What was found
(AUS) RH INBOARD FLAP ELEPHANT MOUNTING PLATE BOLTS/ANCHOR NUTS FAILED. DURING FLAP RETRACTION AFTER TAKEOFF, THE ELEPHANT EAR DAMAGEDTHE WING/BODY FAIRING CAUSING A 304.8CM (12IN) CRACK IN THE COMPOSITE MATERIAL.
- Difficulty date
- September 6, 2002
- Submitted
- October 16, 2002
- Operation
- General aviation
- Make and model
- Boeing 737476
- Engine
- Cfmint CFM563C
- System (JASC)
- 5753 · Trailing Edge Flaps
- Part
- Bolt
- Condition
- Failed
- Location
- Trailing Edge Fl
- Component
- Trailing Edge Fl
- 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.