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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SDR DALA2026092905413Shield · corrodedSHIELD BS 767 - 787+5 IN THE AFT CARGO COMPARTMENT WERE MEASUREMENT, AREA IS OUT OF LIMITS IAW SRM 53-00-53-1A-1 PROCEDURE 2, ALLOWABLE DAMAGE 2, PAR 4 A (2) FIGURE 103. CORROISON LEVEL 2, SHIELD REPLACED IAW SRM 51-40- 02-0G. (1835967) AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDSep 27, 2026 · N895DN · Boeing 737932ER · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR DALA2026092905412Light · inoperativeDURING SERVICE CHECK, EMERGENCY CABIN LIGHTS WERE FOUND INOP. EMERGENCY CABIN LIGHTS WERE CONNECTED CORRECTLY PER AMM 25-22-00. TEST OK. (1835520) AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDEDSep 27, 2026 · N3772H · Boeing 737832 · Emergency LightingSDR KCSA2026092757Bearing · faultedFLAPS DRIVE EICAS QRH. R & R TORQUE TUBE SUPPORT BEARING ASSY ON RT WING BETWEEN WS 128.45-515 IAW AMM 27-51-20. OPS CHECK IAW AMM 27-51-00. OPS CHECK GOOD NO DEFECTS NOTED.Sep 27, 2026 · N713CK · Boeing 7474B5F · Trailing Edge Flap Control SystemSDR DXTA2026092909909Switch · defectiveAMBER PARK BRAKE ON ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT WHEN FLAPS WERE SET TO FULL. PERFORMED A GO AROUND, TALKED TO FODM AT 10,000', DECLARED AN EMERGENCY, EXECUTED A FLAPS 2 LANDING FOLLOWING APPLICABLE QRH AND QRC CHECKLISTS TO KEEP THE AMBER PARKING BRAKE ON CAS MESSAGSep 27, 2026 · N536QS · Cessna 680A · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR QXEA2026092900178Battery · no testEMERGENCY LIGHT AT THE L1 DOOR FAILED THE OPERATIONAL CHECK. REPLACED LH FWD EMERGENCY LIGHT POWER UNIT BATTERY IAW AMM TASKS 33-50-01-000/400-802-A. OP CHECKS GOOD.Sep 27, 2026 · N649QX · Emb ERJ170200LR · Emergency LightingSDR VNAA2026092926101Door Frame · damagedAVIONICS DOOR FRAME, LIGHTNING STRIKE. PERFORMED ALL WORK USING STEPS AND DRAWINGS LISTED IN MHIRJ REO 690-53-21-2189.Sep 27, 2026 · N598NN · Cndair CL6002D24 · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR DALA2026092905404Elec Connector · detachedWORKING MEL 52-11-01. 4R DOOR SLIDE ARM LIGHT AT DOOR INOP. FOUND BACKSHELL DETACHED FROM MODULE ASSY. RE-SECURED BACKSHELL. ARM LIGHT OPS TEST OK (9004401)(AIRCRAFT GROUNDED)Sep 27, 2026 · N839MH · Boeing 767432ER · Door System WiringSDR CALA2026092919985Light · no discrepancyEMERGENCY LIGHTS OPERATIONAL CHECK - DOOR 2R EMERGENCY SLIDE LIGHT INOP. PERFORMED OPS CHECK DOOR 2R EMERGENCY SLIDE LIGHT INOP OPS CHECKS GOOD IAW AMM 33-51-00Sep 27, 2026 · N24224 · Boeing 737824 · Emergency LightingSDR CALA2026092919984Light · detachedSEAT 11C EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT HANGING. SECURED LOOSE BRACKET.Sep 27, 2026 · N57869 · Boeing 75733N · Emergency LightingSDR CALA2026092919983Battery Pack · expiredEMERGENCY FLASHLIGHT BATTERY DATE CHECK, DUE DATE LESS THAN 160 DAYS REMANING. REMOVED AND REPLACED IAW AMM, FLASHLIGHT BATTERY - REPLACEMENT - REFERENCE: DMC-B787-A-25-64-00-00B-921A-A. ACFT OK TO SVC.Sep 27, 2026 · N29991 · Boeing 7879 · Emergency EquipmentSDR CALA2026092919981Light · inoperativeCABIN LIGHTS , OPS CHECK PROCEDURE, SIDEWALL WINDOW LIGHT AT EMERGENCY EXIT ROW 21ABC INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED EMERGANCY EXIT ROW 21ABC WINDOW LIGHT. OPS CHECK GOOD. IAW AMM 33-21-00-960-807.Sep 27, 2026 · N37263 · Boeing 737824 · Passenger Compartment LightingSDR CALA2026092919980Wire · damagedEMERGENCY LIGHT SEAT AT 34C INOPERATIVE. RESTORED WIRING TO ORIGINAL CONDITION IAW AMM 33-51-00- 2-C. EMERGENCY ESCAPE PATH LIGHT WORKS AT SEAT ROW 34 C. NO DEFECTS NOTED, ALL EMERGENCY LIGHTS OPE CHECKED GOOD.Sep 27, 2026 · N432UA · Airbus A320232 · Light System WiringSDR CALA2026092919964Pitot Tube · faultedAIRSPEED DISAGREE, RAN NON NORMAL CHKLST, SUSPECT FROZEN PITOT TUBE, FO SIDE IAW AMM 34-11-01, PERFORMED INSP OF FO SIDE PITOT PROBES. DID NOT FIND ANY ABNORMALITIES. ALL 3 PITOTS BEGAN WARMING UP WITH SWITCH. T/S IAW FIM 31-62, TASK 876. FOUND FAULTS 31-Sep 27, 2026 · N39450 · Boeing 737924ER · Pitot/Static SystemSDR CALA2026092919957Battery · no testTHE EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACK DEEP CYCLE CHECK FOUND BATTERY LOW ON THE DOOR 1R POWER SUPPLY M33094, REF HAECO NR L/P 9469259. REPLACED BATTERY PACK AT DOOR 1R (M33094) AND PERFORMED INSTALLATION TEST WAS NORMAL IAW AMM 33-51-06-960-802, REV 108.Sep 27, 2026 · N206UA · Boeing 777222 · Emergency LightingSDR CALA2026092919955Panel · missingNR 2 ENGINE HAS PYLON ACCESS PANEL 446AR MISSING. INSPECTED THE AREA FOR DAMAGE IAW AMM 05-51-59, NO DAMAGE FOUND. CDL 54BE REJECTION REPLACED THE MISSING PANEL IAW AMM 54-53-01-404-007. OK FOR SERVICE.Sep 27, 2026 · N68061 · Boeing 767424ER · Nacelle/Pylon, Plate/SkinSDR CALA2026092819953Window Frame · damagedPOSSIBLE LIGHTNING STRIKE ON EXTERNAL FUSELAGE SKIN BTW BS 500 - 500A, STR 13L. R & R WINDOW FRAME BTW BS 500 TO 500A, S11L - 13L IAW SRM 51-40-02-0G-0, STEP 4 & DWG 143A3150, REV-. CABIN PRESSURE LEAK TEST IAW AMM 56-21-00-400-801, STEP 3.D.(7) NO LEAK DETECSep 27, 2026 · N16703 · Boeing 737724 · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR CALA2026092819951Floor Support · crackedCRACKED MID WET AREA FLOOR SUPPORT, BL 0, BS 500C - 500D. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE FLOOR SUPPORT IAW SRM 51-40-02-0G-0, AND DWG 143A5410.Sep 27, 2026 · N37528 · Boeing 7379 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR CALA2026092819949Channel · crackedLH MLG WW AFT BULKHEAD THROUGH ACCESS PANEL 143XAL WEB CRACKED. REMOVED AND REINSTALLED THE LT SLIDE PRESS BOTTLE IAW AMM 25-6 5-00/201 AND ARMING THE OFF-WING ESCAPE SYS TO BE ACCOMPLISH ON N/R 19021. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE WEB CHANNEL IAW SRM 51-40-02 -0Sep 27, 2026 · N17126 · Boeing 757224 · Fuselage Miscellaneous StructureSDR CALA2026092819947Battery Pack · no testL1 DOOR EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS WILL NOT TEST. REMOVED, & REPLACED THE BATTERY PACK, OPS CHECKED GOOD IAW AMM 33-51-06.Sep 27, 2026 · N37516 · Boeing 7379 · Emergency LightingSDR CALA2026092819945Battery Pack · no testRIGHT OVERWING EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS WILL NOT TEST. REMOVED, & REPLACED THE BATTERY PACK, OPS CHECKED GOOD IAW AMM 33-51-06.Sep 27, 2026 · N37516 · Boeing 7379 · Emergency LightingSDR CALA2026092819943Battery Pack · no testR2 DOOR EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS WILL NOT TEST. REMOVED, & REPLACED THE BATTERY PACK, OPS CHECKED GOOD IAW AMM 33-51-06.Sep 27, 2026 · N37516 · Boeing 7379 · Emergency LightingSDR CALA2026092819941Battery Pack · no testLEFT OVERWING EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS WILL NOT TEST, M01694. REMOVED & REPLACED THE BATTERY PACK, OPS CHECKED GOOD IAW AMM 33-51-06.Sep 27, 2026 · N37516 · Boeing 7379 · Emergency LightingSDR CALA2026092819939Battery · dischargedFOUND FLIGHT DECK FLASHLIGHT NOT SEATED CORRECTLY, BATTERY DRAINED. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE FLASHLIGHT BATTERY AMM 25-65-00. OK FOR SERVICE.Sep 27, 2026 · N448UA · Airbus A320232 · Emergency EquipmentSDR CALA2026092819937Battery Pack · inoperativeRT SIDE AFT CABIN CEILING BULLNOSE EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE, REPLACED THE BATTERY PACK IAW AMM 33-51-06-960-805, OPS CHECKED GOOD.Sep 27, 2026 · N68817 · Boeing 737924ER · Emergency LightingSDR ASAA2026092767072O-Ring · looseCHEMICAL, DIRTY SOCK PASSING 10,000' W/ THRUST AT IDLE. STRONG INTENSITY DURATION PERSISTENT FOR 12 MINUTES. DETECTED MORE AFT BUT THROUGHOUT A/C. LEVEL 2 SEVERITY. GROUNDED - YES. PERFORMED TSM 05-50-00-810-829-A, FOUND APU OIL FILL O-RING LOOSE, REF DMI 550Sep 27, 2026 · N383HA · Airbus A330243 · APU Oil SystemSDR ASAA2026092767062Filter · odorREPEAT WRITE UP - SMELLED LIKE BURNING OILT IN AFT OF CABIN FOR 10 MINUTES AFTER TO. SMELL CAME BACK WORSE AFTER TOUCH DOWN. DESCRIBED AS "VERY BAD" BY FA'S. GROUNDED - YES. PER TSM 05-50-00-810-829-A, REPLACED RECIRCULATION FILTER ELEMENTS IN REF TO AMM 21-21Sep 27, 2026 · N373HA · Airbus A330243 · Air Distribution SystemSDR SWAA2026092886627Hook · looseFWD SERVICE DOOR GIRT BAR HOOK LOOSE. C/W EA M-23-125-01839. SECURED FWD SERVICE DOOR GIRT BAR HOOK WITH SAFTEY WIRE.Sep 27, 2026 · N8971L · Boeing 7378 · Emergency EquipmentSDR SWIA2026092777277Switch · failedSTAB TRIM CAUTION ON TAKEOFF AT FLAPS 8 RAN APPROPRIATE QRH, MESSAGE DID NOT CLEAR FLIGHT 6058 - FILED CLOSEDWHILE ATTEMPTING TO ENGAGE STAB TRIM CHANNELS 1 AND 2, FOUND THAT THE STAB TRIM CAUTION MESSAGE WOULD REPOPULATE AFTER A SECONDINTERROGATED MDC AND FOUSep 27, 2026 · N909EV · Cndair CL6002B19 · Stabilizer Position IndicatingSDR SWIA2026092777276Skin · dentedLH WING TIP LEADING EDGE FOUND DENTED FILED CLOSEDDUE TO NO ALLOWABLE DENT DAMAGE TO THE WING TIP FIXED LEADING EDGE BEING SPECIFIED IN THE SRM, REMOVED AND REPLACED LH WING TIP FIXED LEADING EDGE IAW AMM 57-30-01Sep 27, 2026 · N85373 · Emb ERJ170200LL · Wing, Plate/SkinSDR AALA202609287281Bottle · low pressureAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: R1 DOOR AT 1350 PSI. MAINTENANCE SERVICED R1 DOOR DAMPER PER JOB CARD 26L80052001.Sep 27, 2026 · N903AA · Airbus A321231 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR AALA202609285055Bottle · low pressureAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: ENTRY DOOR L1 SLIDE RESERVOIR LOW. CONFIRMED DOOR DAMPER PRESSURE AT 1280, NOT SLIDE RESERVOIR. MAINTENANCE SERVICED DOOR DAMPER AT L1 DOOR PER JOBCARD 26L80052001. OPS CHECK GOOD.Sep 27, 2026 · N776XF · Airbus A319112 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR AALA202609281420Bottle · low pressureAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: R2 DOOR DAMPER PSI IN MIDDLE OF YELLOW BAND. MAINTENANCE SERVICED R2 DOOR DAMPER PER JOB CARD 26L80052003.Sep 27, 2026 · N903AA · Airbus A321231 · Emergency ExitsSDR AALA202609288206Bottle · low pressureAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: L1 DOOR DAMPER AT 500 PSI. MAINTENANCE SERVICED L1 DOOR DAMPER PER JOB CARD 26L80052001.Sep 27, 2026 · N903AA · Airbus A321231 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR AALA202609282161Indicator · false indicationAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: 1R DOOR IS INDICATING ARMED WHEN IT'S NOT. RED WARNING IS CONSTANT- MAINTENANCE REPLACED R1 SERVICE DOOR SLIDE LENS PER AMM TASK 52-73-21. NO EVIDENCE OF LIGHT ILLUMINATIONSep 27, 2026 · N197UW · Airbus A321211 · Door Warning SystemSDR AALA202609289657Retainer · out of adjustAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: L1 DOOR GIRT BAR TOO TIGHT DURING ARM PROCESS. MAINTENANCE ADJUSTED GIRT BAR RETAINING CLIPS REF MM 25-66-01 OPS CKS NORMAL.Sep 27, 2026 · N869NN · Boeing 737823 · Emergency EquipmentSDR AALA202609287918Flashlight · no testAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: FA REPORTS ONE FWD EMERGENCY FLASH LIGHT FAILS FA TEST. MAINTENANCE REPLACED FWD F/A EMERGENCY FLASHLIGHT. OPS CK GOOD. TEST OK.REF:AMM 25-16-00.Sep 27, 2026 · N323VK · Boeing 7378 · Emergency LightingSDR AALA202609281422Altimeter · fault messageAIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: SHORTLY AFTER TAKE OFF RADIO ALTIMETER LT & RT MESSAGE ALONG WITH AUTO THROTTLE DISC MESSAGE. MAINT. MESSAGE 27-16261. DECESION MADE TO DIVERT TO CDG, ENERGENCY DECLARED AND AIRCRAFT LANDED OVERWIGHT WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE PESep 27, 2026 · N877BF · Boeing 7878 · Ground Proximity SystemSDR YENA2026092800912Unknown · odorFLT#1486, RDU-JFK. STRONG CHEMICAL SMELL IN AFT GALLEY REPORTED BY F3 IN FLIGTH ; ACCOMPLISHED ENG 1+2 RUN PER AMP 71-00-00 ISOLATED ENG1 BLEED, ENG 2 BLEED AND APU. NO CHEMCIAL SMELL FROM NIEHTER. HAD 4 JB CREW MEMBERS VERIFY NO SMELL COMING FROM CABIN NOR FSep 27, 2026 · N3139J · Airbus BD5001A11 · Air Distribution SystemSDR AALA202609287875Oil System · leakingAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: AFTER TURNING APU ON AND TURNING ON APU BLEED A HYDRAULIC OR CRAYON SCENT CAME OUT OF THE VENTS, MAINTENANCE FOUND EVIDENCE OF OIL IN THE APU INLET AREA AND PLACED THE APU OM MEL. (OPEN)Sep 27, 2026 · N831AW · Airbus A319132 · APU Oil SystemSDR WX0A2026092832962Unknown · odor(AIRCRAFT NOT GROUDNDED) AFT F/A REPORT STRONG DIRTY SOCK SMELL DURING DECENT. RESOLVED ON W/O: 562628. C/W T/C A32X-21-000-002 . NO DEFECTS NOTED AT THIS TIME.Sep 27, 2026 · N324NV · Airbus A319112 · Air Distribution SystemSDR WX0A2026092832961Unknown · odor(AIRCRAFT NOT GROUNDED) FA'S REPORT DIRTY SOCK SMELL IN FWD AND AFT CABIN DECENDING THROUGH 5000 FEET. NO ODOR DETECTED IN FLIGHT DECK. COMPLIED WITH A32X-21-000-003 TASK CARD. REF WORK ORDER 562726 FOR TC 21-000-002. NO FURTHER DEFECTS NOTED NO SMELLS NOTED Sep 27, 2026 · N211NV · Airbus A320214 · Air Distribution SystemSDR DALA2026092805394Wire · damagedEMERGENCY LIGHT AT SEAT 44B INOPERATIVE. REPAIRED WIRING IAW AMM 33-51. (8106832) AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED.Sep 27, 2026 · N403DX · Airbus A330941 · Light System WiringSDR AALA202609283139Guard · damagedAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: AFTER LANDING, WHILE TAXIING, NOTICEABLE REPEATED VIBRATION AND THUMPING WAS FELT THROUGH THE AIRCRAFT EACH TIME THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED WHICH RESEMBLIED TAXIING OVER POTHOLES - MAINTENANCE FOUND THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR POSITION 1 BRASep 27, 2026 · N904AA · Airbus A321231 · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR AALA202609281563Brake Assy · damagedAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: AFTER LANDING, WHILE TAXIING, NOTICEABLE REPEATED VIBRATION AND THUMPING WAS FELT THROUGH THE AIRCRAFT EACH TIME THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED WHICH RESEMBLIED TAXIING OVER POTHOLES - MAINTENANCE FOUND THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR POSITION 1 BRASep 27, 2026 · N904AA · Airbus A321231 · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR AALA202609284266Wheel · damagedAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: AFTER LANDING, WHILE TAXIING, NOTICEABLE REPEATED VIBRATION AND THUMPING WAS FELT THROUGH THE AIRCRAFT EACH TIME THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED WHICH RESEMBLIED TAXIING OVER POTHOLES - MAINTENANCE FOUND THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR POSITION 1 BRASep 27, 2026 · N904AA · Airbus A321231 · Wheel/Ski/FloatSDR AALA202609280342Impeller · damagedAIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: AFTER LANDING, WHILE TAXIING, NOTICEABLE REPEATED VIBRATION AND THUMPING WAS FELT THROUGH THE AIRCRAFT EACH TIME THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED WHICH RESEMBLIED TAXIING OVER POTHOLES - MAINTENANCE FOUND THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR POSITION 1 BRASep 27, 2026 · N904AA · Airbus A321231 · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR AALA202609289000Guide · debondedAIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: L3 DOOR SLIDE ENCLOSURE TUBE GUIDE DISBONDED. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE SLIDE ASSEMBLY PER JOB CARD 26C15053012Sep 27, 2026 · N421UW · Airbus A321253NX · Escape SlideSDR SCNA20260928413Light Sys · faultedDURING EMERGENCY LIGHTS CHECK, EMERGENCY LIGHTS AT OVERHEAD BINS 6L AND 8L POSITION, R1 DOOR AND FWD RT OVERWING EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR AT CABIN PAX DOES NOT TURN ON.Sep 27, 2026 · N825SY · Boeing 737800* · Emergency LightingSDR SCNA20260928412Brake · no discrepancyAIRCRAFT PULLS HARD LEFT WHEN BRAKING. PERFORMED TROUBLESHOOTING IAW FIM 32-42 TASK 816. NO DEFECTS OBSERVED. DETERMINED TO BE INTERMITTENT FAULT PER FIM.Sep 27, 2026 · N851SY · Boeing 7378K5 · Landing Gear Brake SystemSDR SCNA20260928411Director · malfunctionedBOTH FLIGHT DIRECTORS DISAPPEARED ON SHORT FINAL WHILE FLYING AN ILS. PERFORMED DFCS BITE REF FIM 22-11 TASK 801. FOUND FAULT FOR FLIGHT DIRECTOR. PERFORMED DFCS (DIGITAL FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM) FLIGHT DIRECTOR TEST. TEST FAILED. REMOVED AND REPLACED MODE CCONSep 27, 2026 · N842SY · Boeing 7378K5 · Autopilot System