SDR UPS01237073

Service difficulty report · Beam · Boeing 727173C

Difficulty date: September 15, 2001
Submitted: October 17, 2001
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N938UP
Make and model: Boeing 727173C
Aircraft serial: 19506
System (JASC): 5743 · Wing, Landing Gear Attach Fittings
Part: Beam
Condition: Cracked
Location: Rt Wing
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:C NUMBER 3 FUEL TANK CRACK ON L/G SUPPORT BEAM AT WS 304. REPLACED BUSHING RT LANDING GEAR O/B END OF BEAM IAW SB 727-57-167. REMOVED AND REPLACED FWD AND AFT FITTINGS AT WS 304 LEFT GEAR SUPPORT BEAM AS PER B727 SRM 51-10-2. PERFORMED HFEC INSP PER BOEING NDT MANUAL PART 6-51-01-00 FIG 11, NO CRACK FOUND.