SDR IPXA2015081892490

Service difficulty report · Casting · Boeing 75724APF

Difficulty date: July 26, 2015
Submitted: August 19, 2015
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N432UP
Make and model: Boeing 75724APF
Aircraft serial: 25463
Aircraft time: 21,899 hours, 15,105 cycles
System (JASC): 5520 · Elevator Structure
Part: Casting
Part number: 183N2902
Condition: Corroded
Location: Lt Elevator
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

INSPECTION TYPE:C, CORROSION ON LT ELEVATOR LOWER OTBD SKIN SURFACE AT TIP CAP. REMOVED DAMAGED TIP CASTING IAW SRM 51-40-02-0G, FABRICATED SPLICE PLATES IAW DWG 183N2007, FROM 6061-0, .063B, HEAT TREAT TO T-4 WELDED TIP CASTING IAW DWG 183N2902 ON VT MAE TRAVELER T15/1155683. LOCATED & DRILLED IAW SRM 51-40-05-0G INSTALLED TIP CASTING IAW SRM 51-40-02-0G.

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