Service difficulty report · Flap · Boeing 727222

Difficulty date
September 3, 2003
Submitted
June 7, 2004
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N7644U
Make and model
Boeing 727222
Aircraft serial
20038
Engine
Pwa JT8D5
Part
Flap
Condition
Maladjustment
Location
Lt & Rt Wings
Stage of operation
CL
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
E
Precautionary procedure
A

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

What was found

AFTER TAKEOFF, ACCELRATED TO 300 KNOTS. CREW EXPERIENCED MODERATE VIBRATION. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DEPARTURE AIRPORT. ADJUSTED LT AND RT AFT FLAPS. REMOVED AND REPLACED AILERON HINGE SUPPORT FITTING.