# SDR AALA201706069003

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 4, 2017
- Submitted: June 7, 2017
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N943AN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N943AN), registered now
- Make and model: Boeing 737823
- Aircraft serial: 30599
- Aircraft time: 49,835 hours, 20,286 cycles
- System (JASC): [5730 · Wing, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5730)
- Part: Access Panel
- Condition: Corroded
- Location: Lt Wing
- Stage of operation: UK
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA201706069003

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED.  CORROSION ON LEFT WING FUEL TANK ACCESS PANEL 532AB ALONG AND WITHIN GASKET SEALING AREA WHICH PROHIBITS PROPER SEAL FOR FUEL.  REMOVED AND REPLACED PANEL IAW AMM 28-11-11.  LEAK AND OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD.

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