# SDR IXXA9613

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 7, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N41CX
- Make and model: Doug DC-8-62F
- Registry model: [Doug DC-8-62F](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-62f) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 46129
- System (JASC): [5553 · Vertical Stabilizer, Attach Fittings](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5553)
- Part: Angle
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Lt Vert Stab
- Part time: 61,236 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA9613

## Discrepancy

DURING THE C-CHECK INSPECTION, THE VERTICAL STAB TO FUSELAGE ATTACH ANGLE WAS FOUND CORRODED AND CRACKED ON THE LT FROM FORWARD OF THE FRONT SPAR TO CENTER SPAR.  A REPAIR WAS PERFORMED PER ATI E.O. 53-DC8-223, AND DRAWING SKA95253-5, REV:  A, DATED 1-23-96.  THIS REPAIR WAS APPROVED ON FAA FORM 8110-3.  (X)

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