# SDR IPXA2026082672737

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 2, 2026
- Submitted: August 26, 2026
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N453UP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N453UP), registered now
- Make and model: Boeing 757-24APF
- Registry model: [Boeing 757-24APF](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-757-24apf) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 25474
- Aircraft time: 40,390 hours, 23,342 cycles
- System (JASC): [5520 · Elevator Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5520)
- Part: Bonding Strap
- Part number: BACR15BA6AD16C
- Condition: Corroded
- 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/IPXA2026082672737

## Discrepancy

AGING AIRCRAFT INSP: STR Z-300: RIGHT ELEVATOR BONDED STRIP ON OUTBOARD LOWER SURFACE HAS EVIDENCE OF CORROSION AND IS DISBONDED - AA014 INSTALLED 1EA SPLICE PLATE, 2EA SHIMS AND 1EA RH ELEVATOR TIP IAW B757-200PF SRM 51-40-02-0G-0.

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