SDR SWAA2026051989233

Service difficulty report · Attach Angle · Boeing 7378H4

Difficulty date: April 14, 2026
Submitted: May 20, 2026
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N8538V
Make and model: Boeing 7378H4
Aircraft serial: 63586
Aircraft time: 29,501 hours, 15,017 cycles
System (JASC): 5340 · Fuselage Main, Attach Fittings
Part: Attach Angle
Condition: Cracked
Location: Zone 100
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: V
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

CRACK FOUND ON LT VAPOR BARRIER ATTACH ANGLE AT BS 663, LBL 9 AND LBL 34. PERFORMED NDT INSPECTION PER NDT PART 6; 51-00-00 PROCEDURE 16 OF HOLES COMMON TO REPAIR; IN TANK HOLES AND WEB HOLES. NO DEFECTS NOTED. REMOVED AND REPLACED LT VAPOR BARRIER ATTACH ANGLE AT BS 663 IAW SRM 51-40-02, AND EA M-24-157-02340.

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