# SDR ASMF2026030300008

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 21, 2026
- Submitted: March 4, 2026
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N438AM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N438AM), registered now
- Make and model: Boeing 787-9
- Registry model: [Boeing 787-9](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-787-9) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 43862
- Aircraft time: 39,689 hours, 4,586 cycles
- System (JASC): [7830 · Engine Thrust Reverser](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7830)
- Part: Latch
- Part number: 720Z35183
- Condition: Missing
- Location: Thrust Reverser
- 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/ASMF2026030300008

## Discrepancy

DURING WALK AROUND INSPECTION L ENG WAS FOUND ITH THRUST REVERSER TENSION LATCH MISSING.  LT ENG T/R TENSION LATCH INSTALLED IAW TASK AMM DMC B787-A-G78-31-04-00A-720A-A

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