# SDR FXGA201512111549

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 11, 2015
- Submitted: December 12, 2015
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N151](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N151), registered now
- Make and model: Doug DC-6B
- Registry model: [Doug DC-6B](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-6b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 45496
- Aircraft time: 51,799 hours
- Engine: Pwa R2800CB3
- Propeller: Hamstd 43E60
- System (JASC): [5330 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5330)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Fuselage
- 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/FXGA201512111549

## Discrepancy

CRACKED & CORRODED SKIN AROUND ANTENNA BASE AT FS 79, BETWEEN STRINGER 5R & 6R TO REPAIR A CRACKED FUSELAGE SKIN, DUE TO CORROSION.  REMOVE ANTENNA. CUT OUT DAMAGE, INSTALL FILLER & DOUBLER IAW DC-6 A & B OVERHAUL MANUAL FIGURE 12 - 22.  REINSTALL ANTENNA & PERFORM OPERATIONS CHECK.

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