SDR UPS00234433

Service difficulty report · Actuator · Boeing 727247

Difficulty date: November 10, 2000
Submitted: November 20, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N207UP
Make and model: Boeing 727247
Aircraft serial: 21699
System (JASC): 2752 · Trailing Edge Flap Actuator
Part: Actuator
Condition: Inoperative
Location: Te Flaps
Stage of operation: TO
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: J
Precautionary procedure: C

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

INSPECTION TYPE:N/A ON T/O RFD, FLAPS HUNG AT GREATER THAN 2 DEG (IN BLACK BAND) L/E FLAP LIGHT RED CHRISTMAS TREE INDICATES LEP 5, 6 FAILED TO RETRACT, AMBER LIGHTS. RECYCLED, NO HELP. AIR TURNBACK RFD, GROUND TEST IN RFD INBOARD FLAPS LAGGING BEHIND OUTBOARD''S BADLY. REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 6 L/E SLAT ACTUATOR.