SDR 2002F00398

Service difficulty report · Hinge · Boeing 747300

Difficulty date
March 19, 2002
Submitted
April 15, 2002
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N24837
Make and model
Boeing 747300
Aircraft serial
24837
Part
Hinge
Part number
65B392081
Condition
Worn
Location
Kruger Flap
Part time
41,942 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

DURING CURRENT D-CHECK AT SIAEC, FOUND L/W NR 11, 12 AND 13 L/E KRUGER FLAP HINGE FITTING ASSEMBLIES WITHWORN AND ELONGATED BORE HOLES. REAMED HOLES. PERFORMED DYE CHECK TO ENSURE CORROSION AND CRACK FREE CONDITION. NO DEFECTS FOUND. FABRICATED AND INSTALLED SPLIT-BUSHINGS. REINSTALLED L/E DEVICES WITH NEW BEARINGS AND HARDWARE. OPERATIONAL CHECKS NORMAL. (M)

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