# SDR IPXA2025062041605

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 23, 2025
- Submitted: June 20, 2025
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N605UP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N605UP), registered now
- Make and model: Boeing 747-8F
- Registry model: [Boeing 747-8F](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-747-8f) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 64252
- Aircraft time: 29,063 hours, 4,316 cycles
- System (JASC): [5522 · Elevator, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5522)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Damaged
- Location: Rt Elevator
- 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/IPXA2025062041605

## Discrepancy

MAJOR REPAIR - HOLES SINK AND TOOL MARKS AROUND HOLES EDGE AT ELEV STA 250 OF R/H ELEVATOR (REPAIR) THE REPAIR WAS ACCOMPLISHED PER 747-8F SRM (REV. 45), SECTION 55-20-01-2R-1, REPAIR 1 (ELEVATOR SKIN PANEL REPAIRS), USING PREPREG MATERIAL. A 250°F (121°C) CURE WAS ACCOMPLISHED PER 747-8F SRM (REV. 45), SECTION 51-70-05-2R-7, REPAIR 7 (TYPICAL PREPREG REPAIR €“ DAMAGE TO A FASTENER HOLE). THIS REPAIR IS CONSIDERED PERMANENT.

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