Service difficulty report · Bullnose · Boeing 727233

Difficulty date
November 9, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N258FE
Make and model
Boeing 727233
Aircraft serial
20940
Part
Bullnose
Part number
657278815
Condition
Worn
Location
Rudder
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

NR 0136 037, UPPER RUDDER BULLNOSE WORN AT CONTACT POINT OF RUDDER TO VERTICAL FIN FAIRING, BEYOND LIMITS. RUDDER REMOVAL AND INSTALL REQUIRED. *S/D* REMOVED UPPER RUDDER, INSTALLED DOUBLER OVER WORN AREA IAW FEDEX SRM 55-40-3 FIG NR 1. REINSTALLED UPPER RUDDER IAW FEDEX M/M 27-20-1.