SDR CA180222017

Service difficulty report · Rib · Boeing 7878

Difficulty date: October 16, 2017
Submitted: August 18, 2020
Operation: General aviation
Make and model: Boeing 7878
Aircraft time: 23,696 hours
Engine: Ge GENX1B54
System (JASC): 5753 · Trailing Edge Flaps
Part: Rib
Part number: 152Z6331
Condition: Cracked
Location: Rt Wing Te Flap
Stage of operation: NR
How discovered: 9
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: O

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

(CAN) DURING THE CURRENT C-1 MAINTENANCE CHECK THE RT WING FIXED TRAILING EDGE FLAP SUPPORT BACK UP RIB, P/N 152Z6331, WAS FOUND CRACKED AT OUTBOARD AFT UPPER VERTICAL FLANGE. RESOLUTION ACCOMPLISHED REINFORCING ANGLES. REPAIR, PER VT-SAA EA 787-5750-46-A7018, REV I/R AND PP NR 787-57-65748. (TC NR 20180222017).

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