# SDR SWAA2026041684013

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 27, 2026
- Submitted: April 16, 2026
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N8302F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8302F), registered now
- Make and model: Boeing 737-8H4
- Registry model: [Boeing 737-8H4](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-737-8h4) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 36680
- Aircraft time: 45,590 hours, 21,383 cycles
- System (JASC): [5512 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5512)
- Part: Access Panel
- Condition: Cracked
- 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/SWAA2026041684013

## Discrepancy

CRACKED SEAL BLADE ACCESS PANEL 333AB ON THE LT HORIZONTAL STAB.   REPLACED SEAL BLADE ACCESS PANEL 333AB AT LT HORIZONTAL STAB IAW SRM 51-40-02, AND DWG 186A3101, SHEET 20, REV-.& SRM 51-10-02, STEP 9, ITEM A.

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