# SDR IXXA0200055S

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 11, 2002
- Submitted: October 23, 2002
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N728PL
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-62
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-62](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-8-62) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 45918
- Aircraft time: 81,868 hours, 23,437 cycles
- System (JASC): [5730 · Wing, Plate/Skin](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5730)
- Part: Skin
- Condition: Corroded
- Location: Lt Wing
- Part time: 81,868 hours, 23,437 cycles
- 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/IXXA0200055S

## Discrepancy

DURING ROUTINE C-CHECK INSPECTION, CORROSION WAS DETECTED AROUND THE SCREW HEADS ON THE TOP LEFT WING LEADING EDGE XFS 885.  REPAIR ACCOMPLISHED, REMOVAL OF DAMAGED AREA, FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION OF FILLER AND REPAIR DOUBLER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DOUGLAS STRUCTURAL REPAIR MANUAL.

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