SDR CALA9700851

Service difficulty report · Bracket · Doug DC1030

Difficulty date: May 12, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N39081
Make and model: Doug DC1030
Aircraft serial: 47861
System (JASC): 5540 · Rudder Structure
Part: Bracket
Condition: Cracked
Location: Rudder
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 A 5 INCH CRACK IN FORWARD HORIZONTAL BRACKET AT TOP OF RUDDER UNDER PANEL NR 376 WL. THE BRACKET WAS REMOVED IAW SRM 51-30-01. A NEW BRACKET WAS FABRICATED AND INSTALLED IAW SRM 51-38-01, 51-21-01, 51-40-00, AND 51-31-01.

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