SDR SCNA96058

Service difficulty report · Brace · Boeing 7272J4

Difficulty date: April 13, 1996
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N284SC
Make and model: Boeing 7272J4
Aircraft serial: 21438
System (JASC): 5320 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure
Part: Brace
Condition: Corroded
Location: Bs 720
Stage of operation: IN
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: K

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What was found

DURING HEAVY MAINTENANCE VISIT A FORWARD BRACE AT BS 720 IN THE FORWARD CARGO BAY WAS FOUND TO BE CORRODED AT THE NR 3 MOUNTING HOLE. CORROSION WAS MECHANICALLY REMOVED, THE AREA WAS TREATED, PRIMED, AND A REPAIR WAS FABRICATED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH B727 SRM 51-40-03 FIGURE 1, B727 SRM 51-10-02, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL 51-20-11.

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