SDR P5CA2011020300001

Service difficulty report · Flap · Boeing 74747UF

Difficulty date: February 3, 2011
Submitted: February 22, 2011
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N416MC
Make and model: Boeing 74747UF
Aircraft serial: 32838
Aircraft time: 40,521 hours, 6,260 cycles
System (JASC): 5753 · Trailing Edge Flaps
Part: Flap
Condition: Damaged
Location: Lt Wing
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: V
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

BIRD STRIKE INSPECTION REVEALED DAMAGE ON THE LEFT WING, INBOARD, MID FLAP, LEADING EDGE AT WBL 291.5. TIME LIMITED REPAIR ACCOMPLISHED IAW EO 4457A334 AND FAA 8110-3 DATED 30JAN11. DETAILED VISUAL INSPECTION REQUIRED EVERY 25 FLIGHT CYCLES WITH A PERMANENT REPAIR TO BE ACCOMPLISHED PRIOR TO 1000 FLIGHT HOURS.

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