SDR EIAA980205

Service difficulty report · Cowling · Boeing 747SR46

Difficulty date: June 14, 1998
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N478EV
Make and model: Boeing 747SR46
Aircraft serial: 21033
System (JASC): 7110 · Engine Cowling System
Part: Cowling
Condition: Separated
Location: Nr 2 Nacelle
Stage of operation: CL
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: D, W
Precautionary procedure: J, A

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What was found

LAX - LOG PAGE: F81472 - AFTER TAKEOFF FROM LAX, ATC REPORTED DEBRIS FALLING FROM AIRCRAFT. ENGINE COWLING DEBRIS WAS FOUND ON RUNWAY 25R. CREW PERFORMED APPROPRIATE CHECKS, DUMPED FUEL AND RETURNED TO LAX. DURING DESCENT, NR 2 THROTTLE STUCK AT IDLE. NR 2 ENGINE SIDE COWLS WERE FOUND MISSING AFTER LANDING. (X)

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