SDR IPXA2016042802727

Service difficulty report · Skin · Boeing 75724APF

Difficulty date: April 28, 2016
Submitted: April 29, 2016
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N437UP
Make and model: Boeing 75724APF
Aircraft serial: 25468
Aircraft time: 22,516 hours, 14,992 cycles
System (JASC): 5522 · Elevator, Plate/Skin
Part: Skin
Condition: Dented
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-12, LEFT ELEVATOR LOWER SURFACE DENTED AT 16.75" FROM INBD END AND 34.5" FROM T/E DENT IN OUT LIMITS AREA DELAMINATED REMOVED DAMAGE ON LOWER SURFACE ON ELEVATOR LT, LAY UP VACCUM BAG REPAIR AREA, PREP AND REAPPLY FINISH ON REPAIR SURFACE, WET LAY UP REPAIR IAW SRM 51-70-17.

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