Service difficulty report · Hinge Fitting · Boeing 72731C

Difficulty date
March 21, 2002
Submitted
April 1, 2002
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N923UP
Make and model
Boeing 72731C
Aircraft serial
19229
Aircraft time
51,298 hours, 38,376 cycles
Part
Hinge Fitting
Condition
Corroded
Location
#5 Le Flap
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 PITTING CORROSION ON I/B UPPER FLANGE OF #5 LE FLAP CENTER HINGE SUP PORT FITTING NEW HINGE FITTING KIT INSTALLED IAW SRM 51-30-02

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