# SDR AU981618

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 7, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Reims F406
- Registry model: [Reims F406](https://openairdocs.org/model/reims-aviation-s-a-f406) (OpenAirDocs)
- System (JASC): [5320 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5320)
- Part: Rib
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Fuselage
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU981618

## Discrepancy

(AUS) DURING INSPECTION, SEVERAL HAIR LINE CRACKS WERE DISCOVERED IN THE CANTED RIB UPPER CAP IN THE CENTER WING CARRY-THROUGH AREA.  THIS IS SECOND AIRCRAFT IN THE FLEET WITH CRACKS - REFER OPERATOR CONTROL NR AU981565.   FOUND IAW RHEIMS SB CAB98-16.

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