SDR CALA9801299

Service difficulty report · Skin · Boeing 727224

Difficulty date: July 17, 1998
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N69735
Make and model: Boeing 727224
Aircraft serial: 20664
System (JASC): 5532 · Vertical Stabilizer, Plate/Skin
Part: Skin
Condition: Cracked
Location: Bs 1215
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 A .75 INCH CRACK THROUGH FASTENER HOLE OF SKIN AT LT SIDE OF VERTICAL STABILIZER AROUND ACCESS PANEL 9523 ABOVE BS 1215. THE CRACK WAS STOP DRILLED, A DOUBLER WAS FABRICATED AND INSTALLED IAW SRM 51-10-0, 55-30-3, 51-10-2, 51-30-2, AND 51-00-00.