SDR FDEA201009153533

Service difficulty report · Skin · Boeing 75723A

Difficulty date: September 15, 2010
Submitted: September 20, 2010
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N918FD
Make and model: Boeing 75723A
Aircraft serial: 24290
Aircraft time: 69,398 hours, 22,695 cycles
Engine: Rroyce RB211535E4
System (JASC): 5753 · Trailing Edge Flaps
Part: Skin
Part number: 113N32523
Condition: Corroded
Location: Te Flap
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: 9
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

LT OTBD MAIN FLAP CORRODED ON LOWER SURFACE AT WS 409 AND WS 429. CUT OUT DAMAGED AREA OF CHORD DIMS 33" IAW SRM 51-70-12. FABRICATED 2 ANGLES, 1 ANGLE, HEAT TREATED ANGLES TO 2024T-3 IAW FAS ENG REPORT NR 2-37153-801, REV A FABRICATED CHORD AND 1 RADIUS FILLER AND INSTALLED ALL REPAIR PARTS IAW SRM 51-70-12.

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