SDR EIAA970095

Service difficulty report · Skin · Boeing 747273C

Difficulty date: May 13, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N470EV
Make and model: Boeing 747273C
Aircraft serial: 20653
System (JASC): 5730 · Wing, Plate/Skin
Part: Skin
Condition: Corroded
Location: Lt 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 - DUIRNG C-CHECK INSPECTION, DISCOVERED EXFOLIATION CORROSION ON THE UPPER SURFACE OF THE LOWER SKIN OF THE LEFT WING JUST AFT OF THE REAR SPAR LOWER CHORD. ACCOMPLISHED IAW EVERGREEN INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES, ENGINEERING CHANGE/REPAIR AUTHORIZATION NR 470-57-080-2. REPAIRED BY BLENDING AWAY CORROSION AND FABRICATING, INSTALLING REINFORCEMENT STRAP. (M)