# SDR DALA2026080704571

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 6, 2026
- Submitted: August 8, 2026
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N965AT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N965AT), registered now
- Make and model: Boeing 717-200
- Registry model: [Boeing 717-200](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-717-200) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 55026
- Aircraft time: 63,657 hours, 45,928 cycles
- System (JASC): [5523 · Elevator, Tab Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5523)
- Part: Tab
- Condition: Damaged
- Location: Zone 300
- 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/DALA2026080704571

## Discrepancy

LIGHTNING STRIKE ON RH ELEVATOR CONTROL TAB UPPER SURFACE,   R/R RH ELEVATOR CONTROL TAB PER B717 AMM 27-31-04-000-801. (1742126) (AIRCRAFT GROUNDED).

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