# SDR SWAA2026011561784

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 14, 2026
- Submitted: January 15, 2026
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N8988S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8988S), registered now
- Make and model: Boeing 737-8
- Registry model: [Boeing 737-8](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-737-8) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 42696
- Aircraft time: 258 hours, 131 cycles
- System (JASC): [2520 · Passenger Compartment Equipment](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2520)
- Part: Hydrolock
- Condition: Faulted
- Location: Zone 200 Seat
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2026011561784

## Discrepancy

SEAT BACK 16C WILL NOT STAY IN UPRIGHT POSITION.  R & R SEAT 16C HYDROLOCK ACTUATOR IAW AMM 25-22-00. OPS CHECKED NORMAL.

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