SDR 2008UALA03167

Service difficulty report · Skin · Boeing 757222

Difficulty date: June 2, 2008
Submitted: July 1, 2008
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N544UA
Make and model: Boeing 757222
Aircraft serial: 25322
Aircraft time: 62,453 hours, 18,048 cycles
Engine: Pwa PW2037
System (JASC): 5330 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
Part: Skin
Condition: Corroded
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

EXTERNAL FUSELAGE SKIN CORRODED UNDER FWD AIRPHONE ANTENNA LOC BS 1390. ACCOMPLISHED A MAJOR REPAIR AT GSO. REPAIR PER REO G12355 AND EVA 71616. THIS REPAIR HAS RECEIVED ONLY 1ST STAGE APPROVAL PENDING FATIGUE AND DTA EVALUATION BY BOEING TO SHOW COMPLIANCE WITH 14CFR 25.571 AND 26.43D. AIRPLANE MUST BE REMOVED FROM SERVICE ON 28MAY09 UNLESS A NEW 8100-9 IS ISSUED FINDING COMPLIANCE WITH 14CFR 25.571 AND 26.43D.