SDR UPS202875

Service difficulty report · Rib · Boeing 72731C

Difficulty date: April 5, 1995
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N926UP
Make and model: Boeing 72731C
Aircraft serial: 19233
System (JASC): 5754 · Leading Edge Devices
Part: Rib
Condition: Cracked
Location: Nr 6 Le Slat
Stage of operation: IN
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

DURING 'D' CHECK, MAINTENANCE FOUND A CRACK IN THE NR 6 SLAT RADIUS OF THE RIB AT SS 140 FORWARD END AT RIB, UPPER FLANGE RADIUS AREA. MAINTENANCE REMOVED THE RIB, FABRICATED NEW RIB AND FINAL INSTALLATION IAW SRM 51-10-2 AND 51-20-151.

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