SDR AALA20020266

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 Flaps
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 FOUND IN TWO MOUNT HOLES FOR RIGHT RN 5 INBOARD FLAP ATTACH BEAM. HOLES OVERSIZED TO REMOVE CORROSION, FINK HOLE SIZE .6440. VISUALLY INSPECT BORES TO ENSURE COMPLETE CORROSION REMOVAL. FABRICATED FREEZE PLUGS FROM 7075-T6 TO ACHIEVE MIN .001 INCH INTERFERENCE FIT. ALODINE AND INSTALL WET WITH BMS 5-95. REAM BORE TO ORIGINAL HOLE DIAMETER MAINTAIN .060 WALL THICKNESS. INSTALLED PRODUCTION TYPE WASHERS AT THE REWORKED LOCATIONS INSTALL FLAP PER 767 AMM. (M)