SDR UPS02438931

Service difficulty report · Fitting · Boeing 747123F

Difficulty date: July 17, 2002
Submitted: August 2, 2002
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N677UP
Make and model: Boeing 747123F
Aircraft serial: 20391
Aircraft time: 88,072 hours, 22,099 cycles
System (JASC): 5740 · Wing, Attach Fittings
Part: Fitting
Condition: Cracked
Location: Center 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, RIGHT BS 1241 WING REAR SPAR UPPER SPLICE FITTING NR 8 HOLE CRACK FOUND APPROX 0.030 INCH, RUNNING I/B AND NR 3 HOLE CRACK FOUND AT FWD AND AFT DIRECTION. RIGHT BS 1241 WING REAR SPAR TO WING CENTER SECTION SPLICE FITTING REPLACED AS PER UPS EO B747-5740-4366-F APPENDIX A, C, D, F, H AND I.