SDR CALA0100444

Service difficulty report · Attach Angle · Doug DC982

Difficulty date: May 5, 2001
Submitted: May 9, 2001
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N16894
Make and model: Doug DC982
Aircraft serial: 49393
Aircraft time: 46,853 hours, 23,143 cycles
System (JASC): 5342 · Fuselage, Stabilizer Attach Fittings
Part: Attach Angle
Condition: Cracked
Location: Fuselage
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: V
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: K

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What was found

INSPECTION FOUND A .5 INCH CRACK AT RIVET IN LOWER FLANGE OF RT VERTICAL STABILIZER TO FUSELAGE ATTACH ANGLE AT STA 1463 JUST FORWARD OF VERTICAL STABILIZER REAR SPAR PLANE. A REPAIR DOUBLER AND SPLICE WERE INSTALLED IAW SRM 53-05, FIGURE 23 AND 23A.

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