SDR 95FDEA01177

Service difficulty report · Rib · Boeing 72725

Difficulty date: August 23, 1995
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N156FE
Make and model: Boeing 72725
Aircraft serial: 18289
System (JASC): 5521 · Elevator, Spar/Rib
Part: Rib
Part number: 65174412
Condition: Cracked
Location: Nr 6 Elev Hinge
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

POSSIBLE CRACK ON THE NR 6 ELEVATOR HINGE RIB UPPER SURFACE BETWEEN THE 2ND AND 3RD RIVET FORWARD FROM THE T/E BEAM. NDI VERIFIED CRACK, REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 6 ELEVATOR HINGE RIB PER FEDEX MM 27-30-21, SRM 51-30-02, EA 7-5510-25592A.

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