SDR MALA000316

Service difficulty report · Rib · Saab 340B

Difficulty date: May 9, 2000
Submitted: May 31, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N407XJ
Make and model: Saab 340B
Aircraft serial: 340B407
System (JASC): 5712 · Wing, Rib/Bulkhead
Part: Rib
Condition: Cracked
Location: Wing
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

LEADING EDGE RIBS 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 CRACKED. 611 BR REFER CELSIUS TASK CARD 6519. MX CUT ALL CRACKED SUPPORT RIBS AS MARKED, FABRICATED REPAIR ANGLE AND SHIMS. ALODINED AND PRIMED ALL BARE SURFACES. NDT PER FFUNDT006EC. NO CRACKS AFTER CUTOUT, INSTALLED REPAIR BRACKETS IAW SRM 57-10-30.

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