SDR 97ZZZM1069

Service difficulty report · Tab Hinge · Boeing 7372H5

Difficulty date
September 11, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N220US
Make and model
Boeing 7372H5
Aircraft serial
20453
Part
Tab Hinge
Part number
69416413
Condition
Worn
Location
Lt Elev
Stage of operation
CR
Nature of condition
E
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

VIBRATION FELT IN CONTROL YOKE AS WELL AS THROUGHOUT THE AIRCRAFT F/A'S STATE VIBRATION WAS MORE PROMINENT IN AFT OF AIRCRAFT, MORE PROMINENT ON RIGHT SIDE. INSPECTED AND FOUND INBOARD TAB BEARING BLOCK AND FWD HINGE BRACKET WORN, PER MM 27-31-31A. INSPECTED R/R OF INBD LEFT HINGES AND TAB AS PER MM 27-31-31. (M)

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