# SDR CALA9800989

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 8, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N12538
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-32
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-32](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-9-32) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 47218
- System (JASC): [5753 · Trailing Edge Flaps](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5753)
- Part: Rib
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Ws 270
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CALA9800989

## Discrepancy

INSPECTION FOUND A 2 INCH CRACK IN LT WING FLAP RIB AT WS XRS 270 WITH CORROSION AT INBOARD END OF RIB.  THE RIB WAS REMOVED IAW SRM 51-30-2.  A REPAIR WAS FABRICATED AND INSTALLED IAW SRM 51-10-4 AND 51-10-3.

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