# SDR 9502949992

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 18, 1995
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N8960E
- Make and model: Doug DC-9-31
- Registry model: [Doug DC-9-31](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-9-31) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 45869
- System (JASC): [5320 · Fuselage Miscellaneous Structure](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5320)
- Part: Fitting
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Fs 617
- 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/9502949992

## Discrepancy

DURING ACCEPTANCE CHECK AND PRIOR TO SERVICE, FOUND CRACKS IN BOTH FUSELAGE FRAME FITTINGS (DINOSAUR RIBS) AT FS 617 LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES.  REPAIRED PER EA 99-093476 AND 99-093478 RESPECTIVELY.

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