SDR GAIA98103

Service difficulty report · Riser · Boeing 727224

Difficulty date
October 28, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N69740
Make and model
Boeing 727224
Aircraft serial
20668
Part
Riser
Part number
65262116711
Condition
Corroded
Location
Airstair
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 ROUTINE HEAVY CHECK, INSPECTION FOUND CORROSION ALONG 6 OF THE AFT AIRSTAIR RISERS. FABRICATION OF PARTS WAS NECESSARY DO TO LENGTH IN LEAD TIME FROM BOEING. THE RISERS WHERE REPLACED WITH RISERS FABRICTED USING FLIGHT VEHICLES INC REPAIR SKETCH 52-98515-3. THEN AIRCRAFT WAS THEN RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)