SDR UPS97222960

Service difficulty report · Skin · Boeing 72727C

Difficulty date: May 13, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N914UP
Make and model: Boeing 72727C
Aircraft serial: 19246
System (JASC): 5522 · Elevator, Plate/Skin
Part: Skin
Condition: Cracked
Location: Rt Elevator
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

INSPECTION TYPE-SI, LINEAR INDICATION NOTED ON RT ELEVATOR X-RAY VIEW 3, 2 INCHES FROM I/B EDGE AND 13 INCHES FROM T/E OF ELEVATOR (INTERNAL). REPAIRED CRACK 2 INCHES FROM I/B EDGE 13 INCHES FROM T/E OF RT ELEVATOR IAW SRM 55-20-3 AND 51-80-7 ELEVATOR MOMENT WITHIN LIMITS IAW SRM 51-80-7.

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