SDR AWXA0000227

Service difficulty report · Skin · Boeing 737277

Difficulty date: April 4, 2000
Submitted: April 14, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N186AW
Make and model: Boeing 737277
Aircraft serial: 22653
Aircraft time: 53,991 hours, 44,444 cycles
System (JASC): 5512 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Plate/Skin
Part: Skin
Part number: 6548241
Condition: Punctured
Location: Horiz Stab
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: V
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

C-CHECK, LARGE PUNCTURE, RT HORIZ STAB SKIN MID WAY OUT FROM HORIZONTAL ROOT JUST AFT OF LEADING EDGE BOTTOM SIDE. CUT OUT DAMAGE AND EVALUATED INNER STRUCTURE, NO DAMAGE NOTED. FABRICATED FILLER AND DOUBLER, INSTALLED IAW 737 SRM 55-10-3. MAT USED (2024T3 .050 AND 2024T3 .071).