SDR UIEA01086

Service difficulty report · Shim · Boeing 7472D3B

Difficulty date: July 25, 2001
Submitted: August 24, 2001
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N506MC
Make and model: Boeing 7472D3B
Aircraft serial: 21252
System (JASC): 5300 · Fuselage Structure (General)
Part: Shim
Part number: 65B1508769
Location: Bs 1241
Stage of operation: IN
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: K

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What was found

DURING INSPECTION FOUND SHIMS MIGRATING FROM BS 1240 LEFT/RIGHT BULKHEAD UPPER CHORD FITTING. REMOVED BOLTS IN AFFECTED AREA, TRIMMED SECTION OF MIGRATED SHIM. FABRICATED REPLACEMENT SHIM FROM SOLID MATERIAL, ALODINED AND PRIME PAINTED. REINSTALLED REMOVED BOLTS. AREA TO BE REINSPECTED EVERY C-CHECK UNTIL ENTRIRE SHIM IS REPLACED. (M)

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