SDR UPS202872

Service difficulty report · Chord · Boeing 72731C

Difficulty date: April 5, 1995
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N926UP
Make and model: Boeing 72731C
Aircraft serial: 19233
System (JASC): 5753 · Trailing Edge Flaps
Part: Chord
Condition: Cracked
Location: Lt Te Mid 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

DURING 'D' CHECK, MAINTENANCE FOUND TWO 20 PLUS INCH CRACKS IN THE LEFT WING INBOARD MID FLAP AFT LOWER CHORD. MAINTENANCE REMOVED THE LOWER CHORD IAW SRM 51-30-2, FABRICATED, NEW EXTRUSION A LOWER CHORD. FINAL INSTALLATION IAW SRM 51-10-2.

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