Service difficulty report · Spar Cap · Doug DC931

Difficulty date
April 3, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N18563
Make and model
Doug DC931
Aircraft serial
47487
Part
Spar Cap
Part number
5918000530
Condition
Corroded
Location
Horiz Stab
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

DURING 1/2 D-CHECK INSPECTION, FOUND CORROSION AT UPPER T-CAP AFT SPAR APPROX 2 INCH LONG ABOUT 5 FT FROM O/B END. REMOVED CORROSION AND INSTALLED FILLER AND DOUBLERS REFERENCE ECRA 5510-01356.

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