SDR SIMA19412

Service difficulty report · Rib · Saab 340B

Difficulty date: July 12, 2000
Submitted: September 22, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N320AE
Make and model: Saab 340B
Aircraft serial: 340B320
System (JASC): 5511 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/Rib
Part: Rib
Part number: 725600011
Condition: Cracked
Location: Horizontal Stab
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

SBP - DURING 500 HOUR INSPECTION, FOUND 3 RIBS IN THE LEFT HORIZONTAL LEADING EDGE P/N 72945560681 CRACKED. REPAIRED BY INSTALLATION OF REINFORCEMENT ANGLES AND SHIMS IAW SAAB STRUCTURAL REPAIR STATEMENT 72SD2633. RIB PART NUMBERS ARE 725600-011, 725600-013 AND 725600-015. (M)

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