SDR F3LA98163

Service difficulty report · Skin · Boeing 737201

Difficulty date: August 29, 1998
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N205AU
Make and model: Boeing 737201
Aircraft serial: 19421
System (JASC): 5330 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
Part: Skin
Condition: Cracked
Location: Bs 245
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

DEN - DURING SERVICE CHECK, MAINTENANCE REPORTED A 3 INCH CRACK IN NOSE WHEEL WELL SKIN, BS 245.6 TO 248.6, WL 168.5. A .125 INCH CRACK AT RIVET, BS 244.1, W 165.5, AND A .125 INCH CRACK AT BS 243.1, WL 164.3. MAINTENANCE REPAIRED DAMAGED AREAS PER SRM 51-40-2. (M)