SDR DHL2001727579

Service difficulty report · Structure · Boeing 727200

Difficulty date: August 20, 2001
Submitted: September 16, 2001
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N727DH
Make and model: Boeing 727200
System (JASC): 2810 · Fuel Storage
Part: Structure
Condition: Leaking
Location: Nr 3 Main Tank
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: V
Nature of condition: K
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, FUEL LEAKS AT TOP AND BOTTOM OF STIFFENER FWD SPAR JUST OUTBOARD OF PRESSURE SWITCHES, NR 3 MAIN TANK. OPENED TANK AND PURGED IAW MM 28-10-0. REMOVED SEALANT FROM STIFFENER, TIGHTENED AND RESEALED IAW MM 28-11-0. LEAK CHECK GOOD IAW B-727 MM 28-11-0.

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