SDR 99ZZZX3466

Service difficulty report · Nozzle · Boeing 74747UF

Difficulty date: June 2, 1999
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N408MC
Make and model: Boeing 74747UF
Aircraft serial: 29261
System (JASC): 7810 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
Part: Nozzle
Part number: 314U210057
Condition: Cracked
Location: Nr 3 Engine
Part time: 1,777 hours
Stage of operation: IN
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: K

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

What was found

EXHAUST SLEEVE CRACKED AT AFT CIRCUMFERENTIAL SEAM WELD. NR 3 ENGINE, 11 O'CLOCK POSITION 10 INCH LENGTH AND SECOND CRACK 3 O'CLOCK POSITION 1.50 INCH LENGTH. AFTER REMOVAL, FOUND SMALL 1.50 INCH CRACK INSIDE ON BULKHEAD. ITEM REPLACED. (X)

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