# SDR C2XA98IA157

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 17, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N17831
- Make and model: Aerosp ATR 42-320
- Registry model: [Aerosp ATR 42-320](https://openairdocs.org/model/aerospatiale-aeritalia-atr-42-320) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 185
- System (JASC): [5744 · Wing, Control Surface Attach Fittings](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5744)
- Part: Fitting
- Part number: NSA504208236
- Condition: Elongated
- Location: Lt Wing
- 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/C2XA98IA157

## Discrepancy

IAH - DURING C-CHECK INSPECTION, FOUND LEFT WING RIB 5 LUG FITTING FOR FLAP HINGE, FASTENER HOLE ELONGATED.  MAINTENANCE REPAIRED THE WING LUG IAW CONTINENTAL EXPRESS ENGINEERING CHANGE/REPAIR AUTHORIZATION (ECRA) EC5750-01112.  THE AIRCRAFT WAS APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE.  (M)

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