SDR MZZA96024

Service difficulty report · Ball Nut · Boeing 727232

Difficulty date: March 25, 1996
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N15781
Make and model: Boeing 727232
Aircraft serial: 20636
System (JASC): 3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
Part: Ball Nut
Part number: 10607441
Condition: Nicked
Location: Nlg
Stage of operation: IN
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

TNN - DURING '1/2D' CHECK INSPECTION ON AIRCRAFT AT AIR ASIA, NLG MANUAL EXTENSION BALL NUT AND SCREW ASSEMBLY PATH WAS FOUND NICKED. THE DAMAGED BALL NUT AND SCREW ASSY, PN 10-60744-1, WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED PER B727 MM 32-35-0, AND OPERATIONAL CHECK FOUND SATISFACTORY. REF: HANGAR NON-ROUTINE REPAIR ITEM CARD NR 819170 (SEQ NR 01154). (X)