SDR WX0A071913

Service difficulty report · Skin · Doug MD83

Difficulty date: April 13, 2014
Submitted: April 16, 2014
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N886GA
Make and model: Doug MD83
Aircraft serial: 49931
System (JASC): 5523 · Elevator, Tab Structure
Part: Skin
Part number: 5910413508
Condition: Dented
Location: Rt Elevator Tab
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: V
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

RIGHT ELEVATOR CONTROL TAB DENTED OUT OF LIMITS ON UPPER SURFACE, STATION XHS 86. REMOVED DAMAGE, FABRICATED FILLER, DOUBLER & HOT BONDED IAW SRM 51-70-2 PARA 13 PAGE 64, BOND TESTED GOOD IAW NDTSPM 05-10-002.001. WEIGHT & BALANCED 2937 LBS ARM -12.90 WITHIN LIMITS IAW SRM 55-20-2 STEPS 11-12.

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