Service difficulty report · Vent · Boeing 737522

Difficulty date
September 21, 2005
Submitted
October 3, 2005
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Boeing 737522
Engine
Cfmint CFM563C1
Part
Vent
Part number
315A1580507
Condition
Cracked
Location
Cowl
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
9
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) ON A SCHEDULED PHASE INSPECTION THIS VENT, WHICH IS ON THE ENGINE THRUST REVERSER COWL WAS FOUND TO HAVE A 2 INCH CRACK. A SIMILIAR CRACK WAS FOUND ON A PHASE CHECK THE DAY BEFORE ON ANOTHER AIRCRAFT.