# SDR ABXA9701260

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 13, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N819AX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N819AX), registered now
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-63F
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-63F](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-8-63f) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 45927
- System (JASC): [5512 · Horizontal Stabilizer, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5512)
- Part: Panel
- Part number: 5644305
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Horiz Stab
- 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/ABXA9701260

## Discrepancy

DURING COMPLIANCE WITH AD 90-16-05 AND SB 55-15R3, FOUND HORIZONTAL STABILIZER HAD .75 INCH CRACK, AT LT FORWARD LOWER CONSTANT BOX PANEL.  PLACED ON CONTINUING INSPECTION EVERY 900 FLIGHT HOURS OR EVERY 3 MONTHS (WHICH EVER COMES FIRST) IAW DAC SB 55-15.

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