# SDR UIEA2011082700474

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 27, 2011
- Submitted: August 30, 2011
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N408MC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N408MC), registered now
- Make and model: Boeing 747-47UF
- Registry model: [Boeing 747-47UF](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-747-47uf) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 29261
- Aircraft time: 5,500 hours, 8,595 cycles
- Engine: Ge CF680C2B1F
- System (JASC): [7830 · Engine Thrust Reverser](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7830)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Punctured
- Location: Thrust Reverser
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UIEA2011082700474

## Discrepancy

DURING WALKAROUND, MX FOUND THE NR 4 RT THRUST REVERSER CORE COWL HAS 2 PUNCTURES IN THE SKIN LOCATED ABOVE THE ACCESS PANEL AND BLOWOUT DOOR.   DAMAGE TO THE ACCESS PANEL AND BLOWOUT DOOR HINGES, LATCHES AND LANYARDS. REPAIRED.

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