SDR CA031028001

Service difficulty report · Rod End · Boeing 767333

Difficulty date: October 28, 2003
Submitted: November 3, 2003
Operation: General aviation
Make and model: Boeing 767333
Aircraft time: 5,804 hours
Engine: Ge CF680C2B6F
System (JASC): 2720 · Rudder Control System
Part: Rod End
Condition: Unsafetied
Location: Rudder Control
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: 9
Nature of condition: W
Precautionary procedure: K

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

What was found

(CAN) RT ELEVATOR LOST MOTION DEVICE TO ELEVATOR CONTROL ROD END AT LOST MOTION DEVICE NOT IN SAFETY. ROUTINE INSPECTION DURING A M01 CHECK FOUND THE ROD END WAS NOT IN SAFETY. LOCKWIRE COULD BE INSERTED THROUGH THE INSPECTION HOLE. THE WITNESS SEAL FROM THE FACTORY WAS ALSO INTACT. REF IPC 27-31-53-02 SHT 1 ITEM 40 & 45 AND AMM 27-31-00 SHT 3 FIG 3. AIRCRAT TOTAL TIME: 9,414HRS/1,352CYC