Service difficulty report · Escape Reel · Boeing 7878

Difficulty date
April 5, 2026
Submitted
April 6, 2026
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N813AN
Make and model
Boeing 7878
Aircraft serial
40631
Aircraft time
36,700 hours, 4,919 cycles
Part
Escape Reel
Condition
Misinstalled
Location
Zone 200
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
W
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

AIRCRAFT WAS NOT GROUNDED: FLIGHT DECK EMERGENCY EGRESS DESCENT DEVICES ARE INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. MAINTENANCE VERIFIED FLIGHT DECK EGRESS REELS INSTALLED BACKWARDS PER AMM 25-61-02-00B-720A. REINSTALLED FD EGRESS REELS IN CORRECT POSITION. OK FOR SERVICE.

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