Service difficulty report · Hinge Pin · Boeing 7271A7C

Difficulty date
September 16, 2001
Submitted
September 17, 2001
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N935UP
Make and model
Boeing 7271A7C
Aircraft serial
20143
Part
Hinge Pin
Condition
Corroded
Location
Horiz Stab
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
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

INSPECTION TYPE:IN FOUND SURFACE CORROSION ON BOTH LT AND RT HORIZONTAL STAB HINGE PIN NUTS. PER EO B7275105166 APPX D MUST BE COMPLIED WITH PER EO B727-5510-1566-B, CORROSION SHOULD ONLY BE NOTED ON PIN THREADED END AND REMOVED SURFACE CORROSION WITH MECHANICAL NON ABRASIVE INSTRUMENT. OK FOR SERVICE.

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