# SDR 97ZZZX4864

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 1, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N113
- Make and model: Boeing 727-30
- Registry model: [Boeing 727-30](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-30) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 18935
- System (JASC): [5730 · Wing, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5730)
- Part: Panel
- Condition: Leaking
- Location: Lt Wing Nr 15
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: K
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4864

## Discrepancy

DEFECT - IN-FLIGHT LEAK FROM LEFT WING.  FOUND 9 LOOSE FASTENERS ON INBOARD END OF FUEL ACCESS PANEL NR 15 ON LEFT WING.  SUSPECT IMPROPER TORQUE OF FASTENERS DURING LAST HEAVY MAINTENANCE VISIT.  RE-TORQUED FASTENERS IAW BOEING MM 28-11-21.  ADDITIONALLY, MARKED FASTENERS WITH ALIGNMENT MARKS TO AID VISUAL INSPECTION.  RE-FUELED AIRCRAFT.  NO FURTHER LEAKS NOTED.

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