SDR FOTR2022202146

Service difficulty report · Nose Cowl · Boeing 727230

Difficulty date: February 21, 2011
Submitted: February 21, 2011
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N357KP
Make and model: Boeing 727230
Aircraft serial: 20675
Aircraft time: 71,403 hours, 38,767 cycles
System (JASC): 5410 · Nacelle/Pylon, Main Frame
Part: Nose Cowl
Condition: Punctured
Location: Zone 400
Part time: 71,403 hours, 38,767 cycles
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: V
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

HOLE IN NR 1 ENGINE NOSE COWL AT APPROX 9 O`CLOCK POSITION LOOKING AFT. CUTOUT DAMAGE FROM NR 1 ENGINE COWLING DIM. 5" X 2" IAW SRM 54-30-2 FIG 2. FABRICATED 2 EA STRAPS 5.3" X 1.3" AND 2 EA 3.4" X 1.3" FROM 2024T3 .071 PO 90010564. FABRICATED FILLER FROM 224T3 .063 5" X " PO 90011114 IAW SRM 54-30-3, FIG 2. INSTALLED REPAIR PARTS IAW SRM 54-30-3, FIG 2 AND 51-30-2.