# SDR WRLA98092

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 2, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N271WA
- Make and model: Doug MD-11
- Registry model: [Doug MD-11](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-md-11) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 48518
- System (JASC): [5751 · Ailerons](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5751)
- Part: Balance Weight
- Part number: ARC72137
- Condition: Corroded
- Location: Aileron
- 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/WRLA98092

## Discrepancy

DURING C-CHECK, RIGHT-HAND, OUTBOARD AILERON WAS IDENTIFIED AS HAVING CORROSION ON BALANCE WEIGHTS.  MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL REMOVED CORROSION ON NR 3 AND NR 4 WEIGHTS PER SRM 51-82-00.  NR 2 WEIGHT BEYOND SRM LIMITS.  REPLACED WEIGHT WITH NEW PART.  (X)

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