SDR CALA2026102220530

Service difficulty report · Plate · Airbus A320232

Difficulty date: October 20, 2026
Submitted: October 22, 2026
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N438UA
Make and model: Airbus A320232
Aircraft serial: 678
Aircraft time: 83,892 hours, 35,489 cycles
Engine: Iae V2527A5
System (JASC): 5310 · Fuselage Main, Structure
Part: Plate
Part number: D5348019320000
Condition: Corroded
Location: Zone 100
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: V
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

AFT CARGO BAY, AFT LAV EXHAUST VENT BETWEEN FR 69 & FR 70, STR 30R - 33R HAD CORROSION ON LOWER, INBD SIDE AT CONTACT POINT OF VENT OUTLET & AIRFRAME. R & R THE PLATE, FR 69-70 S30-33R IAW SRM 53-41-00-210 -030-C1, SRM 53-41-11-283-065, & SRM 51-72-11-911-001.

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