SDR SWAA2026102733895

Service difficulty report · Drag Link · Boeing 7378H4

Difficulty date: September 23, 2026
Submitted: October 28, 2026
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N8306H
Make and model: Boeing 7378H4
Aircraft serial: 36983
Aircraft time: 47,458 hours, 22,545 cycles
System (JASC): 5310 · Fuselage Main, Structure
Part: Drag Link
Condition: Cracked
Location: Zone 100
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

CRACK INDICATION IN THE AFT FASTENER HOLE OF THE DRAG LINK, BS 540, BTWN STRINGERS 21R & 22R. REPAIRED THE DRAG LINK ASSY IAW EA 26-153-02614-WIP1, 26-153-02614-WIP2, 26-153-02614-WIP3, 26-153-02614-WIP4, 26-153-02614-WIP5, 26-153-02614-WIP6, 26-153-02614-WIP7, 26-153-02614-WIP8, AND 26-153-02614. CERTIFIED RII MAJOR REPAIR.

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