SDR SCNA96124

Service difficulty report · Bulkhead Strap · Boeing 727225

Difficulty date: April 22, 1996
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N283SC
Make and model: Boeing 727225
Aircraft serial: 22559
System (JASC): 5312 · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead
Part: Bulkhead Strap
Condition: Cracked
Location: Bs 178
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

DURING HEAVY MAINTENANCE VISIT, CRACKS WERE FOUND IN THE FORWARD BULKHEAD STRAP/SKIN BETWEEN THE 2ND, 3RD, 4TH, AND 5TH FASTENERS AT BS 178, BL ZERO, WL 183. FABRICATED A REPAIR DOUBLER AND STRAP IN ACCORDANCE WITH B727 SRM 51-30-2, AND SB 727-23-0065.