SDR UPS04442002

Service difficulty report · Fitting · Boeing 747SR46

Difficulty date: February 28, 2004
Submitted: March 8, 2004
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N680UP
Make and model: Boeing 747SR46
Aircraft serial: 20923
Aircraft time: 66,233 hours, 33,562 cycles
System (JASC): 5740 · Wing, Attach Fittings
Part: Fitting
Condition: Cracked
Location: Lt 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, BS 1241 LT WING REAR SPAR UPPER SPLICE FITTING FOUND CRACKS AT HOLE NR 5. BS 1241 LT WING REAR UPPER SPLICE FITTING HOLE NR 5 REAMED TO REMOVE CRACKS. HFEC INSPECTED RESULT CRACK FREE. FINAL HOLE DIAMETER IS 1.000 INCH AND BUSHING INSTALLED AS PER EO B747-5740-17032-A APPENDIX -E-.

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