# SDR DALA2026090304982

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 31, 2026
- Submitted: September 3, 2026
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N436DX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N436DX), registered now
- Make and model: Airbus A330-941
- Registry model: [Airbus A330-941](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-a330-941) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 2094
- Aircraft time: 6,383 hours, 783 cycles
- System (JASC): [5330 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5330)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Damaged
- Location: Zone 100
- 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/DALA2026090304982

## Discrepancy

DAMAGE TO FWD SKIN ON FWD CARGO CUTOUT STARTING 27 INCHES FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE CUTOUT AND ENDS AT 32 INCHES FROM THE BOTTOM. DAMAGE MEASURES 4 AND 1/2 INCHES WITH A DEPTH OF 1/8''.  BLENDED IAW SRM 53-21-11. (8778015) AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED.

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