# SDR IPXA09M55933

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 18, 2009
- Submitted: May 20, 2009
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N289UP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N289UP), registered now
- Make and model: Doug MD-11F
- Registry model: [Doug MD-11F](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-md-11f) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 48455
- System (JASC): [5730 · Wing, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5730)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Damaged
- Location: Wing
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IPXA09M55933

## Discrepancy

LIGHTNING STRIKE DAMAGE TO THE OUTER SKIN TRAILING EDGE OF TIP ASSY.  REPAIR PER EO MD11-5720-32782-B.

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