SDR MZZA97252

Service difficulty report · Hilock · Boeing 727224

Difficulty date
August 19, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N79745
Make and model
Boeing 727224
Aircraft serial
22448
Part
Hilock
Part number
HL2218
Condition
Fuel Leak
Location
Center Wing
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
K
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

KUL - DURING B-CHECK FOUND FUEL LEAKAGE FROM TOP OF RIGHT HAND PRIMARY EXCHANGER AFT SIDE. LEAK TRACED TO PREVIOUS REPAIR OF LOWER STIFFENER, AFT OF REAR BAFFLE, CONSISTING OF 15 HILOCKS. 14 HILOCKS REMOVED, 14 REINSTALLED IAW SRM 51-30-2. ONE HILOCK OVERSIZED AND COLD WORKED IAW SRM 51-30-10 AND INSTALLED IAW SRM 51-30-2. AREA SEALED IAW MM 28-11-0. LEAK CHECK CARRIED OUT, NO LEAKS NOTED. (X)