SDR SWAA2026092130259

Service difficulty report · Shield · Boeing 7378

Difficulty date: August 24, 2026
Submitted: September 22, 2026
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N8737L
Make and model: Boeing 7378
Aircraft serial: 60230
Aircraft time: 17,450 hours, 8,418 cycles
System (JASC): 5320 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
Part: Shield
Condition: Corroded
Location: Zone 100
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: V
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: K

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What was found

CORRODED AFT CARGO BAY SHIELD, FWD OF CARGO DOOR, AROUND MULTIPLE NUT PLATE HOLES, BS 767+3 - 794, RBL 22, WL 156. THE SHIELD WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED BTWN BS 767 - 794, IAW SRM 51-40-02-0G-0, SRM 51-40-05-0G-0, AND DWG 146A0081, REV A.

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