SDR UPS02439336

Service difficulty report · Splice · Boeing 747123

Difficulty date: August 16, 2002
Submitted: September 9, 2002
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N672UP
Make and model: Boeing 747123
Aircraft serial: 20324
Aircraft time: 68,213 hours, 20,211 cycles
System (JASC): 5312 · Fuselage Main, Bulkhead
Part: Splice
Condition: Cracked
Location: Fuselage
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 LT BS 1480 BULKHEAD AREA HOLE NR 16 FOUND CRACK AT WEB SPLICE PLATE, APPROX .125 INCH, RUNNING O/B. LT BS 1480 BULKHEAD WEB SPLICE PLATE NR 16 HOLE OVERSIZED AND CRACK FREE REPAIR BUSHING INSTALLED AS PER SB 747-3A2390 FIG 11.