Service difficulty report · Blocker Door · Boeing 747438

Difficulty date
March 21, 2002
Submitted
April 8, 2002
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Boeing 747438
Engine
Rroyce RB211524G19
Part
Blocker Door
Part number
LJ34179
Condition
Separated
Location
Thrust Reverser
Stage of operation
NR
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
D
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

(AUS) NR 4 ENGINE THRUST REVERSER NR 5 BLOCKER DOOR SEPARATED IN FLIGHT. DAMAGE CAUSED TO RT OUTBOARD AILERON.