SDR EISA98041

Service difficulty report · Tab · Boeing 727223

Difficulty date: February 16, 1998
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N6819
Make and model: Boeing 727223
Aircraft serial: 19494
System (JASC): 5543 · Rudder, Tab Structure
Part: Tab
Condition: Moisture
Location: Rudder
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

DURING D-CHECK, X-RAY INSPECTION OF RUDDER MOISTURE IN HONEYCOMB AS SHOWN IN SHOTS NR 5C, 9C AND 9D. CUT OUT PORTION OF RUDDER TAB TO REMOVE WATER. REMOVED WATER FROM HONEYCOMB PER SRM 51-40-09 USING VAC BAG METHOD. POTTED HONEY CORE PER SRM 51-40-06. FABRICATED NEW SKIN REPLACEMENT PARTS PER SRM 51-10-1 AND INSTALLED WITH FIBERGLASS OVER LAY PER SRM, 51-40-08 AND 51-40-09. (M)