SDR CALA9700281

Service difficulty report · Longeron · Doug DC932

Difficulty date: February 23, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N12508
Make and model: Doug DC932
Aircraft serial: 47797
System (JASC): 5313 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer
Part: Longeron
Condition: Cracked
Location: Bs 980
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

INSPECTION FOUND LONGERON 7L CRACKED IN TWO PLACES AT STA 980. TOTAL LENGTH OF CRACKS WAS 3.25 INCHES. THE CRACKED SECTION OF LONGERON WAS REMOVED. A REPLACEMENT SECTION WAS FABRICATED AND INSTALLED IAW SRM 51-10-4, 51-10-3, 51-30-2, AND 51-30-5.

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