SDR AALA202608305155

Service difficulty report · Transition Panel · Boeing 7378

Difficulty date: August 21, 2026
Submitted: August 30, 2026
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N315SD
Make and model: Boeing 7378
Aircraft serial: 44470
Aircraft time: 17,798 hours, 6,678 cycles
System (JASC): 5320 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
Part: Transition Panel
Condition: Corroded
Location: Zone 100
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: V
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: K

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What was found

AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: AFT CARGO, LEFT SIDE TRANSITION PANELS (BAFFLESS) GALVANIC CORROSION AT STATION 727E TO 727F, LEFT BUTT LINE 26. MAINTENANCE BLENDED OUT CORROSION AT STATION 727E TO 727F, LEFT BUTT LINE 26 PER SRM 53-00-53-1A PROCEDURE 2.

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