SDR 2000ZZZX669

Service difficulty report · Ring · Doug DC8F55

Difficulty date: October 21, 1999
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N812TC
Make and model: Doug DC8F55
Aircraft serial: 45764
System (JASC): 7830 · Engine Thrust Reverser
Part: Ring
Condition: Missing
Location: Wind Sock
Part time: 55,626 hours
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

FOUND DURING C-CHECK. DOUBLER AROUND CIRCUMFERENCE OF FORWARD SIDE OF WIND SOCK HAS SECTION MISSING. NR 4 ENGINE. FABRICATED NEW SECTION, WELDED IN PLACE NDT WELD (NO FLAWS) PER EO NR 99-136 WITH APPROVED 8110-3 DATED 10-19-99. REF: ZANTOP INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES, INC., ZIAA. (X)

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