SDR 2008UALA01378

Service difficulty report · Skin · Boeing 737322

Difficulty date: March 12, 2008
Submitted: March 13, 2008
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N381UA
Make and model: Boeing 737322
Aircraft serial: 24656
Aircraft time: 50,753 hours, 35,660 cycles
Engine: Cfmint CFM563C1
System (JASC): 5330 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
Part: Skin
Condition: Worn
Location: Fuselage
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

UPPER FUSELAGE EXTERIOR SKIN HAS AREAS OF WEAR UNDER LT & RT SIDES OF DORSAL FIN LANDING FROM BS 908-1006. BLENDED WORN AREA & ACP NDT FOR MATERIAL LOSS. FABRICATED & INSTALLED BONDED WEAR STRIPS REF EA 080202. THIS REPAIR IS APPROVED AS AN AMOC TO AD 2004-22-05 AND REQUIRES REINSPECTION AT 60,000 CYCLES AFTER REPAIR INSTALLED.THIS REPAIR THRESHOLD IS COVERED BY CARRIER REPAIR ASSESSMENT PROGRAM EC 95-5330-095SA-A.