SDR AALA20020265

Service difficulty report · Structure · Boeing 767323

Difficulty date: February 28, 2002
Submitted: April 3, 2002
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N358AA
Make and model: Boeing 767323
Aircraft serial: 24039
System (JASC): 5753 · Trailing Edge Flaps
Part: Structure
Condition: Corroded
Location: Te Flap
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: V
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

AFW - FOUND CORROSION IN 2 MOUNT HOLES FOR LEFT NR 4 INBOARD FLAP ATTACH BEAM HOLES OVERSIZED TO .6450. VISUALLY INSPECT BORES TO ENSURE CORROSION REMOVAL. FABRICATED FREEZE PLUG FROM 7075-T6 TO ACHIEVE .001, INTERFERENCE FIT. ALODINE PLUGS INSTALL WET WITH BM5 5-95, REAM BORE HOLES TO ORIGINAL DIAMETERS MAINTAIN .060 WALL THICKNESS. INSTALL PRODUCTION TYPE WASHERS AT REWORK LOCATIONS INSTALL FLAP PER 767 AMM. (M)