SDR 98ZZZM782

Service difficulty report · Bolt · Boeing 72731

Difficulty date: September 4, 1998
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N210NE
Make and model: Boeing 72731
Aircraft serial: 18903
System (JASC): 5753 · Trailing Edge Flaps
Part: Bolt
Condition: Loose
Location: Te Flap
Stage of operation: CL
Nature of condition: E
Precautionary procedure: A

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

What was found

FLT 206 - AFTER TAKEOFF FROM GSO, AIRCRAFT HAS A VERY STRONG VIBRATION ANYTIME IT IS TURNED TO THE RIGHT. VIBRATION CEASED WHEN THE AIRCRAFT WAS ROLLED TO THE LEFT, RETURNED TO GSO. TROUBLESHOT AND FOUND LEFT AND RIGHT INBOARD FLAP CARRIAGE BOLTS LOOSE, RETORQUED AND ADJUSTED FLAP DROOP AND CLEARANCES. (M)

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