SDR EIAA970078

Service difficulty report · Skin · Boeing 747132

Difficulty date: February 2, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N479EV
Make and model: Boeing 747132
Aircraft serial: 19898
System (JASC): 5730 · Wing, Plate/Skin
Part: Skin
Condition: Corroded
Location: Rt Wing
Stage of operation: IN
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

MZJ - DURING C-CHECK INSPECTION, DISCOVERED EXFOLIATION CORROSION IN THE RIGHT LOWER WING SKIN STATION 1000 IN THE LOWER SKIN PANEL SPLICE AREA. THE CORROSION EXTENDED UNDER A WING PANEL SPLICE STRAP (UPPER SURFACE OF THE WING PLANK). REMOVED CORROSION, ROTOPEENED, NDT INSPECTED, FABRICATED AND INSTALLED REPAIR FILLER WET WITH SEALANT. ACCOMPLISHED IAW EIAA ECRA NR 479-57-089-2. (M)