SDR CALA2024070900175

Service difficulty report · Seal · Boeing 7378

Difficulty date: July 5, 2024
Submitted: July 9, 2024
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N27252
Make and model: Boeing 7378
Aircraft serial: 43932
Aircraft time: 10,302 hours, 3,613 cycles
System (JASC): 2561 · Life Jacket
Part: Seal
Part number: 663000010
Condition: Incorrect
Location: Life Vest
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: 9
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

FOUND GALLEY CART SEAL INSTALLED ON LIFE VEST CONTAINER AT SEAT 15C GALLEY CART SEALS HAVE A METAL CABLE IN THEM AND NEED TO BE CUT OFF, WE ARE FINDING THESE SEALS INSTALLED ON MANY SEATS. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE, INSTALLED CORRECT SEAL, OK FOR CONTINUED SERVICE

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