SDR UPS02237460

Service difficulty report · Flap Track · Boeing 727185C

Difficulty date: January 2, 2002
Submitted: January 25, 2002
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N940UP
Make and model: Boeing 727185C
Aircraft serial: 19826
Aircraft time: 57,006 hours, 29,107 cycles
System (JASC): 5753 · Trailing Edge Flaps
Part: Flap Track
Condition: Corroded
Location: T/E Flap
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+SI NR 7 FLAP TRACK, PITTING CORROSION ON FWD SUPPORT LUG BORE LT LUG. BUSHING REMOVED AND CORROSION REMOVED BY MACHINING. NDT COMPLIED WITH AND NDF. BUSHING FABRICATED, HEAT TREATED, CADPLATED, POST BAKED AND INSTALLED.