SDR RIVA0203081

Service difficulty report · Rib · Boeing 7272J0

Difficulty date: March 8, 2002
Submitted: April 23, 2002
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N362PA
Make and model: Boeing 7272J0
Aircraft serial: 21106
System (JASC): 5521 · Elevator, Spar/Rib
Part: Rib
Condition: Punctured
Location: Rt Elevator
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

MQY - FOUND RIGHT ELEVATOR UPPER SKIN STATION 173 LOWER RIB PUNCTURED 3 PLACES. FABRICATED REPAIR DOUBLER IAW B727 SRM 55-20-3. TREATED AND PRIMED IAW B727 51-10-2. INSTALLED DOUBLER IAW B727 SRM 51-30-2. APPRECIABLE WEIGHT ADDED BY THIS REPAIR .120 LB AT STATION 173. CALCULATION IAW B727 SRM 51-80-7, PAGES 1 AND SHOWS REPAIR MOMENT REQUIRES NO ADDITIONAL OF REBALANCE WEIGHTS. (M)

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