# SDR CA020215007

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 28, 2002
- Submitted: March 4, 2002
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Boeing 737217
- Aircraft time: 59,816 hours, 35,946 cycles
- Engine: Pwa JT8D17
- System (JASC): [5754 · Leading Edge Devices](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5754)
- Part: Arm
- Condition: Dislodged
- Location: Le Slat
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020215007

## Discrepancy

(CAN) MAINTENANCE FOUND NR 2 SLAT FOUND PROTRUDING 4 INCHES ON ONE SIDE ON WALKAROUND CHECK.  SLAT MECHANISM FOUND OFF GUIDE TRACK. FLIGHT PERMIT (SPECIFIC PURPOSE, FERRY FLIGHT) ISSUED AND AIRCRAFT FLOWN TO BASE FOR REPAIRS. NR 2 LEADING EDGE SLAT DETENT ARM REPLACED AS PER MAINTENANCE MANUAL 51-81-00. SLAT OPERATED THROUGH ENTIRE RANGE SEVERAL TIMES AND OPERATION CHECKED SERVICEABLE.

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