SDR 07FDEA04282

Service difficulty report · Skin · Boeing 727227

Difficulty date: September 25, 2007
Submitted: September 25, 2007
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N489FE
Make and model: Boeing 727227
Aircraft serial: 21492
Aircraft time: 40,944 hours, 26,432 cycles
System (JASC): 5542 · Rudder, Plate/Skin
Part: Skin
Condition: Delaminated
Location: Rudder
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

VERTICAL STAB, UPPER RUDDER TAB HAS SPOT OF SKIN DISBOND, 2" BY 3" AREA AT 25" UP FROM LWR END 1" AFT OF FWD EDGE. REPAIRED UPPER RUDDER TAB REF SRM 51-40-20 PAR 7, 8, 14, 15, 19-22 AND APPLIED EXTERIOR PROTECTIVE FINISH REF MM 51-20-151-7.