SDR DHL2001712519

Service difficulty report · Structure · Boeing 72729

Difficulty date: February 3, 2001
Submitted: February 16, 2001
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N712DH
Make and model: Boeing 72729
Aircraft serial: 19401
Aircraft time: 51,673 hours, 32,168 cycles
System (JASC): 5751 · Ailerons
Part: Structure
Condition: Cracked
Location: Lt Wing Aileron
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

C-CHECK, LT WING TRIM TAB L/E PART FROM EXTERNAL AILERON SHOWS CRACK .25 INCH. REMOVED LEADING EDGE FROM TRIM TAB IAW SRM 51-10-2, PAGE 1 AND 2. FABRICATED NEW LEADING EDGE WITH ALCLAD 2024, T3, 0.020 INCH IAW SRM 57-20-03, FIG 2. TREATED AND PRIMED IAW SRM 51-10-2, PAGE 1 AND 2. INSTALLED LEADING EDGE NEW IAW SRM 51-30-2 PAGE 1 AND 2. (NON-ROUTINE CARD 1166)

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