SDR CALA9801192

Service difficulty report · Braces · Boeing 727227

Difficulty date: June 30, 1998
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N17773
Make and model: Boeing 727227
Aircraft serial: 21045
System (JASC): 5320 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
Part: Braces
Condition: Cracked
Location: Bs 720-990
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

INSPECTION FOUND FLOORBEAM SUPPORT BRACES CRACKED BETWEEN STA 950A-950B, BL 0, STA 970-990, BL 0, AND STA 720-720A, BL 0. THE CRACKS WERE 1-2.5 LONG. NEW SUPPORT BRACES WERE FABRICATED AND INSTALLED IAW SRM 51-10-2, 51-40-4, AND 51-30-2.