# SDR UIEA2012052100248

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 21, 2012
- Submitted: May 21, 2012
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N493MC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N493MC), registered now
- Make and model: Boeing 747-47UF
- Registry model: [Boeing 747-47UF](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-747-47uf) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 29254
- Aircraft time: 56,386 hours, 8,999 cycles
- Engine: Ge CF680C2B1F
- System (JASC): [7830 · Engine Thrust Reverser](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7830)
- Part: Access Panel
- Condition: Damaged
- 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/UIEA2012052100248

## Discrepancy

DURING MX WALKAROUND OF ACFT AT PVG REVEALED  NR 3 ENGINE THRUST REVERSER ACCESS DOOR WAS FOUND OPEN AND DAMAGED.  ACCOMPLISHED A TIME LIMITED REPAIR.

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