SDR IXXA9690

Service difficulty report · Panel · Doug DC862

Difficulty date: June 19, 1996
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N31CX
Make and model: Doug DC862
Aircraft serial: 45911
System (JASC): 5512 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Plate/Skin
Part: Panel
Part number: 56408081
Condition: Cracked
Location: Horiz Stab
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

DURING ROUTINE C-CHECK INSPECTION OF THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER CENTER SECTION, THE FORWARD UPPER PANEL WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED. THE INSPECTION WAS WITHIN THE SCOPE OF DOUGLAS SERVICE BULLETIN 55-15, USING THE NDT METHODS CALLED OUT. THE PANEL WAS REPLACED. (M)

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