SDR TWAA0002904

Service difficulty report · Bracket · Boeing 727231

Difficulty date: February 14, 2000
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N64339
Make and model: Boeing 727231
Aircraft serial: 20844
System (JASC): 5720 · Wing Miscellaneous Structure
Part: Bracket
Condition: Broken
Location: Lt Wing
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 CHECK-C MAINT, THE LT WING NUMBER 4 LE SLAT, OTBD STRUCTURAL UP STOP MOUNT BRACKET WAS BROKEN/CRACKED BOTH SIDES. MANUFACTURED NEW BRACKET FROM 7075-T6 PER BOEING PRINT PL-65-17220. PRIMED, PAINTED, AND INSTALLED PER SRM 51-30-2.