SDR 97ZZZX4967

Service difficulty report · Torque Tube · Boeing 75723A

Difficulty date: October 25, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N987AN
Make and model: Boeing 75723A
Aircraft serial: 25494
System (JASC): 2781 · Leading Edge Slat Position Indicating System
Part: Torque Tube
Condition: Loose
Location: Slat Nr 9
Stage of operation: NR
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: J
Precautionary procedure: A

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

What was found

CTG/EWR - FLT 024 - EICAS MSG L.E. SLAT AYSM. DISPLAYED WITH FLAP LEVER UP. FLAP POINTERS STOPPED BETWEEN UP AND 1 DEGREE. FLIGHT RETURNED TO CTG. SLAT NR 9 TRANSMITTER TORQUE TUBE L.E. WAS FOUND LOOSE. TORQUE TUBE COUPLING ADJUSTED AND REGULATED SYSTEM ACCORDING MM 27-58-01, PAGE 507. TEST ON GROUND OK.

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