SDR SWAA2026020966940

Service difficulty report · Doubler · Boeing 7378

Difficulty date: February 2, 2026
Submitted: February 9, 2026
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N8841L
Make and model: Boeing 7378
Aircraft serial: 67492
Aircraft time: 10,113 hours, 5,437 cycles
System (JASC): 5244 · Accessory Compartment Doors
Part: Doubler
Condition: Cracked
Location: Zone 800
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: V
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: K

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What was found

EXTERNAL POWER DOOR BONDED DOUBLER IS CRACKED JUST BELOW LOWER HINGE. CRACKED DOUBLER FOUND TO BE OUT OF LIMITS DUE TO NO LIMITS ARE GIVEN IN SRM, REMOVED DOOR IAW AMM 52-49-02. INSTALLED A NEW EXTERNAL POWER DOOR, PERFORMED A GOOD RESISTANCE CHECK ON BONDING JUMPER IAW AMM 52-49-02-400-801.

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