Service difficulty report · Rub Strip · Airbus A320232

Difficulty date
August 28, 2013
Submitted
August 30, 2013
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N464UA
Make and model
Airbus A320232
Aircraft serial
1290
Aircraft time
45,999 hours, 17,987 cycles
Engine
Iae V2527A5
Part
Rub Strip
Condition
Loose
Location
Thrust Reverser
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

PIECE OF RUBBER SEAL MATERIAL PROTRUDING FROM BOTTOM OF LT ENGINE. REMOVED AN 8IN. PIECE OF TEFLON WEAR STRIP FROM THE FORWARD REVERSER SLEEVE ACCESS PANEL AT THE 6:00 POSITION, IAW MT 78-016. ENGINE OKAYED FOR CONTINUED SERVICE. PANEL SECURED.

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