SDR CA000830002

Service difficulty report · Cable · Lkheed 1011385114

Difficulty date: August 12, 2000
Submitted: January 19, 2001
Operation: Air carrier
Make and model: Lkheed 1011385114
Aircraft time: 50,934 hours
Engine: Rroyce RB21122B02
System (JASC): 7830 · Engine Thrust Reverser
Part: Cable
Condition: Sheared
Location: Nr 2 T/R
Component: Trust Reverser · Rroyce · RB21122B02
Stage of operation: LD
How discovered: O
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

(CAN) AUGUST 17,2000 AFTER LANDING IN BORDEAUX THE CREW COULD NOT DEPLOY THE NR2 ENGINE TR EVEN WHEN THE TR UNLOCK LIGHT WAS ON.AFTER ENGINE SHUTDOWN FOUND THAT THE TR WAS APPROX 3 INCHES DEPLOYED. ON INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT THE DRIVE CABLES WHERE SHEARED AT THE AIR MOTOR, SUSPECT THAT THE NR4 & 5 SCREW JACKETS JAMMED AND CAUSED THE FAILURE. TR MANUALLY STOWED, DECATIVATED AS PER THE MEL, AIRCRAFT RELEASED TO SERVICE. MORE INFO TO COME WHEN PARTS ARE RECEIVED, ARE INSPECTED AND SENT TO SHOP.