SDR MZZA96033

Service difficulty report · Inboard Web · Boeing 727232

Difficulty date: March 15, 1996
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N15781
Make and model: Boeing 727232
Aircraft serial: 20636
System (JASC): 5320 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
Part: Inboard Web
Condition: Cracked
Location: Aft Airstair
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, CRACKS WERE FOUND ON AFT AIRSTAIR TORQUE BOX INBOARD WEB LIGHTENING HOLE CUTOUT, AT THE FOLLOWING AREA; 1 INCH LONG CRACK AT BS 1238 LEFT SIDE, 2 INCHES LONG CRACK AT BS 1218 RIGHT SIDE, 4 INCHES LONG CRACK AT BS 1238 RIGHT SIDE. THE CRACKS WERE STOP DRILLED AND REPAIRED PER B727 SRM 51-40-2. HANGAR NON ROUTINE REPAIR ITEM CARD NR 819400, 819401 AND 819431. (M)