SDR 07FDEA04283

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
Part number: 657278830
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 UPPER END POTTING BROKEN OPEN AND SKIN DISBONDED ON BOTH SIDES, LEFT SIDE 6-12" FWD OF T/E, RIGHT 5-13" AND DOWN 4" ALSO T/E TIP CORNER OPEN. REPAIRED UPPER RUDDER TAB ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES REF SRM 51-40-20 PAR 7, 8, 14, 15, AND 20-22, TAP CHECKS GOOD COOK TICKET ATTACHED, "THIS IS CLASSIFIED AS A MAJOR REPAIR".