SDR Y2PA2015051400024

Service difficulty report · Fitting · Boeing 727223

Difficulty date: May 13, 2015
Submitted: May 14, 2015
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N727US
Make and model: Boeing 727223
Aircraft serial: 22470
Aircraft time: 66,371 hours, 35,809 cycles
System (JASC): 5740 · Wing, Attach Fittings
Part: Fitting
Condition: Corroded
Location: Lt Wing
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: V
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: K

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What was found

DURING C-CHECK DISCOVERED CORROSION ON THE LT AFT BOTTLE PIN FITTING & BUSHING. COMPLETED REPAIR OF LT AFT BOTTLE PIN FITTING BY INCREASING THE COUNTER BORE & REPLACING THE BUSHING IAW SERVICE BULLETIN 727-57-0175 R3 PAGE 20 PART III STEP “E” FIGURE 9.