Service difficulty report · Panel · Boeing 747438

Difficulty date
September 3, 2003
Submitted
October 15, 2003
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Boeing 747438
Engine
Rroyce RB211524G19
Part
Panel
Condition
Misinstalled
Location
Lt Wing
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
9
Nature of condition
K
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

(AUS) LT OUTBOARD SURGE TANK ACCESS DOOR INCORRECTLY FITTED. FUEL LEAKING. DOOR WAS DAMAGED DUE TO BEING FITTED 180 DEGREES OUT.DOOR IS FITTED WITH ONE RAISED NUT WHICH FITS INTO ACORRESPONDING NOTCH TO PREVENT INCORRECT FITMENT. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR.