SDR UIEA200400201

Service difficulty report · Structure · Boeing 7472D7B

Difficulty date: December 9, 2004
Submitted: December 17, 2004
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N526MC
Make and model: Boeing 7472D7B
Aircraft serial: 22337
Engine: Ge CF650E2
System (JASC): 7810 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
Part: Structure
Part number: 1313M56G01
Condition: Missing
Location: Nr 4 Engine
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: 9
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

POST FLIGHT INSPECTION, FLT EK4979, 07/DEC/2004. DURING INSPECTION, FOUND NR 4 ENGINE AFT CENTER BODY CRACKED OFF. MISSING, LAST 20 INCHES FROM T/E. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 4 ENGINE AFT CTR BODY IAW MM 78-11-02. INSPECTED AREA AFT OF NR 4 ENGINE FLAPS, WING AND TAIL SECTION. NO DAMAGE FOUND.

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