SDR CALA9701296

Service difficulty report · Rib · Doug DC1010

Difficulty date: August 5, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N68043
Make and model: Doug DC1010
Aircraft serial: 46902
System (JASC): 5712 · Wing, Rib/Bulkhead
Part: Rib
Condition: Cracked
Location: Ws 17
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 SIX INCH CRACK IN WEBS OF CENTER WING BOX INTERNAL RIBS AT STATIONS XCW 17R AND XCW 17L. THE CRACKED AREAS WERE REMOVED. DOUBLERS AND FILLERS WERE FABRICATED AND INSTALLED IAW SRM 51-33-01, 51-21-01, 57-00-21, AND ECRA 5710-01828.

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