Service difficulty report · Slide · Boeing 757222

Difficulty date
October 10, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Make and model
Boeing 757222
Part
Slide
Part number
D31039202
Condition
Worn
Location
Nr 2 Door
Stage of operation
IN
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 TIME CONTROLLED OVERHAUL OF A NR 2 DOOR SLIDE, WEAR WAS FOUND IN THE GIRT FABRIC PASSING THROUGH THE INFLATION TUBE. THIS TYPE OF WEAR HAS BEEN NOTED BEFORE AND IS CAUSED BY THE GIRT ATTACH LANYARD. RETURNED UNIT TO VENDOR FOR REPAIR. (X)