SDR 96DHL7219A1

Service difficulty report · Forging · Boeing 727228

Difficulty date: March 12, 1996
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N721DH
Make and model: Boeing 727228
Aircraft serial: 19545
System (JASC): 5342 · Fuselage, Stabilizer Attach Fittings
Part: Forging
Condition: Cracked
Location: Fs 1195
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

AFT AIRSTAIRS VERTICAL FIN FRONT SPAR FORGING APPROX FS 1195 HAS CRACK INDICATIONS IN RADIUS OF LOWER FLANGE EXTENDING APPROX 3 INCHES TO THE RIGHT OF SPLICE PLATE AT 6 O'CLOCK. STOP DRILLED CRACK. HFEC INSPECTION CONFIRMED CRACK ENDS AT STOP HOLE. FABRICATED AND INSTALLED .125 INCH, 15 INCH BY 15 INCH REPAIR ANGLE, PER AVITAS ENGINEERING ORDER NR 96PMSI 114RO-1.