emergency LightingSDR AALA202602028455Air Filter · contaminatedAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: DURING SERVICE AT ROWS 16 AND 17 THERE WAS A STRONG SMELL OF ELECTRICAL BURNING. REMOVED AND REPLACED LEFT (AALA202602021121) AND RIGHT (AALA202602028455) RECIRCULATION FANS HEPA FILTERS. PER JOB CARDS 08L00021001 AND 08C12221001.Feb 1, 2026 · N965AN · Boeing 737823 · Air Distribution SystemSDR AALA202602025381Oven · overheatedAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: AT CRUISE FLIGHT ATTENDANT REPORTED FORWARD GALLEY OUTBOARD OVEN IS SMOKING AND HOT. REMOVED AND REPLACED FORWARD #1 OVEN. PER AMM 25-32-03-400-801. OPS CHECK GOOD.Feb 1, 2026 · N839NN · Boeing 737823 · Buffet/GalleysSDR AALA202602021121Air Filter · contaminatedAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: DURING SERVICE AT ROWS 16 AND 17 THERE WAS A STRONG SMELL OF ELECTRICAL BURNING. REMOVED AND REPLACED LEFT (AALA202602021121) AND RIGHT (AALA202602028455) RECIRCULATION FANS HEPA FILTERS. PER JOB CARDS 08L00021001 AND 08C12221001.Feb 1, 2026 · N965AN · Boeing 737823 · Air Distribution SystemSDR AALA202602027484Sign · missingAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: EXIT SIGN IN MAIN AISLE OVER ROW 17 IS MISSING THE EXIT SIGN. INSTALLED NEW SIGN. PER AMM 33-51-01.Feb 1, 2026 · N974AN · Boeing 737823 · Emergency LightingSDR AALA202602026862Battery Pack · no testAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: 3L DOOR RED BATTERY PACK TEST INDICATOR LIGHT DID NOT COME ON. REMOVED AND REPLACED 3L DOOR RED BATTERY PACK. PER AMM 52-12-19.Feb 1, 2026 · N721AN · Boeing 777323ER · Emergency LightingSDR VNAA2026020211601Steering Sys · malfunctionedSTEERING INOP CAUTION MSG DURING FLIGHT / PERFORMED BITE TEST OF THE STEERING SYSTEM IAW AMM 32-50-00-740-801-A01. OPS CHECK GOOD NO FURTHER DEFECTS NOTED AT THIS TIME.Feb 1, 2026 · N540EG · Cndair CL6002C10 · Landing Gear Steering SystemSDR IPXA2026020186183Engine · bird ingestionAIR TURN BACK, NR 2 ENGINE BIRD INGESTION, FIRE RESULTED IN AIR TURN BACK. PERFORMED ENGINE INSTALLATION UP TO STEP 93. IAW MXP-71-000-01-01-INST-JIC. POST INSTALLATION ENGINE RUN, LEAK CHECK AND POWER ASSURANCE TEST C/O SATIS IAW AMM 71-00-00-720-802-G00 R.49Feb 1, 2026 · N625UP · Boeing 7478F · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR IPXA2026020277596Sensor · faultedLEFT FWD WINDOW EICAS MESSAGE WITH WINDOW SWITCH IN THE -ON- POSITION. PERFORMED WINDSHIELD HEAT CONTROLLER BITE IAW AMM 30-41-00, SENSOR WAS FAULTED. SWAPPED TO SPARE SENSOR USING TB322 IAW AMM 30-41-00-801, OPS CHECKED GOOD.Feb 1, 2026 · N392UP · Boeing 767304 · Windshield/Door Rain/Ice RemovalSDR YENA2026020200111None · noneFLT 2252, SJU - SJU. LEVEL 1 ODOR EVENT, FWD GALLEY & ROWS 1 - 5. COMPLIED WITH INFORMATION NOTICE 2017-T015, STEP 1. ISOLATED FAULT TO TYPE 10, POSIBLE SOURCE PASSENGER OR CREW HYGIENE , WIPE OUT SEATS COVERS FROM ROW 1 TO 5 FOLLOWED TSM 05-50-00-810-085-BFeb 1, 2026 · N603JB · Airbus A320232 · Standard Practices/StructuresSDR YENA2026020200110Apu · contaminatedFLT 813, HPN- PBI. AFTER PARKING AT THE GATE THE F3 ADVISED ME OF A VINEGAR SCENT ON FINAL APPROACH. NO MEDICAL ATTENTION REQUIRED, DEICED IN HPN. ADVISED THE SCENT WAS DIFFERENT, THIS WAS ONLY EXPERIENCED BY F3 & F4. REF INFO NOTICE 2017-T015M, FOUND SOURFeb 1, 2026 · N807JB · Airbus A320232 · Airborne Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) SystemSDR AALA202602028817Elec Connector · defectiveAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: 19C AND 20C SEAT MOUNTED EMERGENCY LIGHTS ARE INOPERATIVE. MAINTENANCE REPLACED CONNECTOR 7260VC13 AND ACCOMPLISHED A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK OF THE EMERGENCY LIGHTING SYSTEM WITH NO ISSUES NOTED AT SEATS 19C AND 20C PER AMM 3Feb 1, 2026 · N106NN · Airbus A321231 · Light System WiringSDR YENA2026020200107Fire Loop · faultedFLT 723, JFK - LAX (ETOPS). NR 2 ENGINE FIRE LOOP -A- FAULTED. ENGINE FIRE DETECTION SYSTEMS 1, LOOP A. FOUND #2 ENG LOOP A FWD FIRE / OVHT DETECTOR (4002WD2) FAILED INSULATION RESISTANCE CHK. REMOVED AND REPLACED #2 ENG FWD FIRE / OVHT DETECTOR ASSY 4002Feb 1, 2026 · N2193J · Airbus A321271NX · Fire DetectionSDR YENA2026020200106Warning Message · false activationFLT 133, BOS - SFO, (ETOPS). CLASS II FUEL, CLASS II MAINTENANCE MESSAGES DISPLAYED ON ECAM STATUS PAGE OF ECAM SYSTEM DISPLAY 1. FAULT INDICATED BY FUEL. ACCOMPLISHED BITE-TEST SATISFACTORY. NO FAULT DETECTED, MDDR CLEARED, PLACARD REMOVED, MX-4 UPDATED.Feb 1, 2026 · N2169J · Airbus A321271NX · Fuel Indicating SystemSDR YENA2026020200105Engine · no discrepancyFLT 2116, SFO -JFK (ETOPS). ENGINE NR 1 MINOR FAULT ON ECAM. ( MINOR FAULT CAUTIONS ON ECAM EWD ). PERFORMED W03 HARNESS INSPECTION AND EEC1 TEST REF TSM 79-33-00-810-841-A, NO FAULTS FOUND OK FOR SVC. MDDR CLR. MX 4 UPD. PLACARD REMOVED.Feb 1, 2026 · N2142J · Airbus A321271NX · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)SDR UIEA2026020200028Antenna · unwanted deployELT ANTENNA DEPLOYED STICKING STRAIGHT UP. REMOVED & REPLACED RT PORTABLE ELT IAW AMM 25-63-03. OPS CHK OK.Feb 1, 2026 · N642GT · Boeing 7673Y0 · Emergency Locator BeaconSDR DALA2026020200764Seal · wornDIVERTED TO DTW DUE TO AIR RT WING LEAK ECAM WARNING, UNABLE TO CONTINUE TO JFK DUE TO ICING CONDITIONS. FOUND TAPPING SEALS ON THE RH DUCT UPSTREAM OF THE WAI VALVE WORN OUT, REPLACED SAME. (LP 8542480)Feb 1, 2026 · N589DT · Airbus A321271NX · Airfoil Anti/De-ice SystemSDR DALA2026020200761Seal · leakingDURING FINAL DESCENT F/A'S REPORTED DIRTY SOCKS SMELL. SAID LASTED 10 MINS. FOUND FAN SHAFT SEAL LEAKING. REPLACED #2 FAN SHAFT SEAL PER A321 AMM 72-15-00. (LP 7791046)Feb 1, 2026 · N508DA · Airbus A321271NX · Turbine Engine Oil SystemSDR FDEA202602010112Frame · damagedEXISTING REPAIR ON FUSELAGE FRAME AT FR20A STGR39R-STGR42R REQUIRES EVALUATION FOR CONFORMITY THE EXISTING REPAIR ON FUSELAGE FRAME AT FR20A STGR39R-STGR42R WAS EVALUATED AND FOUND NOT IN CONFORMITY WITH EA 6-5310-T0305871. TITLE: FUSELAGE - MAINFRAME - Feb 1, 2026 · N658FE · Airbus A300F4605R · Fuselage Main, FrameSDR FDEA202602010111Light · no testDURING PREFLT, EMERGENCY LIGHT TEST IN GALLEY, SMALL SQUARE LIGHT ABOVE L1 DID NOT ILLUMINATE IAW TEST REQUIREMENTS. REPLACED SMALL SQUARE LIGHT (AREA LIGHT) ASSY ABOVE L1 DOOR PER REFERENCE ABOVE. EMERGENCY LIGHT TEST OK. VERIFIED SMALL SQUARE LIGHT ILLUFeb 1, 2026 · N886FD · Boeing 777FS2 · Emergency Lighting