# SDR GTIA040401

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 3, 2004
- Submitted: June 3, 2004
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N815NK
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-83
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-83](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-9-83) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 49415
- System (JASC): [5754 · Leading Edge Devices](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5754)
- Part: Rib
- Condition: Damaged
- Location: L/E Slat
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/GTIA040401

## Discrepancy

FTW - FOUND RIGHT WING NR 5 SLAT OUTBOARD EDGE SEAL IS TORN.  OUTBOARD RIB NR 5 SLAT REMOVED.  FOUND RIB TO BE DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR.  NEW RIB SEAL AND RETAINER INSTALLED.  (M)

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