# SDR DL72S960522

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 6, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N546DA
- Make and model: Boeing 727232
- Aircraft serial: 22677
- System (JASC): [2782 · Leading Edge Slat Actuator](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2782)
- Part: Bracket
- Condition: Misinstalled
- Location: Nr 2/7 Slat
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: W
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DL72S960522

## Discrepancy

DURING MID-VISIT, THE NR 2 AND NR 7 SLAT ACTUATOR MOUNT BRACKETS WERE FOUND WITH GAPS EXCEEDING THE 0.01 INCH LIMIT SET BY S.I. 4-59271-12.  GAPS ARE SUBJECT OF S/B 727-57-1030.  SHIMS WERE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SERVICE BULLETIN.  BRACKETS WERE NOT FOUND TO BE CRACKED.

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