SDR CA991210024

Service difficulty report · Connector · Boeing 75723A

Difficulty date: November 22, 1999
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Make and model: Boeing 75723A
Engine: Rroyce RB211535E437
System (JASC): 3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
Part: Connector
Part number: FRF6327PW08
Condition: Corroded
Location: Nlg
Stage of operation: IN
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) DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION, HARNESS BRACKET ALD393 AND CONNECTOR D40488P FOUND CONTAMINATED WITH WATER ON 25 PERCENT OF THE CONNECTOR AREA. CAUSED WIRES TO BECOME BRITTLE AT CRIMPED AREA. ALSO, THE BACKSHELL OF THE CONNECTOR WAS SEIZED DUE TO CORROSION. CONNECTOR PLUG, BACKSHELL, AND RECEPTACLE PLUG REPLACED.

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