SDR F3LA98109

Service difficulty report · Stringer · Boeing 737301

Difficulty date: June 26, 1998
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N578US
Make and model: Boeing 737301
Aircraft serial: 23257
System (JASC): 5313 · Fuselage Main, Longeron/Stringer
Part: Stringer
Condition: Cracked
Location: Bs 500
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

PAE - DURING C-CHECK INSPECTION, REPORTED CRACK IN STRINGER 16L, BS 500C PLUS 4 INCHES. MAINTENANCE REMOVED 14.5 INCH OF STRINGER 16L FROM BS 500B PLUS 10 INCH TO BS 500C PLUS 5 INCHES, FABRICATED REPLACEMENTS PARTS AND REPAIRED PER SRM 51-40-2, 53-30-03. (M)