SDR IXXA06SMN027S

Service difficulty report · Fitting · Doug DC872

Difficulty date: January 5, 2006
Submitted: February 17, 2006
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N722CX
Make and model: Doug DC872
Aircraft serial: 46130
Aircraft time: 71,621 hours, 17,096 cycles
System (JASC): 5340 · Fuselage Main, Attach Fittings
Part: Fitting
Condition: Cracked
Location: Bs 1180-1200
Part time: 71,621 hours, 17,096 cycles
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: V
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

DURING ROUTINE C CHECK INSPECTION, AFT CARGO COMPT SPLICE FITTING CRACKED 1 1/2" BS 1180.000 - 1200.000, L-36). REMOVED CRACKED SPLICE FITTING IAW DC8 SRM 51-1-20D. CLEANED, TREATED, PRIMED AREA IAW DC8 SRM 51-1-8B. INSTALLED NEW SPLICE FITTING IAW DC8 SRM 51-1-20D, DC8 SRM 51-3-1 (TORQUE).

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