SDR AALA202602248128

Service difficulty report · Skin · Boeing 737823

Difficulty date: February 19, 2026
Submitted: February 24, 2026
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N983AN
Make and model: Boeing 737823
Aircraft serial: 29570
Aircraft time: 48,839 hours, 20,765 cycles
System (JASC): 5512 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Plate/Skin
Part: Skin
Condition: Cracked
Location: Zone 300
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: V
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: K

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

What was found

AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: RIGHT HORIZONTAL STAB HAS 3 CRACKS IN THE LOWER SKIN ALONG THE RIB LINE AT HSS 147.9, LOCATED AT 9, 17, AND 25 INCHES FROM THE AFT SPAR. ACCOMPLISHED INSTALLATION OF REPAIR DOUBLER AND 3 EACH FILLERS, IAW SRM 55-10-01-2R-11. ALL WORK ACCOMPLISHED ON BOW 3083154 ON NR 264