SDR P2EA99045

Service difficulty report · Rib · Boeing 737222

Difficulty date: January 9, 1999
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N209US
Make and model: Boeing 737222
Aircraft serial: 19548
System (JASC): 5712 · Wing, Rib/Bulkhead
Part: Rib
Condition: Cracked
Location: Ws 735
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

SJO - Q-CHECK ITEM. RIB CRACKED IN LEFT FUEL TANK BETWEEN STIFFENERS 2 AND 3 AT STA 735.5. DEFECT SIZE: LENGTH 2.0 INCHES. REPAIRED RIB LOWER CHORD AT WBL 135.5 AND STR 2 AND STR 3 PER SB 737-57-1166, SEC III, PART III, FIG 3 DATED APRIL 13, 1989. SEE COOPESA W.O. M1-0003-5-109, VAM 100 NR 645 FOR TECHNICAL INFORMATION. (X)