SDR MWEA011473

Service difficulty report · Angle · Doug DC981

Difficulty date
December 4, 2001
Submitted
December 5, 2001
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N804ME
Make and model
Doug DC981
Aircraft serial
48030
Aircraft time
38,255 hours, 41,537 cycles
Part
Angle
Part number
9957450162
Condition
Corroded
Location
R/H Flap
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

RIGHT HAND FLAP HAS EXFOLIATION CORROSION PRESENT ON AN ANGLE THAT CONNECTS A FLAP RIB TO THE LEADING EDGE FLAP SPAR. ANGLE IS LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 24 INCHES INBOARD OF FLAP MIDDLE SUPPORT FITTING -- REMOVED LEADING EDGE RIB TO FACILIATATE OTHER MAINTENANCE. REMOVED, FABRICATED AND INSTALLED ANGLE STIFFENER. INSTALLED LEADING EDGE RIB.

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