# SDR SWAA2026072168334

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 25, 2026
- Submitted: July 22, 2026
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N8542Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8542Z), registered now
- Make and model: Boeing 737-8H4
- Registry model: [Boeing 737-8H4](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-737-8h4) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 63581
- Aircraft time: 29,429 hours, 14,965 cycles
- System (JASC): [5514 · Horizontal Stabilizer Miscellaneous Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5514)
- Part: Seal
- 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/SWAA2026072168334

## Discrepancy

LEFT HORIZONTAL STAB TO ELEVATOR BLADE SEAL 334FB HAD ELONGATED FASTENER HOLES.   REMOVED AND REPLACED LT HORIZONTAL STAB TO ELEVATOR BLADE SEAL 334FB IAW SOPM 20-50-01.

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