# SDR 0103949869

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 3, 2001
- Submitted: November 15, 2001
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N778NC
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-51
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-51](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-9-51) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 48100
- Aircraft time: 53,993 hours, 50,986 cycles
- System (JASC): [5410 · Nacelle/Pylon, Main Frame](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5410)
- Part: Angle
- Condition: Cracked
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0103949869

## Discrepancy

During Line MTC., activities at the ATL base MTC. The lower angle (9959159-58) angle was found cracked at the 176 RHS at the aft end portion of the lower cap of the pylon closing rib. A new lower cap section was installed and spliced with a repair angle. 0.040" TI-6AI-4V, EA 98-185280

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