SDR 2002F00266

Service difficulty report · Exhaust Pipe · Boeing 737242

Difficulty date
November 1, 2001
Submitted
March 14, 2002
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N159PL
Make and model
Boeing 737242
Aircraft serial
21186
Part
Exhaust Pipe
Part number
65MK7823115
Condition
Cracked
Location
Nr 2 Engine
Part time
55,788 hours
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

DISCOLORATION OF PAIN ON COWLING, NR 2 ENGINE. FOUND HOLE, APPROX 1 INCH SQUARE, IN TAIL PIPE EXTENSION. HEAT SHIELD OUTER SKIN. (M)