SDR MZZA99004

Service difficulty report · Spring · Boeing 7272F9

Difficulty date: December 23, 1998
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N75429
Make and model: Boeing 7272F9
Aircraft serial: 21427
System (JASC): 3230 · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
Part: Spring
Part number: 66167891
Condition: Rusted
Location: Lt Mlg
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 S-CHECK INSPECTION AT AIR ASIA, RUSTED AND DAMAGED SPRING WAS FOUND ON LEFT MLG MANUAL EXTENSION MECHANISM. THE DAMAGED SPRING P/N 66-16789-1 WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED PER B727 MM 32-34-1 AND OPERATIONAL CHECK FOUND SATISFACTORY. (M)

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