SDR TSAA0251145

Service difficulty report · Skin · Boeing 7372M6C

Difficulty date: May 20, 2002
Submitted: July 12, 2002
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N805AL
Make and model: Boeing 7372M6C
Aircraft serial: 21809
System (JASC): 5330 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin
Part: Skin
Part number: 6546550
Condition: Cracked
Location: Fuselage
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

REPAIRED FUSELAGE SKIN CRACK AT BS 727B, S-17. CUT OUT DAMAGED AREA AND PERFORMED HFEC INSPECTION AROUND CUT OUT, PERFORMED INSURANCE CUT OF .040 INCH, FABRICATED AND INSTALLED REPAIR DOUBLER AND TEAR STRAP. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.

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