SDR DL72S010881

Service difficulty report · Mount · Boeing 727225A

Difficulty date: May 30, 2001
Submitted: June 5, 2001
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N8889Z
Make and model: Boeing 727225A
Aircraft serial: 21858
Aircraft time: 50,325 hours, 33,123 cycles
System (JASC): 7120 · Engine Mount Section
Part: Mount
Condition: Cracked
Location: Nr 1 Engine
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

INSPECTION OF THE FWD ENGINE MOUNT SUPPORT FITTING HOLES PER AD 97-05-08 REVEALED A CRACK IN THE BORE OF HOLES A & B. THE HOLES WERE OVERSIZED TO REMOVE THE CRACK INDICATIONS AND AN INSURANCE CUT ADDED. LARGER DIAMETER BOLTS WERE THEN INSTALLED. THE REPAIR WAS ACCOMPLISHED PER ER/A 380942-14AD AND FED EX S/B 2000-5410A01.