# SDR IPXA2026102268685

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 9, 2026
- Submitted: October 23, 2026
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N322UP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N322UP), registered now
- Make and model: Boeing 767-34AF
- Registry model: [Boeing 767-34AF](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-767-34af) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 27748
- Aircraft time: 72,765 hours, 24,695 cycles
- System (JASC): [5532 · Vertical Stabilizer, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5532)
- Part: Skin
- Part number: 175T20014
- 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/IPXA2026102268685

## Discrepancy

MAJOR REPAIR,  PANEL AFT OF 321D RHT SIDE OF VERTICAL STABILIZER HAS LIGHTNING STRIKE DAMAGE 7.5€? FROM BOTTOM & 12€? FROM LEADING EDGE.  PERFORMED NDT/UT FOR THE BONDED REPAIR & 8 INCHES FROM WHERE THE EDGES OF THE HEAT BLANKET, IAW NDT MANUAL PART 1 51-01-01 & PART 1 51-40-00 REV.144, RESULT: NO DEFECT FOUND.

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