SDR DHL2001727557

Service difficulty report · Duct · Boeing 727200

Difficulty date: August 16, 2001
Submitted: September 14, 2001
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N727DH
Make and model: Boeing 727200
System (JASC): 2120 · Air Distribution System
Part: Duct
Condition: Leaking
Location: A/C Bay
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: C
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

ON C-CHECK, FWD CARGO, A/C DISTRIBUTION BAY HAS SEVERAL A/C DUCTS JOINED TOGETHER WITH TAPE. AIR LEAKING FROM THESE AREAS. REPLACED RUBBER BOOST AT Y-DUCT ASSY AREA CLAMPS AT TOP SIDE, IAW MM OPS 21-20-4. SYSTEM REQUIRES OPS AND LEAK CHECK FOR COMPLETION OF WORK AND DUCT INSTALLATION IAW B-727 MM 21-20-4.

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