SDR 96FDEA01683

Service difficulty report · Connector · Boeing 727227

Difficulty date: November 20, 1996
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N490FE
Make and model: Boeing 727227
Aircraft serial: 21483
System (JASC): 2781 · Leading Edge Slat Position Indicating System
Part: Connector
Condition: Dirty
Location: Nr 2 Le Flap
Stage of operation: CL
Nature of condition: N
Precautionary procedure: A

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

AFTER TAKEOFF AND CLEAR UP, SHORTLY THEREAFTER THE AMBER LEADING EDGE FLAPS LIGHT CAME ON. RAN CHECKLIST, NO HELP. THE NR 2 LEADING EDGE FLAP WAS AMBER ON SECOND OFFICER'S POSITION INDICATOR. RETURNED FOR LANDING. CLEANED CANNON PLUG ON THE NR 2 LEADING EDGE FLAP POSITION INDICATING SWITCH. SYSTEM TESTED NORMALLY. ALL DONE PER MAINTENANCE CONTROL AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL 27-82-0 PAGE 101.