SDR CA970609015

Service difficulty report · Stringer · Braero HS7482B

Difficulty date: May 13, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Make and model: Braero HS7482B
System (JASC): 5512 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Plate/Skin
Part: Stringer
Condition: Cracked
Location: Lt Rib 20
Part time: 16,144 hours
Stage of operation: IN
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

(CAN) APPROXIMATELY 6" OUTBOARD OF LH RIB 20.0 STRINGERS 4, 6, 8 CRACKED, SKIN CRACKED BENEATH STRINGERS, EXTENDING FORWARD O.5 INCH AT STRINGERS 4 AND 6; EXTENDING AFT 1" AT STRINGERS 4 AND 6. SLIGHT DOWNWARD BUCKLING AT DAMAGED AREAS. REPAIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH STRUCTURES REPAIR MANUALS.