SDR CA100714001

Service difficulty report · Skin · Boeing 737800*

Difficulty date: July 3, 2010
Submitted: January 4, 2011
Operation: Air carrier
Make and model: Boeing 737800*
Aircraft time: 3,389 hours
Engine: Ge CFM56*
System (JASC): 5754 · Leading Edge Devices
Part: Skin
Condition: Debonded
Location: Nr 1 Slat
Part time: 5,768 hours
Component: Slat Assy · Boeing
Component part number: 114A501013
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: V
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) TOP AND BOTTOM SKINS DISBONDED. 21 INCH BY 6.5 INCH. 21 INCHES INBOARD OF OUTBOARD EDGE DUE TO WATER INGRESS THROUGH THE BOND LINE BETWEEN THE TRAILING EDGE SKINS AND THE SPAR. UNIT REPAIRED WITH STANDARD HOT BOND TECHNIQUES PER MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDATIONS.

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