SDR MZZA95051

Service difficulty report · Actuator · Boeing 727232

Difficulty date
December 8, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N15781
Make and model
Boeing 727232
Aircraft serial
20636
Part
Actuator
Part number
651781822
Condition
Leaking
Location
Nr 5 L/E Slat
Stage of operation
CL
Nature of condition
K, J
Precautionary procedure
A

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

AFTER TAKEOFF ON CLIMB-OUT FROM SPN, LOST ALL A-SYSTEM HYDRAULIC QUANTITY. FLIGHT CONTINUED TO GUM AND GEARS EXTENDED MANUALLY FOR LANDING. MAINTENANCE FOUND NR 5 L/E SLAT ACTUATOR LEAKING EXCESSIVELY. REMOVED AND REPLACED ACTUATOR ASSY. ALSO REPLACED BOTH A-SYSTEM HYDRAULIC PUMPS AND FILTER ASSEMBLIES. SLAT SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK GOOD. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK AND LEAK CHECK GOOD. AIRCRAFT RETURNED BACK TO SERVICE. (X)