SDR AALA202508206800

Service difficulty report · Outlet · Boeing 7378

Difficulty date: August 17, 2025
Submitted: August 20, 2025
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N316RK
Make and model: Boeing 7378
Aircraft serial: 44450
Aircraft time: 16,700 hours, 6,280 cycles
System (JASC): 2400 · Electrical Power System
Part: Outlet
Condition: Inoperative
Location: Zone 200
Stage of operation: NR
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: B
Precautionary procedure: O

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED: AFT PUSHBACK FLIGHT ATTENDANTS AND PASSENGERS REPORT THE PLASTIC SMELL IS GETTING WORST IN THE CABIN. DURING INSPECTION FOUND PC OUTLET UNIT INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED PC OUTLET UNITS AT SEATS 12D (AALA202508204260), 13C (AALA202508206697), 22E (AALA202508206800). PER AMM 23-81-04. OPERATIONAL CHECK GOOD, NO SMOKE ODOR FUMES NOTED.

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