SDR DHL2001727539

Service difficulty report · Panel · Boeing 727228

Difficulty date: August 18, 2001
Submitted: September 10, 2001
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N727DH
Make and model: Boeing 727228
System (JASC): 5730 · Wing, Plate/Skin
Part: Panel
Condition: Corroded
Location: Lt Wing
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

LEFT WING UPPER PANEL ABOVE I/B AILORON BALANCE PANEL BAY HAS CORROSION BULGES ALONG AFT AND I/B EDGE. REMOVED FASTENERS AT LT PANEL ABOVE I/B AILERON BALANCE PANEL BAY IN ORDER TO ROUT TO FIBERGLASS SHOP PER SRM 51-30-2. REINSTALLED PANEL PER SRM 51-30-2.