SDR 2003F00453

Service difficulty report · Fitting · Boeing 727222

Difficulty date: January 25, 2003
Submitted: July 22, 2003
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N7643U
Make and model: Boeing 727222
Aircraft serial: 20037
System (JASC): 5553 · Vertical Stabilizer, Attach Fittings
Part: Fitting
Condition: Corroded
Location: Vertical Stab
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: 9
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

AT C-CHECK, FOUND VERTICAL STAB AT FIN STATION 316, HORIZONTAL STAB HINGE FITTING BEARING HOLE, LT SIDE, HAS CORROSION ON INSIDE DIAMETER. REWORK VERTICAL STAB, HORIZONTAL STAB HINGE FITTING BEARING HOLE AT LEFT SIDE AND INSTALLED NEW BEARING. (M)