# SDR IPXA2M72551

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 7, 2012
- Submitted: March 26, 2012
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N278UP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N278UP), registered now
- Make and model: Doug MD-11F
- Registry model: [Doug MD-11F](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-md-11f) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 48577
- Aircraft time: 56,318 hours, 9,093 cycles
- System (JASC): [5553 · Vertical Stabilizer, Attach Fittings](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5553)
- Part: Bolt
- Part number: AJC5715503
- Condition: Sheared
- Location: Vertical Stab
- 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/IPXA2M72551

## Discrepancy

INSPECTION TYPE: 2C, DURING INSPECTION, FOUND ONE SHEARED BOLT AT VERTICAL STAB REAR SPAR NR 4 BANJO FITTING TO PYLON CARRY-THROUGH LEFT SIDE.  REPAIRED BANJO FITTING IAW EA 011-5530-01-A3735, REV IR AND EO MD11-5530-46438-A.

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