SDR DALA2014072704232

Service difficulty report · Rib · Doug MD88

Difficulty date: July 24, 2014
Submitted: July 31, 2014
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N968DL
Make and model: Doug MD88
Aircraft serial: 53161
Aircraft time: 62,480 hours, 45,866 cycles
System (JASC): 5744 · Wing, Control Surface Attach Fittings
Part: Rib
Condition: Corroded
Location: Slat Track
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: V
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

CORROSION ON SLAT TRACK SUPPORT RIB ON XOS=286, XOS=240, XOS=198 OF SLAT TRACK 2 RT. CORROSION ON SLAT TRACK SUPPORT RIB HOLES ON STA XOS= 286, XOS=240, XOS=198 OF SLAT TRACK 2 RT WERE REMOVED. BUSHINGS WERE FABRICATED AND INSTALLED IAW SRM 57-02, PAR. 9.

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