SDR DHL98707003

Service difficulty report · Actuator · Boeing 72722

Difficulty date: July 28, 1998
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N707DH
Make and model: Boeing 72722
Aircraft serial: 18321
System (JASC): 2782 · Leading Edge Slat Actuator
Part: Actuator
Part number: 1U1110
Condition: Leaking
Location: Nr 1 Le Flap
Stage of operation: CL
Nature of condition: K, J
Precautionary procedure: A

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

AFTER TAKEOFF WITH GEAR AND FLAPS UP, THE A- SYSTEM QUANTITY DECREASED TO ZERO. CRANKED GEAR DOWN, EXTENDED FLAPS AND LED WITH ALTERNATE SYSTEM. A-SYSTEM SHUT OFF 7 MINUTES. ABNORMAL PROCEDURES COMPLIED WITH. FOUND NR 1 LEADING EDGE FLAP ACTUATOR LEAKING. REMOVED AND REPLACED PER MM 27-81-22.

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