# SDR AALA202604068751

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 5, 2026
- Submitted: April 6, 2026
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N813AN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N813AN), registered now
- Make and model: Boeing 787-8
- Registry model: [Boeing 787-8](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-787-8) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 40631
- Aircraft time: 36,700 hours, 4,919 cycles
- System (JASC): [2560 · Emergency Equipment](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2560)
- Part: Escape Reel
- Condition: Misinstalled
- Location: Zone 200
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: W
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA202604068751

## Discrepancy

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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