SDR TWRA9560

Service difficulty report · Bolt · Boeing 747259B

Difficulty date
September 11, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N2FOR
Make and model
Boeing 747259B
Aircraft serial
21730
Part
Bolt
Part number
BACB30NR12
Condition
Loose
Location
Ctr Fuel Tank
Stage of operation
TO
Nature of condition
B
Precautionary procedure
K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

AFTER TAKEOFF ORY-JFK, FUEL FUMES VERY STRONG IN FLIGHT DECK AREA. FUMES DISSIPATED AT 3.0 TO 4.0 FEET DURING CLIMB. DURING INSPECTION FOUND FUEL LEAK AT BOW TIE FITTING. REMOVED AND REPLACED BOLTS, RESEALED FITTING, IAW EA 57-112. LEAK CHECK OK. (M)