SDR IPXA09556543

Service difficulty report · Skin · Boeing 75724APF

Difficulty date: June 17, 2009
Submitted: July 3, 2009
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N467UP
Make and model: Boeing 75724APF
Aircraft serial: 25483
Aircraft time: 18,075 hours, 11,252 cycles
System (JASC): 5531 · Vertical Stabilizer, Spar/Rib
Part: Skin
Condition: Punctured
Location: Vertical Stab
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

INSPECTION TYPE:C2 VERT STAB ACCESS PANEL 322BL INNER SKIN PUNCTURED. REMOVED DAMAGE, FABRICATED REPAIR DOUBLER, PREPARED SURFACE FOR BONDING POTTED CORE. INSTALLED DOUBLER AND CURED, REV B757-5530-34101. THIS REPAIR IS TIME LIMITED UNTIL JUNE29,2011.

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