# SDR FXGA201408141429

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 13, 2014
- Submitted: August 14, 2014
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N7780B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7780B), registered now
- Make and model: Doug DC-6A
- Registry model: [Doug DC-6A](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-6a) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 45372
- Engine: Pwa R2800CB3
- Propeller: Hamstd 43E60
- System (JASC): [5730 · Wing, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5730)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Wing
- Stage of operation: UK
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGA201408141429

## Discrepancy

REPAIR CRACK IN THE UPPER WING SKIN AT WSTA 111 STRINGER 10R.  STOP DRILL CRACK & INSTALL AN EXTERNAL DOUBLER MADE FROM 7075-T6 0.080 IAW DWG 1429-01 & DC-6 A & B OVERHAUL MANUAL FIGURE 13-30.

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