# SDR UPS97425182

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 24, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N677UP
- Make and model: Boeing 747123F
- Aircraft serial: 20391
- System (JASC): [5530 · Vertical Stabilizer](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5530)
- Part: T-Fitting
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Vert Stab
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UPS97425182

## Discrepancy

INSPECTION TYPE-C, FOUND T-FITTING CRACKED AT FIN STA 143 2ND RIB FROM BELOW.  INTERNAL LT SIDE JUST AFT OF FRONT SPAR FROM VERT STAB.  REPLACED T-FITTING AT FIN STA 143 LT ACC SRM 51-30-02.

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