SDR 96ZZZX2491

Service difficulty report · Skin · Boeing 72722

Difficulty date: January 8, 1996
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N40482
Make and model: Boeing 72722
Aircraft serial: 18330
System (JASC): 5330 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
Part: Skin
Condition: Corroded
Location: Bs 420-460
Stage of operation: IN
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: K

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What was found

DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION OF AIRCRAFT, 3 EACH FASTENER HEADS FOUND WITH HEADS POPPED OFF ALONG THE SKIN LAP JOINT AT STR 28R BETWEEN BS 420 - BS 460. ALSO, BULGING OF THE SKIN WAS EVIDENT AROUND THE FASTENERS INDICATING CORROSION. AREA WAS REPAIRED PER BOEING SIB 727-53-0072, FIGURE 4.

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