SDR IPXA2021052569820

Service difficulty report · Skin · Airbus A300F4622R

Difficulty date: May 20, 2021
Submitted: May 26, 2021
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N135UP
Make and model: Airbus A300F4622R
Aircraft serial: 0818
Aircraft time: 22,749 hours, 14,205 cycles
Engine: Pwa PW4158
System (JASC): 7830 · Engine Thrust Reverser
Part: Skin
Condition: Cracked
Location: Thrust Reverser
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:SEG#1 ENG R/H THRUST REVERSER HAS A CRACKED AREA IN STRUCTURE SKIN AREA LOCATED AT UPPER, AFT EDGE 41 INCHES FWD OF UPPER, AFT CORNER DOT# 23-16STOP DRILLED CRACK TO A# 30 DRILL BIT (.128") AND ADDED PROTECTIVE TAPE IAW P/W 4000 SRM 54-30-00 TABLE 101,103

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