# SDR MWEA97268

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 8, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N205ME](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N205ME), registered now
- 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: 47601
- System (JASC): [5531 · Vertical Stabilizer, Spar/Rib](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5531)
- Part: Rib
- Part number: 9911885
- Condition: Improper Repair
- Location: Vert Stab
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MWEA97268

## Discrepancy

DURING INSP, THE VERTICAL STAB NON REMOVE L/E RIB AT ZFS 23, IMPROPER REPAIR.  INSTALLED NEW RIB IAW SRM 51-30-02 AND 51-30-05.

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