SDR UALA2010031500867

Service difficulty report · Slat · Airbus A319131

Difficulty date: March 12, 2010
Submitted: March 15, 2010
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N823UA
Make and model: Airbus A319131
Aircraft serial: 952
Aircraft time: 38,384 hours, 14,995 cycles
Engine: Iae V2522A5
System (JASC): 5754 · Leading Edge Devices
Part: Slat
Condition: Dented
Location: Rt Wing
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

DENT REPORTED IN RT WING FIRST SLAT FROM FUSELAGE, 23 INCHES FROM INBOARD EDGE OF SLAT. MAJOR REPAIR ACCOMPLISHED. DENT IS 4 X4 INCHES AND .350 INCH DEEP AT THE CENTER, NO CRACKS OR SHARP EDGES NOTED. CUT OUT DAMAGE, NDT AREA FOR DAMAGE REMOVAL. MANUFACTURED AND INSTALLED FILLER AND DOUBLERS.

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