Service difficulty report · Pin · Boeing 717200

Difficulty date
April 6, 2025
Submitted
May 6, 2025
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N895AT
Make and model
Boeing 717200
Aircraft serial
55047
Aircraft time
48,029 hours, 33,958 cycles
Part
Pin
Condition
Misinstalled
Location
Zone 100
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
W
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 THAT THE RELEASE CAM PIN WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY AND THAT AN ADJUSTMENT WAS NEEDED ON THE TAIL CONE DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM. THIS COULD PREVENT THE PROPER OPERATION OF THE ESCAPE PATH AND IT IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH 14 CFR PART 121.703. SUMMARY OF NRC 00118: RELEASE CAM PIN WAS REMOVED AND REINSTALLED AND ADJUSTED CORRECTLY PER B717-200 AMM 53-52-03 820-801. (LP #0899260)

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