# SDR CA040531001

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 28, 2004
- Submitted: November 2, 2004
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Boeing 727225
- Aircraft time: 46,779 hours
- Engine: Pwa JT8D15A
- System (JASC): [2782 · Leading Edge Slat Actuator](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2782)
- Part: Actuator
- Condition: Damaged
- Location: Lt Slats
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: F
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040531001

## Discrepancy

DURING A SCHEDULED ROUTINE MAINTENANCE CHECK IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE LEFT HAND OUTBOARD SLAT ACTUATOR WAS DAMAGED. THE CORNER OF THE SLAT WAS GROUNDED OFF EXPOSING A SECONDARY STRUCTURAL EXTRUSION.  THE AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED A SUSPECTED A WING TIP STRIKE ON LANDING.  TSB WAS NOTIFIED AND WITH COMPANY QUALITY ASSURANCE AN INVESTIGATION IS IN PROGRESS.

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