# SDR SWAA2026092353287

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 19, 2026
- Submitted: September 24, 2026
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N8749Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8749Q), registered now
- Make and model: Boeing 737-8
- Registry model: [Boeing 737-8](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-737-8) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 62543
- Aircraft time: 17,622 hours, 8,165 cycles
- System (JASC): [5414 · Nacelle/Pylon, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5414)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Zone 400
- 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/SWAA2026092353287

## Discrepancy

NR 2 ENGINE PYLON HEAT SHIELD PLUME SUPPRESSOR SKIN CRACKED.   CRACK LOCATION FROM AFT SKIN EDGE 28 INCHES; CRACK STOP FROM LEFT SKIN EDGE 0.500 INCHES.  CRACK STOP FROM RIGHT SKIN EDGE 1.500 INCHES  SRM 54-50-70-1A-3 CRACKS ARE NOT PERMITTED. ACCOMPLISHED INTERIM REPAIR IAW SRM 54-50-70-2R-7.

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