SDR TWAA0011304

Service difficulty report · Skin · Boeing 7572Q8

Difficulty date: July 18, 2000
Submitted: July 20, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N713TW
Make and model: Boeing 7572Q8
Aircraft serial: 28173
Aircraft time: 11,411 hours, 3,920 cycles
System (JASC): 5753 · Trailing Edge Flaps
Part: Skin
Condition: Dented
Location: Te Flap
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

DURING CHECK-C MAINT, THE LT WING I/B TRAILING EDGE FLAP, ON THE BOTTOM TOWARDS THE TRAILING EDGE, A DENT AND SCRATCH WAS FOUND APPROX 1 IN BY 1 IN BY .0625 IN DEEP. EDDY CURRENT FOUND A .75 INCH CRACK. INSTALLED A 4 INCH DIAMETER METAL HOT BOND REPAIR PER SRM 51-70-10.

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