# SDR CA030617002

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 20, 2003
- Submitted: July 14, 2003
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Aerosp AS 355F1
- Registry model: [Aerosp AS 355F1](https://openairdocs.org/model/aerospatiale-as-355f1) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 6,275 hours
- Engine: Allsn 250C20F
- System (JASC): [5531 · Vertical Stabilizer, Spar/Rib](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5531)
- Part: Rib
- Part number: 350A14111925
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Vertical Stab
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA030617002

## Discrepancy

(CAN) DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION OF THE UPPER VERTICAL FIN ATTACHMENT FRAME, AME DISCOVERED RIB TO BE CRACKED.  RIB REPLACED AS PER REPAIR MANUAL AND A/C RETURNED TO SERVICE.

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