SDR C8GA201000037

Service difficulty report · Attach Fitting · Boeing 727225

Difficulty date: August 30, 2010
Submitted: August 30, 2010
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N755DH
Make and model: Boeing 727225
Aircraft serial: 21857
Aircraft time: 45,978 hours, 35,902 cycles
System (JASC): 5340 · Fuselage Main, Attach Fittings
Part: Attach Fitting
Condition: Corroded
Location: Bs 1183
Part time: 45,978 hours, 35,902 cycles
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 INSP, IT WAS NOTED THAT FLOOR SUPPORT FITTING TO BULKHEAD AT STA 1183 RBL 28 BELOW FLOOR IS CORRODED. FABRICATED NEW PLATE FROM 7075 T6 .090" 6" X 12", INSTALLED REPAIR NO OTHER DEFECTS NOTED. ACFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE.