SDR AWXA200400006

Service difficulty report · Rib · Airbus A320231

Difficulty date: December 24, 2003
Submitted: January 2, 2004
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N645AW
Make and model: Airbus A320231
Aircraft serial: 238
Aircraft time: 37,612 hours, 16,636 cycles
System (JASC): 5411 · Nacelle/Pylon, Frame/Spar/Rib
Part: Rib
Part number: D54530025200
Condition: Cracked
Location: Nr 2 Eng Pylon
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

MCN - MINOR REPAIR - DURING C-02 CHECK A 1.25 INCH CRACK WAS FOUND ON NR 2 PYLON AFT FIXED FAIRING (RIB 12) AT OUTBOARD ANGLE. MAINTENANCE REMOVED CRACKED RIB AT NR 2 PYLON AFT FIXED FAIRING; FABRICATED A NEW REPLACEMENT RIB; INSTALLED REPAIR PART IAW A320 SRM 51-42-11, PG 8-10, 12, & 28.

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