SDR CALA2013020100078

Service difficulty report · Stringer · Boeing 737824

Difficulty date: January 30, 2013
Submitted: February 1, 2013
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N18220
Make and model: Boeing 737824
Aircraft serial: 28929
Aircraft time: 46,696 hours, 16,475 cycles
System (JASC): 5313 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer
Part: Stringer
Part number: 143A324130
Condition: Corroded
Location: Bs 500c
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: V
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

SKIN BULGING BETWEEN TWO RIVETS ON LOWER FUSELAGE 9 INCHES FWD OF BS 500C, STR 27L. CUT OUT SECTION OF STRINGER, NO CORROSION FOUND ON SKIN; FABRICATED, INSTALLED, TREATED, AND PRIMED NEW REPLACEMENT STINGER AND REPAIR SPLICES REF SRM 53-00-03.