SDR UALA2011062703148

Service difficulty report · Angle · Boeing 757222

Difficulty date: June 26, 2011
Submitted: July 21, 2011
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N535UA
Make and model: Boeing 757222
Aircraft serial: 25130
Aircraft time: 66,665 hours, 24,563 cycles
Engine: Pwa PW2037
Engine time: 3,200 hours, 12,534 cycles
System (JASC): 5420 · Nacelle/Pylon Miscellaneous Structure
Part: Angle
Condition: Cracked
Location: Nr 1 Pylon
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

NR 1 PYLON SUPPORT FOR FINGER SEAL WEAR ANGLE HAS CRACKS AT FASTENER HOLES ON BOTTOM OF PYLON. REMOVED FINGER SEAL ANGLE. PICK UP HOLES IN NEW ANGLE. STARTED TO INSTALL UPPER AFT ANGLE, LOWER SUPPORT WEB IN WORK AREA. COMPLETED INSTALLATION