SDR SWAA2020030542151

Service difficulty report · Skin · Boeing 7377H4

Difficulty date: March 2, 2020
Submitted: March 5, 2020
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N298WN
Make and model: Boeing 7377H4
Aircraft serial: 32543
Aircraft time: 42,717 hours, 25,213 cycles
System (JASC): 5512 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Plate/Skin
Part: Skin
Condition: Cracked
Location: Lt Horiz 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

L/H STAB LOWER SKIN HAS A CRACK 1.3" LONG AT STAB STATION 184, 9.2" FORWARD OF REAR SPAR L/H STAB LOWER SKIN HAS A CRACK 1.3" LONG AT STAB STATION 184, 9.2" FORWARD OF REAR SPAR. REPAIRED PER EA 1-755-4659. THIS IS AN INTERIM REPAIR ACTION. CONTACT SERVICE ENGINEERING FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS AT 56,000 TAC AND CONTACT SERVICE ENGINEERING FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS EVERY 9000 TAC THERE AFTER.

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