SDR UIEA2011111200647

Service difficulty report · Cover · Boeing 74748EF

Difficulty date: November 11, 2011
Submitted: November 12, 2011
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N419MC
Make and model: Boeing 74748EF
Aircraft serial: 28367
Aircraft time: 69,320 hours, 11,762 cycles
System (JASC): 7830 · Engine Thrust Reverser
Part: Cover
Condition: Damaged
Location: Thrust Reverser
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: V
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: K

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What was found

DURING ROUTINE WALK AROUND CHECK OF ACFT. UPPER SIDE WALL ASSY HINGE COVER ON THE NR 2 ENGINE THRUST REVERSER AND THE ADJACENT STRUT FAIRING PANEL WERE FOUND DAMAGED. FABRICATED 2 REPLACEMENT BRACKETS, STRAIGHTEN OUT HINGE COVER, REINSTALLED HINGE COVER WITH REPLACEMENT BRACKETS. FABRICATED EXTERNAL REPAIR FILLER, LOCATED AND DRILLEDS AND INSTALLED WET WITH SEALANT.

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