# SDR AALA202602166643

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 21, 2026
- Submitted: February 16, 2026
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N981AN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N981AN), registered now
- Make and model: Boeing 737823
- Aircraft serial: 29569
- Aircraft time: 49,219 hours, 20,700 cycles
- System (JASC): [5340 · Fuselage Main, Attach Fittings](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5340)
- Part: Stringer Clip
- Part number: 143A101028
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Zone 100
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202602166643

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: CRACK IN FORWARD CARGO COMPARTMENT STRINGER CLIP AT BS 500I, S26L. REPLACED STRINGER CLIP IAW SRM 51-40-02-0G.

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