# SDR ABXA9600646

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 20, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N851AX
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-61
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-61](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-61) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 45940
- System (JASC): [5730 · Wing, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5730)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Ws 69.5
- 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/ABXA9600646

## Discrepancy

DURING 'C' CHECK, FOUND UPPER I/B AFT SKIN PANEL ALONG DIHEDRAL BREAK CRACKED ON RW S-800.  VERIFIED THROUGH NDT AT XCW 69.5.  REPAIRED CRACK IAW REA NR D857-15733MR.

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