SDR SWAA2026101443741

Service difficulty report · Access Panel · Boeing 7378H4

Difficulty date: September 21, 2026
Submitted: October 15, 2026
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N8656B
Make and model: Boeing 7378H4
Aircraft serial: 42530
Aircraft time: 37,815 hours, 18,228 cycles
System (JASC): 5512 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Plate/Skin
Part: Access Panel
Condition: Damaged
Location: Zone 300
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

ELONGATED HOLES ON LEADING EDGE SKIN ACCESS PANEL 341B, UPPER AREA LE STA 69.93 MORE 1 INCH HOLE 1, 2.607 INCHES OF UPPER EDGE & HOLE 2, 4.536 INCHES OF UPPER EDGE AT RT HORIZONTAL STAB. RESOLVED ON ANOTHER FAULT TTG8Q01E7AQ2 AND EA M-23-155-00207.

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