SDR UPS03240262

Service difficulty report · Aileron · Boeing 727108C

Difficulty date: February 18, 2003
Submitted: March 10, 2003
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N936UP
Make and model: Boeing 727108C
Aircraft serial: 19503
Aircraft time: 47,122 hours, 30,408 cycles
System (JASC): 2710 · Aileron Control System
Part: Aileron
Condition: Corroded
Location: O/B R/H
Stage of operation: IN
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: K

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What was found

INSPECTION TYPE:C&SI CORROSION ON O/B R/H AILERON HINGES 2, 3 & 4 ON INVESTIGATION OF HINGE ASSYS, HINGES FOUND TO BE CORRODED BEYOND ALLOWABLE LIMITS IAW SRM 57-50-11. INSTALLED REPLACEMENT AILERON IAW MM 27-10-14. REF. NRC 632179 FOR AILERON RIGGING & OUSTANDING STEP S