# SDR MWEA00780

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 6, 2000
- Submitted: December 1, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N302ME
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-32
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-32](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-9-32) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 47102
- System (JASC): [5521 · Elevator, Spar/Rib](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5521)
- Part: Rib
- Part number: 99184973
- Condition: Misdrilled
- Location: Lt Elevator
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: W
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MWEA00780

## Discrepancy

MKE - FOUND LEFT ELEVATOR HAD A MISDRILLED  HOLE IN THE 26TH LEADING EDGE RIB.  REMOVED RIB AND ANGLE.  FABRICATED ANGLE, LOCATED, DRILLED NEW RIB AND ANGLE.  INSTALLED BOTH.  (M)

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