# SDR TSAA0255064

- 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/TSAA0255064

## Discrepancy

FOUND CORROSION ON LEFT REAR SPAR CHORD 46 INCHES UP FROM VERTICAL STABILIZER FIN BETWEEN STATION 99.5 AND 108.7 ATTACH LUG.  BLENDED OUT THE CORROSION AND INSTALLED TAPERED FILLERS.  REPAIR ACCOMPLISHED IAW ECO 2509.  AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.  (M)

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