Service difficulty report · Blocker Door · Boeing 747438

Difficulty date
March 15, 2003
Submitted
May 6, 2003
Operation
Air carrier
Make and model
Boeing 747438
Engine
Rroyce RB211*
Part
Blocker Door
Condition
Damaged
Location
Thrust Reverser
Stage of operation
LD
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
E
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 2 ENGINE THRUST REVERSER DAMAGED. INSPECTION FOUND THREE BLOCKER DOORS AT THE 8 O'CLOCK AND 9 O'CLOCK POSITIONS DAMAGED OR MISSING AND THE SHROUD ON THE PIPE CLUSTER AT THE 6 O'CLOCK POSITION MISSING.