# SDR SWAA2026100517871

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 2, 2026
- Submitted: October 6, 2026
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N489WN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N489WN), registered now
- Make and model: Boeing 737-7H4
- Registry model: [Boeing 737-7H4](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-737-7h4) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 33855
- Aircraft time: 69,314 hours, 41,720 cycles
- System (JASC): [7810 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7810)
- Part: Tailpipe
- Condition: Abnormal
- Location: Nr 1
- Stage of operation: TX
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SWAA2026100517871

## Discrepancy

NR 1 ENGINE TAILPIPE FIRE DURING TAXI OUT.  COMPLIED WITH INSPECTION AFTER ENGINE FIRE IAW AMM 71-00-00. NO DEFECTS NOTED. DETERMINED TO BE CANDLE FIRE PHENOMENA IN THE EXHAUST PLUG. SUBSEQUENT ENGINE RUN NORMAL. ACFT OK FOR SERVICE.

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