# SDR CALA2026032714866

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 26, 2026
- Submitted: March 27, 2026
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N17296](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17296), registered now
- Make and model: Boeing 737-8
- Registry model: [Boeing 737-8](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-737-8) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 67556
- Aircraft time: 11,156 hours, 3,826 cycles
- System (JASC): [5520 · Elevator Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5520)
- Part: Panel
- Part number: 183A350022
- Condition: Damaged
- Location: Zone 300 Elev
- 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/CALA2026032714866

## Discrepancy

#6 HINGE PANEL ON RT ELEVATOR INSTALLED INCORRECTLY AND DAMAGED. PICKED UP NEW HOLES AND INSTALLED 4EACH NUTPLATES. RE INSTALLED AND SECURED PANEL. NFA NEEDED AT THIS TIMEREF SRM 51-40-02 CREATED SDR

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