SDR CALA2015050493650

Service difficulty report · Skin · Boeing 767322

Difficulty date: May 2, 2015
Submitted: May 4, 2015
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N671UA
Make and model: Boeing 767322
Aircraft serial: 30026
Aircraft time: 56,798 hours, 13,351 cycles
Engine: Pwa PW4056
System (JASC): 5522 · Elevator, Plate/Skin
Part: Skin
Condition: Cracked
Location: Rt Elevator
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

ON WALK AROUND DURING NR 2 SERVICE CHECK, FOUND A CRACK ON RT INBD SIDE OF RT ELEVATOR, ABOUT 4 INCHES FROM INBD EDGE. REMOVED DAMAGE AREA IAW SRM 51-70-04 REPAIR GENERAL, PARA 5 C 1. COMPLETED STEPS 5 C 2 & 5 C 3 IAW SRM 51-70-04. GENERAL INSTALLED TE FASTENERS, SEALED, PRIMED & PAINTED. REPLACED DAMAGED ELEVATOR SKIN IAW SRM 51 70 04 350 CARBON FIBER REPAIRS.