SDR MALA000642

Service difficulty report · Rib · Saab 340B

Difficulty date: September 29, 2000
Submitted: November 2, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N418XJ
Make and model: Saab 340B
Aircraft serial: 418
System (JASC): 5512 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Plate/Skin
Part: Rib
Condition: Cracked
Location: Wing Le
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

FOUND DURING C-CHECK, LEADING EDGE 611BR HAS SEVERAL CRACKED RIBS. REFER TO CELSIUS TASK CARD 6514, W/O18737. MAINTENANCE NDTPERFFVND T006EC NO CRACKS NOTED. CUT OUT CRACKED AREA, FABRICATED DOUBLER, ALODINED, PRIMED, AND INSTALLED IAW 57-10-30.

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