SDR N3VR96152

Service difficulty report · Retainer · Boeing 727231

Difficulty date: September 13, 1996
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N590CA
Make and model: Boeing 727231
Aircraft serial: 20098
System (JASC): 5510 · Horizontal Stabilizer Structure
Part: Retainer
Condition: Corroded
Location: Hor Stab Seal
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

RIGHT HORIZ STAB T/E SEAL RETAINER, SEAL LOOSE AT ELEVATOR HINGES NR 2, NR 5 AND NR 7 POSITIONS, CRACKS FOUND RUNNING FROM LOOSE RIVET HEADS. BLENDED OUT DAMAGED AREAS, REMOVED CORROSION, RELOCATED FASTENERS IAW EO 96-1031, REF SRM 51-10-2, 51-30-2 AND 51-10-6. (M)