# SDR ABXA9701315

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 28, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N849AX
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-61
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-61](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-61) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 45891
- System (JASC): [5711 · Wing Spar](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5711)
- Part: Front Spar
- Part number: 5611420
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Lt Wing
- 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/ABXA9701315

## Discrepancy

HAIRLINE CRACKS (3 PLACES) DETECTED BY NDT IN FASTENER HOLES ON FRONT SPAR LOWER CAP FWD TANK AT PYLON NR 2.  REPAIRED PER REA D857-16763-DE, REV A REF (1) AD 84-13-02, (2) SB 57-89, (3) PSE 57-08-039.

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