SDR C8GA20080060

Service difficulty report · Seat Track · Boeing 727223

Difficulty date: September 29, 2008
Submitted: December 19, 2008
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N715AA
Make and model: Boeing 727223
Aircraft serial: 22470
Aircraft time: 62,202 hours, 32,810 cycles
System (JASC): 5347 · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach Fittings
Part: Seat Track
Part number: BAC1520841
Condition: Corroded
Location: Zone 200
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: V
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

WHILE IN HEAVY MAINTENANCE PERFORMING INSPECTIONS IT WAS NOTED THAT THE MAIN CABIN SEAT TRACK LOCATED AT BS. 760-850, LBL 45.5 HAD CORROSION. REMOVED SEAT TRACK FROM STATION 760-850, FABRICATED NEW SEAT TRACK, INSTALLED NEW SEAT TRACK IAW SRM 53-10-2, 53-10-5 & 51-10-2. NO OTHER DEFECTS NOTED. AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE.