# SDR TSAA0255063

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 26, 2002
- Submitted: April 29, 2002
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N816AL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N816AL), registered now
- Make and model: Boeing 737-2X6C
- Registry model: [Boeing 737-2X6C](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-737-2x6c) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 23122
- System (JASC): [5531 · Vertical Stabilizer, Spar/Rib](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5531)
- Part: Spar
- Part number: 65737881
- Condition: Corroded
- Location: Vertical Stab
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/TSAA0255063

## Discrepancy

FOUND CORROSION ON LEFT REAR SPAR CHORD 6 INCHES UP FROM VERTICAL STABILIZER ATTACH LUG.  BLENDED OUT THE CORROSION AND INSTALLED TAPERED FILLERS.  REPAIR ACCOMPLISHED IAW ECO 2509.  AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.  (M)

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