SDR SWAA052308

Service difficulty report · Bolt · Boeing 7373H4

Difficulty date
August 2, 2005
Submitted
August 5, 2005
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N396SW
Make and model
Boeing 7373H4
Aircraft serial
27690
Aircraft time
36,757 hours, 31,451 cycles
System (JASC)
1430 · Fasteners
Part
Bolt
Part number
18A80101
Condition
Worn
Location
Lt Elevator Tab
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
9
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 SCHEDULED C1 CHECK, LT ELEVATOR TAB FAILED THE FREE PLAY CHECK. REMOVED AND REPLACED LT ELEVATOR TAB CONTROL PUSHROD BOLT AND HARDWARE PER MM.

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