SDR UPS01237213

Service difficulty report · Lap Joint · Boeing 72722C

Difficulty date: October 18, 2001
Submitted: November 5, 2001
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N944UP
Make and model: Boeing 72722C
Aircraft serial: 19103
Aircraft time: 51,422 hours, 39,426 cycles
System (JASC): 5310 · Fuselage Main, Structure
Part: Lap Joint
Condition: Corroded
Location: Bs 1141 Str. 4
Stage of operation: IN
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 SUSPECT CORROSION AT LAP JOINT AT BS 1141 STR 4 R LFEC CARRIED OUT, 30%CORROSION INDICATED. AREA OF DAMAGE , CUTOUT HF EC NDF. REPAIR PARTS FABRICATED AND INSTALLED IAW UPS EO B727-5330-0 509 APPENDIX 8.3. AREA REPROTECTED IAW SRM.

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