SDR 97ZZZX676

Service difficulty report · Skin · Doug DC983

Difficulty date
December 23, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N9420D
Make and model
Doug DC983
Aircraft serial
49824
Part
Skin
Part number
59363603
Condition
Corroded
Location
Bs 817
Part time
19,271 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

DURING C-CHECK INSPECTION, DISCOVERED EXFOLIATION CORROSION ON THE LOWER FUSELAGE KEEL BEAM EXTERNAL SKIN ALONG THE AREA OF CONTACT BETWEEN THE WING/BODY FAIRING. THE CORRODED AREA IS LOCATED AT THE CENTER OF THE EXTERNAL KEEL BEAM SKIN SURFACE AT LONGERON 30L, 4.0 INCHES AFT OF BS 817. BLENDED, NDT INSPECTED AND INSTALLED REPAIR DOUBLER. ACCOMPLISHED IAW EVERGREEN AIR CENTER - ENGINEERING CHANGE/REPAIR AUTHORIZATION NR N9420-53-003-EAC.

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