SDR IPXA1M68000

Service difficulty report · Structure · Doug MD11F

Difficulty date: July 7, 2011
Submitted: July 20, 2011
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N259UP
Make and model: Doug MD11F
Aircraft serial: 48417
Aircraft time: 68,493 hours, 12,740 cycles
System (JASC): 5540 · Rudder Structure
Part: Structure
Part number: AMC742669
Condition: Corroded
Location: Rudder
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

INSPECTION TYPE:4C, RT SIDE OF LOWER FORWARD RUDDER AFT SEAL LANDING BELOW PANEL 375AR HAS CORROSION. REMOVED, FABRICATED AND INSTALLED RT SIDE OF LOWER FWD RUDDER AFT SEAL LANDING TEE REF STA, SA, EA 011-5540-01-A3265 AND EO MD11-5540-43492-A.

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