SDR 2008UALA00281

Service difficulty report · Hinge Bracket · Boeing 767322

Difficulty date: January 15, 2008
Submitted: January 18, 2008
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N667UA
Make and model: Boeing 767322
Aircraft serial: 29239
Aircraft time: 32,928 hours, 9,437 cycles
Engine: Pwa PW4052
System (JASC): 5753 · Trailing Edge Flaps
Part: Hinge Bracket
Condition: Cracked
Location: T/E Flap
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

RIGHT WING INBOARD FLAP, FORE TO AFT FLAP CENTER HINGE BRACKET CRACKED. ACP EQ5256 TE FLAP FITTING INSPECTION. MANDATED BY AD 2003-13-01. REMOVED DAMAGED FLANGES. FABRICATED REPAIR DOUBLER. INSTALLED REPAIR ANGLES. ACFT OK FOR SERVICE.