SDR AU981209

Service difficulty report · Fitting · Boeing 767277

Difficulty date
July 20, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Boeing 767277
Engine
Ge CF680A
Part
Fitting
Condition
Corroded
Location
Lt Nacelle
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

(AUS) LEFT PYLON CONTAINED EXFOLIATION CORROSION ON THE UPPER SURFACES OF THE UPPER WEB OF THE TORQUE BOX ADJACENT TO THE UPPER LINK ATTACHMENT BEAM OUTBOARD OF AND RUNNING UNDER THE STRUT FITTING. CORROSION HAD PENETRATED TO A DEPTH OF 1.778 MM (0.070 INCH) WITH CRACKING ALONG THE RIVET LINE. AREA OF CORROSION 88.9 MM BY 63.5 MM (3.5 INCHES BY 2.5 INCHES).